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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
6
Cleburne Enterprise profiles Curtis Mason the county jail inmate noted for a past massacre and current morose, solitary demeanor. He has avoided communication, shuns visitors, offers little to no defense prep, and a potential insanity plea looms as experts may be required for trial.
An advertisement promotes Toby's Schools of Correspondence offering shorthand typing bookkeeping and other courses with mail enrollment from New York City and Waco Texas and branches worldwide. A nearby note reports a fake show outfit in Abbott where a trick box trapped an operator and audience release followed.
A McLennan county man traveling in Bosque says with two anti Bailey candidates Sterrett and Mayfield Bailey’s candidate Beall has a chance to win the county. He adds the Prohibition issue will overshadow the Bailey vote as Bosque residents weigh state Prohibition.
The Indianapolis audience witnessed a compelling portrayal of William Jennings Bryan as more than a political figure. The piece extols his honesty, intellect, and leadership, urging Democratic loyalty for a long campaign and the country’s future welfare.
John J. Dunn editor and proprietor of the Belton Gazette was stabbed six times in the neck face and head after being challenged by a party of friends between 7 and 8 PM. He required 31 stitches though his wounds are not yet fatal. Wilburn Flewellen is jailed on a $1000 bond with Dr Flewellen and Jim Evetts as sureties. grand jury will review. The dispute centers on a February Belton Gazette paragraph about the Temple primary election.
Fort Worth Texas February 26 A Bailey campaign committee including C Ousley Nelson Phillips W L Lemon Frank Hovenkamp T N Jones met in Fort Worth and sent an open letter to James M Edwards Tyler asking anti Bailey Democrats to back a state primary to choose four delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention in Denver They propose a joint request to Chairman Carden to convene the committee to set election details and test Democrats for participation pledging to vote for all Democratic nominees in 1908 from President to Consolable The group ordered the request published in Texas newspapers for tomorrow morning editions.
In a Bartlett Tribune item, the Bailey Machine is described as a substantial project with supporters arguing substantial material remains. Opponents had claimed insufficient Bailey side material, but supporters insist it is a sizable mechanism.
Protests grow among black and farmer communities over the full rendition law as John B Chaiftin of Temple calls for a Belton mass meeting on March 2 to discuss the law. Tax assessors visit farmers leaving irate reactions and impatience with taxation theories.
J M Carter of Alabama was found at J P Pledger’s near Aquilla on Saturday the 15th after displaying a deranged condition. Brought to jail he faced a county court trial yesterday and was discharged. He had been traveling from New Orleans toward San Saba to visit an uncle. He is now rational but cannot explain his strange route or actions.
McGregor Mirror notes that Senator Bailey risks swelling pride if he continues in Texas politics, remarking that few men stay in the public eye year after year.
S. J. Barber and family sold within the last year 757 dozen eggs and, with 70 hens, plus 104 dozen extra from weekly use, total 861 dozen. About 147 eggs per hen yearly at ten cents a dozen yields $1.20 per hen per year. A good old hen can supply a family with Empire for a year and leave 20 cents over.
A McGregor Mirror note cites estimates placing the United States Senate at about 210 million dollars in private fortunes while the average millionaire congressman stands at 83 million. The message ends with caution to readers to take care of themselves.
Fort Worth judge Dick Wynne launches his bid for the Texas Attorney General post. The Hico Review notes the people are disgusted with Davidson’s conduct and welcome a candidate who will serve both the public and corporate interests.
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