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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
15
Harris County Statewide Prohibition Committee campaigns under the banner THE SALOONS MUST GO. Secretary H R Ellwood and Chairman Geo H Breaker lead the effort with renewed vigor as supporters organize in Sawor and nearby towns.
An affidavit dated July 15 1911 from Harris County Texas details poll tax payments for county state and city taxes made January 1911. It alleges a man offered to fix the recipient and introduced him to a drug store clerk who issued receipts and mailed them later. The document notes nineteen names and four saloon names as recipients of receipts without payment.
El Paso Texas July 19 1911 Thos H Ball chairman Houston reports discovery of a plan to control white male voters by mailing poll tax receipts without payment. Receipts and statements from young men hint at a liquor traffic slush fund link. Justice court investigation underway. subpoenas issued for more evidence.
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