Warehouses Planned for Austin to Hold 30 000 Bales
Through the Austin Business league and I B Lamson of the Southern States Cotton corporation plans are underway to establish cotton warehouses at Austin with capacity for 30 000 bales The yard committee will seek sites and aims to hold cotton for 15 cents while advancing farmers funds until market conditions improve Also urged is support for James R Davis for county judge.
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Austin
Tex
Austin Business League
I. B. Lamson
Southern States Cotton Corporation
Lamson
Judge Claude V. Birkhead Endorsed for 73rd District Seat
San Antonio bar members announce endorsement of Judge Claude V. Birkhead for election to the 73rd Judicial District of Bexar County Texas with a July 27 1912 primary in view. The letter cites his one year on the bench and broad satisfaction of the bar.
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Seventy-third Judicial District Court
Colquitt
San Antonio
Texas
Claude V. Birkhead
73Rd Judicial District
Bexar County
Oppenheimer Declares Candidacy Amid Primary Debate
Julius M. Oppenheimer, chairman of the Bexar county Republican executive committee, announces he will seek county chairman on the Republican primary ticket as court rulings redefine the process. The move sparks intra party tension with ongoing suit by J. D. Dodson over ballot qualifications.
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Julius M. Oppenheimer
Bexar County
Republican Party
Opperheimer
A. W. Seeligson
Fifty-seventh District Court
Oppenheimer
Tomorow
J. D. Dodson
Mandamus
Seeligson
Dodson
Mr. Dodson
B. F. Kingsley
H. F. Schmidt
Terrell
State Executive Committee
August Belmont Testifies on 1904 Campaign Gift
August Belmont of New York testified before the senate committee on campaign contributions saying he personally gave 250000 dollars to the democratic national campaign fund in 1904. Belmont stated he expected no favors or legislation in return from Parker if elected.
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August Belmont
New York Traction
Senate
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Belmont
Parker
Obituary notices for Elsie Lee Wolf and Sanford Leap
Elsie Lee Wolf 24 died last night at a San Antonio sanitarium after a brief illness. Born in Bellville Texas she lived in San Antonio two years. survived by daughter Dorothy. Body to Bellville for burial. Sanford Leap 76 retired farmer died last night at his son N G Leaps home on Hackberry street. Indiana native, 20 years in San Antonio. survived by four sons. Funeral 5 pm at N G Leaps residence. interment in Cemetery No 4. Corpus Christi institute closes Sunday as Epworth by the Sea hosts sessions July 18. Dr J B Harrison of San Antonio to preach closing sermon with other speakers staying for final day. Texas Epworth league encampment starts next Thursday ending August 11.
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Wolf
Elsie Lee Wolf
Bellville
Tex
San Antonio
Dorothy
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
N. G. Leap
Corpus Christi
Sunday School Institute
Epworth-by the-Sea
J. B. Harrison
Charles D. Bulla
B. Chappell
Nashville
Tenn
Texas Epworth League
Agreement on Police at Election To Pack City
City election plan outlined by District Judge Camp. Mayor Richter to appoint 98 special police for election day to patrol boats and keep 98 regular officers near polls. No interference or intimidation. Sheriff to appoint five deputies and limit bluecoats near each polling place.
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William L. Richter
J L. Camp
Richter
Charles’ Stevens
Frank C. Davis
John Boyle
Citizens’ League
W. W. Walling
James Routledge
A. Davies
Judge Camp
Marshal
Tobin
Mandamus Grants Seating for Anti Prohibition Club
Judge J A L Camp issued a writ mandamus to seat representatives of the Anti Prohibition Club of Bexar County in polling places for tomorrow’s election. The order covers the county outside city limits due to time constraints, with city presiding judges free to sign credentials. The judge noted the dispute might have been avoided with advance publication of the presiding judges list.
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J. AL. Camp
Bexar County
Camp
Campaign at an End in Texas Governor Contenders Reach Voters
In Austin on July 26 the 1912 state campaign closes with C. C. McDonald addressing 2000 at Wooldridge park for Governor Colquitt. Final county and precinct race pleas follow as voters brace for a large turnout amid intense election interest. Fifty four arrested in Grabow lumber riot case in Lake Charles.
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Austin
Tex
C. C. McDonald
Wooldridge Park
Colquitt
Lake Charles
Grabow
United Brotherhood of Timber Workers
Galloway Lumber
Vote for James R. Davis for County
A terse political notice advocates James R. Davis for county office. The fragmentary line urges readers to cast votes for Davis, signaling a local election campaign endorsement or candidate promotion.
Vindication of Judge Huntress Fee Debate in Express
Two-column Express feature defends Judge Huntress amid a $1000 fee from F Kruse estate. Administrators and judges argue over lawful contingent fees and estate duties, noting old deposit slips and unreadable records. Voters face questions on integrity and stewardship tomorrow.
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of Kruse
Morning Express
George W. Huntress
F. Kruse
Huntress
Phil Shook
A. G. Riedner
Judge Huntress
Progressives Name Delegates for Eighth District
The Eighth congressional progressive party convention met in Houston with representation from every county. Walter B. Sharp and George E. Kepple were chosen as delegates to Chicago. Sharp leads Producers' Oil and Kepple is a noted newspaper man. Republican electors from the district joined the convention. Vote for James R. Davis for county.
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Houston
Tex
Walter B. Sharp
George E. Kepple
Chicago
Sharp
Producers’ Oil Company
Kepple
Republi
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Henry C. King Jr
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