House Kills Cotton Acreage Reduction Bill in Texas
Texas House defeats all forms of compulsory or voluntary cotton acreage reduction bills. Governor Colquitt may push for a special session after November elections to address the issue and liquor-law amendments. The chamber's action wipes out chances for cotton reduction this session amid loud, chaotic floor scenes.
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Colquitt Attacks Legislature Over Cotton Crisis
In Austin on October 21 Governor Colquitt denounces the Texas legislature for failing to pass cotton relief measures. He warns of a moratorium as the only remedy and fears cotton may sell for 5 to 6 cents as winter nears. The message criticizes the Democratic party and the bank of Texas bill defeat. No senate action on cotton reduction.
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Congress
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Bank of Texas
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Senate
Watson
Legislative voting records show multiple defeats in 1915 bill session
The Lewelling amendment limiting cotton planting to 15 acres per household failed 3 to 93. The committee substitute was defeated 45 to 52. The original Reedy felony bill failed to reach engrossment by 12 to 84, with other motions also failing.
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Lewelling
Cotton Bales Stored in Comanche Ginned Locally
The report shows 1189 bales to date at Cotton Receipts Farmers Union gin and 597 at Blue Gin, with 1450 bales at Farmers' Union Cotton yard and 1460 at Nabers yard. About 1500 bales are compressed. Only a little more than half of Comanche’s stored bales are prepared for shipment and just over half of the stored bales were ginned locally.
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Farmers Union Gin
Farmers’ Union Cotton Yard
Nabers Yard
Comanche
Tomato Club Takes Prizes at State Fair
The Comanche girls canning and tomato club highlighted the county at the Dallas State Fair with top prizes in multiple categories. Director Mrs. Kittle funded the exhibit locally and plans another year with more participants after this strong showing.
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Dallas
Lois Robison
Bonnie Ferrell
Winnie Carnes
Mary Holland
Winnie McCrary
Kittle
War Tax Bill Passes the Senate
The administration war revenue bill, adding about 100 million dollars in taxes to fund war needs, passed the Senate 34 to 22 after a party line struggle. Democratic and Republican factions clashed over postponement of cotton relief, with key Democrats voting to delay action.
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Wyoming
Lost shotgun found in pasture with tan leather case
A double barrel hammerless shotgun in a tan leather case is missing along the road through Jim Helmsley’s pasture. Return to this office for a liberal reward.
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Jim Helmsley
Court decision final on the Allison law
The Attorney General informs the Governor that interstate liquor shipments into Texas cannot be stopped except by a new law from the legislature under the Webb Kenyon act. The act allows Texas to prohibit such shipments if pursued. The decision leaves the question to lawmakers and the will of the people.
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Texas
Colquitt Declines Further Special Legislature Sessions
Governor Colquitt says no additional special sessions will be called. He urges adjournment, stating the Legislature has accomplished little and will defer to the people to decide whether another session is needed to consider bills on acreage reduction or central bank issues.
City Council appoints Graham as City Attorney
At last week's council meeting J P Graham was appointed City Attorney to succeed Gib Callaway who will become District Attorney in November.
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J. P. Graham
Gib Callaway
Villa Checkmates Move of Carranza
In El Paso on October 20 Villa signals a cordon around Aguas Calientes where the peace conference sits. Two of his men, Lorente and Bonilla, are held by Carrancistas as hostages. Villa orders troops on trains and demands Carranza’s removal, backing a non partisan interim leader. Antonio Villareal, convention head, stops a border train carrying the released men and may hold them as hostages pending Villa’s actions.
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Antonio I. Villareal
ER. C. Llorente
Carlos Dominguez
Manuel Bonilla
Andreas Guzman
Aguas Calientes
Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Court Area
Jesse M. Owens weds Viola Walker. J. S. Post to Mary M. Agnew. H. H. Redwine to Trud ie Stiffler as marriage licenses are issued by the court office.
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Jesse M. Owens
Viola Walker
J. S. Post
Mary M. Agnew
H. H. Redwine
Trudie Stiffler
Births Reported in Gustine Area Creations and Names
A list of newborns recorded in Gustine and nearby communities includes several families with newborn boys and girls. Names mentioned include T A Spencer from Bibb, Ab Norwood from Van Dyke, Will West from Gustine, Sterling Isham from Gustine, Lewis Wall from Gustine, Will Rasco from Sipe Springs, and Homer Lloyd from Sipe Springs, with parents identified where given.
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H. Mack Neal
Gustine
T. A. Spencer
Bibb
Ab Norwood
van Dyke
Will West
Sterling Isham
T. N. Atkinson
Lewis Wall
Will Rasco
Sipe Springs
Homer Lloyd
Court Meets in Regular Session October 19 1914
The court presided by Hon J H Arnold with J R McClellan District Attorney B W McKinzie stenographer Jack Cunningham Sheriff and W D Carroll District Clerk. The grand jury for October term includes B M Franks W W Cunningham S A Brown G C Hamilton J C Collinsworth C B Dry Avery Jenkins W L Jackson R M Boyd Aaron Ward M W Wyatt J A Montgomery G C Hamilton foreman. Riding bailiffs named Mike B Sullivan W R Donaho Jack McGuire J R Rushing and door bailiff Geo Albin. Dismissed cases include E Key vs T J McCullough et als Kate Harvey et als vs Sam Rich et als and J P Pettit and Co vs G P Duggells et als. Lee Leslie vs James H Leslie divorce granted.
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J. H. Arnold
52Nd Judicial District of Texas
J. R. McClellan
B. W. McKinzie
Jack Cunningham
W. D. Carroll
B. M. Franks
W. W. Cunningham
S. A. Brown
G. C. Hamilton
Ford Reports 21 976 Cars Sold in September
Ford Motor Co announces September sales of 21 976 cars with a gain of 11 479 over September 1913. The release highlights rising production to meet orders and the aim to maintain a 300 000 car annual schedule for profits shared with buyers between August 1, 1914, and August 1, 1915.
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Ford Motor Co
Ford
Three Year Old Stallion for Trade for Work Mules or Mares
Fine young stallion to trade for good mules or mares that are broke to work. This three year old horse is one of the county's best all purpose horses and is perfectly gentle to work and ride. See John Eanes Fleming or J R Eanes.
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John Eanes
Fleming
J. R. Eanes
Home Garden and Self Sufficient Farm Advice
A U S Department of Agriculture guidance urges a home garden near the house, liberal manure, and contact with county agents or agricultural colleges. It also counsels producing corn for own use, hay and forage crops, and raising chickens and hogs to provide meat, with breeding stock saved.
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Agricultural College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Secretary Houston urges conservative plan to shift crops
Secretary Houston tells farmers and business leaders that the department favors a conservative approach to reduce cotton reliance. He says higher food prices will persist, urging more diverse crops including beef dairy cattle hogs and poultry. He calls for farmers and lenders to extend credit and equitable arrangements for alternate crops, aligning with Texas Industrial Congress goals.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
South
Texas Industrial Congress
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