Legislature 10 Again Consider Teachers Pay in Austin
Austin reports the seventeenth legislature meets amid calls to address teachers pay. Debate over the educational appropriation bill and funding for state institutions continues as conference committees clash. The house and senate pass modified budgets with raises and cuts impacting A&M and UT, plus a state road patrol bill and penitentiary location plans move forward. The governor holds veto power and a new education funding package awaits his action.
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Weather Not Changed In San Antonio Area
Weather across Texas showed little change with generally fair skies and moderate southerly winds. San Antonio logged 75 degrees at 7 o clock while Dallas and Chicago reported higher and scattered rainfall in the Midwest and South, with temperatures from 48 to 84 degrees statewide.
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Fla
Berlin bourse closes amid high pressure trading
New York reports the Berlin bourse suspended operations due to a surge in activity. Over the past three weeks speculation on the mark has surpassed almost any prewar period with industrial values reaching highs on reports of foreign control being sought. Berlin bankers and speculators have been heavy sellers of the mark.
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Berlin
Verlin
Murder charge filed in Texas after fatal shooting
A.J. Montgomery was charged with murder in Lingston Texas on August 17 and released on his own recognizance after a young Mexican man, 19, was killed. Montgomery said he reengaged the stolen car with the man inside and fired when the victim tried to flee.
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A.J. Montgomery
Montgomery
Burned body of Black man in Augusta hospital riot
A masked mob seized the body of Walter Smalley at Augusta University Hospital soon after midnight. Smalley, who had gone on a rampage the previous day fatally injuring two white men and wounding four others, was taken beyond the city lines and burned. The corpse was later returned to the hospital.
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Walter Smalley
Liquor Probe Begun by Attorney General Daugherty
Washington officials discuss what becomes of seized alcohol from prohibition prosecutions. Attorney General Daugherty says he is reviewing cases to learn how condemned liquor could be used or disposed of to reduce warehouse costs. He envisions options like non beverage products or alcohol extraction for commercial use.
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Weather Lore Forecast Noted For Several Cities
San Antonio and Texas wide forecast shows Wednesday night through Thursday partly cloudy with variable winds. City temperatures range from the mid 60s to mid 70s with lows around 66 and highs near 72 to 78 in listed locales. Cloud cover varies and winds shift from south to northwest across regions including New York Washington and Valley City.
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Laborer dies in Romana Street trench cave-in
Maxemino EB 28 laborer was killed when a trench in the Romana Street river channel cut collapsed at 9 10 Wednesday morning. Three coworkers were rescued with slight injuries as rescuers pulled him from two tons of dirt after 25 minutes. He lived on Guadalupe Street and the job was held by Fred Mickelsohn and Revel Montondon contractors.
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Maxemine
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Montondon
Congress debates home brew under Willis Campbell bill
Washington, Aug 17. An amendment to the Willis Campbell beer bill would require warrants for entering homes to search for liquor, but would allow home brewing for personal use if not for sale or manufacturing as a business. Representatives Wields and Volstead spoke, with Fields urging a strict ban.
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Senate
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Kentucky
Volstead
Minnesota
Inter
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Washington
Fields
White smoke candles shown at Camp Meade test
At Camp Meade, reserve officers training camp members viewed a white smoke screen demonstration using new "smoke candles" that create dense white clouds. Major Earl J. Atkinson noted the candles obscure more than black candles, are non toxic, and can be deployed in front of advancing troops by mortars or artillery.
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MAY SOLVE MURDERS New York Aug 17
New York police say information from Hartolo Fontanio an Italian barber may clear up 17 gang murders in New York Detroit and Avon-by-the-Sea N J Fontanio surrendered charged with homicide and six others were arrested on his statement The gang reportedly paid 200000 to protect members while carrying out orders All victims died in Italian neighborhoods amid secrecy
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Lodge Urges General Disarmament by All Nations
Washington Aug 17 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts urged in the senate that disarmament be pursued with a general reduction by all nations. He pledged his best efforts but insisted on universal disarmament and economy from the measure. A National League of Women Voters official delegation urged appointing a woman to the American disarmament conference, reporting the White House agrees women should be represented and noting criticism of Miss Robertson.
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Mississippi
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Oklahoma
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Peru
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Tyne
Congress
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Gifford Pinchot
Briand to broaden talks at Washington armament conference
Paris reports Premier Briand plans to attend the Washington conference on disarmament but will not limit discussions to disarmament alone. Circles say he views the occasion as favorable to outline France’s aims and discuss major international issues with America.
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Mexican is killed in Corpus Christi by former Texas ranger
Agu iNuries Gonzales, a Mexican, was shot and killed in Corpus Christi as Paul McAllister, a former Texas ranger, walked away after words erupted. Gonzales allegedly jumped on McAllister's bark with a knife. McAllister lies in a sanitarium with twelve knife wounds and may not recover. The ex-ranger, noted for border incidents, reportedly wore multiple watches on his gun and was previously acquitted in the Joe Prixerl killing case.
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Paul McAllister
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Brownsville
Whites Demand Work at Abilene Church Site
A crowd of about one hundred white men at an Abilene Texas construction site took charge and ordered Mexican and Black workers from the church project. They stated they seek a square deal and preference for white workers. No violence occurred as the Mexican workers left the field.
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Vex
Detectives Hasten To Hold Up Report Near Wrat Commerce
Detectives logged a police emergency car response at 10 15 night near the corner of Wrat Commerce and Cibolo streets after a hold up was reported. The victim said a stranger asked for a match, then the car returned to central headquarters.
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Obenchain Plans to Resist Sheriff Seizure of Former Wife Trunk
Los Angeles Aug 17 Ralph S Obenchain counsel for Madalyn Obenchain says the Kennedy murder defense will resist sheriff efforts to seize a trunk sent to his client from San Francisco The trunk reportedly contains items Obenchain claims were his property The statement follows revelations by Charles Summar star witness against Arthur C Burch describing roadside exchanges with a motorist he says was Burch The events tie to the murder scene near the stock of a gun found in the surf and Kennedy's fatal wound
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Final House vote on tax revision bill set for Saturday
Washington subjected to a tight timetable as the House moves toward a final vote on the Republican tax revision bill. General debate limited to two days with amendments under a five minute rule. Democrats plan to unify opposition via a binding resolution and minority report attacking how tax cuts were calculated.
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Mexican killer in San Antonio arraigned on murder charge
Cre mente Apolinar, 29, admitted guilt and claimed he killed 1 year old Theodore Hernhardt after the boy muddied a water source. He was remanded to jail without bond as police and deputies hunted for a grand jury action. Witness Elijah Johnson identified Apolinar, who had been captured after an all day pursuit. The victim’s body to be buried Wednesday afternoon in Cemetery No. 1.
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Attacked Mexican Girl Sparks Citywide Manhunt
Police and detectives search for a roughly dressed Mexican man about 45 after a vicious assault on a Mexican girl short after 4 PM Tuesday. The seriously injured child was found by relatives half an hour later, near Los Moras Street. A dilapidated buggy drawn by a brown mule is linked to the suspect, who fled. no arrest by Wednesday afternoon.
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Dead Man Returns to Claim Swanson Estate
A man believed dead for years, A W Swanson, walked into a Dodgeville Wisconsin law office on Monday and sought to regain an estate settled in county court two years earlier by his wife who has since remarried. Mrs Swanson says they lived happily until he disappeared, reportedly to Virginia for work. The Swanson son later married Larry Beeman in California after Swanson vanished.
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Virginia
Bandits Foiled by Woman Who Sits on Money and Screams
Chicago news reports Miss Rosc ore, secretary of a dairy company, used a bold ruse to deter robbers. On the way to a bank with $1000, she dropped the money and sat on it while screaming, causing the bandits to flee in fear.
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Grayburg to Start Work on Pipeline Into San Antonio
Grayburg Oil company wins Austin charter for a four inch pipeline from the Somerset field to its San Antonio refinery on Roosevelt avenue. Construction will begin immediately and aims to move 7000 barrels daily, improving shipments and ensuring market for Somerset crude within about 60 days.
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Somerset
San Antonio
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Somerset Field
Hightower Willing for Trial by Jury of Catholic Clergy
Nedwood City Cal Aug 17 Willingness to be tried by a jury of Catholic clergy was stated by William A Hightower heir in the death of Father Patrick H Woeslin a Catholic priest He said he has such regard for the Catholic Church he would accept a priest jury He claimed innocence but doubted public fairness and said he would not pursue reward for Father Hostins recovery
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Hostin
First Electric Chair Executions In Tennessee
Will and Chesley Graham were electrocuted in Milan prison for the murder of Mary Allen and Hamptholkon. Isaac Levy, a Memphis jeweler, was also executed. The triple death marked Tennessee’s first use of the electric chair. Graham and Allen proclaimed innocence as Gholson offered a final prayer. Chaplain Moyers noted a question about forgiveness.
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Tenn
Will
Chesley Graham
Marry Allen
Hardin County
Hamptholkon
Isaac Levy
Memphis
Father Jess
J.C. Moyers
Gholson
Greeks Advance Against Turkish Nationalists in Smyrna Line
London reports Greeks steadily press the Turkish nationalists, reaching a line from Mandva on the Sakaria river to Karmaz and Akekopru on the Puersatt river. In Iowa, Richard Cross, World War II veteran and Croix de Guerre recipient, went blind after gas exposure at Chateau Thierry.
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Akekopru
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Iowa
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Popping Corks in Dry Office Reflects Prohibition Struggle
Prohibition agents report hot weather worsens duties as wine bottles vent corks. Bottles confiscated late in the two weeks are labeled and stored at 617 Calcasien building. Corks fly through windows, forcing some guards to stay nearby to guard the evidence and manage smells while crowds gather at the door.
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TC. White
Sinn Fein Refuses British Dominion Offer in Dail Debate
In Dublin on August 7 the Sinn Fein leader Eamon de Valera declared the Dail would not accept the British government offer of dominion status for Ireland. He condemned the proposals as not even dominion status and urged unity while signaling willingness to negotiate with Northern Ireland and external arbitration on north south issues. The session of the Dail heard strong statements amid a large crowd as discussions continued with Prime Minister Lloyd George’s terms and a call for broader talks with Ulster leaders.
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