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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
5
Austin August 6 Governor Campbell avoided committing to a United States Senate bid. He refused to deny reports of a candidacy, saying he is too busy governing to state plans yet. Close associates expect him to seek a third term then oppose Bailey or Culberson. He added he would consider the matter later.
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Anton Voitle a 45 year old farmer is jailed on murder charges in the shooting of Otte Voscamp returning home from Columbus Texas. Voscamp had testified recently against Voitle in a criminal case and threats to his life were reported. A single shotgun and shells found near the body link Voitle to the crime. he denies guilt.
Dallas reports say Texas railroad general managers will not handle a bale of Texas cotton this year unless compress men insure the cotton before shipment. Railroads claim they face all losses and unfair burden if insured. Compressors have refused to insure. A prolonged stand could halt cotton movement this fall and impact world commerce.
Joe Carr and Edwergoums, Texas cowboys from the Panhandle, travel home from six years abroad in South Africa Australia and Fiji. Shipwrecked on a native island they were treated as gods with Carr crowned king and Burns a prince. They fled cannibals after two years until a rescue ship appeared. They show tattooed faces and Pacific weapons as proof. A Denton friend links Bill Burns to a missing San Saba county brother.
Washington dispatch lists President Taft’s planned travel from El Paso on October 16 through Dallas on October 25, with stops in San Antonio Corpus Christi Houston and Chas P Taft’s ranch. The schedule covers October 16 to October 25 and includes travel nights and mornings across Texas and adjacent locations.
MARFA August 6 Former Land Commissioner J J Terrell was acquitted by a jury on charges that he attacked a man with firearms. The case arose from disputes over enforcing homestead laws. Terrell denied the allegations and was cleared.
An executive session of the Plumbers' union members who struck yesterday met this morning and decided to keep the strike going until their requested concessions are won. Employers call it a strike. plumbers call it a lockout.
In Montgomery on August 6 the Alabama House approved statewide prohibition by a 70 to 29 vote amid wild enthusiasm. Speaker Carmichael closed the debate as supporters cheered. passage awaited in the Senate with expectant optimism that the amendment will be ratified by voters.
Marfa Texas Aug 6 Ernest Heatchen watchman at the oil tanks was badly burned when a lantern he carried past a car load of oil exploded. The blast wrecked the oil tanks burned the company's office and caused substantial damage to the surrounding area.
The Texas Farmers Union convention approved raising annual dues from 80 cents to one dollar at Galveston. The meeting adjourned with committees to report after noon and it is believed next year’s convention will also be held in Galveston.
Attorney General Davidson ruled the Governor may approve the deficiency appropriation to fund auditors for the penitentiary books and related work. The decision clears obstacles for the penitentiary investigation committee which did not meet this morning.
Waxahachie Tex Aug 6 Joe Powell thirty five employee of the street railway company killed himself this morning firing a bullet from a revolver He quit work and went home where he took his own life He leaves a widow and three children
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