Cameron Herald Political Roundup and Regional Notes
Cooper and Ball to be returned to Congress without opposition. Republican leaders plan adjournment on July 3. Allied powers reduce Chinese indemnity by 10 million dollars. R C Duff nominated to represent Jefferson county in the next Legislature. More votes in Democratic primaries than in the last general election. Gov. Davis of Arkansas seeks U S Senate seat to replace Berry. A W Terrell and J L Peeler chosen to represent Travis county in the next Legislature. A W Gregg defeats D A Nunn in the Galveston district race. North Texas judge strikes down hotel and boarding house bill penalties as unconstitutional. Texas faces continued drought as rains are scarce and winds dry corn fields.
Farm and Ranch disputed mineral paint on boll weevils
The Farm and Ranch argues that painting boll weevils with mineral paint fails to work and challenges the findings reported by the daily papers.
Katy Plans Kink Line From Granger to Georgetown
Austin reports indicate entanglements in the Katy railroad project as officials pursue a route from Granger to Georgetown amid potential property issues and regulatory hurdles.
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Katy
Granger
Georgetown
Austin
Shooting in Hempstead Ends Life of L C Tompkins
Last Thursday in Hempstead L C Tompkins was shot and killed by Dr C W Le Srand who was immediately arrested. The shooting occurred on the street in front of a drug store with several shots fired.
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Hempstead
L.C. Tompkins
C. W. le Srand
Dibrell Withdraws From Fifteenth District Race
Hon. J. B. Dibrell withdraws from the congress race in the Fifteenth district leaving Hon. John N. Garner of Uvalde as the clear candidate. Garner served in the United States House and was a member of the 26th and 27th legislatures.
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J. B. Dibrell
John N. Garner
Uvalde
Garner
House of Representatives
Judge Sam Streetman Dominates Falls and Robertson Primaries
Judge Sam Streetman carried Falls county by a large majority last Saturday and leads the race for the nomination. He also won Robertson county, receiving nearly the full vote in that primary.
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Sam Streetman
Falls County
Robertson County
McKinney City Marshal Shot By Mistaken Identity
City Marshal Sam Burks, long serving in McKinney, was killed after a nighttime chase when he passed from an alley into Mrs. T E Graham's backyard. The shooter mistook him for a burglar while Burks pursued a suspect.
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Sam Burks
McKinney
T. E. Graham
Burks
Graham
Opposition ticket likely in Washington county primaries
Great dissatisfaction is expressed over the recent Washington county primaries. For the first time since 1884 an opposition slate may enter the race. The trouble stems from participation by non Democrats and dissatisfaction in Democratic strongholds.
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Washington County
DeGraffenried Falls Short in Pivotal Primary Race
Primary results suggest DeGraffenried cannot win renomination as Judge Gordon Russell of Smith County appears to secure the congressional seat. The district GOP adopted a blanket system with a majority vote rule. Russell leads by about 2300 votes, though his home county has not reported.
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DeGraffenried
Gordon Russell
Smith County
Russell
Field Wins County Nomination For Congress In Three Counties
Last Saturday Hon. Scott Field carried Robertson Brazos Limestone counties securing the nomination for congress. Initial counts showed Field Milam 12 Prince Navajo 15 Firestone 5 total 20. Post landslide Limestone Brazos Robertson added 1 8 7 new total 38 to 20 for Prince amid Limestone Navarre tensions and Ellis of Limestone withdrawing to back Field.
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Scott Field
Robertson, Brazos
Limestone
Congress
Field
Milam County
Prince
Navajo County
Firestone County
Brazos
Robertson
Navarre
Ellis
Dup
Prunes
Vna
Andes Ak
Henry predicted to win Congress in Falls county by 500 to 700 majority
Early Falls county returns favored Henry for Congress by an estimated 500 to 700 vote margin. Thomas carried Rosebud and other western boxes but not by large margins. Slader aided Henry by running on Thomas’ ticket. Marlin supporters celebrated as Henry appeared headed for return. The result marked the hardest contest of the year.
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Falls County
Henry
Congress
Thomas
Slader
State Senate
Marlin
Prince and Field Close Joint Race Talks at Mexia
The Her Ald reports Prince and Field ended their joint discussion tour at Mexia last Friday night before a large audience. The editors note they avoided personal attacks and maintained a temperate campaign. Both men opposed the 1896 silver coinage declaration and remain aligned as sound money proponents with no shown dispute on that issue.
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Herald
Prince and Field
Mexia
Field Leads Limestone in Sixth District Contest
The article notes Hon. Scott Field carried Limestone county over Robt. E. Prince, positioning Field as the likely congressman for the Sixth district. It describes district geometry, county composition Milam Robertson Brazos Navarro Limestone Freestone, and the voting strength split 31 to 27 between northern and southern counties. The district population is about 180 000 versus about 214 000 in the adjacent southern district.
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Scott Field
Limestone County
Robt. E. Prince
Congress
Milam
Robertson
Brazos
Navarro
Limestone
Freestone
Robertson County
Prince’s
Burleson county loss reshapes Sixth district Congressional plan
The article recounts a 1920s district reallocation in which Burleson County was moved between Sixth and Tenth districts by a free conference committee chaired by H E Enis. It notes a tied population balance with 33 convention votes for the Sixth end and 31 for the north end and cites amendments in the 27th legislature. The editor claims political maneuvering affected district ascendency and explains they withheld comment pending county input.
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North End
House Journal
Burleson
Congress
Albert Burleson
H. E. Enis
Limestone County
Piano for sale in town offers bargain terms
A handsome upright piano, in excellent condition and among the best in town, is offered for sale by Rev. C. C. Weaver with favorable terms. Blue Bonnet Flour is recommended in the same notice.
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C. C. Weaver
Bever and Richard Open Noted County Wood and Iron Shop
Bever and Richard fitted up a premier wood and blacksmith shop opposite the Wohlleb ice plant. They repair and repaint buggies, with Burns Bever a top woodworker and Richard handling the iron work. Visitors are urged to inspect their quality craft.
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Messrs
Richard
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