Fourth Spectal Session Opens in Austin With 94 Representatives
The grind at Austin began anew today as the fourth spectral session opened with 94 representatives and 24 senators in session.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
1
Austin Factions Near Compromise Narrow Insurance Debate
In Austin on August 18, reports say Governor’s allies expect no early call for a new Legislature after November elections. A near compromise among Campbell’s program pieces may pass six subjects, except insurance due to broad disagreement. Senate leadership from Dallas backs a competitive insurance system amid administration opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Campbell
Sentor
Senate
Dallas
Fight Over Insurance Bill Energizes Texas Legislature
In Austin this morning the Senate battles over a major insurance bill as lawmakers await the governor’s next moves likely to prompt stronger liquor measures. A resolution creates a seven senator committee to work with the House on the penitentiary bill. The per diem and contingent expense bill advances after unanimous passage. Other measures include the spider bill on cotton ties and a bill shielding creditors of the International and Great Northern railroad from a receiver’s sale.
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Senate
Austin
Senter
House
Davidson
Meachum
Hudspeth
Paulus
Weinert
Greer
Alexander
Kaufman
Bradfield
Peeler
Texas
International and Great Northern Railroad
Ray Introduces Bar and House Bills Listed
Ray of Denton county introduces a repeal bill for the fire rating board law in the House. Stephenson files the car shed bill. Terell and others provision for paying International and Great Northern railroad claims. O Bryant proposes per diem and contingency funds. Self and others push for short-term convict labor. Moller presents the spider bill. Kennedy favors printing 500 penitentiary investigation committee copies. Robertson of Travis opposes as extravagant, but decision to print stands.
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Ray
Denton County
Stephenson
International
Great Northern
Terell
O'Bryan
Self
Moller
Kennedy
Penitentiary Investigation Committee
Robertson
Travis
Senate adjourns to Saturday after fire rating repeal report
After a favorable report on the fire rating repeal bill the Senate adjourned until Saturday afternoon at 4. Hudspeth moved to suspend rules for adoption of the report but lacked enough members present, and Meachum's motion to adjourn was adopted. Continued on the 3rd page.
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Senate
Exchange National Bank asks customers to mention service to friends
A bank requests satisfied customers share their positive experience with friends and mentions possible reciprocal thanks. The note from Exchange National Bank implies appreciation for referrals and future mutual favors.
Taft Roosevelt split widens as New York rift grows
An Oyster Bay dispatch reports the Taft Roosevelt break has arrived with no Roosevelt endorsement of Taft. The clash between Sagamore Hill and Oyster Bay escalates, as Roosevelt aligns with La Follette and others and heads West to push tariff revision while Taft readies a campaign letter reaffirming the Payne Aldrich law.
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Oyster Bay
Taft
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Old Guard
New York State
Sherman
New York
Washington
la Follette
Bristow
Dolliver
Cummins
West
Col
Beverly
Denton Firm Wins Enid Federal Building Contract
The Treasury Department awarded Thomas Lovell & Sons of Denton Texas the Enid Oklahoma Federal Building contract for 96000. The Denton company was selected on August 18 in Washington D C and will oversee construction at the project site.
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Thos, Lovell & Sons
Enid, Ok
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Thomas Lovell & Sons
Denton
Texas
Federal
Enid
Prison Population and Finances Reported for Texas Prisons
In Austin on August 18, Superintendant Herring and Financial Agent Barton released a board-approved Texas penitentiaries report. It shows a balance over $21 000 as of August 1 with receipts since June 30 above $46 000 and disbursements over $42 000. Over 3600 convicts were in the prisons on August 1.
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Austin
Herring
Barton
Texas Penitentiaries
Houston
Texas Dry Farming Congress Opens in El Paso
The Texas Dry Farming congress meets in Eagle Pass on Aug 18 with addresses by J. L. Quicksall F. W. Malley and B. Youngblood of Oklahoma City. The next convention will go to Uvalde and the meeting adjourns Friday.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Texas Dry Farming Congress
J. L. Quicksall
F. W. Malley
B. Youngblood
Oklahoma City
Uvalde
Krum School Nears Completion In Weeks
Alex Smith said the new Krum school building should be finished in about three weeks though work is delayed awaiting plaster materials. Some carpentry and remaining tasks linger.
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Krum
Alex Smith
El Paso elects C. E. Kelly mayor after death of Robinson
El Paso Texas August 18 190? C E Kelly was elected mayor to succeed the late W F Robinson who died after a building collapse while warning firemen. Kelly had been a leading local political figure for five years.
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EL Paso
Tex
C. E. Kelly
W. F. Robinson
Kelly
Robinson
Denton Fire Dept Plans Housewarming Reception
Denton Fire Department votes to host a reception and smoker at City Hall next Wednesday night celebrating the renovation of quarters funded by citizen subscriptions. Committees named for program refreshments and invitations. Weather notes from New Orleans and local temperature records follow.
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Department
Denton
O. M. King
H. —. Caddel
R. B. Rich
P. J. Beyetft
Clarence Smith
W. M. Woods
Jim Goode
J. H. Blanks
Ross Taylor
J. O. Bell Ang
M. King
Nominee Colquitt Skips Legislature Address
Governor nominee Colquitt will not address the House due to a recent bereavement. He informed the legislature he cannot accept the invitation to speak to the members.
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Colquitt
House
Bryan Sees Setback as County Option Defeated
Returns from the Nebraska poll indicate another defeat for W. Bryan. Aldrich, an insurgent, leads the Republican gubernatorial nomination race, while Dahlman appears to have won the Democratic nomination over Shallenberger.
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Nebraska
W.bryan
Aldrich
Ady
Dahlman
Shallenberger
Panhandle Rainfall Reported Across Amarillo and Panhandle
Amarillo reports rainfall in the city and across the Panhandle region with general good rainfall levels noted. The weather update highlights widespread precipitation benefiting agricultural areas and local water supplies.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Large Reward Offered for Rice Murder Case
Sheriff Orr reports a letter from Cleveland offering a large reward for the apprehension of the unknown murderer who shot William L. Rice near his Euclid Heights home at about 10 40 p m on August 6 1910. The reward of 10000 is being provided by HB Blan din J B Zerbe PF H Ginn and W N Cromwall with Pinkerton agency handling the case.
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Sheriff's Office
Cleveland
Ohio
William L. Rice
Rice
Euclid Heights
Messrs. HB
J. Blandin
J. B. Zerbe
PF. H. Ginn
W. N. Cromwall
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Census Figures Released By Bureau Show U S Population Near 95 Million
Indianapolis records 233650 residents up 64486 since 1900 while Columbia University statistician estimates total U S population at nearly 95 million. Chicago figures from directory estimate are noted but unclear.
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Indianapolis
Columbia University
United States
Chicago
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