Bailey faction dominates Texas delegation selection
In a bitter display, anti Bailey forces lose influence as the Bailey faction pushes through a rule barring any opponent of Senator Bailey from being elected as a delegate to the national convention. Three districts showed anti Bailey majorities, but the convention rallied to Bailey, naming supporters to key roles and excluding Cone Johnson’s camp from accreditation.
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Charisse
Vowel
Graynon Courty
Bailey Nem
Committee On Organization and Order of Business
Ong
Bailey
Cone Johnson
Denver
Thomas H. Bail
Houston
Cecil Smith
Grayson
W. A. Hanger
Fort Worth
and Bailey
Cone Joansos
Cullen Thomas
Bailey Platform Changes Push Bryan Endorsement
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas May 27 platform committee reported changes removing blame for trusts and unit voting for Bryan. It backs Bailey’s vindication and endorses direct senatorial election, imperialism denunciation, tariff revision, Philippines independence, government currency, eight hour workday and stronger state railway regulation, with delegates instructed to unit-vote for Bryan.
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Fort, Worl
Tex
Platform Committee
Republican Party
Bryan
United States
Balley
Bailey
Serv Sen Corporation
Des Chares
Republitan Lare
Aer Ws
Nebraska
Philippines
Niconel
Campbell
Johnston Endorsed for National Committee Seat
M Johnston won endorsement for a national committee post as Cone Johnson’s substitute resolution failed. The contentious debate viewed as critiquing public servants and lobbyists, with concerns over potential conflicts of interest and influence before legislative boards.
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M. Johnston
Cone Johnson
Legislative Boards
Departmania
Fevar
Johnson Doesn't Care Who Principle Hits
Special to The Light. Johnson of Tyler and Clarence Onsley of Fort Worth meet to discuss a platform battle. Johnson says Bailey is a public scandal and would become a national scandal, arguing Davidson did similar acts with a corporation and that he would oppose both alike.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Clarence Ons Ieee
Platform Committee
Johnson
Bailey
Davidson
Onsley
Convention vote results and temporary chairman named
Wort Worth May 27 Judge William Poindexter of Leburne chosen temporary chairman by the executive committee. CL Bass of San Antonio chosen by the Bexar county delegation. Party vote returns tabulated by Secretary McNenlis show Bailey leading with 127,422 and other candidates close behind. Halley majority fixed at 22,904. Mrs Garson and daughters arrived en route to Boerne and Kerrville as guests of Bexar County officials.
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Mnewball Hicks
J. R. Kihena
Dial
Bow My
A. GC. Owsley
Brachield
Walter Tipa
Boy Prodigy Frank McVey Delights Houston Street Crowd
A 14 year old soprano named Frank McVey, billed by Gus Edward Music Company, performs daily at IKrena Five and Ten Cent store on Houston Street. Shows run 11 AM and 6 PM, drawing large crowds with a pure, wide-ranging voice. McVey has toured with Dock Stader’s Minstrels and headlined Keith Vaudeville acts across the US, Canada, and Alaska.
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Ikrena
Houston Street
Frank McVey
Kregs
Gus Edward Music Company
New York
Kress
Dock Stader
Keith
United States
Canada
Alaska
This Week Only price drops at Villa Rasa ads
This week only buyers can save 200 to 300 dollars on Villa Rasa lots, advertised at significant discounts from established prices. See page four for details and the sale terms.
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Villa Rasa
Landry Case Submitted in Supreme Court
In Austin Texas on May 37 Ida Landry vate Western Union Telegraph Co from Bexard was submitted today in the supreme court seeking a ruling on the dispute. The case centers on cross border service and damages and involves regional attorney parties and the telegraph firm.
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Austin, Tex
Ida Landry Vate
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bexard
Supreme Court
Waifs Enjoy Gleeful Picnic At San Petro Park
A Protestant orphans home picnic at San Petro Park saw boys and girls entertained with games on the grass. Parkkeeper Roberts and director Steve Sdudaval oversaw safety as youngsters enjoyed popcorn and candy while staff watched for mishaps near the lake.
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Minuseum
San Petro Park
Steve Sdudaval
Roberts
R. L. Burnett Co A Large Texas Box Factory
R L Burnett Co at 815 817 East Commerce Street operates one of the state’s largest box plants. President Mr R Burnett brings thirty years of box making experience and the firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico. They employ 32 to 50 people and supply wrapping paper bags twine and related supplies.
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R. L. Burnett Co
East
Commercce Street
R. Burnett
Texas
Lousiana
Mexico
Burnett Company
Residents and visitors spend day in city hotels
Mrs. W J Carson and daughters of Houston visit the city as guests of Mrs. J B Winters. Mr. Carson manages Alkemeyer’s store in Houston. Mr and Mrs L Spockincka of Ghent Balghim arrived this morning and are guests of the Menger hotel. W R Dunlap, W E Baxter and O D Keith of Beau Wyant are at the Menger.
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W. J. Carson
Daughters
Houston
City
J. BD. Winters
Carson
Alkemeyer
L. Spockincka
Ghent
Balghim
Menger Hotel
W. R. Dunlap
We E
Baxter
Keith
Kindermen
Beau Wyant
The
Menger
Mortuary notices mix two obituaries and rites
Miss Helene Willers aged 62 and a German native died yesterday at a local medical institution after residing in the city for 12 years. Funeral services were held last evening with interment at Lutheran cemetery officiated by Rev. G Hartmann of St John’s Lutheran Church. Julius Billig’s funeral followed in the afternoon under Fraternal Order of Eagles auspices with Rabbi Marks officiating. burial was in the Jewish cemetery. Billig, 45, had come from Shreveport Louisiana two months ago for his health. He is survived by one brother and two sisters.
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Helene Willers
Jonal
Germany
Rev. G. Hartmann
St John's Lutheran Church
Billig
Julius Billig
Vince
Order of Bigles
Rabbi Marks
Shreveport
Horse beaten to death in Castro Street incident report
Residents report a horse was beaten to death near the Aranans Pass railroad track with a heavy club. The dark animal could not be identified. The carcass was found near a treat fiend and the case reported to the authorities.
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Castro Street
Aranans Pass
Vollea
Rogs Seeks Democratic Primary Ticket
A single candidate, A. C. Rogs, filed the only application for a plate of the ticket in the Democratic primary today. Rogs runs for public office and is currently holding the fee.
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A. C. Rogs
Atau
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San Antonio
Fron Brew
Iink
G. A. Duerler Mfg. Co
Peter ‘Thompson
Buster Brown
Catans Actes Og
Fey Cope Suis
Principle
W. J. Garson
Missey Lonlee
Margarite Carron
Boy
John L. Matthews Gralh
Beth Phemte
ELKS
Elas
New Bullein
Strogt
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