Governor Receives Land Suit Data to Submit to Legislature
Texas Governor Colquitt receives a compiled list from Land Commissioner J. T. Robison detailing land suits filed since 1900 by the Attorney General's Department, including current case status, with notes on department staffing and performance. The governor plans to present the information to the Legislature to evaluate the department's handling of state land lawsuits.
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Austin
Texas
J. T. Robison
Colquitt
Genera’s Department
Attorney General's Department
Hee
Two More Statesmen
The house passed a reapportionment bill boosting members from 391 to 433. It will likely become law at the extra session, adding two Texas congressmen. The governor may submit redistricting at the summer session, signaling political peace and legislative restraint.
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House
Senate
Texas
Houston Post
New Judges Are Named In Texas
Governor O B Col quitt named Graham of Amarillo Potter County J M Pressler of Roby Fisher County R W Hall of Vernon Walbarger County and A B Martin of Tulsa Swisher County as state tax commissioner The trio of judgeships for the Court of Civil Appeals at Amarillo were filled by these selections in a remarkable cabinet style reshuffle
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Austin
Fisher County
R. W
Panhandle) Hall
Vernon
Walbarger County
A.B. Martin
Tulsa
Swisher County
Hungry pigs shape local farming tale
A farmer explains his pigs are fed one day and starved the next to suit local tastes for streaky bacon. The visitor asks what is wrong with the herd, and the farmer clarifies the practice as part of exhibition versus eating.
Guayale Al Suayale Purchase Offer in Alpine Texas
Natce proposes paying 60 dollars per ton for al suayale delivered to AL A. McCatlum in Alpine Texas. The offer targets owners of Guayale and specifies delivery location and payment terms.
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Natce
AL A. McCatlum
Alpine
Texas
Alpine Fire Destroys Block Amid Citywide Blaze
A major Alpine fire swept through the business district, gutting Garnett's drug store and adjoining buildings. Fire crews feared a total loss as flames spread despite dynamite and chemical engines. Losses exceed $75,000 with many firms uninsured or partially insured. a volunteer Marfa brigade aided after a long battle to save the First National Bank building and nearby structures.
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Alpine
Barnhart
Gar
Nett
S.A. Arett
Ac Jewelry
Ritchey
J.L
Davis
Buttrill
Willie Garnett
Davis Store
Holland Hotel
McIntyre
Marfa Vine Department
Marfa
Garnett
W. A. Bogle
Crawford
Alpine Mercantile Cos
First National Bank
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Arett
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Texas Republic
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Fie
Dr. J. RR
Middlebrook
Flora Daugherty
J.R. Holland
H. L. Lackey
W.J. McIntyre
Urance
Walter Garnett
W. E. Bogle
Mountaineers’ Club
H.T. Luthy
W.D. Measday
Dr. Benj. F. Berkeley
W. van Sickle
Atty
Los
Guy Crawford & Co
Frank Woodward
Barber
Dave Patton
J. T. Ritchie
Otis Turner
J. L. Davis
Bean & Carroll
R.B. Slight & Co
Dr. Bass
HS. Wigle & Co
Dr. Hardy
Hardy and
Sargent
Seate Bank
JL. Davis
Carroll and Bean
Vogt
Dr. Berkeley
Sargent Joe
John Young Land Co
Rachel
R. W. Kenney
P. W. Kenney
Alpine State Bank
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