Temple Texas banker deflects graft accusations in 1915 audit
The text alleges James J Ferguson funded his Texas gubernatorial campaign using Temple State Bank funds. A bank vice president denies wrongdoing and claims he was unfairly blamed for cash handling. The narrative cites large cash deposits and checks linked to Ferguson’s campaign.
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Ferguson
ING Company
Texas
Wtrrling
Strong, Chainads
Temple ‘Ale Bank
Fort Worth
Temple
Westbrook
James Bi Ferguson
Houston iv Aod Brewing Company
Yoreuspa
Coolalue
Temple State
Hank
Tuk
Mbler
Mell
Komt
Canyon City School Fund Inquiry and Bank Practices
A historical note describes the Canyon City School Fund with $100,000 invested across Texas banks at 5 percent. James Ferguson allegedly withdrew the funds and $42,600 in accrued interest, placing them in his Temple bank for about a year. Regulators reportedly found no interest paid, and a governor declined to cover interest.
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Canyon City
Texas
Stars of Texas
Jaimen Ferguson
Temple
Ferguson Bank
Regent Street 19 Gets Needed Street Improvements
The Eagle notes curb and gutter work on Regent Street 19 from Anderson to Burleson and Murteison Street from W T C Tench to Dallas Street. Upgrades plan to move the curb and drain to street center and grade roads with gravel, aiming to improve the condition of the area and curb appeal.
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Regent Street
Anderson
Burlesom
Civic Senate Park
Murteson Street
T. C. Tench
Dallastreet
Unclear fragment hints at dinner choices and a divorce mention
Readable text references a meatless dinner option and a casual meal style, followed by an instance of divorce. The fragmentary source lacks coherent details, names, or dates to form a fuller news item.
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