Tax Bill Debate Dominates Texas House Session
In Austin on January 24 the Texas House debated procedure for the tax bill, considering splitting the measure into two parts and sending it to committees. The committee on rules and fees discussed travel and printing costs, while the Senate proposed a school fund bill funded by public lands and revenue. Adjournment was set for 10 o’clock with further discussion planned, including a resolution on South African mediation and various fiscal measures for member per diems and contingent expenses.
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Senate Proceedings Open With Govelerner Bills and Roll Call
The senate met at 10 o clock with roll call and prayer. Lieutenant Browning announced members present as papers track the governor’s supplementary measures. A bill of $40,000 per diem and related costs was reported and considered. The session debated authorization for daily contigent items and a recruitment resolution. The librarian was assigned duties and copies were printed for today and tomorrow.
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Resolution on newspaper copies and printing vote at Hoot
Oliver proposed four copies per member for daily papers. Terrell moved to table at adjournment and the motion passed. Savage urged printing 1000 governor's messages, but the committee recommended 5000 or none. Calvin's minority report was substituted and adopted 61 to 3, with Lloyd arguing reading habits favor pamphlet mail. Adjourned until tomorrow.
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Wichita County to Pay Expenses for Publishing Irrigation Amendment
In Austin on January 24 representative Scurry of Wichita County won passage to publish the irrigation amendment. The constitutionally required submission to the people proceeds after a regular legislative session decision.
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Irrigation Amendment Pledge Inches Forward in Legislature
Mr Scurry reports Wichita county will cover publishing expenses for the irrigation amendment and deposit 2006 dollars with the State treasurer. Legislation is needed to authorize receipt of funds, and a bill to enforce the pledge may be introduced with a gubernatorial recommendation. Citizens remain eager to support the measure.
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Public Lands Fund Policy and State Treasury Memo
Governor's message to the Texas Legislature dated January 24 1900 reviews public domain allotments for the permanent school fund and other state uses. It outlines land surveys since 1876 and estimates of available acreage and deficits, urging action to secure the fund and adjust receipts and expenditures for a balanced treasury.
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A Child Nearly Strangica In Henrietta Texas
An 18 month old child of D. T. Davis in Henrietta Texas on January 23 nearly strangled to death after drinking coal? plinet aight in a misread incident. The child was found unresponsive but revived with aid. Authorities released no further details.
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D. T. Davis
Defense seeks delay in Burford murder case in Bastrop
In Bastrop Texas January 4 morning crowds gather as Walter Reeser Tom Daniels Jim Coleman and Lem Berar face murder and wounding charges over Arthur Burford Wil Clements. Defense asks continuance claiming 100 witnesses未 arrived. court grants extra hour then reconvenes to hear motion.
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Lem Berar
Anthur Burford
Wil Clements
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Walter Reese
Arthur Purford
Mexican free zone bill fuels El Paso business ire
January 24 El Paso The bill reported by the Ways and Means Committee aims to allow Buranoan Kool to bond through the United States into Mexico. Business leaders oppose the Cooper bill, arguing it would hurt local merchants who already face high freight rates and competition from Juarez.
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Funeral of Prof Johnson Lorcely in Ardmore largest ever
Special to The Post reports Ardmore Oklahoma Territory January 24 the Woodmen of the World held the funeral for Prof Johnson of Hargrove described as the largest ever here. The report also notes a bereaved wife in Springer and a number of local incidents with uncertain details and no arrests.
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Young Lady Found Dead in Chilton Gun Tank
Miss Anna Gaither, daughter of Pomp Gaither and granddaughter of Colonel James Gaither, was found dead in the Chilton gun tank in Marlin Texas. An invalid for five years she grew despondent and melancholy, though able to leave her room yesterday. The death shocks the county.
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Chilton
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James Gaither
Peculiar Occurrence Reported in Kaufman Texas
In Kaufman Texas Mr J W Ballard of Abner reported a strange event at his home He described blood around a haystack and gin house and a quart of blood smeared inside the house A man named Helland noted 100 pounds of meat wired in his gin house with blood nearby The details are unclear but the report notes compressed matter and odd measurements including gallons and a canal reference, all tied to a peculiar incident in the area.
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Kaufman
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J. W. Ballard
Abner
Helland
Ain Howse
Capital City Items on New Texas Corporations Chartered
Several new Texas corporations charted including Schiman Haas Grocer of Greenville with 50,000 capital, Niners Cater of Pecos and Brewster County, White Gin and Miller Company of Brindow, J A Lavender Company of Lancaster with 40,000, Greenville Mill and Elevator with 50,000, and an amendment raising Chooning Mercantile and Banking to 30,000. State penitentiary report shows December finances, and J W Dent under sheriff for forgery case in Dallas. State board of equalisation plans appeal on Pecos and Northern Texas Railroad roadbed and telegraph line costs.
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Tom Green's NMI ADE Plans Reunion Travel Details
Brenham Texas January 24 An agent of Tom Green's Brigade travels from Belton to arrange a reunion for the regiment at Helton Texas February 21 and 22. Tickets priced by distance will be sold February end with special returns due to rail service failures. The Belton camp will host veterans and a city band will provide transportation for the visitors.
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Helton
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Admitted to Bail in Texas Murder Case
At the examining trial of Fred Lanter in Marques, Texas, the murder case of Thomas Gann was heard before Magistrate W. E. Powell. The defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of $5900. The trial lasted several days and was hotly contested by opposing attorneys.
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Fred Lanter
Thomas Gann
W. E. Powell
Cotton Sale at Hearne Texas Reported
The George H. McFadden & Bros cotton agency at Hearne Texas purchased 1470 bales of cotton yesterday, totaling about $55,000.
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