Judge Robertson Switches on Submission Vote
In Austin on January 21, Judge J. H. Robertson from Travis county announced he would support submission despite his district’s opposition. As former committee chair at the state convention he wrote the plank for submission and now cites inconsistency in opposing it. He remains an anti prohibitionist and predicts a 50 000 vote defeat for the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Jenking
F. F. Hill
Denton
House
Mobley
Hill
Kennedy
Fitzhugh
Tarrant
Senate
Terrell
Mayfield
Hudspeth
Howe
Ray
Banking
Dar
Hunt's Cure Advertisement Claim
A fragment states Hunt's Cure is marketed for skin disease and stealing cases with claims of instant relief and prompt cure and an absolute guarantee.
Exhumed Body and Autopsy Report in Cooper Murder Case
Nashville, Tenn. witnesses and jurors ready as state unveils a post mortem on Carmack. The defense questions the timing and intent, while both sides await trial in the controversial case.
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STATE
Cooper
Carmack
Nashville
Tenn
Colonel Cooper
Young Cooper
Janger
President Helps Orphans in Macon Ga With Electric Bitters
A Macon Georgia orphanage head praises Electric Bitters after nine years of use. The tonic is said to invigorate vital organs purify blood aid digestion and boost appetite. Marketed at 5 cents by J F Raley & Co. for female complaints.
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Orplans
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
J. F. Raley & Co
Capudine for That Headache Helps Clear Nerves
Capudine for That Headache offers quick relief for a foggy head and tense nerves. If you woke with a headache or nervous sensations, this remedy aims to fit you for business by clearing the head. Available at local drug stores.
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Capudine
Waters-Pierce to form new Texas oil company
Judge H B Priest said Waters-Pierce Oil directors will meet to form a new Texas company after ouster of the old firm and a large fine. He believed a new charter could be issued and that nearly 2,060,000 dollars in penalties would not affect the new venture.
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ST. Louis
Priest
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Eriest
Waters-Pierce Oil Banished From Texas For Good
Dispatches from Dallas report the Waters-Pierce Oil company will pay its large fine and continue business in Texas. Attorney General Davidson declares the firm banished for good and says the people have kicked it out to stay out for all time.
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Austin
Jam
Dallas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Davidson
Submissionists Block Legislation Sparks Texas Legislature Clash
Austin report shows lawmakers split over submission on constitutional amendments. Governors and leaders threaten actions as eleven senators oppose the plan while House leaders and party factions debate tactics, with petitions and telegrams from citizens urging a vote for submission.
State normal site fate to be decided by Senate
In Austin on January 21 the Senate will decide where the next State normal will be located. The Education committee reported Senator Alexander's bill to establish a State normal at Thorp Springs with an amendment requiring candidates to provide a satisfactory location and necessary buildings.
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Austin
Senate
Fiucation Committee
Alexander
Thorp Springs
Capudine Promises Fast Relief for Various Aches
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid remedy for headaches including nervous and travel related pains, stomach cramps, and female troubles. It claims quick effects and urges purchase from druggists.
Runaway Team Incident Injures Infant in Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports a runaway team belonging to J. W. Wright in the early morning. By-stander James Haygood, six years old, was knocked down and likely fatally injured and taken to a hospital. The team also struck a carriage injuring infant E. P. Reynolds.
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Fort Worth
J. W. Wright
James Haygood
E. P. Reynolds
Dench Stock Feed Sold By Denton Grocers
Denton produced stock feed advertised for wholesale and retail sale. Sacks weigh 196 pounds and are described as versatile for mixing with other feedstuffs or feeding alone. Sold through grocers and distributed locally.
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Denton Dil
Denton Trust Offers 7 Percent Farm Land Loans
Business is Business and a Denton Trust Company ad declares lower farm loan rates by offering a 7 percent loan on land, urging borrowers to switch from high interest. The note positions the bank as a favorable lender for farmers seeking affordable credit.
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Denton Trust Company
Denton Tax Notice for 1909 Street Tax Payment
Taxpayers may pay the 1909 street tax to B. H. Deavenport at the Denton County National Bank from now until February 1, 1909 for $3, after which the tax rises to $6. Treas.
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Denton County National Bank
B. H. Deavenport
Treas
Unclear ad fragment for Sasmon cough syrup cure
An advertisement fragment promotes Sas mons cough syrup claiming to heal throat and lung inflammation and provide rest and peaceful sleep even for infants.
Second quake rattles Smyrna with no damage
A second earthquake was felt in Smyrna yesterday but caused no damage or injuries. residents reported shaking felt across the town, yet structures remained intact and no emergency response actions were required.
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Smyrna
New Bills Introduced In Senate and House
On Wednesday January 21 bills of general interest were introduced in both chambers. Senate proposals include real liens for mechanics and artisans, open quail season dates, teacher exam regulation, county judge qualifications, game law amendments, raffles prohibition, and a salaries reform for county officers. House measures cover estate management parity for spouses, murder class change to felonious homicide, true consideration in conveyances, and burglary penalties for thefts under fifty dollars. A hearing on the race track betting bill is set for next Thursday with large anticipated attendance.
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Senate
Senter
Hume
Hudspeth
Veale
Sturgeon
Nickells
Jenkins
Ray
Mobley
Austin
Tuberculous Sanitarium Bill Advances in Senate Panel
The Senate Public Health committee agreed to report favorably on a bill creating a tuberculous sanitarium and appropriating 200000 dollars for the first cost. No location is named.
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Austin
Senate Public Health Committee
Legislature Overrules Governor Veto On 4-Mile Law
Nashville voters report a 62 to 36 legislative override of Governor Patterson's veto on the 4 mile law as of January 21. The move shifts state policy after the veto confrontation.
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Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
State-wide prohibition bill advances through Senate
A prohibition measure to ban the manufacture of intoxicants has cleared the Senate and is expected to pass the House, with officials predicting a veto by the executive branch if approved.
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Senate
House
Cotton and Livestock Markets Report From Denton Fort Worth
Cotton prices rise across Liverpool New York and New Orleans markets with futures and spot gains. Local receipts show light lint and miscellaneous activity while Fort Worth livestock totals list cattle hogs and calf prices with ongoing uptrends in calves and hogs.
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Denton
Jan
Liverpool
New Orleans
Maeees
Fort Worth
Australian Leaf Promises Relief for Women's Ailments
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe, reliable regulator for back pains urinary bladder or kidney trouble and female weaknesses. It claims to relieve inflammation and ulcers and lists sales details in vague terms with the Grey Co. branding.
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Mother Gray
Soether
Grey. Co
Roy
Springfield deadlock over U S Senator successor candidates named
Reports from Springfield list possible successors to Senator Hopkins including Foss Stringer Shurtleff Mason Lowden and McKinley amid a stalled election. In Greenville Col P G Carter, Confederate veteran, died near Celeste. Fort Worth bank theft case moves forward with Homan posting bond. Orange diver Bower presumed drowned in Sabine River. Nacogdoches Chester Williams captured in La after confessing to wife murder. Katy railroad president in Fort Worth discusses delayed Texas legislative action and potential resigning if Hill buys.
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Springfield
U. S
Hopkins
Foss
Lawrence B. Stringer
Shurtleff
Wm. E. Mason
Frank O. Lowden
Wm_ McKinley
Greenville
P. G. Carter
Celeste
Fort Worth
Jleftwich
Homan
First National Bank
Toway
Ty-Eighth District Court
Orange
Freq Bower
Sabine River
Bower
G. A. Hooper
Nacogdoches
Chester Williams
Deridder
Willams
Jan
Johné
Katy Railroad
Oklahoma City
Texas
Jottne
Hill
Family Awakened As Roof Fails In
A family slept through the night until a section of the roof began to fail, waking them and prompting an alert. No injuries reported and emergency services were called to assess structural damage.
Supreme Court upholds the city commission plan
Austin Jan 21. The Supreme Court refused E. Orrick’s plea for rehearing, upholding Fort Worth’s commission form. Orrick, former city attorney, had challenged the charter as unconstitutional. McCormick vs Kampmann from Bexar county noted in the same report.
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Austin
Supreme Court
E. ©. Orrick
City of
Fort Worth
Orrick
McCormick Vs. Kampmann
Bexar County
Denton Seed House Receives Spring Seed Shipment
The Denton Seed House announces a spring shipment of garden seeds totaling 2,300 pounds. The notice invites buyers to inspect the bulk stock before purchase and offers courteous service to truck growers and large purchasers.
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Denton
W. Kanady
Commission suit against railroad over delayed passenger trains
The Texas railroad commission filed suit against the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway for violating its ruling that passenger trains run within thirty minutes of the advertised schedule. The action targets passenger trains Nos. 4 and 264 at Hillsboro.
Accident Policy Payment to Clem Brown Noted
The report states Clem Brown received a payout of $14.16 from the American Life and Accident Insurance Co after an accident that injured his shoulder.
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T. J. White
American Life and Accident Insurance Co
Clem Brown
Harness and Shoe Repair Shop Ad
A. A. ANDERSON offers harness and shoe repairing with the best grade harness oil. Special attention given to rubber heels and good buggy whips.
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R. R. Turner
West Oak St
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Creditacoes
G. M. Gentry
Y. M. Turpin
Jim Goode
S. Ball
H. Rains
G Paschall
R. T. Yerby
R. Ledbetter
W.F. Egan
ED I Key
Southland University
Bolivar Street
E. H. Eegan
North Elm
A. R. McGintie
Wiley Smith
Ot Ae Street
Souk
Walter Doyle
Shropshire Bucks
Springside Dairy Farm
Tre
Jim Good
Appa i
Hickory Street
P. O
Pettyjohn
P. O. Bak
T. J Whites Saddle Shop
Peoples’ 10Me Telephone CO
L. Darbyshire
Rochester
N. Y
J. M. Pinkley
Cowboy Bootmaker
S. B. Randall
Flow
Febié
Western Union
J. H. Clark
Taylor Bros
GEO. Kincaid
Tipewriter
O. M. Curtis
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
Frank Wilkerson
P._ LIPSCOMB
Ada Kincaid
West Highland Street
Jake Johnson
New Phone
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Old Roark Barn
North Locust Street
Hart
Waters-Pierce Oil CO
Txas
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East Side Square
Cena
New York
City Commission
A. A. Anderson
West Oak Street
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