The Contest for Governor of Texas
A detailed preview of the Texas Democratic gubernatorial race between Joseph W. Bailey and Pat M. Neff, noting Bailey leads with about 170000 votes. It frames labor unions led by Samuel Gompers as opposing Bailey, contrasts Bailey’s and Neff’s stances, and urges farmers and citizens to back Bailey to keep government driven by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Joseph W. Bailey
Pat M. Neff
Neff
Alexas
Bailey
Bailes
Wm. P. Hobby
Batler
Austin
Samuel Gompers
Fannin
Grayson
Lamar
R. M. Dudley
el Paso
Thomason
Bailey Committee
Dudley
Texas Democrats Rally for Bailey Victory on August Twenty-Eighth
Call to friends of Joe Bailey and supporters of good government in Texas to work hard for Bailey’s expected majority. The perilous path of high taxes and class legislation must be rejected to secure an era of economy and progress for Texas.
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Joe Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Neff Attacks Thomason In Texas Governor Race
In Waco Pat Neff condemned Thomason for slander and misrepresentation, recounting a Dallas News speech and asserting Thomason’s unfitness for governor. He argued Bailey, the anti Neff faction’s favored candidate, would win as true Democrats seek governance by the people.
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Thomason
Pat Neff
Waco
Austin
Dallas News
Thomson
Dalas
Bailey
Texas
Neff Bailey contest notes Texas primary mood and tactics
In Waco Neff says he toured 152 counties and delivered over 400 speeches while Bailey spoke under 50. A suffragist criticizes Bailey for pro open saloon stance as Dudley and Crane back Bailey and Neff, with political machinations across Dallas and Comanche.
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Waco
Pat Neff
Pat
Joe Bailey
Bailey
Tom Love
Opposition to church led political control in Texas
The text condemns a religious oligarchy in Texas and opposes using a church platform to influence state government. It notes Baptists and other churches regret efforts by Dr. Brooks, Dr. Crenfil, and leaders to turn a major church into a political machine and cautions against backing a governor based on denominational leadership.
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Texas
Brooks
Crenfil
Southern Women Appeal to Cox on State Rights
The Southern Women's League appeals to Gov. James M. Cox for a hearing on state rights and party honor, opposing federal woman suffrage and arguing that southern civilization and Anglo-Saxon blood are at stake. The letter cites past defeats of the amendment and asserts the need to protect Southern Democratic principles.
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Cox
Nashville
Tenn
Southern Women's League
Susan B. Anthy
Hermitage Hotel
James M. Cos
James S. Pinekard
Southern Women’s League
James M. Cox
Columbus
Ohio
South
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Moses
Peter
Paul
Southern Women's League letter urges anti Susan B Anthony vote
A stark appeal from Mrs. James S. Pinekard, president of the Southern Women's League, argues against the Susan B Anthony amendment and frames the issue as a fight for local self government. The letter warns of Democratic cross with Federalists and calls Southern women to defend states' sovereignty and oppose federal enfranchisement.
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Republican Party
Democra
South
Southern Women’s League For
James 8. Pinekard
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Senator Bailey
Friends
Mr. Neff
Wilson
M. M. Crane
Dallas Oligarc
Crane
Dallas
Comanche
Hamilton
Pooscoe
Wade Feveridge
VOR
Hasse
Comanche County
Starkie Well
Bargain
W. B. McClure
Box 234
Ft. Worth
Leigh
Norristown
H. Burks
A. C Cathey
Knit Road
Timp Tarie St
Lewis
Southwestern
Cotton Rest
Kegor
St. Lewis
San Francisco
le, Iw
Katy
Drutitin
D. A. Rive
E. W. Grove
Mercer's Creek
S. B Todd
Todd-Randall & Jennings
Fairland
S.B. Todd
G. A. Chilton
Ford
Odell Atwood
Tom Luker
J. W. Jessup
Pho
Rupe E. Adams
Comanche, Texas
Burks Building
JSO. Res
Y. W. Holmes
Burks Bldg
Comanche, Tex
O. R. Houghton
Masonic Temple
C. W. Dry
M. D
Burk’s
Jas. A. Hunter
University of Brussels
Royal Colege of Physicians and Surgeons
Edinburgh
College of Physicians and Sureons
Ontario
Provincial Board of Medical Examiners
D. C
Queen Charlotte’s Lying In Hospital
London
Endersby University Oftate of New York
State Board of Medical Examiners
Regal Street
R. W. Dewitt
C. W. McCollum
Dentist Office Burks Bldg
C. W. Gray, M. D
A. J. Gray
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