Political wagers and bail shakeups in early party chatter
Governor Campbell vetoes the text book bill amid public debate. Four El Paso suspects await trial under a new gambling law with no bail until indictment. Northern and eastern Democrats discuss Judson Harmon for president while Bryan faces party timing challenges. Col Watterson predicts Hughes as next Republican nominee. If Culberson withdraws Folk becomes favored.
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Henry Watterson
Gov. Hughes
New York
el Paso
Judson Harmon
Cleveland
Culberson
Bryan
Gov Campbell opposes federal quarantine control in Texas
The Eagles note oppose relinquishing quarantine regulation to federal officers arguing Texas physicians can manage emergencies better with less red tape. The piece also includes local ads for Morris Furniture and Wilson & Derden, plus a religious sermon summary by Rev Law and a brief trip of Rev and Mrs Law and Prof Wheeler.
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The
Eagles
Campbell
Texas
Dhss
Morris Furniture Company
Exchange Hotel
W. L. Houston Jr
Valenciennes
Wilson & Derden
Christ
Law
Wheeler
Progress of the Revival at Methodist Church
A large crowd including Allen Academy students and Texas Woman's College girls heard Evangelist Law at 10 30 yesterday. The service opened with choir music led by Prof Wheeler and a vocal solo by Mrs Law before a sermon from John 9.
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Allen Academy
Texas Woman’s College
Evangelist Law
Methodist Church
Wheeler
Law
John
City Council Elects Officials and Raises Water Initiative
The city council met with Mayor Butler presiding. A. W. Wilkerson was re elected fiscal agent. Ed Hall M H James A M Waldrop and W I James elected school board members. C E Shelburne chosen deputy marshal and street commissioner. Board of equalization authorized. Artesian water plan discussed with $1000 city support and citizens’ subscriptions. The Eagle commends the water move.
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Priddy
Butler
Brandon
A. W. Wilkerson
Ed. Hall
M. H. James
A. M. Waldrop
W.I. James
Shelburne
Death of Mr W C Alverson in city home
Mr W C Alverson died at 10 30 yesterday at his son in law W L Powers home. Born in Mississippi in March 1826 he recently turned 81. He married Jane Atkins in 1850. she died earlier. Surviving children are Bettie Windsor Wichita Falls Mrs Wilson Leon county and Richard Alverson Bryan. Burial at Wixom? cemetery at 11 this morning.
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W. C. Alverson
W. L. Powers
Mr. Alverson
Mississippi
Baptist Church
Jane Atkins
Bettie Windsor
Wichita Falls
Wilson
Leon County
Richard Alverson
Bryan
Alverson
Wixon Cemetery
Bryan and Bailey to Speak in Austin Date Arranged
Hon. W C Davis reports that while William Jennings Bryan was in Austin he arranged a speaking engagement with Bailey, though details of the event are not yet finalized.
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W. C. Davis
Wm. J. Bryan
Austin
Bryan to Speak in Texas Farmer Congress
Mr. Bryan will speak at the A and M College during the Farmer's Congress in Texas, expressing pleasure at addressing a farmers' congress. Mr. Davis notes Senator Bailey will speak in July in this county, with a large barbecue or suitable event planned.
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A. & M. College
Bryan
Texas
Congress of
Davis
Bailey
Navy auditor chief’s appointment sparks dismay in Washington
Clerks in the auditor of the navy department, James Ralph W. Taylor’s appointment, face pressure from higher ups to accept the change. Reported that Taylor will not be formally inducted until June, causing some confusion in the office.
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Washington
Navy Department
Ralph W. Taylor
Tyler
Local Man L. L. Blackmond Dies at Home
Washington Ga April 23. L L Blackmond a retired businessman of Hyde eight miles away was found dead in bed by his wife when she returned from a neighbor's house. He had shot himself through the head. Ill health and despondency are given as the cause.
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Washington, Ga
L. L. Blackmond
Hyde
Shemself
Constitutional Convention Adjourns to August Fifth
Guthrie April 23 The constitutional convention adjourned until August 5 or until recalled by President Murray. Murray was named custodian of the parchment bearing the constitution.
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Guthrie
Constitutional Convention
Murray
Navigation Talk in Denison Touts Red River Savings
The government board of engineers met Denison residents on April 23 to discuss Red River navigation. Readings argued the project would save several million dollars annually for people living along the river in the surrounding territory.
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Denison
Government Board of Engineers
Red River
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