West Austin reel race team to compete at Texas fire convention
Austin, Feb 1 The West Austin reel race team champions of the male have decided to enter for humor this year when the State Volunteer Fireman's Association holds its annual convention at Toreés on Washington's Birthday. A. M. Prater, secretary of the West Austin company, advised that his team would be on the banks of the Rio Grande at the appointed time.
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Austin
Tex
Weat Austin
Toreés
Washington
Tuaredo Fire Department
A. M. Prater
West Austin Company
Russian General Claims Stronger Armies and Self-Sufficiency
An Associated Press report from Peyrogramrad notes a Russian general stating that after six months of war Russian troops are larger, tougher, and more capable, with fronts fortified from Nowy Georgiewsk to Trangorod. He cites self-sufficiency in weaponry as imports decline, with Moscow manufactories producing cutlery, munitions, and even machine tools formerly made in Germany and Austria, reflecting good morale and national cohesion.
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Peyrograd
Nicholas
Associated Press
Itustion
Caucasus
East Prussian
Gilicia
Germany
Sachnerow
Warmaw
Sind
Nowy Georgiewsk
Warsaw
Trangorod
Tamberg
Austria
Moscow M
Lusi
Prussia
Russia
Commanders Express Caution Amid War Campaign Friction
Fragmented remarks show commanders and leaders navigating scarce resources and public support. The passage notes tension between government aims and popular sentiment while praising unity and volunteer resilience. It highlights ongoing trial of wartime decisions and the steady commitment of officers and troops.
Wilson to defend ship purchase bill before chamber
President Wilson will address the Chamber of Commerce of the United States during the convention in Washington. He is expected to discuss the administration shipping bill now pendin g in Congress and other steps to aid American commerce. His advisers split on whether he should condemn Republican filibuster or leave that to Democratic senators. Secretaries McAdoo and Redfield will discuss the topic at the convention. Delegates travel from most states with several territories and colonies represented.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States Convention
Weil
Veta
South
Central America
United
Senate
McAdoo
Redfield
Wil
Burton
Onlo
Loneress
Reson
New Mexiyn
Jeory
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Special tax ordered for narcotics dealers under Harrison act
Austin announces a new internal revenue tax on opium and coca leaves dealers under the Harrison narcotic law. Taxpayers must register and pay $1 annually starting July 1 1916, with penalties up to $2000 fines or five years imprisonment for noncompliance. The March 1 1816 to June 30 1815 coverage note appears garbled.
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Deslers
Austin
Tex
Tae Colicetar
Internal Revenue
Congress
Separation of Institutions Protest Spurs Texas Debate
In Austin a crowd of about 300 to 400 University of Texas students protested the proposed separation of the University and A and M College. The report notes widespread meetings, expected alumni involvement, and statements by lawmakers and supporters as the separation bill moves through committees. The piece also covers related legislative topics on penitentiaries, redistricting, state purchasing, sanitary code, and motor vehicle taxation.
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Austin
Tex
Univrsity
Rackett
Coconut Oil Hair Wash Benefits Promoted by Advertiser
An advertisement claims coconut oil washing cleanses hair without harsh chemicals. It touts coconut oil as purer, greaseless, and gentle, proposing a two spoon use for lather and scalp cleansing, promising smoothness and eventual long term hair health.
Interurban bill discussion delays action in Texas Senate
Texas Senate committee on internal improvements postponed a decision on the Darwin interurban bill placing interurbans under the railroad commission. Senators urged hearings for Temple Bonham Denton Terrell Paris and others while opposing broader railroad provisions. A separate bill creating a petroleum commission to regulate pipelines and rates was introduced, with the commission to include the attorney general and other state officers and a $4000 salary for the petroleum commissioner.
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Austin
Tex
Senate Committee On Internal Improvements
Darwin
Varwin
Haven Fair
Gibson
W. A. Hanger
Port Worth
Temple
Bonham
Denton
Terrell
Paris
Senate
Auispeth
Othis
Bralsford
Texas
Charles Murrhy
Brotherhood of
Bailey
Harris
Petroleum Commission
Insurance and Banking
Petroleum
Ammen
Sten
Cied
Bilpore Nande
Cattle quarantine talks and state measures in Texas
In Fort Worth Texas a conference on a new cattle quarantine is planned with President J Jackson and officials from the Ura livestock and sanitary committees. Bills discussed include sheep and goat incentives, and a separate measure to fund workers wages. The House held a brief session with committee appointments and bills introduced, including a charter validation for local governments under home rule and tax-related measures. Fort Worth reports note a Farmers Union district meeting ahead of the state convention with about one thousand delegates and a focus on cotton acreage reductions.
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Meir
C. & Griner
Bryan
Sprudiag
McKinney
Spradley
M. AnlesUng
Educational Committee of
House
Friends
Feorminites Ndt
Wbuch
Texas
Savage
Wolf
Sterhan
Senate
Eils
Wwe
J. Jackson
Texas Antlemen
W. A. Waddell
Ura Livestock
T. Avery
Waddell
Saancq
Dickson
Wetork
Wends
Romimagutatives
Dave
Tornet
Fury
Confederata Wome
J. Dy Peters
Wederns
Railway Bureau
Fine Future Unite
Bruce
Legislaire
Bitals
Marshall
Houston
el Pao
Tilas
Terrell
Galveston
Taylor
Carsirana
Almarillo
Ernstan Etail
Bonham
Fort Worth
Tex
Northwest Texag
Farmers’ Union
Cyclone Damage Across Tyler and Malvern Areas
A cyclone struck Tyler causing 12 000 to 15 000 dollars in damage. Roofs, barns, and outbuildings were wrecked while the grandstand roof blew off. In Malvern small buildings burned and several companies reported losses. overall property damage neared 100 000 dollars. Fire destroyed warehouses and other structures with unknown cause pending investigation.
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Tyler
Tex
Secord
Stich Yamege
Polis
Swan
Malvern
Sun
Wisconsin & Arkatsna Jannder Compu
Arkansas Land & Janobyr Company
Aransas Light & Power Company
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Shetly
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Sherman
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Honcimnont
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