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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
2
The piece urges Texas to reveal truth behind government rumors, backs a costly Nueces Valley dam bond, argues for market driven farming over blanket production boosts, critiques wartime driving for funds, calls for accountable charity, and notes rising active compassion during Christmas as proof of public good.
Hal Moseley of Dallas and John Cage of Stephensville were named to the Texas highway commission. Moseley elected chairman, Cage and Lanham replacements confirmed after resignations. Attorney General Dan Moody invited to advise the body as it seeks steady governance amid the ongoing highway policy turmoil.
Austin Texas Five propositions set by the railroad commission for consideration this month have been reset for January 12 according to an order issued by the commission. Items include revision of baggage value rules refunds on intrastate rough rice shipments and petitions to revise rates on various shipments including petroleum gravel sand and clay with routes from Fort Worth to Dallas and other Texas points.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson announced she will not call a special session of the Texas legislature as requested by Speaker Lee Satterwhite and 44 fellow House members. She argued there is no necessity and urged economy in government spending at this time.
The house ways and means committee agreed on a tax reduction bill sending it to printers. Provisions aim to cut the annual federal tax burden by about 330 million dollars with focus on inheritance and automobile taxes amid controversy.
The Irish boundary issue is settled as terms released Friday revoke article 12 of the Anglo Irish treaty. The boundary commission is affirmed and Ulster remains as set by the treaty. The Free State is freed from article 5 obligations to share part of the UK public debt.
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio was Monday elected speaker of the house.
Beirut Syria report says as Henry De Jouvenal arrives as France's high commissioner troops press an offensive against rebel Druses in Southern Lebanon. The move follows France's new leadership in the region and aims to restore control amid unrest.
Snow and freezing conditions spread across the region near Fort Worth after a light snowfall on the South Plains, with residents reporting slick roads and chilly winds through the night.
Attorney General Dan Moody ruled that financing or underwriting the expenses of a house of representatives special session for impeachment purposes from private sources is unauthorized and against public policy. The ruling responds to a query from Amarillo speaker Lee Satterwhite and notes possible self funded attendance by members.
In Houston Texas property taxpayers in Cotulla and nearby districts voted unanimously for a $7,330,000 bond issue to fund La Salle County water improvement district No 1 irrigation project. A Nueces River dam measuring 11,000 feet in length and 75 feet high will submerge over 28,000 acres and store water to irrigate more than 100,000 acres for two years.
President Coolidge spoke to the American Farm Bureau federation in Chicago praising cooperative marketing while rejecting calls to revise the tariff and pass price guarantees via the McNary-Haugen bill. He signaled continued government aid to agriculture despite farmers’ mixed reactions from the West.
Mexia independent school district reports a January 1, 1925 valuation of 13,910,850, up 1,000,000 from last year, driven by oil field material in Wortham oil yards and oil storage increases. Tax rate set at 1 dollar, yielding an estimated 139,103.50.
Austin Texas Lieutenant Colonel Dallas J Matthews of the 148th Infantry Texas National Guard was named adjutant general by Governor Miriam A Ferguson. He replaces Mark McGee who resigned December 1 to resume law practice. Matthews, a Houston native, will assume duties immediately per the governor.
Secretary Wilbur said the US submarine S8-51 and 24 crew will stay on the ocean bottom at least until spring due to weather. Rear Admiral Plunket advised the stop, citing unsafe diving conditions and halted salvage operations.
Brownsville news reports Mrs. Lee J. Rountree of Bryan, editor and publisher of the Bryan Eagle, was chosen Saturday as president of the Texas Editorial Association at the convention’s close, succeeding June P. Miller of Houston.
South Africa faces a surge in wholesale ostrich killings as skins are processed into leather for shoes due to collapsing demand for ostrich plumes in hats.
In Palestine Texas the local roads have been repaired following damage from heavy rains three weeks ago. The restoration allows normal travel and earlier closures have been lifted.
In Lubbock Texas voters in the Lubbock Independent School District approved a $170000 bond by 306 to 14. The funds will finance construction of two new school buildings in the district.
King Alfonso approves ending the military directorate and its succession by a civilian cabinet led by Captain General Primo de Rivera. The move shifts power toward civilian governance in Madrid.
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