Radical House joint resolution aims to reshape Texas judiciary
Final adoption by the Texas House of a joint resolution to amend the constitution to revise the state judiciary seeks to abolish the Courts of Civil Appeal and overhaul the entire system. The measure, introduced by Representative De Bogory, faces Senate action and possible public vote if adopted.
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Asc
Thomason
el Paso
South Texas
Legislature Debate Shapes Texas Court and Redistricting
The Texas Legislature considers extending the session to March 20 and approves a congressional redistricting bill, reappointing the Supreme Court to fifteen members while preserving lower courts. A strong anti blacklisting bill battles on, with progress on banking, workmen’s comp, and a university college division proposal amid an active political clash.
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Middleton
Waco Water, Light and Power Company
Tillotson
University of Texas
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Robbins
Wilson
United States
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Morris Sheppard
House of Representatives
Texas
K. M. Johnston
Harris County
Texas Senate
Washington, D. C
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Mr. Fly
Dunnam
Ferguson State Farm
Madison County
Zeppelins Praise Across Berlin and Funeral Details
Berlin papers celebrate Count von Zeppelin for his lifework and private sacrifice. They recall his 25 year old wartime voyage from New York to Baltimore aboard a French destroyer. The oak and metal funeral casket was sealed and sent to Stuttgart for burial.
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Count von Zeppelin
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
America
Baltimore
Stuttgart
Dr. Herbert C Berry Reaches Century Mark in Chicago
Dr. Herbert C Berry of Chicago celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a long career capped after fourteen years in practice. Born in New York he notes a lineage of long-lived relatives including a grandfather who lived to 103 and a mother who reached 97. He admits no longevity recipe but credits a lifetime of tobacco chewing and liquor use for much of his life.
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Chicago
Herbert C. Berry
New York
Berry
Cutout Request Promises Money by Mail
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout with five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive trial packages of Foley Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, claiming relief for coughs, colds, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder issues, and digestion. The notice is signed A. M. Fischer and labeled an advertisement.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Texas Senate Endorses Armed Neutrality Resolution
Texas Senate endorses President Wilsons armed neutrality policy amid crisis. The resolution commends Wilson Culberson and Sheppard for backing the presidents effort to protect American rights and honor, directs publication in the journal, and transmission to federal lawmakers and President Wilson.
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Tex
Robbins
Alderdice
Wilson
Senate
Senate of Texas
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Charles A. Culberson
Morris Sheppard
House of Representatives
United
Congress
Texas
Heuermann Enters Race For Commissioner Of Streets
Louis Heuermann, president of the San Antonio Turn Verein, announces his candidacy for commissioner of streets and public works in the coming municipal election. A Native American of German American stock, he pledges taxpayer economy and street improvements. Heuermann also serves as vice president of the Bowling Club and director of the Casino Association.
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Louis Heuermann
San Antonio
San Antonio Turn Verein
Heuermann
Casino Association
the Elks
Belknar
Roach & Barnes Company President Ties to Local Groups
The Roach and Barnes Company president is identified with several local organizations including the Rifles Association, the Beethoven Maennerchor and the Hermann Sons, reflecting a strong community involvement.
Texas Jack Rabbits Push Into Markets
A statement from the Texas Department of Agriculture notes growing commercialization of jack rabbits in Texas. The home market and foreign markets see gains with a Texas commission reporting 80,000 pounds shipped to eastern markets. Systematic efforts by the department reduced rabbit numbers and crop damage relief follows.
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Austin
Tex
State Department of Agriculture
Texas
Texas Commission
Department of Agriculture
Beginnings of Poster Display Ban in London
London officials announce new order ending street news vendors posting contents posters to indicate papers for sale. Government aims to conserve paper supply by banning counterfeit or extra notices and requires use of counter bills.
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London
Norway to Organize Industries
London dispatch notes Norway proposes a council of state to authorize a department of industrial supply. The department would handle industrial organizations and the country’s production amid circumstances affecting import trade.
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Nowegian
Thing
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