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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
1
Nearly six hundred Texas House and Senate members arrived in Galveston by special train. A reception committee greeted them as the party explored the city with car rides, a medical college visit, and an oyster roast. The trip from Austin went smoothly and weather was ideal.
Austin February 20 The legislature faces a clash over Alamo property in San Antonio with a De Zavala faction seeking custody and a bill placing control with a commission favored by the Driseuh faction The Senate may choose a middle course by entrusting either the commission or the Superintendent of buildings and grounds with the property Senate and House aim to avoid a clash. Senator Hudspeth to propose Monday to validate federal Fort Bliss title near El Paso the issue arises from an unauthorized patent requested by Governor Ross leaving the government without title. Culberson county rent proposal to split from eastern El Paso county advances in House via minority report after Mc Gowan blocked the majority.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon bids for the Denton sewerage system will be opened and the contract awarded to the lowest bidder. Over the past week contractors visited Denton to inspect the ground and prepare estimates. It is believed that between twenty five and thirty bids will be filed by the time of the opening.
AUTLIN Feb 26 Nearly all legislators with their families departed the capital last night for a trip. Continued on page 2.
The 10 club Texas league met at the Terminal hotel in Houston February 16. By 1 o clock no details were disclosed though it is believed the Oklahoma City franchise issue dominated talks. Both cities may stay in the league with a third city added. schedule postponed pending league composites.
Local shop highlights seasonable sewing goods for spring and a shoe department with attractive pumps and oxfords priced competitively. The ad emphasizes fashionable footwear at lower prices than rivals.
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