Anti-Pro Fanaticism in Texas Saloon Centers
A Texas anti prohibition campaign shows strong fanaticism with nightly meetings led by Rev. Dr. Bulgin in Fort Worth. Mayor Bill Davis shuts down the tent citing fire risk, while pros continue meetings at a church. Eggs are thrown at State Comptroller W P Lane in San Antonio amid saloon influence.
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Fort Worth
Bulgin
Texas
Bill Davis
Davis
First Methodist
W. P. Lane
San Antonio
Bailey Declares No Democratic Following in Senate
Senator J. W. Bailey of Texas says he has no political backing within the Democratic Party and could join a caucus with insurgent Republicans. He resigned the regular session end but remains active in criticizing the party while supporters proclaim him a leading Democratic minority figure.
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J. W. Bailey
Texas
Senate
Sexas
Whiskey Bill Davis and the Fort Worth Baptists
A fragment notes Whiskey Bill Davis and the Fort Worth Baptists, with a wry image of him appearing as thirty cents in a dust pile, implying a lack of mud holes in Texas for the coin to shine.
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Davis
Fort Worth
Texas
Graham resident predicts large statewide vote on 22nd
A South Texas man on Graham streets claimed his region would deliver a tremendous statewide vote on the 22nd. Local doctors, including those in Graham, caution against prescribing liquor for any purpose and label such practice unprofessional.
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South Texas
Graham
Tex
The Local Campaign for Prohibition in Young County
Col. 8 R Crawford leads a diverse group of professionals in a grassroots push for statewide prohibition in Young County. The effort targets all precincts with speeches, emphasizing public interest over self gain and arguing against open saloons. Judge A W Terrell, aging reformer and Texas political figure, delivered a notable Austin speech urging support, urging readers to obtain a copy to read.
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Young County
8. R. Crawford
Dallas
A. W. Terrell
Terrell
Turkey
Cleveland
Texas
Jim Hogg
Railroad Commission
Austin
Texas Senate
Judge Terrell
The Lorrimer Inquiry Reopens Under New Evidence
The piece notes a second Lorrimer inquiry dragging on as Illinois lawmakers urge the Senate to retry the issue in light of Helm investigation findings. It argues public fatigue and a likely firing, driven by popular demand and political pressure rather than Senate initiative.
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Senate
Lorrimer
Illinois
Helm
U. S. Senate
Escaped With His Life Through New Discovery Cure
H B Martin of Port Harreson IS recalls a death scare twenty one years ago from consumption and a severe cough. After failing with top Georgetown doctors he tried Dr Kings New Discovery and was cured. The ad promises relief for coughs colds and bronchial ailments with 50 cent and 1.00 bottles and a free trial at all druggists.
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H. B. Martin
Port Harreson
IS. C
Georgetown
S. C
Cone's Challenge To Texas Leaders Remains Unanswered
Cone Johnson issues a call to debate prohibition with two Texas Senators and ten Texas congressmen. The challenge, if accepted, would settle the issue, but so far no one has responded.
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Cone Johnson
Texas
Ex-Governor Tom Campbell in Prohibition Support
The piece extols former Texas governor Tom Campbell as a principled leader who remains active for the prohibition cause and could return to public office. It recalls Jim Hogg’s praise and notes ongoing political loyalty, while criticizing Bell’s split stance on prohibition affecting Coryell and Tarrant counties.
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Tom Campbell
Jim Hogg
Texas
People of
Gatlins
Bell
Coryell County
Tarrant
Brooks Reemerges in Prohibition Speech Circuit
Judge M. M. Brooks returns to public life with statewide prohibition speeches. He spoke at his Greenville home last week, drawing antis who doubted his stance, then reaffirmed support for the night and his home community. He recalls a tainted political career and warns against betrayers who once punished him.
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M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Judge Brooks
Brooks
Judge Poindexter Leads Prohibition Push in Texas
The veteran Cleburne judge Wm Poindexter supports prohibition across Texas delivering frequent speeches. He is praised as steadfast in principle and recently targeted by whiskey interests in political moves. The piece speculates on his potential showdown against Colquitt, suggesting coalition bets between Bailey and prohibition factions could defeat Oscar Budweiser in the race.
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Wm. Poindexter
Cleburne
Texas
Poindexter
Colquitt
Bailey
Oscar Budweiser
Young County Boy Honored by State University Faculty
The Leader notes Dr. George Kindley, a recent Medical Department graduate of the State University at Galveston, has been elected to the faculty and will begin duties at the fall term. This marks a second Young County alumnus to join Galveston’s faculty, following Dr. Horace Aynesworth as a demonstrator of anatomy.
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George Kindley
State University At
Galveston
George
Horace Aynesworth
Clarence Owsley and the Fort Worth Record's Editorial Dilemma
The Fort Worth Record editor Clarence Owsley denounces saloons as a breeding ground for crime yet continues to operate under influence from the Texas Brewery and saloon interests. The piece suggests his editorial stance is compromised by ownership pressures and predicts the paper’s fate if support from the brewery traffic ends.
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Fort Worth
Clarence Owsley
Ben
Hell
Texas Brewry
The
Gazette
Texas
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted by Carpenters
A note describes E. 58 Lopez of Manilla New York carrying Bucklen Arnica Salve and praising its healing powers for cuts burns chapped hands and lips fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles with a 25 cent price at All merchants.
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Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Haskell to Speak in Texas on Prohibition
Ex governor Haskell of Oklahoma plans prohibition speeches in Texas before the 22nd to argue that prohibition does not prohibit in Oklahoma.
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Haskell
Oklahoma
Texas
Okahoma
Murphy Gag Law Backlash Fueling Prohibition Push
Father Patrick Murphy, blocked from speaking on statewide prohibition in Amarillo, faces Bishop’s rebuke after anti prohibition forces swayed church leadership. Observers predict a larger pro prohibition majority on the twenty second, arguing gag rules harm all parties and hinder good works.
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Father Patrick Murphy
Amarillo
Murphy
Dalhart
Father Murphy
McDonald Declines Debate With Tom Murray
Secretary of State C. C. McDonald backed out of a scheduled debate with Decatur lawyer Tom Murray at Bridgeport. McDonald refused to share time and fled from public argument, criticized by opponents as avoiding the issue.
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C. C. McDonald
Colquitt-Wolters
Graham
Bridgeport
Tom McMurray
Decatur
Tom
Frank Norris’s Challenge for Texas Prohibition Debate
Fort Worth preacher Rev. Frank Norris offers to pay any reputable man ten dollars a day plus expenses to share time with him on the prohibition issue in Texas. He poses the idea if discussion fails to persuade, they should try singing instead.
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Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Texas
Parson's Poem A Gem Praises Dr King’s Pills
Rev H Stubenwoll Alli son Ia extols Dr King’s New Life Pills describing them as health necessities for homes and noting a 25 cent price at all druggists. The ad also promotes McGees Baby Elixir for feverish babies with bowel disorders priced 25 to 50 cents per bottle.
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H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
DR. King's
McGee’s
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