Ferguson rally draws East Texas crowd in Linden
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Jim Ferguson’s Linden speech drew a large East Texas audience under trees with about 10,000 people estimated. The crowd cheered his attacks on Moody as Ferguson moved down to the rostrum amid eager applause and a throng signaling strong party loyalty.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas
Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Linden
Silliman Evans
Moody
East Texas
Jim
Legion Prepares for Two Day Celebration in City
The American Legion plans a two day celebration Friday and Saturday with a Rodeo Parade daily, a Noon band concert in the city park, and three bands for events. Highlights include an old fiddlers contest with cash prizes and a rodeo featuring outlaw broncos and riders. Local officials note the event aims to attract large crowds with entertainment at multiple venues.
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American Legion
George Koy
Sealy
Texas
H. M. Akers
The
Legion
Pionew
Stusie
T. Q. Walton
A. & M. College
Moody supporters face questions over Klan ties and past infidelity
The text discusses Moody's political alignment with the Klan, calls for clarity on alleged tradeoffs, and recalls his anti Klan stance and past actions including prosecutions. It contrasts Ferguson's administration with Moody's stance and questions Moody's current loyalties and integrity.
Bailey to Speak to Milam and Adjacent County Voters
Former United States Senator Jos eph Weldon Bailey has been invited by the Milam County Ferguson Club to address voters of Milam and adjoining counties at Cameron. The date for this speaking has not been set as the committee awaits a convenient time for the former senator to come.
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United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Milam County
Ferguson Club
Milam
Cameron
Wayside Inn Barbecue Dance Nights Planned
Cammer, proprietor of the Wayside Inn, advertises a barbecue dinner and big dance for Friday and Saturday July 9 and 10 to attract river crowds. Beef will be carn fed and barbecued in the old fashion over hot coals and the pit. Cammer will assist in entertaining guests.
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Wood Cammer
Wayside Inn
Cammer
Gillis speaks Friday at Yarrelton for Moody
W G Gillis opened his Moody gubernatorial campaign in Milam county with a Yarrelton speech at Sam Dobbs home. Henderson of Cameron introduced him. others from Cameron included Burns and Tyson. Gillis endorsed Moody as best for governor and denounced Ku Klux influence and Ferguson policies while citing rising state expenditures and opposing a proxy governor. Continued on page four.
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W. G. Gillis
Moody Club
Milam County
Yarrelton
Sam Dobbs
Mr. Gillis
Wm. Henderson
Cameron
S. M. Burns
van Tyson
Moody
Ku Klux
T. W. Davidson
Morrison Defends Constitution in Moody Bond Debate
Mr Morrison spoke to a full district court chamber praising Jim Ferguson and denouncing Dan Moody. He argued bond validation requires a vote of the people and that the constitution is the supreme law no legislature or lawyer can override it. The audience, largely country residents, cheered his defense of the constitutional method.
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Moody
Morrison
Dan Moody
District Court
Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Texas
Chambers Claims Moody Desertion Over Klan Ties
In a stadium speech, Mr. Chambers condemned Dan Moody for aligning with the Ku Klux Klan. He cited administration accomplishments including unmasking the Klan and halting mob violence in Texas. Chambers recalled 1924 election dynamics and urged voters to reject Moody for his ties to the Klan.
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Chambers
Dan Moody
Texas
Mr. Chambers
Celebration events fill day with rodeo music and games
Yee High School hosts a full day of festivities with rodeo parades and performances, baseball games, fiddlers contest finals, and a big dance at Wayside Inn. Riverside Tourist Park opens for crowds with band concerts, picnics, and noon dinners plus a 9 a.m. speech by Hon. T. O. Walton.
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Yee High School
Wayside Ion
Riverside
T. O. Walton
Big Dance Wayside Inn
Moody Campaign Rally Set for Kinckdale Vale Park
The local campaign committee plans a Moody rally in Kinckdale Vale Park Monday night with Attorney General Dan Moody speaking for the first time in the county. A large Cameron delegation and other counties will attend. Lynch Davidson and Governor Miriam A Ferguson are invited. Davidson speaks in Rockdale Tuesday night while Paul Webb leads Houston supporters. The rally begins about 8:00.
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Dan Moody
Big Moody
Kinckdale Vale Park
Cameron
Lys
Moody
Rockdale
American Legion
Lynch Davidson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Paul Webb
Davidson
Houston
Wm. S. Rogers
Merchants Refuse Monday Closure Over Signatures
Merchants will not close on Monday after the commercial club committee failed to secure unanimous signatures. The move avoids a planned shutdown despite the stalled effort.
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Commercial Club Committee
Whit Davidson to Speak in Cameron and Rockdale
Whit Davidson will address voters in Cameron on the courthouse lawn Friday night for Lynch Davidson, candidate for governor. Campaign manager Joe Hale states a 4 PM talk in Rockdale follows a 4 PM address in Cameron. Senator Edgar Witt of Waco will speak at Thorndale on July 17 for Lynch Davidson.
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W. Davidson
Cameron
Court House
Daly
Lynch Davidson
Joe Hale
Davidson
Whit Davidson
Rockdale
Edgar Witt
Waco
Thorndale
Nere
Milam County Ferguson Club Organized Here
The Milam County Ferguson Club is formed in Cameron with Henry Hefley as chairman and W A Morrison as secretary. An executive committee of 50 Democrats plans a speaking date for Joseph Weldon Bailey and campaigns for Mrs Ferguson governor. Local supporters expect a strong Ferguson win despite Ku Klux and Moody opposition. The list names many local supporters and committee members.
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Texas
George C. Buite
Butte
Peddy
Earl Mayfield
Milam County
Ferguson Club
Cameron
Henry M. Hefley
Texas State Bank and Trust Company
W. A. Morrison
United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Ferguson
Ku Knux
Ian Moody
Surface Well Water Declared Contaminated in City
The state health department warns that surface water wells in a city locality are unsafe. Dr. Leland Denson reports multiple typhoid cases in the area and urges immediate steps to sanitize the wells. One active case is noted and residents are advised not to drink untreated water.
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Leland Denson
State Health Department
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J. D. Peeples
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R. R. Tyson
A. V. Wokaty
J.C, Burke
H. H. Hine
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H. A. Fuchs
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