Development of Railways in Texas Law and Commission
The text outlines the 1891 Stock and Bond Law and its impact in Texas, detailing the governor's push for strong railroad oversight, arguments about watered stocks and excessive bonds, and the 1907 act against free passes. It covers the shift from gubernatorial appointment to elected railroad commissioners for six year terms and related disqualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Railroad Commission of
Hogg
Wills Point
Blonde Bess Defends Dudley in Public Post Clash
Blond Bess comments on the election saying Dudley should stay in his lane as the public figure defending his choice in the office post. The remark targets the role and the public duty of keeping his nose in his own business.
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Blonde Bess
Dudley
Argument on Devil Not Mentioned in Old Testament
A dialogue contrasts disbelief in the devil with the claim that Satan is absent from the Old Testament. The second speaker questions certainty, and the first asserts the point by noting the Old Testament does not mention Satan. A further quip suggests the Old Testament omits the U S Congress as well, though questions remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
U. S. Congress
Future transport leaps mirror 1925 airborne dreams
A juried reflection on transport evolution from wagons to air travel, citing a Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph tale from 1925. A New York matron chats with her son as he sails to Denver for lunch and San Francisco for golf, illustrating early predictions of rapid cross country flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
New York
Tommy
Denver
San Francisco
Texas Highway
Farm youths preserve over 1.8 million quarts in 1923
Farm girls and boys canned more than 1 848 000 quarts of fruits vegetables fish and meats in 1923 under the direction of cooperative extension workers, using the latest methods for training and neighbor demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative
United States Department of Agriculture
Scientist claims death ray at Shef field University London
Dr T F Wall of Shefield University in London asserts the invention will destroy life, halt aircraft in flight, and stop motor vehicles. He says wireless electrocution is among recent wartime innovations.
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T. F. Wall
Sheffield University
London
England
Treaty to curb liquor smuggling signed with Germany
A treaty to prevent liquor smuggling has been negotiated with Germany, mirroring the agreement with Great Britain. It was signed May 20 by Secretary Hughes and German ambassador Dr. Otto Wiedfeldt. The treaty upholds three marine miles from the low water mark as the territorial limit.
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Germany
Great Britain
Hughes
Otto Wiedfeldt
Senate Committee Finds In Favor Of Mayfield In 1922 Charge
Washington June 9 The Senate committee upheld Senator Mayfield Democrats right to his seat in the Senate, finding insufficient evidence that excessive funds were spent for his campaign by the Ku Klux Klan or any other group in 1922. The full Elections Committee must act, with further examination planned on intimidation and legal proceedings, while the committee rules the illegal expenditure charge as not proven.
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Washington
Senate
Mayfield
Dem
Texas
George E. B. Peddy
Ku Klux Klan
Peddy
Spencer
Counse
Ed Purdy's Philos On Parties And Party Attire
Ed Purdy observes that clothing choices reveal why gatherings are called coming out parties. The remark links fashion to social milestones and hints at broader cultural expectations surrounding debutante style and public appearances.
Citation by Publication in Texas Partition Suit
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication commanding the Sheriff of Young County to summon Annie E. Bearden and numerous co-defendants in a partition case No. 1318 filed June 11 1924 by Nancy E. McChesney. The suit seeks partition and distribution of oil gas and mineral rights across lands in Young and Archer Counties Texas. The next court term is the first Monday in July 1924 at Graham Court House.
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Young County
Annie E. Bearden
R. E. Myers
Palizade Hill
W. B. Hill
Pleasant Bearden
R. E. Bearden
Lou Griffin
T. L. Griffin
Hattie Claiborne
P. S. Claiborne
Lee O. Bearden
Willie McSpadden
Bessie Lee Morgan
30Th Judicial District
Graham
Texas
A. D
Nancy E. McChesney
Towit
Young and
Archer Counties
Bearden Estate Minerals and Four Land Tracts in Texas Sale
A court filing in Young County Texas details four land tracts totaling 525 acres split across Young and Archer Counties. It outlines ownership by A L Bearden and Annie E Bearden with a life estate for Annie and a 1/2 undivided interest to heirs, plus Nancy E McChesney holding oil, gas and mineral rights subject to an 18 percent royalty, and requests partition and relief at the next term.
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A. L. Bearden
Young County
Texas
Annie E. Bearden
Pleasant Bearden
R. E. Lou Griffin
T. S. Gat
Hattie Claiborne
T. S. Claiborne
Lee C. Bearden
Willie McSpadden
Carswell McSpadden
Zula Claiborne
G. C. Claiborne
Bessie Lee Morgan
Cleopatra Wilson
Gilbert Edward Wilson
Edith May Kyle
Crockett Kyle
Reginald Victoria Wilson
Belle Beatrice Wilson
Anna Lee Wilson
Paul Wilson
Francis Hamilton Wilson
Robert Quinton Wilson
R. E. Bearden
Carswell Moe Spadden
P. S. Claiborne
R. E. Myers
Nancy E. McChesney
Why Don’t He Busy Man Debate Mind Reading
A dialogue pits a busy man against a salesman in a humorous exchange about reading minds. The man challenges the salesman to reveal thoughts, and the salesman confidently affirms capability, prompting the man to ask why the salesman does not visit.
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B. M
Hittenmiss Marie Knuff on Jones Car Talk
Marie Knuff comments on Jones car and remarks that the language used is much more printable than his own. The exchange hints at a local dialogue about vehicle style and public manners.
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Hittenmiss
Marie Knuff
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Coolidge
M. L. Burton
Michael University
Cleveland
Burton
Earle B
Ed Purdy
Philos
State OF Texas
Archer County
S. G. Hardaway
S. E
J. A. Hopkins
Jas. A. Hopkins
Hopkins Sur
T. A. Payne
N. E
W. M. McCarty
W. B
J. Anderson
Prairie
E. B
N. W
E. H. Payne
J. Poitevent
Natcy E. McChesney
Annie E. Berden
W. H. Kennedy
Saterfield
Ovy Wes
Congressman Burton
Speedy
Ntter
Clen
John Hi. Perry Service
Elamd
Wooray Fen
Totel
Mister Baker
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