Ferguson Prohibition Platform for Texas Governor Bid
Texas political figure advocates for stronger liquor laws and officer screening. She pledges to bar any official who drinks, seek affidavits from judges prosecutors and sheriffs, and require six months sober before holding office. She also plans to rely on her husband for counsel and emphasizes old fashioned fireside talks. She frames reform as ensuring enforcement and public trust.
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Ferguson
Bus
Dan Moody
Ain
Supreme Court At
Austin
James Ferguson
Democratic Committee
G- Devit
Airife
Ible
Dim
East
Hollywood feud ends as Tully and Gilbert bury hatchet
Jim Tully left, famed hobo author, and John Gilbert, film star, formally end a feud that began after a punch exchange in a Hollywood cafe. The two men moved to reconcile and put aside the dispute.
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Jim Tully
John Gilbert
Hatchet
Hollywood
Hoovercrat ticket looms in Texas primary
A rumor in Austin says a complete Hoovercrat slate will be offered at the upcoming primary. Alyssa Momdy of Houston, a 1928 Hoover backer, is said to announce for lieutenant governor, while Senator Thomas B. Lore of Dallas seeks the governorship with Hoovercrat backing. Other Hoovercrat candidates are expected soon.
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Austin
Alyssa Momdy
Houston
Hoover
Thomas B. Lore
Dallas
Falls 5 Stories Asks for Smoke
CHICAGO May 24 Walter Boesse an iron worker fell five stories today from a building under construction Workmen rushed to aid him He sat up blinked and asked for a cigarette A minor fracture in his left foot was recorded as the only injury
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Uareoa Peninice
Chicago
Walter Boesse
Boesse
Senate Sets Aside Big Cancer Fund
Washington May 24 The Senate posted a bill providing 190000 dollars for cancer research through the U S public health service. The measure, sponsored by Senator Harris of Georgia, carries backing from leading cancer experts and now goes to the House for approval.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Publc Bealth Service
Senate
Harris
Georgia
House
Prohibition and Officer Conduct Urged by Miriam Ferguson
Miriam A Ferguson of Austin Texas in May 1920 urges action to purge officers who drink alcohol and participate in illegal liquor trade. She calls for open courts to remove violators, demanding swift investigations and legal enforcement to set a sober example for the public.
Ferguson for New Hearing on Pardons in Texas
In a courtroom debate the defense argues Texas lacks a pardon power after impeachment and seeks a new hearing. The prosecution contends that pardons exist and impeached officials may be pardoned, stressing that the constitution requires reasonable interpretations of law.
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Texas
Oil Well Sparks Seguin Oil Activity Boom
In Seguin, May 24, activity surged after the Beeligman No. 1 Pride well eight in Guadalupe county came in at noon Friday. Traders focused on leases and rockers, with heavy trading evident though no further drilling plans were announced.
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Seguin
Teras
Beeligman No. 1
Guadalupe County
Army Orders List of Promotions and Transfers
A long, garbled entry lists military personnel and assignments across multiple posts and institutions, including universities and towns. The fragment mentions William Wakete, John J. Mosre, Emory University, University of Vermont, and several other names with vague destinations and dates, ending with a note about rates in a classified column.
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Universal Kervier
Invernor Wiliam
Wakete
Gi Meade
Malcra Fuzfaniin L. Carrot
Harevnzort
Balt Lake
A. Betkelen
B.C
Laavenworch
An Myre
Moward
John J. Mosre
Tadkial
Fala
Miley
Saumur
John W. Henson
Willam
Vermont
Dante Berker
Albert WM
France
Emory University
Part” Steerer
Jobo B. Bond
Fort Teh
Canbiliar
Fe Trarzean
Verelev
Payitaon
ALC
Mura
P. Boek
Phines
Alene Wiiran
Eld
Ohn
Beapsonen
Tendawetn
Heckeell
Gerla
Baverd
Wivtecks
Erlix Tield
Mervin SC
Dros Cela
Fame Cela
Tyta PR
Netand
James Magsnooth
Esteeset
Wealthy Implicated in Rum Plot Across Elite Circles
New York May 24 Hundreds of members of a new aristocracy of thirsty millionaires, with palatial yachts to smuggle fine liquor, may face federal action next week. Edward Tatham, director of a London distillery, freed on bail, is linked to Justerini and Brooke in a conspiracy to violate prohibition. The indictment shows foreign agents aided by a strong American syndicate as investigators tracked the operation.
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Associated Pee
New York
Park and Fifth Avenue
Social Register
United States
Robert B. Watlse
Oxford
Toronto
Watts
Tatham
St. Tiere Miquelon
Bahawas
Uba
London Firm Denies Involvement In Prohibition Probe
London firm Justerias and Brooks Pall Mall denies any illegal acts by Edward Tatham of Oxonias in New York last night. The denial comes amid federal prohibition enforcement inquiries and questions about firm consent and operations in the United States.
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London
Edward Tatham
Oxonias
New York
Wee
Hhe
Wen
Justerias and Brooks, Pall Mall, Winers
Ambulance Collisions Injure Three Rushed to Hospital
An ambulance carrying three injured negroes collided with a second ambulance on Market Street. Four people were injured including Butler James and Charley King. The crash occurred near Robert B. Green Hospital after a prior collision at Weneh and Dekata streets. Several others sustained minor injuries and were treated.
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Gersdorf
Butler James
Market
Charley
Magpie King
Canton Strest
Jucille Brown
Robert B. Green
Weneh
Dekata
Mannie
Nam Welly
Elt Patemac Xtevet
Irin
Jantee
Dance events and prizes fill Crescent Bend week
Local notices list cash prizes and dances with various bands and venues. Sun night Heat Ball stars Theo Art2t arch Advi Dance at Marfiner Sun, Midway Sat, and Hua nite Sat. Labor Day weekend features Lucky Number Dance by Cluebra Inc and Oldtime Dance with United Kpeniah War Veterans.
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Marfiner
Moppy
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Walls
Cononiracy
City News
Crescent Bend
Troy
Cluebra Inc
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Bandera Row
Jerry
Comales Band
United Kpeniah War Veterans
Toudouse
Shilea
Ge Wollt & Marx Co
Beau Brummel
Silk
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