Judge Hamilton Letter on Ferguson Case Sparks Debate
A 1918 letter from Judge James R. Hamilton explains that all orders in the Ferguson cases are on record and open to inspection. He states the court did not rule on merits, venue issues were central, and references broad political commentary about Texas leaders and the state’s honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Hamilton
Criminal District Court
Travis County
Austin
Texas
A. Loudin
James E. Ferguson
Not Politics But Patriotism for Texas Governor Hobby
Texas leaders show unity behind Governor Hobby in the gubernatorial race. Former rivals such as Say ers Campbell Colquitt Ramsey Ball and Morris all back Hobby. Brig. Gen. Wolters and Senator Morris Sheppard, who once opposed each other for the U.S. Senate, now support Hobby, as do all five U.S. Senate candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Barton
General Wolters
M. H. Wolfe
Barry Miller
Cone Johnson
T. N. Jones
M. M. Crane
R. M. Johnston
Chester Terrell
Oscar Colquitt
Claude Hudspeth
O. S. Lattimore
Jim Wells
Cullen Thomas
Texas
Hobby
Ferguson
Fort Worth
Sayers
Campbell
Colquitt
Ramsey
Ball
Morris
Jacob F. Wolters
Morris Sheppard
United States Senate
Impartial Trial Question in Ferguson Case
In Henderson News the claim is made that Ferguson did not have an impartial trial. It describes extensive patronage, loyal appointees, and an influx of supporters to Austin to influence the verdict. The piece notes armed men around the capitol and portrays a push for a not guilty outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Iit
Senate
Ferguson
Judas
Coke
Roberts
Ireland
Ross
Hogg
South
RP. Milner
Henderson
Austin
Capitol
Jim Ferguson
Texas
Rangers
Judd's Poetry on Enduring Change and 1918 Sandals
A brief note considers how shifting times erase ancient models and designs, reflecting on a poem by Judd that evokes the era of 1918 sandals as a symbol of changing fashion and thought.
Letter From Mack Hardy From Hearne Naval Gunner Writes Home
Mack Hardy, a U S Navy gunner stationed in Europe, sends a brief note to Judge in Hearne thanking him for the paper, apologizing for a late subscription renewal, and sending a one dollar payment while praising the hometown newspaper and asking about local affairs. He signs off with regards to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Hardy
U. S. Naval Forces
Europe
U. S. Navy
Hearne
Weill
Entertains With Luncheon at Ely Home
The Ely residence hosted a Monday luncheon on July 8 in honor of daughter Mrs M T Lyons of Waco. Guests included Mrs S Ty Hy, Mrs M T Lyons, M He AL Ely, J G Ely, and Mr and Mrs EY y. A three course meal concluded with peach ice cream and devils food cake. Contributed from Gause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ely
M. T. Lyons
Waco
Ty Hy
Farmers Institute Special Food And Feed Campaign
A. W. Kinnard, assistant organizer for the State Department of Agriculture, announces farmers institutes at Calvert on July 12 at 3 pm and Hearne on July 18 at 3 pm. The talks focus on post harvest food and feed crops, government price fixing of cotton, and boosting the nation’s food supply. Press, rail industry, business leaders, and agricultural groups urged to attend. ladies invited. Commissioner Fred W. Davis endorses the drive to win the war by producing more food and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kinnard
State Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
Calvert
Hearne
Industrial Department
Railroads
Soldier Mason Harding Reaches France Safe
Mrs E Harding of this city received a card on Monday from her son Mason a U S soldier announcing his safe arrival in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Harding
Mason
U. S
France
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Refined for Toledo Market
A vintage testimonial ad offering one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. I J Cheney Co of Toledo. national bank of commerce endorses the firm. cure advertised as internally acting with testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Pile Cure also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls
I J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
I. J. Cheney
National Bank. OF Commerce
Prica
Rake Hall
Banks Glial Statement at Planters and Merchants Bank Hearne
Statement of the financial condition of the Planters and Merchants State Bank at Hearne Texas as of June 29 1918 published in The Hearne Democrat on June 12 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
the Planters & Merchants State Bank
State of Texas
Bank Statement From Robertson County Texas
State of Texas Robertson County. Officers H W Cummings president and J Philen cashier swear the bank statement is true. The report lists capital stock, undivided profits, deposits, time certificates, cashier's checks and rediscounts with totals and signatures of officials and notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cccascc
Reece Ehetees
Coe
State of
Texas
County of
Robertson
H. W. Cummings
V. P
Exeb
H.W. Cummings
J. G. Philen
W. BP
A. DibBle
F. R. ‘Pugh
Robertson County
Corporal Albert Neal Visits City as Guest of Friends
Corporal Albert Neal of Camp MacArthur spent Sunday in the city as a guest of friends. He toured local sights and met several residents during his brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Albert Neal
Camp MacArthur
City
Grove's Tasteless General Tonic and Malaria Remedy
The passage touts Grove's Tasteless General Tonic as a valued tonic with well known properties. It claims benefits for malaria and general health, asserting it enriches and builds up the whole system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
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