Party balance shaping 1912 presidential race in Texas echoes North
Alpine Avalanche reports that Democratic strategists see strength in northern states and caution against nominating a candidate whose appeal ignores New York and Ohio. They argue Parker's 1904 pattern won't repeat, warning that a ticket favored in the South may lose the crucial North. The piece reflects a statewide debate on electoral strategy and party unity.
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Bryant
Underwood
North
New York
Ohio
Demcratic
Judge Parker
Orient Receivership Seen as Positive Step
The Orient railroad’s receivership is described as a positive move, likely to resume work within weeks. Court-appointed trustees align with President Stillwell, aiding funding via receivership certificates, while Alpine residents back Stillwell’s leadership and support. An unrelated notice about Episcopalians at a social is mentioned in passing.
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Orient Railroad
Kansas
Texas
Stillwell
Umto
Wall Street
Alpine
Oruro Nuggets and Local Accidents Report
A neighborhood tragedy follows a gun accident that killed 16 year old Alvaro Burgess when a loaded Winchester discharged in Guadalupe Ontiveres hands. The incident occurred as several boys played nearby in the house and yard. Burgess, known for kindness to neighbors and students, is mourned. gun safety is urged amid other brief local notes and visits from residents Jack Ward, Ira Cline, Owen Banton, and C. W. Kilgore. Deputy Collector Welsiger’s two year old son survives a fall into a deep well, unharmed beyond fright.
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Alvaro Burgens
Jobe
Burgess
Ortin
Onciveres Bay
Elena Lopes
Jack Ward
Ire Cline
Marfa
Owen Banton
Shatter
Rio Grande
C. W. Kilgore
Welsiger
Local ads offer wood real estate and services in Alpine
Alpine Mercantile Co offers wood sales and phone orders. W. W. Collins handles real estate and promises quick action. Campbell & Shipman open a tailoring shop for ladies and men with same day cleaning and pressing. Casey the jeweler repairs watches and handles jewelry. Terry's Market provides fresh meats with prompt delivery. Cald wells coal and wood cash incentives mentioned.
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Merantile Co
Campbell & Shipman
Terry's Market
W. W. Collins
Tor
Caldwell’s
Amalgamation Proposal Among Panhandle Cattle Groups
Members of the Executive Committee of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas discuss merging with Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen’s Association at the 1912 annual meeting. Slaton to be president. a Panhandle official to serve as secretary ex officio. The plan aims to unify leadership, elect officers, and transfer the secretary role and salary to the unified body.
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Wunneas
Cattle Raisor Association
Panhandle
Paso_Slarch
Peeokont
Atindofhin
Pauhanile
Andy Southwestern Stockmen
Southwestern Stockmen's
Pano
Marley
Orgunica
Teva
Democracy may win by carrying key states says editor
The Houston Post cites Senator Bailey stating no man can tally electoral votes by states without winning New York and notes Ohio and Indiana as essential. It argues the independent vote won t back radical changes and that Democrats must appeal to moderates to secure 266 electoral votes. The paper questions printing the Avalanche due to this assessment.
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Bailey
New York
Houston Post
Ohio
Indiana
Ton
The
Post
Pecos & Rio Grande Adds Ocona Exchange Link
The Pecos and Rio Grande Telephone Company extended its network by closing a deal with Ocona Exchange, including two local exchanges. In a separate matter Judge Douglas denied motions for continuance and change of venue in the Nate Bullock murder case, with a jury sworn to hear the prosecution tomorrow.
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Pecos & Rio Grande
Douglas
Nate
Bullock
W. F. Fulcher
Storms & Volonnon
Jackson & Payne
Walter Gillis
del Itho
Fatrier Storney Thurmond
Train Robbery News From Alpine and Sanderson
Telegram from Judge Joe Kerr reports dead men unidentified after a train hold‑up near Alpine Texas. Officers captured two horse rustlers and one pack animal. horses owned by a local ranchman. Sheriff Allen arrived with part of a posse, details on suspects disputed. Alpine Light and Power stockholders meet March 30 1912 to transact company business.
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The
Alpine Light & Power Company
Alpine
Texas
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Casey
Alpine Steam
Caldwell
St. Mas. C. Ducar
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FT. Stockton News
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J. H. Derrick
Seey
Gregg
Beaumont
the Southern Amusement Co
Pen
Ball Club
Patterson-Evans Jewelry Co
LDE
Williams & Company
A.williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
FORD
Detroit
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Ag.t
Marta
Mitchell-Gillett CompAny
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