Harrison Selected Governor General of the Philippines
Representative Francis Burton Harrison of New York is chosen for governor general of the Philippines. President Wilson will submit the nomination to the Senate. Harrison is a Democrat, Yale alumnus, former five-term U.S. representative, and Spanish American War veteran. A Philippine commission reorganization will name several commissioners in days.
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Washington
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
Philippines
Wilson
Senate
Pene
New York City
Yale
Philippine Commission
Foss Not a Candidate Deelings to Seek Governor Nomination
Boston August 20 Governor Foss has decided he will not seek re election and will not run for the Republican nomination. Deelings to seek the party nomination for governor are reported in political circles with no official confirmation.
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Boston
Mass
Foss
Castoria and grocer ads headline
An advertising item notes Castoria for children and sausage purchasing tips from grocers plus a Grand Opera House lobby display. It also promotes Union Meat Company products and Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic as a hot weather tonic said to strengthen the blood and system.
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Grand Opera Housa
Union Meat Company
GROVE
Texas House Caucus Triumph After Heated Session
The Thirty-third Legislature adjourned sine die after filibusters over penitentiary and liquor bills. Governor Colquitt vetoed items totaling 90000 from the judicial appropriation, citing authority to shave items and an AG opinion. The House rejected a rules reform resolution, leaving speaker and committee selection unsettled.
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Austin
Tex
Thirty
House
Free Conference Committee
Senate
Hill
Pat Dunn
United States
Colquitt
Pennsylvania
Tarver
Pres
Polls show fragmented action on Philippine governorship and constitutional moves
Francis Burton Harrison was chosen governor general of the Philippine Islands by President Wilson, but a legislative vote defeated the open ballot provision. Terrell opposed the ruling, while Tarver and Lewelling supported it. Senator Willacy, long a senator, was praised by colleagues as he nears retirement. A constitutional convention vote failed in the Senate.
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Terrell
John G. Willacy
Senate
Willacy
House
Senate Committee On
McNealus
Governor Files Measures in Austin Special Session
Governor Colquitt filed 26 measures with the secretary of state in the Thirty third legislature special session. Eighteen lacked his signature but were filed. eight approved, the first to receive his signature. Bills include school land validation and various county road, land sale, and legal amendments across multiple counties and districts.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Secretary of State
Senate
House
Hopkins County Road Law
Rising Star Independent Schoo District
Gonzales
Dallas County
Thirty Eighth Judicial District
Kaufmann County
San Petricio
Mason County
Guadalupe River
Cuero Dam
el Paso County
Roac
Prison commissioners’ status remains after Senate abstention
Austin Texas August 20 The prison commissioners still hold their offices as successors await appointment. The Senate failed to confirm them in executive session. debate over potential legal challenges and constitutional questions continues. Ben E Cabell was rejected. J Sheb Williams was confirmed to the A and M board, possibly breaking the deadlock for its presidency with Clarence Ousley expected to be chosen.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Ben E. Cabell
Watson
J. Sheb Williams
A. and M. Board
Clarence Ousley
Taylor to vote again on city government form
Taylor Texas plans a special election to choose a fifteen member board to draft a charter for adopting a commission form of government. The move follows a prior defeat two years ago, but local sentiment now favors passage.
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Taylor
Tex
C. M. Still
Found Dead Under Bridge In Waco
E. E. Harrell, about 50, was found dead under the west abutment of the Brazos river interurban bridge in Waco at 4 o clock this afternoon. The inquest and cause of death were not immediately available.
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Waco
Tex
E. E. Harrell
Brazos River
Morning tragedy near bridge leaves Harrell missing man
The report notes Harrell, from Hobart Oklahoma, is presumed to have fallen from a bridge and struck an iron brace. He may have relatives in Hobart. Mentioned are the West Texas Fair in Kerrville, Texas, and train schedules from Sap Depot with round trip fare of 1 dollar in advance.
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Harrell
Hobart
Okla
Kerrville
Texas
Sap
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