Ferguson Defends Mercy Pardon Policy in Texas
Texas Governor defends mercy in pardons saying he inherited many cases from a strict predecessor. He argues individuals matter and rejectscharges of wholesale mercy while condemning political opponents and preachers allied with former Ku Klux elements. He cites specific pardon figures and an extension of Sunday executions as examples of humane policy.
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Texas
Neff
Courts of “Justice
Hooded Order
Invisible Empire
Dallas
Governor's Mercy: A Woman Sits in Charge
A statement by Miriam A. Ferguson praising a woman governor who acts with mercy. The speaker thanks God for fearless stance against political vultures and endorses the female leadership in the governor's chair.
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Miriam A. Ferguson
Home Demonstration Work 1925 Summary Record
In 1925 seven women’s clubs formed with four thriving and three dissolving, totaling 87 members. Six girls clubs existed with five functioning, totaling 61 members. Reports from 17 women and 20 girls show diary products valued at 4852.40 and poultry, food preservation, clothing, gloves leather and basketry totaling 10701.66. If all 148 participants reported, the value would be higher. They held 160 demonstrations with 1859 in attendance, contributed seven exhibitors at the Dallas Fair, and spent 92.5 office days and 189.5 field days, visiting 70 homes.
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Dallas Fair
Home Demonstration Agent Reports Activities and Finances
County agent Etta W Ringgold notes expenses of 61 77 for demonstration materials and books, announces four active women clubs and ten girls clubs, and expresses happiness at rising Girls Club interest. Judges Watson and Kemp attended two Milano funerals. Sam McGregor 67 and Robert Lee 68 buried in separate services.
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Etta W. Ringgold
John Watson
Jeff T. Kemp
Milano
Sam McGregor
Robert Lee
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