Congress Adjourns Billions Appropriated in 1929 Budget
The Seventieth Congress adjourned after approving a record $4.636 billion for 1929, surpassing 1928 by about $400 million. The grand total could rise toward $1 billion with unappropriated items like flood relief. The postwar period shows rising federal spending with major shares going to the Post Office, War and Navy Departments.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
United States
Mississippi
Wilbur
Executive Department
United States Veterans’ Burea
War Department
Navy
State houses request pushes $1.8 million plan
Austin officials propose a $1,800,000 program for Capitol repairs and a new 10 story state office building. R B Walthall, chairman of the Board of Control, says space is tight and temporary additions would be removed to restore the Capitol to its original design. Constitutional officers would stay in the Capitol while others move to the new building.
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Austin
R. B. Walthall
Board of Control
Capitol
Norris Sues Jackson Paper for Libel in Mississippi Court
Reverend J. Frank Norris of Fort Worth Texas filed a $100 000 libel lawsuit in Circuit Court Jackson against Frederick Sullens editor of the Jackson Daily News and the News Publishing Company alleging libel over published reports.
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Jackson, Miss
J. Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Texas
Frederick Sullens
Jackson Daily News
News Publishing Company
Campbell sets North Adams record at 381 feet 2 inches
R. C. Campbell of North Adams Massachusetts holds the baseball throwing record with a distance of 381 feet 2 inches, established in a recent competition.
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R. C. Campbell
North Adams
Mass
Loud Speaker System Installed for Democratic Convention
Wiring for a city funded loud speaker system in Houston will enable hearing throughout the hall for the Democratic national convention. The contractor will be paid 14600 dollars for installation and operation, with testing to begin two weeks before the June 26 start. The setup includes 17 loud speakers and a single microphone, with five horn loudspeakers aimed at press sections and notables, and two front speakers for crowd coverage.
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Houston
Farmers Invited To Democratic Convention In Houston
Jesse H. Jones urges American farmers to stay away from the Kansas City Republican gathering and visit Houston instead. He says the Democratic Party offers equal opportunity and better farmer legislation, recalling Wilson era policies as proof of Democratic commitment. The message invites farmers to help shape the 1920s platform and national policy.
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Houston
Farmers of America
Kansas City
Jesse H. Jones
Texas
Mr. Jones
Associated Press
Illinois
Nebraska
Adam McMullen
Geo. W. Fifer
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Washington
Local Dealers Report Early Harvest Preparations
Manning, Clark and Meador hardware dealers sold and delivered several binders this week. If fair weather continues, harvest should begin in a few days. Wheat and oat crops promise good yields.
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Manning, Clark & Meador
McMillin Delegates to National Democratic Convention
Senator D. S. McMillin of Grayson County was elected as an alternate delegate to the National Democratic convention in Houston. He is the sole Grayson County delegate, with district peers M. W. Muse and E. F. Blakely named for the fourth district. Alternates include L. A. Clark and McMillin. He expects to attend and reports a lively state convention with lasting political scars.
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D. S. McMillin
Beaumont
Houston
McMillin
Grayson County
Fourth
M. W. Muse
McKinney
E. F. Blakely
Bonham
L. A. Clark
Greenville
Whitewright
Democratic Party
Cotton’s many uses beyond cloth and oil
The article highlights how cotton enters 500 everyday items from writing paper and varnishes to gun cotton and smokeless powder. It explains production of gun cotton, collodion, and celluloid varnishes, notes linters in World War II era weapons, and describes cotton finishes for automobiles and fabrics.
Young Man Killed In Automobile Accident
Winfred Hembree aged 21, grandson of Mrs. J. T. Roberts of Whitewright, was killed in a Sunday night auto crash on the highway three miles east of Honey Grove. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hembree of Honey Grove and a Honey Grove High School graduate active in athletics. Funeral services were held at Honey Grove, with Whitewright attendees listed.
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Winfred Hembree
J. T. Roberts
Whitewright
Honey Grove
J. B. Hembree
A. M. Roberts
Emmet Penn
Paul Roberts
T. E. Barbee
Bessie Joe
Six Convicts Sentenced to Death in Folsom Riot
In Sacramento six inmates convicted of murdering George Baker during the Folsom prison Thanksgiving riot were sentenced to death. The defendants include Tony Brown, Walter Burke, Roy Stokes, James Gregg, James Gleason, and Albert Stewart, who previously testified against others and faced life terms. The case followed a jail break attempt that left several prisoners and guards dead.
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Sacramento
Cal
George Baker
Folsom Prison
Folsom
Tony Brown
San Francisco
Walter FE. Burke
Roy E. Stokes
James Gregg
James Gleason
Albert M. Stewart
Stewart
Ray Singleton
Blanton to Speak at Sherman Saturday Afternoon
United States Senate candidate Thomas L. Blanton will address a Sherman audience next Saturday at 2 PM. Campaign headquarters issued the notice highlighting his reputation as a leading Texas speaker and the large crowds he attracts.
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Thomas L. Blanton
United States Senate
Sherman
Blanton
Texas
Cotton Market Break Laid To Bureau
The Senate subcommittee reports direct responsibility for the 1927 cotton market collapse, costing growers an estimated 300 to 400 million dollars. It cites a Sept. 15 downward price forecast and an overestimated carryover of up to 800,000 bales as key factors. The panel denies sinister motive, though Senator Heflin disagrees on that point.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Agriculture Subcommittee
Bureau
Heflin
Alabama
Gas cost per motorist hits 120 in 1927 rising fuel bill
1927 gasoline cost per motorist averaged 120 with total U S gasoline use reaching 10 596 000 000 gallons and a national bill of about 2 1/2 billion dollars The American Automobile Association notes an 8 percent rise in consumption and that gasoline tax produced 258 966 851 in net revenue for road funding statewide and local projects across all states except Massachusetts and New York with rates from 2 to 5 cents per gallon.
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America
American Automobile Association
Massachusetts
New York
Rodeo To Be Held At National Convention In Houston
A major Southwest rodeo show is outlined for June 26 at the Democratic National Convention in Houston. The event envisions a $40,000 expense with $10,000 in prizes for range stars and features honorary judge Will Rogers. Official judges include W. W. Sterling, Reece Lockett, and Lewis Jones. top stunt riders are lining up for the program.
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Houston
Southwest
Shoemaker
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Will Rogers
Claremore
W. W
Bill) Sterling
Texas Rangers
Larado
Reece
Whitewright Summer School Opens at Grade School
The Whitewright summer session starts in the grade school building with B W Crain and Miss Sue Stephens teaching high school subjects and Miss Susie Noe directing grade school courses. Most students pursue advanced work while others retry unfinished topics from the regular term.
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Whitewright
B. W. Crain
Sue Stephens
Susie Noe
Legion Picnic Plans July Event With Roy Gray Amusement
The American Legion post in Preston Everhart announces the seventh annual Legion Picnic to be held July 12 13 and 14 with the Roy Gray Amusement Company supplying main attractions. Campaign year attendance is expected with leading state candidates likely to speak.
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American Legion
Roy Gray Amusement Company
Legion
Preston Everheart
Whitesboro to Vote on Paying Bonds
Whitesboro city council set a July 2 bond election for 22000 to pave Main and South Union streets. The city would cover intersections and one third of front foot paving with homeowners paying two thirds. total project cost about 49000. Bonds would bear 5 percent interest, repayable semi annually, with staged maturities over sixteen years.
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Whitesboro
City of
Main Street
Union Street
Boy Scouts Will Spend Night Out On Pilot Grove
Scoutmaster J H Hawkins will take the Boy Scouts on a hike Friday evening and spend the night on Pilot Grove creek. They depart at 5 and aim to reach Pilot Grove in time to prepare supper and pitch camp before nightfall. All Scouts should meet promptly at 5 to start on the hike.
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J. H. Hawkins
Pilot Grove Creek
Pilot Grove
Sunday School and Church Attendance Report
Attendance reports from two churches were missing due to two pastors being absent from the city. The report covers last Sunday’s Sunday school and church attendance figures with noted gaps.
Epworth League Program Song and Recitals
Program lists musical items and readings for the Epworth League with Frances Bryant leading a prayer and piano solo. Maxine Roberts presents Methodism as part of the Holy Catholic Church. Margaret Sears offers Methodism Is Methodistic. Em magene Sears presents Methodism Is Evangelistic. Madge Sears sings. T. J. Rector performs violin solo. Louise Echols delivers benediction.
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Frances Bryant
The
Holy Catholic Church
Maxine Roberts
Margaret Sears
Emmagene Sears
Madge Sears
T. J. Rector
Louise Echols
Dale Sues Chamberlin for 75 000 in Fannin
BONHAM Texas Dale former state representative from Fannin County has filed slander and libel suit seeking 75000 against W W Chamberlin of Houston The suit alleges false statements damaged his reputation in a civil action filed in Fannin County court.
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Dale
Fannin
Bonham
F. A. Dale
Texas
Fannin County
W. W. Chamberlin
Houston
Advertisers Offer Better Values for Local Shoppers
Reading the town ads helps you find the best places to trade. Live merchants in newspapers advertise the best values, boosting business and lowering seller costs. Buying from advertisers helps reduce prices for everyone.
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Norris
Jackson
Rtasy Rine
Nepublican
Legion Picnic Books Amusement Company
Boy Scouts
Baptist of Presbyterian
Central Christian
Epworth League
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