Democratic Conventions in Texas Face Changes Proposed
Report from March 4 to March 12 outlines debate over suspending two state conventions and holding a single national democratic convention. Mentions Sherman candidate for National Committeeman and rivalries affecting delegation selections to the San Antonio and Waco meetings. Other notes cover county races in Robertson and Bastrop counties, with candidates for county judge sheriff assessor and representatives and a push for poll tax voting changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exon
State Democratic Committee
Taco
Halley
Chilton
Angus City
San Anthe
Waco
Force and nerve vitality claim by Bowne chemist ad
An old advertisement asserts nervous force and muscular power come from digestive vigor and fuel. It promotes cod liver oil as the best fuel, claiming stronger nerves, increased muscle, and better digestion with Bowne Chemists New York as the supplier.
Hogg Will Stay Neutral in Texas Senate Race
Ex Governor Hogg states he will not participate in the race among Menara Bailey and Chilton during his stumping tour. He plans to campaign for his proposed constitutional amendments and will not address the current row. He supports Chilton personally but says Chilton must fight his own battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Farmer Shaws
Hogh
Menara
Bailey
Chilton
Colonel Hogg
Waca
Farmer Ehan
Candidates clash in Greenville election debate
In Greenville Texas on March 6 Honn. B Q Evans and Judge V W Grubbs argued for Senator Chilton and Congressman Bailey in a forum at the courthouse. Grubbs spoke for the Gainesville fan and Evans urged Chilton with both speakers receiving strong applause. Melicaih of Campbell presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Texas
Meliicaih of
Campbell
Hardys Personal View On Senate Race Stated
Dallas March 6 Secretary of State D T Hardy says he did not expect his views on the senatorial contest published in The Post to reach newspapers He declares for Congressman Bailey as an individual not speaking for others and not taking active part in the struggle
Jasper County Candidates Tour and Sheriff Contest
Hoon B F Huan the current representative plans a district tour to seek re election W H Kennedy postmaster at Kirbyville aims for sheriff and tax collector Air S B Conn of Conn Bros Co also seeks the office James Brown is another candidate Crown a Jasper resident and longtime deputy sheriff under retiring A N Stone completes his service in Jasper County politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ion
Amises
Mathis
Tus Hag
Jasper County
Kirbyville
Hoon
Dallas voter registration opens amid record turnout
Registration of voters for the Dallas city election opening March 6 lasts twenty days. 950 names were added to the rolls, with expectations of about 12 000 total. Twenty nine city officers to be elected and bonds around 200 000 dollars are to be voted on, signaling higher registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Shelburne Announces Floater Candidacy in Denton District
Hon E Law Shelburne, current local representative, returns from Austin to announce his bid for floater representative of the district including Denton and surrounding counties. Opponents include Mr Bradley and J B Doyle from Slidell, while F F BN stands as the sole candidate for local representative to succeed Shelburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
E Law. H. Shelburne
Austin
Ibty
Entes
Cooke
Wiee
Baadley
J. B. Doyle
Slidellara
Dr. Shelburne
Love Announces Candidacy for Texas Comptroller
Greenville Texas March 6 Hon R M Love of Limestone County announced his candidacy for comptroller. Former United States marshal for the Northern district of Texas he has many warm friends in Greenville and made an opening talk that impressed those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Love
Greenville
Texas
Marsh
R. M. Love
Limestate County
United States
Hia
Precinct Chairmen Appointed in Hubbard and Wathen Areas
In Hillsboro Texas Captain William A Fields, chairman of the Hit county democratic executive committee, appoints Lee Frishes Hubbard precinct chairman and G Zpusgote Wathen precinct chairman. The committee is nearly complete with Iverson precinct to be filled soon.
Barber Shop Opens as Lockhart Town Buzzes
Lockhart Texas March 6 headlines a barber shop debut with a woman barber. Mr Joe Magee county tax assessor was kicked by a horse Sunday evening and left comatose with facial injuries and tooth loss. He is improving. Nearby farmer B G Vanborn of Plum Creek was bitten by a rattlesnake Sunday and in very bad condition.
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Asacas
Magee
Lockhart
Texas
Joe Magee
B. G. Vanborn
Plum Creek
Citizens subscribe for cotton mill at Wort West Texas
The citizens of Wort West Texas met Saturday night and subscribed 5000 toward building a cotton factory. They plan to elect officers next Saturday night and expect the mill to be a sure thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wort
McDonald Wins Stormy Texas Republican Convention
William McDonald of Terrell defeats Henry Ferguson in a split driven Texas Republican convention in Waco on March 6. The session was chaotic with minority reports, floor fights, and personal recalls as McDonald secures temporary chairmanship amid clashes over party leadership and next steps toward the national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
William McDonald
Terrell
McDonald
Min[ontty
Henry C. Ferguson
Louston
Ferguson
Green
Oélock
BE. H, RK. Green
Frank Page
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
de W. Campbell
Business Men's Lab
McCulloch
D. ©. Kelp
Wichita
Execuive
Walter Burts
Houston
Henry ©. Ferguson
Qeoil Lyon
Sherman
W. E. Dwyer
Waashington
Flanagan
Washington County
Wishayhe
Fricks
Nerova
Jon Ioa
Friends
Tully
Chatrigan Green
Kolp
Texas Notices and Local Court Briefs from Across the State
District court in pose Flew with Judge Martin presiding. Dallas Public Library to be donated to the city by Andrew Carnegie. Stuermer and Hillamary & Sons to build brick business houses in Ledbetter. Teachers institute planned in Skidmore. Caldwell county court session led by Judge Banks. David Bone plans a cotton seed mill in Port Worth to feed cattle. Orthwein grain elevator to hire 350000 bushels capacity by May 1. Bob Gray killed near Giddings with few details. Madisonville county dome to join Montgomery teachers for a normal will. San Augustine district court adjourned with Milew Dodi convicted of murder and sentenced to twelve years. Kaufman physicians form county medical group.
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Bandera
Pose Flew
Martin
Dallas
Dallas Public Library Cinundations
Andrew Carnegie
Ledbetter
E. P. Stuermer
Hillamary & Sons
Skidmore
Hee County
E. G. Banks
Port Worth
David Bone
Kangana
Fort Worth
Orthwein
Tual
Giddings
Bob Gray
Gentries Discussed at Min County Medical Society Meeting
Min County Medical Society held its monthly gathering on the first Monday. WB Wilkins of Kemp was elected president. District court matters include grand jury work and ongoing charges. Rev J K Howard from Corsicana led a protracted Cumberland Presbyterian service. Dudley Wooten to address the Democratic club in Cleburne tomorrow night. Protracted meetings ongoing at Cleburne Methodist church led by Rev John M Barbus.
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Min County
Cleburne
Texas
Dudley Wooten
Democratic Club of
Methodist Church
John Mf. Barvus
Business Purchases Stock in Bandera Texas
J N Hodges of Bandera and his Kerrville brother purchased the entire stock of goods in Medina City leased from Carmichael & Co. They will take possession and operate under a new name starting March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandera
Texas
J. N. Hodges
Tin Brother
Kerrville
Medina City
Carmichael & Co
Petition in Bankrantes Texas March 6
A bankruptcy petition filed in Parise Texas by P Dederick of Sherman. Dederick, who ran an iron works and house business, claims a secured debt of 10000 dollars and seeks exemption for all claimed items.
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Bankrantes
Parise
Texas
Dederick
Sherman
Am Iron Works
Wun
Psyete
Bankruptcy Filing by Brenham Partners in Austin Court
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in a Federal court in Austin this morning by Willan Rungener and Frederick Bockhory of Brenham, surviving partners of Kuner Brothers & Co. The action seeks relief under the bankruptcy act as the firm faces financial difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Match
Willan Rungener
Frederick Bockhory
Brenham
Kune @er Brothera & Co
Observance by Sidney Sherman chapter in Galveston
The Sidney Sherman chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas met at Mrs. Agnes J. Griffin's home in Galveston and proceeded to the monument to decorate the graves of the volunteers.
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Galveston
Texan
Sidney Sherman
The
Laughters of the Republic of Texas
Agnes J. Griffin
Williamson Grave Decorated Marks Anniversary in Wharton
In Wharton on March 9 residents observed Texas Day and honored the grave of BH Williamson. The event marked the anniversary of the fall of the Alimo with quiet observances at Williamson’s gravesite.
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MM. Williamson
Whering, Petes
Wharton
BH. M
Williamson
Fragments Honor Texan Founders Amid Evergreen Remains
A clipped line laments the legacy of county founders, praising the enduring memory of early Texans. The note invokes evergreen imagery and reverence for the pioneers who helped shape the state.
Anniversary of Alamo Fall Observed in La Grange
At La Grange Texas United Daughters of the Confederacy and local ladies observed the forty fourth anniversary of the Alamo fall. They decorated the monument in the court hall yard erected by the State of Texas. Participants included Mesdamea John YT. Mat weil WL Tuttle J. B. Wolters W. TF. Dietieh H. Teitthmueller and Misses Anna Jolman Parline Whitlow Berocila and Anna Telchmueller.
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la Granger
la Grange
Texas
Marsh
Alamo
Tony
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Thin City
Court Hall
State of Texas
Dewan Omen
Mle Priadferd
Jadlea
Riba
Mesdamea
John YT. Matweil
WL Tuttle
Sixty Fourth Aluda Fall Commemoration at Richmond
Richmond Texans honor the sixty fourth anniversary of the Aluda fall with cemetery decorations for Texan heroes. C R Wharton spoke about "Dear Smith" as the crowd gathered at Richmond cemetery. Notables mentioned include Jane N Long and W R Davin, linked to the Mier expedition.
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Richmond
Texan
Richmond Cemetery
C. RB. Wharton
Teet "Smith
Crewient Lamar
Jane N. Long
General Long
W. RR. Davin
Mier
Fire destroys two story barn on J. M. Vance ranch near San Antonio
A large two story carriage barn on the J. M. Vance ranch west of San Antonio was burned tonight at O o clock. The blaze is believed to have started from a kerosene lump explosion. The barn contained about 8000 tons with insurance of around $1000.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mare
J. M. Vance
Burglary Report At Caddy Mills Greenville Tex
Deputy Sheriff Pitts investigated a burglary at Caddy Mills Greenville on Sunday. The entry damaged the store and about 200 dollars worth of jewelry was taken following a drag note by C F Bievenaod.
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Caddy Mills
Greenville
Texan
Mare 6
Pitts
Cada Mills
C.F. Bievenaod
Bears the The Kind You Wave Always Bought Signature of
Fragmentary OCR text appears to resemble a bebay brand slogan or ad fragment about a product with a signature line. No coherent event, person, or organization is readable.
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National Executive Committee
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Elgin Courterary
Democratic
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Por West
West, Texas
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Minority
Henry Ferguson
Blil McDonald
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Wold
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Grein
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Latke
C. MM. Ferguson
C. W. Orden
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Grant
Kenn
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R. L. Richards
John Walter
Paris
Jim Haynes
Laredo
Forguson
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Perryson
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Celery
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Madison County
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