Amendment to appropriation bill restricts final ball funds
In Austin on April 16 an amendment to the state appropriation bill would withhold ten percent of University funds unless the institution bars final balls and similar functions in 1909 1910. The measure, proposed by Representative Nickells, was adopted by a large majority. Senate briefly met later and passed a Cleburne city charter amendment and a railroad station facilities bill before adjourning until Monday.
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Austin
State University
Nickells
Texan
Senate
Cleburne
Terrell
Some Members Call for Another Special Session
Austin April 16 Some legislators believe the governors fourteen added subjects push the session toward its thirty day limit and may trigger a third called session unless the appropriation bill passes. Local measures share the list, with railroad expansion and depot mandates stirring potential controversy. The Cureton bank guaranty bill faces competition. Bowles of Collin endures light horseplay over base ball. Gov Campbell may nominate Thomas B Love soon to be railroad commissioner, with Senate approval as a condition.
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Austin
Love Seon
Campbell
Thomas B. Love
Love
Senate
Legislature Appropriation Bill Advanced In House
Austin reports the House completed and will introduce its appropriation bill totaling 8 789 051 for two years with nearly 5 000 900 for the first year. Gov signed measures include a felony to sell intoxicants in local option areas. Senate and House added local bills, including a 1.75 tax on out-of-county hunters and Gilmore's bank guaranty bill creating a three member state tuberculosis commission.
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Austin
House
Senate
Gilmore
Bank Guaranty
Probing Bank Ad Urges Start Now For New Account
An era of favorable times invites readers to open a bank account. The ad promises assistance to begin saving and encourages customers to start their banking relationship promptly with the institution.
Exchange National Bank Directors Named
Exchange National Bank lists its directors including A J Nance J C Coit J R Christal A M Bush E F Bates Co A Williams A C Owsley Dr J M Inge R L Bass.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
R. L. Bass
A. M. Bush
E. F. Bates Co
A. Williams
A. C
Owsley
Dr. J. M. Inge
Committee Sets Plan for City Subscribers Canvass
The soliciting and subscribing committee led by Hon. Alvin C. Owsley meets to outline a thorough canvass of city interests for forming a permanent commercial club. Members Foreman Long Schneer Wilson Edwards report favorable early talks with business leaders and initial donations around five dollars, with Mayor Bates drafting a constitution to avoid past issues.
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Messrs
Foreman
Long
Schneer Wilson
Edwards
Alvin C. Owsley
Bates
Williams Favored for State Railroad Commissioner
Austin April 16. Unconfirmed reports name W. D. Williams of Fort Worth as the likely appointee to the State Railroad Commissioner.
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Austin
W. D. Williams
Fort Worth
Meeting on Committee Reports for Commercial Club
A gathering is set at City hall next Wednesday night at 8 o clock to hear committee reports, seek members, and plan a permanent city and county oriented commercial club. Attendance counters opposition to the local government and shows interest in organizing.
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Bowles
Exchange National Bank
Williams
Denton County
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First National Bank
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A. D. Turner
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Ors - Evans
Majestic Theater
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