Irwin seizes on graft claims in Texas penitentiary inquiry
Representative T K Irwin of Dallas prompts a House resolution to appoint a committee to investigate graft, waste, and extravagance in the Texas penitentiary system. He asserts eight charges backed by facts, including low cotton sale prices, state bloodhounds sold at profit, and exorbitant ferry fees, with a strong push for a thorough inquiry.
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Sam Houston Bank Names New Officers
Directors for the ensuing year were elected at a stockholders meeting of the Sam Houston State Bank and Trust Company. The slate included W. K. Ewing, Walter P. Nayéer, William C. Church, W. Church, W. E. Evans, General W. Scott, and B. H. Brinkmoyer.
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Sam Houston State Bank and Trust Company
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Walter P. Nayéer
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W. Church
W. HE. Evans
W. & Scoty
May Peterson Sings to Members of Texas House
Austen Jan 22 narrow session sees two women dominate Texas House. May Peterson Thompson, Metropolitan Grand Opera star, spoke from the speakers stand with Col Ernest Thompson present. She thanked Texans for inviting her, sang "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You" and "Dixie" to cheering lawmakers.
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Dixie
Love Tragedy Ends In Three Deaths In Houston
Three people die after a short gun duel on Congress Avenue. Detective Pete Corrales, restaurant owner Max Martinez, and 25 year old Antonia Guzman are killed after a love triangle ends in a fatal shootout. Witnesses describe a sudden exchange of gunfire as Martinez and Corrales confront Corrales' lover. Police say the lovers had a troubled relationship with prior quarrels.
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Houston
Pete Corrales
Max Martinez
Juanite Gussman
Congress Avenue
Martinez Sweeteart
Martin
Corrales
Cayras
Martha
Carris
Martinez
Bach
Corras
Martines
Paul Diablo
Jefe Houston
Martine
Antonia
Pay Poll Tax Persistence Amid Citywide Strife
Fragmented OCR shows citizens debating poll taxes and tax collection as fear and protest ripple through the city. Mentions of public officials, stores, and local gatherings indicate widespread tax anxiety and ongoing enforcement uncertainties.
Abolition Move Sparks State Administrative Board Plan
The House introduced a bill creating a seven member state administrative board to supervise all departments and institutions, replacing three salaried control board members. If enacted, the governor, chairman, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor, attorney general, highway commissioner and superintendent of public instruction would form the board. Also noted are proposals for Cleveland County as a new county and other bills on divorce proof, motor vehicle certificates, and raising compulsory education age to sixteen.
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McDougal
Hull
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Divert
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Merkel
Railroad Commission
Teer
Granger
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Lubbock
Second adviser named for Miriam Ferguson
Austin, Jan. 22. Mrs. Ouica Ferguson Nalle, daughter of Miriam Ferguson, is chosen as the governor’s second adviser for the next two years. She will manage first lady duties at the governor’s mansion and act as an aide with political insight and business experience. Her appointment follows Miriam Ferguson’s campaign pledge to govern with help and guidance.
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Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Lone Star
James E.ferguson
Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Miriam Ferguson
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Nalle
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Governors Mansion
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Mexican laborers assured for Farris
A telegram to Mason Sixon, president of the Packlanders Association of Hanstown, says Congress will likely do nothing this year to curb Mexican immigration. A San Antonio Chamber of Commerce meeting, set to unite South Texas landing cities on immigration, was postponed. Farmers fear any restriction could affect labor for 7 percent of hay and nearly all rangeland operations, per chamber official C. Ho Atvoril.
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Mexico
Mason Sixon
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The
Chamber of Commerce
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House to discuss new legislation in morning session
The House planned a 2 PM meeting to address routine business and several bill introductions. The criminal justice committee was due to act on the Mankin anti masking bill and the Tie win bill abolishing the shat. Osher committees were set for morning sessions and debate on the Mantis bill last night favored, with change on death penalty confinement limits.
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Avetix
Vera Osher
Sas
Daring aviator from Houston plans winter residence in San Antonio
Freddie Lund an acclaimed daring flyer arrives in San Antonio from Houston with his airship and mechanic. He previously gained fame rescuing a woman from the airship gears near Elington Field and was a spectator at Gates Flying Circus. Witnesses say about five thousand watched a tense rescue unfold during a dangerous landing.
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Graham Jury Gets Bank Robbery Case Grabharm
Louis Tilghman faces trial in the ninety second district as prosecutors recount witnesses from John Reed's recent conviction. The case centers on Tilghman allegedly guarding the bank exterior and the car while others robbed the State bank, with testimony linking him to the theft and the getaway.
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Graham
Grabam
Louis Tilghman
Tilghman
John Reed
Iy ‘Iighman
Ate
Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Restoration
Promotes a home remedy using four ounces of ordinary liquid arven to dissolve dandruff by overnight application. Rub in gently at night. by morning most dandruff will be gone and a few more uses complete the destruction. Claims itching will stop and hair will look and feel better. liquid arven available at drug stores.
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Tom
Regulated billiard halls urged in proposed bill
An Austin report describes a bill introduced by Rep Alfred Wetsch to license and regulate recreation establishments including billiard and pool halls. The bill, backed by the National Billiard Association, requires $30 per billiard table yearly license fees, bonds of $1,050, and bans charging for pool use. It sets operating rules and age restrictions for such venues.
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IMA S APPOINTMENTS TO THE TEXAS SENATE TODAY
Governor Miriam A Ferguson will submit her first list of about 25 to 30 appointments to the Texas Senate this afternoon. Sains S W Meharg as secretary of State and Mark McGee named adjutant general are expected among the nominees. It is not disclosed whether four Texas University regents will be submitted.
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Mail Problems To Be Discussed At Havana Meeting
Fragmentary report notes a Dallas flight club meeting set for Wednesday to address mail problems. A person named Brooks Meld is mentioned, with plans to return to Brooks Field on Thursday. The source is unclear on dates and full context.
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