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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
8
A letter from George A. Post of the Railway Association says northern rail interests praise Governor Colquitt for his rest and peace slogan. The group notes Texas looks to lead in a season of legislative calm and railroad growth, requesting a meeting to compare state legislative work from 1911.
In Gonzales Texas the Wayman Ellis murder trial resumes with testimony starting at 9 o clock. The widow of the deceased George McCullom testifies first as the state features a strong legal team including District Attorney W M Atkinson and Vanderburg. Defense is led by Lieutenant Governor A B Davidson and several local attorneys.
An archival snippet lists Theo Artzt's Orchestra and Dr Sara F Herdman osteopath with two phone entries. Res. N. P. 3056-blue appears as a residential contact reference in Gibbs area.
In Austin on August 2, legislators express confidence that concurrent resolutions urging Governor Colquitt to submit sweeping liquor regulation measures will pass both chambers. Proponents expect a veto, while antis anticipate it will halt further action. No new election-fraud developments emerge as pro leaders await Prohibition committee input before deciding on investigations.
In Austin a tax collector from Bexar County sent a timely remittance of 54 217 from liquor license taxes, averting a state deficit as warrants piled up. The treasury used the funds to pay outstanding warrants, preventing temporary insolvency.
In Austin on August 2, lawmakers face extreme heat which may force a hurried session. A senate member suggested passing the general appropriation bill and governor's measures without debate then adjourn. Judge R. E. Perkins, Cotton Belt general attorney, arrived, sparking speculation amid no railroad legislation on the agenda.
Austin Aug 2 The major theme of the current legislature is reapportionment with only one bill so far to redraw senate districts by Rep Humphrey. Rep Davis of Dallas seeks to use last regular session’s house bill for state rep districts as a basis for a new redistricting measure. Aspirants for higher office watch the process closely.
Austin Texas August 2 The attempt to oust Dr J E Howze as oculist at the blind institute faced a block as he secured a temporary injunction from Judge Wilcox in the Twenty sixth district court preventing the board from acting. Howze contends a conspiracy involving Dr H L Hilgartner former oculist and Professor E Bramlette present superintendent.
A county official from Bexar intervened to help meet obligations that were in jeopardy. The move averted potential failures and ensured continued compliance with required duties.
A dense timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including the M. K. & T. No. 245 from Houston and New Orleans, No. 241 to Houston and Galveston, Nos. 235 and 9 from the north, and coast services to Kerrville and Cuero Victoria. The schedule covers arrivals at primary centers and connections for El Paso, West, and east-bound routes with varied times throughout the day.
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