Carpetbagger label sparks Texas campaign debate
The speaker defends Ohio origins amid Texas governor race attacks. He cites Ohio-born figures like George H. Burroughs Sidney Sherman Will iam Wood and Robert Barr among Texans who aided Texas independence and later service. He notes Civil War and Mexican War ties, urging respect for Texas history.
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Twin Sisters Helped Texas Victory in 1836 Battle
A Texan campaign reminiscence recalls Ohio produced cannons named Twin Sisters that aided General Houston against Santa Anna, credits Cincinnati leaders for financing the purchase, and notes the independence of Texas merchants. The piece links a political run with devotion to independent grocers and a Texas tour ending soon. Adjacent: cotton seed ad and buckholts listing.
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General Houston
San Jacinto
Santa Anna
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