Williams Law Not Imposing Legislative or Judicial Duties
A terse statement notes that Williams law does not impose legislative or judicial duties on the subject. The text reads as a formal clarification without further context or actions.
08 Mar 1907
Page 1
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
1
A terse statement notes that Williams law does not impose legislative or judicial duties on the subject. The text reads as a formal clarification without further context or actions.
Essay urging residents to buy locally to support the country town economy. It argues that local spending boosts land values, sustains merchants and services, funds schools and clinics, and preserves community life. It contrasts town virtues with the city’s perceived vices and warns that shifting patronage to mail order hurts neighbors and future generations.
Tom Washington was arrested on suspicion of attempted criminal assault of Miss May Pullen in Houston Heights. Detectors Duff Voss and Tom Smith nabbed him on Bagby Street. Pullen identified him at the jail, screaming that he was the assailant. sheriff says identification is strong with corroborating evidence.
Texas officials discuss transferring border and Gulf quarantine stations to the Federal Government effective April 1 and maintaining limited state supervision only in emergencies. Governor Campbell Dr Brumby and Dr Tucker meet Dr Corput to assess impacts under new federal law and potential bill authorizing sale.
The Thearers station is valued at 40000 dollars by Dr Brumby, while the listed price stands at 19500 dollars. The figures reflect appraisal and market value considerations for the property.
The Texas Legislature bills include errors not overturning judgments without miscarriage of justice proof, banning seed bearing Johnson grass on rail right of way, creating Tarant County Sixty-Seventh Judicial District, road law amendments for Camp and Rusk counties, prohibition of minors in saloons, testimony rights, state normal school West Texas, Greenville charter changes, governors’ Ex-Confed regimental guard, higher county judge pay, Sam Houston monument funding, validating deeds, and taxation equalization measures.
The House Committee on Asylums in Austin has examined the Pasteur Institute for hydrophobia treatment directed by Dr B M Worsham. After tours the committee praises conditions and plans to recommend a $500 raise to the institute's yearly salary allowance.
In Austin the Senate floor report favored Hoge Memorial park on the Colorado River. The body debated recommitting a Hogg amendment on insolvent corporations and anti-lobbying, with several senators supporting hearings to inform. Final passage occurred on the House disorderly houses bill and related amendments, plus charter success for Marshall.
In Crockett Texas Mr John McCann a prosperous farmer about fifteen miles northwest of Crockett suffered a fatal injury when his horses ran away and threw him against a tree late Saturday evening His skull was crushed and he died about three hours after the accident while at his home
County Tax Assessor Huth estimates 11 million dollars in cash and about 25 million in notes and bonds escape taxation in Bexar county. Bank records show over 12 million dollars on deposit in San Antonio banks, yet only 1 million is listed for county taxation. State Revenue Agent McDonald, in the city for inquiry, hinted at possible charges of false swearing against major tax dodgers.
Beaumont Texas Senator E I Kellie and a small party of legislators will visit Beaumont on the eighth inst to see the city and Port Arthur. The trip is described as purely for pleasure and will include a day in Beaumont and Port Arthur with a brief stopover Sunday night.
Rev. J. A. White of First Baptist Church preached Sunday night on Child Redemption. The eloquent sermon aligned with union labor views on child labor and targeted the laboring class, drawing a large audience.
Victor Reimenschneider, a 15 year old messenger for the Southwestern Telephone Company, fell while climbing a fence in Hallettsville Texas yesterday, breaking his arm below the elbow in two places.
Miss Maud J. Allen president and P O Wilson secretary issue call for CTPA meeting in Waco on March 11 and 12.
Orange Texas reports Mr W B White has bought an interest in the implement business formerly run as M A Anderson and the firm’s capital stock increases to 10000 dollars.
In an Orange Texas amateur game today Joe Malone collided with Osborne Butler at home plate and Butler suffered a broken leg.
Austin Texas reports John Boyd a Black man condemned for murder in La Grange received a temporary reprieve from execution. The stay was issued until July by Governor Campbell, delaying the hanging.
Victoria Texas A H Kennerly deputy United States clerk for the federal court at Victoria has tendered his resignation to take effect as soon as his successor is assigned to this division.
In Austin Senators clashed over adjourning on the Texas Declaration of Independence anniversary. After 30 minutes of motions and a call of the Senate, a quorum failed. Senator Looney lectured on adjournment, prompting Smith of Denton to propose printing remarks for constituents. Barrett and another candidate argued for equal coverage. Senter warned of a long speech before the Senate finally adjourned until Monday.
The House moved a bill prohibiting corporations from campaign contributions and sent it to engrossment. An education measure requiring public schools to teach elementary agriculture was debated with a substitute making it mandatory for larger districts and advisory elsewhere. An amendment adding vocal music to the curriculum passed to engrossment alongside a 16 hour train crew limit bill and a poll tax voting provision. Fire safety and voting access bills also advanced to engrossment.
A terse legal notice outlines Terrell reorganization of DeKalb College chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1839. It also mentions Green claims about separate property for married women and Green authority to review appeal bond solvency. Hudsouth incorporates an independent school district in Alps Brewster County.
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