Island City Officials Replace Tax Collector Amid Tragedy
Commissioners removed John W. Caciphet Raiking LeasIs as tax collector after the death of William Rita. The death prompted inquiries and a reevaluation of city financial duties.
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
7
Commissioners removed John W. Caciphet Raiking LeasIs as tax collector after the death of William Rita. The death prompted inquiries and a reevaluation of city financial duties.
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