Washington House panel stalls on soldiers bonus funding
Washington February 25 The Republican led special subcommittee failed to approve any provision for financing soldiers bonuses or for a revenue source. A bonus bill without revenue was favored by a majority while some supporters hoped President Harding might revisit plans using refunded foreign bond proceeds. The full committee will study the issue again before deciding.
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Washington
DB. C
Harding
Uniform laws urged for cotton production in several states
New Orleans Feb 25 Measures toward uniform legislation across cotton producing states were adopted at the Cotton States Commission final session. The plan calls for a permanent commission and a set of recommendations to governors and legislatures to standardize pest control warehouse systems and marketing costs while aiding farmers during production times.
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New Orleans
Cotton States Commission
State Department of Agriculture
Butcher is killed by Moore in Missouri crime case
Alen Moore, a salesman for a local hi etoch company, confessed to fatally shooting Cheis A. Yellen, a butcher, at Yellen’s home in Bt. Joseph. Moore admitted the act after hours of grilling and claimed he stole about 1800 in cash, hidden in two tin cans behind Moore’s barn. Police traced the stolen money and the car used in the killing, with a county court to determine the upcoming trial.
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Pairlor
Doulbring
County Coure
Ti. Im Moore
Erratic Morning at Heller Store Ends With Tense Exchange
The fragment describes Moore visiting the Heller store Wednesday morning to collect money for cattle Heller bought from Moore. Mrs. Heller overheard part of the conversation from her upstairs bedroom as Heller prepared to fetch the money from the rear, where he kept funds, and the scene grew tense.
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Moore
Heller
Heller Place
Mainland concept frames U S education groups
Memphis February 25 A university of Minnesota professor described elementary and secondary schools as the great mainland of U S education with the junior college as an isthmus. He warned the junior college movement will broaden access but also intensify enrollment shifts from high schools to lower higher education levels, potentially broadening the decline in traditional college enrollment.
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Memphis
L VY. Koos
University of Minnesota
American Association of Junior Colleges
All Or Mort
Chinese Favorable to U S Investors Says Former Minister
St. Louis, Feb 25. Dr Liang, former Chinese foreign minister and adviser at the armament conference, said China would welcome American capital exploitation of its resources. He praised U S treatment of Chinese students and the lack of a Chinese spheres of influence, noting China has opened ports since 1912 and signed many treaties with various powers. The Washington conference elimination of spheres of influence was highlighted as beneficial to China.
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St. Louis
Chine
Caital
M. He Liang
Winixier
Foreign Affairs of
China
Warehington
Thurador
Liang
Washington
America
Ligug
Battle in Guatemala Advances Repressed by Gov Forces
Reports from Guatemala indicate an attack by 500 rebels on Nila was repelled by governor’s troops who captured 320 prisoners and seized material. Both sides suffered casualties while border control was tightened.
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San Salvador
Guatemala
Nila
Automobile theft claim and socialist meeting notes
Frank Knudson of Topeka Kansas appeals to the state superintendent of insurance for aid in collecting on an auto loss claiming damage from a ball at a public event. Insurance company reportedly refuses to consider the claim. The Socialist Meet adjourns in Frankfort and resumes in Paria with delegates from Belgium England Italy France and Germany to discuss labor solidarity and upcoming Genoa conference.
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Topeks
Kan
Fed
Frank Knudson
Tiday
State Superintendent of Insurance
Knudson
Orion
Frankfort
International Socialist Conference
Paria
Belgium
England
Italy
Rance
Germany
Techiene
Genoa
Army officer strength debated as funds and balance urged
Washington hearings on a proposed army re distribution plan to balance ranks and reduce top heaviness. Secretary Weeks and General Pershing warned of officer shortages for National Guard and educational institutions while training camps attract tens of thousands of applicants.
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Washington
Wat Department
Weeks
Pershing
Senate Military Committee
Hays lauds postal workers credit for nation’s service
Washington reports Postmaster General Hays urged Americans to credit the 25 000 postal employees for carrying the nation’s mail. He planned to resign March 4 and join film industry colleagues, saying improvements came from workers, not himself. He pledged to support postal staff and seek better pay and conditions while promoting film as a national educational force.
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Washington
United States Postal Service
Hays
the Nations Press Club
Huss
Shipping Board reorganization to speed claims rulings
Washington February 25. The Shipping Board announced a plan to reorganize its claims department to settle a $340 million liability more quickly, with four or eight members handling cases individually rather than as a group, though no payments will be made until committee findings align with board approval. The move follows anticipated congressional action on a related bill.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Shipping Board
Elmer Schlesinger
Home builder rent pryer manufacturer businessman clash
A compact note lists a home builder, the rent pryer, the manufacturer, and a businessman involved in a build. The fragment hints at a dispute or collaboration among four figures guiding a construction project.
Exchange brisk on stock and rail shares after holiday recess
New York stock market activity surged this week with broad gains across rails and bonds. Canadian Pacific led, several transcontinentals rose 2 to 5 points, and steel equities regained leadership while preferred dividends weighed on some secondary steels. Money rates climbed to 4 1 2 percent for short maturities with high grade papers offering 4 1 4 percent.
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Canadian Pacific
Conlers
United States Steel
Republic Iron and Steel
Imall
Downfall of Brokers in New York Attributed to Uneasiness
In New York on February 25 the collapse of firms including 8 B Ruskay and Company is blamed on a wall street whirl of unease. Ruskay seeks creditor backing for reorganization as liabilities reach 32 million with assets around 2.5 million. Bondholders await audit before firm states exact figures. plan is to offer dividends. E W Wagner firm, bankrupt since December, may pay 75 cents on the dollar with 10 cents cash and 25 cents notes after creditor conferences. Settlement terms eyed within 60 days of agreement. Poison Oak or Ivy advertisement appears in the page copy.
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New York
Wall Street
Ruskay and Company
E. W. Wagner
Bank Status Better Says Federal Reserve Leader
Chicago on February 26 Governor W P G Marding of the Federal Reserve Board declared general banking conditions improved greatly over the past year. He spoke at a group conference with governors and federal reserve agents from New York Chicago St Louis and San Francisco to discuss operating methods and other matters affecting the system.
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Chicago
W. P. G. Marding
Federal Reserve Board
Harding
Federal Reserve
New York
St. Lows
San Francisco
Federal Reserve System
Picture Framing a Specialty of Ziegler and Ziegler
The ad highlights custom picture framing by Ziegler and Ziegler at 210 Wear ath cons Bh Soledad St with contact Crock ete d177. It presents affordable pricing and mentions Jess and other staff.
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Jess
Ziegler & Ziegler
Soledad St
Minstrel Hit of Season Praised by Elks in San Antonio
The Elks minstrel at Beethoven Hall drew a full house despite rain with Burnt cork artistry and a lively program. Performers including Johnny Shaw Hannah Deutschman and Bob Flannery drew strong responses with songs and patter. The crowd praised the vocal numbers and comic bits while lampooning city officials and Prohibition.
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San Antonio
Beethovent Hall
Prohibtion
Hall of Beavers
Elks’ Band
Los Angeles
The
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Johnny Shaw
D'Rent Boy
Gunter Hotel
Dmiss Hannah Deutschman
al Kaleusher
Godfrey W. Rogers
Lloyd Whitney
Udo Haarman
Tock Burke
Whitney
Charles M. Lee
Glenn Law
Newton Bassett
Adolph Chavez
Jack Burke
Chavez
East
Eaxaphone
C. Ts. Ranzan
Emil Thillippe
Arthur Relfanz
S. J. Forson
J. M. Barker
Otto Zueller
Authin
Gon
Jerome Zueller
Shubl Smith
Frauk J. Machann
Machann
Smith
Marchani
Jay
Farma
Stith
Cle
Waylee Frankel
Vand
Crack Elky! Patrol
Tulius Pace
Dan Tudaon
Tutchins Hotel
Elke’ Band
Directir Otto Zeller
Wrahington
Basketball Fray Leaves Several Dead in Mize Ming
At a Friday game between Mize and Mages Tit' Sahosin in Ming, Warren Aghley and Walter Sullivan were killed. Albert Lack was seriously wounded and Mes. Warren Aghley slightly wounded. Marshal Yack ordered Aghley from the floor, prompting a gunfight that ended with multiple fatalities and injuries.
Shooting during ejection ends in fatality near Ashley incident
Witnesses say Lack tried to eject Ashley when Ashley began firing. Bullets hit Bullivan who died instantly, and wounded bystander Mrs Ashley. Yelverton, a student at parties ville, was shot in the chest and in critical condition. The report notes the event occurred about 40 miles south of the city amid brief Little Theater season reminder.
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Ashley
Governor Robertson Visits Alamo and Brackenridge Park
Governor Robertson of Oklahoma led a business delegation through San Antonio in light drizzle. Ralph Durkee arranged a brief stop at the Alamo before a quick view of Brackenridge Park, with praise for the city and trade prospects in a forthcoming full page ad.
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Robertson
Okla Homa
Alamo
Brackenridge Park
Ralph Durkee
Chamber of Commitree
San Antonio
Oklahoma
O'Clock
B. Z. Bisbon
Mopped Up Evidence Involving Tequila Possession Case
A preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner ft. Hdwards focused on Fred H Mansfeld and John H Whitlaw charged with unlawful possession of liquor after investigators found a muddy tequila-like liquid mopped from a back room at 413 West Houston street The defendants were bound over to federal court on 500 bond each Hillman was also arraigned on similar charges with a gallon jug of corn whiskey taken by investigators Bond set at 3500 for Hillman and 1000 for another suspect The report notes unrelated federal trade commission debates over evidence exclusion in Milwaukee and steel pricing.
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United States
Hdwards
Fred H. Mansfeld
John H. Whitlaw
West
Houston Street
Robinson
Smith
Sharp
James Lyons
Mansfeld
Whitelaw
Bond
William’ Hillman
Avenue D
Soledad Street
Commissioner Side Yards
Hillman
Prices Fall Slowly As Cost Of Living Edges Down
New York on Friday the National Industrial Conference Board reported January saw food price declines and small cuts in clothing and fuel lifting the cost of living 2.5 percent nearer normal. The postwar peak showed the average American family paying 104.3 percent more than in 2014. by February 1 the rise was down to 67.7 percent above the 1914 level. Rents did not share the drop and stayed 69 percent above pre war levels.
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New York
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
May Form Cabinet In Italy Amid Reshuffle Talks
Deputy Facts, former justice and finance minister, informs the king of plans to form a new cabinet to replace Signor Bonomi. An official cabinet announcement was awaited. Superintendent Goes to Conference and Dr. Jeremiah H. Rhodes heads to Chicago for the National Educators Association meeting.
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Preas
Rome
Justice
Finante
Signor Bonomi
National Educators’ Association
Chicago
Jeremiah H. Rhodes
San Antonio
W. J. Knox
Nantstaat
Dutley
Rhodes
U S Mine Conference Sought To Avert Walkout
Washington reports that coal operators and miners in the central competitive field may be called into conference by Secretary Davis under President Harding to renew the wage and working conditions contract expiring April 1. The aim is for new negotiations before expiration, despite a federal order restricting direct dealings.
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Washington, D. C
Davis
Harding
Wiite
Anderson
Indianapolis
Department of Justice
Postmaster Lucas P. G. Becomes New City Official
Lucas P. G. Likes assumed duties as postmaster at 8 am Saturday with Assistant Postmaster J. W. Frnser detailing office routines. A wreath and roses from local groups and thanks from United States Marshal D. A. Walker marked the welcome as staff pledged support for an efficient post office.
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P. G. Likes
Harnevs of Government Service
Mr. Luegg
Posmaster
J. W. Frnser
Lucas
Post Office
Fort Worth seeks joint action over phone rate hike
Fort Worth Mayor Cockrell said he would consult other Texas cities about rate fights with the South Western Telephone Company and seek joint action at the League of Texas Municipalities meeting in Waxahachie. The company has pushed higher rates for eighteen months while each proposed schedule was rejected. An action on the new combined rate is still pending. Army aviator dies in Wall Arcadia following a parachute drop from an airplane, Sergeant Robert C. Washburn of Lansing, Michigan, attached to Carbstrom field, perishes after a 3000 foot fall.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Yeaterday
Southwestern Telephone Company
Cockrell
Oexas
Waxalachin
League of Texas
Wall
Arcadia
Via
Robert C. Washburn
Lansing
Mich
Carbstrom Aviation Field
Expect New Evidence In Mc Clain Assault Trial
Testimony not offered at a prior hearing will be introduced Saturday afternoon in the B Mc Clain criminal assault case in the 45th district court. The state and defense spoke of a ware prise while the defense claims new evidence will be produced. The state did not disclose the character of its intended evidence. Saturday morning witnesses were placed on the stand to show McClain was in Corpus Christi when the crime allegedly occurred. The case likely goes to the jury by Monday night.
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B. McClain
45Th District Court
Tag
McClain
Corpus Christi
Working Girls Urge Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A testimonial from Mrs Luzy Lucas of St Louis Missouri praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims relief from pains and weakness enabling her to work at home and for Swift & Co. and urges other working women to try the remedy with a promise of publication of her letter as a testimonial.
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St.Louis
Swift
Luzy Lucas
Vandeventer St
St. Louia
Lydia HB. Pinkham
Mia
Lucas
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