Anti pass bill dies after long House debate in Austin
In Austin on March 21 the anti pass bill was defeated as lawmakers debated long. Richard Mays of Corsicana led the effort but failed to overcome opposition. The session also discussed salaries, a Terrell election bill, and a barratry bill targeting railroad damage suits. Texas Press Bureau reports ongoing tax bill activity.
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Austin
Tex
Richard Mays
Corsicana
Bill Watnot
Terrell
Senate
Smith
Terrell, Looney
Grinnin
Bound and gagged girl abducted in Mineral Wells
A narrative describes a woman bound and gagged in a sack carried in a dungeon setting. She is moved by a villain who taunts her and reveals he holds power over her. The victim cries for help as the kidnapper claims the assailant is in a store and warns of being hunted.
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Iself
Villian
Hereford Moves To Form A Board Of Trade
Hereford plans to organize a board of trade to promote local business interests. The effort aims to coordinate merchants, foster commerce, and attract investment.
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Hereford
Board of Trade
Cicero Smith Plans New Lumber Yard at Stamford
Cicero Smith will soon establish a lumber yard in Stamford, signaling development in the area and expanding local business infrastructure. The move will create jobs and boost trade for builders and residents nearby.
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Cicero Smith
Stamford
Wheeler County Texan Promotes St Patrick's Anniversary
The Wheeler County Texan published a green themed edition last week to commemorate St Patrick's Day observance. The issue highlighted local events and community celebration in a festive tone.
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Wheeler County
Fragmented Verse Snippet From Unknown Source
A short, playful verse fragment references cheap cigars cabbage leaf cable rope rubber boots and a dash of dope with an expletive ending. The collectible style hints at a humorous or satirical tone. The partial text lacks clear event or人物 details.
Wilson Entertainers Cancel Bridgeport Engagement
Band practice at Bridgeport led the Wilson Entertainers to cancel their engagement there in what locals call a lucky town outcome.
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Bridgeport
Tuley Resigns as Frisco General Passenger Agent
W A Tuley, General Passenger Agent of the Frisco System based in Fort Worth, has resigned due to failing health.
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W. A. Tuley
Frisco System
Fort Worth
Denton Monitor Sees New Management Take Helm
Champion and Chambers take over the Denton Monitor from veteran journalist Col. C. W. Geers and wish the new management success.
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Messrs Champion & Chambers
Denton Monitor
Col. C. W. Geers
St Patrick’s Day Observed With Ribbon Acknowledgment
Observers marked St Patrick’s Day last Friday with ribbon decorations on the lapels of Irish friends coats, signaling festive observance and community spirit.
Going Up the Trail Replaces Going Down the Pike at Fair
Gene Lewis and Clark Exposition featured entertainment with Going Up the Trail in place of Going Down the Pike, as noted by the Hall County Herald. The change highlights schedule adjustments and local interest in the event.
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Hall County Herald
Dying Mother's Advice Warns Her Children to Stay Pure
A Terrell woman, once from a good family, is shot in her bedroom after separation from her husband. A prominent town man dies in the room as police note a possible link. The dying mother urges her children to remain virtuous, recalling her sins and urging virtue. The piece frames the tragedy as a moral warning.
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Terrell
Grove
Lew Wallace remembered as model of genius and virtue
Editorials praise Lew Wallace noting his dedication to craft and character beyond his Ben Hur. The piece lauds his lifelong ideals, knightly conduct, and the lasting example he set as a gentleman who died with honor.
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Ben Hur
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Lew Wallace
Spain
Exchange
Bridgeport Texas Hosts Texas Mutual Benefit Association
A new insurance order organized in Bridgeport Texas named The Texas Mutual Benefit Life and Accident Association is promoted by leading citizens of the town.
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Bridgeport
Texas
Texas Mutual Benefit, Life and Accident Association
Burglars Enter Editor Procter's Bridgeport Home
Burglars entered the Bridgeport home of Editor Edgar Procter and stole a sum of money last week. He had just received a remittance from a patent medicine firm.
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Edgar Procter
Bridgeport
Acquittal for District Attorney in Bribery Case
Warren W. Moore district attorney was acquitted last week after being indicted for taking a bribe to drop an anti trust suit against John H. Kirby. The trial framed a prosecutor’s conviction as nearly impossible for a man of wealth and power.
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Warren W. Moore
Distict
John H. Kirby
Albany News Man Delivers Spring Themed Notes
A casual column notes springtime images with blooming flowers hens cackling and an egg hunt. The speaker jokes about filling the paper with poems and songs while cautioning to curb excess verse.
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Albany News
Exchange remark on informing people about known information
A reader quotes a public exchange urging disclosure of any knowledge the people should know. The remark argues it is a duty to share important information so the public can also know what is known.
Just Over the Line from Bryson County News
In Jack county sap-oaks readers send greetings and local notices. Rain revived crops and merchants welcome drummers while cotton bales are sold. Family visits span Comanche I T to Fort Worth and Devil's River trips are planned. School work proceeds under Miss Alta Chambers.
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Sap-Oaks
Jack County
Bryson
G. L. Jones
Mr. Brown
Stuart
Elisha Chambers
Comanche
I. T
Messrs. McCoy
Merrell
Pevyhouse
Lewis and Bailey
Estray Bull Notice From Young County Texas
Estray notice reports a red and white spotted yearling bull found about 25 miles northwest of Graham, no marks or brands. Owner must prove property and claim within legal process or it will be disposed of as directed by law. Clerk Geo H McLaren signs March 15 1905. Also notes Procter of N W T A reports only five reply letters about excursion route and meeting date.
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W. P. Stinson
Young County
Texas
F. H. Goudy
Graham
Geo. H. McLaren
Young Co
Special Clubbing Offer for Local News
Farmers in the area are urged to subscribe to a combined Tuesday Graham Leader and Dallas Semi-Weekly News. The package covers Local News Home Enterprises Personal Items State National and Foreign matters. One year 156 copies for 1.75.
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Tue
Dallas
Graham Leader
Times
Farmers’ Forum
The Thrice-A-Week World Political Campaign Preview
The Thrice-A-Weekly World promises prompt full coverage of the Parker and Davis versus Roosevelt and Fairbanks race and a major East war, highlighting its new, fact-focused approach. It adverts a $1.65 yearly LEADER rate for combined newspaper offers.
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United States
Parker
Davis
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Leader
Texas Baptist University Planned in Oak Cliff
The Hayden division of the Baptist church of Texas buys the Patton Seminary buildings in Oak Cliff and organizes a medical college with Dr. Bell of Bells Medical College offered the dean position. Bell has not accepted yet but likely will. This plan has been contemplated for some time.
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Hayden Division
The
Baptist Church of Texas
Patton Seminary
Oak Cliff
Texas Baptist University
Bell
Bell's Medical College
Denton Monitor
Value of education argues for schooling in Missouri
Supt. Adams of Fayette College Missouri notes that the average educated man earns about $40,000 over a life, while a laborer makes about $450 yearly. He calculates the $22,000 value of education divided by 2160 school days yields a bit over 31 cents per day, urging that children should not be kept out of school.
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Supt. Adams
Fayette College
Missouri
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