Noted Hill County Farmer Henry Carmichael Ends Life
Henry D. Carmichael a prominent Hill county farmer near Woodbury committed suicide at his home. He cut his neck with a razor and his body was found under a tree near the house. Neighbors recall he had been in low spirits for some time and authorities believe a spell of insanity led to the act. Carmichael had lived in the area over forty years and was highly esteemed.
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Hillsboro
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Henry D. Carmichael
Hill County
Here
Woodbury
Carmichael
House Advances General Appropriation Bill Progress noted
Austin reports the Texas House resumed work on the general appropriation bill on Saturday. Departments passed without amendments include State health fish and oyst er commissions livestock Sanitary commission judiciary pension public debt. The bailiff salary in the supreme court rises to 75 dollars. An amendment funds a new state department of agriculture with 27038 for year one and 27108 for year two. The governor signed bills on blind tigers in local option districts and diploma validation for the Denton girls industrial school. The Senate adjourns until Monday after failed quorum attempts. A concurrent resolution allows the Daughters of the Republic to meet in a capitol room.
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Austin
Supreme Court
O'Neal
House Finance Committee
State Department of Agriculture
Insuranc
Agriculture
Milner
Prairie View Normal
Looney
Girls’ Industrial School
Denton
Senate
Capitol
Daughters of the Republic
Anti-Gambling Bill Becomes Law Upon Signing
Assistant Attorney General Hawkins rules the anti-gambling bill goes into immediate effect after the governor's signature and the emergency clause. He notes certificates from officers of the house and senate confirm proper passage with two thirds majorities in both chambers.
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Austin
Hawkins
House
Senate
Three States Struck as Wind Hits Louisiana Mississippi Alabama
A strong windstorm swept through Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama causing damage and power outages across multiple counties. Emergency crews worked through the night to assess damage and restore lines as residents braced for further gusts. Strong winds toppled trees and disrupted travel in several towns.
Tornado Death Toll Rises Across Gulf States
A major tornado killed fifteen people and caused extensive damage over a 300 mile path across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama. It began in Alexandria Louisiana four deaths and multiple injuries then struck Jackson and Bayou Sara Louisiana causing additional fatalities and widespread ruin. The disaster damaged crops timber and telegraph lines with total losses estimated around $500000 as crews moved to clear debris at daylight.
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Apri
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Alexandria
Missippi River
Jackson
Bayou
Sara la
Carson
Miss
Selma
Ala
Pineville
Turner
Insane Asylum
A and M. Boys Swipe Varsity in Baseball
In a second game at the College athletic grounds yesterday afternoon the A and M team defeated State University 8 to 1. The crowd witnessed a dominant performance as the home club reversed a prior 2 to 1 loss and showcased a strong, improving squad.
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State University
College Athletic Grounds
A. and
M. Boys
Revival Services Today at Baptist Church
Dr. Risner preaches at 11 a.m. service and 8 p.m. at the Baptist church. An afternoon lecture for men only is set for 3 p.m. on the topic In Fetters of Brass.
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Risner
Baptist Church
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