Hardy answers Gov Colquitt in Wilson debate
Congressman Hardy defended the Wilson administration during a floor debate on an appropriation bill. He accused Governor Colquitt of Wilson phobia and failing to address cotton prices and Mexico and European war outcomes, suggesting the governor would have done little different as president.
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Washington
Hardy
Govenor Colquit
Wilson
Govenor Colquitt
Dallas
Govenor
Texas
City Council Sees Bills Paid and Talks Drainage
The City Council met in regular session Tuesday with most members present. Minutes were read and approved. several bills paid to local firms including Red Cross Drug Store and Cameron Herald. Duncan and Jeff Kemp discussed drainage. J W C Moore presented a proposal for consideration at next Tuesday’s meeting.
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Reguar
Marighal Parker
R. C. Barker
A8 & Sons
P. Lester
Cameron Herald
Meron Furniture Co
t+ Company
T. S. Henderson
Red Cross Drug Store
A. J. Matocha’& Go
Shegut
Seth Duncan
Jeff
Kemp
J. W. C. Moore
Half Million Spent in Elections Across United States
Washington reports nearly 500000 spent by candidates in the first popular senatorial election. Sworn campaign expenditures total 460777.25 with Democrats leading at 242895.90 and Republicans at 156884.38. Georgia saw the largest state total at 41492.63. North Carolina totals reached 702.65. The note recalls one candidate exceeding the $10000 limit and others spending little or nothing. A local visitor, J. D. Martin of Maysfield, notes crop preparations hampered by rains.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of the Senate Committee
Georgia
North Carolina
Overman
Sear
William Henley
Progressive
Oregon
E. L. Hitchens
Ohio
State treasury tops $100000 as Legislature funds assured
Austin notes the state treasury opened with just over $100,000 cash to the credit of the general revenue fund. Remittances from December tax collectors pour in, ensuring funds to meet expenses of the Thirty fourth legislature and cover ongoing costs.
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Austin
Tex
General Revenue Fund
Farmers Union officials chart plan for farm loan bill
Fort Worth Texas December 29 C S Barrett national president and A C Davis national secretary conferred with Peter Radford and W D Lewis of the Texas Farmers Union. They announced a definite plan to secure legislation favoring farmers focusing on direct government loans to farmers and endorsing the Bathrick bill as most favorable among proposals before Congress.
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Fort Worth
Tex
C. S. Barrett
Farmers’ Union
A. C. Davis
Peter Radford
W. D. Lewis
Texas Farmers’ Union
Barrett
Bathrick
Congress
Belgian Burgomasters Pledge 96 Million War Levy Support
A Ghent meeting of Belgian Burgomasters agreed to meet the German war levy of 96 million dollars by a general tax on individuals. The hall was festooned with Belgian flags and portraits of the King and Queen as the Civil Governor of East Flanders presided and declared loyalty to the Crown. The audience erupted with “Long live the King” and “Long live Belgium” after the pledge. Squire Thweatt of Maysfield was seen socializing with friends in nearby areas.
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Amsterdam
London
Ghent
Belgium
East Flanders
de Baetz
Friendship Community Personal Items and Holiday Doings
After holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs G M Walker Fred Walker returns to Stephensville to resume teaching mathematics at John Tarlton College. Miss Elinor Massey of Sharpe visits Uncle Levi Massey. Local socials include six tables and fair hostesses in the Strickland home with Sidney Walker high score. Clifford and McKeever Walker visit Bartlett. Christmas season brings many entertainments, dinners and serenades. Dave Fowler and Maud Hagler marry December 27 and welcome to the community. Rev Wiemer the Methodist minister returns for Sunday services.
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G. M. Walker
Fred Walker
Stephensville
John Tarlton College
Elinor Massey
Sharpe
Levi Massey
J. M. Strickland
Sidney Walker
Fay
Cora
Clifford
McKeever Walker
Bartlett
Satsia
Messrs
J. D
iCullen Louis
Corinth
Bev McFarland
Buckholts Bulletin
C. A. Gross
Rockdale
Oakuta
Clifford Walker
Kate Woods
Mabel Caldwell
Denton
Cameron
Dave Fowler
Maud Hagler
Wiemer
Bankers Ready to Make Loans on Cotton Crop
New York Jan 2 The committee in charge of a 135 million cotton loan fund announced subscriptions to Class A certificates are completed and the committee acted on telegraph. State committees in the south were appointed and only four applications have been received here all from Alabama banks. Two of the applications were returned due to improperly filled blanks.
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New York
South
Alabama
SRO
Pope Benedict XV Presses Plan for European Peace
Rome January 2 Pope Benedict XV, secluded in the Vatican, is making concerted efforts to craft an honorable peace for the warring nations. He uses cardinals worldwide to gauge each belligerent’s position while neutrals sense potential influence from his Christmas appeals.
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Rome
Benedict XV
Vatican
Europe
Belgium
France
Austria
Hungary
Germany
England
Russia
Texas November Death Totals by Disease
Texas vital statistics show tuberculosis tops November deaths with 180 in the month. Pellagra 55, pneumonia 99, diphtheria 78, typhoid 57. Total November deaths 1987. births reported 4059 to date.
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Austin
Texas
Babcock
Henne and Meyer Buy Cameron Hardware Firm
Henne and Meyer Company announces its purchase of the Cameron based John M. and J. D. Hefley Hardware Company, now to be Henne and Meyer Hardware Co. E. L. Rasberry will manage the Cameron and Thorndale operations, with Otto Lengert moving to Thorndale to head that store. The new firm vows full stock, reestablished Undertakers Department, and strong local service. Cameron welcomes the change as Rockdale assets tie into Milam County commerce. a San Gabriel resident, Dr. F. M. Whitfield, dies aged 78.
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Henne & Meyer Company
Cameron
John M. and J. BD. Hefley Hardware Company
Hefley Company
E. K. Rasberry
Thorndale
Otto Lengert
Rockdale
Lingert
E. L. Rasberry
Henne and Meyer
Milam County
Meyer
Rockdale Bank
Milam
Henne & Meyer Co
Rasberry
Herald
F. M. Whitfield
San Gabriel
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Gov. Colquitt
Council
U.S. Senator
J. D. Martin
Maysfield
Farm Credit Extension
Burgomasters
Squire Thweatt
Pope
Henne & Meyer
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