Morris disavows campaign charges in Texas governor race
C H Morris of Wood County Texas disclaims involvement in a July 1916 statement alleging Houston Ice & Brewing Company contributed to James E Ferguson's 1914 governor campaign and that Ferguson faced financial embarrassment. Morris admits the assertions were published to aid his candidacy and were paid for by campaign manager Sterling P Strong.
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A.D
Austin Statesman
Austin
Texas
Ferguson
C. E. Maedgen
Houston Ice & Brewing Company
James E. Ferguson
A. D
C. H. Morris
Wood County
Sterling P. Strong
Houston Ice and Beecing Company
Jas. E. Ferguson
Statement of Disavowal Published by C H Morris
C H Morris of Winnsboro Texas disavows earlier statements as untrue and grants permission to James E Ferguson to publish his statement any way he sees fit. He releases any newspaper from claims or actions regarding publication dated January 5 1917. Witness to the hand is noted.
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James E. Ferguson
Texas
United States
A. D
Winnsboro
C. H. Morris
New Cameron Fire Truck Arrives With Speed and Power
The Cameron city bought a new automobile fire truck that arrived Tuesday afternoon. It costs $7,500, has an 80 horsepower engine, can throw three streams, reach over the courthouse height, and travel at 60 miles per hour to reach fires quickly.
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Cameron
Court House
Metmo District Church Sunday Schedule
The Metmo District Church invites worshippers to attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Epworth League and devotion at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service at 7:15 p.m. Pastor H. C. Willis provides the message.
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Epworth League
H. C. Willis
Admiral Dewey Dies in Washington at Eighty
Washington Jan 16 Admiral George Dewey legendary hero of Manila Bay and the world’s leading naval officer died at his home at 5 56 p m in his eightieth year. After a day of expected decline he sank into a coma. The fatal breakdown followed arterial sclerosis after a long career at his desk with aides and attendants. Neighboring notes mention local real estate moves and club hosting but the focus remains on Admiral Dewey’s death and its timing.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Census Report Publicly Released on Cotton Ginned by Texas Counties
The Bureau of Census preliminary report from the Department of Commerce covers cotton ginned by Texas counties for the 1916 and 1915 crops. The release was made public for the state.
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Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Texas
Milam County sees 1916 tax total rise over 1915
Milam county records show 58 250 for 1916 compared with 39 713 for 1915. A. Bender who tended bar for Frank Stach last year was taken home to Lilac after a health relapse feared to be dropsy. Elizabeth Meyers of Los Angeles visits her parents in Buckholts and talks about California real estate conditions.
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Peruna
Peruna Co
Columbus
Milam County
A. Bender
Frank Stach
Lilac
Bender
Elizabeth Meyers
Los Angeles
Cal
William Meyers
Government tax plan aims to cut deficit with new levies
Washington sources say the administration will push a bill endorsed by President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo including an 8 to 10 percent excess profits tax, a higher inheritance tax, and a $289 million bond issue to raise over $500 million annually. The package funds Mexican border costs and Alaska railroad needs, with possible $100 million Treasury certificates if deficits persist.
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Washington
Treasury
Wilson
McAdoo
Democrats of the
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Alaskian
Danish West Indies
Kitchen
Walsh Demonstrates New Automobile Fire Truck for Ten Days
Mr. Walsh visits for ten days to demonstrate the latest automobile fire truck, showcasing its features and capabilities.
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Mr. Walsh
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