Legislature May Adjourn By April
Austin March 8 The regular session of the Thirty third legislature is likely to end by April 1 with sine die adjournment in both houses. The Senate may move earlier, and leaders expect to finish the general appropriation bill within twenty days. Night sessions are under way to wrap up measures, while the governor may call a special session if the money bill stalls.
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Willacy
Senate Finance Committee
House Committee On
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Weinert
Senator Collins Objects To 64 Hour Women Employees Bill
Senator Collins criticizes the 64 hour bill for women in industrial enterprises as engrossed in the Senate last night. The so called nine hour law faced constant amendments, weakening the measure as it moved through the chamber and was discussed in the House thereafter.
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Mills
House
Collins
Social clubs bill reported favorably by senate committee
Senate judiciary panel endorsed the executive committee draft aimed at preserving bona fide social clubs while banning non bona fide groups. House action pending. Governor Colquitt's penitentiary reform report cites graft, graft charges, and inefficiency. Reedy urges staff removals and better cooperation among officers, employers, and chiefs to drive reform.
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Senate Judiciary Committee No. 2
House Committee
Texas
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Reedy
House
Sullivan
Mr. Reedy
House Adopts Salary Plan For Officials In Texas
Austin March 8 After a late night session the Texas House adopted the Davis Oliver Reeves bill to shift county and precinct officials to salaries from fees. A heated final vote on the anti pass law granted passes to veterans wives and certain officials while restricting others and limiting passes to official business. A Boehmer illiteracy bill faced a hard final passage after days of debate.
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Austin
Tex
Davis Oliver Reeves
Boehmer
Governor Sends Appointments to State Board of Medical Examiners
Governor Colquitt submitted to the Texas Senate a slate for the State Board of Medical Examiners listing W. B. Collins Houston W. L. Crosthwaite McLennan George L. Baker Wood J H Evans Anderson and EB Osborn Johnson as regular medicine reps J F Bailey McLennan and Paul M Peck Bexar as osteopath reps M E Daniels Fannin and George W Johnson Bexar as eclectics T J Crowe Dallas and H C Morrow Travis as homeopaths plus a Riverside restaurant ad touting seafood and meals at 25 cents.
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Tex
Colquitt
Senate
State Board of Medical Examiners
W. B. Collins
Houston
W. L. Crosthwaite
McLennan County
George L. Baker
Wood County
J. H. Evans
Anderson
EB. B. Osborn
Johnson County
Regular School of Medicine
J. F. Bailey
Paul M. Peck
Bexar County
M. E. Daniels
Fannin County
George W. Johnson
T. J. Crowe
Dallas County
H. C. Morrow
Travis County
Maytorena mobilizes 10000 as Huerta struggle deepens
Reports from Mexico indicate Maytorena claims an army of 10 000 will be fielded soon as federal forces surge into Coahuila and Sonora. Rural police guard rails near Nogales while Yaqui tensions rise and Maytorena faces calls over his alleged role in fomenting rebellion.
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Huerta
Maytorena
Sonora
Kosterlitzky
Southern Pacific
Nogales
Arizona
Madero
Naco
Cananea
Nogal
Coahuila
Monclova
Maytorenas
San Luis Potosi
Tracy Aubert
Jefe Politicos
Zepeda
Carranza
Cheche Campos
Matamoros
Laguna
Torreon
Reynaldo Diaz
Sinaloa
Guaymas
Gil
Ojeda
Agenta
Mayterena
Granados
United States
Texas
Pascual Orozco
Orozco
Cabinet May Take Action In Mexico Over Madero Conspiracy
Reports from Mexico City say Alfonso Madero arrived in Washington as details of the Madero conspiracy are reviewed. Huerta weighs publicizing the late president's correspondence to show anti-American agitation, while U S authorities could be asked to prevent revolu tionary plots by exiles in the United States. The cabinet and military moves swirl as battles loom near Monclova and prosecutions unfold.
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Alfonso Madero
Washington
Madero
United States
Huerta
Republic
Veracruz
Georgia
Francisco I. Madero
Jefe Politicos
Madero Family Holds Silent Conference in New York
A Madero family meeting in Maderos hold New York last night extended late with no clear decision on Mexico affairs. Alfonso Madero arrived from Washington to participate while Francisco I. Madero Sr. declined to discuss any representations to Washington. The group described their position as precarious and uncertain and opted for silence. Francisco Madero Sr Ernesto Madero and Rafael Hernandez, related officials, were among those arriving from Havana aboard the Ward Line steamer Mexico.
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Madero
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Alfonso Madero
Washington
Francisco I. Madero Sr
Francisco I. Madero
Diaz-Huerta
Havana
Francisco Madero Sr
Ernesto Madero
Rafael Hernandez
Sec
Turmoil in Chihuahua as rebels halt rail traffic
Rapid revolt against Huerta spreads from Sonora to Chihuahua where ex-Maderistas join constitutionalists. Central railway between Chihuahua City and Rosalia is destroyed, halting traffic from Mexico City to the border. Northern lines damaged near Juarez as Villa contemplates operations amid armistice conditions. All remains quiet at Juarez and Chihuahua City.
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Rebels Capture Lampasas Town in Coahuila War
Rebels loyal to Venustiano Carranza reportedly seized Lampasas, Coahuila, after a night battle that left five dead, per train passengers from Monterrey. Federals departed Monterey and Nuevo Laredo late last night for a recapture mission.
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Tex
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Coahuila
Lampasas
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Assessment Plan Outlined for City Paving Projects
A bond issue committee approved spending paving funds only by front-foot assessment and prioritizing a defined street network for first improvements. The group endorsed a draft city charter with a nonmandatory front-foot paving clause, preserving city choice. Members included C. M. Cain and L. B. Clegg among others.
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C. M. Cain
L. B. Clegg
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Jack Neal
John M. Wilson
H. G. Staacke
Lee Petrich
Freq Hummert
Albert Kronkosky
Frank Winerich
Charles Graebner
Baker Nominated for Senate Secretary by Democratic Caucus
J M Baker of South Carolina was nominated as assistant librarian of the Senate by the Democratic caucus in Washington March 8. The vote tally was 25 to 23 with scattered votes for Joseph R Wilson, Obe diah Gardner, and others. The caucus also renominated Thomas Keller of West Virginia as assistant door keeper before adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
J. M. Baker
South Carolina
Senate
Democratic Caucus
Joseph R. Wilson
Obediah Gardner
Maine
Thomas iKeller
West Virginia
Chicago firm ralled waged if employed witness blames parents
Edward Hillman of Hillman's department store told the Illinois vice commission he linked low wages to immorality among women. He said 817 workers at his Chicago store include 46 paid $5, 24 at $4, 23 at $3.50, and six at $3, mostly from parents seeking business learning for daughters. He supported investigator checks on living wages and minimums, and suggested $8 or $9 a week for a girl to live independently.
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Edward Hillman
Hillman’s
Illinois Vice Commission
Barratt O'Hara
Hillman
O'Hara
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Mandel Bros
Mandel
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Mr. Hillman
James Simpson
Marshall Field & Co
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Beall
Tessie
Pearce Arrested in Assault Case at Santa Rosa Hospital
Elbert Pearce and wife Mrs Etta Pearce were found near death in their St Anthony Hotel room from razor cuts. Pearce was arrested at 9:45 a m on an assault with intent to murder charge based on Justice Campbell affidavit. Preliminary hearing set for 2 p m.
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Elbert Pearce
Etta Pearce
St. Anthony
Bexar County
Justice Campbell
Pearce
Santa Rosa Hospital
Campbell
Verdict for $15000 against Texas Power & Light Co.
In Waco Texas March 8 a district court verdict awarded Mrs Ruth Bird $15000. The judgment follows the death of her husband George Bird when a steam pipe burst at the defendant plant last August.
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Waco
Tex
Texas Power & Light Company
Ruth Bird
Antarctic explorer Ma wson expedition members die mystery
News that Lieutenant B. E. Ninnis and Dr. Merz, members of Dr. Douglas Mawson s expedition since late 1912, have perished has caused much mystification among scientists worldwide.
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Leon Lecomte Dead Early Settler of San Antonio
Leon Lecomte aged 77 died at his Corpus Christi boulevard home at 10 30 last night. Born August 15 1837 in Soissons France he came to San Antonio in 1841 and became a prominent landowner and cattle raiser with ties to Losoya. Survived by wife Octavia Toudouze and seven children Louis Charles Angell Marie Adele Florence Emilie. Funeral 9 15 Monday from the residence with 10 o’clock Mass at St Marys Catholic Church and burial in St Marys cemetery.
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St. Mary's Cemetery
Apartment site sale on Main Avenue spurs office, hotel plans
Dr Frank Barber paid $24750 for a 50 foot frontage at 514 Main Avenue, near Houston Street, in a record unimproved price. The 72 foot deep lot sold through Aldrich Bros. Realty as Barber plans a company headquarters and Herbert Wood contemplates a modern four story apartment house on the adjoining frontage. Real estate interest grows as Rand and Clower buildings boost Main Avenue.
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Murder of Mme Constant shocks Bushire in Persia
In Teheran on March 8 a Belgian customs director in Bushire, his wife Mme Constant, were attacked while driving home. An unidentified Persian fired from behind the carriage, mortally wounding Mme Constant and severely injuring M Constant. The assailant fled.
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Presidents Church and Wilsons Inauguration Plans
The piece notes the edifice known as the church of the presidents drawing attention to the president’s family expected to attend tomorrow. It also covers Manuel Quezon delivering Philippine congratulations to President Wilson and a cable from Speaker Osmond urging progress toward Philippine independence. Richard Olney being offered ambassadorship to Great Britain is mentioned as uncertain, with no final diplomatic appointments. Seventy Indian delegates from various tribes visited Interior Secretary Lane, presenting a wealth estimated at 300 million dollars and seeking assurances of continued protection of tribal interests.
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White House
Wilson
Richard Olney
Boston
Cleveland
Great Britain
Olney
Court of St. James
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Secretary Lane
Interior
Lane
Labor Policy Outlined By New Labor Secretary
Washington March 8 William B Wilson baby member of the cabinet and head of the new department of labor today summarized the policy he will follow. He said he will represent the government not organized labor in discharging his duties though his views will be influenced by his labor dealings. The department’s program draws keen interest and Wilson’s supporters cite his past fair judgments and tolerance in labor legislation.
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William
Wilson
Department of Labor
Organized Labor
Deparment of
Samuel Gompers
American Federation Labor
Labor
American Federation of Lab
Burleson Delays Postmaster Appointments
Postmaster General Burleson said no new appointments for postmasters before April 1, except emergencies. About 1500 Taft era appointments not acted on by the Senate will require President Wilson to fill. Burleson intends to protect civil service workers and maintain efficiency in the Post Office Department as a large business institution.
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D. C
Burleson
Senate
Wilson
Civil Service
Lynching is Evil Says Spectator Editorial
London readers see an editorial condemning lynching as an evil to be stopped by the Wilson administration. The piece argues United States policy in the Philippines will not withdraw and that the Panama Canal’s security relies on regional tranquility, exposing supposed U S non intervention.
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Wilson
the Spectator
United States
Wison
Philippines
Panama Canal
United Stat
Ballinger to be called as witness in Frost coal lands case
May Call Ballinger Chicago March 8 Former Secretary of the Interior Ballinger may be called as a witness in the trial of Albert C. Frost and four others before Federal Judge Landis. Ballinger is said to have advised on the Alabama coal lands scheme worth about ten million dollars. The defense contends witnesses acted as dummy entrants to procure lands, a process questioned in the jury impaneling work continuing today.
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Ballinger
Albert C. Frost
Judé Landis
Frost
Alaka
United States
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