Oil Trust Law Debate Echoes Through Texas Sessions
The Texas legislature adjourns without passing a tax bill amid fierce protest over a proposed 4 cent tax on oil refining. Corsicana oil interests push to shield profits as crude prices fall, while anti monopoly provisions threaten to curb refinery power. Court decision limits sales of school land to actual settlers, reshaping land deals and affecting nearly 1.09 million acres sold in recent years.
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Navarra
Sais
Laurent
Aemahters Stusd
Meany Hite
Establean
Bay Atal
Ehren
Military officers listed for volunteer guard commissions
Military commissions prepared today for volunteers include Bryce Osborn assistant surgeon Fourth infantry with rank of captain George A Richter second lieutenant Gainesville Light Guard and Thomas D Collins captain of Gainey Ville Light Guard.
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Bryce Osborn
Fourth Infantry
George A. Richter
Gainesville
Thomas D. Collins
Gainey- Ville
Storey Expected to Carry Bexar County Delegation
Reports from Storey headquarters claim four reliable sources confirm all prominent delegates in Bexar County favor Storey. They project Storey will win the county convention Saturday amid doubtful primary results.
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Bexar
Allroad
Fheo
Storey
Forres
County conyret attempted throat cut on county road
Charles Neville, a county conyret, attempted to cut his throat with a razor while working on the county road. Neville was a former clerk in the Houston and Texas Central offices and recently received a long jail term for swindling. The Austin and Northwestern Railway paid 34 tax to the comptroller on Kross passenger earnings of 8460 for the quarter ending March 31. The Browteonstal vs. Smith case on the validity of the Victoria independent school district creation was granted in the supreme court today.
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Charles Neville
Neville
Houston
Texas Central
Austin and Northwestern
Kross
Browteonstal
Smith
Supreme Court
Prairie View Summer Normal Receives Endorsement
State Superintendent Kendall endorses the Prairie View summer normal for Black teachers in Texas. He notes the capable faculty, plans for thorough instruction, and expects strong attendance, saying the program will uphold high professional teaching standards.
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Kendall Hearty Anderson
Prairie View
Texas
Ahja ‘Shoul
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. & Kendall
Véxas
Austin
Prairie View Normal
Olfour Ia
Ute
School of
Mothods
Publis Thetricetion
Smallpox Cases Reported at Mount Calm Texas
Smallpox cases have developed in Mount Calm with a possibility of more. Hubbard reports forty new cases at the locality and cautions on further spread.
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Mt. Calm
Mount Calm
Texas
Hubbard
Four Cases of Smallpox Reported in Orange
Four sickness cases in the No F. McGuirn family in northern Orange Texas are diagnosed as smallpox by three physicians. None serious. county authorities refuse to take steps toward isolating the household.
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Orange
Texas
No F. McGuirn
Astoriras The Kind You Have Always Bought
A fragmented line from a historical page mentions a product or brand linked to the well known phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought. No clear event or person is fully readable in the OCR snippet.
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Astorirsa
Bids Set for Buffalo Bayou Ship Channel Work
The Buffalo Bayou ship channel improvement plans have been approved. Bids will be opened June 30 with work starting in late July. Woodmen of the World officials visit Houston to discuss state encampment hosting and turnout estimates.
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Hig Shcamero
Houston
City Noten
Galveston
Texas
Buffalo Bayou
Washington
Fox
Lawrence slide wheel steamer to run Houston Galveston excursion
The slide wheel steamer Lawrence will start from the foot of Main street in Houston next Sunday at 4 PM for Galveston arriving at 4 PM. It is the largest boat to have sailed Buffalo bayou toward Fort Houston. An excursion from Harrisburg last Sunday showed enough width at White Oak and Buffalo bayous for turning, allowing the voyage to Houston.
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Lawrence
Houston
Galveston
Main Street
Biuffalo
Fovston
Ibis
Harrisburg
Ui. M. Ward
White Oak
Buffalo Bayous
Goose v Postal Telegraph reversed and remanded for new trial
The Court of Civil Appeals reversed the lower court in Goose v. Postal Telegraph and Cable, remanding for retrial. A verdict had awarded the plaintiff $20,000 for injuries from a pole falling on him while in service at Highland. The trial record notes the plaintiff was carried to and from the courthouse on a stretcher.
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Court of Civil Appeals
H. M. Goose Va
Highsland
Tere Coote
Court House
Builders' unions face potential general strike in west
The carpenters and painters strike may widen as a general strike of builders' unions is considered. Workers who had accepted higher wages continue, while others still at work may join the stoppage to force an end to the dispute.
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West
Fom
Thane
Cnma
Tragic Drowning Near Anderson’s Shipyards
Henry Wilson a 44 year old cotton jammer drowned in West bay near Anderson's shipyards about eleven miles down the island. The accident occurred when the boat capsized in heavy seas, leaving Wilson unable to be rescued as his two companions barely escaped.
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Henry Wilson
West Bay
Anderson
Mrs Mogman Dies at Home on Mechenne Street
Mrs Markarey Mogman died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at her residence on Mechenne street. She was advocate of Evergreen Circle No 73 of Woodville. Her funeral is set for 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Markarey Mogman
Mechenne Street
Woodvnen Circle
Marriage Seentes Reported For Two Couples
Famed marriages involve Herman Wamilan and Miss Maria Trlehe alongside Thomas Haszier and Miss Fran ciska Fitiozky. The notices resemble local social columns with names and pairings.
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Herman Wamilan
Maria Trlehe
Thomas Haszier
Franciska Fitiozky
Dallas railroad man at Tremont and city visitors noted
Van Tyne of Dallas, a railroad man, is in at the Tremont. J O Haxsey of Sherman is in the city. Will S Barber of San Marcos is a visitor. U S Commissioner Tracy Dunnt came from Houston on official business. Tom Scanlan of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe train service received word of his mother’s death in Scranton Pa. Mr and Mrs Frank Sawyer of Houston arrived yesterday after a Texas to Seattle trip, hindered by hotel shortages for prospectors returning from Nome.
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van Tyne
Dal-las
Tremont
J. O. Haxsey
Sherman
Will S. Barber
San Marcos
United States
Tracy Dunnt
Houston
Tom Scanlan
Santa Fe
Scranton
Frank Sawyer
Ckiy
Mexico
Wester States
Seattle
Wash
Cape Nome
Finley and Wheat Tour Texas After Bexar Victory
Comptroller Finley arrives in town fresh from a triumph in Bexar county. Mayor D. P. Wheat praises Finley's race and announces they will head to Galveston, while continuing coverage of the campaign trail and local political support.
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Finley
Cannaney
H. W. Finley
Bexar County
D. P. Wheat
Beaumont
Wheat
Mr. Finley
Successful Hank Robbers in Williamsburg Heist Riot
Richmond Virginia May 24 The Peninsula bank at Williamsburg was entered by robbery. The safe was blown open and about some money taken. There is no clue to the culprits.
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Hank
Richmond
Williamsburg Wan
Waters-Pierce in Texas Faces Expulsion and Restructuring
President Pierce and attorney Johnson and Clark conferred with the attorney general who ordered the Waters-Pierce Oil Company to leave Texas by the wet day of May. Pierce signaled adherence to the decision as plans to reorganize or cede operations were discussed, with possible moves to Missouri or Texas and new arrangements under scrutiny by the Supreme Court and the attorney general.
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Auntin
Texas
Pierce
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Messrs
Johnson and Clark
North
Pieree
Plover
Toxas
Hug
Péw
Missouri
Thone
Supreme Court of the United States
Piérée
Corsicana
Morte
Watere- Morey Company
Te Corsteing Pefinery
Stanivard Oil Company
Qard-Rafnery
Higher Courts Proceedings Recap From Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court in Austin on May 4 handled a diverse docket. Cases include Missouri, Matinos and Texas Railway Co. v J M Cox. Williams v Murphy. Angelina County matters. Great Northern Railway Co.. and certified questions from Fisher, Motlan, and Wuxir. Reversals, affirmations, and overrules noted with dates set for June 4 and other schedules.
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Supreme Court
Austin
Texas
Missouri, Matinos and Texas Railway Company
Texan
J. M. Cox
Williamson
Maud & Catrow Ve
Charles Coppinger
Tarrant
Willams
Minit
Murphy
Atasdora
Minnie
Alleron
San Antonio
Arnneus Page Railway Company
CW. Hales
Motennin
Cley County Land
Atile Company
Angelina County
Angelinas Uniternational
Great Northern Riairoad Company
Crook
Smith, Stern, Lauer, Shobl & Cove
Mollle Marx Et al
McLentan
G. R. Perguson
Angélina Richet
Hardin
Court of Ciel
Texas Landwood Loan Company Et al
Ellen J. Winter
Molvennap
Fisher
Motlan
Ita
West End
Reny Ve
F. B. Griggs
Hexar
Charles Guerguin
Wuxir
Toray and Pacific Railway Company
William Torry Walker
J. M. Trowngan
al Va
T. &. Smith
Brush Eleetric Wight and Power Company
Lefevre and Wire
Galveston
Galveston Court Issues Civil Docket Rulings Summary
Texas court entries from Galveston list multiple civil matters with rulings including affirmed judgments in several cases such as Willing Jankson versus J K TP and Wharton Branch versus Yo Welts from Jefferson. Reversals and remands include Pasta Telegraph and Cable Company of Texas versus FH M Coote. Motions for new trials denied and judgments granted in various estates and railroad disputes. Information reflects a May 24 docket with cases from Fort Bend Nueces Johnson Grimes Fayette and other counties.
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Galvagton
Texas
Court of Civil
Ilerth
Willing Jankson
J. K. TP
Fradshaw
Grege
State of Texas
Anderson
al Vy
William
Morrow Et
Fort Bend
Wharton Branch
Yo Welts
Jefferson
Guurat Pottergon Va
Board of Tilot Commissioners
Galveston
Annie J. Colbert
al Va
Patsy Garrett
Pasta Tele-graph and Cable Company of
M. Coote
Rehvarlne
John J. French
William McCready
Tyler
Central Wharf and Warehouse Company
City of Corpus
Jaxon Metaniel
Ab Ve
G. Childers
Grimes
Mary
Gray Va
M. Gooper
Johnson
Schhneider-Devis Company
Ly HW
Hart Ef al
Mille, Gull, Colorado
Santa Fe Railway Company
George PF. Marrham
Warri
American Security Company
Fayette
Ward-Templeman Association
Brazoria Farmers Replant After Floods Hit Fields
Captain J G McNeill reports cotton replanting planned for overflowed lands along the Brazos after heavy rains. Merchants struggle with river transportation as bridges wash away and roads deteriorate, delaying freight to Brazoria markets.
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Brazorian
Texas
J. OG. McNeill
The
Taxpayers’ Union
Wen
Bernard Piyer
Brazoria
Ibe Bridger
Columbia Tap
Democrats Battle for Tenth District Nomination in Texas
In the Tenth congressional district of Texas, May 23, factions within the Democratic Party navigate a contested race for the party nomination. Dr. Clark from Fayette County garners support, with Lavaca and Austin counties pivotal. Burgess and Duff vie for Fort Bend and Brazoria votes while Galveston’s Wheless angles for support as Henderson withdraws from other races.
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le Grange
Texas
Texan
Hawtey
Goindea
Ty Bol
Carpest
Congress
Biren
Gongales County
Ongales County
Austin County
Clark
Schilenburg
Payette
Lavacy
Fayette County
Dr. Clark
Harmony
Fayette
Bortens
Lavaca
Gennalow
Austin
Avid
Burgent
Bexlles
Burcenn
Nuff
Dravoria
Wheless
Galveston
Bravoria
Matacorta
Galveston County
Bend County
Brazoria
Wheeleen
Colorado County
Hargesn
Dutt
Olorate County
Duff
Burgess
Tn Fort Bend
Fort Head
Colorado
Galvon- Loncounte
Ceenty
Tr Clarke
Thio
Mon
W. Ss. Robson
Wolters
Beatren
Hawley
Conarenn
Payelty County
Temocratis
Judea A
Mare
Cermane
Naser in County Texas Prepares for Primaries and Convention
The county executive committee met in Angleton on May 24 and set primaries and a county convention to select delegates. Bates announced State and district conventions in Angleton on June 4. Opposition to holding a judicial convention in the Twenty third district is strong, with many expecting the county convention to oppose it. Judge J. S. McEachin of Richmond Texas is in town and will speak tonight at the opera house for his candidacy.
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Alvin
Texas
Angleton
Jones
Dole
Bates
Jt Io
McEachin
Nichmond
Macora Primaries Ordered In Angleton Texas May 23
Democratic executive committee chaired by M. S. Munson Jr announced primaries in Angleton Texas with W. T. Willimy of Columbia noted among attendees. The report includes brief procedural details and party organization steps for the upcoming election.
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Macora
Angleton
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Primaries and County Convention Dates Set
The chairman announced a meeting to determine primary and county convention times. Primaries will be held on June second and the general county convention on June 4. Representation by precinct was based on the governor vote from the last general election.
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Wan
Tamrante County Race Sees One Candidate for Legislature
Secretary Bertle of the Democratic executive committee says only one candidate has filed for the June 36 primary in Tamrante County, Clarence Stewart of Grapevine. Rumors point to four or five hopefuls for the representative seat, while the district floater may be chosen from Moot youny news.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Bob Bertle
Uckol
Democratic Party
National Democratic Convention
Kapaan City
Rancho Anid
Howe
Clarence Stewart
Hogaett
Panola County Convention Elects Delegates at Carthage
Panola county held a convention in Carthage on May 2 electing delegates to the Austin convention on June 20. J G Weedworth A H Baker J W Codie Clouds Pollard William A Trabtum and Jasper Collinge were endorsed for presidential elector of the Usie district. ND Morrie of Musk county was endorsed for presidential secretary. The entire State administration was endorsed.
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Panola County
Carthage
Texas
Rutle Lowing
Austin
Imapprolsling
J. G. Weedworth
Baker
Dts
J. W. Codie
Clouds Pollard
William OA. Trabtum
Jasper Collinge
Usie
Morrie
Musk County
Local Populist Convention Names Ticket in Comonehy Texas
In Comonehy Texas on May 22 the Populist party met and announced a slate dominated by Weary Howard as representative and Janier county judge. George Smith is named county attorney with W. Bragshaw as county collector and W. P. Paine as winery andscavoy. Cid Mes Affe serves as county clerk with Wie de Datin as county treasurer and KD Stephens as county auditor. J. T. Thornton is sheriff with DS. Jon Hinge and Wattle as clerks. D. a Nabil is county chairman with delegates elected to the Waco convention.
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Comonehy
Texas
Uist
Weary Howsrd
Janier
George Smith
Bragshaw
W. PF. Paine
Winery
Anscavoy
Wie de Datin
Trewarer
KD Stephens
Gut Veyor
J. T. Thornton
Wherify
Jon Hinge
Wattle
D. A Nabil
Waco Counvention
Local Election Notes From An Obscure Texis Record
A fragmented May 1964 entry references political figures Maren, Pinoy, Lawe, Storey, Harrie, and Litto in a state race. The text hints at candidate loyalties, unspecified votes, and a minor shift in positions, without clear outcomes or full names.
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Texis
Maren
Aflysone Pives
Pinoy LM
Lawe
Storey
Chie Thy Theodory Harrie
Oplon
Chile
John Litto
Woon Kerr
Love
Burke and Gasnett Rally for Primary Vote in Ballin County
In Dallaw Texas on May 24 Congressman Burke and Mr Gasnett spoke at a meeting in Ballin county. Lari AuMinnoe greeted the speakers as the crowd heard a bitter wart tone. Supporters expected a substantial vote by Saturdays primary.
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Dallaw
Texas
KR. Burke
Hon
MM. Gasnett
Memyulte
Ballin County
Toulgit
Debar
Lari AuMinnoe
Gconwell
Savurday
Local candidate arrives to promote bids for county offices
In Dallas on May Mii P. Curtig from Temple began his campaign for a county treasurer and railroad commissioner seat. He arrived from San Antonio and immediately launched his effort amid expectations of a lively race.
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Dallas
Texas
Mii P. Curtig
Temple
Ratiraid Ccommissewioner
San Antonio
Ipe
Ente
Henderson Withdraws From Seventh District Race
Cameron official Tom Henderson withdraws from the congress race in the Seventh District. The move leaves the field open for incumbent R. L. Henry as the Bryan Texas primary date approaches on May 24.
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Henry
Bryan
Texas
Tom
Henderson
Cameron
Tilde
R. L. Henry
Amendment Proposed for Brazos River Survey and Navigation
The Brazo river improvement group proposes an amendment to authorize a $10,000 appropriation for a preliminary survey from the river mouth to the vicinity of Waco. It requests reports on best methods, possible river division into sections, and costs to obtain a navigable four foot depth with locks or dams or alternatives.
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Angleton
Texas
Friends
Howe
L. Hy
Bryan
Bragom Improvement Committee
Sunatar Culberady
Oaks
Bruson
Ely
Waco
Anid River
Sitch
Bears in Debt Notice Sparks Furniture Purchase Question
A fragmented clipping hints at a local financial issue involving the Bears and a purchase in Denton. Readable bits reference debt, a buying action, and a potential public or organizational matter connected to the team.
Beaumont Physicians Back State Quarantine Regulations
Beaumont doctors commend state authorities for quarantine enforcement. The South Texas association adopted resolutions urging practical regulations and rational medical practice, with emphasis on cooperation with health officials. The meeting, after a 186 hour, included readings on smallpox and chickenpox and a report on venereal diseases, with discussions on appointing future meeting sites and regulatory standards.
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Texas
Piedge
K. 4. B. Mecelé
Blunt
Heath
Atlanta
Tolwy
Houston
J. & Price
This Cay
Hla
Alice the Bee Aviation Mig
Pbhichelans
Sewimom
Defense plan for Manenorin UAE proposal and church memorial
The text outlines a defense plan for Manenorin UAE with a fort erection and a memorial to counter religious concerns. Hankey of Rocheator, NY is noted as a key figure. The piece mentions a general unempty and the Federal constitution debate on polygamy.
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Petansdhurg
Manenorin
Uae
Powte
F. Py Hankey
Rocheator
Unit Presbyterian Church
Nore
ST. Lute
Petition from South Carolina residents appeals for reform
Senator Chandler presents a petition from South Carolina leaders calling attention to alleged disenfranchisement of colored residents. The document cites Senator Tillman’s remarks about white control and urges federal action to reduce representation and curb abuses affecting 10,000,000 citizens.
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Washington
Chander
Allstean
South Carolina
Tillman
Bouth Chron
Rotten
Carollna
Senate Appropriations Move Raises Lighthouse Budget
Watlington May 2 The senate appropriations committee reports favorably Culberson amendments boosting the Sabine Pass lighthouse from 60000 to 30000 and approves a Brazos River survey from its mouth to Waco urged by Burleson and Culberson.
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Watlington
Senate
Culberson
Brazos River
Waco
Burleson
Senstor Culberson
French company seeks damages in New York circuit court
A petition filed in the United States district court seeks damages and a limitation on liability for injuries linked to a French ship, La Tour, tied to a French rider at sea. The action asks for damages totaling about 1.1 million dollars across three lawsuits and names multiple parties.
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Kovurgogne
New York
la Compagalé Generale
Elaty
Brent Low
Fife
Han
Kee
The German Meat Bill Passes Reichstag Compromise
The meat bill advanced by the Reichstag yesterday was altered under agrarian pressure leaving out key hygienic provisions. It now includes basic inspection measures and a sanitary seal but appears weakened for family use.
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Herlio
Reichstag
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