Blue Sky Laws Battle Over Franchise Tax Dispute
Jan. 22 ruling centers on Goldenrod Oil Co against the attorney general and secretary of state over blue sky laws. John Marlin, blue sky commissioner, accuses plaintiffs of seeking to abolish the law while the company fights a franchise tax based on 3,200,000 capital stock after initial charter denial. The suit seeks charter forfeiture amid broader efforts to strengthen the prevent law.
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Goldenrod Oi
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Blue Sky
John Marlin
Owe
Martineux
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
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Blue Ski
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Stove Nearly Burns House at West Mistletoe Avenue
W O Linden of 1612 West Mistletoe Avenue acted quickly to avert a major fire by throwing a flaming oil heater from the servant’s quarters. The stove exploded in midair as it left his hand, sending burning fuel about the room before Linden hurled it out. Both he and the servant narrowly escaped injury as smoke filled the rear quarters.
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Linden
Livestock Show Draws Strong Early Interest
Fort Worth Texas January 20 More interest is shown in the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show exhibits than ever before with the event set for March 1 to 10 Manager John B Davis notes premium lists totaling 353 000 in prizes across all departments Breeders in Indiana and other states have requested entry forms Seven prizes were added this year to encourage better herd management stall maintenance and sanitary premises at the show
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Bersice
Fort Worth
Teron
John B. Davis
Indoy
Bill to Cut Auto License Fees in Texas Legislature
A proposed bill to reduce automobile license fees was presented to the Forty-Sixti Legislature by Rep. Mas Holder of Lancaster and Rep. Jack Keller of Dallas. The plan sets a base registration of 83 dollars for motorcycles and 50 dollars for automobiles over 2000 pounds, with a 10 cent charge for every additional 100 pounds. All funds would divert to county property taxes, with an exemption up to 400,000 dollars for the highway department.
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Myntercatione
Frevier
Acstin
Verge
Jon
Abe Highway Department
Bill Would Move Bodies of Heroes to Austin Cemetery
A Texas bill proposes transferring the remains of many heroes from other locations to the state cemetery in Austin. The measure, named by sponsor Tom Belave of Dallas, includes moving graves to the store cemetery and erecting monuments at various sites if enacted.
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AUSTIN, Jan_ Fight
Tuousang
Dolore
Sovghi
General Revenue Fund
Austin
Ceu Atery
Tom Belave
Dallas
Tomainy
Vaas
Heracy
Store
Hite
Tom Love Introduces Bill To Give Texas Baumes Laws
Austin January 22 Senator Tom Lara of Dallas introduced two measures modeled on the Baumes Law of New York. One bill provides a life sentence for a fourth felony conviction while a second increases penalties for successive felonies. A third measure would allow prosecutors to comment on a defendant’s failure to testify in his own behalf.
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Tom Love
Texas
Austin
Tom Lara
Dallas
Livo
New York
al Smith
Love
Dallas Solon
Alteres
Tob
Texas at Measure Read Exemption Bill Advances Senate
Texas measure seeks tax exemption for University of Texas obligations to boost bond value and university finances. Senter A J Wirta of Seguin introduced the bill as Lee secord reviling controversy surfaces in the senate. WI McGill, president of the Texas Es-Students, declared support.
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Austin
University of Texas
Senter
A. J. Wirta
Seguin
Senate
Lee Secord
WI McGill
Texas Es-Students
Ice delivery regulation bill faces opposition in Texas
In Austin on January 22 the Webb-Holder house bill to regulate manufacture and delivery of ice by the state railroad commission drew opposition from the Municipal League of Texas which aligned against the measure. The hot committee on gauges heard proponents and opponents argue for four hours as the bill moved toward potential decisions.
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Austin
Webb-Holder House
State Railroad Commission
Municipal League of Texas
Gammion Cartier
Mendas
Awards Totaling 582 079 36 In Six Counties
Austin dispatch reports state to set road awards totaling 582 079 36 across six counties. The highway commission let a batch of contracts totaling about 1 500 000 with two thirds of funding from state and federal aid. County details include Avcher county paving on 48 81 miles of cover pavement for 48546 02 and widening work on highway 12 between Harlin gen and San Henito in Cameron county.
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Austin
Five Highway Commission
Avcher County
Highway 12
Harlingen
San Henito
Cameron County
Senator McFarlane backs prison rule reform plan
W D McFarlane of Graham, chair of the senate prison committee, says no changes needed in the state prison system. He plans a bill embracing his ideas for reduction, with several senators and house members collaborating this week.
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Aysterm
W. D. McFarlane
Graham
Senate
Priven Committee
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The
Louse
Centralizing Prisons Plan Outlined by Senate Panel
Senator W D McMarlane head of the senate penitentiary committee argues centralization of the prison system under the current forms is unnecessary. He contends reform requires costly changes and warns against dismantling the present land-based model.
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Tau
Ind Neo
Houston
Lexus
W.D. McMarlane
Graham
Senate ‘Penitentiary Committee
Rogers Backs Act to Purify Voting
A. D. Rogers of San Antonio, a former member of the house, spent Tuesday in Austin where he announced his intention to sponsor a bill to end the Terrell election fraud in the primary. He warned of startling revelations about Bexar County elections that may affect the McCloskey Worebuch contest.
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Rogers
A. D. Rogers
San Antonio
Hose
Austin
Jie
Iaw
Bexar County
Measure to Check Gangsters Use of Dynamite
A Texas senate invitation to curb dynamite crimes by banning shipment to gangsters and racketeers. The bill would require purchasers of dynamite to reveal their addresses, amounts, and sale dates, with violations punishable by fines up to 200 dollars or up to 50 days in jail.
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Austin
Texas
J. W. Beck
DeKalb
Bowie County
Senate
Thornsby Becomes First to Pass Bill in Senate Sessions
Senator John W. Thornsby of Austin claims the first bill passed this session, repealing land lines swiftly. He also moved to indefinitely table a bill moving Lamb County’s county seat from Olton to Littlefield, killing the measure.
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Austin
John OW. Thornsby
Senate
Tie
Lamb County
Olton
Littlefield
Hidalgo Vote Decision Held in Hidalgo County Race
Austin, Jan. 22 A Hidalgo county election dispute over the Ninety third Judicial district contest between Gordon Griffin and J R Lelie will not be decided for days. After yesterday’s attorney arguments Judge George Cathown reserved ent authorities noting he would take the issues under advisement.
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Hidalgo County
HBC
Gordon Griffin
J. R. Lelie
Judicial Disset
Hidalgo
Travis County District Court
George Cathown
Ent
Cousins Elected in Beaumont Texas Senate Special
Cousins of Beaumont win the special election to succeed the late state Senator HD Triplett. The victory confirms both cousins won the seats in the Texas Senate race held January 23. The results elevate the cousins to regional political leadership in Beaumont and highlight a rare family success in state government.
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NWA
Beaumond
Cousins
Beaumont
Mene
Ube
HD. Triplett
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