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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Austin March 23 After receiving a resolution condemning dilatory tactics the Texas House spent an hour debating resuming business. Members denounced insurgent press reports and filibuster charges while Fitzhugh and others sought to kill the measure, but it finally prevailed.
Ex Speaker Kennedy plans to resign with the House Journal recording the action after Reedy withdrew his resolution. Debates centered on Governor influence and personal wage charges. The House also passed Harmon’s bill on attorney appearances by briefs and engrossed Fulle’s bill requiring appeal bonds.
A peaceful yet effective filibuster in Austin saw the House stall on printing the bank guarantee bill and the full rendition while delaying the Reedy resolution and an unopposed recount measure. Insurgents predict the full rendition bill will be killed, with Speaker Hill dubbed Aguinaldo of the movement.
A terse line notes that some ready cash would greatly help during a period described as troublous times, implying financial strain and a request or suggestion for immediate funds.
John Phillips, a black man, pleaded guilty in district court to robbery and received a five year penitentiary sentence. The charge says he forced gambling opponents to return winnings near Pilot Point. Court adjourned with other jury trials postponed.
San Antonio March 23 a young Austin society man identified as E Durfee was arrested yesterday morning on a swindling charge. Local merchants report he passed checks totaling 125 dollars not backed by bank deposits. Durfee says he will make good the losses.
The store invites patrons to visit the Millinery Department to select ready trimmed Easter hats. A new shipment of street hats arrived yesterday. The ad highlights Kabo Corsets Cadet Hosiery Munsing Underwear Money Bak Silk Hanan Shoes and Guyer Hats.
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