City considers burglary aid ordinance to curb thefts
Lawernee chief of city detective bureau said a new ordinance to be drafted by City Attorney Gillette will require pawnbrokers to report all property, whether pawned or sold, every 24 hours and turn over items identified as stolen. The measure aims to help detectives locate burglaries and relieve victims from paying pawnbrokers to recover goods. Prosecution for noncompliance. similar laws exist in Texas cities.
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Hobby Lectures Students at School of Journalism
Acting Governor W. P. Hobby delivered a lecture to journalism students. Hobby, editor and publisher of the Beaumont Enterprise, spoke in Austin on December 8, sharing insights from his career in media and public service.
Drainage contract let for Robstown district project
Corpus Christi TX December 8 bids were opened for the Heastown special drainage district work. Seven contractors submitted bids including Healli Han Construction Omaha Larkin Construction and Louis Locksly. The board will let the contract Thursday with a bond issue of 1,000.
Jitney decision awaited by Austin leaders
Austin jitney operators await a ruling from One State Supreme Court within days as city officials insist the current ordinance remains unchanged. No jitneys have operated since enforcement began and observers expected amendments, but the city commission now says no modification will occur. A chaotic scene and scattered remarks capture the moment as public debate stalls further action.
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Return of Stolen Goods and Troop Movements in Mexican Crisis
Carranza issues warrants to return stolen property as General Munoz demands restitution from Carrancista forces. Pacific destroyers under Admiral Winslow join operations to protect American life. Villa forces near Hagueda threaten Carranza troops. Conference planned with General Obregon as tensions rise along the Yaqui and Sonoran fronts.
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Quiet on Rorde R1Mexico border amid troop stations
Reports from Matamoros Mexico state that no bandit activity is occurring along the Rio Bravo del Norte frontier under Gen Alfredo Ri caut command. The city holds publication pause as editors and issues are unsettled amid troop redeployments by Gen Nafiarate and Gen Lope with First and Second brigades.
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National Railways of Mexico posts year end deficit
The National Railways of Mexico reports gross earnings of 1 778 981 pesos and operating expenses of 1 822 465 pesos for the year ended June 30, leaving a deficit of 45 488 pesos. Chairman G Basave cites revolutions and fires to explain the thin finances and ongoing wage settlements.
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Amusements at the Majestic feature Gene Hughes in Youth
The Majestic hosts Mrs Gene Hughes in a return engagement headlining seven acts of quality. The program includes the farce comedy Youth, with a strong cast and a royal variety format. Also featured are The Debutantes miniature musical romney and other singing acts, plus a modern program from D W Griffith titled The Avenging Conscience at the Grand Opera House.
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