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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
5
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Kellie launches a Senate bill to restrict political speeches in churches citing concerns over campaign influence and church state boundaries. The proposal draws support from advocates for civic freedom and church groups seeking clearer limits on election-related messaging.
In Austin on February 17 Senator Kellie introduced a bill to make political speeches in churches a misdemeanor punishable by a $50 fine or ten days in jail. Senators Terrell Sturgeon and Cofer opposed or questioned the measure, with Terrell seeking to block it and Sturgeon criticizing it as a threat to free speech and religious freedom. The bill was referred to the judiciary committee after initial debate.
A list of individuals including A J Nance C Gok J R Christal A M Bush E F Bates Co A Williams A C Owsley Dr J M Inge R bass and Bass appears as part of the record. The fragment records multiple names likely associated with a legal or medical filing.
The Texas House approved the West Texas normal measure after strong speeches by Bowman and Parker. The body also passed a bill to regulate claims against corporations and allow permanent school funds to buy district bonds. Senate action included a Kellie bill for closed rail cars from November 15 to March 15, and a probe into the Thomas charges with a delay to report back tomorrow.
Justice Webb found Wadill Worsham responsible for the death of Tom Fore, a McKinney restaurant man, who was shot near the city last night. Worsham is jailed and declining to testify. The shooting occurred at the home of W. M. Wordsworth.
Austin February 17 reports a far reaching measure favorably discussed in the legislature. The bill by Representative Self would make it a misdemeanor for anyone to loan money at more than 10 percent annual interest. Continued on page 3.
Lawton Oklahoma February 17 Geronimo the famed Apache leader died today at Fort Sill. The report notes his death ends a long era in Native American history.
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