Imperial to Seek State Suit In Prison Corps Authority
In Austin on May 11 Governor Ferguson weighed a proposal to allow the Imperial Surer Company to sue the state in the prison commission’s name. W. T. Eldridge of Bugerliod pressed for litigation access, while Rep W H Hill discussed a bill tied to the appropriations measure. The governor opposes a blanket provision but may favor Eldridge’s request depending on budget prospects.
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Walker County
Notice of Bids for State Charitable Institutions Supplies
Notice from the Office of State Purchasing Agent Austin Texas dated May 10 1915 invites sealed proposals received until 10 am June 21 1916 for furnishing items to state charitable and gleemosynary institutions beginning September 1915 including boats and shoes dry goods groceries laundry supplies crockery glassware kitchen utensils cutlery hardware tools electric supplies plumbing farm implements leather goods drugs fuel oils school supplies and many other items. schedules obtainable from the office in Austin George Leavy state purchasing agent advertisement.
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Railroads to Inspect Medina Dam Resort Excursion
General passenger agents of Texas railroads meet in San Antonio to inspect Medina Dam as a potential summer excursion destination. A bus trip from the Anthony Hotel to the dam includes luncheon and a return plan for a future business meeting. Officials discuss cheap weekend rates to San Antonio and a new toll road to improve access amid recent high water.
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Roosevelt libel case details and war talk fragment
In Syracuse March 11, testimony in the William Barnes versus Theodore Roosevelt libel suit shows no proven corruption by Barnes. Judge William S Andrews allows evidence on printing in Albany to reveal alleged corrupt alliances, while calling the libel claim against Barnes and Murphy unfounded. Separately, remarks on modern warfare note changing norms and a colorful Chinese fortress anecdote. The report also mentions a New York social anecdote about gifts and a husband's reaction to a donor.
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New San Antonio School Charter to be Presented
The San Antonio school board plans a mass meeting at Malo Avenue High School Tuesday night to discuss a proposed new charter. Walton Hood will read the charter. it aligns with Supreme Court rulings, reshapes trustee terms, and removes a provision allowing outside city residents on the board. The Parent-Teachers Association will present a report on a potential Wendellstone school construction.
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Folic Holders Asked to Appear in Texas House
A May session in Austin featured a debate over a resolution inviting policyholders to testify before the House committee on insurance. The House advanced the Gibbon insurance bill, sent Senate appropriations for the Panama Pacific Exposition, and discussed governor’s school funding. A new bill would alter state penitentiary appointments, shifting board selection to the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
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Knights of Columbus Hold Convention in Galveston Texas
In Galveston Texas on May 11 the state council of the Knights of Columbus opened a two day convention with delegates from across Texas. A solemn high mass at St Mary’s Cathedral marked the formal opening with Rev George Walsh of Houston as celebrant and the sermon by Rt Rev Nicholas A Gallasher of the Galveston diocese.
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Texas
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Too Many Portraits In Senate Chamber Protest
In Austin on May 11 Senator McNealus sent a communication protesting the promiscuous admission of portraits to the Senate chamber. The protest is signed by Mrs. Dusele Friscoe Hows and Mrs. Adele Brlacoe Look of Houston.
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Ambitious artists urged to public view by friends
Communication to the editor on public buildings and grounds is referred by Renittor McNenlus. Senate consideration of appropriation measures follows with an amendment raising the Confederate Home heater salary from 360 to 400. A proposal to cut the Confederate Woman's Home superintendent salary from 1500 to 200 fails.
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Lattimore
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Fourth Southern Sociological Congress Opens in Houston
In Houston on May 13 the fourth naming convention of the Southern Sociological Congress began with officers driving last night. Attendance ran below expectations as departmental conferences ran in parallel. The program featured sessions on health, moral health, child mortality, mental health, church and wealth relations, with discussions by notable speakers. The sixth general session opens at 3:20 p.m. with talks including Alcoholism science, reforming medical practices, and national health, followed by a closing session tonight. The congress adopted resolutions supporting President Wilson and expressing confidence in him, a portion of which was wired to the president.
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Coutlya Committee
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M.D
Scientine
Temperance Federstian
Alvonoham and Hoult
Edwin C Dinwiddie
Anti-Butnon League
Washington, D
Arthur D. Gall
American Peace Stxty
Washington, D. C
Robert Myer
LL. D. Methodist University
Dellas
Wilnes
Young officials aid in progress of city
Professor J. O. Cross of Pasadena, a candidate for the San Antonio public school superintendency, praises the city’s atmosphere and hospitality. He notes a fault in the rail schedule and remarks on San Antonio’s beauty and progressive city officials. Cross, staying at the St Anthony Hotel, is a former Pasadena High School principal and a University of Chicago graduate.
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Swiss engineer says Hamburg yards turn out three submarines
A Swiss engineer arriving from Hamburg said Hamburg shipyards are producing three finished submarines, two of the large class and one coast defense type, as of May. A separate note from Austin, Texas, reports the state’s move to enjoin railroads from free passes going to trial the week of May 24 after a conference among the attorney generals and railroad officials.
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White men given life in Negro murder case
In Arkansas on May 11 Marking a landmark in pel pal jurisprudence W Risher Ashley Ward and Andrew Holmes three white men about 25 were sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary for the murder of Axis Neeley an elderly Black man near Wrightsville Pacember 15 The evidence was circumstantial and no witness tied the men to Neeley's death Neeley was said to have been killed for his money believed hidden in his cabin The three defendants were seen near Neeley's cabin on the day of the crime
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Pacemiber
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Case Nearing End in Alberto Sandoval et al. v Priest et al.
Federal court proceedings on trespass to try title and damages in the case of Alberto Sandoval et al. versus Theodace Priest et al. moved toward closure with Judge Henry De Jamar Clayton indicating a Tuesday finish after a night session. Grand jurors continued deliberations with potential additional reports, while charter amendments and corporate reports dominated the docket in the May Austin session.
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Theodace Priest
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Henry de Jamar Clayton
Real Summer Comes Weather Outlook for South Region
Fragmented weather notes describe a mainly good outlook with occasional rain and unsettled conditions. Forecaster remarks mention rising temperatures and lingering chances of wet spells, with emphasis on normal to warm summer patterns across the southern area.
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