Denton Fire Insurance Rate Reduction Meeting Called
Hon. A C Owsley calls Denton business leaders to a 4 pm Monday gathering at City Hall to push fire insurance rate reductions. The plan: form a committee, address gasoline storage, clean yards, and other safe practices to lower rates with insurers. Insurance men cite potential cuts beyond current board rates if hazards are removed. National Bank.
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A. C. Owsley
Chamber of Commerce
Owsley
Receting
Denton
Alvin C. Owsley
Chronicle
Hoosier Port Poem Writer James Whitcomb Riley Ill
James Whitcomb Riley the Hoosier poet is gravely ill at his Indianapolis home with paralysis. The poet is kin to Mrs. Viola Riley Berry and Misa Riley of this city.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Hoosier Port
Indianapolis
Viola Riley Berry
Misa Riley
Prospective Candidates Named in Bailey Senate Race
In the two year horizon before Bailey’s race, potential challengers include Cone Johnson Congressmen Hardy Randell Henry and Burleson and Juds Yancey Lewis of Dallas.
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Bailey
Cone Johnson
Hardy
Randell
Henry
Burleson
Juds- Yancey Lewis
Dallas
Mrs Bergan Dies in Boerne From Spider Bite
Mrs Anna Bergan died in Boerne on Thursday from effects of a spider bite she sustained two days earlier.
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Anna Bergan
Boerne
Recall Candidates Win in Dallas Trustees Recall Election
J. D. Carter and J. B. McGraw defeated John W. George and John C. Mann for Dallas board of trustees. Light turnout with 3,775 votes of 12,000 plus registered. The recall stems from non reelection of Dallas High principal Joseph Morgan and opposition to Superintendent Lefevre. George and Mann had been elected in 1908 and recently reelected. Denton ties noted with F. A. Hauskin chosen to replace Morgan and George's Denton county ties highlighted. local Dallas papers backed the old board odds against Carter and McGraw.
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Dallas
J. D. Carter
J. B. McGraw
John W. George
John C. Mann
Board of Trusees
Gomn
Georgs
Morgan
Mr. George
Denton County
A. M. George
The
News and Times-Herald
Careter and McCraw
Mayor Gaynor Infirm from Wounds Sparks Widespread Concern
Surgeons report Mayor Gaynor is more than holding his own but relatives and friends remain greatly anxious about the severity of his wounds. Messages of sympathy continue to pour in from Americans nationwide.
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Gaynor
Knights Templar Set Next Meeting in Denver Cal 1913
The thirty first triennial conclave of the Knights Templar adjourned in Chicago after several days to meet next in Denver Cal in 1913 Wm B Mellish of Cincinnati was elected grand commander.
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Knights Templar
Chicago
Denver
Cal
Wm. B. Melish
Cincinnati
Cotton Growth in East India Fails to Deliver
American consuls report that cotton farming in East India has not yielded quality or quantity. Tree cotton, once hailed as a breakthrough, did not meet expectations.
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East
India
Gore investigation hearings move to Sulphur after McAlester
The Gore inquiry into the Indian matter continues with hearings moved from McAlester to Sulphur. The investigation's sessions at McAlester wrapped up Thursday and Friday began in Sulphur.
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Gore
McAlester
Senators Push for Immediate 10 Mile Bill Vote
A group of senators demands rapid action on a 10 mile bill urging an immediate mandating report. They seek swift passage and a formal briefing on the legislation's implications and deadlines.
Senate Battles Over New Insurance Bill in Texas
In Austin on August 11 the senate debated a controversial insurance bill amid a crowded gallery. Proponents and antis clashed over methods to advance or defeat the measure as a five day special session winds down and a free conference committee negotiates with the senate on a separate measure banning prize fight films.
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Marshall
House
Antonio
Dennison
Senate
Ten Mile Bill Postponement Draws Senate Test
In Austin on August 11 Senator Cofer said the Judiciary committee delaying its report on the ten mile bill amounts to a refusal to allow a senate vote. Meachum moved to table the resolution, followed by Bracfield and Willacy.
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Tex
Senate
Cefer
Judiciary Committee No. 2
Cofer
C. C. Stokes
San Antonio
Judiciary Committee
Meachum
Bracfield
Willacy
Senate Votes 15 to 13 on Debate Limitation Motion
The senate ordered the previous question on Méeachum motion to limit debate to three minutes per side on the ten mile bill from committee. Argument ends at 3 o'clock as the senate is expected to reject the resolution calling for the bill. Lieutenant Governor Davidson appointed Adams and Kellie antis and Ratcliff and Perkins pros to attend Stokes funeral. equal division prevents vote loss due to the funeral.
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Davidson
Adams
Kellie
Antis
Ratcliff
Perkins
Fros
Stokes
Insurance Bill Up in House in Austin
The House began considering the new insurance bill as reported from the committee. On motion of Terrell of Bexar, the measure advanced in the Texas chamber amid debate.
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Austin
Tex
Terrell
Bexar
Weather Report Shows Warm Texas Heat Across State
The state recorded high temperatures with Brownwood at 106 as the hottest spot, followed by Waxahachie and Lampasas. Several cities including Dallas Fort Worth Paris and Waco reported light precipitation, with cooler readings in Quana and Paris. Denton reached 96 high and 73 low as showers were noted in the northwest.
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Texas
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Brenham
Corsicana
Cuero
Dallas
Dublin
Luang
Mexia
Waco
Weatherford
Fort Worth
Paris
Quanaa
Denton
House Accepts Committee Substitute For New Insurance Law
The house adopted the committee's substitute by viva voce vote and now reads the bill section by section. Amendments are being offered as the measure proceeds through its legislative journey.
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House
Amendment Offered on Insurance Bill Fire Rating Board Powers
The second section of the new insurance bill was read as y'Brian offered an amendment. It would end the terms of fire rating board members with the governor's term. Campbell would appoint one member under the substitute, Col quitt another. Jennings moved to table, arguing it gives power to incoming governors. The amendment was tabled 70 to 7. House recessed until 2 o'clock.
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Brian
Fire Rating Board
Campbell
Colquitt
Jennings
Debate Restriction Move in Ten Mile Law Session
Following Blach field’s speech, Meacaum urged immediate action on the ten mile law and moved to limit debate to three minutes. The opposition cried foul, but the chair overruled the point and sustained the motion.
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Blachfield
Cofer
Meacaum
Governor Sends More Messages
Governor Way filed another set of messages on Thursday covering a proposed charter for San Antonio, Lamar County roads, and a correction to the anti prize fight picture Dill.
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Governor Way
San Antonio
Lamar County
Senate Buries 10 Mile Bill After Delayed Action
Senate Judiciary committee 2 postpones the 10 mile law until August 18 after the current special session. an effort will be made to force a report on the measure immediately.
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Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Engrosses Daylight Bill With Hours Change
The House engrossed the daylight bill after amendments setting saloon closing at 7 p m and reducing violations from felony to misdemeanor. The action marks a shift in local alcohol regulation and enforcement seriousness.
Briscoe bill targets salcong treatment offenses
The Briscoe bill to stop treating in salcong makes both the treater and the treatee guilty of a misdemeanor and liable to a fine up to 100 dollars. Assistant Attorney General Leddy says the bill is constitutional.
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Salcong
Leddy
Governor Hay Act and legislative demands discussed
Report notes that supporters believe Governor Hay is preparing a message aimed at urging the legislature to act on submitted demands. The discussion centers on how the forthcoming document will frame the governor's appeal to lawmakers.
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Hay
Incendiary Fire Destroys Home Near Big Springs
Fire early today destroyed the residence of F. M. Hunte six miles east of Big Springs, causing about $6,000 in loss. The family escaped in night clothes. authorities believe arson and are pursuing a clue.
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Big Springs
F. M. Hunte
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