State Aims Bill to Fight Boll Weevil in Texas
State Senator Caldwell and ex representative Williams plan introducing a bill to allocate funds for a tireless war on boll weevil destruction. The measure seeks 16 million dollars to protect cotton across North Texas counties from weevil damage and save crops, amid ongoing drought and economic concerns.
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Wecess
Sen‘i
Caldwell
Austin Innit
Efilemen
Dallas
Ora Chock
Texas
Penman People to Make It an Iron Center
New Orleans dispatch reports H. Tt. Stitt general manager of Penman Steel and Iron Co Beaumont Texas aims to make Beaumont a leading iron center by using off and iron plants. The firm has secured one hundred thousand western iron land resources for the project.
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New Orleans
H. Tt. Stitt
Penman Steel and Iron Company
Beaumont
Texas
Death of Colonel William Jennings Bryan Visit to Austin
Deglone death remembered as Bryan tours Texas with planned stopovers. He passed through Austin at 6 oclock on the International and Great Northern, en route to Mexico City for Christmas Day with intentions to reach Lincoln, Nebraska afterward.
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Bryan
Austin
Toxik
William Jennings Bryan
International
Great Northern
Fort Worth
Austiny
EM. House
Slit Antonio
Mrextin
City of
Mexico
Mogleo
Lincoln
Ney
Bryan Ie
Legislature Programs and Bond Approvals in Austin
A December note from Austin reports a lobby in the Interest of labor groups to be kept during the legislature and a Temple arrival confirming the legislative committee will meet January 18. Bonds approved include $2000 of Cherokee county school bonds.
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Austin
Texas
Cortia
Temple
Ing
Austin, Tells
Veto Sustained as Franchise Lost After Absentees
Dallas city council votes to sustain the mayor veto and end the West over the merger controversy. Three aldermen were absent as opposition to the Bonta syndicate’s consolidation of the street railway and related properties drew sustained debate and political tension.
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Bonta Company
Dallas
Texas
Bonten
Duthie Moesinte Thy Mertopilin Street Railway Company
Hoke S41
Aigills
Geen
Pey
Ariiniknen
Ad Retin
Fire Destroys Several Buildings in Weatherford Area
Fire swept through Weatherford and Springtown this morning causing partial destruction to multiple structures. Losses include McDonald and Doughty building and stock, Nile and Trummins stock, and Younr and Doonks building with several others damaged. origin unknown.
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Weatherford
Texas
Springtown
McDonald & Doughty
Nile & Tpuimins
SSG
SAM Irises
Younr & Doonks
Sem Neher
Eto
Diney
Roller Mill at Grandbury Texas Inoperative
A garbled item notes a roller mill in Grandbury Texas owned by Hood County Milling Company and managed by Haden without clear details on status or dates. The fragment suggests kitchen or grain processing activity but lacks verifiable facts or outcomes.
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Grandbury
Grunbury
Texan
Pecenitier
Rene Guinbury
Wpe O'Ntoek
Hood County Miiming Company
Pringinalte
Bs Haden
Short Texas Specials in Whiteey State Court News
Fragmented Texas notices report court battles over tin fom incorporation with multiple defenses defeated. A grand jury in Uvalde returns seven indictments, three for felonies, while a fatal shooting in Hondo is linked to a dispute over a row. Potent petitions in Warrenton seek favorable action with cotton shipments and prices.
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Whitesey
Coldtaiwaite
Uvalde
Grand Furshee
Telontes
Miabtle Mell
Warrenton
Arilene
G. R. Pettia
Specter Jentge
Harry Ton
Mustioud
Comet
Syrawn
Henrr
Ten Milek Mith
Btrnvey
Foarum
Baptist Elurch
Fiawthorne
Beckett Recovery Report Despite Severe Neck Cut
A Waco man named Beckett, injured by a Negro in an incident over a week ago, is improving rapidly under treatment. He shows inking, relief from danger, and restoration of strength after the neck wound. the assailant also suffered a serious cut but is recovering.
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Waco
Tesas
Beckett
Balls
Unclear OCR fragment on local church events and trades
Fragmentary text mentions Mawouk temple building, February 4 deadline, merchants trade goods, Christian church women offering lenses for church use, Hirst regments band at a ball with Daly of Denisa, and a list of unclear names and costs.
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Smithville
Dexan
Mawouk
Pee Te
AL Daly
Denisa
Wis
Supreme Court Doubts Bond Needed for Appellate Jurisdiction
December 22 reports the Texas Supreme Court answering certified questions from the Ninth District about whether a bond is required to give jurisdiction to an appellate court. The case concerns J L Williams et al and others over land in Harris County, with lower court decisions reviewed and the court holding that bond may be unnecessary to confer jurisdiction. The decision clarifies whether a bond can be deemed sufficient to open appellate review and notes the broader implications for related suits and proceedings.
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Etartie
Texas
Witch Tayvers
J. L. Williame
Wiley
Barrin
Court of Civil Appeals
Pvirdt
Pisiatus
J. L. Williams
Larieen Williams
Emily Puder
O. M. Puder
District Court of
Harris County
Eee
Joe Woltik
Joe Wollek
Augusta Mat
Tenis
G. B. Widgeway
John A. Clauson
W. Hollingworth
Vrank Krohin
Joe Stanley
A. H. Kinnes
Aw. Brown
Sint
Huta
Thule
C. LL Kinnay
Joh A. Clauoon
Joe Stacie
Doe Wollek
Stephen Wollek
Hollengworth
Paniotil Williams Area
Fenderil
Matthew
Ile
Peru
Avetin
Teang
Lad
Supreme Court
Tedass
Antonio Nothom
St. Louis
Angelei
Connaby
Lom
Tilden
Supreme Cort Allantyin Clie Appillontini
Court of Equity
Tran
Cmargr
Warn
Teena
Supreme Court of the
Whrleod
United States
Texas Negro Convention Names Vice Presidents in Reorganization Call
A December message from Merlin Texas urges the Texan Negro Convention press to organize the executive slate. It lists appointed vice presidents and district officers including Neswrhani, Franklin, Coldwell, Can ner, Mooke, Fink, Collin, Greeny, Potts, and others, with duties to file reports and forward documents to state officials.
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Texan
Tee Dotter
Vier Press
Slons
Atate Wecrntary
Martin
Terie
Prexsdonte
Bewston
Arid
Marleo Aod Morris
Rysview
Neswrhani
Senand
Ted Tivo
Titie
Franklin
Kuve Otek Delta
I, A
Coldwell
Vide
Levalurg
Laiver and
Prysin
W. M. Canner
Vite Prudent
Parts
Vourth
Gye
Mooke
Mo Kicnes
View Peosident
Eec
Collin
Aw Greeny Wal la
Rockport Tobacco Farm Hosts Special Train Visit
A special train arrived in Rockport Texas at 1 this morning carrying J B Mors of Southern Midland Railway and Private Sie reviry A Chendaill among others. The party, including Helveting officials, toured the site two miles west of Thepkpeiet for experimental Tyler fare and inspecting paint depots and tobacco growth conditions.
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Rockport
Texas
Welook
Abone
J. B. Mors
Pronger Trate Monger
Southern
Madlle Railway
Siereviry
A. Chendaill
OL Shuifer
United States
Tyler
Shelfer
Cepa
Winder
He Hone
Armaincenieiie Vienne
Bryan's Mexico visit and trade talks mentioned
A fragmented report notes Antony Dexa and Wily Hite visiting Mexico and then traveling toward Meace City to discuss tariffs and market policies. The piece references gold export implications and a forthcoming council session, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors.
Fragmented tale on public funds and a missing fortune
Fragments describe a story involving Sherman Trans Therrien and a woman linked to a public issue. The narrative mentions Wells express and a large sum, with references to Ler aid and an undisturbed old home. Legal actions or charges are implied but unclear.
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Sherman
Therrien
Ben Viet He Mellin
Tage
Eid
Itiaibint
Yoo Stallone
Fea Prentice
San Antonio Republicans Nominate Local Officials
San Antonio Republicans convene a party meeting naming candidates for city offices and district posts. The event lists several attendees and nominees including ward representatives and local figures, with names partially legible amid the damaged text.
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San Antonio
Tosan
Myer
Cotonwel
Jamin
Semcon
Cilletin
Pando Cer
Dolar & Holter
Thueton
Anditer
Obigtenies
Feuconoer
Ytas Dale SA
Geatee
Tenrmain
John Saliva
Don Tieehimenn
Heath
Indocition
Piet
Clutter Grachner
Heoglt
Thomas Baten
Theda
Howry Youtas
San Regia
Sih
Mag Motions
Walt Fae Wl
Beveqt Ward
Gleeeknnrs
Ward
Wola
Lium
Peach Trees Targeted in Grayson County Nuisance
Fragmentary notes describe peach trees in Grayson County and Naplson Texas facing controls and fruit culture shifts. The garbled text hints at a fruit trade impact and social effects on local residents and bonds.
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Grayson County
Naplson
Tesas
Decemtyr
New Seminary for San Antonio Teas December 22
Fragmentary report notes a decision by a local authority concerning a new seminary in San Antonio Texas. Text is garbled with several unreadable portions, but mentions dates and names related to the project.
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San Antonio
San Autonio
Teas
Renee
Io Fee
Competent Judges and Herpicide Endorsement Text
Fragmented OCR notes refer to Herpicide endorsement by Eceuty Doctora and others. Mention includes Bertha A. Trobiliper and Morrison Street Fortinud area with an attempted public claim or notice about a remedy or product. The reconstructed sense remains unclear due to garbled letters.
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Eceuty Doctora Ennorse
Iwe
Nowbro
Bertha A. Trobiliper
Eepiky Morrison Street
Fortinud
Dieudrey
Tina
Ben Nh Sailor
Riggins Case in Waco Supreme Court Opinion
The Texas Supreme Court issued a decisive ruling in J S Riggins vs W A Thomas et al, simplifying proceedings over Riggins removal from the Waco mayoralty and outlining injunction and appeal procedures. The decision bars retroactive orders and clarifies handling of contempt petitions and temporary restraints in city governance disputes.
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Austin
Texas
W. A. Thomas
Riggiba
Wace
Supreme Court
Audh
J. We. Meginn
Waco
Ely
Charlie Young Dead in Charity Texas Murder Case
Sheriff Wharton received a letter from state penitentiary authorities stating Charlie Young died in September last. Charity Young, a Black man convicted locally for burning the dance hall at Apia, was to be brought back for trial at Matrict Court for WAL Bloett’s murder in the county’s upper area.
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Waeo
Reqovnbg
Conaniern Herhulan
Haier
Dutiyfoutt Liniridt Court
Joseph
Witie
Louse A. Witem
Mebennay
Srott
Ion Havin Denn
Grantion
Teomernioy
Hieerferenes
Rory
Charlie Young
Fina
Texas
Derewiber
Wharton
Chariie Young
Charity Young
Wal Bloett
Christmas at Hillsboro Sees Village Prep and Charity Drive
Christmas preparations in Hillsboro Texas include a community gathering to decorate trees and collect donations. Local children invite participation from households and businesses to provide money clothes or groceries for poor families in town.
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Aillahors
Tesax
Suicede
Thorrow
Carnival disappointment stalls Washington visit hopes
The carnival failed to deliver the hoped for result and interest in Washington's planned visit to Houston Galveston Texas waned. Reports from Galveston and nearby cities noted limited attendance and subdued reaction despite prior excitement.
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Negraas
Wanlington
Houston
Alignment at Alvord and Toto Report
Fragmentary note from December 22 mentions Aanignment at Alvord Alpord Toto with scattered garbled text and no clear events or names.
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Alvord
Alpord
Toto
Hanon
Merthamilans
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