Oldest Reporter Keeps Senate Debates Record Since 1868
Theodore F. Shuey, 85, is likely the nation’s oldest active reporter. For 62 years he has chronicled Senate debates for the Congressional Record, noting memories from Andrew Johnson’s era. He cites West, Ingalls, Sumner, and current senators Johnson, King, Heflin, and Moses as particularly easy to follow.
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Theodore F. Shuey
Senate
Congressional Record
Shuey
Andrew Jackson
Grant
George Graham West
Missouri
Ingalls
Kansas
Delaware
Sumner
Massachusetts
Johnson
King
Heflin
Moses
Bridge Fiend Test Proposal Sparks Licensing Debate
An editor argues for bridge licensing tests to assess mental poise after a Kansas City case where a wife shot her husband following bidding disputes. The idea would bar those easily provoked from playing, but could bar most serious players and faces practical hurdles.
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United States
Kansas City
Lindbergh Embraces Gliders But Flight Return Doubtful
Lindbergh has become an enthusiast about gliders, but we doubt that he will try to duplicate his New York Paris flight in one of them.
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Lindbergh
New York-Paris
Emerald mining by chicken inspection in remote Colombia
In a district of Colombia, South America, every chicken must be inspected by authorities to prevent owners from concealing emeralds found in the bird’s gizzard. An American company runs emerald operations there with primitive methods, due to the region’s inaccessibility, though emerald recovery by chicken inspection is only a minor part of the venture.
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Columbia
South America
Farm Homes Served Boosts Rural Electrification in Alabama
Miss Helen Johnson, Alabama home demonstration director, reports rapid progress in farm home betterment. Since 1924 rural electrification reached 7 557 farm customers in Alabama, with electricity lifting the burden on farm families by supplying needed services. Cooperation with colleges, clubs, and government departments expands programs nationwide.
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Helen Johnson
Alabama
Associated Press
Miss Johnson
Coolidge asked to write eight events for Mount Rushmore history
The commission confines Coolidge to eight pivotal national milestones: Declaration of Independence 1776, Constitution 1787, Louisiana Purchase 1803, Texas statehood 1845, Oregon boundary 1846, California statehood 1850, end of Civil War 1865, and completion of the Panama Canal 1914. These choices shape a concise national narrative and test his famed brevity.
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Coolidge
United States
Mounty Rushmore Memorial
South Dakota
Texas
Oregon Boundary Settlement
California
Panama Canal
Mexican Election Debate Prompts Strong Bishops Response
A bishop comments on modern women and discretion, sparking debate about public morals. The exchange touches on politics, religion, and era attitudes as observers discuss whether church figures influence voting and social norms.
Rule for disarmament conference on worship blueprints
A proposed rule would require that all worship blueprints be placed on the conference table. The statement presents a speculative guideline without identifiable persons groups or places. It reflects a formal decision premise rather than reporting on a named event or outcome.
Campaign notes on city growth and civic pride
Extracts from editors across Texas highlight efforts to annex and enlarge cities, census expectations, and the role of population growth in civic planning. Dispatches discuss beautification efforts for Graham, new water projects, and varied editorials on ballots and political engagement.
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Bob Bennett
Kerrville
Mountain Sun
Graham
New Lake
Eddleman
Ted
Texas
Geo. Tatiam
Hoover commission report stirs fresh prohition debate
Mr. Hoover's commission on law enforcement released its long awaited report. Instead of quieting the hubbub over prohibition the document adds new fodder to the ongoing public discourse and underscores divisions among policymakers.
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Mr. Hoover
Commission On Law Enforcement
Turkey's Livery Stable Seeks Trade Plan
Willis Walker of Turkey hints at boosting the livery stable trade by swapping old horses for new ones to revive business and attract customers. The idea centers on offering upgraded mounts to riders seeking improved reliability and speed.
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Turkey
Willis Walker
French Navy personnel strength announced
The French navy reports a total force of 4,000 officers and 68,000 men.
Didactics on Theatre Taste and Local Notes
A column reflects on public taste in a small town, praising The Sacred Flame for its tragedy while noting some audience snickers. It mentions ventriloquism advertising, local road misperceptions, a sign painting incident at Tice & Raburn, and the Leader circulation campaign with fair contests and increased circulation.
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Ina Phey
Notable Local Probate And Peculiar Court Tales
A Bogota will leaves a weekly support provision of 3.50 for Miss Alice Judge’s Bet car. Chicago man Joseph Taylor, who attempted suicide, receives a two week vacation funded by court funds. Vienn a’s Graula Klorisch quits acting for a nun’s life after a cold reception. Dublin’s Samuel Morrow bound his wife and shaved her hair for disobedience. Newcastle Bing’s Rev. L S Colvin ties a ministerial milestone by marrying his thousandth couple 260 years after ordination.
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Alice Judge
Bogota
Joseph Taylor
Chicago
Samuel Morrow
Dublin
L. S. Colvin
Newcastle
Bing
Chicago detective arrests widow for fraud after boast
After Miss Agnes Laucen informed detective James Watson she would soon wear a uniform he went to the station, donned the uniform, and then arrested her for fraud.
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Agnes Laucen
Fortune Teer
Chicago
James Watson
Cal Coolidge in a talkie studio misfit moment
A fragmented paragraph recalls Cal Coolidge saying he lost his taste for writing after seeing how films adapt books into screenplays. It notes Hoover’s economy plan, a Leeds hospital neck injury, and jokes about telephones and a proposed Tilted States of Europa, reflecting a satirical, early 20th century humor tone.
Sailor Mong Monssen Heroic Medal of Honor Story
Retired Lieutenant Mong Monssen earned the Medal of Honor for collapsing a burning Maara door to save the battleship Minaouri in 1904. As an enlisted man then, his brave act thwarted a shipwide catastrophe during a turret explosion.
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Mong Monssen
Minaouri
Monssen
Connie Mack wins F170 Tek prize for Philadelphia service
The F170 Tek prize for best Philadelphia citizen last year went to Cornelius Metim Headdy better known as Connie Mack, manager of the Athletics. His outstanding leadership helped secure the world series pennant for his hometown.
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Citzen
Philadelphia
Cornelius Metim Headdy
Connie Mack
Athletics
Hegeryvncw
Leeds man sent to prison for ninth offense
Walter Condon of Leeds Eny was sent to prison for a ninth offense and for sticking pins in his mother in law, a crime noted in the report. The case highlights a pattern of repeated violent conduct tied to familial disputes.
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Walter Condon
Leeds, Eny
Ping
Ice Delivered Daily for Polar Bears in Calcutta
A daily ice delivery is arranged at the 750 in Calcutta to sustain two polar bears recently arriving from England. The plan ensures the animals remain alive while in custody, with guardians coordinating routine supply to maintain proper ice levels.
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Calcutta
England
Texas and Texans need a broader state focus
The writer urges Texans to think beyond local pride and focus on Texas wide, national, and global interests. They discuss the Brownwood dam plans, lake expansion, and cross state development, noting railroads seek exclusive rights in the Panhandle and that the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs disputes. They argue Texas progress matters more than individual railroad investors.
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Texas
California
Florida
Brownwood
Tie Panhandle
Interctate Commerce Commission
Local Education Fostering Pride Across Districts
A fragmented speech from Will H. Mayes urges fidelity to local schools over state aims, warning representatives to consider community interests. He stresses local pride in education and cautions against broad state-level bias in decisions affecting districts.
Cannery Planned For Donna Aims To Boost Tomato Crop
A company plans to build a $100,000 cannery at Donna to serve the upcoming spring tomato crop. The plant will measure 145 by 200 feet, use tile and stucco, and have capacity for 250,000 cans daily. It will can only tomatoes this year but ready to handle fruits and vegetables next season. Tomato flowers there will play safe.
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Donna
Dam Project Gains Flood Rights on 26000 Acres near Kingsland
Overflow rights have been obtained on 26 000 acres along the Colorado river near Kingsland to be inundated by the proposed hydro electric dam. Some land has already changed hands and owners intend to relocate elsewhere as the project proceeds.
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Colorado River
Kingsland
Local Legislation Debate on Texas Education Burden
The text argues Texans favor local interests over state needs, criticizing state school duplication and expense. It claims university and college work overlaps with high school curricula and should be reserved for higher education, pressing a need to realign school responsibilities.
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University of Texas
University
Kenedy Prospers Despite Short Cotton Crop
The Advance notes Kenedy remains prosperous as it ships corn, cane seed, and hay. Farmers have ample stock to sell and feed, keeping Kenedy a thriving, self sustaining community despite reduced cotton. Local industry and homegrown products brighten the region.
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Kenedy
Kenedy Wii
Poultry Trade Boosts Runnels County’s Status as Center
The region sees over $100,000 in chickens moved out of Runnels County to improve stock while Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey shipments exceed $125,000 and the year’s aggregate crop is about $150,000. The county emerges as a key poultry hub.
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Runnels
Runnely County
Beccome
Card Reaches Mrs. Frank Barthen of Chicago
A December 1912 card sent to Mrs. Frank Barthen in Chicago was recently received, marking a small personal correspondence detail from the era.
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Frank Barthen
Chicago
Woman Rescues Baby From Upper Window Fire
Mrs Carl Coppola of Rockdale Tl escaped unharmed after leaning from an upper window and tossing her month old baby to a passerby who caught the child before she jumped to safety during a house blaze.
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Carl Coppola
Rockdale
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