Peace and Prosperity Reign in Philippines
Vice Governor Newton A. Gilbert of the Philippines arrives in New York on vacation and says peace and prosperity prevail in the islands. He notes half a million educated natives, growing security, and progress in education and self government while dismissing war talk with Japan as preposterous.
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First Accurate Time Is Now Determined on Manhattan Island
Edwin Smith of the United States coast and geodetic survey determined Manhattan Island's longitude and latitude from the stars at the American Museum of Natural History. Using a transit and zenith telescope chronometer, a registering instrument and a telegraph link to Washington, he spent about an hour aligning observations. Two more observations are planned before results are released. He will next go to Alaska then Texas for similar work.
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Edwin Smith
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
American Museum of Natural History
Washington
Army officers dine at Seventeenth infantry and Eleventh cavalry dinner
Officers from the Seventeenth Infantry and Eleventh Cavalry gathered at the Menger hotel garden for a joint dinner. Captain H A White presided as toastmaster, with Col J T Van Orsdale and Col Jas Parker toasting. Readings and music by Miss Claudia Smith Miss Inez Miller and Lloyd Spencer enhanced the evening.
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Commodore Benedict Returns After River Voyage and Shipwreck
Commodore E. Benedict of New York arrives home after a two month trip that included an Amazon voyage and a seven day shipwreck in his yacht the Virginia on the Colorado reef off Cuba. He returns with no apparent ill effects from the ordeal.
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Letters From the People on Prohibition and Local Opinion
A reader argues for allowing intelligent discussion on liquor issues in the paper while opposing alcohol abuse and crime. The letter questions local versus state wide options and criticizes aldermen aligned with Callaghan for suppressing independent thought.
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Joseph Perkins
M. D. Yoakum
Texas
Questioning Callaghan’s grip and a city budget plan
A voter argues against Callaghan and his allies in a tense local dispute. The note attacks the mayor’s perceived dictatorial aims and praises a commission budget plan that spreads city expenses over sixty days, asking if officials serve the people or the mayor.
Election Judges Appointed for July 22 Vote
Gonzales Texas June 21 The commissioners court in special session appointed election judges and clerks to conduct the July 22 election under the attorney general ruling.
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Commissioners’ Court
Take in next Sunday want ads run four days
Start your want ads tomorrow to run four days including next Sunday for the cost of eight days. A four time ad in The a is generally sure to bring results.
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Thea
Summer Normal Opens at A and M College
About one hundred men and women have registered for the summer normal at A. and M. college in College Station Texas and more are arriving daily. The school opened Monday under direction of R. F. Davis superintendent of schools at Nacogdoches. The faculty is selected from the A. and M. college.
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A. & M. College
R. F. Davis
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Clementa Evans Improves After Sinking Spell
Clementa Evans former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans showed slight improvement this morning at his Atlanta home after a sinking spell yesterday afternoon. He had been seriously affected by rheumatism and rallied through the night. A. Collman, promoter.
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