State official challenges governor over treasury information
May 15 Austin. State Treasurer W Teedly-Hatcher contends the governor lacks authority to demand balances and securities held by the treasury. He cites revised statutes and the Texas constitution, asserting only the treasurer may disclose such financial details. The dispute references bank warrants totaling about 1.3 million and other warrants near 21 million.
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USTIN
Ofvernor
Wteedly- Hatcher
Toovernor
Billiam A
Ferguson Latur Hitcher
Austin
Hatcher
Ite of Texas
Hich
Del Rio Elects Miss Elida Garza Cinco de Mayo Queen
Miss Elida Garza daughter of Santos Garza prominent Del Rio citizen was elected Cinco de Mayo queen by a plurality of 5800 votes. She served as the holiday parade honor queen.
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Elida Garza
Santos Garza
del Rio
Cinco de Mayo
State Comptroller Reports Deficiency Prevented By Banks
The report shows 1926 state finances with 2,648,029 held by Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio banks to cover general revenue warrants outstanding at January 3 1926. The treasury held $75,729 in a general pay fund while the deficiency exceeded 3,000,000 yet warrants were paid thanks to banks tying up the warrants without receiving interest or remuneration for patriotic service.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
State Comptroller
21 San Antonians Will Be Graduated by Texas A and M College
Twenty one San Antonians will graduate at the commencement exercises of A and M College May 50 and June 1. Degrees will be conferred in sericultural administration architecture civil and electrical engineering mechanical and textile engineering industrial education rural education and veterinary medicine.
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San Antonians
A. and
M. College
AM. Wilson
P. Gurtie
Giesecke
ELS
B.A. Bossy
King
K. G. White
G. BP
Adair
O. P. McCarty
A. J. Rummel
B.S
F. B. Stuart
al, Leman
J. F. Barth W. Hitt
W. H. McChesney
J. ¥. Porgason
F. P L aTagzt
British Estates Reform Moves Amid Tax Pressure
British estates in Britain are moving toward conversion into private or limited liability companies following peers like the Duke of Rutland and the Duke of Portland. Over the past year twelve peers have taken this route to shield hereditary possessions from high taxation and avoid breakup under modern conditions.
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London
Duke of Rutland
Duke of Portland
Brice
Moody Attacks Ferguson in Texas Campaign Speech
Dan Moody denounces Fergusonism and what he calls irresponsible government in a Texas rally. He links the Ferguson era to public private entanglements, impeachment era abuses, and claims of using office to benefit personal and family interests.
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MEXIA
Dan Moody
Moody
Theople
Texas
Ferguson
Temple State Bank
Tesca
British strike adjustment slows recovery after general stoppage
London May 15 The general strike fallout continues with over 2,000,000 workers idle due to slow reactivation talks between unions and employers. Delegates from 1,000,000 miners considered Premier Baldwin’s peace proposals while printing and building trades show no quick resumption. Government aims for a slow but decisive settlement to end the stalemate.
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Universal Service
London
Great Britain
Baldwin
Bt Heawers
Gov
Orphanage Seeks Horses for Farm Work
The Protestant Orphans Home on Bandera Road seeks two gentle horses or a mule for ploughing duties at the 25 acre garden. Board member John L. Brown urges donations of one or both animals to support the home’s farming setup.
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Bandera
John L. Brown
Saaturday
Jury Frees Jim Lubbock in Court Row
Jury frees Jim Lubbock after a second trial for the Culpepper slaying. Defense says self defense as Lubbock fired while knocked down amid a July 24, 1924 Harlandale election booth disturbance. Witnesses differ on who struck first. Culpepper was the sole fatal casualty.
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Jim Lubbock
Court Row
Dubbock
Afonday
Jry
Culpepper
Ce Ve . Uubbock
Harlandate
Oly
Twich
Boths
Lube ‘Bock
Labs Bock
Ba Knight
Harlandale
Ree
Lubback
Groun
Culpesper
Tubbock
Coal Sector Challenged by Government Policy Debate
A fragmented clipping hints at a policy dispute affecting the coal industry, noting government stance and its potential impact on miners and regional energy interests. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to illegible text.
Dock Workers to Return to Work After Settlement
Negotiations with striking dock workers concluded, and the men will report for duty at full strength as ports reopen on Monday. The dispute began with a general strike and progress resumed after talks ended.
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London
Jim Wells Ranch Sells for 875000 to Be Colonized
Announcement from Starr and Hidalgo counties reports the Jim Wells ranch to G. G. Newman of Dallas for about 750000 dollars. Henry P. Burse announced the deal as a major development project opening up large tracts of South Texas land.
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Jim Wells
South Texas
Jim Wellz
Starr-and-Hidalgo
G. G. Newman
Dallas
Henry P.bursex
Burney Gaid
Suspect Shot During Chase Led to Capture in San Antonio
Detectives Lee Graeshoff and Charles Bartholomae halted a high speed pursuit on Guadalupe and Chihuahua streets. One suspect, about 25, was captured after four gunshots were fired at his feet. another suspect, released, denied tire ownership. The injured man, about two years old, was taken to Robert B. Green Capitol.
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Cafter
San” Antonio
Lee Graeshoff
Charles Bartholomae
Guadalupe Land
Chihuahua
Grasshoff
Robert B. Green
Toughened by four days campaign the Fightin Sescnd Divi
A distorted report describes the Fightin Sescnd Division testing drill routes from Camp Stanley to Bandera Pass. Units split into two brigades and artillery detachments march west toward Pipe Creek and Bandera with a planned battle Thursday near Bandera Pass. The force plans final movement to San Antonio by May 29.
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Jing Ducing
Fightin
Stan
United” States
Ndy
Camp Stanley
Stong
Baetne
Kermille
Pan B
Malone
Moniay Bight
Fisht
Pwelfth Field
Bandera
Yond
Cotter Point Wednteday
Bandéra
Hogula
Bandera Pass
Camp Verde - Priddy
Foxy Kerry Vile
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