Hudspeth Advances Mining Bills in Texas Legislature
Senator Claude Hudspeth of El Paso to introduce ten measures in the Thirty-second Texas Legislature. Plans include a state school of mines at El Paso and a new mining law modeled after Colorado to encourage activity. He argues current laws hinder prospecting on government lands and cites El Paso as logical for mining interests. He also backs a bounty on predators to aid ranchers and notes support from local committees.
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Presidents Not Above Criticism in Panama Libel Case
The Supreme Court unanimously quashed the Panama canal libel suit against the New York World, a decision praised by the Corpus Christi Caller as protecting press freedom from executive overreach. The editorial notes Roosevelt’s attempted retaliation after critical coverage of Panama canal deals and warns of dangers to free speech if the ruling were different.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Panama Canal
New York World
Theodore Roosevelt
John Adams
Corpus Christi Caller
El Paso Congressional Redistricting Sparks Debate
The El Paso Times notes premature redraws of Texas congressional districts. It argues the plans unite county populations to a 21 000 figure, threating to shift Congressman Smith to a nearby district or require cross county lines toward San Antonio or John Garner's district. It warns such a district would be oddly shaped and split distant counties.
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el Paso
Smith
Nolen Volens
Mitchell County
Bandera
San Antonio
Rio Grande
John Garner
Garner
Fl Paso
Land Not Forfeited By Absence For School Education
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals held that temporary absence to study at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to earn a diploma does not forfeit school land. Associate Justice W. S. Fly wrote the opinion for the case Ramsey vs Patterson from Webb County, affirming that the purchaser's aim was to fit himself to pay for the land and return to reside there, with no intent to abandon.
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Court of Civil Appeals
W. S. Fly
C. ©. Ramsey
Webb County
Appellee
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Austin
Robison
Texas
San Antonio E Press
Fertilizer Tests at Texas A&M Station Invite Farmers
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at College Station plans soil testing trials on farms statewide to determine fertilizer needs. Limited funds allow only a few experiments. Applicants must pay freight, follow directions, and provide a soil sample if asked. Address Dr G S Fraps to request a cooperation blank.
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Chemcal Division
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A&m, College, of Texas
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College Station
Bids Sought for Brewster County Depository
Brewster County Court will hear sealed proposals on February 13 1911 from banks, associations, or individuals to serve as County Depository for two years. Each bid must include a certified check of at least 250 dollars payable to D. D. York. Proposals due by 10 A M February 13 1911 with right to reject any or all bids. Witness dated January 16 1911.
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Ers Court of
Brewster
Brewster County
D. D. York
Notice to Public and Sportsmen at Kokernot pastures
Public notice from L G Kokernot manager stating no hunting or trespass in Kokernot pastures with penalties. Also announces pubic car run and invites patronage from the public.
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Kokertot
L.G. Kokernot
Notice to Trespassers at Altura Ranch and Bird Pasture
Notice is hereby given that the Altura ranch property is posted and all hunting or wood sawing is prohibited under penalty of the law. The Bird pasture is included in the properties. Jason W. James.
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Altura Ranch
Jason W. James
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