Soldier Bonus Bill Baffles Congress
Washington notes show Republican leaders agree the soldier bonus bill must pass but remain baffled on funding. The White House awaits guidance as Congress pauses work while veterans push for enactment amid tax and borrowing concerns. President Harding hosted Denby at the White House delaying further talks.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Harding
Denby
Veterans
Veterans’ Organizations
Eagle's Claws Triggered Gun Explodes in Mountain Clash
Santiago reports a Chilean soldier died after a giant eagle attacked him in a pass near Los Andes. The soldier shot the bird and, believing it dead, approached when the eagle suddenly attacked. The bird’s claws gripped the gun trigger, discharging the weapon and mortally wounding him. His comrades carried him and the wounded eagle to Los Andes.
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Santiago
Chile
Los Andes
Pecan Tree Planting Honors McLennan War Dead
Waco Texas February 13 Pecan trees will be planted along Cameron Park drives to honor each McLennan County soldier who died in the late war. The Lions Club will sponsor the project with a copper plate on a stone marker for every fallen serviceman displaying name birth and death dates rank and unit. The James Edmond Post American Legion will supervise the program with the Lions Club.
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Waco
McLennan County
Cameron Park
Washington
Lions Club
James Edmond Post
American Legion
Deaf and dumb wife blamed for rough language suit
Chicago, Feb. 11. Euphemia Fuller, deaf and mute, was accused by her husband, also deaf and mute, of causing marital strain with rough language. Judge Sabath asked how she could use such language, and the husband replied via sign interpreter that she used finger spelling to say many things she would not voice aloud.
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Chicago
Euphemia Fuller
Joseph Sabath
Artic Ice Threat Seen Yet Far Off
Washington report quotes J A Launder ville of Cleveland Ohio saying top heavy Arctic ice will settle and topple the world causing oceans to flood land. He puts the threat at about 300 years distant so not urgent.
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Washington
Artic
J. A. Launderville
Cleveland
Ohio
Floyd Everheart Announces for Sheriff in Grayson County
The Sun proclaims Floyd Everheart as a candidate for Sheriff of Grayson County, subject to the Democratic primary in July. He is a 38 year old farmer from the Everheart homestead near Canaan, nephew of former Sheriff Bill Everheart, with praise for integrity and experience. Supporters urge electing him as an executive peace officer, noting his familiarity with office duties and his independence from political favors. The notice includes an advertisement detail about 75 sheets of typewriter paper for 25 cents at the Sun office.
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Floyd Everheart
Grayson County
Mr. Everheart
Bill Everheart
Texas
Oklahoma
Everheart
Canaan
Whitewright
Bells
Weather aids farmers as oats near sowing end
The Ely area enjoyed favorable weather last week aiding early crop work with oat sowing nearly complete and corn planting underway. School notes mention Miss Jewel Reynolds ill, Earl McFarland away in Dallas, Alyne Tumlin helping in class, and local visits from families in Celina Ravenna and Trenton. A woodcutting accident injured Eugene Brown, and social gatherings featured at George Wade’s with plans for Marvin Church Sunday school activities.
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Jewel Reynolds
Ely School
M. R. Smith
C. A. Wilson
Earl McFarland
Dallas
Alyne Tumlin
Walker Layman
Celina
Bob Broyles
Oscar Saye
Savoy
Ernest Harrison
Ravenna
Bill Fearis
Rex Wade
Nan McGee
George Wade
J. D. Russell
Miss Ray
Otto Russell
Eugene Brown
Roy E. Robinson
Trenton
Marvin Church
Enterprise
Porter
Mr. Robinson
Surprise bridal shower announces February wedding
Mrs. C. W. Bryant and Mrs. Floyd Everheart hosted a Saturday afternoon party at the Bryant home on West Main Street. Miss Sue King received heart notes from guests announcing her February 28 marriage to Mr. Eugene McElvaney of Dallas as tiny Kewpie brides distributed cake favors amid a festive bridal theme.
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C. W. Bryant
Floyd Everheart
Sacious Bryant
West Main Street
Everheart
Bryant
Sue King
Elizabeth Weaver
Sherman
Lucy Bradley
Gainesville
Bryant King
Mrs. Fitz Bryant
Sarah Everheart
Nora Bryant
Miss Frances Bryant
Eugene McElvaney
Dallas
Katherine Vaughn
Minnie Willis
Copenhagen
Miss King
Congressman Rayburn Named Among Texas Big Men
Paris News notes Congressman Sam Rayburn who represents a neighboring district in Congress, recognized as one of the influential "big men" in Texas politics. The article emphasizes his prominence and role in state affairs.
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Paris
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Texas
Bogus Check Stunt Involving Mayor Ends In Fraud
A con man used a mayor’s signature obtained on a back of a paper to cash a several thousand dollar check and later a 2500 dollar cashier’s check in Terrell and another town. The nearby bank paid the fraud, the local bank avoided loss, but officials fear the mayor will suffer. The case shows a near miss of long fraud method.
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Terrell Bank
Terrell
Terrell Tribune
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Democratic Congressional Caucus
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Alabama
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Ferroline Medicine CO
Dyer @ Jones
Rexall Store
S. Bing Clothes
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