Texas House Joint Resolution 46 Amends Constitution on Probation
The Texas Legislature proposes Section 11A to authorize courts with original criminal jurisdiction to suspend sentences place defendants on probation and later reimpose sentences under Legislature set conditions. A special election is called for August 1935 with a $4000 appropriation for publication and election costs. The governor will issue the proclamation and an additional $5000 is authorized for further publication expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
State OF
Texas
Coadeedd
Wanam
Bedon
Texas House proposes old age assistance amendment
A Texas House joint resolution seeks to amend the constitution to authorize a state funded old age assistance program. It sets a maximum fifteen dollars per month for citizens over sixty five who are not habitual criminals or inmates, with residency requirements and allowance for federal aid. The measure would be placed on the August 1935 ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
United States
Texas awaits 1935 amendment on special-session power
A Kansas-sized constitutional push proposes Section 1 of Article XVII to let Legislature propose amendments in special sessions under strict conditions. It outlines publication, voting, and gubernatorial proclamation procedures and includes a $5,000 appropriation for costs. A second section mandates ballot wording for both for and against options. Efforts reference extraordinary emergency provisions and mental health commitment rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State OF
Texas House Joint Resolution 39 amendment on trial by jury
Proposes a constitutional change to Section 15 Article 1 authorizing the temporary commitment of mentally ill persons not charged with crimes for treatment and observation without a jury trial. The amendment states the right to trial by jury shall remain inviolate and delegates authority to the legislature to define temporary commitment procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State OF
Texas Constitution Amendment Proposal on Officer Pay
Joint resolution proposes adding Section 61 to Article 16 to switch district and county officers in 20,000-plus counties to salary pay, with precinct officers' pay at the court's discretion in all counties, and outlines funding and submission to voters in a special election set for August 24, 1935. The Legislature would enact required laws to implement the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
State of Texas
Texark
Amendment proposal on Texas ballots abolishing fee system
A proposed amendment to Texas Constitution would abolish fee based pay for district and county officers in counties with 20 000 or more population and allow the Commissioners Court to choose fee or salary for officers in smaller counties. The governor is directed to issue the proclamation and funding of 45000 dollars is appropriated for required publication and election costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State of
Texas
Cain
State of Texas
Commissioners” Court
Texas Open Saloon Prohibition Amendment Proposal
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment rewrites Article XVI to ban open saloons and grant the Legislature power to regulate intoxicating liquors including a potential state monopoly on distilleries. It would allow counties and cities to vote locally on liquor prohibitions and specify exceptions for beer under 2.2 percent in areas that legalized sales. The measure calls for a statewide vote to approve the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State of
Texas Prohibition Repeal Amendment Election Clause
Vague fragments show a Texas constitutional move to repeal statewide prohibition by popular vote on the fourth Saturday in August 1935. Text references supporters writing For the Amendment and opponents Against the Amendment, with governor's issuance and an allocation of eight thousand dollars for the election setup.
Texas Proposal to Provide Free Textbooks for All Schoolchildren
A joint Texas resolution proposes amending the constitution to require free state adopted textbooks for every scholastic age child in all schools. It outlines funding from state taxes, the permanent and available school funds, and authority to form districts and levy additional taxes for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
State Board of Education
P of Education
Texas constitutional amendment submission and funding details
The text outlines that the constitutional amendment will be submitted to voters in August 1986 with a ballot instruction to vote for or against the free text books amendment. It sets election publication requirements and states an appropriation of ten thousand dollars for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State of Texts
Schufan
Fox
Constipated for thirty years relief with Adlerika
Mrs Mabel Schurt chronicles 30 years of chronic constipation with gas bloating and back pain. Adlerika provided quick relief allowing her to eat normally and sleep soundly. Brubls Drug Store advertises Adlerika as cleansing poisons with gentle safe action and no griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Mabel Schurt
A. H. Brubl
Tithe War Tensions Rise Amid Tax Struggles in England
A fragmentary early report describes a long running tithe conflict in England where taxes and church tithes burden farmers. Demonstrations and seizures at cattle markets are noted as constables intervene to manage unrest in rural Romney Marsh and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ergtansa
Charcet
Cone
Romney Marsh
Bleeding Gums Healed By Letos Pyorrhea Remedy
Dentists report success using Letos Pyorrhea Remedy on severe gum cases. Consumers are promised a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Corner Lug Stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leto
Kane Texas Trespass Notice For Ranch Right of Way
Kane Texas notice authorizes Mr Damon Smith manager of Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co to regue trespassers hunting on the right of way between pastures of the Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co. It orders discontinuation of trespassing on railroad property as protected by the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Texas
Damon Smith
Fitvsimons Land & Cattle Co
Fubsimous Land and Cattle Co
Om Ate
Asa Fury
Fitzsimeny
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!