Texas legislature struggles to finish amid long session
In Austin on May 13 the Texas legislature faced hundreds of bills as the 40th session extends longer than any in state history. Lawmakers debated extending the session beyond May 22 to advance or stall measures, with some factions pressing for continued work while others fear backlogs will die on the calendar. Members, citing personal and financial strains, consider ways to pressure colleagues to stay.
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Budweiser Wins Calaveras Frog Jumping Exposition
Budweiser led by Louis Phaber of Stockton wins the Calaveras frog jumping contest with a leap of 11 feet 5 inches, defeating 100 entrants before 20,000 spectators in Angels Camp. The event marks Budweiser’s third year of victory at the meet.
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Legislative wrangles shape appropriations and redistricting
Lawmakers clash over education and departmental budgets with a $1,000,000 cut in salaries and buildings. Conference talks on congressional redistricting falter as senators and representatives spar. A highway bond measure faces another push despite doubts, while a sulphur tax hike battles continue amid shifting amendments.
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Contract Awards Show Big Increase
Public and semi public construction contracts totaled 41,840,657 this week, up from 28,204,795 the prior week. Vice Chairman Fred A. Croxton announced a cumulative total of 414,40,230,023 since December 1, 1930, with 24 percent of deals involving plats and District real estate investments noted.
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Britain Sees Europe on the Brink of War
The edition describes Britain fearing a new European war fueled by German and French militarism. It warns Britain is bound by treaties, with France and Italy rising in belligerence. It calls for joining Britain with America to avert conflict and argues Geneva prompts unrest in the Balkans and Central Europe.
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Britain says no modification to liquor treaty with US
London May 18 16 Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Hugh Dalton told the House of Commons Britain would not seek to alter the liquor treaty with the United States. The comment clarified that no changes were planned to the present provisions or distances involved in the agreement.
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Roosevelt Receives Pledges of Support for 1932 Nomination
Albany dispatch reports unsp eited pledges of support for Governor Roosevelt's Democratic presidential bid in 1932. Headquarters say more than 40 delegates have pledged, signaling wide backing ahead of the nominating convention.
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Resinol clears pimples praised in testimonial
A reader from Dafoe credits Resinol soap and ointment with clearing pimples and facial blemishes after trying many remedies. In three days noticeable improvement was observed and the writer praises the product highly.
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Clara Victim of Trust and Hollywood Scandal
The feature profiles Clara a red haired actress labeled victim of trust schemes and romance betrayals as she rises in Hollywood. It recounts her early poverty in Brooklyn, romances alleged manipulation by Daisy Devoe, and pressures from tabloid attacks and court revelations. The piece notes Clara’s frank nature and persistence amid public scrutiny and tragedy.
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Letter writer attacks drivers over streetcar safety and fouled impressions
Joe V Garza of the National Bank of Commerce building in San Antonio responds in the Open Forum criticizing motorists who block streetcars, fail to yield at loading and unloading, and endanger passengers. He offers to personally address offenders and backs transit workers for their courtesy and professionalism amid public concerns.
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Posses Seek Connor in Jail Escape Case
A gang known as the Posse are pursuing Connor after an escape from Boxer county jail. Deputies report a pistol linked to the escape and describe a car used in the incident. Connor, held on felonies, had been en route to San Angelo before fleeing and facing a penitentiary transfer.
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German Remedy Promises Breakthrough in Constipation
A vintage advertisement touts a German remedy named Ad- Yerika as curing decades of constipation and stomach distress. It claims the product cleanses the entire digestive tract, relieves gas, and removes supposedly poisonous residues, urging readers to try it through Summera-Wagners drug stores.
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Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot comfort and healing
The advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as daily use to reduce shoe friction and soothe sore feet. It claims antiseptic healing and comfort for walking, dancing, or sports, and notes a new Shaker Ton Tin packaging with an offer for a free sample and a walking doll at the address given.
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Love crime motive noted by experts at conference
Paris reports a conference of coroners detectives and experts. Ninety percent of reported crimes labeled as love crimes are not due to jeremi—or criminals. The panel stressed preventing such offenses and sending self harmed lovers to clinics for psychological help as needed.
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Rain Drenches Laredo and Spreads to Corpus Christi
Heavy May rainfall drenched Laredo with 2.54 inches the heaviest so far this year. No damage was reported as the rain moved eastward soaking cotton fields and nearby towns, including Corpus Christi, with thorough soaking of rural areas.
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Federal Airways Praised by Young for Future U.S. System
Chantwee M. Young, assistant secretary of commerce in charge of aviation, lauds the United States federal airways program as superior to rival networks, in a formal report. the system remains under establishment with planned civil aeronautics oversight.
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California to Launch War on Advertising Signs
In San Francisco on May 18 a force of 1900 men starts tearing down all signs along state highways. Officials estimate about 10000 signs are legally posted and slated for removal as part of the campaign.
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Rail Lines Make Out Rate Tests In West Railroads
Chicago May 13 A test by major western railroads measures if freight volumes show demand to justify higher rates. Officials report a broad market study assessing current commerce and potential price changes amid competition, with results awaited from industry observers.
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