Moody Mayfield-Klan Alleged Pact Shapes 1928 Texas Race
Texas political skirmish cited by T. W. Davidson alleges Dan Moody and Earle Mayfield formed an understanding with the Klux Klan to back each other in the 1928 senatorial contest. The claim ties Moody to Mayfield against Jim Ferguson, with the Klan opposing foreign entanglements and the world court.
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Dan Moody
Earle Mayfield
T. W. Davidson
Lynch Davidson
Giddings
Moody
Mayfield
Davidson
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Klan
Texas
World Court
League of Nations
League
Eastland Editor Visits Cameron on Vacation Route
J. A. Jones editor of the Eastland Daily Telegram toured Cameron on his return from Galveston. He praised Cameron, its newspapers, and progress while visiting The Herald office and plant.
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J. A. Jones
Eastland Daily Telegram
Cameron
Galveston
Mr. Jones
City
Herald
Fiery Cross Incident Wounds Sheriff Deputy in Gause
Deputy A Brown critically injured by shotgun blast at Harris farm near Buckholts. Harris wounded in both thighs by Brown’s pistol fire. Brown walked after being shot and was taken to Cameron hospital. Harris later hospitalized. Cause of shooting not known.
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J. Harris
Co. A. Brown
Buckholts
Cameron Hospital
T. J. Harris
Harris
Brown
Hazel Thomas
H. H. Gaston
Gause
Ferguson Campaigners Draw Support Through Milam County
Governor Ferguson campaigners plan a busy weekend schedule in Milam County with speech events in Tracy Minerva Ben Arnold and Gause. J K Freeman was set to speak at Tracy but weather canceled.
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Governor Ferguson
Milam County
Tracy
Minerva
Ben Arnold
Gause
J. K. Freeman
Ferguson
J. A. Ely
Kidd
Paul Webb
Moody
Lynch Davidson
W. W. Chambers
J. B. White
Gay Hill
A. K. Freeman
W. A. Morrisson
Arizona
All Day Picnic At Thorndale July 22
An all day picnic will be held at Brushy Creek one mile south of Thorndale on Thursday July 22 starting at 9 00 a m with a band concert and speeches by Lynch Davidson Mrs Ferguson and Dan Moody the three leading candidates for governor Proceeds go to the Thorndale Brass Band Barbecue may be obtained on the grounds and the shaded location is noted as ideal for the event.
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Brushy Creek
Thorndale
Lynch Davidson
Ferguson
Dan Moody
Ernor
Thorndale Brass Band
Cotton flea exterminated on Milam County farm test
A. F. Mitchell, Milam County engineer, tested flowers of sulphur on 5 acres of late cotton using 18 pounds per acre. The treated plot averaged 32 squares and holes per stalk, while an untreated patch averaged only 3. The test suggests a simple method to control the cotton flea for local farmers.
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A. F. Mitchell
Milam County
Mitchell
Blanton to Speak for Ferguson at San Gabriel Picnic
W H Blanton of San Antonio famed Texas lawyer will speak at San Gabriel picnic Friday afternoon in support of Miriam A Ferguson for governor. He is joined by Ferguson supporters J K Freeman and others for additional talks at Fulcher's Bluff and Gay Hill.
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San Antonio
San Gabriel
Gay
W. H. Blanton
Texas
Gonzales
Miriam A. Ferguson
Blanton
Fulcher’s Bluff
Gay Hill
W. A. Morrison
J. K. Freeman
Ferguson
W. O. Triggs
F. C Fahrendorf
Hubert Hefley
Cameron
Colorado
Triggs
Engineer Killed In Santa Fe Train Wreck
Engineer William Flew died from scalding when passenger engine No. 17 struck a freight on the siding near Heidenheimer. Fireman suffered broken legs while several passengers were shaken up as the 58 mph wreck overturned the engine and two baggage cars. Steam pinning caused another fatality among the vines.
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Santa Fe
Heidenheimer
Chicago
Galveston
Frigidaire Dealer to Attend District Conference
Holston H. Keith of Keith Electric Co the local Frigidaire dealer is invited to a one day district conference in Houston Texas on July 19 with Delco Light Company representatives. The session will cover new Frigidaire refrigeration models and the companys $20 million expansion plan. Keith notes electric refrigeration eliminates city supply delays odors and spoiled foods.
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H. ©. Keith
Keith Electric Co
Delco-Light Company
Houston Texas
Keith
Chambers Speaks For Mrs Ferguson In Texas Campaign
W W Chambers addressed large crowds at Yarrelton and Gause defending the Ferguson administration and blaming the Moody campaign’s backers on the Klan. He argued tax savings of nearly 11 million dollars and criticized opponents for omitting expense cuts. Campaign schedule lists Minerva appearance on Friday night.
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Gause
Yarrelton
W. W. Chambers
Ferguson
Chambers
Moody
Webb Will Speak For Lynch Davidson In Tex as Governor Race
City Attorney Paul Webb will speak at Gatise on Saturday afternoon to support Lynch Davidson for Texas governor. He will share time with L Kidd and a Ferguson supporter speaker, while Davidson's backers hope to double his vote.
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Paul ~Webb
Gatise
Lynch Davidson
Texas
L. Kidd
Ferguson
Webb
Davidson
Houston
Moody speakers stump county for att. gen.
Moody campaign pushes through the county with Henderson at Buckholts, Fida at Gause, Gillis at Milano, and Kidd at Fulcher's Bluff near San Gabriel. Cullen F. Thomas to close campaign at city park Thursday night, July 22.
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Buckheause
Milano
TS. Henderson
Buckholts
O. J. Fida
Gause
W. G. Gillis
Mr. Kidd
Fulcher’s Bluff
San Gabriel
Moody Campaign Committee
Cullen F. Thomas
Moody Forces
Klan Meetings Resume In Gause After Long Silence
A Gause resident reports the Fiery Cross lit again at Klan Hall on Thursday night July 8. The return of activity contradicts the belief that the Cameron Gause and Rockdale Klans had ceased operations, with the Gause cross reappearing suggesting renewed gatherings.
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Gause
Cameron
Rockdale
Milam County
W. Davidson Stumps for Lynch Davidson in Inez
W Davidson former governor hopeful spoke Friday night in Inez for Lynch Davidson seeking the governorship. Henderson introduced Davidson and vouched for Lynch daytime supporters while remarks touched on voters and county results from Milam County in 1924.
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T. S. Henderson
T T. W. Davidson
Inez
Lynch Davidson
TS. Henderson
Dane
Lyn
Gwinn
Podguaon
Moody
Verfuser
Whit
Milam County
Henderson
Morrison and family depart Cameron for Grand Canyon health trip
W A Morrison and family left Cameron Friday morning for Grand Canyon Arizona to aid Mr Morrison health after a throat ailment his physician advised rest at high altitude. He will return for the Milam run off and supports Mrs Ferguson for re election.
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W. A. Morrison
Cameron
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Mr. Morrigon
Mr. Morrison
Herald
Milam
Morrison
West
Ferguson
Eddy speaker backs Moody for governor in two stops
A speaker at Eddy on Wednesday urged support for Dan Moody's bid for governor and planned another speech in Milan on Saturday to promote Moody.
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W. G. Gillis
Eddy
Dan Moody
Milan
Local travelers attend Belt Christian En campment
Miss Grace Eplen and Mrs. J. M. Eplen, along with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Garner, went to Belt on Sunday to attend the Christian Endeavor encampment.
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Grace Eplen
J. M. Eplen
H. E. Garner
Resignation of Rev C L Boone Regreted by Milam Baptist
The Cameron church and Milam County Baptist Association regret the resignation of missionary Rev C L Boone due to ill health. A resolution commends his faithful work, notes he helped churches secure pastors, and prays for his rapid recovery for him and his family.
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The
Baptist of Cameron Church
Milam County Association
C. L. Boone
Lampasas
Brother Boone
Milam C
Baptist Assn
J. S. Hutcherson
I. J. Beekerman
S. M. Burns
Speeches in Buckholts for Mrs Ferguson Governor Bid
W A Morrison and J K Freeman spoke in Buckholts on Saturday for Mrs Ferguson's governor bid. A large crowd cheered as they defended the administration and outlined the bond stance and other policy themes as part of a county campaign stop.
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W. A. Morrison
J. K. Freeman
Buckholts
Dallas Speaker Cullen J. Thomas To Address Cameron Rally
Cullen J. Thomas of Dallas will speak at Cameron city park on Thursday night July 22 in support of Dan Moody for governor. Moody supporters organize the rally to close the Williamson County candidate’s campaign, with 10 000 people expected. T. S. Henderson may introduce the Dallas attorney known for prohibition speeches and as a U S Senate candidate.
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Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas
Cameron
Dan Moody
Moody
Williamson County
Wm. R. Rogers
T. S. Henderson
Prohibition
United States
Huddleston Family Weekend and Church Sermon
Rev and Mrs Huddleston of Liberty spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ike Ledbetter and daughter Myrtle May Huddleston. Rev Huddleston delivered a sermon at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Mrs Huddleston sang Consider the Lilies with accompaniment by Mrs J L Clinton. They left Monday for a week in Marlin.
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Huddleston
Liberty
Ike Ledbetter
Myrtle May Huddleston
Methodist Church
J. L. Clinton
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E. A. Flinn
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Winona Bringhurst
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Friay
Ferguson Committee
M. J. Eliott
Court Oy i House
Thurs
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Prigidaire Dealer
Holston
Mrs. Ferguson
Chamber
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