Garner Famous as Maker of Friends
Fraser Edwards profiles John Nance Garner a self made political figure from Red River County Texas famed as a collector of friends. Once a poor boy with a hickory shirt he rose to wealth and influence by gathering allies from Congress to the national party.
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Mustang Leader Garrier Pushes Hoyullican Party in Congress
Texas solon and minority leader John Garrier launches effort to install Erlend of Hoyullican as party leader in Congress. The move signals a strategic shift within the party ranks as Garrier ties support to key legislative milestones.
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Garner Jokes and Tariffs Echo in Texan Tales
The district, a major mohair producer, faces tariff talk with Underwood’s 10 percent mohair rate and zero on wool. J Hampton Alcore of Philadelphia parodied the debate with a doggerel about a goat, while comments on General Yancock’s tariff theory circulate. Texan references praise Jack Garner’s long congressional tenure, noting Culberson’s 245 senate days and Culbersons’ 22 years in the House.
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Race to St Toulis Totttean Ends In Boat Delay
New Orleans July 22 UF The race to St Toulis Totttean the speedboat Dayie and the express cruiser Martha Jane began from New Orleans Sunday. The Bogie led in the first stretch but motor trouble slowed the Martha Jane and a Natchez stop at 1 50 AM followed a long halt 60 miles above Baton Rouge. The Bogie pressed on toward Memphis while naval officials criticized the Martha Jane as hopelessly behind and unable to dock Memphis before noon.
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Greenville
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Lwrer
City Overrides Street Work Protests In NM
Desp the protests by three residents of El Paso Street, the city commissioner and Mayor Chambers decided Monday to proceed with widening and paving the street, passing an ordinance at the meeting. Opponents argued north side dwellers should pay all costs. project to cost about 23,500 dollars. Other streets to be paved include San Fernando avenue at 10,501. Hoefgen, Curaliun, and Whittier avenues at 14,058. Carson Street and Braunfels avenue at 19,810. A stray bullet injuring a person led to damages paid from the police fund.
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Laredo
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Black Man Sentenced for Fatal Confrontation in Houston
A 21 year old Black man was found guilty by a Houston jury after 40 minutes of deliberation and given a life sentence for confronting a white woman. The verdict was handed down last night in the case that drew strong public attention and highlighted racial tensions in the city.
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Tiobert Catmack
Liquor Tax Forces City to Sell Ice
The new state honor taxes trigger city actions to enter the fee business. Groceries protest taxes on liquor sales while ice delivery becomes a municipal service with several trucks deployed to distribute ice.
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Vera Drug
Mealeo
Negro Camp Fire Girls Touring Eight A
The Negro Camp Fire Girls plan a round the world trip in San Antonio. On Wednesday they will tour city streets in groups, visiting stores and houses representing foreign countries to raise support for Camp Fire work.
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Paul Sleffler
San Antonio
Laredo to Issue Mexico Tour Cards
In Mexico City on July 23 the national tourist commission said the Laredo chamber of commerce is authorized to issue entry cards for tourists visiting Mexico for up to six months. The note mentions procedures for acquiring aid and hints at financial column opportunities.
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National Tourist Commission
Tareda Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Police to Probe Dog Poisoning
Police investigate a dog poisoning incident after multiple complaints. The report cites local headquarters and calls for official inquiries into the alleged poisoning, with details emerging from the Lovestuimite area and surrounding city police units.
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