Paxtons and Houstons linked to early Virginia settlers
A genealogical column traces the Paxton and Houston families from Rockbridge County Virginia to Texas, detailing John Paxton's migration from Pennsylvania, the Houstons as ancestors of General Sam Houston, and allied lines through Randolph and Jefferson families. It notes marriages, migrations to Texas, and notable descendants including political figures and local society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Houston
Paxtons
Rockredga County
Gem A. H. Stewart
John Paxton
Iceland
Vennsylvania
Rockridge
Martha Blair
Elizabeth
Zammel Houston
The
Revol
Lionard
Sam Houston
Texas
United States
Rocle Tnge County
Mureland
Margaret Moffat, Daugtree
Temple Leu
Alabama
Huntavile
Lexus
San Houston
Waco
Nannie Ih
Marentot Lew
Mary Antoinetta
Nettie) Powpi
Marred
Betughuret
San Antonio
Andrew Jackson
Wen
Tingers Imd
Temyie Hayston
Mary Marshall
Tert Marshall Amd
Nothin Crawford
Columdie Crunts
Mary Ann
Khinball
Meres
Dadeville
Ali
Charles Culherton
Robert A
Ban Aifons Willand
Burton
Randolnh
Sonny
Gary
Jean Burton
Naryet
Mexico
Ama Auton
Suita
Anna
Batt Jon Trugue
Hin Wwe
Austhia
Burian
Thomae
Wadow
Susan
Aahumd
Alto
Ghecoker Gounty
Randolph
Virginia
William
Thomas
Jehan
Sir John
Richard
Jane Bolling
Pacahontas
Jom Randolph
Frances Bland
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Lewis
Bucktala
Isham Ranedolph
Weedsons and Baileys
Isham Randolph
J. J. Stevens
John Jefferson
Cumberland
Texae
Seguin
Mary Lou
Ren. W. A. Baregers
Saguin
Washington
Mister
Jane
Roger Grege
Gol
Henry Willis
Younder Cof
San Amtonio
High King
Joy
Carne Horst Harry
Trotter
Guard Trotter
Ghz
Col
Wor. Pape
Louisville
Kentucky
John Foxe
Hindersham
Mau
Eliza Pp
Nathaniel Hall
Floride Pope ‘Tunetall
J. P. Drought
Japanese Silk Bill sparks debate on export control
A fragmentary report outlines a proposed Japanese silk export bill, detailing government controls, inspection powers, and the aim to regulate foreign exporters. It notes reactions from merchants, domestic producers, and officials, with expectations that the measure may return for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mtward Russell
Japan
Elk Guild
Oldwell
Subscription drive for $10,600 boost to grounds project
Dr. Fred Terrefi and Otlo Keller led a Sunday afternoon subscription to raise $10,600 beyond the $188,000 government allotment for grounds costs. Three donors each gave $1,000, with several more pledges. election day slowed progress and officials warned unlikely full amount will be needed, any surplus returned. A letter from Chick Quartermaster Robert R. Stevens urged citizens to fund the excess beyond vendor prices, about $10,000, to expedite final action and cover condemnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Terrefi
Otlo Keller
Citizens Convalice
San Antonio
Tex
Terrell
Citizens Committee
Quartermaster General
Tois
Robert R. Stevens
Chick Quartermaster
Campbell Likely Winner In State
Special to The Light reports statewide returns with Campbell leading for governor in multiple counties and precincts, opposition notes Campbell second in some districts while Bell and Colquitt trail. Local tallies from Fort Worth Dallas and other counties show shifts, with Brookss strong in Dallas and Eastland, plus varied lieutenant governor and railroad commissioner results across Texas.
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Medina County
Honda
Texna
Goverour
Campbell
Bell
Brooks
Colquitt
Davidson
Hit
Garrison
Sparks
Storey Williams
Judge Court of Criminal Appeals
John
Henderson
Wilmer
Bingks
Govenor
Hill
Williams Feads
Jobus
Sparks Leats
Terrell
Seagoville
Colguild
Camp Bell
Hilleads
Willams Jeads
Henderson Tawle
Transuer
Hughes Springs
Texas
Cass County
Brooke
Caninbell
Fort Worth
Tex
Grayson County
Gahow Brogka
Callarhan
Bell Carmiea
Alpine County
Wichita
Palo Pinto
Tarrant
Scott Worth
Wichita County
Palo Pinto County
Bell Ty
Alyong
Cayunhal
Colline County
Willams Tg
Lealing
Villroadd
Wiehian County
Craupbel
Golquiet
Story
Tendornon
Dallas County
Dallas
Ceiquitt
Colqultt
Bell Court
Adernon County
Palestine
Inyernor
Braok
Cotauitt
Fovernor
Railroad Comisissinner
Btevy
Jndec Criminal Court
Johns
Congress
Groge Tel
Anderson County
Camphail
Cotquitt
Biaa
Loperronta
Bute Tetation
Tillman recounts law violation over segregated train seating
In a Washington interview Senator Tillman describes a 1890s episode when he rode a car marked colored after trains at a fair seat shortage, arguing whites should obey the law. He recalls a colored man’s rebuke and his decision to return to the white car, noting his belief in legal obedience. The piece also covers Treasury plans for Jamestown exposition buildings and staff needs.
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Syoghl
Washington, D. C
Bena Milman
South Carolina
Columbia
Tilinn
Tio
Dewellizon
Rine
Oegan
Benedict College
Tilman
Washington
B.C
Treasury Department
T Ie
Jamestown
Treasury
Fowert
Uies
Weskion
Treasery
Secretary of the Treasury
Omecs
Wf Nin
Navy Department
Treasury Bullite |Uy
Aumgey
Architeet
Dvaucitsimen
Mie
Seston
Grehilecta
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Cuero
Sunset Depot
Hame
Cuaro
Sam Antonio
G. Fahey
Cooks
Europe
Cook
EL McClannahan
Gorg&ti
R. L. McKibbin
Alamo Plaza
Texas Genealogy
Lord Brougham
Francis Thorntor
Colonialgiul
Santtus
Roger A. Pryor
Oisie
Maverra
Sam Schermerhorw
Prop
Seasons Restaurant
J. My Erak
W. Commerce
Monroy For
Pragger's Hardware Store
Hester Stanhopyx
Way
India
India Course Tut He Fainted Away. Na Wonur
N. Koon
Terriuis Maledy
Ecurnfshly
Thiladelphia Press
Tommy
Tormmy
Ted
Owell
Niagara Taux
New Yous Press
Mabel
Thor Ulehd
Appluweite & Oo
Military Plaza
Magendsie
Hourton Street
San Patricia
Apeola
Sintom
Colquitty
Spurke Su
Gilbert
Storey
Wil. Mame
Coralie Ghelatt
Corpus Christi
Campball
Colquist
Ail
J. L. George
R. Savaga
Lyon
Att
Kile Pelmary
Denigan
Denidon
Hays County
Buda
Haya County
Colquitt Ri
Tirooks
Kyle
Wimberly
Colqutheah
Fayette County
Bayette County
Colauste
Hell
Throoks
Travis County
Spadsl
Ayattn
Saly
Austin
Bell Hi
Torrell
Gibert
Phinips
Garvison TY
Williamia
Garfield
Calquit
Brookes
Eam
Philipe
Gryvison
Storay
Wamhims
Handerson
Sivinkie
Glyag Gale Anit
Terrel
DeWitt Gounty
Guere
Tih
Jay
San Diego
Benl
Neutenant
Treas Mver
Land Conmiasioner
Tallroad
Court of
Ertminal Benderson
John G
Wilksins
Juulgeerlichmal
Hengerson
Terrell Imid
Reinhardt
Crooks
Cornstitl
Aueond
Gampuell
HHS
Williams
Ellis County
Speelnt
Mehr. Mary
Itis Box
Campbell Teade
Grooka
Colsquilt
Hid
Tourt
Lieitenant
Hill Loads
Minstone
Willlane Levile
Criminal Court
Turing Joada
Bilts County
Ismaes
Colaltt
Minds Bolt
Treasover
Sparks Loade
Young County
Whotage
Gralam
Mx Camibell
Fell
Reeks
Hind
Fannin County
Flenny Grove
Bronks
Calgultr
Camphert
Jedy Bett
Barrett Lenis
Fania
Ishal
Bool
Corysov Senor
Catylil
Egor Campbell
Well
Kentsuros
Sparkeeas
Hii
Spreta
Grayson
Rockwall
Howe
Pes
Govarnor
Ciampbel
Ein Lenils
Emmimiselou
Story Lenda
Mudge
Erimita Court
Randall
Cainultt
Sanderson
Thia
Golquist
David
Gaitison
Phillips
Ratron
Jobn
Smith
Cuntingham
Gonzales
Ligtl
Eastland County
Bynelal
Phe Light
Fort Work
Uows
Harrison County
Marshall
Farity
Dedl
Ena
Edwards’ Millinery
Commeres St
Tillman
Seyrl
Frank Clothind
Aaron Frank
Meare Building
AM. Bonehn
Grin
Denoha & Burns
Palach Drug CO
Carrer Salodad
ALC
Union Meat Company Beef and Pork Packers
San Antonio, Texas
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