Think Big Story Lifts Faith in Progress and Wealth
The essay traces John D Rockefeller from office boy to oil magnate who championed big thinking. It notes Standard Oil’s rise, Rockefeller’s philanthropy against disease, and contrasts wealth with historical famine and slavery values. It wades into global politics, religious tensions, and wartime warnings, ending with a call to rebuild civilization through science and knowledge.
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Esse Ford
Can Era
John Rockefeller
Maurice B. Clark
Cleveland
Heckefeller
Ht Bi
Standard Hib Corporation
Standard Oil Ialow
John D. Rockefeller
Witton
Spanish Duke Dies Following Mishap
Madrid reports the Duke of Gaz died after a car crash near Suez. The incident left 20 aboard the vehicle, and a pedestrian was killed in the ensuing mishap.
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Madrid
Duke of
Gaz
Suez
New Manager Hopeful Byrne Brings Fast Texas League Push
Byrne a former Giant star now with the Antonio Indians signals a quick start from a speedy Texas league club. He is in position to drive the team early as he assesses the roster and aims for immediate improvement.
Burns Poised as Key to Spurs in Texas League Camp
George Burns, veteran outfielder, arrives in San Antonio to evaluate the Texas League scene before taking on a managerial task with the Lincoln Texas club. He predicts a tough league, hopes San Antonio will contend, and plans to carry four outfielders while teams train starting March 1 in Houston.
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George Burns
San Antonio
Toras Lenge
Ean
Vurve Kay
Rover
Burn
Audians
Siurny
San Antono
Feast
Larnstreams
Indians
Sam Houston
Ell Guurk
Voter Eligibility Figures Released for Bexar County
Bexar County reports 50 877 residents eligible to vote this year as county tax collector Neil Campbell cites poll taxes and exemptions issued through January. About 600 exemptions cover first time voters and older residents, with many precincts showing higher participation potential.
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Bexar County
Deata
Neil Campbell
Campbell
Chasday
Campbell Saith
Chicago Drive for Funds Continues
Chicago's minute men push to raise 377 million with 14 005 000 pledge in tax anticipation warrants to fund city operations. The effort targets funds by July 1 to cover anticipated tax revenues and maintain municipal services.
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Chicago
Chigagg
Solons Threaten to Destroy Chicago Board of Trade
Washington lawmakers pledged strong support for the federal farm board to stabilize wheat at 2 25 a bushel and sterilize the wheat market amid charges against speculators and a push from Western spokesmen for farm board aid. Wheat prices slid to new lows with March futures near 2 a bushel as traders blamed a farm board statement for dampening price expectations.
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Solons
Chicago Board of Trade
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Congress
Federal Farm Board
iWestern
Fara
Uoiwaug
Kavsasy Uits
Wrokera
Serge
Farm Board
Drive for Members Set for Discussion by Cotton Officers
In Dallas on February 25 a governor appointed committee met to discuss plans for a statewide cotton cooperative marketing association. Federal board member Carl Williams and A O Mogar of the American Cotton Co operative assn joined the session with Texas cotton leaders.
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Dallas
Moody
Federal
Jacia Leard
Tolay Tole
Carl Williams
Federal Board
A. O. Moger
American Cotton Co-Operative Association
WM Marketing Corporation
No Action On Snook Appeal By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court took no action today on the appeal of Jamra Woward Snowke a Ohio State University professor seeking review of a death sentence in a transfer murder case involving Theora Fifx. An official announcement was expected later today or tomorrow.
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Washington, DT. J. Web
Supreme Court
Jamra Woward Snowke
Ohio State University
Acate
Marin Fier
Joncheon
Taft Losing Ground, Doctors Say Amid Illness
Washington February reports state Taft, former Chief Justice, drifting toward worse health. Physicians attending the ailing leader note he is losing ground and show concern over his condition.
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Wasnington
Fustle
Taft
Tony
Terrell Resigns Office and Bond Plans Revealed
San Antonio mayor states bond issues may exceed four million but could reach up to ten million according to city discussions. City Attorney Cobbs Jr and New York brokers to refine terms. outcome depends on a pending opinion. Opponents rally as mayor notes delay to secure clear majority support.
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San Antonio
C. M. Cham
T. DL. Cobba Jr
Vite
New York
Chat Jbere
Chambers
Givie Seamie
Five from Florida Texas and Georgia face fraud trial
In Tampa on February 25 five defendants from Satterland Miami St Louis and Valdosta were tried in federal court for allegedly attempting to obtain $50,000 from Central States Insurance Company of St Louis through a bogus policy and a fake claim.
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Tampa
Saterland
Miami
Fla
Onston
Texas
Valdosta
Central States Insurance Company of
St Louis
Federal District Court
Old Grain House Suspends in Ohio
In Ohio on February 2 a Columbus miller broke ground on the Wrank T. Tulbec ford company and the firm went into receivership today as authorities moved to stabilize the business amid mounting debts and factory closures.
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Old Grain House
Ohio
Coll Mach
Columbus
Ernan Houses
Wrank T. Tulbecford Company
Further Drop in Temperature in Store for Night
Another drop in the temperature is predicted for Sen Antonin and vicinity. Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning are forecast with a low around 46 degrees. Antonin records a 16 degree fall in 15 minutes Tuesday morning with the high near 54 degrees. Rain with a thunderstorm totaled 0.14 inch. A light to moderate northwest wind will accompany the cool spell. Brat and West Texas will see a similar minor decline but generally fair conditions prevail Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Sen Antonin
Viesday
Jarbae
Jarboe
Gan Antonin
Brat
West Texas
Cooke Named New Head of Naval Academy Athletics
Jonas Ingram relinquished his post as director of athletics at the Naval Academy in Annapolis after four years. He is succeeded by Cape Dr. Cooke. The administration will be remembered for the athletic break with the Army.
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Cooke
Naval Academy
Annadolis
Gommanitr Jonas Ingram
Ife
Cape US
Tagen
Army
Service Firm Takes Over Cab Company
Kansas City Public Service company took over Yellow Cab in Kansas City area today. The move gives the firm three transportation systems including cars buses and cabs and a baggage system.
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Service Firm
Cab Company
Kansas van
Yellow Cab Company
Kansas City Public Service Company
Deat
Public Service Company
Greater Kansas City
Alrec
RATT f Generals fale Tuesday night and Wednesday Colder
Fragments report colder conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday across the region. Temperatures fall to near freezing with northwest winds. Weather doldrums and scattered showers mentioned in the sparse text.
Local Jury to Pass on Charges for Wurzbach
Republican congressman Harry Wurzbach of the Fourmouth district seeks an early trial after the U S Supreme Court upheld a six count indictment charging him with receiving and concealing contributions for a primary campaign under the corrupt practices act. The case awaits the Supreme Court mandate before action on the docket, with the May term a possibility.
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Warzbach
Fourmouth
United States Supreme, Court
Mandos
Wurgbach
Washington
Dis Seguta
San Antonio
C. Anderson
Anderson
Wurzbach
San Anna
Supreme Court
Warebach
Federal District Court
Saison Gure
Wurebuti
Governmene
WuVal Woat
John BD. Harwin
Atlormes
Waretaeh
Ty Fagh B. Hivbertson
States
Attoruty
Robertson
Jan
District Plow
Eourt
Hopertson
Son to See Dad Before Execution
Jackson Michigan reports Keb MSp-A raised five dollars by fellow convicts and relatives to enable Willan Mowell, 24, in prison, to travel to Lit Hock Arkansas where his father faces execution Friday for a triple murder. The younger man had gained temporary parole to visit before the hanging and would return to his cell within a week.
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Jackson
Mich
Keb
Willan
Mowell
Lit Hock
Arx
Th von
Tru Weelin
Trail Drivers Suit Seeks 863000 in San Antonio Case
M H Clifton, promoter, sues Trail Drivers Memorial Association for 863000 alleging a 50 percent share of funds and campaign management failed. He claims five weeks of work and seeks 17500 for services rendered plus reimbursed expenses. Defendants listed include multiple associates and two named witnesses.
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San Antonio
Memorial Association
M. MH. Clifton
Clifton
Nhe
Funda
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Mics Dames
H.R. Russell
W. D. McCarty
Lane Taylor
Devereaux Cannon
W. W. McCrory
Atlee Th. Ayres
J. F. Smith
GC. W. Saunders
If, Spencer
W. W. Cullier
H. H. Ashs
VF. . Oppenheimer
J. E. Savage
Miss Jocene Jones Epponta
Jury Continues in Valley Vote Probe
In Houston Texas a federal grand jury investigation into the 1925 Vidalon county general election continues with testimony from witness Fa Williams of Harlingen. Prosecutors seek to determine if improper influence affected the vote while potential completion of the probe looms.
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Houston
Texas
Vidalon County
Fa Wiliams
Harlingen
Impeachment Hearing Ends After Comptroller Resigns
Austin reports Terrell the Texas comptroller submitted his resignation to Governor Moody during a heated impeachment hearing. The house postponed further action, citing the resignation as sufficient to remove the object of investigation. Testimony alleged Terrell tried to divert $11,522.48 from escrow to other sources.
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Austin
Terrell
Clorernor Moody
W. A. Keeling
Moor Todus
Texas
J.P. Tobison Wig
Moody
J. T. Walker
Claude Vollard
Manay
Tk. Tr. Bobbitt
Laredo
F. B. Hardeman
Comptroller
FE. J. Martin
Comptroller’s Department
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Lemant
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