Santa Fe To Build Rail Link Through West Texas
Pecos Times reports a Santa Fe survey party westward from Sterling City signals potential new rail outlet from Sterling City toward Pecos. If built the line would run parallel to the Orient through Glasscock Upton Crane Ward Reeves and Brewster counties, linking Santa Fe with San Angelo and Pecos, with earlier talks of a southward line.
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el Paso Times
Sanjio Angelo
Pecos
Santa Fe
San Angelo
West Texas
Sterling City
Texas
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A1 Corps of Surveyors
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Glastock
Upton
Crane
Ward, Poore, Reeves and
Brewster
Pecos City
Feld
Date Set for Prohibition Election in Texas
July 22 is the Date Set. Austin Texas. By a decisive vote of 100 to 15 the House passed the measure providing for the holding of an election on the rate wide prohibition amendment July 22. Antis voted with dry friends, while a small minority opposed the election. Absentees listed. It is accepted in Austin as settled that July 22 will host the election. Senate expected to act quickly after House passage. oath at 60c per sack.
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Austin
Texas
House
Noes Wei Hierschwab
Brooks
Byrne
Camp
Cranke
Crisp
Herder
Ighsmith
McGown
Schluter
Shannon
Smith
Atascosa
Wahrmund
Watson
Wood
Bagby
Buchanan
Campbell
Donegan
Flournoy
Fountain
Geiptner
Haxthausen
Hill
Kennedy
Robertsons
Carver
Teel
Terrell
Bexar
Williams
Dallas
Thos. H. Ball
Senate
Open Public Roads Case Affirms Eminent Domain Power
A DeWitt county district court affirmed the counties right of eminent domain to lay out public highways. The land owner objected to a direct route but the court held in favor of establishing the road, with the case to be appealed. The decision could force commissioners to open first class roads from county seat to county seat, aiding communities previously blocked by landholders. Beeville Bee reports the outcome and potential statewide impact.
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DeWitt County
Beeville
Bee
Right of contract debated by Governor Colquitt in anti pass law
San Antonio Express reports Governor Colquitt urges amendment to the anti pass law to recognize the sacred right of contract. He argues railroads could exchange transportation for newspaper advertising without corrupting editorial independence, noting printers ink power and newspapers loyalty to communities.
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Colquitt
Railroad Commission
Sts P
America
San Antonio Express
Root of Corruption Prompts Calls for Reform in Texas
A Dallas News editorial urges stronger anti bribery rules citing Lorimer and Ohio disclosures. It backs a Texas House bill by Baker to cap campaign expenses at two years’ salary, arguing limits deter corruption though not a complete fix. It notes wolf extermination bills backed by West Texans and cattle interests, with opposition from Dunn over trespass concerns.
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Lorimer
Ohio
House of the
Texas
Baker
Hood
Wto
Dallas
Irrigation Pump Advances Land Beneath Texas Deserts
An improved 70 foot water lifting ramp driven by a five horsepower gasoline engine will pump 200 gallons per minute. The device promises to enlarge irrigation along semiarid Texas districts, tapping hidden waters to irrigate thousands of acres and turn arid lands into productive fields.
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Texas
Roseland Falls
Tick Eradication and Shared Responsibility for Tick Control
The article argues cattle tick control is easy with Dairy division guidance for cleaning animals and fields. It notes that if neighbors don’t follow the same precautions, one farmer bears extra effort and loses profits, urging communal action to reduce pest spread. The piece compares to weed control and stresses individual neglect harms collective outcome.
Sanderson Fire Department Eyes Central Town Fire Hall
An enthusiastic Monday meeting, chaired by Chief Newberry, decided to build a fire house near the town center. Additional apparatus and chemical supply for the engine were ordered. The finance committee was urged to collect donations to enable the first engine payment. The masquerade ball committee reports strong prospects for a highly successful event. A new Stark Bros Nursery agency offers 25 cent delivery discounts. fruit trees and fruit ranch investments are promoted.
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Newberry
Stark Bros. Nursery Company
Snap Shots and Snippets on Wives and Warnings
A column mocks wartime profiteering, marital politics, and reform schemes. It jokes about conscience, prohibition, and the role of a strong credit man, noting the rising lunacy rate and the futility of reforming husbands with pictures in prohibition papers. The piece blends satirical observations on social norms.
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Turney
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Schleicher County
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Alpine State Bank
Duryman
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Alpine Mercantile Co
H. S. Grant
Palace Pharmacy
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el Paso Herald
Galveston News
Dallas News
McGaughy
Alpine, Tex
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