Supreme Court Rules Referendum Cannot Halt Prohibition Ratification
The U S Supreme Court ruled ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment cannot be revoked by a popular referendum. Ohio's ratification stands despite a subsequent state referendum opposing it. The decision confirms ratification by legislatures or conventions as the legitimate path to constitutional change.
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M F Gephart Pioneer Llano County Citizen Dies
M F Gephart longtime Llano County resident died last Monday after a several day illness at his Llano home. Interment followed Tuesday at Valley Spring cemetery with services led by Rev Chas Nixon and Rev J M Garner. Born March 1 1844 in Lavaca County he married Mary Stephenson in 1864 and moved to Llano in 1881. Survived by five children and their spouses plus five stepchildren. he was a Confederate veteran and Trethcaist Church member.
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Llano
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J. M. Garner
Mason F. Gephart
Lavaca County
Mary Stephenson
J. A. Mayes
R. Q. Glass
Fort Worth
E. P. May
J. M. Gephart
Austin
L. F. Gephart
Marion
Will Stephenson
Cassaday Grey Granite Co charter approved in Texas
Texas Secretary of State granted a charter to Cassaday Grey Granite Co. formed by T. Y. Hill F. M. Cassaday and M. C. Filkes after a sale of granite properties and equipment from F M Cassaday. Hill to be president Cassaday vice president and quarry manager Wilkes secretary. Office space prepared in Llano News building. J W Dearley bought Dave Reed residence on Bridge Street via C H Brame.
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Llano News
J. W. Dearley
Dave Reed
Bridge Street
C. H. Brame
Meaning of ratification by legislatures in the Constitution
The framers intended ratification by state legislatures as the constitutional path for amendments. Legislation derives authority from both the people of the state and the federal constitution, with direct action by the people used only when explicitly stated.
Senate Rejects Armenian Mandate in 62 to 23 Vote
Washington June 1 The Senate rejected President Wilsons Armenian mandate plea by 62 to 23 with 13 Democrats joining Republicans. The resolution to avoid granting congressional authority will go to the House with plans for swift adoption.
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Albert Box Withdraws From Llano County Tax Assessor Race
After discussions with government authorities, Albert Box announces his withdrawal from the Llano County Tax Assessor race. He thanks Llano County residents for their consideration and support.
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Albert Box
Llano County
Letter from Emma Newberry on Mexican revolution conditions
An extract from Emma Newberry's May 23 letter to her mother describes April turmoil in Chihuahua during a revolution. She recalls military firing near Palmore Institute, barricaded barracks, safe adobe walls, looting fears, and the city settling after authorities changed hands. Villa is noted as a volatile factor with the state offering Laveren pesos for him dead or alive.
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In Loving Remembrance of Latham Barnett
A memorial tribute recalls Latham Barnett who died May 18 1920 at St Pauls hospital Dallas after a lingering illness. The remembrances honor his faith, church life, and the comfort of Christ, with family grief softened by belief in heavenly reward and reunion. T. J Parker, local Buick dealer, reports Buicks sold to Austin Long Llano Marble Falls and Bertram buyers.
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Rainy spell benefits Llano crops
Llano and Llano County received light rains over the past few days. A slow night shower soaked into the soil with minimal runoff, aiding the growing crops in the region.
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Chautauqua Draws Crowds Despite Weather
Chautauqua events draw large audiences despite rain with packed opera house. Matinees and evening shows run daily with afternoon performances at 2 o'clock and night at 8. Locals Lee Atkins of Austin and John Atkins, recently in the Navy, visit Llano with friends. Miss Lillie Hartman returns from San Antonio school duties. Mrs. Wilburn Qatman comes home from Temple. A Watkins Auto Lays showcases new cars for sale or hire, amid a general scramble for purchases.
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Temple
Republican National Committee endorses woman suffrage
At Chicago coliseum the Republican National Committee endorsed woman suffrage. The resolution urged all Republican states to push ratification of the 19th Amendment through their legislatures at the earliest date. The move sparks internal party tensions over representation and future delegation rules among rival factions led by Mrs. Clarence Herbert and others.
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Louisiana
Lone Grove locals share farm news and social chatter
The column notes farmers plowing cotton promising a large crop, a party at Mr. Rathi's, Skeeter's longing for Goldthwaite, river outing solo by Miss Viva Overstreet, and visitors Mr. and Mrs. L E Deavers from Smithville. Young ladies prepare to depart for San Marcos as others welcome guests to their town.
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O. M. Co
Skeeter
Goldthwaite
Viva Overstreet
Jack
L. E. Deavers
Smithville
P. C. Mayes
San Marcos
Reed couple returns from Austin school session
Bernice and Jeff Reed have returned from Austin after attending a school session. They traveled to the state capital for coursework and instruction.
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Bernice
Jeff Reed
Austin
Mrs Ira Daniel Returns From Austin Visit
Mrs. Ira Daniel has returned home after an extended visit in Austin and other points. Mrs. M. CG. Wilkes and Dorothy Belle have returned from a visit to Austin.
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Ira Daniel
Austin
Mrs. M. CG. Wilkes
Dorothy Belle
Residents Visit Relatives Across Texas
Mrs R H Dartst and children travel from Richmond to Llano to visit Mrs R J Ransom and kin. Mrs Hardison returns from Waxahachie after visiting Mr and Mrs J D Kirvin and Kabhy. Mrs John L Watkins meets her mother in Austin. Mrs Oatman returns to Llano and moves into the Rogers home as the Rogers relocate to the Marshall place formerly held by Raymond Byfield and family.
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Liano
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Raymond Byfield
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