Senate rejects Campbell name for insurance board dispute
The Senate stands pat, blocking Campbell from naming the insurance board and signaling a likely fifth special session. Hudspeth's resolution to have Colquitt name the board passed 16 to 12 with one pair absent as a House free conference with no agreement persists.
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Senate
Pat
Campbell
Insurance Board
Austin
Colquitt
Hudspeth
Free Conference Committee
House
Alexander
Yantis Resolution Delays Disfranchisement Bill in Texas House
In the House today the Yantis resolution asking Texas members of Congress to support the disfranchisement of Negroes was postponed until Thursday, effectively stalling the bill. The penitentiary bill was debated over its education and recreation provisions, with Ballinger and Lawson offering an amendment to strike the section, which was tabled.
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Austin
Yantis
Texas
Congress
Ballinger
Lawson
House Recesses After Penitentiary Debate
After a lengthy debate over sections of the penitentiary bill about prisoner punishment the House recessed until this afternoon.
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House
Progress on Prison Bill Assembly Hears Amendment Adopted
Supporters of a prison reform bill press for enactment as they seek to split prison board appointments between Colquitt and Campbell. An amendment to remove bond members named by Governor Campbell from his administration was adopted in the Senate.
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Colquitt
Campbell
Senate
Railroad Claim Bill Signed by Governor
The governor signed the railroad claim validation bill known as the Z. and G. N. bill. It carries the emergency clause and becomes law immediately.
State finances begin new year with cash balance
The State of Texas started a new fiscal year with a general fund cash balance of 1,424,641.61 and total funds balance of 1,739,753.92. Bonds on hand across funds totaled at least 18,188,029.03. Disbursements for the quarter ending August 31 amounted to 2,173,692.59.
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State of Texas
Death of TD.C Bolinger General Attorney at Southern Pacific
Waco reports the death of TD C Bolinger, general attorney for Southern Pacific lines based in San Antonio. He died in Colorado, and his funeral is planned for next week in Waco.
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Waco
Td.c Bolinger
Southern Pacific Lines
San Antonio
Bolinger
Colorado
Fire destroys Matlock residence. Bates family away at time
A West Oak street home owned by Mrs. B. C. Matlock Frederick Oklahoma and occupied by R. R. Bates burned Thursday night. Fire origin unknown as family was downtown. House valued around 4000 with 3000 insured contents about 1500 with 1000 coverage. Fire plug distance hindered efforts.
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West Oak Street
B. C. Matlock
Frederick
R. R. Bates
Mr. Bates
E. L. Hopkins
Deaven—port & Co
Jasper *& Jasper
Georgia Democrats Nominate Hoke Smith for Governor
The Georgia Democratic convention nominated Hoke Smith for governor with 233 votes to 78 for Joseph M. Brown. Smith led in the convention ballot, signaling the party’s choice for the upcoming race.
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Hoke Smith
Brown
Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
New Orleans Weather Tonight Partly Cloudy to Saturday
Texas precipitation yesterday limited to a few points Galveston .60 Parig .28 Wharton .50 and Henrietta .04 inches. Heat moderated with a 100 degree high at Mezia Waco and Waxahachie. Coolest spots Lampasas and Nacogdoches at 68 degrees. Denton reached 93/75.
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Parig
Wharton
Henrietta
Texas
Mezia
Waco
Wax— Achie
Lampasas
Nacog
Denton
Why Not Save Your Money
A bank advert invites both small and large depositors to open steel bank accounts for home saving. It urges starting with one dollar and regularly depositing weekly, promising rapid growth and claiming to “keep the key.”
Pioneer Dies Suddenly in Denton County After Long Rural Life
W H Taylor a Denton County resident since 1857 died suddenly at his son in law M G Parkeys home two and a half miles southeast of Denton between 2 and 3 am Friday of heart failure He had been weak a week or two and was 75 years old He served in the Confederate army and leaves seven children among them Jim Taylor Lindsay Taylor George Taylor S B Randall J Taylor and Mrs A W Goble Funeral set for Saturday at the Parkey home with I C O F cemetery interment and United Confederate Veterans camp to attend and provide honorary pallbearers
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W. H. Taylor
Denton County
M. G. Parkey
Denton
South Elm Street
Hiland Park
Taylor
Jim Taylor
Randall County
M. G. Rkey
Lindsay
Defendant Libbie Harmonson Tested In Harmonson Suit
Mrs Libbie Harmonson testified on the stand for the defense in Harmonson vs Harmonson after a lengthy argument by opposing counsel. The jury was excused during the morning session and direct examination was not finished by 2 o clock.
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Libbie Harmon
Haxgmonson Vs. Harmonson
Seagraves Released After Post Office Burglary Charge
Roanoke young man Bell Segraves, arrested last week for burglarizing the Roanoke post office, was released when the grand jury found no evidence. He is described as a member of a well known Roanoke family and his honeymoon was interrupted by the arrest.
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Roanoke
Bell Segraves
Young Segraves
China would pay Roosevelt for services as adviser
The Chinese empire seeks ex-President Roosevelt for a regent adviser role and is reportedly prepared to offer a magnificent salary to secure his services.
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China
Roosevelt
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