State Gleanings Reflect on Bremond and Texas Roads
The San Antonio Express lauds Paul Bremond for energy and business courage while noting his idiosyncrasies and enduring monuments in Houston. It reports on tax limits for county and city districts, critiques Austin governance, and notes Harrold’s rapid growth with new depot, post office, and school building. Also covered are a not guilty verdict in Palestine, Lampasas encampment guidance, and a Dallas and Northwestern railway charter with its route and backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
San Antonio Express
Paul Bremond
Mr. Bremond
Central Railroad
Our
Houston East and West
Express
Texas Railroad
Houston
Harrold
Fort Worth
Denver City
Prohibitionists Form Texas Party and Plan Work
The Dallas Herald reports the Texas Prohibitionists met May 11 at Shady View Park to organize a state party. Delegates from numerous counties. platform calls for constitutional prohibition of liquor and a one flag motto Prohibition, with a detailed plan for county and state committees and ballot pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Shady View Park
San Jacinto Street
Col. E. L. Doheney
Paris
Prohibitionists
Texe Asin
Prohibition Party of
Texeo
Texas
Rev. M. Gladson
J. E. Hudson
J. W. House
Tarrant County
T. D. Lemmons
Parker County
A. Rawlins
Eastland County
C. G. Stevens
Stevens County
J. F. Paterson
Cisco
T. W. Caskey
Greenville
Kit Williams
Josie Finch
Milford
J. M. McCoy
J. E. Thacker
D. P. Haggard
Hempstead
Dr. Yoakum
Palestine
M. J. Dean
Tyler
J. E. Eilis
J. Young
Sherman
J. D. Works
Ennis
C. O. Austin
Pearsall
J. I. Moore
Waco
J. B. Crantill
Gatesville
Central Executive Committee
W. D. Jackson
J. R. Hodges
Papers of
Col. Keller
Finck
Notable Texas convention committee adjourns after late report
The convention learned that the committee on platform and plan could not report until a late hour and adjourned. Mrs. Clardy announced knowledge of a Houston contact with a barrel of German prohibition tracts willing to donate, but postage was an issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Winkler
M. M. Clardy
E. March
M. A. Hearne
M. C. Hunnicut
E. J. Robertson
L. E. Cooper
M. V. Underhill
Jennie Beauchamp
M. A. Tucker
F. Baumgartner
W. ©. T. U.; J. 8. Meades, Whitesboro; W. H. Lemmons
A. D. Guthrie
L. H. Harrell
J. M. Terry
Honey Grove
A. M. Armstrong
J. J. Moore
McLennan County
W. D. Jackson
Rev
J. R. Hodges
W. H. Turner
Waco
J. M. Thomison
Tarrant County
D. P. Haggard
Hempstead
J. B. Cranfill
Gatesv
E.O. Harrol
Limetone County
R. Scruggs
Rosse
A. White
A. Wishart
R. A. Hughes
J. W. Strong
W. D. Knowles
W. G. Neal
N. H. Hackell
I. J. Reeks
J. M. Browder
A. Horner
N. Bryant
Dallas
J. L. Street
Limestone County
L. L. Picket
Morris County
J. J. Alexander
Plano
W. J. Hassell
Richardson
E. W. Dinwiddie
Dallas County
Harris Blewitt
E. Finch
Hill County
J. M. Corson
Red Oak
E. C. Newton
Ovlila
Ed Rogers
Pilot Point
A. E. Duke
Cedar Hill
R. G. Ratcliffe
Midlothian
H. 8. Howell
J. L. Conger
Moody
Merriweather
Tennessee
J. M. Thomlinson
J. E. Moore
J. M. Bennet
L. E. Hooper
Hearne
Saxon
Beauchamp
Denton
Corsicana
E. L. Dahoney
Paris
Dr. J. Young
Sherman
Alexander White
F. B. Chicoman
W D. Jackson
C. O. Austin
Pearsall
J. B. Canfill
Gatesville
Elder H. 8. Howell
L. M Lewis
Judge White
J. B. Haggard
Col. Payne
Messrs
Strong
Pickett
Davenport
Clardy
Houston
Worse Plan Firearms in Omaha Deaths Cough Syrup Case
An Omaha editor argues opiates and narcotics are more dangerous than firearms after several child deaths linked to morphia cough syrup. He cites authorities endorsing Red Star Tough Cure as a safe vegetable remedy, with support from Baltimore Mayor Latrobe and the Health Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Boards of Health
Latrobe
Baltimore
Commissioner of Health
Reform of Texas judiciary and appellate structure
The report argues the judiciary article is defective and calls for constitutional amendments to speed justice. It urges a three-judge supreme court with multiple divisions and a criminally focused court of appeals, plus intermediate appellate courts to handle civil and certain criminal cases with timely appeals. It criticizes abolition of the commission and favors statutory change over radical reform, urging speed, uniformity, and discernment in decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Bar Association
Court of Appeals
A Ee
Commissioners of Appeals
Supreme Court
New York
Tme
Jxo
Youne Gooen
RGIL S REBELLION AT BATOUCHE REPORTED BY MIDDAY GARRISON
Filmed diary of Batouche action shows Middleton forces, Grenadiers and Winnipeg battery engaging rebels along the river. Gatling gun, church siege, priestly white flag, and a hospital of sisters mark a fierce encounter with casualties and fortifications. Dispatch notes Riel’s camp, fragile ammunition, and ongoing skirmishing with 6 p m reports of Indians nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batovane Crossing
Clark’s Crossing
Boulton
Grenadier’s
Ninetieth Battalion
Winnipeg
Midland Battallion
Saint Laurient
Middleton
Sisters of Charity
Father Moullin
Batouche
Fish Creek
Howard
Hard
Midland
Ninetieth
French
William Bryce
Riel
Bird Eye
Dumonts
Garrick
Gen. Middleton
Capt. Young
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Graham Leader
J. W. Daugherty
Austin
American
Rylander
Marshman
Adjutant-General of
Lampasas
J. M. Cain
Dallas and Northwestern Railway
Baylor
Seymour
Tarrant
Wise, Jack, Montague, Clay, Young
Archer
Thomas Field
C. P. Bowser
A. J. Porter
T. L. Marsallis
J. 8. Taugherty
W. H. Lemmon
F. M. Cockrel
B. M. Powell
H. C. Clark
Committee On
Rgil
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