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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
5
Long special session ends with passage of tax measure and related bills. House and Senate debate school lands and deficient appropriation while praising governor and leader support. committees announce rounds, adjournment sine die, and memorials for veterans and education push.
Austin February 21 trustees acts validated by legislature and sent to governor. The act provides a uniform method to elect trustees in independent school districts, defines duties, appointment by city council under conditions, and validates existing or appointed trustees and their successors as legally chosen.
Dallas February 11 Judge Eckford sustained the court’s jurisdiction in the Mexia will contest after arguments. Proponents contended Clarence W. Mexia was ineligible to contest the will as the son of Sarah Ramsey, born during her marriage to Albert Ramsey and before her divorce and remarriage to B A Mexia.
The court sustained its jurisdiction over Amata Mexia as daughter of A Mexia and Mary Coleman Gray Mexia, deeming her a legitimate heir. Proponents won a motion for a new trial, but the matter could not be resolved today and will be heard next Saturday.
Colonel Roberto, sent by General McKibbin, arrives in El Paso to probe a clash between Black soldiers and police. Investigations proceed with civil authorities hoping to identify all offenders. Troops remain calm though uneasy. officers restrict access to arms and ammunition.
Brigadier General U C McKinney Texas February 20 reports Colonel J M Pearson mayor receiving commission as brigadier general of the Trans Mississippi Department of the United Confederate Veterans and former adjutant to General W L Cabell in the Trans Mississippi Department.
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