May Investigate Passenger Rates In Texas Petition
Austin Texas reopening of the interstate rate case is sought by the Texas railroad commission to the interstate commerce commission to probe alleged discrimination against the Texas Teachers Association and other groups by common carriers. The petition claims intrastate rates and preferences favor some areas, urging correction of alleged unjust discrimination in fares during a proposed November 1925 convention. Assistant Attorney General Ernest May and Attorney General Dan Moody supported the filing.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Teachers’ Association
Texas
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Ernest May
Dan Moody
Storm Strikes Seabrook on the Bay Shore
Houston report says a late Saturday storm along Kemah and Seabrook raised the death toll to two. Leonard Parker eight and grandmother Mrs M J Parker fifty eight died when the Bay side Bohmfalk house and garage were wrecked while the Parker family sheltered there. Ten were injured, with many others having minor cuts and bruises. none of the seriously hurt remained in danger.
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Houston
Tex
Kemah
Seabrook
Leonard Parker
J. E. Parker
Leonard
Bayside
J. H. Bohmfalk
Parker
M. J. Parker
Bohmfalk
McMillan Expedition Abandoned in Polar Sea Plan
The MacMillan expedition abandons its full exploration program due to severe ice and fog in the polar region. Weather forces the change from an advanced Cape Hubbard base plan, but scientists will continue investigations from Etah, Greenland, as announced by the National Geographic Society after MacMillan advised the infeasibility of flying north from Cape Hubbard this year.
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Washington
MacMillan
Polar Sea
Northland
Etah
Greenland
National Geographic Society
Editor shoots bystander in East Las Vegas incident
Albuquerque editor Carl C. Magee fired during a confrontation with former District Judge D. J. Leahy in a hotel. John B. Lassater, a state employee, was killed by Magee’s first shot after being knocked down. Leahy was wounded in the arm by Magee’s second shot.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Carl C. Magee
Albuquerque
Storm Center
New Mexico
John B. Lassater
D. J. Leahy
Lassater
Magee
Leahy
Swayne Succeeds Fowler as State Board Chair
Austin announces James W. Swayne of Fort Worth appointed chairman of the state industrial accident board succeeding J. H. Fowler whose term ends September 1. The executive department made the appointment public.
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Swayne
Fowler
Austin
Tex
James W. Swayne
Fort Worth
State Industrial Accident Board
J. H. Fowler
Cousins Named Assistant Attorney General in Texas
Austin Texas appointment of R B Cousins Jr of Strawn as an assistant attorney general was announced by Attorney General Dan Moody on Wednesday.
Cattle Slaughter Near 6000 in Quarantine Zone
In Harris County Texas the foot and mouth disease quarantine has led to the slaughter of nearly 6000 head of cattle and about 800 sheep. Animals on the open range were infected and killed as the final cattle batch was driven to trenches. Inspectors plan to widen field checks to uncover more infected areas after the range stock is cleared.
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Houston
Tex
Harris County
Tax ruling nets state thousands in inheritance tax
Austin, Tex. The attorney general ruled that elected beneficiaries in community estates must pay inheritance tax on all properties received above the legal exemption. Comptroller Terrell said prior exemptions led to underpayment. The ruling has led to $6000 collected and expects $15,000 more from estates where exemptions were first allowed.
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Austin
Tex
S. H. Terrell
Terrell
Inheritance Tax Department
Embargo on Texas cotton is removed
New Orleans report states the embargo on Texas cotton shipments via New Orleans has been lifted under an agreement allowing resumption with restrictions. Texas cotton from infested areas remains barred, will pass through a special warehouse for weevil inspection, while further quarantines may expand. D C Jenkins of the federal horticultural board announced ongoing consideration of additional Texas sections.
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New Orleans
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
D. C. Jenkins
Federal Horticultural Board
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Belgian war debt terms are reached agreement
Washington reports an accord between the American and Belgian debt commissions on funding Belgiums war debt to the United States. The plan forgives all interest on loans made before the armistice and reduces interest on the remaining balance. President Coolidge approved the program in Plymouth Vermont.
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United States
Plymouth
Coolidge
Mellon
Smoot
Finance Committee
Tillson
Connecticut
House
Congress
Treasury
Senator Smoot
Representative Tillson
Highway Secretary Ousted in Texas Association Shakeup
Directors of the Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors Association declared the office of executive secretary L. W. Kemp vacant effective Sept. 1. President R. J. Potts of Waco announced the move after Kemp protested to James E. Ferguson over alleged use of state highway equipment by Sherman and Youmans, Harris County road maintenance contract holders, on private contracts.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors’ Association
L. W. Kemp
R. J. Potts
Waco
Kemp
James E. Ferguson
Sherman & Youmans
Harris County
Sugg Estate Worth Millions Divided Among Relatives
San Angelo Texas J D Sugg pioneer cattleman and banker leaves estate valued between 3 000 000 and 4 000 000. The will filed in Irion county court on Wednesday provisions divide property among six nephews and four nieces. The estate includes holdings across Texas counties and Oklahoma.
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San Angelo
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
J. D. Sugg
Chickasha
Okla
Irion
Retail Food Prices Rise in July Say Bureau Officials
The retail food index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics within the Interior Department shows a rise of just over 0.3 percent in July compared with June, indicating higher costs for consumers.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Interior Department
Fire destroys Industrial Palace in Grenoble
A fire leveled the Palace of Industries in Grenoble on Thursday, causing an estimated loss of about 10,000,000 francs. The blaze was attributed to lightning.
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Grenoble
France
Palace of Industries
Pyrotol for Land Clearing Helps Texas Farmers
The U S Department of Agriculture via the Bureau of Public Roads offers surplus Pyrotol for land clearing at minimal cost. Each farmer may receive up to 1,000 pounds, with government-supplied materials and packing priced separately. no resale. Details include cartridge strength, packing, and shipping costs, plus safe handling guidance and limits.
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Texas
Bureau of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Congress
Director of Extension Service
A. and M. College of Texas
Helium Rumor Spurs Mexia Gas Findings
A rumor in Mexia Texas claims helium content in local gas deposits. If tests confirm sufficient quantities, development could lead to a new industry. investigations are underway with tests conducted southwest of Mexia.
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Mexia
Tex
Belgium Debt Settlement Wins U S Agreement Terms
The Belgium debt to the United States is settled with a postwar and war debt split. The war debt payment starts at 1.0 million dollars in 1926 rising to 2.9 million by 1932, then 2.28 million final. postwar payments begin at 2.84 million and rise to about 9.77 million by year eleven, then about 10 million annually for 51 years through 1987. Belgium’s total debt settles at 417.78 million as of 1925. The deal avoids shifting war debt to Germany while stressing a moral obligation.
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Congress
Belgium
United States
Baron de Cartier de Marchienne
Coolidge
Mellon
Smoot
Brussels
Germany
Wilson
Belgians Debt Settlement Sparks Hope in Europe
The Belgian debt settlement lifts Belgian and European hopes for quick resolutions of war debts. Caillaux says Europe’s civilization hinges on rapid funding deals, planning a Washington visit by his French mission in September and possible October agreement. London talks aim to speed terms with Great Britain, while Italy eyes better terms as Ambassador de Martino returns. Rome papers cite Italy at $80 per capita reparations versus Belgium’s $3824 per capita.
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America
Caillaux
Berenger
Washington
London
France
Great Britain
Italy
de Martino
Rome
Belgium
Germany
MacMillan expedition shifts focus to Norse ruins and Greenland survey
With two of three navy planes out of service and severe weather, the MacMillan expedition abandons polar air exploration for the year. The party will study Norse ruins in Greenland and Labrador and survey Baffin Island. Commander MacMillan praises the navy flyers for their efforts as they flew over Ellesmere Island, crossing uncharted lands and high mountains never seen before.
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MacMillan
Polar Sea
Greenland
Labrador
Baffin Island
Washington
Navy
Ellesmere Island
Senussi Uprising and North Africa Conflicts Report
Turco Egyptian backed Senussi tribesmen rise in North Africa oppose Italian rule in Tripoli and Cyrenaica. Led by Sheik Ahmed, they ambush a column near Benghazi and control the Tripoli Egypt caravan route. Meanwhile Marshal Petain leads a French push in Morocco driving Abd el Krim’s forces toward the Atlas. In Ouetzan, French Spanish forces report rebel surrenders as peace talks with the Riff chief end. Spain and France halt negotiations after Riff leader fails to send a Melilla envoy.
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Tripoli
Cyrenatica
Sheik Ahmed
Benghazi
Egypt
Marshal Petain
Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
Atlas Mountains
Ouetzan
Spain
France
Melilla
Mason elected president of University of Chicago
M Mason, professor of mathematical physics at the University of Wisconsin, has been elected president of the University of Chicago to succeed the late Dr. Ernest De Witt Burton. The board of trustees chose a comparatively young man, following the trend of similar boards.
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Chicago
Doctor Mason
Madison
Wis
The
State University
University of Gottingen
Germany
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yale
University of Wisconsin
Washington
M. Mason
University of Chicago
Ernest de Witt Burton
Board of
Explosion on Mackinac claims many in Narragansett Bay
Distressing disaster off Newport when the excursion steamer Mackinac boiler exploded near Narragansett Bay. More than twenty people died or were scalded, with numerous injuries. rescue by navy vessels followed. Investigations by federal and state authorities opened as officials cited an old worn boiler.
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Atlantic
Narragansett
Bay
Newport
Mackinac
Pawtucket
Expulsion Ordered for O Y Chapman Andrews Expedition
OY Chapman Andrews and his Mongolia expedition have been ordered to leave Urga by Mongolian authorities who accuse him of violating his scientific agreement by doing geological and zoological work and of conducting topographical reconnaissance with suspicious personnel. He is also charged with political propaganda against the Bolsheviks.
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OY Chapman Andrews
Mongolia
Urga
Chapman
Andrews
Fourteenth Zionist Congress Opened Amid Vienna Riots
The fourteenth Zionist congress opened in Vienna last week as anti Semites staged riotous demonstrations. Police fought mobs for days. several rioters were killed and many wounded. Fascists pressured the government to allow the Jewish meeting. Delegates split into political groups, and sessions were not harmonious.
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Vienna
World Christian congress opens in Stockholm
An international gathering, the Universal Christian conference, opens in Stockholm to unite Christian churches against postwar world problems. Doctrinal arguments are avoided. American delegates push for total abstinence from alcohol, while Europeans refuse. King Gustave and Queen Victoria host a state luncheon with wine, but American delegates drink only water.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Universal Christian Conference
Gustave
Queen Victoria
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