Letter on Adamson law fuels strike debate in Houston area
A letter urging government restraint and respect for legal authority critiques the Adamson law and Wilson administration’s handling of the 1916 strike. It argues the government surrendered to a few thousand workers, warns of a protracted conflict, and cites potential consequences for labor relations and national stability. Officers report tequila smuggling thwarted at Del Rio, with two Mexican suspects detained after a river crossing incident.
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Southern Pacific Company
Chamber of Commerce
Wic Retary Club
Ward
Houston
McDonald
Baye
Harding
Wilkan
del Rio
Proves His Efficiency Mayfield Seeks Railroad Post Nomination
Allison Marfield of Sherman, long a member of the Texas Railroad Commission, runs in the Democratic primaries for railroad commissioner. Known nationwide as a top expert on rail rate regulation, Mayfield earned reform praise and a presidential appointment recommendation for interstate commerce oversight.
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Sherman
Texas Railroad
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United States
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Wilson
Anonymous Public Support Ad Card in Broken Text
Fragmentary notice extols unwavering backing for a business named Inferrats of Tesas and a self described public servant promising faithful service and efficiency. The garbled OCR lacks clear names, dates, or actionable details to verify.
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Tesas
Jurors Excused As Special Term Continues
Jurors summoned for the week were excused until next Monday while the special term presided by Judge Wy Walling continues. The court will reopen for important civil cases, with entries and docket actions proceeding Monday as normal.
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Hagg & McCollun
Crockett
Buried money found after purse robbery probe
Penny Culberson reports theft at 02 Tow s street while four money items disappeared. Police locate 340 in a cluster of tilive where it is believed to have fallen from the purse during the Tuesday incident.
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Tows Street
Pennie Culberson
Negetss
Williams Stands for Clean, Efficient District Attorney
Frank R. Williams asserts full disclosure on all campaign questions and vows to run the district attorney's office with minimum expense, impartial prosecutions, and swift trials. He challenges McAskill to match his openness and pledges to purge office waste and political influence while protecting the community from petty crime.
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Frank R. Williams
McAskill
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