Bailey backs tariff stance at Texas Democratic convention
At Galveston, August 11, the Texas State Democratic convention adopted the majority report backing Senator Bailey on the tariff and endorsing Campbell administration actions. The minority report was tabled by 591 to 142 with related fire rating matters split. delegates backed a platform stressing constitutional duties, state rights, education, and independent boards for state institutions.
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Bailey
Campbell
Hardy
Yancey Lewis
Burgess
A. & M. College
Normals
University
William Sheth Williams Elected State Chairman
J Sheth Williams of Paris was elected State Chairman by acclamation on motion. He is a Colquitt supporter.
Bailey for President Resolution Adopted by Rising Vote
A resolution teyndering Senator J. W. Bailey to the National democracy for the presidential nomination was offered and adopted by a rising vote with few dissenters hooted by the other side. Signatures include Wm. Pacon Greenyil T. N. Jones Clarence Ousley Monta J Moore Wm. Masterson and H. Airby.
Colquitt Nominated for Governor by Sanction from Sherman Leaders
Hon O B Colquitt was nominated for governor by W L Sanford of Sherman amid 58 seconds of applause. The nomination was seconded by C C McDonald of Kaufman County and T G Milliken of Denton County.
Anti Bailey Faction Forms In Galveston Meeting
A provisional committee was formed by the anti Bailey faction in Galveston on Wednesday afternoon to organize statewide efforts to defeat Senator Bailey in the primaries two years ahead. G W Riddle of Dallas was chosen temporary chairman with about 100 attendees. Congressman Henry of Wade delivered the principal address criticizing Bailey's ties to the waters-Pierce Wil company.
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Bailey
G. W. Riddle
Dallas
Henry of
Wade
Wate's- Pierce Wil Company
Platform Committee’s Endorsed and Rejected Planks
The platform committee voted 26 to 4 against proposed planks including a quart law, banning liquor sales premises, closing saloons at night, supporting county option in Nebraska, and prohibiting officials from taking fees from public service corporations. It reaffirmed past language calling officials to obey the people and oppose embezzlement of power, and endorsed majority nominations.
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Platform Committee
Colquitt Praises Platform and Names State Chairman
Colquitt expressed high approval of the platform calling it the greatest ever adopted in Texas. He also welcomed the election of Sheb Williams as state chairman.
Check Easier Than Cash for $55.98 Says Bank Ad
A man with $55.98 in coins and bills discovers a check is a faster plus guaranteed receipt of payment. With funds in a bank, writing a check would simplify settling the debt. EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK
House Condemns Convention Advice
The House denounces guidance given to upcoming state conventions and urges delegates to attend to their own business.
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HOUSE
Kennedy
Brisco
Legislature Calls Adjournment Amid Galveston Platform Push
In Austin on August 11 both houses debated a Republican Dal platform plank. The Senate moved a concurrent resolution for adjournment on Monday August 15 in line with the platform and governing beliefs. The House criticized the Galveston convention for overreaching and deferred action until tomorrow.
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Austin
Galveston
Senate
Watson
New Orleans Favored And Senate Adopts Exposition Move
The Senate passed a House concurrent resolution endorsing New Orleans for the Panama Canal exposition. A favorable report on the bill to reorganize the Seventieth Judicial district was adopted. A motion to adjourn until tomorrow prevailed amid talks on a fading measure.
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New Orleans
Senate
Seventieth Judicial District
Fort Worth Resolutions Advise Extend Ten-Mile Law to Churches
The Fort Worth arrangements presented resolutions urging the legislature to extend the ten mile law to churches and all schools while commending the Governor for opposing saloons. Twenty three senators attended when Watson offered a Senate adjournment resolution praising Campbell administration policies.
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Fort Worth
Arrang
Senate
Watson
Weather Report for New Orleans and Texas Points
Tonight and Friday part ly cloudy weather. Precipitation yesterday at Texas points included Amarillo 0.01, Paris 1.26, Sherman 1.08, Fort Worth 0.04. Highs reported Abilene 102, Ballinger 104, Corsicana 164, Cuero 102, Kerrville 109, Waco 102, Denton 93.
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Sherman
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Lam
Pasag
Waco
Wakaha
Thie
Dentors
Mayor Gaynor Resting Comfortably After Shooting
Mayor Gaynor remains in a stable condition with wounds in the neck and mouth healing. No sign of blood poisoning yet. Gallagher, the shooter, hopes for war but does not admit intent. An anonymous letter to Street Commissioner Bill Edwards, who overpowered Gallagher, threatens him in the fray.
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Gallagher
Gorry
Bill Edwards
Pierce Fordyce Oil Co to Move Headquarters
North Texas offices of Pierce Fordyce Oil Co will relocate from Dallas to Fort Worth. W. W. Harris manager for the Fort Worth section announced the move today. Local Board of Trade must still work out several details.
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Pierce—Fordyce Oil CO
Fpowt Worth
Fort Worth
Texas
North Texas
Dallas
Fort Pierce
Fordyce Oil Company
Worth
W. W. Harris
Board of Trade
Plains Country Rainfall Reports Signal Mixed Showers
Rain reports from Tex line Channing Dalhart and other Plains country sections show fair to good showers. Storms cause washouts north of Denver and Amarillo as weather updates circulate.
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Channing
Dalhatt
Plains Country
Denver
Amarillo
Denton County Divorce and Marriage Trends Report
Records show rising divorce filings in Denton County with 30 divorces and 122 marriage licenses from January 1 to August 9, about a quarter of marriages. District court cases include 15 damages suits and 32 debt and foreclosure actions. estimates suggest many more families may follow the same pattern.
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Denton County
District Court
United States
Pee
Denton
Petition for Possession of Condemned Frozen Eggs
New York August 11 Tay United States Packing company petitions for possession of a thousand cans of frozen eggs condemned by federal authorities and seized at the King County Refining plant. The petition says 800 cans were produced in Texas and only one can was examined by the Department of Agriculture in Washington.
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New York
Tay United States Packing Company
King County Refining Company
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Majestic Airdome Seeks New Song Headlines
Albert Von Tilzer tops New York showcases with How Do You Go Miss Josepaine. Dain ty waltz Nora Malone Call Me by Phone gains attention. PF rile features big hit Whats the Use of Saving Money.
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New York
Josepaine
Nora Malone
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