Inau guration to be brief when MA takes office
AURTON Jan 16 INS Final plans were laid for a brief Texas inauguration as Miriam A Ferguson will be sworn in as chief executive. The ceremony in Austin includes Chief Justice Cureton administering the oath with 58 guests of state, and a brief processional. A medical corps band from the Texas National Guard will play. After the oath, Ferguson will read a brief policy resume and a longer message will follow later. Two balls will be held downtown with tickets for white guests limited to lawmakers and officials.
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Judge Cureton
Ferguson
Texas
A. Senate
James B. Ferguson
Edgar E. Waitt
Cureton
Charles H. Danforth
Randolph Field
San Antonio
B. Winans
Fort Bam Houston
John Hornsby
Senate
Medical Corps
Texas Natonal Guard
Benator
W. BE. H. Beck
Cass County
Tatement
Hornsby
Benster Hornsby
Austin
Gregory Gymnasium
Univeretty
Une
Beamor Hornsby
Fergusons
Horneby
Indigent Relief Debate Highlights Self Support Claim
Miss Margaret Rich of the Family Welfare Association testified to a senate committee that two thirds to one half of unemployment relief recipients have always been self supporting. She described unrest among the unemployed as a natural urge to be self supporting, not communistic, and warned the La Follette Cosigny bill would grant $990 million in bonds to fund aid to states. Mary Lou will present district tours Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. over Kong.
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Washington
D.C
Margaret Rich
Family Welfare Associatini
New York
Senate
Esa
Mies Bich
Maes
Pitibode
Duel Oath Removal Sought In Texas
Austin Senator John Hornsby seeks to repeal the constitutional oath requiring state officials to attest they have never fought a duel. The effort, described as anachronistic, aims to amend the constitution. Mrs. Miran A. Ferguson was noted as a figure in the discussion with the plan announced in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
INS
Miran A. Ferguson
John Hornsby
Abe Oadtn
San Antonio Federal Building Plan Nearing Final Approval
The San Antonio $1,400,000 federal building project appears close to finishing plans as architect Mini Ball Cameron is set to travel to Washington for final coordination. Cameron, who has led preliminary designs and faced delays, may receive an office in Washington to work with federal officials. final plans are expected in two to three months, delaying the start of construction until May.
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San Antomia
Washington
Cameron
Breasiy Department
Lncal Chamber of Commerce
Th Heshren
Mey
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for January
Treasury receipts for January II totaled $406,127.04 with expenditures at $12,095,880.98 and a balance of $422,630,540.31. Customs duties for 19 days of January amount to $8,348,488.30.
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Treasury
Washington, D. C
Dan
Pepsodent Antiseptic Promises More Safe Protection
An advertisement extols Pepsodent Antiseptic as superior to other mouth antiseptics. It claims the product remains effective when diluted with water, kills germs, and offers extra protection against sore throats, colds, and gum infections. The copy lists multiple uses and stresses safety and value for money.
Moving Day at Texas Capital as Ferguson Set to Take Office
January 18 Texas cap ital town reports moving day as Gov R B Ferguson and the wife of a former governor prepare to move out. New adjutant general Brig Gen Henry Hutelios will replace W Wy overling. Lawmakers list include officers for adjutant general, secretary of state, commissioner of labor, insurance, highway and livestock sanitation. New Texas Regents and staff named. veterans Hamer and Hickman retire from the ranger force.
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Jabor
University of Texas Regents
W. Wy Overling
Henry Hutelios
Far Worth
B. Colquitt
James F. Perguson
Hsband
Pito
Fav
Mayo Neeland Jr
Greenville
Lawrence McGee
Dallas Quartermaster General
J. E. Vaughn
Presidio County
D. E. Hamer
Dallas County
Janes Robbins
Bexer County
H. T. Odness
Pecos County
R. W. Aldrich
Travis County
E. H. Hammond
Harris County
Lone Star Apate
Ranger Force
Frank Hamer
Tom Highman
Hickman
D. 5
Hamer
W. W. Heath
Grimes County
Jane ¥. McCallum
Moody and Sterling
Eawa Rigsby Meharg
Perghevy
Power of
Fort Worth
Henry Owsly
Denton
Blue Sky
Frederick Turner
Washington County
Davis
Joh. Davis Oir
Temple
Terguson
John Wood
Timpram
Gladys Little
Bosque Coin
Kathleen Trigg
Bull County
Core Langston
Milam County
Jack Flynn
Barts County
L Daniels
Victoria
P. L. Denison
Tronter McLean
Sterling Quits as Adjutant General in Texas
Texas adjutant general Sterling submitted his resignation to Governor Ferguson. The move becomes effective tonight, two years into his term, as Ferguson is inaugurated tomorrow. Sterling cited circumstances and opposed the Perenson pallny while planning a ceremonial handover to his successor.
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Sterling
Austin
Stenting
Texas
Ti. S Sterling
Teer
Stertit
Autism A. Ferguson
Becguise
Perenson Pallny
Mayors Meet to Push Legislation in Texas
The Texas League of Municipalities executive committee met in Austin to draft a program of proposed legislation. Attending were Mayor Frank Morris of Gainesville, Mayor Brown F. Lee of San Angelo, Mayor Max Sieorike of Seguin, Mayor Shade Gnefort of Sulphur Springs, Rector Aust and Thieves W. Paper of Houston. The session included a discussion on 45 month terms and related municipal matters.
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Austin Gan
Texas League of Mimpletsantses
Frank Morris
Gainesville
Meleague
Brown F. Lee
San Angelo
Max Siureke
Seguin
Shade Gnefort
W. Praper
Houston
Intyne
Confederate Pension Fund Deficit Signals Looming Crisis
Austin report warns the Confederate pension fund faces a growing deficit through 1939 due to lower tax values and higher delinquencies. The 1925 August deficit estimated at 6.9 million dollars, with projections of further shortfalls unless revenues rise or pension payments are trimmed. The commission cites liberalized laws and constitutional amendments expanding eligibility as key causes, noting past balances and shifts in the roll. The document urges prompt action to avert disaster.
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Austin
Moore Wh Po
Lynn
Augst SL
Baeh Veay Glace
Confederate Pension Fund
Stefan Chote
Black Teeth From Colombia Plant Attracts Interest
Washington reports Dr. WA Archer presented findings to the Smithsonian on a South American plant found in Colombia jungles. He says its leaves may prevent tooth decay and could make jet-black teeth fashionable, with skulls of ancient tribes showing intact teeth despite decay.
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Washington, D. C
WA Archer
Smithsonian
Colombia
Anya Dr. Archer
Trie
League Calls for Economy in Bexar County Board Budgets
The Bexar County Hurl taxpayers league announced resolutions urging immediate county audits by state auditors, abolition of several county offices, and salaries capped at $8000 per year. It also backs economy measures for delinquent children care and opposes the fee system and high chauffeur costs for farmers. The group commends Judge Frost Woodhull and Commissioner Albert Maverick for economy efforts.
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Bexar County
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A. Fepper
Vite Chuhwan
Fayes
Besar Gouty
flou-Poullea
Assisiard County
Suyendé
Tne League
Frost Woodhull
Albert Maverick
U S Marking Time Hoover Unformed
Washington January 16. Faul Shoup chairman of the board of the Southern Pacific rail toad said he told President Hoover the country was marking time economically with business trend neither up nor down. He left the White House stating that powerful action would wait until budget balancing and war debt tangles are settled.
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Washington, D.C
Faul Shoup
Southern Pacific Rail
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Hoover
Shoup
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Terrell to Speak for Corpus Christi Chamber Meeting
Dick Terrell newly elected president of the Corpus Christi chamber will address the annual chamber meeting Tuesday night. He will be joined by Howell Jones from the convention department for the coast city event.
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Corpus CC
Terrel
Chamber of Commerce
Corpus Christi
Howell Jones
Convention Department
Free Beds for Unemployed in San Antonio Station
San Antonio opens Central Fle Ver Stilion No. 1 near St Marys to house unemployed men amid bad weather. About 100 slept Sunday night on bare floors. plans aim to shelter 500 once bedding, kitchens, and baths are ready. Red Cross and army provide bedding. volunteers keep tidy. meals and further support to follow.
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San Antonio No Disseret
Mou Wihting
St Mary’s
Yiiiw Sneeb
Oliver Station
Osea Purweil
Chalentery
Marty C. Purwell
Red Cross
Army
Powell
Business Holiday Proclaimed in Muscatine Town
Muscatine mayor Hernan B. Lard announced a three week business holiday in the town. Directors of the First National Bank and Hershey State Banks issued statements that their institutions would remain closed during the holiday, while the Muscatine State Bank would stay open as usual.
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Muscatine
Mustating
Hernan B. Lard
First National Bank
Hershey State
Rail Commission Ceremony Delayed By Absence Of Two Members
In Austin on January 16, the lack of two railroad commissioners held up today’s ceremony for the oath of office of two members and the chairmanship designation. Commissioner Eras 0. Thompson and Commissioner O. V. Terrell will take the oath, with Lan A Smith to be enacted as chairman. A separate report notes a bank robbery at Depew Oklahoma. Three men robbed the State National Bank in the morning using a new automobile. The loot amount is undetermined.
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Austin
INS
Todey Inelfent
Railroad Commission
Lan A Smith
Crairauin
Euact
Eras 0. Thompson
O. V.terrell
Depew
Okla
State National Bank
Legislature begins session with governor nomination plans
Austin January 16 The Terna legislature opens at 11 30 a m tomorrow in the house to inaugurate Mrs Miriam A Fergusson as governor and Edene 3 With As Heblenalit governor The house met briefly this morning recessing to finish decorating the chamber for tomorrow's ceremony Speaker Cole Stevenson said committee appointments would be ready today Sixty to eighty bills introduced including a Wichita Falls Independent School District formation bill a real estate broker licensing bill and a repeal of a provision preventing state aid to nearby schools The senate rejected a proposal to raise salaries for both houses to 3 a day A simple pay resolution for senators failed 15 to 1 5 The pay issue may be settled at 10 a day for both houses pending agreement The tax plan would reduce the maximum state property tax after 1934 to 57 cents per 100 with school tax at 35 cents and Confederate pension max at 7 cents Arthur Duggan co signed the resolution and Sen Woodward urged a compromise compromise committee expected to recommend the usual 10 daily for members.
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Austin
Sessiory
House of Representatives
Mirlam A. Fergusson
Edene
Cole Stevenson
Wichita Falls
T Ie
Wes
Senate
Carly Wile
W. R. Poege
Waco
Wester Woodward
Senalae Woodward
House
Ben G. Ontal
Arthur Duggan
Littleheln
Che
Bank Fails to Open Doors in Wichita
Wichita report shows Farmers State Bank not opening today while seeking reorganization. The bank, established in 2018, held deposits around $700,000. Classified notes mention a brick home at 2024 West Woodlawn and related rent details.
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Kansas Bank
Wichita
Farmers State Bank
Weat Woodlawn
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