04 Aug 1910
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
1
The First National Bank of Alpine Texas notes capital and surplus of 90000.00 and warns that saloon scene exhibitions are a separate offense under current law. Offenders face fines from 200 to 500 dollars and jail terms from 30 to 90 days. Building owners hosting prohibited displays share liability with the exhibitor.
The Texas Legislature faces a potential inquiry during the special session into Cone Johnsons charges that liquor interests influenced lawmakers to defeat submission in 1909. A concurrent resolution directing an investigation was introduced, with M M Crane expected to testify if adopted. Crawford Terrell Turney pressed for action while noting prior payroll accusations against senators.
The Texas House sent to engrossment a bill banning prize fight moving pictures amid post defeat riots in Reno. The measure was amended to ban executions on screen and various violent or Lewd scenes including bull fights robberies and mob violence. An unsuccessful attempt was made to block the bill.
A friend asks printing a verse urging Phyllis to honor her education by household service after graduation and repay her parents. The piece contrasts a respectful duty with a separate ad noting refrigerators and ice cream freezers must be sold to raise money.
The current financial papers debate land speculation as real estate values rise and impact money markets. Analysts note banks and loan agencies feel the pressure while individual capitalists seek first class gilt edge loans. The article argues land loans are less speculative and suitable for conservative investors seeking solid bonds and mortgages.
The Austin House reads former Attorney General M. M. Crane’s letter to Senator E. G. Senter, insisting some legislators including senators may have had payments from breweries. Crane says he withheld names, aims to pressure anti prohibitionists to reject filings open to liquor interests, and defends his remarks while noting political loyalties.
Repair and new equipment available for mowers and rakes with full stock for hay and cane operations. Call Paul J Vogt for the best makes and service.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.