Campbell vows action against Comal county officials
Governor Campbell signals a crackdown on Comal county officials as the state tightens controls amid saloon reopenings in New Braunfels. Land Commissioner Elect Robison announces a reshaped staff and appointments, replacing most current officers except two.
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Fayette County
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J. H. Walker
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Unconstitutional Ruling Sparks Tax and Bond Repudiation Concerns
Austin reports indicate numerous school districts face injunctions against levying school taxes despite assurances from the supreme court and the attorney general that bonds’ validity hasn’t been ruled on. Assistant Attorney General Sluder notes this development could threaten district obligations.
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Supreme Court to rule on Waters-Pierce case penalties
The Supreme Court will decide the receivership and penalty phases of the Waters-Pierce case in late January. Adjournment extended to January. W. L Hall of Dallas proposed as attorney for the court. The Court also affirmed a Texas murder sentence from Brazoria County in a separate case. Congressman Cooper of Texas, retiring after March 4, says he has seen no position offered by the president and has not spoken with him since Congress opened.
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Couple's Close Call In Dallas Fire Escape
T. D. Mayse and his wife had to jump for their lives as a blaze erupted in a Dallas residence on December 21. Firefighters battled the flames, no immediate word on injuries or causes, as residents feared for their safety during the rapid spread of the fire.
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Fire destroys Le Beau residence and damages neighbors
A fire in the northern city damaged the Lebeau home and two adjacent buildings, totaling about 12000 dollars in losses. T D Mayse and wife narrowly escaped by jumping from a second story porch while Mrs Le Beau, long a Corsicana resident, is noted as the first white child born in Chicago. Separate item: President Castro of Venezuela is in Dr Israel's hospital in Berlin for treatment and dieting.
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Dallas Man Killed by Rock Island Train Near Fort Worth
A. B. Hickman of Dallas, a Katy railway employee, threw himself in front of a Rock Island passenger train near Fort Worth on December 21. His body was cut to pieces.
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Kane Predicts 1909 Big Year for Texas
McKinney Texas December 21 Commissioner of Agriculture Kane addressed Collin County Teachers Association predicting 1909 would be the biggest year for Texas.
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Head Nearly Shot Off in Bruceville Fight
In a Bruceville confrontation near Waco on December 21 Bud Vaughan had his head nearly shot off and Albert Cooper was jailed.
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