Bailey Seeks Texas Governorship With National Issues Defense
Former Senator Bailey opened his second campaign for governor of Texas against Pat Neff, vowing to avoid union labor arguments and focus on state matters while signaling future national runs for Governor Cox. He denounced opponents’ shifts to federal issues and defended consistency, promising to align with labor or capital as appropriate and to oppose any class oppression.
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Dallas
Texas
Bailey
Pat Neff
Regis
Cox
Neff
Thomason
San Francisco
McAdoo
Cox declines to intervene in Texas politics
Dayton Ohio August 2 Gov Cox refused to intercede in Texas Democratic internal affairs saying it is not his province and not his desire to interfere, stating the matter rests entirely with Texas Democrats and his stance has been consistent from the start.
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Cox
Texas
Dayton
Railroads Face Higher Fares and Government Costs
Washington reports outline a plan with passenger fares due Aug. 20 and freight rates Aug. 25. By Sept. 1 guarantees raise government costs to about 650,000,000 for six months. wage awards and rental payments extend deficits, implying one third of railroad wage costs paid via taxes. The roads have cost the government roughly 1.5 billion since December 28, 1917.
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Washington
Alfred P. Thom
Association of Railroad Executives
Treasury
Railroad Administration
Bailey denounces labor circle as Texas misrule
In a public speech, Mr. Bailey attacks union labor and the eight hour day, opposing both labor and capital rule in Texas. He endorses open shop and warns against law-made limits on work hours, saying any eight hour law should apply to all. Continued discussion on page 8.
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Texas
Bailey
Baptist Church
Congress
Mr. Bailey
National Committee Welcomes Bailey to Cox Campaign
Washington July 31 Former Senator Bailey said he will offer his services to the Democratic party in the presidential campaign regardless of the Texas run off. Senator Pat Harrison says Bailey’s oratory will aid the Cox forces and will be used at major rallies in northern eastern and mid western cities. Harrison plans to draft other Texans and arrange Sheppard’s itinerary to strengthen prohibition strongholds in the west and middle U.S.
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Washington
Bailey
Texas
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Cox Forces
San Francisco
Chage
Harrison
North
East
Middle West
Cox
Congress
Cor Led
Sheppard
Shepperd
West
Neff Offers Services To Defend Record Suit
Fort Worth Texas July 30 officers of the Fort Worth Records announce that Pat M Neff of Waco who will oppose former Senator Joe W Bailey in the run off for the democratic gubernatorial nomination has tendered his legal services to the Record management in connection with the suit for 100000 dollars filed against the paper by Mr Bailey.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wort Worth Records
Pat »M. Neff
Waco
Joe W. Bailey
Record Management
Bailey
McElroy Reunion At Fleming Park
Last Wednesday Mr and Mrs S V McElroy of Comanche gathered with five children and families at Fleming park for a daylong reunion. The group included Mrs A T Perry Mrs R B Elms Charlie and Millard McElroy and Mrs Joe Beck of Ft Worth. Grandchildren numbered fifteen and two great grandchildren were present with two relatives absent in Southern Texas.
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Comanche
Joe Beck
Ft. Worth
Texas
Ladies Meet at Mrs Reeves Home for Cemetery Event
Women invited to gather at 4 o clock Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W L Reeves to discuss cemetery activities. Mrs. W W Kilpatrick to coordinate.
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W. L. Reeves
W. W. Kilpatrick
Ladies Suede Pumps Discounted at Todd Randall Jennings
Ladies' suede pumps high heels priced at 7.25 dollars down from 10 dollars at Todd Randall Jennings. The sale highlights affordability for fashion footwear with a focus on women’s dress shoes.
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Todd, Randall & Jennings
Fort Worther W P McLean Jr to speak on Bailey for Texas gov
Mr W P McLean Jr of Fort Worth will address attendees at the Comanche Court House Saturday at 2 30 pm in support of Senator Bailey for Texas governor. Voters are cordially invited to hear him and a De Leon appearance is possible that evening.
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W. P. McLean, Jr
Fort Worth
Court House
Comanche
Senator Bailey
Texas
McLean
de Leon
City Market Change Hands in Local Deal
Market changes hands as Mr. C. M. Hadden buys the Grissom meat market near the square east of the Chief office. He plans thorough renovation and improved service to assure cleanliness prompt orders and customer satisfaction at City Market for fresh meats.
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C. M. Hadden
Grissom
Hadden
Cities to bid for Texas American Legion headquarters
San Antonio Dallas and Austin will seek the permanent Texas headquarters for the American Legion at the state convention in Houston August 24 25 Fort Worth may join and Houston prepares to host about 3000 servicemen with a large program in the city auditorium.
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San Antonio
Tex
Dallas
Austin
Ft. Worth
American Legion of Texas
Houston
Fort Worth
Missionary Society Picnic and Program at Fleming Park
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church holds an all day picnic next Tuesday at Fleming Park. All parishioners are invited. A regular session includes talks on The Rural Church by Mrs. J. B. Layne and The Rural Community and the Country Church by Mrs. J. W. Williams, The Inter-Church World Movement by Mrs. J. W. Scurry, and Missionary News by Mrs. L. Lloyd.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Fleming Park
J. B. Layne
J. W
J. W. Scurry
Missionary News
L. Lloyd
Footwear sale at Todd Randall Jennings store
Hamilton Brown tan two tie Oxfords and high heels listed with values up to ten dollars, sale price seven and a quarter dollars at Todd Randall Jennings.
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Hamilton Brown
Oxfords
Todd, Randall & Jennings
Bailey Sues Fort Worth Record for $100000
Gainesville Texas July 30 a suit by Jos W Bailey against the Fort Worth Record Company for $100000 was filed in district court here The claim alleges false slanderous and malicious publication about Baileys alleged connection with the anti prohibition element in the Fort Worth Record issues dated April 22 and 29.
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Gainesville
Tex
Jos. W. Bailey
Record Company
Fort Worth
Texas
Baiey
Flour Prices Slip as Bread Rise Eases
Fort Worth Texas August 2 flour prices fell one dollar per barrel at local mills. Bakers who raised bread two cents per loaf last Tuesday recalled the increase after US District Attorney Taylor warned of prosecution if not. In Chicago officers report liquors valued at two million dollars seized since the eighteenth amendment took effect January 16, Major A V Dalrymple announced today.
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Fort Worth
Tex
United States
Taylor
Chicago
Major A. V. Dalrymple
First Baptist Church to Hold Sunday Services
Rev. Forrest Maddock of Guthrie Oklahoma will conduct services at First Baptist Church Sunday August 8 during both hours. Everyone is invited and the pulpit committee urges full membership presence.
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Forrest Maddock
Guthrie
Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
Cotton Jumped $4.00 a Bale on Monday
New York August 2 the cotton market moved sharply higher after the government crop report. December contracts rose from 9.75 to 30.83 cents a pound, about four dollars per bale above Saturday's close, while May gained more than a cent per pound to 29.55 cents.
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New York
Card of Condolence for Ear nest Wyatt from Wood man Circle
A condolence note expresses deep sympathy to Mrs Willie Wyatt on the death of her son Earnest. The message cites faith in God to comfort the bereaved and urges surrender of lives to Him, referencing biblical metaphors and the Lord giving and taking away.
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Willie Wyatt
Mary
Jesus
Job
Woodman
Bailey Supporters Urge August Vote for Bailey Governor
A call to rally August 28 for Joseph W Bailey with a pledge to create Bailey clubs in every voting box. The message argues for democratic government, reduced taxes, and opposition to a self‑appointed political oligarchy, urging liberty lovers to enroll and pledge to vote Bailey.
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Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Gether
Bailey for Governor Club Pledges Support in August Election
The Bailey for Governor Club members pledge to vote for Joseph W. Bailey for Governor of Texas on August 28 and to assist his campaign. Signatures of undersigned reveal commitment to a triumphant election and active support in the polling process.
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Bailey ‘Club
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Bailey Leads Texas Vote Drive to Ensure August 28 Ballot
The piece urges Texans to vote to secure Bailey's 100000 majority over Pat Neff and warns that low turnout would let secret organizations control politicians. It calls Democrats to work for a triumphant election victory and to cast full votes at the polls on August 28.
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Bailey
Texas
Pat Neff
Prices Booming in Sipe Springs Field
The Sipe Springs Record notes record land and oil prices after Sparks Ballard sold 107.5 acres on the Houser and Jackson tracts with 16 wells and 200 barrels daily output to New York buyers for 225000 dollars, equating to over 1000 dollars per barrel of production. The wells have produced for years, earning substantial returns for the owners.
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Sipe Springs
Sparks-Ballard
Houser
Jackson
New York
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W. P. McLean JR
Thos. L. Blanton
Legion Headquarters
Baptist Vuuerh
Bailey-For-Governor Club
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