Ku Klux Klan Education Drive and Political Claims
The piece criticizes Ku Klux Klan leaders including Zeke for launching a statewide lecture series on “education” among Klansmen in Texas. It accuses the Klan of teaching influence to sway politics, endorsing voter suppression ideas, and claiming religious and political roles. The column notes imperial leaders and recent convention activity, with broader concerns about school funding and race-era politics.
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Texas
Fie
Klan
Washington
Congress
Dallas
Ku Klux
Plainview
Simon Pure Democracy
Little Felix
Hiram Wesley Evans
Cleveland
Lotus
New York
Ferguson seeks voters in Thorndale pledging tax savings and anti Ku Klux action
Jim Ferguson told about five hundred Thorndale listeners that if elected governor he would save taxpayers 15 million dollars annually and unmask the Ku Klux Klan. He recounted his legal exoneration and urged support amid emotional testimony. Senator Edgar E Witt spoke in Cameron opposing the Ku Klux Klan and announcing re election plans.
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Jim Ferguson
Edgar
Thorndale
Ku Klux
Jim
Brushy Creek
Ferguson
Earl Mayfield
Edgar E. Witt
Wasp
Cameron
Senate
Witt
Ku Klux Klan
A. R. McCollum
Yioeo
United States Army
Camp Upton
Hong
Laake Purchases Stecher Grocers in Santa Fe Town
Cameron youth Leo Laake has bought the grocery and confectionery business of Antone Stecher in Santa Fe town. Laake takes charge and plans to continue the same lines with his wide acquaintance predicting success. Stecher will retire briefly before pursuing new ventures.
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Leo Laake
Cameron
Antone Stecher
Santa Fe
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Stecker
Wy. Laake
Tyocit
Saake
Ir Pati Siege
Unclear historical religious notice with broken text
Fragmentary OCR describes church services and a pastor named Muccherion with sermons scheduled. Mentions vacations, Sunday night services, and a fortification of the church due to a large gong metal piece. notes architectural or operational changes and a larger congregation.
State v Frank Stach Trial Continued This Week
District court reported no session this week. The case of State versus Frank Stach, set for trial, was continued to a later date.
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Ther
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Public marr y an d bonds sold amid school woes
Text describes a board opposing a marriage with no clear understanding, bonds already sold and deposited locally. It notes the grammar school was in deplorable condition last fall and patrons worry the school will remain in a mandator y state into September, with around 60 unresolved issues.
Klan Debate Roils Gause Political Meet
A Gause dialogue on Ku Klux Klan politics drew Klansmen and anti-Klan groups, with T. S. Henderson of Cameron speaking in support of Davidson for governor and Judge W. C. Gillis joining the panel. Henderson argued against Klan infidelity and pressed loyalty amid questions of party unity and reform.
Paving Delay Criticised Council Urges More Speed
City council denounces paving delays and calls for faster progress on street graveling and asphalt laying. Engineer Mitchell notes gravel at 200 yards daily, with completion in about ten days and paving to begin within 90 days, extending into fall business period. A new equalization board replaces unwilling appointees as officials plan to closely examine the recent legislative measure.
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Eatin
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Mitchell
Political rallies at Niland and Buckholts in county drive
Saturday afternoon speakers from the Davidson for governor campaign will address voters at Niland and Milans. Henderson and Judge Gillis discuss Ku Klux Klan implications in politics during 3:30 p.m. talks. The events form part of a countywide push to defeat the Ku Klux Klan and back T. W. Davidson.
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Ake
TW Davidson
Ku Klux Klan
Christian Church Names Resident Minister in Cameron
W. G. Friend, who previously did evangelistic work, will serve as pastor of the Christian church in Cameron with a city residence. He comes from Phoenix with his wife and five and a half year old son, moved from Iowa for health reasons. The church notes rapid growth with over a hundred enrolled in Sunday school.
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W. G. Friend
Christian Church
Cameron
Friend
Pheonix
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Iowa
Mathis expected to reply to Gillis in Milano Saturday
Circulars announce W G Gillis will speak for T W Davidson on the Ku Klux law at Milano at 3 30 p m Saturday June 21 John Mathis of Houston may attend to reply Gillis an earlier anti prohibition speaker Mr Mathis has campaigned for prohibition and is seen as a strong orator No joint discussion confirmed but a debate between Gillis and Mathis is possible
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Cilns
Milano
W.G. Gillis
T. W. Davidson
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Gillis
John Mathix
Houston
Erst
Gills
Milan
Mathis
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