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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
1
The Texas House reconsidered and passed the bill to fund assistant district attorneys after voting to kill it last night. The House voted to rescind the favorable position on Carnegie gifts to the State University, recalling Homestead riots and signaling independence from outside endowments.
An advertisement promotes opening a bank account for children with one dollar or more as the best holiday gift. It emphasizes lasting pleasure, teaching saving habits, and wholesome behavior, offering a bank book recording the first deposit to present on Christmas morning.
Exchange National Bank shows officers A J Nance president J R Christal vice president J C Coit cashier R L Bass assistant cashier and directors A J Nance C Coat J R Christal A M Bush E F Bates C A Williams A C Owsley Dr J M Inge R lL Base listed as part of the bank’s leadership roster.
Dr J A Abbott pure food commissioner reports the Texas pure food bill has passed, with House conferees concurring in Senate amendments removing caffeine theme and saccharin. Abbott lauds stronger enforceable provisions and awaits the governor’s signature.
Austin dispatch notes a bustling legislative scene as reporters describe chaotic conditions inside the house with lawmakers and staff moving rapidly under pressure. The report hints at a continuation on page 3 detailing debates and procedural friction.
In Austin on March 12 the Kennedy investigation report heats up with a 2 PM debate in the Texas House. Telegrams between Speaker Kenne dy and stenographer Kendig are read as part of the evidence, and the committee plans a factual summary of findings without explicit recommendations. The session draws a large crowd and strong public interest.
Tonight partly cloudy and colder. Saturday fair and warmer. New Orleans La March 12.
Legislative record notes Miss Kendig hired as class A clerk at $120 monthly on Jan 15 but not reporting until Feb 26 and paid one month salary. Committee finds no prior service, cites additional $97 for special hires, and outlines four political camps on the Speaker Kennedy matter. Kennedy issues a printed statement detailing McEachin matter and Foulks substitution payments.
Senators sign expulsion resolution to unseat Ha com Thomas amid charges of lobbying. Three more have agreed to sign, needing twenty one votes to expel. Indications point to action this afternoon in the Senate.
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