Promotion wave lifts many officers after Peck case ends
A large number of regular army officers received promotions from Washington last week as the Peck case ends and blocks to promotion are removed. About 400 total army promotions occurred, with many lieutenants and majors elevated. back pay for five years is noted for officers who had been held at lower grades. Majors promoted include Barnard, Hollidas, Dutler, Copfeck, Howard, Burmils, Bristol and others in the Quartermaster, Cavalry, and Finance Corps.
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JV. Burmils
Matt ¢.Bristol
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Promotion notices for Caldwell and others in military ranks
A list of officers and promotions across multiple branches including Cavalry Infantry Artillery and Quartermaster Corps. Names such as Walter Dabney J C Marton and Robert Nhuge appear among others with ranks advancing to captains and lieutenants. The article notes further promotions are expected before the Peek block delays are resolved and mentions a $1000 amount tied to the promotion grades dating back a year.
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Austria Aims to Strengthen Finances After Riots
Austria plans to place finances on a firmer basis despite riots. A 60 billion crown food subsidy may end New Year’s Day with under 14s still receiving subsidized food. Wage and industry burdens rise as the state ends cheap labor and transportation support. Conservatives seek reform with Christian Socialists to save the republic amid Socialist and Communist tensions. Chancellor Schober signals cautious steps to lift the country from crisis.
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Flower Day drive mobilizes San Antonio clubs
Chamber of Commerce and local women groups rally this week to back Forget-Me-Not Day on December 17. Proceeds will go to the Disabled American Veterans World War branch, with club delegations coordinating street sales and supportive events across the city.
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Oil well near Peous shows 3446 feet depth reach
Report from the Toya Hell Oil company northwest of Peous in Fauthwest loving county notes a wildcat well reaching 3446 feet with 150 feet in a broken formation. The operators consider a smaller string to improve flow though decision not final. Larger producers monitor the site while potential refiners weigh distant delivery by rail.
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Real estate investors face shift as arms talks rock China leases
Far sighted investors who secured options on Chinese mainland land opposite Hong Kong face changes as powers push to resolve leased and ceded territories. The debate centers on concessions and treaty ports, with Britain Japan and France proposing lease relaxations under conditions, influencing Kowloon Hong Kong and nearby regions and signaling broader policy shifts in Sino foreign relations.
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Seek shallow oil new company plans to drill near Brady
San Anzolo Tex Dec 10 Organization of the Joint Oil Company under a declaration of trust with a capitalization of 50000 was completed Wednesday at Brady The firm will sink nine shallow test wells on the Zollie heiry of St Louis 22 miles northwest of Brady two miles west of Lola Lied Whig noted as a feature of West Texas oil development in early December Drilling reached 750 feet in six days ending December 1 by the crew at the well under receivers of General Wilcons any on the J McDewet Truck 10 Glasscock county A S Meriwether of Beaumont first operator in Sterling county opened offices in Sterling City for the Cooperative Lease and Development Company which controls large tracts of Dowdell Larramore ranch midway between Studing City and Big Spring As noon management work progresses the long idle test of the Dowdell Larramore ranch may be completed or a new field started McCarley No 1 shut down between 2900 feet
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Army Orders and Local Notices From Cuero and Vicinity
War and civic items from Cuero area: Hoard reassigned to Fort Pherana. dental corps officer moved from Camp Knox. Local residents oppose gravel road project on Middlebuster No. 20 between Cuero and Tapmaster. highway commission seeks road with bituminous top. Hermann Sons lodge elects officers. murder attempt verdict yields 15 years for John Harms. Woodmen of America lodge installs officers. farm meeting at Wilvan County. Judge Harvey Scott attends. A man survives a bull attack near Sekula after being gored and knocked onto a hay rack.
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Commissioners Court
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Governor to Mexico City for talks on irrigation projects
The governor will leave for Mexico City to confer with President Obregon on a proposed giant irrigation program for Chilumhig state. federal aid was requested to complete the works as part of the AGGiatance plan under consideration.
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