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Convicts Put to Public Road Work and Local Political Notes
Hulletsville reports county convicts again working on public roads and the city marshal ordered to put convicts to street labor. Congressman Burgess visits on legal business and political interests, aiding Galveston. Mission Lumber Co. takes over A. Gilmer’s firm with Paul Dittman in charge. State vs J R Tinsley case attendees arrive from Gonzales to hire attorneys. T J Ponton, Democratic floater candidate for Wharton and Lavaca, returns after nomination and pledges relief for Galveston.
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Hulletsville
Burgess
Galveston
Mission Lumber Company
A. Gilmer
Paul Dittman
Runge
State
J. R. Tinsley
Gonzales
T. J. Ponton
Wharton
Lavaca