Principles and Reform in Democratic Platform Debated
The piece argues for restraint on majority power and adherence to first principles from 1776. It critiques reform efforts as abetting minority tyranny and warns against unionized labor controls and overreaching federal laws. It calls for lawful, freedom‑preserving measures and constitutional study in education and preaching.
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Wood
Bryan
Democratic Party
Ind
People's Representatives
Kisier
California
Congress
Congress LYNCHING BILL Draws Southern Opposition
The Stephenville Empire notes a federal bill to punish officers who fail to prevent lynching with fines and prison terms, plus forfeit of local funds to victims’ families, drawing strong opposition from Dallas representative Jon W Summers and southern Democrats who warn of federal overreach. It applauds Stephenville Empire’s fiftieth year and linotype upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Jon W. Summers
Dallas
Stephenville Empire
Ias
Hawkins
Bill Nye
Harmonist
Averted Railroad Strike Spurs Public Demand for Fair Settlement
Editorial notes relief as the transportation strike on American railroads is averted. It calls for a permanent settlement that respects citizen rights, urges wage cuts aligning with other workers, and demands freight-rate reductions to revive commerce. The piece emphasizes public interest over union or railroad demands and calls for a square deal.
Texas Representative Blanton Censured by House then Faints
Washington, Oct. 27. The House censured Representative Blanton of Texas after a failed bid to expel him. Speaker Gillett reprimanded Blanton for obscene material in the Congressional Record. Blanton was led from the chamber and fainted in the lobby before recovering.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Glanton
Texas
Blanton
Gillett
Hington
Pon
Tincher
Repil Hoon
Kansas
Garrett
Noted geologist predicts vast pool far from center
Wortham Journal reports Dr. G W Murray a leading U S geologist spent a week surveying the limestone fields near Wortham and Mexia. He believes the present wells are edge wells and that a major field lies at least seven miles from current activity, with seven structures converging to a stupendous future pool.
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Wortham Journal
G. W. Murray
United States
Wortham and Mexia
Murray
Dublin Fans Assess Comanche Football Team
Dublin notes Comanche’s strength after a 26 loss on Comanche grounds. The Comanche squad, said to be district’s strongest after beating De Leon, faced Dublin with army and navy experience. Dublin players praised the game’s clean play and fair treatment in Comanche.
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Dublin
Dubls
Comanche
de Leon
Army
Navy
Blustery Weekend Bodes Oil and School News in Rucker
Special to the Chief reports a blustery Saturday with no rain and cold air. The peanut thresher remains active though nearly finished. Local visits include Allsups, Bennett, Higginbothams, and Williams families. School opened with most pupils present under Principal Winn and Miss Nabors. Oil signs appear at Sinlge ton place and Haynes deep test. road work continues between De Leon and Rucker with locals aiding crews.
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Rucker
M. Allsup
Millie Allsup
L. A. Bennett
Gorman
Walter Higginbotham
Elvin Williams
Brown County
J. C. Higginbotham
Tommie Roy Winn
Mary Belle Nabors
de Leon
J. WW. Haynes
Haynes
J. FL Singleton
Comanche Witnesses Endorse Dean's Kidney Pills
Comanche residents report kidney backache disorders and testify to the benefits of Dean's Kidney Pills. W. C. Martin, a local resident, says the medicine helped his kidney problems and sore muscles. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N C.
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Comanche
Dean
W. C. Martin
Martin
Foster-Milburn Co. Mfgre
Buffalo
N. C
Rogers silverware set offered. Thomas Market meat purchase
An item promotes Rogers silverware sets and Thomas Market meat purchases with a contact phone 197. The message is brief and lacks additional details.
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Rogers
Thomas Market
Prohibition Agents Dismissed For Graft
Washington reports padded expense accounts led to the dismissal of fifty prohibition agents in the past month. Commissioner Blair announced that others detected submitting swindle sheets to Uncle Sam will be summarily discharged.
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Washington
Blair
Uncle Sam
Card of Thanks from the Withers Family
The Withers family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid during their son's illness and death. They specifically thank the Sidney community for assistance and blessings.
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Sidney
Charles Withers
Rogers Silverware Free With Two Cent Purchases Card
Local ad promotes Rogers silverware offer with a two cent purchase. The card lists Thomas Market and a phone number 107, inviting customers to respond for details.
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Rogers
Thoms
Thomas’ Market
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United States Senate
Wen
Clarence Ousley
Union Labor Organization
Watt
Joseph W. Bailey
Morris Sheppard
Bailey
South
Thomas Jefferson
Railroads and Unions
Cisco Daily News
Ret Pesentative Pou
North Carolina
Mr. Tincher
Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Co
First National Bank
Comanche, Texas
Old Strone
F. E. Adams
T. J. Williams
T. R. Holiisiey
W. M. Durham
K.L. Macon
Recker News
J. R. R. Eanes & Company
Jno. D. Waring
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