Vermont Governor Stands For Right
Rutland Vermont July 12 Governor Percival W Clements refuses to call a special session of the legislature to ratify the federal amendment for woman suffrage. He cites constitutional objections and proposes the issue be taken up by the next legislature, urging candidates to declare their positions.
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Rutland
Percival W. Clements
Washington
Harding
Vermont
Clement
Clements
Supreme Court
Big Tent Theatre Returns to Stage Next Week
The Showalter Tent Theatre comes to town for a full week with vaudeville after shows nightly. Corsicana crowds praised Slush Money and The Great Awakening while Damaged Goods is slated for feature performances Thursday through Friday. Mart endorsers call Damaged Goods educational and morally valuable, urging parents and children to attend.
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Showalter
Comanche
Corsicana Daily Sun
Mart
Gerrard
Showester
Mars
Stand by Faith of the Fathers Cox Telegram from Comanche
A telegram from Comanche Texas dated July 9 1920 urges Governor Cox to support states rights and oppose federal woman suffrage. Signers include K T Cunningham G H Boynton H Burks Gib Callaway and others appealing to party principles and Texas opposition to the amendment.
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Comanche
Cox
Tex
James M. Cox
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Texas
K. T. Cunningham
G. H. Boynton
H. Burks
Gib Callaway
T. M. Rutherford
W. W. Cox
J. Hicks
S. B. Todd
Z. W. Cardwell
O. Handley
J. W. McCollum
C. W. Gray
J. H. McCollum
Geo. Montgomery
J. J. Holmaley
J. B. Bryson
Jno
P. Hoff
Went Judge William Pier son Hunt County for Associate Justice
An advertisement notes the candidacy of Judge William Pierson of Hunt County seeking the position of Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. The notice appears in pages 47 to 48 of the advertised section.
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William Pierson
Hunt County
The
Supreme Court
De Kreko Show Heads to Comanche for Week Long Run
De Kreko shows arrive in Comanche on July 26 for six days of clean entertainment as B. C. Post, No. 232, signs the contract. The De Kreko Bros. come recommended by Legion posts and have played at San Angelo Sheepmen’s Convention and Brownwood Rodeo, with a San Saba Fair engagement also planned. Executive Committee urges attendance to support the legion and enjoy a good show.
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B. C. Post
de Kreko
de Kreko Bros
Legion
San Angelo
Brownwood
San Saba
Baptist Church Receives Large Gift for Texas Churches
Dallas July 7 A gift of 177 250 from the Home Mission Board of Atlanta through its church extension department funds the completion of new Texas Baptist church buildings. Dr F S Groner says the gift is a fraction of total year investments and local churches multiply the impact with greater contributions. The plan calls for hundreds of thousands of dollars in new buildings and equipment over the next five years.
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Dallas
Home Mission Board of
Atlanta
Texas Baptist Churches
F. S. Groner
Baptist Executive Board of Texas
Dr. Groner
Home Mission Board
Bailey and the Labor Question in Texas Governor Race
The campaign centers on reform of state affairs and whether Texas should be governed by an organized class or the sovereign people. Joseph W. Bailey stands against union control, opposing the eight hour day and arguing that labor seeks less work for more pay. Supporters cite AFL backing and red circulars urging a Bailey defeat to install open shop rule.
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Texas
Joseph W. Bailey
Dallas News
Bailey
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Congress of
United States
Wolfe City
Senator Bailey
Washington
Congress
American Federation
Labor Movement of
Flood
Chicago
Neff
Thomason
Looney
Bailey Will Speak At Comanche Monday
Citizens of the area will hear Hon. Joseph Weldon Bailey, Texas senator and governor candidate, address Comanche on Monday July 19 at 3 30 p m with music by the Brownwood band. Bailey is touted for his experience and leadership in restoring economical democratic government. Supporters from surrounding counties plan a large rally in Comanche.
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T. J. Cunningham
Eastland
R. N. Grisham
Congress
Downing
Comanche
Gustine
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Senator Bailey
United States Senate
Bailey
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Capitol
Texas
Commonwealth
Comanche County
Brownwood Band
Chamber of Commerce names committees and gas pipeline push
At a regular meeting in the Burks building the Chamber heard reports from special committees about a proposed natural gas pipeline for domestic and industrial use. Brownwood and De Leon were surveyed, with results showing strong support for gas and potential savings. Committees on Roads, Agriculture, Publication, Civic Affairs, Industries, and Finance were announced. The group urges Comanche residents to join and support city progress through united effort.
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Chamber of Commerce
Burks
Wcslm
Crage
Brownwood
de Leon
Letson
Comanche
Ory
Leonard Cobb
J. P. Hoff
P. K. Mackey
H. Burks
E. H. Rauhut
Frank Palmer
P_ublication
G. H. Boynton
W. H. Carpenter
A. B. Queen
O. C. Thrasher
W. H. Rowland
Jeff Reese
Industries
R. E. Coleman
Y. W. Holmes
J. R. Eanes
R. H. Patton
J. B. Chilton, Jr
Jim Cox
Gov Cox Acknowledges Message From Callaway
Hon. Oscar Callaway of Comanche Texas received a communication from Ohio Governor James M Cox dated July 7 praising his courtesy. The executive letter from Columbus expresses appreciation and extends best wishes.
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Gov. Cox
Callaway
Oscar Callaway
State of Ohio
Columbus
Comanche
Texas
Mr. Callaway
James M. Cox
Proctor Farmer Proposes Boll Weevil Destruction Method
John Pinson of Proctor suggests a three step plan to destroy the Cotton Boll Weevil. He urges gathering fallen squares, using a rope across the cultivator to knock off punctured squares, and dragging a long 1x4 under the double-tree to shake off stung forms while plowing weekly until danger passes.
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L. E. Grainger
John Pinson
Proctor
Legion Against Any Stand in Politics
Abilene July 14 over eighty members of Parramore Post American Legion signed a petition saying the legion should not engage in politics and that the Wagstaff Blanton controversy harms the post. they urge the commander to carry on any dispute without involving the American Legion.
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Abilene
Parramore Post
American Legion
Legion
School Meeting Time Noted In Fragment
A fragment notes a 9:46 meeting time with references to Seasat L. Lard and Paden, unclear participants. The readable portion suggests a scheduled gathering but lacks full details.
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Antes Seasat L. Lard
Paden
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BIG Tent Theatre
RE. W. Bass
C.C. Collom
Y. Helm
E. Lampkin
Baptist Church
C.O. C
Ganday
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