Texas Legislature Weekend Session Amid Centralization Push
Austin February reports show the Texas legislature debating centralization and reform. The House motioned to improve properties without displacing residents, while the Senate backed centralizing in an industrial plant near Austin. Members clashed over quorum and adjournment timing with amendments debated for a special session in March.
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Austin
Boibhnusre
Wan
Coke Stevenson
Penroce Metcalfe
San Angelo
Deverly Wilues Letters Reflect Satirical Press
In a Washington style note, Will Rogers comments on Nancy Astor and the era’s rhetoric. He jokes about offering prizes for returning to Russia and mocks reform zeal, while criticizing the lack of real education and the spectacle of public figures. The letter hints at wartime sentiments and social satire from the era.
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Calif
Nancy Astor
Theo
Russia
Washington
Moorer
Will Rogers
Central Georgia bill seeks funds for capital projects and tax measures
The passage describes a $400,000 appropriation proposed by Representative Graves for enlarging and improving central headquarters and nearby properties, with support from Senator Beck and positions on industrial plant centralization. It notes tax discussions on natural gas production and a sulfur tax bill, plus advisories for finding carpenters through the classified ad.
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Harry N. Graves
Georgstorm
Atinroyrieting
Ddicenlim
Periteptiers
Huntaville End Farms
Bystea
Silvan Pars J
SeaDuKe Theo
W. RH
Beck
DeKalb
Austin
A.J. Wirtz
Committee Nation
Sanders House
Son
Kleh console cabinet by America's foremost furniture artist
A finely carved console cabinet designed for small rooms showcases expert craftsmanship. The piece emphasizes a smooth finish and compact profile, highlighting the artist’s distinctive style and functional appeal in limited spaces.
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America
Wisconsin Man Opposes Texas Rio Grande Lands Sale
The Wisconsin real estate board balks at permitting sale of Rio Grande valley lands to Texas companies citing water supply limits. Board members discuss conditions after a visit to the valley and a Washington conference with agricultural officials. Local officials welcomed visitors to San Antonio and Texas.
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Texas
Wisconsin
Jolm
Nema
Wikconslie Real Estate Brokers’ Board
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Land Companies
Nona
Unis
Texas Land
Real Estate Board
Nerinal
Washington
Agricultural Department
Tr Wae
Jani
Newman
Sun Somurr
Newnan
Mexio
Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Tom Etheridge
Real Rotate
J. C. Tall
Confinites
Bao Antonio
Texa
Alez Adams
Woten
Hosritility League
Porter Whales
Charter of Commerce
F. J. Hegnin
Wisconsin Goodwill Party Visits Harlingen Valley
A Wisconsin goodwill delegation arrives in Harlingen to survey land in the Hip Grande valley. Visitors tour the area by auto as speakers discuss water supply limits and a proposed storage dome. state and valley officials push Congress to advance international water commission work for adequate water rights.
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Wisconsin
Texas
Peroive
International Watera Commission
Arcure
Mexico
Congress
St Here
J. F. Hodgera
Asslingen
Frank Davis
William Terk
Browneville Eye
Princie Sel
Sneelings
Deay
Narrowly Escaped Fire Stuns Borough Crowd
Fire drama drew thrill seekers as a Danzee building threatened to collapse. Joe Moron, a field writer, leaped from a second floor window to the ground, bruised but not seriously hurt. Bucket brigades shielded nearby roofs while residents fled. The structure housed 40 rooms and once housed the Tom Schou Sor Girle.
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Joe A. Moron
Brooks Field Writter
Wurivuga
Bucket Brigades
Rostlog
Rome
Thoman Schou
City rejects street plan for Main and Dwyer extension
A 35 member committee led by G. S. Fowler failed to win backing from Mayor Q. M. Chambers and the street commissioner for extending Main Avenue and Dwyer Avenue to Pleaxapton Road. Commissioner Paub FE Nieffler urged action, but the city said it cannot fund the two mile project, citing high land costs.
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Mainavroue
Dwyer Avenue
Pleaxapton Ro
G. S. Fowler
Q. M. Chambers
Paub FE. Nieffler
Budget to be decided Monday by city council
City officials announced Friday that the budget for the current fiscal year will be finalized on Monday. The council stated it will conform to the law though the charter requires a budget by March 1, with Monday the date prior to the upcoming forest meeting.
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Moncus Walter ‘Tatech
Cit Nuliter
Maerh
County Court Ends First 1930 Session
The January session of the first county court term 1930 disposed 1003 cases in Doutite Court No. 1. Judge McCollum Tyrrell and clerk Meg Mabel Leni released the public notice Friday about the end of the term and reasons for its close.
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Doutite Court of
Lan No. 1
Fenore
McCollum Tyrrell
Meg Mabel Leni
Eure
Cavalry Officer Assigned to Port Sam Area
Cavalry officer George M. Teahede Jr. is ordered to Port Sam for adjutant duties. The overall department directed his movement to the Kieth Coron region for service in the adjutant general nation. General tendered to the commands in the national yard.
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Port Sam
George M. Teahede Jr
Peverall
Kiebth Coron
Tecomen Tro Hacanoah
Herr Phe Wan An
Grnraia National Yard
WIMNER MAKES S000 BOND IN RECEIVERSHIP CASE
Wimer and Wissardsen Co. receivership could affect hundreds of investors in San Antonio. Details list stock holdings and alleged victims tied to the swindle. Names include W. W. Collier, Kenneth Weiner, and Graham Dawell with hundreds of shares amid a complex liquidation question.
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Dowdell
W. W. Collier
Kenneth Wiener
Irelinc
Buces
Graham Dawiell
Wimer- Itisbardsen Compans
San Antonio
Louis Pape
East
Himira Street
Dopa Ryan
O Nureé
Saints Rosa Hospitel
E. D. Shipman
Ust
Cintinnali Avenue
J. Baumgarten
Schulenburg
Oil lobbyist ties to tariff stir in Oklahoma
Washington D C February 28 A large sum was raised among Oklahoma oil producers to lobby in Washington for a tariff on oil. Wirt Franklin Ardmore Okla president of the Independent Oil Producers Association testified before the senate lobby committee that he had been meeting lawmakers in offices and cloak rooms to press for the tariff. He said he also spoke with President Hoover and Secretary Worcester about the tariff during recent talks.
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Washington, D. 1
Okiehome
Weshington
Teriff
Wirt Franklin
Ardmore
Okie
Independent Oil Producers’ Association
Senate
Franklin
Frankin
Hoover
of Wercester
February permits show 87 percent rise over January
Commissioner Weight noted February permits reached 1,192,455 with 366,375 for dwellings and 557,000 for school buildings while business structures made up the rest. Wright said the figures reflect healthy finances and a need for a hand issued war.
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Pei Weight
Frida
Wright
Bond Made On Liquor Charge In Atascosa County
Jobe 116 was released from the county jail after posting three 750 bonds on a possession of whiskey charge. Prohibition agents seized a still and a gallon of whiskey in an Atascosa County location linked to Pike. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
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Jobe
Atascosa County
Lynn St
Charles G Steveny
Pleasanton
Pike
Quilty
Minot Swift Held on Dope Charges in Federal Hearing
Minot Swift was held in Hexar county jail on a $1000 bond after a hearing before United States commissioner Paul A. Lockhart. He was arrested Thursday by federal narcotic agent J. P. Jackson following a narcotics sale to an informer, according to testimony.
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Minot Swift
Hexar County
Paul A. Lockhart
United States
J. P. Jackson
Narcotic Department
Absence Leave for Capt McKenzie at Fort Sam Houston
Captain McKenzie, adjutant at the station hospital Fort Sam Houston, begins a six week leave Friday. After leave he will report to Hot Springs for duty at the Army and Navy General Hospital. He will stay in San Antonio about four weeks, then spend ten days in the West. Major W W Southard will increase Captain McKenzie’s duties.
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TS. McKenzie
Fort Sam Wouston
Alot Springs
Army and Navy General
Man Admits Third Dry Law Violation
A man pleaded that Friday morning was his third offense under the dry laws. He faced a $1000 bond after admitting to possession of a still and a large quantity of liquor during a preliminary hearing. Police testified the operation was ongoing and involved other items.
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United Ataten Commianinner
Paul
Tockbart
Michard
Wyoming
Probibmion
City Clerk Frie s Funeral Set for Saturday Afternoon
A public funeral for Frederick Fries Jr, the city clerk, is scheduled for 4 p m Saturday at the Fries home 226 Alamosit street with reverend T P B Hil of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Active pallbearers include Wes Joly Cookay John Weies Henry F Kibler Arthur Kabler Charles Emmett Degen and others. honorary pallbearers include the mayor and city commissioners and several city officials. Fries was delayed by travel through Mexico with his son Frederick Fries Jr arriving Friday. services will proceed as planned despite the late arrival.
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Fries
Alamosit Street
Tey. P. B. Hil
First Presbyterian Church
Wes Joly Cookay
John Weies
Henry F Kibier
Arthur Kabler
Charles
Emmett Degen
Thomas D. Cobha Jr
Louis [Ritz
Tbe
Joseph Hyan
Charles Flummel
Albert Bletes
Wred Righter
Sim C. Bell
Wilkiarechive Ny
Cinton G. Grown
Wrederick Fries Jr
San Antonio
Rehrdy
Jone
Gusdalejura
Mexico
Condi
Fmily
Flood relief funds redirected to river work in city plan
Street Commissioner Steffter announced $101,000 flood prevention money was turned to Park Commissioner Rubiola for river improvement with $70,000 already appropriated and $31,000 to be deducted for final payments, storm sewers, and related costs. Three flood protection staff will return to work under Rubiola as beautification proceeds.
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Hood
Jacob Rubiola
Paul E. Steftter
Seeflter
Mubiala
Rubiola
Itabiola
Minv
Florence Newton
W. T. Crow
Jamon Hughes
Btelfley
Big Bend
Hewler Freese
George Heelatein
Alcoholic Death Rate in Chicago Drops in Study
CHICAGO February 28 Dr Amiaid HL Regel health commissioner disclosed findings of a study on alcohol related deaths. For 1912 the rate was 1A per 100000, rising to 10.8 in 1916 and then declining to 2.9 in 1919 and 1.7 in 1920. By 1927 the rate fell further to BT, attributed to poorer quality liquor.
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Chicago
Amiaid HL Regel
Cormisioner
Inday
Kegel
Thia
General Lassiter Returns After Petersburg Leave
Maj. Gen. William Toauakey, commander of the Eighth Corps area, resumed his command Friday after returning from a shelter in Petersburg, Virginia, on leave of absence.
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Lassiter
William Toauakey
Eighth Corps
Briday
Petersburg
Annence
Proud Mother Fakin Tom Health Picture in Antonin
A four year old boy from Antonin is described as lively and healthy. His mother credits California Fig Syrup for restoring his digestion after a stomach issue. The ad touts the remedy as a safe, pure vegetable product aiding bowel function and enlisting parental trust.
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Fakin Tom
Olive
Antonin
California
Ib Alwase
Kalifornia
Oman
Darters
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