Solons Have Another Week In Busy Legislative Wrap
The Senate passes the anti racing bill and sent it to Governor Campbell for signature. The governor indicated he will sign in correct form. The measure ends the regular session with adjournment set for March 13 and daily suspension days planned ahead. Speaker Kennedy outlined a tight schedule with one bill per member and three Senate days for final actions.
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Austin
Senate
Campbell
House
Kennedy
Tarver
Fort Worth
Start a Bank Account This Year with One Dollar
The notice urges immediate action to open a bank account. It advocates making an initial deposit of one dollar or more as a step toward responsible saving and future happiness.
Scrip Issued For Denton Sewer System Project
R H Evers and J R Christal with the mayor have pressed to raise funds for a Denton sewer scrip system. About $1900 of the needed amount is subscribed with $1000 more expected when two prominent citizens return. Scrip offered in blocks of $50 or more and issued today.
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R. H. Evers
J. R. Christal
Denton
Night Sessions Pass Robertson Anti Race-Betting Bill
In Austin on March 6 both Senate and House held night sessions and transacted substantial business. The Senate approved the Robertson anti race betting measure by 18 to 12 after filibuster efforts and a push for parimutuel racing. The Senate also set March 13 for sine die adjournment by a 17 to 8 vote with six absent. The session closed with discussion of the McCallum fee bill.
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Austin
Senate
House
Texas
Perjury Charge in Carmack Case Continues
In Nashville on March 6 the state pressed its case in the Cooper Sharpe murder trial of Senator Carmack. Prosecution sought to impeach defense witness J. Benning and challenged Cooper's presence on Seventh Avenue the day of the killing. The state said two to three more rebuttal witnesses would testify today, while the defense planned next steps with no time limit, and many lawyers are involved.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharpe
Carmack
J. Benning
Witnes
Cooper's
Seventh Avenue
Coopers
Grand jury in Denton county probes schoolhouse burnings
The Denton county grand jury meets in Denton and summons many men and boys to testify swiftly. The Lewisville Enterprise notes activity in Lewisville as possible action follows the burning of the Lewisville schoolhouse and hints at measures regarding the December school building fire.
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The
Garza Journal
Grand Jury
Denton County
Denton
Lewisville
Trustees Will View School House Plans
The trustees will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock to view plans for the new Central school building. Several architects are present with proposals and the board may stay session into the night completion is uncertain.
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Ety
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