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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
8
A crowd gathers as Splash Day marks the official start of Galveston’s beach season. The report notes a steady attendance with thousands visiting on Sundays and weekdays, signaling a busy season ahead.
Sir Edward Seymour has convinced the Lords Privileges Committee that he is the rightful successor to the dukedom of Somerset. His case rests on the legality of Col. Francis Seymour’s marriage to Leonora Hudson, the sailor’s widow, and hinges on a 138 year old family dispute.
Miss Rose Vickers of the census bureau displays the 52 page book of the census of 1791 beside the eleven volumes totaling 12,099 pages that record the census of 1920, highlighting the long span of population data.
At Houston, more than 800 delegates from 26 states supported a vigorous push for good roads construction and a federal annual grant of 100 million dollars. Governors and legislators were urged to back takeover of road overnment by Congress, with state legislative committees named. E. Lee Trinkle was re elected president of the Good Roads group and Bennehan Cameron of Raleigh was re elected Bankhead leader. Santa Monica, California, chosen as next meeting site for the joint associations.
Austin reports a March financial statement from Comptroller S. H. Terrell shows a treasury balance of 3,939,412.59 with expenses totaling 131,210 for departments national guard and ranger force. The state collected 8,234,602 from county tax and 833,506 from gross receipts while inheritance tax for the first quarter reached 419,589. Total funds in March were 19,016,026 in and 18,290,950 out. Oil production tax for Q1 is projected at 1,125,000. Terrell said the revenue condition is healthy and appropriations should meet next two fiscal years' receipts.
Galveston Tex Exhibits of foreign governments and organizations slated for the World Advertising Club convention in Houston May 9 to 15 will be admitted to the United States without duty under constructive warehouse regulation. They will be under customs supervision. the move comes on request of World Advertising Club Washington representative Robert E. Hutchinson and reflects international courtesy.
Mrs Della Sorenson, 28, of St Paul was arrested Saturday on charges of killing seven people by poisoning over seven years. Sunday she signed a complete confession before County Attorney Lobrey stating she acted voluntarily and wishes to tell the truth and express remorse.
Paris reports Joseph Caillaux won a confidence vote on the Painleve government finance policies. The chamber backed the cabinet 304 to 213 with 86 votes to spare after lengthy debate over Caillaux's fitness for finance minister.
Vice President Dawes urges reforms in Senate proceedings to curb hazing of new members and curb graft by enforcing senatorial courtesy. The piece cites Dean Wigmore on the autocratic effect of courtesy and deadlocks it creates, tying up legislation and enabling graft. It also contrasts past and present flapper era behavior and stresses personal responsibility and restraint. It closes with optimism on women’s progress, noting the Chicago World’s Fair signals advancement and future gender parity in work.
Elmer Gray, assistant county attorney of Hennepin County Minnesota, is seventy but acts and looks fifty. He credits his apparent youth to never eating lunch in thirty-five years, saving about $3,250 on 13,000 meals, though he wonders where the money is.
A sentimental exchange from the American Legion Weekly features a note where a speaker calls Rose his only love and Ruth gently corrects the name, revealing playful romance within the wartime publication.
A floated remark from the Miami Herald notes a peculiar vacuum that seems to slip from listeners without leaving any graspable content. The report suggests frustration at the lack of a tangible core to engage interest or action.
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