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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1900

Page

6

Three Candidates Lead In Texas Judicial Primary Races

Primary results show Careewell, Stephens, and Wallace leading in the race for the Second Judicial District Civil Appeals bench with close in county tallies. In Comanche, Taylor, Mitchell, Montague and Ward counties delegates head to a nominating convention. sentiment remains divided and a June Fort Worth convention is planned.

Pai Latiy Ps Noma Court of Civil Appeals Stephens Gardswell Wallace Comanche Taylor Mitchell Montague Ward Luree Campaion Brash Secord Judicial Dbategee Locaget Fort Worth Bred Cockroll Abilene Joan Judicial Court of Civil

Witbarker County Delegates Vote In Party Conventions

Witbarker County Texas May 21 delegates to county and state conventions were instructed to vote for a slate including John H Stephota for the Thirteenth District Congress D P Gon state treasurer and J W Robbins state treasurer in order to support Governor Bayern and his taxation reform plan Senator Cahllton was endorsed and Jonah W Bailey named for United States senator Love was the preferred choice for comptroller W D Barry elected county chairman and J R Rathwere secretary

Witbarker County Vernon Texas Witbarter County John H. Stephota D. P. Gon We. Bullock Storey Jody W. Robbins Trevayuret Joseph D. Bayern J. R. Rathwian

Fisher County Democrats Choose Delegates at Roby Convention

At Roby Texas on May 21 the Fisher County Democratic convention selected delegates to state and national gatherings. Appointed were H Mecrea and Robert Killoop to the Austin convention, M A Hopson W E Pander and J P Martin to the congressional convention, OO G OH Anderson T M Yallin and T Bullonk to the Second Supreme Radicial, H H Mecroa M A Howson and W F Pander to the legislative, J H Walling BE BR Holy J P Martin Captain P Ro Kyle Claw Bonner and Jesse Parker to further duties with all delegates instructed except those to the Austin convention.

Fisher Roby Texas Ith Austin H. MecCrea Robert Killoop Wice M. A. Hopson W. E Pander J. P. Martin OO. OH Anderson T. M. Yallin

Local Democratic Ticket Full List for Dickens County Texas

May 19 report from Dickens Texas lists Democratic nominees including United States representative J H Stephens in the Thirteenth district state senator D G Goss state representative D B Decker comptroller R M Love railroad commissioner J Storey state treasurer J W Robbins land commissioner Charles Regan attorney general Thomas Smith Court of Criminal Appeals J M Henderson and Jude Civil Court of Appeals HM HL for the judicial district.

Dickens County Dickens Texas Democraic United States J. ‘H. Stephens D. G. Goss Olphric DB. Decker R. M. Love J. Storey J. W. Robbins Charles Regan Thomas Smith Court of Criminal Appeals J. M. Henderson Jude Civil Court of Appeals Judicial District HM. HL

Watlney Campaign Ticket Names Duncan Smith Backer

A political ticket lists Watlney with Duncan Smith as second choice for governor while J. D. Sayers Houtenanny and J. N. Browning appear as other gubernatorial contenders.

Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee Formed in La Grange

Fayette County Texas May 23 The Democratic executive committee was selected with one member from each precinct to serve two years The committee includes Hon J F Wolters chairman Lad V Vanek precinct 1 J R Ruben precinct 2 Charles Wagner precinct 8 G C Thomas precinct 4 B A Shelburne precinct 6 C S Bailey precinct 6 W Ly Turnage precinct 7 EB Goeth precinct 8

Fayette County la Grange Texas J. F. Wolters Lad V. Vanek J. R. Ruben Charles Wagner G. C. Thomas A. Shelburne

Wright Addresses Quitman on Curtis Candidacy for Railroad Comptroller

In Wood County Texas May 1 Hon Joe Wright of Tyler spoke at the Quitman court house in favor of Mr Curtis for railroad comptroller. Curtis if conceded will carry the contest by a good majority. Support grows for TM Love's comptroller bid with Blatesk Napier and Smith slated to address Quitman on Saturday May 26 at 2 PM.

Wood County Quitman Texas Joe Wright Tyler Court House Curtis TM. M. Love W. R&r W. R&r. Blatesk, T. H. Napier and R. M. Smith

County officers elected in Hosque County May primary

Hosque County Valley View May 21 The following county officers were elected at the primary Saturday Judge B H S Mitchell clerk A J Thompson district clerk W Nichola attorney A R Bell treasurer W J Rowland sheriff George Womack senesor Z C Robertson collector J H Jones weigher R L Piper surveyor S J Branelton

Hosque County Valley View Texas S. Mitchell A. J. Thompson W. Nichola A. R. Bell W. J. Rowland George Womack Z. C. Robertson J. H. Jones R. L. Piper J. Branelton

Macy precinct holds county fin convention in Aryan Texas

Hraros County Texas May 21 Macy precinct of three county held fin convention this morning and instructed members: R. L. Henry congress, W. H. Nall legislature, FR. Aatin state senate, J. Scott district judge, Monta Moore district attorney, Storey railroad commissioner, Love comptroller.

Hraros County Aryan Texas Macy R. L. Henry W. H. Nall FR. Aatin State Senate J. Scott Monta Moore Storey Love

Democratic precinct convention names for local races in Archer City

In Archer City Texas on May nineteenth the Democratic precinct convention instructed for Jonathan H Brethren for Congress Finley for comptroller Smyth for State senator A T Gay for representative of the One Hundred and Fourth district RA F Arnold for judge Civilian Neals Second district.

Archer City Texas Jotan H. Brevenw Congress Finley Fon Smyth Staiv A. T. Gay RA. F. Arnold Judge Court

Democrats to Convene in Bandera for Primary Nomination

Judicial primaries in Bandera Texas on May 21 lead to a May 26 convention to select delegates for the Democratic state convention in San Antonio on June 2. The meeting seeks to nominate a chief justice for the Court of Civil Appeals Fourth District of Texas.

Bandera Texas Debcater Convetios San Antonio Justicie Court of CF Appeals Fourth Texan

Local Delegates Back J W Nike in County Rally

Favorable sentiment toward J W Nike grows among Hunteville Texas county delegates at large meeting. Officials report county convention restrictions on the subject but expect support for Nike as a likely candidate for delegation.

Hunteville Texas Thin County J. W Nike Ao

A Second Primary Chooses Local Officials

A Saturday primary in Groosebeck Texas on May 1 elected Wy & Carley for district clerk Aman dom for treasurer and G Kimball for constable.

Groosbeeck Texans Gehoad Wy &. Carley Didtrict Amandom I, G. Kimball

Taylor Cair Postponed to July Fair Dates

Heavy rain in Taylor Texas forces postponement of the fair. Directors decide to extend dates and hold the sale July 3 4 6 with parades and exhibitions unchanged. Weather delays affect cattle horses and livestock entries but organizers aim for a better turnout in July.

Taylor Texas Wihall Gowan Blond Merchanta Indes

Cumberland Arrives From Galveston With Partial Corpus Christi Cargo

The Steamer Cumberland under Master Minot arrived from Galveston with a partial cargo for Corpus Christi merchants and fifty tons of merchandise for Brownsville. Delayed at Brazos Santiago, she discharged yesterday morning and departed for Point Isabel. Pending another cargo, she expects to return by Saturday.

Corpus Christi Taxma Cumberland Minot Galveston Corpus Christ Merchania Brownarill Brazos Santiago E.C. Flood Corpus Chrinti-Galvention Steamship Company Brownsville Point Isabel

Summer normal to open June 4 in Elgin Texas

Normal at Higin Elgin Texas May 21. June 4 opening of the summer normal with expectations of large attendance. The town praises an elegant bullring as the venue. South of town a site is prepared for boarding 126 students. Arrangements have been made to provide board for all attendees.

Higin Elgin Texas Ths Place

Commissary and Saloon Seized in Corrigan Loot Case

In Corrigan Texas May 22 the commissary and saloon at Sam Allen Lumber Co. inn were closed for two days. John Cobo attached the liquor and stored Belonnine in a warehouse near the town’s outskirts. the items are now in the sheriff’s hands.

Corrigan Texas Sam Allen Lumber Company John Cobo

Weather Crops Report Reflects Delayed Farming in Texas

A Texas climate bulletin for the week ending May 21 2000 notes below normal temperatures interior and a 44 to 68 degree minimum. Precipitation varied with showery periods. most crops show slow growth with wet low lands delaying cultivation. Reports from Hearne Paris Dublin Hearne indicate widespread wet fields and need for sunshine.

United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Texas Panhandle San Antonio Paris Dublin Sorbona Hearne

North Texas Female College Commencement Plans Sherman Texas

Commencement week activities are outlined for May 22 to June 4 at the North Texas Female College in Sherman Texas with rehearsals, recitals, an art reception, and a baccalaureate address to be delivered by Rev J A Ivy and Dr Rankin among others. Graduates for 1900 include Virginity Archer May Ashburne Ella Davis Janie Ford Stella Gillespie Katie Kennedy Oldie Kane Nancy Lehtie Lith Maceyers Leslie Magee Emily McLane Marvin Noble Frankie Plerew Lig Rie Louw Haendell Edith Rhoades Effe Rim Tada Sandars Liasie Stroud Au bra Labor Emma Wages Lucile Watton Carole Walter Gladys Whitfield Tara Whitfield and more with alumnae events at college parlors and the opera house.

Sherman Texas North Texas Femaie Village College Esiapel College Chapel Inuelial College Chapol Rankin College Chapule Hosa Opera House Epworth League Riddle Jung Virginity Archer May Ashburne Eila Davis Janie Ford Stella Gillespie Katie Kennedy Oldie Kane Nancy Lehtie Lith Maceyers Leslie Magée Emilyy McLane Marvin Noble Frankie Plerew Ligrie Louw Haendell Edith Rhoades Effe Rim Tada Sandars Liasie Stroud Aubra Emma Wages Lucile Watton Carole Walte Gladys Whitfhnild Tara Whitfield Nash College Will Ordler Axel Placa Ing. Dine J. Aivy Werman Baptist Church Young Women's Christian Association Mikawou

VYoukum Teachers Elected in Texas School Board

The school board in Yoskim Texas met in a called session to elect teachers for the coming year. Re-elected were J. Y. Kullfivick of Seguin and several listed principals and assistants, with salaries noted at sixty dollars per month for third assistants.

Vyoukum Yoskim Texas Soho Board J. Y. Kulfivick Seguin Suberigtonleut Gg Blona Rherwood W. JT. Southwell Mireen Daley Thomas Inez Prinphrey Lucile Shindler Minniy Gordon Ura Parr Saille Duncan Tijt Hampton Montaines Hevsie Hroaks Ang Cletumie

Groesbeeck High Board Reelects Faculty and Sets Month Length

The Groesbeeck Texas board of trustees re elected the entire Groesbeeck high school faculty for the next term. They enacted that each month be counted as twenty school days according to the calendar.

Groesbeeck Scing Groesbeeck Texas Groesbeeck High School

Desperate River Return Sealed Criminology Note

A judge addresses a defiant prisoner who survived a self inflicted river plunge. The scene, reflections on stomach illness and crime link dyspepsia to crime, with patient letters praising Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures.

Perhapaahies Sonim Dr. Pierce Guiden Medical Ducus

Richmond Texas May 4 Notes on May Day Campaign

A fragmented Richmond note mentions a candidate from Galveston shaking hands with ex Governor Hoss and a plan to speak at nine. It cites county court activity and a four year term on a weeks term, with references to road and bridge projects and light civil court activity in February.

Richmond News Richmond Texas Galveston Hoss

Rock Island Drea firul apposrance at town event

A garbled report describes weather, new arrivals from Missouri, and local officials greeting a visiting figure in Rock Island. Mentions Mr Castép, treasurer, and Hon J W Trickler as representative in a townsite setting with payments or gifts noted.

Rock Islend Rock Felund Texas Donner Missouri Koreas Orasco Rock Island Drea Firul Cutchy General Pier Peterson Castép Uhly Cowbee J. W. Trickler

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