Jeff Davis County Democratic Convention Endorses Local Slate
Delegates elected at seven Jeff Davis precincts met in Fort Davis on July 16 to endorse state and district nominees. They chose John W. Robbins for State Treasurer, J W Stephens for Comptroller, Arthur Lefevre for Superintendent, and R V Davidson S A Thompson P A Pruitt and T K Templeton as district delegates. They urged support for Hon. C Thomas for judge and for W S Fly as associate justice, with specific guidance on district representation and executive committee setup.
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Fort Davis
Texas
Jeff Davis
John W. Robbins
J W. Stephens
Arthur Lefevre
R. V. David
S. A. Thompson
P. A. Pruitt
T .K. Templeton
Alpine
C. Thomas
James Stewart
San Antonio
W.S. Fly
J. B. Davis
Baird
W.R. Smith
Winchester Kelso
Eagle Pass
J. F. McKenzie
Pecos City
Mr. Thompson
Col Walsh reports progress on Orient project in Kansas and Mexico
Col Walsh says work on the Orient in Kansas and Mexico is progressing very satisfactorily with encouraging prospects though money matters remain tight. He notes steady effort and optimism amid tight funds.
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Orient
Kansas City
Fairview
Oklahoma
Mr. Walsh
Col. Walsh
Stilwell
Gulf
Kansas
Mexico
Government to Locate Rio Grande Reservoir in El Paso
K M Hall with the United States arid land reclamation service says a large reservoir will be built in the Rio Grande valley area. Experts will drill the riverbed soils and calculate annual flow to determine dam site and water savings, with an estimated cost above 32 million. Mining claim disputes may trigger lawsuits and a fall convention to seek remedial legislation.
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el Paso
Texas
K. M. Hall
United States Arid Land Reclamation Service
Rio Grande Valley
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment expands internal improvements
A joint house resolution proposes submitting a constitutional amendment to voters at the next general election or earlier. It would authorize counties and districts to issue bonds for rivers, irrigation, roads, and related works up to 25 percent of district property value, with taxes for interest and sinking funds. The Governor would set the election details and $5000 appropriated for costs.
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State of
Texas
Bell
Texas House Resolution on Confederate Soldiers Pensions Amendment
The Texas Legislature considers amending Article 3 Section 61 to permit limited state aid for indigent and disabled Confederate veterans and widows who served prior to 1880. Aid caps include eight dollars monthly and five hundred thousand dollars per year, plus up to one hundred thousand dollars for a veterans home, with restrictions on other state aid. The Governor urged to issue a proclamation for voter submission at the next general election.
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State of
Texas
Curl
Joint Texas Resolution on Banking Corporate Amendment
A Texas legislature joint resolution proposes amending Article 16 Section 16 of the state constitution. It would authorize incorporation of corporate bodies with banking and discounting powers, set state supervision, and require depositors protection while limiting charter locations and foreign banks. The measure also directs the governor to issue the required proclamation and notices for voter submission.
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State of
Texas
United States
Texas Amendment on Bank Incorporation Proposed
The resolution asks voters at the next general election to approve an amendment to Section 16 Article 16 of the Texas Constitution permitting bank incorporation. It prescribes ballot wording for and against the amendment and appropriates up to five thousand dollars to publish the notices required by law. True copy.
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State of
Texas
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