Prison Reform Demands Centralized Texas System
A 1921 Texas report exposes brutal punishments in prisons including hanging by chains, dog attacks, and rope beatings. It condemns filthy sanitary conditions, mismanagement, and inadequate medical care, and calls for centralization, segregation, education, and a supervising board to end abuses and costly misdeeds.
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Pricon Commission
Texas
Huntsville
Shaw Farm
Eastham
Dr. Bush
Lay
Dr. Dethridge
Say
Dr. Detheidge
Bush
Prikmers
N.L. Thornton
Prison Commission
Gailivy Management
Farmigers
Blue Ridge Farm
Elouston
Tobert Smith
Wis
Jtolsnson
Blue Ridge
Himsell
Ewing
Antime
Bassett Vlnkelly
Blakely
Caiming
Kystem
Isvetem
W. G. Pryor
Low
Comnesion
Bassett Blakely
Texax
Board of Supervision
State of
Artison
Furzuson
Public Testimony Praises Tanise by Local Planter
F W Graf of Lyons Avenue Houston Texas speaks for Tanise praising its effects after ten weeks He reports improved digestion rheumatism relief and regained strength noting no gas or distress and better sleep He claims he is now more active and free of prior symptoms and plans to encourage others to use the medicine Wagner Drug Company Meier Waey endorse his statement.
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Evei Finch
Richmond
Prison Commission
Bert Bend
Oss
Commission
State Farm
Pat Grogan
Prison
J. H. Farber
W Winner
Baskett
Houston Exchange National Bank
Fort Bend
Farber
Attorney “General's Department
Baclem Farm
The
United States
Texas
New York Penitentiary
Taulac
F. W. Graf
Lome
Lyons Avenue
Houston
Graf
Lim
Fanlac
Fania T
Tanise
Sears
Brian
Aineo
Willng
I Wagner
Meier Waey
Minority Report Modify Penitentiary Policy in Huntsville Debate
The minority report critiques the majority plan to relocate the main penitentiary from Huntsville. It urges maintaining operations there with space to expand indoor industries, argues against abandoning Huntsville assets costing about a million dollars, and proposes selling distant farms while centralizing crops near Huntsville to reduce taxpayer burden. FT. Lewis signs noting lack of compelling reasons for shifting central institutions.
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Orma
Red River
Gulf of Mexico
Huntsville
Texas State Railroad
Richmond
Clemens
Wynne
Gorse
Eastham
Ferguson
Shaw
Bowie County
Darrington
Ramsey
Retrieve
Brazoriq County
Harlem
Imperial
Fort Bend
Blue Ridge
Harris County
Texas
Shaw, Wynne, Gorke, Ferguson
Fastham
Comfrnafon
Stuntsville
Cnnereta
Wyntaville 21
FT. Lewis
City Bank Deposit Dispute Heads to Court Exchange
City officials face a court action alleging improper selection of a bank as city depository. Plaintiffs contend efforts to drop Houston National Exchange Bank harmed the general fund and diverted city funds. The suit names Mayor Blinck, four commissioners, treasurer Trabue, auditor Dwyer, and eight San Antonio banks holding deposits. Statements describe Texas law on city depositories and bidding rules, with bonds required for selected banks and penalties for misapplication of funds.
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Houston National Exchange Bank
General Fund
Old City
San Antonio
Houston
O. J. Blinck
W. O C. Herpel
William A. Trabue
James Dwyer
State of Texas
Texas
Ndt
City Debates Depository Bonds and Bid Validity
Petitioner seeks injunction to stop transfer of San Antonio city funds to Houston National Exchange bank and Texas State Bank and Trust Company arguing bonds are unlawful, bids irregular, and depository selections violate charter provisions, with potential tax increases and misappropriation of special funds if Houston is chosen. The case challenges bids, bonds, and depository designations under city finance ordinances and state statutes.
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City
Said
Sail
Phe Board of Commissioners
San Antonio
Board of Commissioners
Houston National Exchange Bank
State Bank and Trust Company
Houston
Board of
Witeh
Texas State Banks and Trust Company
Dil
Gaid Finances
Whit Bank
Houston’ National Exchange Bank
Aaid
Aaid San Antonio Bank
Aaid City Fonda
Trowsten Bank
San Antonio Banka
General
Houston Bank
Bexar
Ayern
Hereingboye
City” of
Houston’ National Exchange. Bank
Texxe State Bank and Trust Company
City of
Alamo National Bank
State National Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Central Trust Company
Guaranty State Bank
City National Bank, Commercial
State Bank
Commercial Loan and Trust Company
Houston National Exchange Bank of Houston
Texas State Bank and Trust Company of
Poison Oak or Ivy Relief Said to End Quickly
An advertisement proclaims Imperial Eczema Remedy provides rapid permanent relief from poison oak or ivy. It claims druggists will refund money if the treatment fails.
Ben Irelnon Dies in Dallas Insurance Leader
Ben Ireleon a 62 year old prominent Dallas insurance man died at his home Friday. Funeral services had not been arranged Friday night. The notice lists his name and age and notes his prominence in the Dallas insurance community.
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Ben Irelnon
Dallas
Tex
Hen Ireleon
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Prion’ Commission
Attorney General’s Department
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Pryor
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