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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1911
Page
6
Mr Hirsh at Turner Hall last Friday quoted official city reports to contrast San Antonio and Houston. He compared area and tax burden noting San Antonio covers thirty six square miles while Houston covers fewer. He cited year ending 1910 figures showing San Antonio tax rate at 1.42 and Houston at 1.70 per hundred dollars.
County judges back Jules Hirsch in a formal approval of his record. A Turner Hall speech by Prom Judge Amerman praises Hirsch, declaring no man can point to a single dishonest act by him.
In a February 26, 1911 statement, Judge Shaw says a voucher for county payments during his term was a minor share of supplies from merchants including Jules Hirsch. He claims county records will confirm proper inspection by commissioners and timely approval before payment, praising Hirsch’s fidelity.
In Ysouwon Texas on February 26 1911 Judge Valmer responds to Sunday papers attacking Mr Hirsch’s record as county commissioner. He states Hirsch served under him and, during the entire period, was beyond criticism and a proper defense.
A fragmented plea recounts opposition to Judge Amerman over city hall plans and a county courthouse project. The author cites changes to architectural plans, contractor choices, and budget constraints as well as perceived political manipulation and public interest in Norris County. The writer defends independent votes and criticizes curtailments that affected architecture and taxpayer costs.
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