Senate hears contempt case as Wolters matter lingers
The senate and house debates focus on habeas corpus actions after a house contempt ruling. Houston attorney H M Gray faces contempt charges for dodging questions before a special committee. Both sides present lengthy defenses as galleries crowd the chamber.
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Senate
H. M. Gray
Houston
Emeody
H. Ward
San Antonio
Jonathan Lane
Gray
J. F. Wolters
R. H.ard
Wolters
Man Attacks Window At Police Headquarters
Police sergeant Fitch was showered with glass when Manuel Cavilla struck the front plate glass at police headquarters at 9 AM. Cavilla, next booked for disturbing the peace, was reportedly laughing as officers led him in. Rate clerks from Texas railroads will meet at Hot Wells hotel August 28 for a ten day session to review rate sheets.
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Fitch
Manuel Cavilla
Davilla
Cardenas
Courtress
Jech
Texas
Hot Wells Hotel
New York Tops London as World’s Largest City
The Associated Press reports New York City has 4,983,385 people in its administrative boroughs as of January 1, surpassing London's 4,522,628. If London's metro districts are counted, London would exceed 7.5 million. New York also records a lower death rate of 14.8 compared with London's 19.1.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Health Department
New York City
Two Accidents Mark Elgin Road Races
Elgin Illinois August 25 Two accidents marred the Elgin auto road races. Donald Herr led the Illinois cup field with a 9 second margin, while Hughes claimed the Kane cup in 1 37 21 at 64 mph and Roberts won the Aurora cup. KF W Radna suffered a broken leg and Fred Rocbbillards was injured. both avoided serious harm.
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Elgin
KF. W. Radna
John Raimey
Raimey
Fred Rocbbillards
Staver Chicago
Donald Herr
Abbott
Cino
Mikrant
Dallas
Herr
Hughes
Roberts
Illinois Central faces possible walkout by federation
Paducah Ky August 25 The Illinois Central railroad may recognize the federation of employes within seventy four hours or face a system wide walkout affecting 13 000 to 14 000 workers. President Fred McCreary and W E Bowen plan a Chicago meeting with the Illinois Central General Manager Foley to secure recognition or set a strike deadline.
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Associated Press
Paducah
Illinois Central Railroad
Federation
Fred McCreary
W. E. Bowen
Illinois Central
Chicago
Foley
Mrs Travis Improves after Lamp Explosion Burns
The condition of Mrs Edmonds Travis who was severely burned when a lamp she tried to extinguish exploded is reported somewhat improved today. Doctors at P and S hospital hold hope of saving her life.
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Edmonds Travis
Travis
P. & S. Hospital
Blacksmiths Union to Vote on Strike Question Tonight
J W Kline international president of the Blacksmiths Union says union officers in Texas and California will confer with Harriman lines Vice President Krutt schnitt to seek settlement of labor disputes. A Western meeting可能 may be held in San Francisco next Wednesday with labor leaders.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
J. W. Kline
Blacksmiths Union Today
Texas
California
Kruttschnitt
Harriman Lines
San Francisco
Vote on strike by Harriman shops in San Francisco
Between 600 and 700 men working in Harriman system shops will vote tonight on the strike question. Ernest J. Reguin, president of the Shop Employes Federation of the Harriman lines, says sentiment favors striking if recognition is refused.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Harriman System
Ernest J. Reguin
Harriman Lines
Old Veterans Return for Confederate Day at Kerrville Fair
Confederate Day at the International Fair drew San Antonio veterans from the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. 144 to Kerrville. They rode the S A and Aransas Pass train, praised Kerrville Fair and its racing feature, and enjoyed a noon dinner with J M Vance, seeking Kerr County exhibits for the fair. Tomatoes weighing a pound were served at the meal.
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Kerrville
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Kerrville Fair Association
Immigration commissioner urged to aid Texas growth
Hall P. Street, president of the State Realty association, plans a Monday visit to Austin to press Governor Colquitt for a Texas immigration commission. Ed R. Kane, agriculture commissioner, may join but doubt exists on state funding. Street argues such a office could steer immigrants to Texas and Galveston, with success seen in other states. Street also met the Dry Farming congress in Uvalde to back a Texas exhibit for the New York Chicago and Pittsburg shows and the Houston Land Show.
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Texas
America
Hall P. Street
State Realty Association
Colquitt
Austin
Ed R. Kane
Street
New York
Galveston
Missouri
Uvalde
Dry Farming Congress
Chicago
Pittsburg
Houston
Congress
Mr. Street
Roy Rochelle
San Antonio
J. M. Worsham
The
Laredo Real Estate Exchange
W. J. Erck
Dry farming proves its value for Texas fields
At the Texas by Farming congress in Uvalde speakers spotlighted dry farming lifting thousands of acres from grazing to cultivation. J T Snelus cited 5000 acres plowed and yielding. others urged sorghums for semi arid lands and showcased regional crops and exhibits.
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Uvalde
Tex
Texas
Texas By Farming Congress
J. T. Snelus
Valentine
J. L. Quicksail
Ace
Agricultural Department
West
A. B. Conner
Chillicothe
E. W. Knox
H. H. Harrington
Sam H. Dixon
B. Youngblood
H. P. Attwater
Hugo Braesicke
Glass and barbed wire disrupt cavalry creek drills
Malicious individuals threw glass and barbed wire into the Satano Salado creek used by the Third and Eleventh Cavalry for swimming and water training. The disruption halted water drills until investigators locate a safe alternative site.
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Satano Creek
Salado
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