San Antonio Tax Power Upheld for Bond Funding
The attorney general’s opinion confirms that San Antonio and other special charter cities may levy taxes beyond 65 cents per 100 dollars to fund current expenses and bond redemptions. It settles doubts about solvency and bond issues by preserving powers under prior special charters despite a 1912 constitutional amendment.
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San Antonio
Attorney General
George RK
Gillette
Exas
Texas
Houston
Galveston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Austin
el Paso
Beaumont
Attorney General's Department
C. W. Taylor
West and East Texas Weather Fair for Sunday and Monday
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in West Texas and East Texas on Sunday and Monday. Observations show steady temperatures in major cities with light to moderate winds and cooler conditions on Sunday.
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West Texas
East Texas
Armstrong admits firing shot that wounded girl
George F. Armstrong, 21, surrendered to police admitting he fired the shot Friday night on River avenue that nearly killed Alma Krause, 18. He said he was playing with a 45 caliber pistol when it discharged near her face, causing powder burns. The incident, believed accidental, led to Armstrong being booked on unlawfully discharging firearms and set for a Monday corporation court appearance.
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George F. Armstrong
River Avenue
Alma Krause
Armstrong
City Detective Bureau
Miss Krause
Corporation Court
Diggs Arrested on Assault Charge in White Slave Case
A warrant for Maury I. Diggs was sworn by a Police Judge for assaulting a newspaper photographer after photographers tried to snap the Diggs Caminetti party leaving the courtroom. Diggs and Caminetti face a crowded schedule as the white slave trial continues with expected jury deliberations next week.
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San Francisco
Shortall
Maury I. Diggs
United States
van Fleet
R. C. Remsey
Diggs
Caminetti
Drew Caminetti
Reno
Robert Devlin
Miss Warrington
Miss Norris
Katy Merger Hearing Set for September 1
Assistant Attorney General Luther Nickels announced service on Katy President C. E. Schaff in the Katy merger suit. Hearing is scheduled before Special Commissioner Thurman Barrett at Wichita Falls on September 1.
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Austin
Tex
Luther Nickels
C. E. Schaff
Katy
Thurman Barrett
Wichita Falls
Showers End Long Drought in Three States
Strong showers break a prolonged drought across three states after a 14 day heat spell with temperatures over 100. Farmers rush stock to market as rainfall improves pasture and crop prospects.
Water Shipped To Many Towns In Heat Wave Relief
Scattered rains across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma broke a long drought that caused crop losses and deaths. Rain fell in Lawrence 1.2 inches, Concordia 0.25, and Montgomery 1 inch, easing heat but leaving water shortages and fire risks in several towns. Governors urged prayer for rain as many churches held services.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Concordia
Lawrence
Kans
Nothern
Montgomery
Omaha
St. Louis
St. Joe
Springfield
Memphis
Topeka
Leavenworth
Atchison
Morrisville
Wellington
Hodges
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Mercury
Four Deaths As Heat Sweeps Chicago
Four deaths and numerous prostrations due to extreme heat are reported in Chicago. A noon wind shift brought a lake breeze and a five degree temperature drop, while widespread highs reached 110 in the Southwest and near 100 in Minnesota. Forecasters expect no rain soon and cooler weather by Sunday night.
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Chicago
Southwest
Minnesota
Board of Trade
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Newlands Vote May Defeat Tariff Bill
Washington D C August 16 Senate leaders fear Newlands Idaho may vote against the tariff bill affecting free wool and free sugar as his re election nears. His anticipated opposition could flip the Senate from a Democratic majority to minority and alter the bill's fate. Debate notes show the agricultural schedule still incomplete and critics warn on bananas and fishing industry impacts.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Newlands
Idaho
Johnston
Culberson
Burton
Lodge
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
New England
Pawnbrokers Testify on Lobby Fund in House Inquiry
Pawn brokers testified before a congressional committee for the first time as investigators probe I M McMc Michaels claims that Representative Jas T McDermott of Chicago received 7500 dollars from pawnbrokers to defeat the loan shark bill. Abram Bernstein testified he contributed 500 dollars to a fund to beat the loan shark measure.
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Washington
Congressional
House
I. M. MccMichaels
Jas.t. McDermott
Chicago
McMichaels
McDermott
Abraham Bernstein
House District Committee
Taft
Bernstein
Emanuel Steiner
Congress
Railroads Ask Higher Pay for Parcel Post Services
Seven railways with Chicago terminals sent a telegram to Postmaster General Burleson urging adequate compensation for parcel post service. They cited Senate testimony showing a 14.54 percent revenue jump for the Post Office in the first three months after parcel post implementation.
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Chicago
Burleson
United States Senate
Post Office Department
Indemnity Company Chartered in Texas
The attorney general's department approved the charter of the Western Indemnity Company of Dallas Texas with capital stock 400000 and surplus 80000. The company will engage in general health and accident business casualty liability and guaranty. Incorporators are A N Rodgers John H Gaston and Thomas B Love all of Dallas.
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Indemnity Company
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Western Indemnity Company of
Dallas
Capital
A. N. Rodgers
John H. Gaston
Thomas B. Love
Government dodges NY governor question in Albany reply
The Post Office Department dodged deciding the real governor of New York. First Assistant Postmaster General Roper said Alymai will be delivered at Albany’s executive chamber until the Albany postmaster directs otherwise.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
New York State
Alymai
New York
Roper
Albany
Bank Refuses Sulzer Vouchers Amid Albany Imbroglio
Albany reporting a banking dispute over vouchers signed by Acting Governor Glynn for the adjutant general’s payroll. The First National Bank refused payment, citing risk without a court ruling while Sulzer doubles down on his claim to the governorship. Mrs. Sulzer’s condition improves as legal and political maneuvering continue.
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Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
Glynn
Adjutant General
First National Bank
John A. Dix
Sulzer
Nassau
Knights of Columbus
Executive Chamber
Cooper
Murphy
Tammany Hall
Clayton in Washington fights for Alabama Senate seat
Congressman Clayton of Alabama, appointed to fill the late Senator Johnston’s seat by Governor ONeal, announced he would push for admission to the Senate. He plans to present credentials on Monday and faces opposition from a Senate majority who say the appointment is illegal under the new direct election amendment.
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Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
House
Senate
Johnston
Clayton
Washington, D. C
O'Neal
Alaaa Iport Gavarnot
Ve . O'Neal
Secieaaneties
Cudahy optimistic on tariff effects on beef import rise
Patrick Cudahy arriving for a six week rest in London says the tariff bill will boost South American beef imports as pastures no longer free. He expects higher beef prices, limited Canadian hog influx, and sees good times ahead with strong wheat crop offsetting weak corn.
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London
Patrick Cudahy
America
South America
Canada
Honors Paid to Socialist Leader August Bebel in Zurich
In Zurich Switzerland Aug 16 crowds exceed thirty five thousand filed past the late German Socialist leader August Bebel laid in state in a grand hall. The casket bore vast floral tributes as special trains delivered European delegations for the funeral on the morrow with an expected four thousand people in the procession.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Bebel
Germany
Europe
Rogers declares candidacy for congressman at large
Representative A. D. Rogers of Wise county announces his bid for congressman at large in a brief statement from Austin. He says he will outline his positions on federal questions affecting Texas interests at the proper time.
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Austin
Tex
A. D. Rogers
Wise County
Texas
Turks Mutiny in Bulgarian Prisons Reported
Dispatches from London say 100000 Turkish prisoners in Bulgaria have mutinied causing trouble as they attempt to break out. Bulgarian forces surround arsenals and prisons to block escapes.
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London
Bulgaria
Statewide food crusade leads to charges against milk and meat dealers
San Antonio inspectors R A Hoffman and E H Golaz said they will file charges this week against several milk and meat dealers after undercover sampling. Three dairymen face watered milk and fat content offenses, one allegedly used formaldehyde preservative, and meat sellers offered preserved meats. Slaughter houses will be investigated and noncompliant plants shut. Public health gains include a drop in adulterated samples from 30 percent to 12 percent this year.
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San Antonio
R. A. Hoffman
E. H. Golaz
W. 8. Anthony
Frank H. Bushick
Hoffman
Golaz
Hudspeth Urged to Enter Governor Race in Texas
In Austin on August 16, a movement to persuade Senator Claude Hudspeth of El Paso to announce for Texas governor emerged. A close friend voiced optimism that Hudspeth would likely reveal gubernatorial aspirations in the coming days. Former Governor Thomas M. Campbell arrived from Palestine and spoke with legislators and others, while indications suggested he may seek the U S Senate in two years.
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Austin
Tex
Claude Hudspeth
el Paso
Thomas M. Campbell
Palestine
Marshall Hicks
Campbell
United States Senate
German government declines to join 1915 San Francisco Exposition
The German government announced that it will refuse to participate in the American Exposition planned for San Francisco in 1915.
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Berlin
San Francisco
Americans in Tampico Unites to Defend Themselves
Desperate Tampico district residents pledge armed self defense after continual assaults on families and property. Nearly 1000 signers condemn outrages, demand U.S. and Mexican action, and call for immediate arrests and protective measures for American women and children.
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Tampico
Mexico
United States
Huerta
US States
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ST. Paul
Boston
Newland
Empire State
Cudahy
August Bebel
Rogers
Hudspeth
Hicks
U.S
Clarence A. Miller
Matthew Gould
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