Neff urges strong federal action at national prohibition meet
Washington January 15 Governor Neff of Texas told the National Convention of the Anti Saloon League that the federal government must enforce prohibition with vigor. He proposed sending 20 000 soldiers to curb border smuggling and urged army and navy use to enforce the law at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
First Congregational
Texas
W. E
Pussyfoot) Johnson
Mexico
Canada
Andres O. Luna
Education
Deficiency Tops 5 Million in Texas Funds
Austin reports the general revenue fund in Texas has a net deficiency over 5 million dollars. The on hand deficit stands at 4,802,970 with 500,000 more to be drawn from the first quarterly payment of 2,000,000 for the school fund. Warrants are dated January through April as ordered by the Attorney General. Rural aid adds about 426,000 to the deficit, leaving just over 1,000,000 unpaid.
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Austin
Texas
General Revenue
Marrs
Rowena Bank Robbers Routed by Citizens
Robbers blew the First National Bank safe at Rowena eight miles west of Ballinger at 5 am but fled after a volley of shots from citizens. A posse pursued them. they abandoned their automobile and escaped empty handed. A prior tax office robbery occurred two weeks earlier in Runnels County.
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Ballinger
First National Bank
Rowena
Runnels
Goetz
Weisner
Rainfall Delays Farm Work Amid Spring Preparations
Rain fell nearly one inch Tuesday delaying farm work for several days. Farmers in the area report preparing land for spring planting but need ten to fifteen days of fair weather to advance, hoping for two weeks of decent conditions to complete chores.
Miss Dale McGaughey Visits Friends in Bells
Miss Dale McGaughey visited friends in Bells Sunday. The brief note records social travel and local acquaintances during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale McGaughey
Bells
Bonham Landlord Encourages Renters to Raise Poultry
J C White of Bonham Texas owns several Red River farms and offers to supply lumber and hardware for chicken houses if renters complete the building. He says the plan benefits renters financially and improves landlord renter relations. A renter who raised poultry credited eggs and chickens with a $65 year end credit against a merchant balance. White believes others can follow this example.
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Bonham
Texas
J. C. White
Red River
White
Mr. White
Denison Woman Says She Shot Husband in Self Defense
Nettie Nelson, a Denison Negro woman, told police she shot her husband Bud Nelson with a .32 revolver about 11:30 Sunday morning after he allegedly abused her and knocked her down. He died an hour later at Katy hospital. She surrendered the weapon to officers at the station.
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Denison
Nettie Nelson
Bud Nelson
Katy
Refinery Explosion Kills Nine Workers in Port Arthur
Port Arthur Texas January 15 nine workers killed by a high pressure still explosion at the Texas Company refinery. Fire destroyed the plant and left 27 others injured with damage estimated at eight hundred thousand dollars. Officials could not assign a cause as flames enveloped nearby equipment and workers scrambled from blazing scenes.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Texas Company
Mary Gates Hospital
Magnus Johnson Promises Common Sense Senate Approach
The Nashville Southern Lumberman notes Magnus Johnson will guide his Senate actions by common sense rules. The paper recalls his history of radical moves and precedents violations, implying expectations of bold decisions.
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Magnus Johnson
Senate
Magnus
Nashville Southern Lumberman
Texas Political Calendar First Half of the Year
A historical list outlines key Texas election deadlines from January to August including poll tax payment, registration, and district certification dates. It notes dates for precinct conventions, candidate filings, absentee voting, and the primary and runoff election days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Election Board
Dawes Speaks at Reparations Parley in Paris
Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes chaired the first committee of experts for the reparations commission and urged practical co operation to restore Germany’s productivity. He insisted on stabilizing currency and balancing the budget to prove Germany’s capacity to pay, denouncing demagogues and urging focused action.
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Paris
Charles G. Dawes
Reparations Commission
Germany
United States
Dawes
Lufkin Doctor Visiting Son Working for Cotton Belt
Dr. Jas. C. Falvey of Lufkin is visiting his son Paul Falvey, who serves as local agent for the Cotton Belt.
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Jas. C. Falvey
Lufkin
Paul Falvey
Cotton Belt
County 15 in Charge of Work on Highways
Sherman January 16 Work continues on Grayson County roads after the State Highway Department assumed maintenance of designated routes on January 1 County Judge R M Carter says little changed since year start Grayson County leased tractors and machinery to the state to avoid new purchases Bridges and gravel work proceed on highways 6 and 5 as county and state agencies test the new arrangement
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Sherman
Grayson County
State Highway Department
R. M. Carter
Carter
State Department
Denison
Whitesboro
Southmayor
Trinity University Honor Roll Sees 53 Students Selected
Greta Fender of Whitewright named among ten seniors on the Trinity University honor roll for the first term. She earned three A’s and two B’s as Trinity’s 500 students welcomed 53 scholars to the honor list.
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Miss Fender
Trinity
Waxahachie
Tex
Farmers urged to terrace land in Grayson County
Sherman January 15. County agent C Morris urged that at least half the farmers in Grayson County undertake terracing this winter. He cited successful acre production where terraces preserved soil and said the season ends after March first. He offered personal assistance and recommended group effort.
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Sherman
Grayson County
C. Morris
Dallas bank names McMillin as cashier at Oak Cliff
J T McMillin formerly cashier of Planters National Bank of Whitewright was elected cashier of Oak Cliff State Bank and Trust Co at the annual stockholders meeting and has assumed his duties. He previously served as vice president of Farmers State Bank at Mexia and as bank examiner and Insurance and Banking Commissioner during the Hobby administration. He is son of Senator and Mrs D S McMillin.
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J. T. McMillin
Planters National Bank of
Whitewright
Oak Cliff State Bank and Trust Co
Dallas
McMilin
Farmers State Bank
Mexia
Hobby
D. S. McMillin
Centralized Prison System Advocated In Texas Report
The State Board of Prison Advisors urged centralization and reforms to employ all able bodied inmates. It favors an honor farm model, restricted strap use with medical oversight, and sale of the Shaw farm to unify operations. The report, chaired by Mrs. J. E. King, notes few punishments and urges enterprise to reduce costs and injustice.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Prison Advisors
Neff
J. E. King
San Antonio
Homer D. Wade
J. T. Harrington
Ferguson Farm
Shaw
Bowie County
Better Street Lights Planned to Improve City Service
The city maintains 69 lights at about 1200 dollars yearly. In the business district 23 lights cost 1.50 monthly each, and 46 residential lights cost 1.40 monthly each. Business district bulbs have one third higher candle power. Mayor F M Echols says wattage increases for the residential area will follow. improved service will offset higher cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Company
F. M. Echols
Mayfield Seen Seated After Election Review
Fort Worth Jan 14 W A Hanger attorney for Texas Senator says Mayfield will be seated after a full review recount and canvass of the election. Forty Texas citizens half Mayfield and half Peddy will canvass the vote under Senate committee supervision. Hearings may extend over a year.
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Fort Worth
Earle Mayfield
W. A. Hanger
Texas
George Peddy
Mayfield
Peddy
Senate Committee
A C Glee Club Gives Initial Concert Here
The Austin College Glee Club and Sherman orchestra opened the season with a first performance last Thursday night at the grammar school auditorium. Sixteen members performed under G. E. Case, Austin College music director, to a large audience. Lucian Andrews, secretary of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association, attended a rural carriers meeting in McKinney last Saturday.
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Austin College Glee Club
Orchestra
Sherman
Grammar School
G. E. Case
Austin College
Lucian Andrews
Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association
Collin and Rockwall
McKinney
Real Winter Arrives After Warm Spell
After an unseasonably warm December the weather turned icy on December 31. Freezing mist coats every surface and keeps pedestrians off sidewalks as forecasts point to more winter conditions ahead.
Prison Camp Reforms Reported With Segregation and Welfare Measures
The board notes suggest more segregation in the negro camp with a separate small farm for negro boys, frequent clothing changes, weekly changes, and amendments to allow convict teachers to earn time credits. It also calls for monthly inmate medical checks, age morality and mentality segregation, expanded gardens and dairy, better sanitation, on site schools, improved food, and enhanced religious instruction.
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Gov. Neff
National Capital
Bonham Man
J. F. Lilley
County 15
State
John D
Standard Oil
Norfolk Post
Grayson
Jack McMillin
Dallas Bank
Board OF Prison Advisors
Warden Blitch
Florida
Hanger
A. C. Glee Club
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