Tax suit against Ball questioned by Harris County official
A Houston message dated July 11 1914 reports Ball acquired the property in 1904 and still owns it. The delinquent tax office says Ball has not given a reason for nonpayment. A 1908 tax suit for 820.24 plus costs was filed in 1913 as suit 58943. Officials urge investigation before voting.
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Houston
Texas
Ball
W. A. Williams
Greenville
A. R. Miller
Harris County
Tex
Campaign Lie No 7964 Answered in Ferguson Letters
The exchange between C E Maedgen and Joe Lee Ferguson confirms Jim Ferguson received broad support from his brothers in the 1914 Texas governors race. Joe Lee Ferguson states he supports Jim, has traveled thousands of miles and spent substantial funds, and urges public clarity to counter rumors.
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Jim Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Texas
Ferguson
Ball
C. E. Maedgen
Maedgen
Joe Lee Ferguson
Hale Center
Temple
Jas. E. Ferguson
C. FE. Maedgen
Election purchase warning from Ferguson campaign managers
A. W. Walker at both campaign headquarters warns Democrats in Texas counties that liquor interests fund activists to buy votes for Thomas H. Ball. He alleges over 2000 workers circulate literature and spread falsehoods as part of a life and death political struggle.
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Coryell
Hamilton
Hill
McLennan
Irion
Runnels
Concho
Comanche
Mr. Ferguson
A. W. Walker
Thomas H. Ball
Walkers
Pro
Anti
Pro Headquarters
Democrats of
Texas
Col. Ball
Ball Faces Push to Separate Liquor Interests from Texas Politics
A speaker payroll funded by liquor interests advocates Ferguson for governor and a reported one million dollar slush fund to influence Texas politics. External contributors allegedly supply half the funds while circulations and hired agents spread falsehoods about Col. Ball. Letters indicate a statewide campaign of misrepresentation to deceive voters before facts can be checked.
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Texas
Ferguson
Col. Ball
Ball
Texas voters guard integrity amid slush fund accusations
The piece denounces the term slush fund used by agitators and argues Texans across Collin Grayson Denton Hamilton Coryell and other counties stand firm against vote buying. It questions Walker’s affidavits and demands sworn proof while defending Ferguson supporters who travelled long hours to hear him speak.
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Texas
Collin
Grayson
Denton
Hamilton
Coryell
Walker
Ferguson
Cook County
Gregg County
Harrison County
Camp County
Upshur County
Saved from the Grave Lydia Pinkham remedy story
Adrian Michigan woman recounts relief from weakness and backache after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy as a trusted treatment for female ailments and urges others to consider it for renewed strength and ability to work.
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Adrian, Mich
Ken
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alonzo E. Baker
Tecumseh St
Adrian
Mich
Lynn
Mass
Stand Up and Answer A W Walker Libel Charge
Excerpt from the Waco Tribune quotes a call to address charges challenging A W Walker over poll buying. It notes railroad lawyers and alleged unlawful practices by Ball headquarters, defending that votes in Texas are not for sale and urging Ferguson supporters to answer for themselves.
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A. W. Walker
California
Maine
Connecticut
Ball
Texas
Mr. Walker
Ferguson
Waco Tribune
Temple Democrat Jim Ferguson Declares Independent Campaign
Jim Ferguson of Temple defies pro and anti elimination calls by running as a Democrat independent of endorsements and contributions. He vows not to seek or accept support from big or small interests and boasts a history of a clean conscience and unsullied reputation.
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Jim Ferguson
Temple
Texas
Ferguson family feud and labor support claims cited
The Ballscarabaeidae accuse Ferguson of suing his father and claim he was unfriendly to organized labor. They say Ferguson would win 790 of 800 union votes, and note his mother in law and brothers oppose him while brother Joe Lee Ferguson affirms support.
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Ballscarabaeidae
Ferguson
Temple Labor Council
Joe Lee Ferguson
Ferguson Faces Campaign Lie Claims Over Widow Status
A widow claims Ferguson misrepresented her as a widow in legal actions while his client says the representation was satisfactory. Her husband supports Ferguson, and she disputes the widow label amid campaign accusations.
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Ferguson
Court record refutes slander against Ferguson in Texas case
In the July 13 Houston Post editorial, Jim Ferguson face slander claims about his truthfulness in the Empire Life Insurance versus Beaumont Land & Building case. The Beaumont suit alleged false stock representation leading Ferguson to sign a note. trial favored Ferguson against Empire Life, with appellate reversal on trial charge errors.
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Houston Post
Jim Ferguson
Key
Beaumont Land & Building Company
James E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Rice
Jenkins
Southwestern Report
Quanah Tribune-Chief
Empire Life Insurance Company
Beaumont Company
James BE. Ferguson
Wood, Hargrove & Strange
Insurance Company
Strange
Bell County
Empire Life Insurance Co
Quanah
Prohibition Debate Ties Ball to Big Business in Texas
Col R M Johnson Clarence Ousley Ben Cabell Col Sheb Williams and other anti politicians back Ball for governor in Texas insisting his Greenville speech proves he supports prohibition rhetoric. They claim Ball and allies framed the issue as corporate interests versus the people with Ball aligned with big business in the race.
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Col
R. M. Johnson
Clarence Ousley
Ben Cabell
Sheb Williams
Texas
Ball
Greenville
Col. Ball
Ball Campaign Literature Emphasizes Prohibition Issue
From Dallas headquarters the Ball campaign distributes literature claiming prohibition is the campaign’s paramount issue and urges all Ball supporters to vote for Ball. It alleges the prohibition question is not a campaign issue for governor and targets antis.
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Ball Pro
Dallas
Ball
Ball Campaign HQs Face Scrutiny Over Literature Lists
Ball campaign officials are urged to reconcile distribution lists at both headquarters to prevent a single volunteer from receiving literature from Ball and Ball campaign funds. The concern cites possible manipulation of materials and funding sources.
Tom Ball Runs Pro and Anti Campaigns in Dallas
The Gilmer Mirror notes Tom Ball operates both pro and anti headquarters in Dallas hotels. It laments Ball’s split stance and states the paper cannot support him while he is straddling both sides.
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Mirror
Tom Ball
Southland
Dallas
Tom Balls
St. George
Ball
Gilmer Mirror
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Weak Kidneys and Bladder
Overworked kidneys fail to clean poisons from blood and body leading to Bright's disease and bladder discomfort. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as the best protection and medicine for weak kidneys and bladder weakness, for sale by Wm. Reese Co.
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Bright
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
The drugstore claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. Refunds money if failure occurs. First application provides ease and rest. Price 0c.
Citrolax Laxative Ad Sells to Children and Adults
An advertisement promotes Citrolax as the finest laxative for children and grown ups. It claims a lemonade taste, mild effect, gentle cleanse, and wholesome benefits, sold by the Wm. Reese Co.
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Wm. Reese Co
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