Texans See River City News and Fire Reports
A fire at Yoakum last Friday destroyed three buildings. Falls county Republicans plan a county ticket. West Texas shows no major complaints this year. Senators Culberson and Bailey to speak in Garner’s district to aid his congressional majority. Nebraska faces teacher shortages, noted by the Galveston News. Cameron claims potential to outdo Waco’s population note. Teddy surveys New England political terrain.
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Culberson
Bailey
Garner
Congress
Political tensions and regional notes in Texas and New England
The piece discusses Republican challenges in Texas with factional fights over federal patronage, a Houston seawall bid rejection in Galveston County, and a spike in rice prospects along the coast. It notes a drugstore explosion in Rockdale injuring Andrew Perry and an added exchange of partisan commentary from Belton, Hearne, and local papers.
Defeat of Grayson County GOP Chair Eyed by Rival
Last Saturday Cecil Lyon, candidate for chairman of the Republican State Executive Committee in Grayson County, was defeated by Dr. Acheson of Denison. Acheson campaigned in support of the national Republican administration.
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Cecil Lyon
Republican State Executive Committee
Grayson
Dr. Acheson of
Denison
National Republican
State Cash Balance and Next Year’s Appropriations
The state treasury holds about $1,200,000 with appropriations for the coming year at $2,654,795. Through September 1, 1903 the year’s 12 months of collections will be deposited, likely offsetting expenses and keeping cash balance essentially unchanged. The next legislature is expected to raise appropriations across the board.
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Treasury
Ex Governor Taylor to Move to Nashville for Senate Run
Ex Gov Robi L Taylor plans to move from Knoxville to Nashville to pursue a United States Senate seat. He aims to announce when a favorable opportunity arises and prefers not to antagonize Senator Bate whose term ends soon, likely backing Carmack who has been fussy since joining the Senate.
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Robi. L. Taylor
Knoxville
Nashville
United States Senate
Bate
Carmack
Senate
Local judge endorses customs in marital pocket search
The San Antonio Chronicle notes a St. Louis judge ruled that a wife may search her husband's trousers pockets. The decision treats the practice as customary and legitimate, not needing statutory backing, reinforcing a long held custom valued by readers.
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St. Louis
Chronicle
Estate of Captain Dunovant Placed Under Administrator
The estate of the late Captain Dunovant, valued at about 300000 dollars and built up since the war by a one armed ex Confederate soldier, is placed in the hands of an administrator. Dunovant challenged Senator Bailey at a Waco convention asking if Bailey did not know his association with a criminal. Hot words ensued and Dunovant moved toward Bailey until friends intervened and the matter was settled.
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Dunovant
Senator Bailey
Waco
Bailey
Pierce
Williams Wins in Mississippi Redistricting Fight
In Mississippi's eighth district three incumbents faced re election. John Sharp Williams carried Hinds county and won a brutal race, while Patrick Henry held his home county but withdrew. Williams toured Jackson, canvassing wards and rallying supporters to prevail amid months of intense campaigning.
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Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Yazoo City
Patrick Henry
Vicksburg
Charles Ek. Hooker
Jackson
Williams
Hinds County
Hooker
Henry
Bartlett Tribune Defines Town Killers in Eight Groups
The Bartlett Tribune lists eight categories of non progressive locals. They range from shoppers who leave town, to opponents of improvements, to those who fear big town spirit and others who seek to protect individual reputations.
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Bartlett Tribune
Roosevelt trusts and trust questions in 1905 address
The text notes the Republican Party plans a straddle on the trust issue while Roosevelt’s first message to the Fifty-seventh Congress urges suppression of large corporations formed to eliminate competition. The campaign book frames Roosevelt as retracted on attacking trusts, implying they will fund Republican power.
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Roosevelt
Trusts condemned by Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress in session
In St Paul last Friday the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress adopted a resolution condemning the trust system as a threat to republican institutions. It urged the president to destroy growing trust power and, if needed, enact stricter laws. J A Gardner of St Louis introduced the resolutions from a panel of trade boards. The meeting highlighted restraint of trade and price fixing as urgent farmer and national concerns.
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Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
St. Paul
Congress
United States
National Congress
Great Southwest
Boards of Trade
J. A. Gardner
St. Louis
Mississippi
Democrats Face Campaign Trimming Issue For Next National Vote
The text hints at political strategy focusing on trimming the subject in the forthcoming national campaign. It asserts Democrats must push the issue to shape campaign messaging and policy emphasis.
Cotton Prospects in Travis County Noted as Poor
Local reports indicate very poor cotton prospects in Travis County with farmers awaiting late season conditions and potential crop losses. Widespread concerns center on rainfall patterns, pest pressure, and market volatility affecting yields and income.
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Travis County
Reagan Named Symbol of Texas Public Service Across Generations
Texans revere John H. Reagan as a lasting icon of public service, with two generations shaped by his legacy. The statement highlights his enduring influence on state governance and civic duty.
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John H. Reagan
Strike in Dal Mines Raises Coal Shortage and Prices
Workers continue a strike at the Dal mines causing coal supply to dwindle and prices to climb rapidly, with widespread hardship and economic impact noted.
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Dal
County GOP celebrates record county ticket majority
The convention season closed with Tucker ALD delivering the Democratic slate from governor downward, the largest county majority yet. Travis county executive committee plans to meet next Saturday to decide which name appears on the state senate ticket Faubion or Rountree.
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Tucker- Ald
Travis County
Faubion
Rountree
Texarkana Congressman Sheppard Ill at Mineral Wells Hospital
Congressman Sheppard of Texarkana has been dangerously ill at Mineral Wells for several weeks and is said to be afflicted for over a year with little chance of recovery.
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Sheppard
Texarkana
Roosevelt Attacks Trusts in Speak to East Audience
President Roosevelt argues that large aggregations of capital must be curbed by federal law because states cannot restrain them. He criticizes the Republican campaign book recently issued.
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Roosevelt
Eniete East
Alabama State Primary Renominates Jelks Over Johnston
In last Monday's Alabama primary Jelks led Johnston by about 10 000 votes possibly reaching 20 000. Jelks carried Jefferson county by a small margin as Johnston opposed the new constitution which Jelks endorsed. The Jelks ticket showed a uniform vote with about 85 000 ballots cast under the white primary system disenfranchising most Black voters.
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Alabama
Jelks
Johnston
Jefferson County
For Sale in Sap Block Provide Prime Commercial Site
For sale by T. E. Cramer a ready to start venture with a small capital good opening for a store and second hand business. Includes fire proof safe burglar proof vault sideboard join tub floor counter and property details with 20 lots four houses three rented land fenced and a good well located on Sap opposite compress. Valuable future potential as seller plans to leave the state.
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Sap
T. E. Cramer
Streetman Nominated for State High Court Post
Mr. W. B. Streetman praises Judge Streetman after his nomination to a higher state court. Cameron friends rejoice as the family notes the same diligence and integrity seen in Sam Streetman as a boy now marks him for judiciary service.
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W. B. Streetman
Judge Streetman
Cameron
Sam Streetman
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