RAG CHAWIN’ and the Pencil Fiends in Texas history
Compilation of clipped quotes from Galveston, El Paso, and Don Angelo papers recounting folk humor, Christmas pardons, and opinions on mercy. Mentions Brant Ness, Ray Chaver, and editors in Abilene and Eagle Pass. Notes Belgium relief, pan dowdys, and pardons shaping public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Eagle Pass News-Guide
el Paso Herald
Don Angelo Standard
Jesus
Galveston News
Washingtons Latest Bluff Bespeaks Cone Johnson Note
Opinion piece arguing Cone Johnson maneuvered administration into a firm stance on British conduct and Mexico policy. Criticizes state department for passive responses to Mexican outrages and compares to Roosevelt criticisms. Reflects on American casualties and economic losses tied to foreign policy, urging awareness of U S interests and dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone Johnson
Great Britain
Bryan
Britain
State Department
Mexico
Department
London
Washington
Roosevelt
Hague
Belgium
Niagara River
Wilson
England
el Paso Herald
Breswster County
Turner
Bert Johnson
Texas
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J. M. Sanford
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Alpine Lumber CO
J. H. Highsmith
Alamo. Lumber CO
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Ray Turner
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Sentinel
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la Pryor Sentinel
Ray Chaver
Rea Benkster
J. W. Ferguson
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7Rd Judicial District
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J. W. Weaver
Orient Lands Company
H. L. Kokernot
J. W. Melnyre
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Sheriff Brewster Co
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A. Brown
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Kokpanot
V-Pees
G. W. Baines
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V-Pres
A.T Aurton
Ren. Coshier
U.S. Depository For Postal Savings
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