Redistrict bill meeting with approval in Texas House
Legislature moves forward on a plan to add two congressional districts the seventeenth and eighteenth. The Haney Griggs measure passed the House with unanimous committee support and only a single amendment. Districts outlined include major Texas counties and cities, reshaping state representation and boosting West Texas influence.
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Albstin
Tex
Ena
Panhandle
Wurstatt
Brelsford
Arelt Grinan
Lamar
Tetra
Hopkins
Franklin
Titus
Camp
Mortik
Waxy
Marion
Bocoud
Fanela
Shelby
Ban Aue Justine
Saiing
Newton
Jasper
Grange
Jefferson
Hawain
Tyler Angelina
Nacogdothes
Choruvkta
Kaufman
van Vandt
Wood
Upshur
Smith
Gres
Aendersen
Rusk
Garrison
Fannin
Arageon
Colin
Hunt
Raines
Dallas
Ellie
Rockwash
Aut
Navarra
Freestone
Ilmentune
Robertson
Aragos
Munti
Galveston
Chaprbers
Taberty
Suc Tuchile
Poi
Trinity
Houston
Leon
Madiown
Welker
Grimes
Montgome
Brozerta
Port Revi
Augut
Walley
Bell, Coryell
Bursilton
Bosque
McLennan and
Falls
Brain
Main
Bomargolt
Johnson
Tarragl Saint Parker
Aransas
Retugts
San Catricls
Golizd
Bee
Karnes
Wilda
Bexar
Comal
Kendall
Kerr
Real
Gillenple
Blariea
Andrews
Legislative week in Texas House five key measures ahead
A drought of detail in the Feb 15 dispatch notes the Texas House faces a pivotal week with five major bills on the docket. Redistricting by Griggs-Honer, compulsory education, woman suffrage, a constitutional convention resolution, and a tenant land rent bill dominate the plan as debate looms on local options and district populations.
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Austin
Tex
House
Jerge
Gon
Texas
Texas Legislature Battles Prison Reform And Tariff Proposals
In Austin Texas the legislature debates several measures including a July constitutional convention resolution, land rent bills, and a range of welfare, labor, and insurance reforms. Senator Clark pushes repeals and anti rape law, while discussions on the 61 hour law for female workers and a women’s suffrage amendment advance with committee support. The prison system dominates, as Reeves warns of a forthcoming major report and calls for sworn testimony from wardens and auditors. he urges swift action and cites a five million dollar annual burden on taxpayers to fund corrections and education for the state.
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Irha
Senate
McGregor
Reeves House
Sentor Clark
Insurances Commission
Jamisa
Brelsford
Bcu- 5
Ghia
Larthmore
Vita Lowings
Hhis Lim
Buffrago
Austin
Texas
Tee A. Reeves
Penitentiar Covmissionara
le Committee
Tiguis Committee
Murray
Welch
Teeves
Jin
Estates Max Be Leaser a to Rent Wards Estates
Austin Tex Feb Senate committee on mining and irrigation reports favorably several bills by Senator Brelsford. One allows leasing of ward estates until a ward reaches 21. A second lets all companies handle gas wells. A third regulates tax payments in irrigation districts. House derives plan to create a state election office.
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Tex
Senate
Breleford
Germits
Brelsford
Taxea
Save
Myarale
Sei Boe
Amd Statinilor
Etate Eleatricn
Substitution and favor in state advertising bill
A Senate committee on state affairs reported favorably the Bailey measure making it a misdemeanor to desecrate advertising material. The proposal, tied to United States standards, faced questions about its scope and enforcement as it moves forward.
Public service commission bill debated before state senate committee
The Senate committee on state of saled heard Senator Rolie defend a Public Utilities Commission bill. He explained plans to regulate street and interurban railways, water, telegraph and telephone services, with some local self-government leeway. Officials noted initial costs and longer term funding to sustain operations.
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LSTIN
Tess Pel
Publc Kopvirs Coremissien
Willson
Regulation of dentistry measure heads to voters in Texas
Bills introduced in the House propose regulating dentistry and creating a board of dental examiners. Haney would require newspaper publication for notices, Dunn seeks an agricultural experiment station in the seventy sixth district. Proposals also include commissions for agricultural products and reporting to the agriculture commissioner.
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AUBMN
Tex
Datler
Haney
I Metiers
Dunn
Memorial Services for Maine Dead Held in Arlington
Memorial services for Maine dead were held today at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D C. Patriotic organizations and speakers included Cuban minister Manuel de Gesnedes and Representative Kahn of California. A feature was placing a flag with the U S flag and a Cuban flag on the Maine anchor monument.
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Wasitington
D.C
Maine
Arlington National Cemetery
Carve Manuel de Gesnedes
Kahn
California
Wilson
Cuba
Revolt suspects arraigned as Manila upheaval looms
In Manila region courthouses 18 men arrested in the December uprising faced arraignment and pleaded not guilty. Trials set for late January linked to disorders across several suburban areas with Navotas as the main locus. Police report numerous arrests and a mild suppression after clashes. Artemio Ricardo, banished by Governor Forbes, allegedly led sedition efforts amid scattered incidents. Cotton production figures and local planter Robert Clinger’s death are noted in the dispatch.
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Manila
Teh
Misa
SAIL SHIPS USE CANAL TO CUT VOYAGE TIME
The canal would shorten Atlantic routes with sailing vessels, saving days and money. Estimates show a New York to Sun Eleаn passage via the canal could take sixty days, versus about 250 days around Cape Horn, saving substantial fuel and operating costs though pundits debate revenue impact.
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Leon
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Sun
Ranseleen
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Dave Bs Islig Cie
Carles
Honors Late Chaplain Rev Homer T Wilson Dies
Resolutions commemorating the death of Rev Homer T Wilson, longtime chaplain of the Travelers Protective Association, were adopted at a Post DT PA meeting. The resolutions will be spread on the minutes. The committee included EB B Holland Jehan Marshall and Ra Sacha. Rev Wilson served with state and district conventions.
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Lie
Homer T. Wilson
Einiay
Post DT. PA
EB B. Holland
Jehan €. Marshall
Ra Sacha
Mr. Wilson
Travelers’ Protective Association
Travelers
H. M. Hole
T. T. McDonald
Leo Shans Non Wit
Mardi Gras Opens Mobile Carnival With Royal Pageant
Mardi Gras in Mobile opens as Rex the king arrives aboard a river procession. Emperor Felix III and Sir Holern represent the carnival leadership as blue jackets from torpedo boats and gunboats join the parade. Seaplanes feature the event with daily flights. The Rex parade and keys to the city mark the climax, followed by Krewe marches and a final night parade ending the festivities.
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Ala
Felix III
Sarl Holenern
Deer Warden
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Eletenent PN
L. Bellinger
Rex
Olsapia
Admiral Newey
Manila
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Ie Herade
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Comus
French and German aircraft duel over trench lines
An Associated Press report recounts a dogfight between a French monoplane and a German Taube over northwestern lines. Both aircraft maneuver intensely as ground troops crouch in trenches, guns bark, and the French pursue the retreating Taube amid chaos and bursts of combat.
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Associated Press
Suldieta
Iar
Britons Move Slowly in War Mobilization Say French Press
A Paris Times correspondent says French readers feel Britain delays in men and materiel joining the war effort. He notes Edu cation campaigns could foster mutual understanding and that Millerand’s England visit may spur clearer explanations of Britain’s army mobilization.
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Great Britain
Faris
Times
England
M. Mulerand
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Staak
Nome
Eqwland
M. Millerand
Farmers to Aid Austin Meeting Plan In Texas
Commissioner Fred W. Davis seeks first hand farmer input by sending letters to county chairmen urging Institute meetings across the state. Minutes will be compiled and sent to Davis to guide policy on varied agricultural needs and issues statewide.
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Austin
Tex
Fred W. Davis
Farmers’ Institute
Taclr
Enmenissioner
Ryhie Menos
Davis
Workmen Unearth Bones Near San Antonio Palace Site
Workmen at a new Suavie theater foundation on Soledad Street near the former Veramenti house uncovered three human skeletons and animal bones. A woman’s skeleton appeared intact. two others matched a male size. An inscription suggested victims from the Vera mendo palace siege of 1833. Historians link the find to deaths around Ben Milam’s 1833 siege and burial near the old palace, with a possible Indian man killed near the San Antonio River during a Maverick home incident.
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Soledad Street
Sar Antonio
Veramendo Palace
Ben Milam
San Antonio
Ani Uuck
Whiskey industry slows as grain prices rise in Florida
Distilleries in Connel lsville Florida reduce output and suspend capacity as grain costs push whiskey prices up. Large producers in the southwest face temporary curtailment while smaller Kentucky plants await harvest. industry claims higher grain costs could delay any price relief for years.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Payette
Next Falls Cray
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