Penny Postage Bill Likely To Pass
Washington reports a proposed 1 cent local delivery postage bill supported by Senator Sheppard and Representatives Stephens Helvering Dickinson Lobeck Carter Thompson Hastings. Indications point to House adoption by a substantial majority as petitions flow from districts nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
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Stephens
Texas
Helvering
Kansas
Dickinson
Missouri
Lobeck
Nebraska
Carter, Thompson
Hastings
Oklahoma
Congress
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Darker Gray Hair
Advert reads a hair product claim promising to darken gray hair instantly. It touts scalp health benefits and a soft lustrous finish, with a guarantee and a money back offer. Sold as a big bottle for 50c at Summer's Drug Store in San Antonio, with mail order available.
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San Antonio
Texas
Push for One-Cent Local Postage Gains Senate Support
A national push to cut local postage from two cents to one cent gains momentum as Senators Gore and Weeks advocate tests on revenue and mail volume. They argue lower rates would boost business without hurting government finances and expect Rep John A Moon to back the move in the House committee.
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Gore
Weeks
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
Burleson
Congress
Post Office Department
House of Representatives
John A. Moon
Tennessee
House Committee On Post Offices
Mendell Faces Skepticism Over Robertson Insurance Compromise
In Austin on June 5, Rep George W Mendell Jr of Travis County has limited support for a compromise on the Robertson insurance law. He proposed a plan allowing big life companies into Texas without investments if a 4 percent gross receipts tax applies, diminishing with Texas investments or loans at 6 percent. Senator Warren reportedly opposes repeal and favors a July primary vote, while more than 45 000 signatories seek to place the issue on the ballot.
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Austin
Tex
George W. Mendel, Jr
Travis County
Robertson
R. L. Warren
Terrell
Texas
Mendell
Warren
Democratic Executive Committee
Fire Insurance Hearing Resumed In Texas Rate Proposal
The State Fire Insurance Commission resumed hearings on the proposed 33 1 2 percent rate increase for mercantile risks and 10 percent for dwellings and apartment houses. Municipalities and mercantile interests protested the rise, insurers to present justifications, with sessions likely to continue through the week.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State
Fire Insurance Commission
Governor Ferguson Leads Texas Delegation to St Louis
Governor Ferguson will headline Texas at the National Convention in St Louis while leading the state delegation. He plans a staged trip including Waco and a special train with Lt Governor Hobby presiding in his absence. The governor will review two years in office and may speak again before July primaries.
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Tex
Ferguson
Waco
San Antonio
Texas
St. Louis
W. P. Hobby
Vasquez Heads to Mexico City for Carranza Conference
Ishman Vasquez Mexican vice consul at Del Rio said he would meet with First Chief Carranza in Mexico City to refute reports he authorized a cross border punitive expedition after the Glenn Springs raid. He spoke with Colonel Sibley of Del Rio before leaving but details of the talks were not released.
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Tex
Mexico
Carranza
Sibley
Glenn Springs
Ishman Vasquez
del Rio
Menicy
Vasquez
Siley
Tourists flood Corpus Christi as summer season opens
Corpus Christi reports the largest early season tourist arrival in its history with hotels receiving inquiries and bath establishments optimistic. Officials expect the summer season to begin fully by July 1 as the See America First spirit persists amid the European conflict. Through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago operate daily. round trips to New York priced at 76.35 dollars noted in advertisements.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
America
Closing Exercises At State Blind Institute In Austin
Closing exercises at the State Blind Institute in Austin Texas will be held tonight in the auditorium. Diplomas and certificates will be awarded to graduates and honor pupils by Governor James E Ferguson. The commencement sermon was given Sunday at First Baptist by Rev. W A Hamlett. Graduates include Billy Farle Allen Edward Broadbent Oscar George Kelley James LeRoy Kirton Edward Gregory Pope and several listed scholars.
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Austin
Tex
State Blind Institute
Jams E. Ferguson
First Baptist Church
W. A. Hamlett
Billy Farle Allen
Edward Broadbent
Oscar George Kelley
James LeRoy Kirton
Edward Gregory Pope
Clara Carlisle
Irma S Conner
Elsie Mildred Lemke
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotes Gentle Liver Cleaning
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy to replace calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims calomel can cause bone necrosis and sickness, while Liver Tone leaves users feeling alert, with improved digestion and regular bowels the next day.
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Dodson
Schiff Declares End to Jewish Politics and Alliances
Jacob H. Schiff spoke at the Kehillah convention in New York saying he will sever ties with Jewish politics and work as a private individual for his people. He pledged support for civic rights in war zones but insisted his duty ends at that commitment. The address drew strong applause and Leon J. Sanders praised Schiff as the greatest Jew alive today.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Kehillah
Jewish Community of
Mr. Schiff
Schiff
American Jewish Congress
Congress Movement
Poland
Russia
Roumania
Palestine
Leon J. Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Mexicans Hold Parade in Monterey Over Anti-Intervention Sentiment
About 16 000 Mexicans marched through Monterey on Sunday to protest possible American intervention in Mexico. A circular letter urged patriotic display and warned that Americans could trespass Mexico sovereignty. The orderly protest drew participation from the better class, peon elements, and many women and children amid anti American remarks.
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Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Monterey
Prominent Corpus Christi Booster O C Walton Dies
O C Walton a leading Corpus Christi citizen dies of heart failure Saturday. He moved from Grandview to Corpus Christi nine years ago where he worked in lumber with Hill Lumber Co and later led the local Taylor Lumber branch. He served as a deacon at First Baptist and was a Woodmen of the World member. Interment is planned in Grandview.
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Tex
O. C. Walton
Grandview
Texas
Mr. Walton
Hill Lumber Company
Taylor Lumber Company
The
Woodmen of the World
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