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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
1
Alpine residents focus on Monday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon voting for officers. The article stresses the president's role and the backing of citizens, urging members to attend and participate in the election.
The piece notes John Adams Thomas Jefferson and Martin Van Buren as the only VPs to reach the presidency by direct election and discusses the unlikely ascent of the two recent Texas lieutenant governors the Davidsons. It questions whether John W Davis or Calvin Coolidge can emulate Roosevelt and speculates on political futures amid Texas party strife and Lynch Davidson's limited chances.
A Brewster County appeal urges voters to back Dan Moody in the August 23 primary runoff. The note highlights Moody's large lead in Texas, his record as district attorney, and endorsements from lawmen, while contrasting him with a klan-endorsed opponent and stressing his abstinence and moral character.
Unofficial copy of the runoff primary ballot lists candidates for Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Comptroller Railroad Commissioner Chief Justice and Court of Civil Appeals. Names include Edwards Miller Moody Ward Terrell Baker Gilmore Weaver Nabors Smith Curieton Wear Harper Pelphrey across various counties and districts.
District court opened on Monday with grand jury sworn in. Foreman R. W. Coffey leads a panel including Dom Adams J W Gillett J E F Burgess Sam Culbert C D Wood Syl Adams R Davis S R Nail W T Burnam T N Allison and T J Cartwright. Bailiffs A J Williams Joe Harmon and Phil Robinson listen as District Judge C R Sutton of Marfa gives the charge. Further proceedings appear elsewhere.
Governor Neff issues a proclamation asking citizens to observe September 12 as National Defense Day. Mayors are urged to arrange programs with military groups. Adj. Iren Thomas D. Barton and Lt. Thomas Christian coordinate from Maj. Gen. Hines’s staff. The date also marks the sixth anniversary of the St Mihiel battle and Pershing’s retirement.
The Trans-Pecos Consolidated Teachers Institute returns for its third year on September 18 at Sul Ross State Teachers College under President H V Morelock. Brewster Davis Pecos Presidio and Terrell counties join the institute with lectures including teaching Mexican children by Robert C Jackson of El Paso. recreational facilities include library tennis courts and Hancock Pool.
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