Senate Debates Adjournment Over Boulder Canyon Flood Bill
A prominent protest by Senator Hiram Johnson blocks immediate adjournment as the Senate debates delaying tactics. Johnson demands the flood protection bill for Boulder Canyon be acted on, arguing the public’s business cannot be abandoned. Supporters warn a filibuster could derail naval and road construction programs, urging continued session to finish key legislation.
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Wisconsin
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Nevada
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Congress of the United States
Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Henator Woeflim
Alabama
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Curtis and
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Nugr bin
Mrs Knapp Guilty In Census Check Embezzlement Case
Former Secretary of State Florence Knapp was convicted in New York on a charge of stealing a $2875 census check issued to her step daughter Clara Blanche Knapp, a teacher, as shown with her counsel.
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Florence Knapp
N. Y
Clara Blanche Knapp
Death Claims Aged Texas Ranchman Downie
Charles Downie a renowned Texas ranchman died at 2 a.m. Saturday at the Crockett hotel aged 76 after years of ill health. He owned 140000 acres in Terrell County near Sanderson, housing 22000 sheep and thousands of goats. A San Antonio 1861 immigrant, he built the famed Downie ranch, member of Randerson Masonic lodge and Shrine. Survived by widow Josephine, sons Ed and F L King, daughters Octavia and Jean et te, a brother James and two sisters. Funeral at 4 p.m. Sunday in Austin.
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Charles Downie
Texas
Crockett Hotel
Downie
Terrell County
Sanderson
San Antonio
Kimble County
Randerson Masonic Lodge
Shrine Temple Ed Maida
Blo Paso
Borvivora
Josephine Downie
Ed Downie
Octavia Downie
F. L. King
Berkeley
Cal
James Downie
Jeanette
Mary Downie
Austin
Surfice
Sandsy
Anttin
Pan
Legged hog claims odd fame in Leigh Nebraska
In Leigh Nebraska on May 12 a creature described as the legged hog stands 11 inches high and weighs 1225 pounds, owned by William Deichmann. A curious note from Paris on May 26 mentions French bread choices for Poilus with circular loaves or loaves with rings, aimed to ease carrying.
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Leigh
Neb
William Deichmann
Poilus
Paris
Voldiera Way
Former Official Knapp Convicted in Census Check Theft
Albany report says Florence E. Knapp, first woman elected New York official, was found guilty by a Supreme Court jury on four counts of stealing a $2975 census check issued to her stepdaughter Clare Blanche Knapp. Verdict followed four and a half hours of deliberation. Knapp maintained composure as court clerk queried her pedigree. defense petition to set aside verdict was denied by Justice Callaghan.
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Us International News Service
Albany
N. T. Ma
Florence E. S. Knapp
New York
Clare Blanche Knapp
Vermont
First Curtis A-3 Attack Airplane Arrives at Kelly
Curtis attack plane of the Falcon type arrived at Kelly Field Saturday morning. Lieut. C. T. Myers, returning from Brooks Field, delivered the aircraft after being ordered to Buffalo to fly new ships from the factory to San Antonio. Myers reached Brooks Friday and flew to Kelly on Saturday.
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Kelly Field
C. T. Myers
Brooks Field
Buffalo
San Antonio
Myers
Melly Field
Injured Sunset System Manager Improves After Crash
William Brockhausen manager of the Sunset System was hurt when his car collided with another vehicle Thursday. He was reported in favorable condition at Medical and Surgical hospital as of Saturday.
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William Brockhausen
Sunset System
Wax
Medical and Surgical
Satncany Nicht
Brockhausen
Cement Plant Planned North of San Antonio by Smith Brothers
A cement plant with hundreds of jobs and an investment over 34 million dollars is announced for San Antonio by Judge J W Young and J H Smith of Smith Brothers Properties. The 800 acre site lies ten miles north between the M I and T and M P railroads near the Austin road. Construction begins soon with a full water and sewer system and a plant to produce Portland cement for market within twelve months.
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Grant Cement
San Antonio
J. W. Young
J. H. Smith
Smith Brothers Properties, Inc
Bowen's Island
United States
M. I
M. P
Austin Road
Terrell Bartlett
Richard E. Meade
Baltimore
Cement Authority
Judge Young
Mr. Smith
America
Form Corporation
Jude Young
Ship Corporation
Ernest Alteelt
An Antonia
New Braunfels
Car Crash Injures Bartholomae Family in City Street Collision
Mrs Charles Bartholomae wife of a city detective and her two children Tormmie and Bettiny were hurt when a car driven by Jim Hopper 31% West Laurel Street struck a palm tree at San Pedro and Woodlawn while avoiding another vehicle. All received first aid and were taken home after treatment.
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Charles Bartholomae
Bartholomae
Tormmie
Bettiny
Jim Hopper
West
Laurel Street
San Pedro
Woodlawn Avenue
Hovner
Waring
Pampa to Vote on School Bonds
Voters in the Pampa independent school district will decide on bonds for construction of two new ward schools and a gymnasium on Mas Rt. The measure seeks 8125.04K pounds to fund the project.
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Pampa
International Kewa Service
Paambpa
Pampa Independent School
Mas Rt
New Bishops Announced by Episcopal General Conference
The Methodist Episcopal General Quadrennial Conference adjourned to noon on Tuesday and will devote sessions to assigning three newly elected bishops Dr Raymond J Wade of Chicago Dr J C Baker of Champaign NH and Dr W Stanley Jones missionary to Ti Jones was elected after an impassioned plea by Korean girl Helen Kim
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International News
Kansas City
Talay
Raymond J. Wade
Chicago
J. C. Baker
Champaigo
W. Stanley Jones
Jones
Sesaion
Helen Kim
Coolidge to Toss First Ball to Open Congressional Game
President Coolidge is slated to throw the ceremonial first ball as Congress hosts its annual bag ball opener. Rival party leaders predict victory, with Republican Kelley and Democrat McMillan boasting ahead of the sole game. Officials and their spouses prepare to attend, rooting for a spirited sectional contest despite weather concerns. Tar kills woman in Indiana as a stove exploded can of tar, burning Mrs. Ida Nelson to death.
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International News Service
Washington
Coolidge
Chonge
Snid
Kelly
Vennsylvania
McMillan Democrat
Routh Corallon
Teversburg
Ind
Tda Nelson
Sousa judges school bands turnout at Joliet contest
The article notes a school band contest in Joliet May 26 with judges including John Philip Lou Motlon, described as Picture Amateurs. It mentions a three day judging period and promotes a line of motion picture equipment for home use.
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Motlon
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