Municipal ownership of utilities praised across Texas cities
Alderman Boynton pushes study of municipally owned water systems with Dallas and Galveston mayors praising the plan. Beaumont weighs taking over waterworks while San Antonio profits abroad. Dallas, Galveston leaders cite public ownership as beneficial and advocate continued municipal control.
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Alexander Boynton
Dallas
Galveston
Beaumont
San Antonio
Belgium
Boynton
W. M. Holland
Lewis Fisher
Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Sells Hot Tom and Jerry
An advertisement notes hot Tom and Jerry drinks and refreshments served at The Gimbel Delicatessen on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House. It also promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria and general health for all ages, priced at 5 cents.
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Gimbel Delicatessen
Crockett Street
Grand Opera House
Grove
Adams to challenge Collins seat in Texas Senate test
J. T. Adams arrived with his attorney in Austin and announced an immediate court test of Senator Collins seat. Mandamus proceedings will be filed tomorrow. Adams will name several respondents, though he will not reveal them yet.
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Austin
Tex
J. T. Adams
Senate
W. A. Collins
Beaumont
Collins
Riverside Restaurant Hosts Big Chicken Supper and Dinner
A Riverside Restaurant advertises a large chicken supper tonight and a big chicken dinner tomorrow with meals priced at 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
One Day Cold Cure and Tax Reminder
Ad copy touts Bromo Quinine laxative claiming cures for a cold in one day and grip in two days. It urges payment of poli tax and features a signature line for F. W. Grove. The notice emphasizes a quick remedy and civic tax payment.
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F. W. Grove
Platform rules debate shapes Texas House agenda
In Austin on January 24 the Texas House debated adopting the San Antonio Democratic platform recommendations as precedence in floor action. The rule report passed 86 to 46 after long talks led by Speaker Chester Terrell, with Lewelling and Mills opposing the precedence of platform recommendations. The stock and bond law amendment drew major debate as members debated adherence to pledges versus parliamentary procedure.
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Austin
Tex
San Antonio
House
Committee On Rules
Chester Terrell
Lewelling
Dallas
Mills
Navarro County
Democratic Party
Tailored waists and blouses on Saturday sale
Tailored waists shirts and matinee blouses in taffeta messaline chiffon and pongee, mostly black, formerly priced four to five dollars, now two dollars and 95 cents for Saturday purchase.
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Choice
Petticoats and Halcyon Messaline Fabrics for Sale
Advertises Petticoats priced at 98c and durable Halcyon Messaline garments as long lasting and soft as silk. Mentions a black option at 1.50, plus Galatea Suitings 7c and Apron Checks 6c in assorted colors and sizes.
Senate Piles Up Bills in Austin Session
Texas Senate introduced numerous measures including cutting legislator mileage to five cents, barring spouses from testifying against each other, tax exemption for cotton goods makers for 25 years, school bond authorizations, corporate power for bridges and mills, rail detailing devices, a five member fish and oyster commission, and a raise for Supreme Court salaries to 6000. Debate on Latimore penitentiary investigation continued as McGregor pushed initiative referendum recall amendments. A state optometry board bill featured witnesses from the Texas Optical Association amid mixed physician opposition.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Terrell
Watson
McGregor
Texas
Carter
Willacy
Townsend
Murray
Fish and Oyster Commission
Connor
Supreme Court
Lattimore
Warren
Brelsford
Chamber
Optometry bill given favorable committee recommendation
The Senate committee handling the optometry bill introduced by Senator Kaufman and Representative Henry has decided on a favorable recommendation. A large delegation from the Texas Optical Association attended the meeting in Austin, Texas.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Kaufman
Galveston
House
Henry
Wichita Falls
Texas Optical Assu
Hosiery sale listing with varied prices and styles
Cotton hose for women offered in black and plain or embroidered styles. Includes 9c and 28c size ranges with sizes available in all. Also mentions 85c and 50c options and a Saturday sale time.
Toilet Goods Specials from Vintage Market
Listed items include Corylpsis Talcum Powder 9c Lyon's Tooth Powder 16c Artesia Soap or Face Powder 18c Milkweed Cream 39c and 50c Vests 39c. Also featuring lightweight rifle style vests with high necks and long sleeves in regular and outsizes at promotional prices.
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Lyon’s
Misses skirts and drawers with hemstitched details
A vintage advertisement lists goods including Misses skirts at 75c and 59c for 34 and 36 inch lengths, plus drawers at 25c and 21c with good materials, options open or closed, tucked and hemstitched, dust ruffle 59c.
What do liquor men pay bill seeks disclosure of political contributions
A Texas Senate bill introduced by Senator Vaughan would require annual reports from saloon keepers and others in the liquor trade on political contributions. The measure imposes penalties for noncompliance and targets all funds spent for political purposes.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Vaughan
Provisions on Liquor Business Reports and Corporate Forms
The text outlines annual reporting requirements for liquor businesses including ownership disclosures, affidavits, and political contribution details due by June 22. It also requires corporation stockholder names, secured debt, and a copy of financial statements. Violations forfeiture right to operate. Also mentions a bill for forming corporations to build a Corpus Christi Portland causeway.
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Troller
Corpus Christi
Portland
Nueces County
Favor Consolidation Bill Before House Committee
In Austin on January 24 the House committee on common carriers heard arguments from Alex Coke and supporters of the M. K. and T. consolidation bill. Representative Roger Byrne pressed to block passage without a clause prohibiting Katy shops from leaving Smithville, while the railroad denied any contract requiring retention there.
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Austin
Tex
House Committee On Common Carriers
Alex Coke
Roger Byrne
Katy
Smithville
Senator Willacy Proposes Irrigation Measures in Texas
In the Senate today Senator Willacy introduced two measures affecting the southwest. One bill provides for forming irrigation companies and damming streams to conserve water resources for farming and development.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Willacy
Legislature Urges Immediate $100000 Penitentiary Relief
In Austin on January 24, legislators press emergency funding for the penitentiary system amid debt and slow revenue. House author Hill of Walker County cites pending $3,000,000 penitentiary bonds as part of the broader effort. Insurance legislation also rises for a joint session to study repealing the state insurance board law and hear industry witnesses. Representative Eugene Harris of El Paso debuts a bill to abolish fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas, leaving implementation to the board of regents.
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Austin
Tex
Hill
Walker County
House
Senate
Eugene Harris
E. Paso
University of Texas
Harris
Board of Regents
Texas Education Committee Pushes School Reforms and Bond Ease
The executive committee of the Texas State Teachers' Association travels to legislative committees to urge education measures. They back rural high school law amendments, expanded county supervision, grouping counties for supervision, removing politics from county superintendents, and constitutional bond authorizations. Other officials lobby to allow a 9:30 PM saloon closing, with debate on 7:30 PM times, and bills to curb liquor traffic. Over 100 law officers arrive to protest fee-based pay as salaries contemplate.
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House
Senate
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Texas
C. Wilson
Huntsville
A. W. Evans
Uvalde
W. T. Adams
Tyler
C. A. Peterson
Yoakum
J. M. Carlisle
Arlington
G. B. Winn
Waxahachie
George H. Carpenter
Wichita Falls
W. W. Lackey
Midland
P. PF. Stewart
San Antonio
C. A. Bryant
Dallas
E. B. Stover
Mexia
W. F. Doughty
Marlin
Association
Antis
Score
House Committee On State Affairs
Senate Judiciary
Constitutional amendments committee backs Humphrey resolution
The House committee on constitutional amendments reported favorably the Humphrey resolution. It calls for an August election with two propositions, including whether to hold a constitutional convention in Oc-...
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House Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Humphrey
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