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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
7
A political notice announces J H McLean seeking re election as Judge of the 33rd Judicial District Texas subject to Democratic primaries on July 26 1924 and Gillespie County Treasurer candidate Alb J Schmidt for the November election.
Mr August M Jung runs for Tax Collector of Gillespie County while relatives of the slain man back Mrs Cook's bond and trust her tale of burglars in the house Investigators seek clues after a husband wife Cook quarrel and a pistol under the pillow was fired recently A detective tour of the city followed the 4 am patrol but no assassin is yet found Neighbors saw a man flee the scene awaiting further action by Judge Campbell Overstreet and the district attorney
The Standard announces J A Thomas as a candidate for State Senator in this district and solicits support. It also announces Walter C Woodward as a candidate for State Senator in this district and asks for endorsements.
Several Gillespie County candidates announce for sheriff and other county offices. Emil Staudt seeks sheriff re election Alfred J Petmecky also seeks sheriff Alfred Klaernfr runs for sheriff Hermann Usener runs for county judge A W Petmecky seeks justice of the peace nomination.
Hy J Kirchhoff announces his candidacy for Gillespie County Tax Assessor. He outlines plans to streamline property valuations, improve tax records, and expand public access to assessment data while maintaining fairness and transparency in local government.
Mr August D Stahl runs for District Clerk in Gillespie County election. Campaign emphasizes record keeping, legal filings, and public access to records. Voters will decide at the upcoming countywide ballot.
Mr J T Estill seeks the office of County Attorney in Gillespie County. He campaigns on legal reform, public safety, and efficient county administration, urging voters to consider his experience in local government and law practice.
County Clerk candidate Albert E. Klett announces his run for Gillespie County Clerk in the upcoming November election. He seeks to replace current officeholder and roster includes local party support and community outreach plans.
R M Moore runs for reelection as Commissioner of Precinct 2. Edward Gold seeks the office of Commissioner of Precinct 4. Both campaigns appear in the local notice article.
Three Rivers Texas reports oil news editor Jay R. Secrest editor of the Calliham based weekly and state legislature candidate was shot Monday night in an oil field about ten miles west of town. He died of two wounds. An oil field operator is implicated amid conflicting accounts and campaign tensions. In San Antonio supporters of Senator La Follette plan a nonpartisan meeting at the St Anthony Hotel to rally for the August state convention and delegate selection.
Otto Junik and Jim McAlpine are dead and Mrs. McAlpine wounded after a farmhouse barricade and gunfire six miles north of Cameron. J A Claxton is jailed awaiting exam while a water dispute over a well is cited as a trigger.
Taylor Texas July 14 1923 residents vote July 1 1923 to issue a 50000 bond to buy a 63 acre municipal park and swimming pool seen as a hometown pride and tourist haven near the Meridian and King of Trails highways. Detective Coleman longtime El Paso resident joins Taylor department after six years with El Paso police.
Chicago July 14 Senator Robert M La Follette independent candidate for President can be placed on the ballot in every state campaign manager John M Nason Wisconsin announced after talks with leaders He said he conferred with E E Witt director of the Wisconsin Legislative Bureau
Attorney General Herman L. Eckern and Donald R. Richberg of Chicago will direct arrangements to place La Follette on ballots. They report reviewing difficult states and find solvable paths by petition or swift action in several jurisdictions.
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