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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
7
A fragmented narrative recounts a dramatic incident near St Kinet and Bingen New York involving a locomotive, a cab lever, and Eleanor, with a tangential political tract praising railroad and corporate interests. The text blends a vivid railway scene with a civic association appeal, mentioning taxpayers, legislation, and the push for favorable laws for corporations and rail service.
A blaze in Nacogdoches on Main Street damaged four business houses, with property valued at 190000. Water mains absent hampered effort. bucket brigade helped check flames as fire spread through Weeks Drag the Opera House block. Additional text unrelated to event appears.
Aged veteran Ged Knowle, aged 65, died. He was buried last Tuesday. Details are unclear due to damaged text and OCR errors.
City Council urges immediate tax payment to help meet obligations and fund permanent improvements. A dollar amount is stated as used for town improvement. checks accepted at M. Brookes' offices upstairs.
Stamford Texas December 24 requests addressed to Governor Campbell from Homer D Wade secretary of the Stamford Commercial Club. Wade encloses resolutions from the Central Texas Association of Commercial Clubs meeting held Nov 19. He notes the resolutions are unusual for a commercial organization and expresses hope for the governor’s visit. The letter ends with cordial regards and signature.
In Cleburne Texas January first the Grand Jury was sworn by Judge W L Luckett and began a probe at Rey W Ey Mason's home Saturday night. A large turnout prompted examination requests and testimony. Many names appear in scattered fragments as the scene unfolds.
Report details a split log drag tested this afternoon on the public square and a nearby street under County Commissioner J. J. Edens. The experiment, despite poor soil conditions, shows promise and will be provided for overseers in districts where road improvements are needed.
A fragmentary ad note touts a "Lightning Or" as a superior emergency remedy for aches and pains. The text remains garbled but asserts rapid relief and high efficacy, claiming it as a widely advertised yet dubious patent cure. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving the claim unverified.
The Austin Statesman editorial criticizes Senator Bailey for partisan tactics and personal conflict, arguing his conduct harmed his standing as a Texas representative in the U S Senate and failed to honor his duties to the people. The piece condemns his vendetta against foes as unbecoming of a statesman and calls for greater restraint.
Church members repudiated critics who opposed him during Sunday services at 12th Street. Authorities or leaders faced scorn as a contentious dispute over his course intensified. Early morning and evening services were noted with plans to address the issue.
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