Santa Fe line gains potential Denton connection after court ruling
Texas Supreme Court decision upholds Trinity and Brazos Valley lease use of Katy rails from Waxahachie to Dallas and bars local freight at intermediate stations. The ruling may clear Santa Fe's path to build a Dallas entry via Denton, removing a major objection raised by Ripley.
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Ripley
Fort Worth
Santa Fe
Krum
Dallas
Denton
Katy
Railroad Commission
Texas and Brazos Valley
Waxahachie
Dalas
Texas Supreme Court
T. and B. V
Austin
Supreme Court
Ve. Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway Company
Travis
Missouri Ity
Brazos Valley
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Trinity and
Texas
Presbyterians condemn Mexican race track concession
The Texas Presbyterian synod meeting in San Angelo denounced Mexico for granting Col. Matt Winn a concession to operate a race track in Laurez. The resolution will be sent to the state department urging government intervention.
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San Angelo
Tex
Texas Presbyterian Synod
Mexico
Matt Winn
Laurez
State Department
Special tiluration inviting new bank customers
A bank sends a courteous offer inviting non customers to visit. Officers promise confidential transactions and a large fire proof vault for valuables. They emphasize friendly neighborly service and aim to attract new patrons with best efforts to earn continued business.
Local Bank Officers Named in A. J. Nance Presidency
A. J. Nance serves as president with J. R. Christal as vice president and J. C. Coit as cashier in the bank’s leadership lineup.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
Attorney General Letter on Road Bond Spending in City Streets
A public letter from Attorney General J. T. Sluder states that when a road improvement district includes city streets, residents have the right to street funding from the district unless city authorities forbid it. The opinion notes that municipal voters would pay their share and expect equitable fund use within the district.
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Commissioners’ Court
Zumwalt
J. T. Sluder
Bowman Named Governor Secretay in Penitentiary Case
Governor Campbell named J Richard Bowman of Amarillo as private secretary replacing A M Barton who was appointed financial agent of the state penitentiaries. Bowman, a 4% member of the legislative committee investigating penitentiary and camp conditions, will assume duties immediately.
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Austin
Campbell
J. Richard Bowman
Amarillo
A. M. Barton
Bowman
Experiment Station Location Yet Uncertain for City
The state papers claimed Fort Worth had won the black land experiment station, but that was an error. Newton offers 3,500 to secure the site, while Worth has a 2,000 bonus and a ten year lease. The locating committee will decide on December 1 in Austin.
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Fort Worth
Newton
Worth
Austin
Crowd Praise Echoes At Late Night Showcase
Spectators filled the venue last night expressing high praise as they watched a remarkable performance described as the best show ever seen. The crowd's energy surged as the stage delivered an extraordinary display of talent and dedication.
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Dick Bowman
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