Governor Calls On Other States For 58 Prisoners
Austin Texas Governor Miriam A Ferguson has asked other states to extradite 58 fugitives to Texas since January 1 with 58 requests returned to Texas showing tougher law enforcement. Officials note a surplus of 20 beyond Texas needs, most requests concern mortgage property removal, swindling and bad checks rather than wife desertion.
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Tyler
East Texas
West
Austin
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Massachusetts
New Highways Designated In Regular State Session
State highway commission in regular session designated a route from Fredericksburg to Kerrville and another from Dallas to Glenrose. It approved six aid applications and considered county maintenance contracts. Authorities urged aid for several county highways, with figures ranging from 12 500 to 480 000 dollars. Road maintainers and graders contracts totaling 50 000 dollars were awarded to Hubb-Diggs and Russell Grader of Fort Worth.
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Austin
Tex
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Kerrville
State Highway Commission
Dallas
Glenrose
Hamilton
Erath
Somerville
C. W. McFarlane
Fort Bend
Jim Wells
Beeville-Falfurrias
Limestone County
Milam County
Temple-Houston
Madison County
Madisonville North Zuich
Walker County
Uvalde County
Medina County
Frio River
The
Highway Commission
Hubb-Diggs Company
Fort Worth
Russell Grader Company
Shepherd acquitted in typhoid germ murder trial
Chicago jurors after five hours and forty minutes acquitted William Darling Shepherd of the murder of his foster son William Nelson McClintock, using typhoid germs. He faces another murder case, with bond allowed. Coroner’s jury urges holding him for two McClintock murders from years past.
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Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Shepherd
Thomas J. Lynch
Billy McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Billy
William D. Shepherd
Greek Government Overthrown in Athens Coup
In Athens a military backed government replaced the premiership of Michalakopoulos after a dawn movement that also seized the telegraph offices in Saloniki. Anti government forces triggered the coup with a brief fusillade and cut communications as the army and navy cooperated to install the new regime.
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Athens
Michalakopoulos
Saloniki
Record seizure at Mobile as whisky cargo seized
Coast guard cutter Saukee towed a liquor schooner and six small boats into Mobile on Friday night after a major seizure of whisky valued at about 360000 dollars. Twenty three men were taken into custody, marking a likely record single handed capture since anti rum patrols began weeks ago.
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Mobile
Ala
U. S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Saukee
Why Show Hogs at Fairs in Texas
A L Ward urges showcasing purebred hogs at fairs to build breeder reputations and attract discriminating buyers. Exhibitions compare breeding lines, spur friendly rivalry, and show end products. In dry Texas, better hogs and careful feeding are essential. State Fair adds junior market pig classes to boost market hogs. Poultry notes in Jasper and Trinity counties report strong egg production, mite control, and plans for county contests and egg marketing programs.
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A. L. Ward
South
Texas
Texas Tea Litter Club
Poland
China
Duroc Jersey
Berkshire
Tamworth
Hampshire
Chester
Jasper County
Club
B. Bishop
Bishop
Trinity County
Noted Scientist Dr Farabee Dies at Washington Home
Noted scientist Dr William Curtis Farabee died at his home in Washington on Wednesday after an extended illness. He was widely known for his research and contributions to anthropology and related fields.
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Washington
William Curtis Farabee
Edith Nourse Rogers Nominated to Succeed Late Husband
Congress nominee Mrs Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts widow of Congressman John Jacob Rogers has been nominated to succeed him in the house of representatives.
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Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
John Jacob Rogers
House of Representatives
Vanishing Wild Turkeys in Texas and Florida
Noblest among America’s birds, the wild turkey, is rapidly becoming extinct. Texas and Florida retain several subspecies of the original turkey, though these are inbred with domesticated birds. The birds roam in flocks of 6 to 15 and rest in well wooded bottom lands.
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America
Texas
Florida
Bad Lands Not Desert in South Dakota
The so called bad lands of South Dakota are not a true desert. The land is fertile except where steep slopes wash away vegetation. In level areas buffalo grass sustains large herds and good water from shallow wells supports ongoing farming activities.
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South Dakota
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Los Angeles
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Schiff
Navy Department
Herbert Schiff
Bradley Shores
Mass
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North Weymouth
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