Mayfield's Measure Opposed by Hester in Cotton Debate
Henry G. Hester, New Orleans Cotton Exchange statistician, warns southern lawmakers about bills like Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, and Tennessee measures that may push cotton producers and spot merchants at the mercy of buyers. He contrasts Boykin, Mayfield, and other bills, urging careful study to avoid harming legitimate trading. He praises safeguards against indiscriminate gambling while preserving essential trade efficiency.
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New Orleans
Henry G. Hester
South
Hester
Georgia
Texas
Watson
Senate
McGregor
House
Mayfield Senate
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Seven Die in Explosion Aboard Valdivia Steamer
An explosion on the German steamer Valdivia killed seven people, six men and one woman, during a Wednesday incident. The boiler blast ripped the upper deck and toppled the funnel, causing widespread confusion as escaping steam filled the ship. The Valdivia, a Hamburg-American passenger and freight liner, operated by Captain Kruger, served the Atlas line routes to Haiti and the West Indies.
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New York
Valdivia
Hamburg-American Line
Atlas Line
Hayti
West Indies
Kruger
Arbor Day Proclamation Urges Tree Planting Statewide
Governor Campbell issues Arbor Day proclamation calling Texans to celebrate by planting trees on Friday next. Austin notice dated February 16 indicates statewide observance and civic participation urged across communities.
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Austin
Campbell
Contempt Declared as Odell Appears in Bailey Inquiry
Proceedings in Cocke's committee reveal D. W. Odell in contempt after remarks upsetting members. Waters-Pierce auditor Hutcherson testifies on dummy vouchers and the $1,750 draft while Cocke seeks access to Waters-Pierce books. Judges and counsel clash over book inspection and jurisdiction as investigations proceed.
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Odell
Cocke
Austin
McGregor
Bailey
D. W. Odell
A. J. Hutcherson
Waters-Pierce
Pierce
Mr. Gruet
Gruet
Hutcherson
Pierce and Bailey
Hutenerson
Texas
Nandam
Poindexter
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Waterfree Oil Company
Penn
Waters-Pierce Company
Jenkins
Mr. Cocke
Tom
Harry
Dobbs
Waters-Pierce Oil, Company
Hanger
Demise of Insurance Man in New Orleans
Julian D. Payne forty five a prominent southern insurance man died at his New Orleans home from pneumonia. Payne was a Warrenton Virginia native and well known in the industry.
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New Orleans
Julian D. Payne
South
Mr. Payne
Warrenton
Guardsmen Association Plans Winter Meeting in Austin
General Thomas Scurry of Dallas, president of the Texas National Guard Association, advised Adjutant General Newton that the winter meeting will be held in Austin on February 26.
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Austin
Thomas Scurry
Dallas
The
Texas National Guard Association
Newton
Democratic primary set for Bryan City Hall February 1907
Notice announces a Democratic primary election at Bryan City Hall on Thursday February 21 1907 within legal hours to nominate candidates for Secretary City Marshal and three members of the Board of Aldermen.
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City of
Bryan
Board of Aldermen
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Parker
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Rohde
Howard R. Cavitt
Mayfield
Lone Star
Bank OF Bryan
United States Government Depositary
Resources
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H. O. Boat Wright
T. R. Batte
Brazos County
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Grand Opera House
Mike
J. W. Allen
Howell
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A. Moore Jr
Dem
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James & Nunn
Bryan, Texas
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