Comanche Chief Beeman Recalls Stephens Political Wins
The Comanche Chief founder Beeman recalls J D Stephens of Comanche winning two bills in the Texas Legislature after choosing to withdraw from a State Senate bid. The paper highlights Stephens public lands bills and the editor's push to immigration and Southwestern settlement, boosting Comanche County migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Stephens
Comanche
Tom Todd
Mamie Wilkerson
Todd
Laura Skinner
G. A. Beeman
Beeman
Texas
Stephens
Comanche County
West Texas
The Chief newspaper history and its editors
The Chief changed hands many times from its Comanche origins to later owners including Fields Vernon and Thomas. Editors shaped local public opinion, with Fields Vernon and Thomas noted as brilliant writers who upheld democratic principles. The paper moved locations from the Jeff Greene Building to the K P Building in 1925, reflecting Texas journalism's evolution.
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W. A. Fields
Hillsboro
Adams and Lindsey
Jete
Robert Hill
America
Sam Vernon
Sidney Thomas
Texas
Fields, Vernon
Thomas
Comanche
Jeff Greene
Service Drug
Floyd Jones’ County
Wright
K-P
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Stephens & Armstrong
Pields
Vernon
Brann
Sidney J. Thomas
Brownwood
Farmersville
E. E. Anthony
Europe
Anthony
Comanche Publishing Company
Texas State Deaf and Dumb Institute
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Norge Appliances
Higginbotham’s
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Hamilton Beach
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Hoover
Youngstown
Comanche County Electric Cooperative
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