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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
11
The 33rd judicial district announces a candidate for district attorney subject to Democratic Primaries. The statement includes the candidate's office record and general reputation for voters to consider.
Alfred P. C. Petseh announces candidacy for re-election as district representative subject to Democratic Primaries and requests votes and support from constituents.
The district clerk race in Gillespie county sees Aug D Stahl seek re election to the office at the upcoming November election.
The candidacy of Hermann Usener for re election to the office of County Judge of Gillespie County is announced. He seeks continued leadership and administration of county affairs, emphasizing service, experience, and public duty.
Walter Petseh announces his candidacy for County Attorney in Gillespie County. He pledges reform, stronger prosecution, and closer work with residents to address crime and legal services needs.
Albert E. Klett announces his bid for Gillespie County Clerk. He emphasizes experience, dedication to public service, and commitment to maintaining accurate county records and efficient voter registration processes.
Tax Collector Walter Knoche runs for Gillespie County Tax Collector in Texas while Aug M Jung also seeks the same office, highlighting a contested race for the county tax post.
The Standard announces Emil Staudt as a candidate for Sheriff of Gillespie County in the November election and Alf Kteerner seeks re election to the same office at the November election.
Local government figure Hy Kirchoff declares candidacy for the Gillespie County Tax Assessor position, signaling a campaign focused on property valuation oversight and county revenue administration.
The notice announces Alf Crenwelge as a candidate for county treasurer in Jillespie County in the upcoming November election. It identifies the office and the election timing, signaling a formal campaign entry.
The notice lists candidates in Gillespie County for November. Ad. Gerhard seeks Commissioner Precinct 1, Hy. Tatsch runs for Precinct 2, Joe Heep for Precinct 3, and Edward Gold seeks re election for Precinct 4.
The article recounts Texas Governor Jim Ferguson's vetoes on warehouse and marketing funding, the 30 cent cotton campaign led by Commissioner Davis, and Ferguson's impeachment. It notes how Hobby's emergency appropriation sustained the effort, aiding farmers despite Ferguson's opposition. It concludes Ferguson used renters' plank rhetoric to gain farmer support while not genuinely championing farm relief.
Ben Ligeon, a Black man in Rockdale Texas, was arrested after a Sunday fire destroyed his home. He confessed the motive involved divorce issues and kin disputes, was bound over to district court, and jailed in Cameron awaiting trial.
A. A. Luter a key Republican campaign figure for Harry M. Wurzbach in Bexar County was found unconscious in his office about 9:30 PM Tuesday. He was revived with head bruises and cuts after being attacked by two masked men weight about 200 pounds and a smaller assailant, one wielding a revolver and a milk bottle.
A letter exchange shows Moses Steinberg demanding payment for a riding plow from Joshua Furrows with threats of exposing him. John Furrowes responds jokingly about awaiting payment, while Stehling Bros. advertises tailoring services with bold promises of prompt service.
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