Thomason Opens Campaign for Governor in Texas
Robert Ewing Thomason of El Paso formally opened his bid for governor at Gainesville, addressing a large audience from across the region. He urged progress, pledged a constructive program, and voiced strong support for Prohibition, tying his stance to both state and national constitutional provisions.
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Gainesville
Texas
Robert Ewing Thomason
el Paso
House of Representatives
Jesse Murrell
R. R. Gains
Thomason
Power Company seeks rate increase in Cameron
The Cameron Water Power and Light Company informs the Cameron City Council of a proposed rate rise. The council opposes the increase, arguing rates here are already higher than in similar towns and that the raise is unjust. The council plans no immediate action and notes the February dated communication arrived after consideration time. Citizens also report street conditions from recent rains with stagnation and poor drainage, urging repairs. The council names the aldermen and city officials involved.
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Cameron Water, Power & Light Company
City of
Cameron
J. C. Joseph
al- Jerman
S. M. Burns, Jr
Bailey Surprised by Challenge Begins Campaign Talk
Washington reports former Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey said he would not seek any office if he cannot carry his home county. He reacts to R E Thomason's Cook County challenge mentioned in a Gainesville campaign speech. Bailey demands direct confirmation before replying, calling the claim ridiculous until verified.
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Washington
Joseph Weldon Bailey
R. E. Thomason
Gainesville
Bailey
Thomason
Cook County
Mrs. T. W. Aycock Dies at East Cameron Home
Mrs. T. W. Aycock died this morning at the family home in East Cameron. The funeral will be Friday at 3 PM with interment in Minerva cemetery. Rev Ira F. Key will conduct services. A fuller obituary will follow next week.
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T. W. Aycock
East Cameron
Minerva Cemetery
Ira F. Key
Wilsons Celebrate Birth of Son in Bryne Cameron Link
Mr and Mrs Dave Wilson of Bry en formerly of Cameron celebrate the birth of a fine son.
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Dave Wilson
Bryen
Cameron
Spudding In Deep Test At Maysfield Will Usher In New Field of Operation
Plano March 1. No important Sunday developments were disclosed in the search for two bandits who looted the Plano National bank and killed night watchman G W Rye. Officers closed the bank all day as the pursuit continued in North Texas counties. Investigators believe the robbers turned west after a few miles south, and a female bandit in overalls is suspected. Bonds valued at about 25000 were taken. no money was taken from the vault. Rye's body was to be shipped to San Saba for interment.
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Plano
Tex
Plano National
G. W. Rye
North
Texas
Dallas
San Saba
University riot at Knights of Columbus hall in Austin
In Austin on March 4 a riot at the Knights of Columbus hall damaged property and injured UT students after a clash between sophomores and freshmen. Ammonia, rocks and clubs were used, ambulances attended the injured, and two students remained in hospital at midnight as authorities intervened.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Knights of Columbus Hall
Knights of Columbus
Palmer in race for presidency
Atlanta March 1 Attorney General Palmer formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President in a telegram to Hiram L Gardner secretary of the Georgia State Democratic Committee He urged Georgia Democrats to pass upon the record of the present administration in the primary and said he would appreciate being chosen if the voters favor him
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Atlanta
Palmer
Hiram L. Gardner
Georgia State Democratic Committee
Georgia
Milam County Eyes Big Deep Test At Maysfield
The Tracy Maysfield Oil & Gas Co prepares to spud a deep 3500 foot test at Maysfield nine miles southeast of Cameron with a standard rig. A pipeline deal linked Cameron as terminal and shallow wells will be pumped as machinery arrives. Local investors and scouts flock to the site amid rising leases and field prospects in Milam County’s oil development push.
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Texas
Tracy-Maysfield
Cameron
Maysfield
Mid-Continent
Tracy
San Gabriel Oil Company
Texas Eagle Refining and Producing Company of
Fort Worth
Milam County
Bartlett
Keystone
Storm Warnings Ordered on Texas Coast and Gulf
Weather bureau issued northwest storm warnings for the Texas coast and the east gulf from Mobile to Carrabelle due to a disturbance moving from Arkansas. A strong high pressure area behind it will drive cold, northerly winds through Thursday across the region including New Orleans.
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Washington
Texas
East Gulf Coast
Mobile
Carrabelle
Colorado
Arkansas
Missouri
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Drive in Filling Station Planned in Cameron
Plans for a drive in gasoline station by the Columbian Refining Co of Houston are completed. A five year lease on the corner property near the Federal building was secured from J K Freeman. Total investment exceeds $10,000 with a $6,500 depot construction and a $2,500 supply depot. Stock will be offered on a profit sharing basis to consumers, marking Cameron's first drive in station.
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R. B. Reaper
Columbian Refining Company of Houston
Cameron
Federal Building
J. K. Freeman
Bulding
Blunt refusal blocks entry of American citizen to Mexico
Washington reports that Mexico refuses Henry Forres an American citizen, who testified before the Senate civil committee, entry to Mexico citing his antecedents and alleged propaganda among attendees. The State Department suggested a possible exception in cases affecting international relations. Mexico also signals plans to seek permission to import arms from the United States amid high diplomatic turnover.
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Washington
State Department
Henry Forres
Mexico
Senate Civil Committee
George T. Summerlin
Hilario
Sub-Treasury of Foreign Affairs
Summerline
Department of State
Forres
Matamoros
Eagle Pass
Texas
United States Senate
Republic
Hus
Cuatro Ciengas
United States
Hilario Medina
Robert Lanesing
Mexico City
Bonillas
Lansing
Oil Prospects at Tracy Could Boost Dividends
The article asserts a major oil pool may lie beneath the Tracy area. Oil men and geologists agree a big find is possible and will yield profitable production once development is finished. The company remains confident in generating dividends for stockholders from shallow fields and other holdings.
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Tracy
Shallowe
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John B. McLane
H. M. Hefley
George T. Graves
Oxsheer M. Smith
J. D. Dobbins
Carranza
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