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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
2
Alpine Avalanche reports an inquiry into the civil government of Texas asking the governor’s duty on Senate vacancies during a legislative session. The piece notes East Texas representation following Governor Pat and mentions Gov. TW Davidson in a tongue in cheek regional reflection.
The passage discusses potential leaders like Waldron of Waldegn Mining and Development and Riggles of Irewater OKt Corporation, debating who will alert money markets to Hirewater county’s prospects. It labels Waldron’s quirksilver mine as promising yet the narrative blends praise with cautious optimism about eventual rewards.
State Superintendent Marre backs lawmakers go to court over the textbook contracts. He supports ignoring contracts and using next year texts. Critics call the move a mistake but question how contracts could be voided without illegal procedure or fraud.
The piece argues the state must honor legally made contracts and cites lingering damage from the 1920 21 deflation policy. It condemns a proposed tariff removal on cattle and hides to aid South American cattle interests and sugar barons, urging relief for farmers and stockmen to revive national business.
An article notes the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at Indianapolis recently upheld core Christian doctrines including the divinity of Jesus and the Bible’s truth under 1000 vote margin. It contrasts defenders of fundamentalism with critics who view the Bible as human literature and moral guide.
A critic in the pulpit challenges core gospel tenets trimming commandments and arguing texts to remove inspiration. The piece warns that as congregations embrace higher criticism churches may decay and abandon foundational beliefs.
The article argues Gov. Smith's repeal of New Yorks liquor enforcement law challenges federal authority over national prohibition and raises the risk of other states following, potentially undermining the Volstead Act and prompting questions about police powers and possible martial law. It compares New Yorks move to South Carolinas resistance to federal law and questions the governments capacity to manage a growing state-led nullification scenario.
Miss Florence Bodenhamer of Humble captured first prize in Baylor College High School Poetry Contest and joined the Baylor freshman class. The winning poem Treasure opens with Night and Dawn and explores sea imagery and dawn light. Baylor will hold the contest annually open to any Texas high school student.
The University of Texas ex-students at their annual meeting adopted a resolution urging the board of regents to oppose appointing any man with political enemies as president. They singled out Governor Neff, arguing the president should be an educator not a lightning rod for legislative fires. The piece notes that a politician as president might not serve the people’s best interests.
Judge James K Hamilton of Williamson County criminal district court adjourned the May term leaving four witnesses jailed for refusing to answer grand jury questions in the R. W. Burleson flogging case. A closed term followed four weeks of inquiry, with the judge ordering that if they choose to answer, they must notify Sheriff Allen to return before the court to purge contempt.
The New York General Law on secret orders targets the Ku Klux Klan requiring oath and membership disclosure. Leaders defend secrecy while pledging allegiance to the Klan over the law, prompting calls for state officials to enforce the statute and suppress hooded actions.
A good rain fell last Saturday across Brewster County and surrounding country with light showers Friday. Local totals reached about three quarters of an inch here, filling tanks and boosting stockmen who report improved pasture. Grass and weeds are already drying, but hopeful forecasts point to regular summer rains sustaining spring growth into fall and winter.
The El Paso Times reports a $30,000 damages suit by the city editor against alleged Ku Klux Klan members connected to a local paper dispute. A Fort Worth federal court sentenced General R. A. Lee and two associates for fraud, with two others receiving longer terms. The piece also mentions a new Klan Knights of Kamelia order and government efforts against fraud.
The calendar lists church activities led by Pastor Hubert M. Smith. Thursday includes Choir meeting at 8 p m and evening programs. Sunday features sermons, a topic titled Lest We Forget, piano solo by Dorothy Derrick, Juniors League hour, and a later topic God s Idea of a Man with Edith Burford solo. Tuesday brings Missionary Society Social Meeting at 3 30 p m, led by Mrs C E Davidson. Wednesday has Prayer Meeting at 8 30 p m.
Mr Joseph Hellen of the Southern Pacific pledged reduced fares of one and one third for Alpine summer visitors and prompted other rail lines to offer similar rates. State approval from the Railroad Commission is awaited while some roads already favor lower fares, enabling Texans to seek cooler summers without paying full prices.
At the Casner Motor Co drawing held near the Queen theater the Essex touring car was won by holder of number 934 who has not claimed the prize. If unread, number 1397 would win, then 992 after thirty days. rumor links Jim Tyler to number 1397.
Mir and Mrs. W A Stigler and daughter Anna Marie traveled to El Paso Sunday and returned Wednesday with a new car. They endured several hours stuck in a mud hole between Maria and Valentine Tuesday night. Mr Stigler sprinted seven miles to Valentine for help the next morning.
An advertisement extols health as essential equipment for work and life plans. It cites accidents and sickness as constant risks, claiming 21 accidents occur each minute. The call to action urges buying insurance to cover these risks, signed A. J. Beaty, General Agent.
A collage of quotes on knowledge truth and joy is followed by a contractor notice from W A Oatman listing careful estimates for all building types. The ad notes the Holland Hotel project and provides a phone number 242 with the date 12 22 1f.
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