Governor Testifies In His Own Behalf
The governor explains to the committee regarding expenditures offering explanations and defenses as part of a formal session. He seeks to justify costs and present context for the spending decisions under review.
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
4
The governor explains to the committee regarding expenditures offering explanations and defenses as part of a formal session. He seeks to justify costs and present context for the spending decisions under review.
Austin Texans note adjournment likely March 20 as the 35th Legislature delays final adjournment while many bills remain on calendars. Governor Ferguson testifies in the house inquiry into charges, expresses willingness to repay unauthorized expenditures, and lawmakers push redistricting and other measures amid ongoing investigations.
Governor Ferguson signed several measures this week including a House joint resolution to amend the constitution allowing depositions of out-of-state witnesses in anti-trust prosecutions and a Senate bill permitting terminal companies to issue bonds for docks and wharves. The text also notes a House bill increasing salaries.
Cameron Texas officials announce a municipal election on April 3 1917 to elect three aldermen. Election to be held at City Hall with T C Stafford as Presiding Judge and appointed clerks. A copy of the order serves as notice of the election and will be printed publicly for 30 days prior. Elmer Holtzclaw dies in San Angelo after six years illness. funeral held in Brenham with service in Cameron.
Elmer Edwin Holtzclaw born December 2, 1881 in Rockdale Texas was the eldest child of Leclair and John Edwin Holtzclaw. The family moved between Rockdale Belton and Cameron before settling in Cameron where they resided in 1912. He married Jessie Dawson of Brenham on April 8 1912 and they had a daughter named Elmer Dawson Holtzclaw who was four years old.
Mr. T. E. Robinson of Hanover was in town Monday, meeting local residents and inspecting shops during a short visit.
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