Pension List Reveals 8568 Pensioners Over 45 Monthly
The Sun reports a first step toward openness in pensions with a roll of all recipients earning over 45 dollars monthly. The list shows 8568 names, including 73 dollars for loss of both feet or eyes and total permanent disability, 60 dollars for total disability in manual labor, with required support. A Washington notice details a Senate Public Health and Quarantine Committee meeting to discuss a national quarantine, prioritizing Senator Walthall’s Ship Island station removal.
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New York
Aya
Monstrous Pension List
Washington
Jat
Senate Committee
Walthall
Ship Island
Taurnton and Finger seek Texas land post
In Austin special wire the Greenville lawyer and Hunt county official T. C. Taurnton and Geo W. Finger pledge effort for state offices. Taurnton, a former secretary of state chief clerk, runs for lieutenant governor while Finger resigns to campaign for land commissioner. Baker possibly moves toward governor or US Senate as Reagan withdraws. Consuls swapped as German pressure shifts Breslau Furth postings with Erdman and Browdoski moved amid protests.
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Austin
Tex
S—Allorney
T. c. Taurnton
Greenville
Hunt County
Thornton
Alice
Geo. W. Finger
Land Department
Attorney Meval
Baker
United States Senate
Reagan
Washington, D.C
Tnsted
Breslau
Furth
Berlin
Hdlmond 4
Brandesk
Breslaw
Browdoski
Bavaria
Charles Ww. Erdman
Thhat Place
State Department
Brodowski
Germany
Cologne
Munich
Barmen
Double Murder At Greenville Wife Daughter Slain
Special Wire reports R A W Carter a Greenville citizen entered his wife and daughter's bedchamber at 8 am and killed them with an ax, then shot himself. A boy found the scene. robbers were ruled out as nothing valuable missing. Carter, once seen as a Christian gentleman, died by self-inflicted gunshot amid notes of temporary insanity. Estate valued around 450,000 with potential heirs.
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Bristol
Tenn
R.A. W. Carer
Greenvilte
Afr
Legislature Move To End Carrying Concealed Pistols In Mississippi
Jackson Miss Jan 2 A House resolution by Hon Alcorn Glover asks the Governor to modify or wipe out the current laws on concealed weapons arguing pistols threaten law abiding citizens. Critics challenge section 4626 as ineffective while proponents seek stricter penalties and mandatory pistol ownership disclosure to tax assessors, aiming to add thousands of pistols to state and county records.
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Miss
House
Alcorn Glover
Tre Otis
Res
Ti Fe
Wwryg and Means
Wrys and Means
Board of Supervisors
Treasuries
Victory for Workmen at Rock Island Arsenal
Senator Mason of Illinois protested at the White House against a new system of piece work at Rock Island Arsenal. He argued the change extends hours and lowers wages for workers, claiming the motive cited was cheaper living in the West. He said he would urge the President to enforce the order.
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Washington, D. C
Tan
Mason
Ilinois
Rock [Stand Arsenal
Man Found Dead Under Trestle in St Louis
A man identified as Charter Daytos of New York City was found under the Mobile and Ohio trestle in St Louis. Death deemed accidental after investigation. money and papers intact, suggesting no foul play. Dayton, a traveling property man, had been with shows and planned to join a southern circus. Jury verdict: accidental death.
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SL. Louis
Jun
Fourth Avenue
New York City
Ohio
Dayton
St. Louis
Mobile
Ala
South
New York
World Cotton Supply Sees Weekly Increase in Visibile Stock
Secretary Hesler reports the world’s visible cotton supply rose by 108,778 bales this week, with American cotton up 74,779 bales and total world supply at 4,380,441. Other varieties including Egypt, Brazil, and India added 34,010 bales, while last year’s figures show declines.
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New Orleans
Jan
Secretry
Hesler
Egypt
Brazil
India
Rivers and harbors panel eyes river mouth improvements
Captain Bryan frames a push for broad river mouth work with a national delegation of river boards, city officials, and a New Orleans group planned to gather at Arlington hotel. A Louisiana group and St. Louis grain figure ex-Gov Francis will join, with delegates from Texas and other states to press for channel deepening and better navigation.
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Washington D. C
Bryant
Pimgell
Boards of Trade
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Padres -City
St. Louis
Davenport
Pittsburg
Francis
Arlingtnn
Veuth
Louisiana
Leth Houses of Congress
St. Laura
Bryan
Adess
New Orleans
Hooker
Tit For Tat Move on Car Service Delays in Mississippi
Jackson and Vicksburg boards of trade discuss improving freight car service and penalties for railroads failing to deliver cars on time. A Vicksburg secretary cites a $1 daily unload charge under current rules and reports a nine day carload fertilizer delay from Jackson to Summit prompting action.
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Jackson
Aligs
van. S
Vicksburg Board of Trade
Jackson Board of Trade
Better Car Service
Car Service Association
Vicksburg
Railroad Commission
Summit
National Military Park Report on Fortifying Guns and Mortars
The Senate military committee favorable on a bill to raise the country’s force by two artillery regiments to defend new guns and mortars. By next August the nation expects 16 guns and 32 mortars needing protection at a National military park site near the city.
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Sweelal
Washington, D. C
Sen- Rte Committee of
Washington
Jan
Vickshuro
Stephen Db. Lee
Pemberton
Wicksburn
Alaskan Quarters Move Note and Barracks Wedding
The report notes Lt Troert TL Allen of the Fourteenth Infantry and Miss Annnie Anderson wed at Van Vouver Barracks with Col FT M Anderson, commander there presiding. Quartermaster George Rublen at Pt Riley has transferred duties to Alaska to oversee Klondike interests. Hig chief clerk Omley is involved in the transition.
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Junction City
Kan. Taa
Meorge Rublen
Pt. Riley
Alaska
Hig
Omley
Occarypns Mies Tlm
van Conver Barracks
Washington
Troert TL. Allen
Annnie Anderson
FT. M. Anderson
Old Soldier Alfred Kennedy Ends Life in Helena
In Helena Montana this morning private Alfred Kennedy of the United States Infantry committed suicide at Far Harrison. Kennedy an old soldier with ten years in the twenty second infantry and two in the Second held the rank of First Sergeant at one time. After a spree and absence without leave he was ordered under arrest. Before removal to the guard house he seized his rifle and shot himself in the head with the muzzle against the temple, causing instant death.
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Helena
Montana
Alfred Kennedy
Cy Ses
United States Infantry
Harrison
Kennedy
Cervitea
Twenty-Second Infantry
Youthful Blopers Secret Marriage Surprises Washington
A surprise marriage occurred in Ottumwa between Ramond Alberson son of Representative A. M. Alberson and Louise Keilogg daughter of Capt. J. J. Keilogg. They wed by Rev. Brush, the bride returning to Washington while the groom proceeds to Ann Arbor for university studies. Both families were taken unawares.
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Washington, Jan
Eitizans
Ramond Alberson
NM. Alverson
Louise Keilogé
J. J. Keilogg
Ottumwa
Mr. Brush
Ann Arbor
Two New Charters Registered in Texas
Special wired Sunday Lent reports at Austin charters filed with the Secretary of State. The Texas Printing Co. of Dallas, capital stock 2600 dollars. The Charles Schreiner General Merchandise Company of Kerrville, capital stock 300000 dollars.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Printing Co
Dallas
Tex
Capital
Charles Schreiner General Merchandise Company
Kerrville
Kerr County wedding at Burr Oak church tomorrow
Kerr County Texas reports a wedding planned at Burr Oak Church in Kerville at Jonson Fork tomorrow at one o clock p.m. The couple is Daniel Rees and Hila Smith. John Colbath and family are leaving Turtle. he has accepted a ranch position with Mr Schresner. Rees is building a cave for a captured bird. J H Davis and Jamee Love shipped hogs to New Orleans yesterday. Bosworth League met at Nations residence for regular business and social. Some locals plan to repair the old Unter church due to lack of building. Wm Howard left for a month visit to his old home in Sealey Texas.
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Kerville
Jon. Smhere
Burr Oak
Jonson ‘Fork
Welock P.m
Daniel Rees
Hila Smith
John Colbath
Turtle
New Orleans
Bosworth League
Mrs. Nations
Lekine Sbhipa
Unter
Walialag
Mir
Wim Howard
Sealey
Tex
Mint director seeks 25900 for bullion transport costs
The Mint director asked Congress for an additional 25900 to cover bullion transport from delivery sites to the Philadelphia mint. He noted 20000 already spent this year and projected a 25000 shortfall by year end. Debtors at Denver and other cities should bear transit costs. Denver to Philadelphia costs noted at 1.99 per thousand. The House committee plans to amend the appropriation bill. The New Orleans mint will reduce staff by seventeen, on top of fifty four already dismissed, with further cuts after settlements.
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Washington
Jan
Min Pretton
House
Tirne
Coindge
Hat Surpore
Denver
Carson City
Charlotte
N.C
St. Louis
Boise City
Helena
Mont
Gee Iint
Ife
Phlelphia
What
New Orleans
Meller
Naer
Colmer
Civil Service History and Tax Refund Inquiry
Special wire from Waltington and Austin reports on civil service reform aims and congressional debates. The civil service commission compiles reports to show broadened scope of offices and gradual expansion. Also, Austin peddlers seek refund of occupation tax. attorney general says refunds require legislative act.
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Civil Service History
Waltington
Ie Civil Service Eommission
Congress
Iti
Eta. Lot
Austin
Texas
Austin City Peddlers’ Association
Policy Shop Shutdown Ordered by Governor at Topeka
In Topeka Kansas January the governor ordered the policy shops in Leavenworth closed and told the city marshal to enforce it. The move follows a disturbance by Mrs Charles Sherman who owned gambling paraphernalia rented to policy shop operators for a cut. Sherman says $530 monthly was withheld for fixing police and detectives and demanded the profits, prompting the governor’s action.
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Topeka
Kan
Leedy
Aftack
Leavenworth
Charles Sherman
Atrs
Burial Delayed by Missing Certification In Typhoid Case
Meridian Miss January 3 The body of Mrs Birdie Shaw delayed in burial as physicians refuse to issue a death certificate amid typhoid fever doubt. She had two Texas brothers one in Houston and one in Sidney, life insurance of 400 dollars payable partly to a Houston brother. The body remains held until paperwork is completed and funds released.
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Birdie Shaw
Texas
Houston
Sidney
Meridian
Miss
Thouston
New York
Autun
Pension Commissioner Evans Receives G A R Support
Washington January 3 Pension Commissioner Evans gains backing from the G A R to bolster pension rolls. He notes Columbia Post Chicago sent a letter asking how many post members receive pensions and reports 32 pensioned members. The letter praises the post as outstanding in pension records and rebutts claims that veterans avoid applying for government aid.
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Washington,d. C
Evana
Colein
Columbia Post
Chicago
Pest
Evans
United States
Beeville News Of The Week Reports Local Events
Bee County notes from Deeville Texas Jan report death of Nele Tom Howard father of late Postmaster TW S Howard at son in law Rev Kimball home near Mineral City. County records show releases canceling indebtedness of 32756 with others for smaller amounts. Dr G M Stephens plans Alaska trip February. Pierces return from west after failed fortune. Preacher Diggs to deliver sermon on apostolic succession. American Telephone to extend line into Beeville via Gollad and Berclair. Epworth League elects Son EB Potter president and Miss Lelle Thompson secretary. Mable Wilson and Myrtle Rachel return to San Marcos for Coral Institute. Green's Brigade to hold reunion February 21. Tax receipts slow at ax-collector's office. Trev Pulse of Aguiar's visiting Beeville. Miss Overtrude McCampbell visiting Hebbranville Starr county. Miss Grace Wetter visiting relatives at Victoria.
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Deeville
Texas
Tom" Howard
TW. S. Howard
Howard
Rev
S. B. Kimball
Mineral City
A. Levi Co
W. A. Penna
Mr. Stephens
Alaska
Pierce
Shot
Linde Hotel
Diggs
Episcopal Church
American Telephone Company
Beeville
Gollad
Berclair
Berelair
Golled
Epworth League
Potter
Lelle Thompson
Mable Wilson
Myrtle Rachael
San Marcos
Coronal Institute
Green's Brigade
Grace
Trev. Pulse
Aguiar
Beoville
Rev. R. Monctua
Mise Overtrude McCampbell
Hebbranville
Starr Countty
Misa Grace Wetter
Victoria
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