Another One Nailed in Blanton County Battle
A 1914 Abilene case defends Judge Thomas J Blanton against charges of favoritism. An affidavit by Sam Reed, clerk of Woodman Camp and secretary of the Odd Fellows Lodge, asserts Blanton treats all alike and enforces laws without fear or favor. Reed notes Blanton carried Taylor and Eastland counties by large margins and argues opponents seek to ruin him. The piece also criticizes local telephone service as subpar and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Blanton
Smith
Blanton
Taylor
Abilene
Sam Reed
Woodman
Odd Fellows Lodge
Thomas J. Wianton
Eastland County
Rexo
Abdon Rary Public
Taylor Texas Holt
Pampered People Turn To Plum PhD Foolishness
A sharp remark accuses indulgent treatment of people who pursue credentialed status as a wasteful distraction. It critiques excessive flattery that elevates experts to impractical pomposity, implying social harm from pampering.
Weather, travel, and social notes from Alpine area
Local notices reflect July 4th cautions and festival mood while reporting on weather, bank prosperity, and a new baby named Grover Cleveland Woodrow Bryan. The MARATHON freight delay and a foot amputation incident near the tracks are noted along with numerous social visits and travels of residents to and from Alpine, Floresville, San Angelo, and San Antonio. A summer normal school update, Ford car popularity, and various family visits are included.
El Paso Speech Sparks Debate Over McDonald Remarks
A speech by Mr. C. C. McDonald about Mc Ball and the Democratic convention draws criticism in El Paso. Local leaders say the remarks misstate the city’s stance and call for correction by Mayor Kelly supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McDonald
Mc Ball
el Paso
Mc McDonald
Kelly Boosters
Rangers kill Mexican editor at Marfa clashes with state rangers
Report of the shooting in Marfa where Mexican editor Carlos Morales Wood of Patria Mexicana was killed by State Rangers Ira Cline and H L Roberson during a warrant service. Wood had alleged crimes by Rangers and Americans, claiming mistreatment of Mexicans. The officers waived examining trial and await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Dielock
Carlos Morales
Wood
Patria Mexicana
Valentine
Ira Cline
H. L. Roberson
Palace Drag Store
Cline
Roberson
Rio Grande
Hovey Locals Highlight Town News and Moves
Hovey locals report Jack Cain and family visiting East Texas to see his mother while Sam Culberson and kin plan to Shawnee Oklahoma for their future home. Other items note loss of a mare and colt, Alpine business trip, new motor cars for E J and N T Johnson, and various work shifts and travels around Limpia Fort Chadbourne and Ft Stockton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Waldo
J.B. McDaniels
Alpine
Messrs
E. J. and
N.T. Johnson
Scion Fremen
Marfa Boosters Visit Alpine for Fourth of July Plans
Marfa boosters toured Alpine on a friendly visit en route home from Ft. Day, loading 150 boosters and 38 Marfa cars. They extended an invitation for Alpine to attend the July 4 celebration in Marfa, and Alpine residents filled the courthouse square to greet them. Judge Bogel thanked Alpine for the cordial reception and promised a return visit on July 4. A community prayer and Bible school schedule followed, with services announced by H. M. Bandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
von Enroute
Davis
Court House
Jead
Bogel
Marfa
Maria
Avalanche announces Democratic primary candidates for county offices
The Avalanche lists candidates for county offices including J W Phelps for Assessor, J A Walton for Sheriff and Tax Collector, W H Lease for County Clerk, W F McGaughy for Commissioner Precinct 1, H Fletcher for Commissioner Precinct 2, S L Adams for Commissioner Precinct, Mac Harman for County Surveyor, Eura Phelps for Constable Precinct 1, Clyde Buttrill for County Treasurer, and A M Turney for County Judge, all pending Democratic primary action in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Phelps
J. A. Walton
Sheri
Aries
Avalanche
W. F. McGaughy
Nounce HT. Fletcher
Mac Harman
Eura Phelps
Rounce Clyde Buttrill
A. M. Turney
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Incorroraten
J. Yores
Pontottion
Evans
John D. Rockefeller
Water County
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow
Bryan
Zetha Decie
Lazaro Arnelay
W.M. French
Dan Holmes
Ora Turner
Wizzell
Houston
Lize Slaughter
Sherrill
Cambrey
N M
Kimball
John Gardner
Sanders
B. Jackson
Pink Ellis
W. K. Bates
Altor Martin
Mrs. Woods
Shuler Ranch
Brady Sunday
Georgie Dixon
Ale Pine
Ray Miller
Marta
Baptist the Orient
Rev. Jacobs
Presbyterian
Iis One
Rangers
Hovey
Jack Cain
East Texas
Mr. Cain
Sam Culberson
Shawnee, Okla
J. W. McCutcheon
Flatonia
McCutcheon
Limpia
L. Z. Johnson
Blackwell
Mr. Long
Phylena
Mary Johnson
Alta Prichard
N. H. Fulcher
Ft. Stockton
Marfa Boosters
Christian Church
H. M. Bandy
Brooke T
Jim P. Wilson
Democratic Executive Committee
Avalanche i
W. H. Lease
Adams
Dems
Garla Fants
Garland
Alpine Hardware Co
Robt. Murphy
O. Box
Petia
Sterling
Royal Rochester
Wm. Evans
Jewelery
Copenhagen
Mitchell-Gillett CO
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