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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
8
The county vote tallies show winners across precincts and towns including Marathon Terlingua and Presidio with clerk judges sheriffs and inspectors named. Reports note small turnout due to cattlemen's work and election day incidents.
Surveyors plan to move to Ft. Stockton and indicate the line will pass Alpine near the southern Pacific line or north of town. The route may cross Paisano Pass near Gage's windmill between the SP tracks and Paisano Station. Maximum grade projected at one percent with Wakulewicz returning early next year for locating work.
Elder T D Secrest arrives in Alpine while Rev W E Foulks travels to Sanderson. Election returns come from Terlingua as Newt Gourley and others visit Marathon. A 30 pound cabbage head is shown at Larkin store from Greenlea ranch. Poll tax amendment predicted to pass by large margin. A fight at Favorite Saloon ends with a pistol shot wounding Felis Johnson. uncertainty over shooter.
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed the Tolleson land case and sustained the demurrer by Land Commissioner Rogan. The ruling quiets titles to extensive school land that had been questioned by the original suit, as reported by West Texas Stock man.
The Alpine Hotel advertises new management with clean rooms and top market supplies. Porter meets all trains and free telephone service cater to travelers, promising good treatment. J. Oose Proprietor.
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