Aldermen Trapped as Bribes Found on City Guardians
Detroit August 13 eighteen members of the common council arraigned on bribery charges as prosecutors seek to break a graft ring tied to a Wabash railroad street closure. Nine aldermen allegedly received bribes from a detective posing as a railroad agent while others agreed to take sums but failed to collect. Marked bills reportedly found on several aldermen after arrest. warrants issued for nine more on promise to accept bribes.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Common Council
Shepherd
Wabash Railroad
Lution
David Rosenthal
A. A. Deimel
Louis Tossy
Martin J. Ostrowski
Joseph L. Theisen
Louis Brozo
Andrew
J. W. Asish
Frank J
Council
Schreiter
Master Butchers of America Weigh Beef Shortage Remedies
In Detroit on August 13 the national convention of the Master Butchers of America opened with talks on possible remedies for the beef shortage.
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Detroit
Mich
The
Master Butchers of America
State Boards Sets Record High School Apportionment
The state board of education fixed a per capita apportionment of 6.85 dollars, up 5 cents from last year, for an estimated 1,019,000 public school pupils. The total apportionment of 6,980,150 dollars drawn from the permanent fund and state ad valorem tax will fund nine month terms. San Antonio schools receive 143,925.35 dollars plus 36 cents per hundred of assessed valuation.
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State Board of Education
San Antonio
Catlin Loses Seat in House as Gill Is Seated
Washington reports Rep Theron B. Catlin of Missouri Republican unseated amid charges of campaign expense violations. Democratic challenger Patrick F. Gill seated 106 to 79 with 28 not voting. Also noted land sale at $165 per acre and an insurance suit against Liverpool London and Globe.
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Washington
Theron BE. Catlin
Missouri
House of Representatives
Patrick F. Gill
Catlin
Gill
Taylor
Tex
Eric Johnson
Carl Gustofferson
Osteopath Dr J R Cunningham Listing
Dr J R Cunningham, osteopath, located at 449 Moore Ride. Office phone 984ring.
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J._R. Cunningham
Moore Ride
Real Estate Trade Urged to Back Regulation Bills
A statewide real estate association plans two bills to regulate investment companies and govern real estate conduct. The Texas meeting at the Chamber of Commerce will seek support from next legislature candidates, aiming to curb fake ads and fraud and align with blue sky concepts.
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Real Ubstate Association
Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Kansas
Texas Bankers’ Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Louisville Courier- Journal
Entomologist Probes Panhandle Orchards for Worms
Prof. E. E. Scholl state entomologist has traveled to Plainview and other Panhandle towns to study orchards amid many complaints from fruit growers about a destructive worm and diseased trees.
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Austin
Tex
E. E. Scholl
Plainview
Panhandle
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Paris and Mount Pleasant railroad to issue bonds
A certified copy of a board resolution authorizes $2,000,000 first mortgage bonds. The railroad commission has approved issuance and $50,000 in bonds have already been issued and registered. Several extensions of the road are planned.
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Austin
Tex
Paris and Mount Pleasant Railroad
State Department
Railroad Commission
Adams Takes Charge September 1
AUSTIN Texas Aug 13 former State Senator W N Adams of Brownwood will assume command of the State Training School for Juveniles at Galveston on September 1 He passed through Austin en route to San Antonio for talks with the governor about his duties at the institution Adams said he would not rush the takeover A Collman plumber 416 Mein Ave
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Austin
Tex
W. N. Adams
Brownwood
Galveston
Adams
San Antonio
Potter report on San Antonio water system likely accepted
Alexander Potter presented the waterworks audit to the San Antonio city council and the citizens water committee. The thorough report and its recommendations pleased aldermen and committee members, with final acceptance expected at the next council meeting. Potter has earned about a third of his $12,000 fee, remaining upon final acceptance. Italy produced over 65 million gallons of olive oil in 1911 13, up from 37 million the prior year.
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San Antonio
Callaghan
Potter
Citizens Committee
P ‘Ter
Italy
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