Hostility to Texas Railroads Stirs Public Unrest
Texas history notes mounting anti railroad sentiment from 1870s strikes tied to Knights of Labor and Farmers Alliance. Public land grants controversy fed distrust as farmers push for state control and proposed government ownership while small manufacturing ventures falter under rate and service discrimination claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Marshall
Texas
Gould Lines
Farmers Allie
Lampasas
Ench
Tessas
Dalles
Alliance
Warriers Alliance
Texa
Ten Miles of Automatic Block Signals Planned for G H & S A
Actual construction of about 10 miles of automatic block signals on the El Paso division from Veleta to Hot Wells will begin mid May. Cost averages $5,000 per mile and covers jointly used tracks by G H & S A and Texas & Pacific between Sierra Blanca and Ysleta. Superintendent Morrill and Division Engineer Harshaw note this adds to Paisano and Toronto installations as part of improving travel safety.
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Ikl
Paso
Texas
Fl Paso
Veleta
Hot Wells
J. W Harshaw
Texas & Pacific
Sierra Manca
Ysleta
Paisano
Toronto
C. R. Morrill
Catholics and the Bible beliefs explained
A brief inquiry into Catholic perspectives on Bible reading. The piece references Catholic Truth Society materials and notes Texas address details for further reading. It emphasizes guidance for understanding scripture within Catholic tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Truth Society
FE Paso
Texas
Nevill Ranch property rights asserted against trespassers
The owner Mrs. Kate Nevill warns that anyone taking wood water or grass or hunting or fishing on the Nevill Ranch or lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Ranch
Kate Nevill
Big Bend Press notes on accents and local items
The piece mocks exaggerated southern accents in plays and songs, mentions a weather forecaster with mixed dates, Pecos cowboys heading to Rowland for British Empire rodeos, and oil output near a new well. It cites local towns Alpine Barstow Sanderson Sierra Blanca and Fort towns, plus a boy returning a found purse and cattle shipments from Marfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Gusher
Filmer Jones
Ad Eddins
Pecos Cowboys
Rowland
Barstow
Alpine
Ward County News
Bro. Townley
Harstow
Sanderson
Sierra Blanca
Fort Towns
van Horn
Big Bend Press Association
Trans-Pecos
Mrs Hanna Hosts Baptist Ladies Gathering And Music
Mrs A J Hanna entertained Baptist ladies on Thursday afternoon with a brief program followed by a piano tunes contest led by Mrs Frank Skevington. Guests included Mesdames Casner Cook Nevill Haynes Adams Matthews Alldredge Matthews Lincecum Bodry Darling Chastain Gentry Noecyge Skevington Taylor Spence Keefer Armer Bowles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hanna
Frank Skevington
Mesdames E. V. Casner
O. E. Cook
Kate Nevill
Palmer Haynes
D. E. Adams
Morton Matthews
Leonard Alldredge
Walter Matthews
H. M. Lincecum
Texas graduates at Yale noted by Yale officials
Eighty graduates of the University of Texas have attended Yale University since 1908. Texas is the only Southern school with such numbers, while the University of Chicago Michigan and Western Reserve lead the West in this statistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Yale University
Yale
Texas
South
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Western Reserve University
West
Methodist Church Notice Next Sunday's Services
Services at the Methodist church will be held next Sunday at the usual morning and evening hours. The pastor will return from San Antonio in the latter part of this week and resume duties as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
San Antonio
West Texas Echoes Support for Orient Railway Reorganization
The article recalls the West Texas dream of a Kansas City to Pacific coast trunk line via Oklahoma and Texas. Despite reverses and receivers, the West Texas Chamber of Commerce vowed it shall not be abandoned. Austin reports reorganization plans offering former investors a chance to join in and share the road’s ultimate success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Wichita
Kansas
Alpine
Pacific Coast
Mexico
West Texas
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
Texas Commercial News
Sul Ross Debates Sophomore and Freshman on Debt Cancelation
On May 5 the Sophomore and Freshman classes at Sul Ross College will debate the proposition that inter allied debts from World War I should be canceled. Freshmen likely represented by J P Warren and Anson Chancey. sophomores by Donald Church and Troy Hickman. Debate starts 8:30 p m. Ticket sales at fifteen cents to fund the College Students Loan Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
J. P. Warren
Anson Chancey
Donald Church
Troy Hickman
Presidents and Religion Rally Faith in Political Life
A church argues political leadership requires Christian conviction citing Washington and Coolidge. The Presbyterian church invites readers to join services with Bible study at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon and evening service feature topics on Syrians, the Cyrenian Cross Bearer, and the soul’s value led by Pastor J. A. McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Presbyterian Church
Scholastic Census Notice Seeks Unregistered Children
If any child has been overlooked by the School Census Trustees the parent or guardian should report to me at once. I may be able to file a supplemental roll but there must be no delay. Jas A Burke Ex Officio Co School Supt.
Brewster County seeks bids for Highway 3 improvement
Sealed proposals addressed to Brewster County Judge Jas A Burke in Alpine Texas will be received until 10 00 A M May 29 1924 and opened publicly for grading surfacing drainage structures on the first 13 9 miles of Highway No 3 east of Marethon. Requirements include concrete paving and various earth and rock work and a 3500 cash guarantee with plans available at the county engineer and state highway office.
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Brewster County
Jas. A. Burke
Alpine
Texas
Marethon
Caliche
Grav
A. L. White
State Highway Department
State
Austin
Jas
A. Burke
Highwe Na 3
Cap tain Od Has Contract to Survey State Land
District Judge George Calhoun approved the report of three commissioners recovering 59,782 acres as excess from the Capitol Syndicate grant for the Granite Capitol project in Austin. Land survey by RK S Dod of Alpine to start at Ghee, with sale aimed by September 1. Appeals over $1,000 per commissioner fee filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
George Calhoun
Capitol Syndicate
Robison
RK. S. Dod
Alvine
Ghee
J. S. Dod
Alpine
Prank M. Tatan
Calbert
William Balfour
Vepa
Hartley
Fort Worth
Denver
Channing
Dallam
St James Episcopal Mission Service Times
The St James Episcopal Mission lists Rev Detber W Clark as missionary to the Big Bend. Holy Communion is scheduled for the second Sunday after Easter at 7 30 a m followed by Evening Service at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detber W. Clark
Big Bend
Notice to landowners on proposed Marathon road survey
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will on May 26 1924 lay out and survey a road starting at State Highway No 3 at Marathon Texas. The process may pass through lands owned by listed parties and damages may be assessed. owners are invited to present written damage claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Littler
Stephen L. Littler
T. M. Pyle
Oscar S. Moore
Kerr Mercantile Company
el Paso Cattle Loan Company
Gus J. Gross
Alta Life Nsurance Company
Brewster
State OF Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Brewster County
Texas
North First Street
Marathon
Ry. Co
Brewster- Pecos County
Monument No. 33
County Line Survey
Brewster-Pecos
T. C. Ry. Co
Fort A. D
M. Shely
Sheriff Sale Listed For Tom Green Lands In Brewster County
The 1924 sheriff sale in Tom Green County details multiple parcels in Brewster County owned by Joe M Graham. Listing cites sections, blocks, and certificates with 640 acre holdings plus larger tracts. Proceedings stem from a January 8 1924 judgment and April 4 1924 levy.
Sheriff Sale Notice of 1924 Lands in Brewster County Texas
Section 16 Block 340 and Section 592 4-1426 lands near Mara thon Brewster County Texas. On May 6, 1924 between 10 AM and 4 PM at Brewster County Courthouse Alpine Texas the sheriff will sell the rights of Joe M. Graham to property as of April 1, 1920 for cash following a public auction. Dated Alpine Texas May 8 1924 Townsend Sheriff pared County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Tom Green
District Court
Tom Green County
Texas
J. A. Schwalbe
Ethel Schwalbe
Joe M.graham
Brewster County
Joe M. Graham
Brewster
GH & S A Ry, Co
GH & S A Ry. Co
Jas. A. Knox
Gc&sf Ry. Co
Marathon
Alpine
Townsend
Pared County
Catholic Church Local Schedule Highlights Masses and Activities
Sunday services include 8 30 Holy Mass and Benediction with the Holy Sacrament Sermon in English 10 00 Holy Mass and Sermon in Spanish for language learners. Evening catechetical instruction at 3 00 Rosary in Spanish at 7 30 and a Spanish Bible reading at 7 30 followed by 8 30 moving pictures. Weekday schedule offers 7 00 am Holy Mass 7 30 pm Rosary and Bible reading in Spanish.
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the Beautiful Community Hall
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Oarowth
Walter Splawn
Alpine Steam Laundry
E.B. Chandler & CO
East Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
Sul Ross State
Teachers College
Alpine, Texas
Manent
Hecaus
Becaus
Southern Pacific and
Orient Lines
H.W. Morelock
THE
BIG Bend Press
del Rio
Sanderson Times
Notsnare
Hilly Hart
Dig Lake
Marfa
Gage Ranches
Mrs. Hanna
Orient Railroad
J. A. McMillan
St. James Episcopal Mission
Rk. W. Arnold, B. J. Bourland
M. H. Jones, H. L. Roberts
Acres OM
T & St. L Ry. Co
Gals Gh&sa Ry. Co
T & St. L Ry, Co
S. M. Hale
Kohler
D. C
Kohler Co
Wis
B. Sheboygan
Wisconsin
W. E. Caldwell
Edison Mazda
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Mother Church
G. K. Lange
I, L. Martin, JR
Lackey Building
M. L. Hopson
N. G. C. K. Arthur
A. M. Turney
Edwin F. Vanderbilt
Stiles
Reagan County
J. E. Wright, M. D
John Perkins
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
Livingston
W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Marfa, Texas
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