Ex-Governor Campbell backs probe at Texas session
In Austin on July 31 the legislature began with 29 senators present and Terrell named president pro tempore. Three new members joined the house as sergeants at arms were elected. Campbell, speaking to a prohibition committee, urged a thorough and free investigation connected to statewide elections.
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Austin
Texas
Terrell
Wise County
House
Owkmer
Laverille
Murrey
Warlovon
H.W. Witeher
Grayson
Charlew F Harker
Tell County
Worgeastaw Arms
Avsortaten Pyens
Campbell
Two Men Struck by Lightning in Separate Events
July near Wichita Falls Texas a man identified as William Shukke of Devel Oregon was struck by lightning and killed while another man nearby was merely shocked. The incident occurred along an unnamed road with one victim killed instantly.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Willam Shukke
Devel, OR
Mabhtning
Clovdburst Causes Heavy Damage Across Hawley Area
Damage reported from a clovdburst wind and rain struck a small Hawley area, impacting crops and property. John W. Gates remains in unchanged condition as reports note two performances and delayed progress from pneumonia.
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John W. Gates
Parle
Deliood
History Will Be Made At Austin This Week
An Austin report notes plans to contest or resubmit a statewide prohibition question amid changes in senatorial district boundaries. Prohibition supporters and opponents await a decision within days as the executive committee refines strategy and prepares for a key meeting at 2 PM. Thirty statehouse vacancies and shifting alliances are part of the legislative scene.
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Austin
Anson
Texas
Inez
Batt
Pro
House
Senate
Jock
Wren
Peope
Ccoordine
Aistrione
Watt
Prohibition
Governor Colquitt Urges Fair Districting and Tax Plan
Governor Colquitt’s message from Austin July 31 urges fairness in redistricting of congressional legislative and judicial districts and proposes a local ad valorem tax rate near 18 cents to meet state obligations. The treasury shows 22 975 dollars. deficiences and appropriations total about 46 245 216 dollars to be covered by the current legislature. New York also reports a 41 250 000 claim supported by the telephone company to reduce Manhattan Brooklyn tolls and related public service commission actions take effect.
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Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Soralon
Treasury
Datichhse
Automatic Tax Board of & Conta
Tesebootax
Muantes
Mersage
GPR
University
A. & M. College
New York
New York Telephone Company
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Public Service Commission
Plan of reorganizing Standard Oil approved
The Standard Oil directory at a meeting approved a plan of organization to comply with the Supreme Court decree. Beginning likely September, each holder of five shares will receive fractional shares of three subsidiary companies and one full share or more in each of the constituent companies. Visitors attend the cotton carnival in Salveston Texas amid the event.
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My Ansuerater Press
New York
Standard Oi
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Seck le
Thirst Puberdiary
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Clovdburst
Abilene
Fess
Lulu
Hawley
Condit
Bell Bros
Phowes
Messace
Bubmite
Salveston
Texan
Ryan
ELH
Astin
Pres
Auacn Wfcote
Ivo
K. Panken
E. W. Crenshaw
Armour’s Star Hams
Surries
Moon Brothers, Staver
Columbus Busby Company
E. F. Parks
Bryan
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