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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
2
Texas Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to tax all agricultural or grazing school lands owned by counties to the same extent as privately owned lands. The measure would be voted on in November 1996 with ballots showing For or Against. The Governor to issue proclamation and publication, costs covered by law.
Lee Suber, a rancher in Brewster County, captured a second panther this week after a prior kill two weeks earlier. The male weighed over 150 pounds, while the recent capture was a larger male believed to be the first panther's mate. Panthers have caused cattle and horse losses, sparking years of local battles.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article 16 Section 54 of the Texas Constitution to abolish the Board of Prison Commissioners and transfer supervision and management of the prison system to a new structure as resolved by the legislature.
A scanned 1925 Texas document outlines amendments to Article 16 Section 58 and Article 7 Section 2, proposing to abolish a prison board, create new tax and school district arrangements, and authorize ad valorem taxes for free public schools. It details election timing, official proclamations, and appropriations of funds for publication and election costs.
The Avalanche lists candidates pending Democratic primary action on July 24 1926 for various offices. Names include Associate Justice James Burke Sheriff Tax Assessor and others across precincts with multiple names listed for commissions and constables.
An Alpine man's life story, outlining Brewster County history from 1865 to today, will appear in a leading national publication. The book, described as fact not fiction, covers cattle trails, river crossings, Indian conflicts, outlaws, Ranger incidents, cattle thefts, and local humor. Names are withheld until publishers approve.
Alpine beat the Fort Clark ball team by 1 to 210 at Fort Clark last day on the local field. In the second game Fort Clark soldiers faced their upcoming season, with a total of 19 games played so far. Heavy hit was recorded on both sides.
A home run by Howard highlights Alpine’s game as Howard and Bailey of Marta form the Alpine battery. The Texan team visits for two games during the celebration, promised to be the best in the district this season. Alpine adds several new players to boost strength for the series, which should draw strong crowds.
Visitors including Hal Craddock and Fra Craddock of Dallas stay in Alpine to collect cacti and rare specimens for Dallas gardens. Prolific collectors and miners scout Davis Mountains and Chisos district while C C Poling of New York plans summer butterfly research after leasing Sunny Glen canyon Hord ranch. Also notes local lodging and a classified ad seeking Alpine homes and a restaurant business opportunity.
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