Local notes touch politics and finance across Texas
The excerpt mentions Senator Cunberson accusing Cor telyou of favorable treatment toward New York banks. It notes the House Bank of Houston creditors seeking preferred status, Harris County District Clerk's petition, and a Cuero mistrial in the J. A. Richardson case with jurors split on murder versus manslaughter since 1902, likely prompting a venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Bank
Houston
Harris County
Rupert F Nixon Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
The Gazette authorized to announce Rupert F Nixon of Gonzales as a candidate for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District, subject to Democratic primaries, and requests support from voters.
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the Gazetyy
Rupert F. Nixon
Gonzales
25Th Judicial District
Mistrial Declared in Richardson Murder Case
J A Richardson charged with killing W G Conner at Yoakum in November 1902 had a mistrial in Cuero Texas after a hung jury. All jurors favored conviction with three for first degree murder while the rest wanted manslaughter. This marks the third trial after many continuances.
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Cuero
Texas
J. A. Richardson
W. 2. Conner
Yoakum
The Fault Finder as Anarchist and Detractor
A critic who offers no constructive alternative is labeled an anarchist and destroyer. The piece warns that such nihilism, though not always seen as dangerous, threatens any community when unleashed. Farm and Ranch.
The Negro and His Limits
The Houston Chronicle discusses how under the Freedman's Bureau in 1866 colored schools in Texas rapidly taught basic books, with black pupils initially matching or exceeding white peers. It notes a later slowdown once memory and imitation gave way to reflection and original thought in education.
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Freedman's Bureau
Texas
Houston Chronicle
Assistant Postmaster General to resign for Taft campaign
The First Assistant Postmaster General will resign to manage Taft's presidential bid. He prefers politics now, but if his man is elected he expects a bigger and better position later.
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Taft
Weather Clerk Misses Forecast In Citywide Flood
Last Saturday storms dumped heavy rain across the region with Shi ner river flooding creeks over banks and streets. In one day last Sunday three prominent men died by self inflicted gunshot, including banker Q A Beasley of Houston in San Antonio, Ft Worth banker LC Hutchin, and Dallas lawyer E C Gambrell, health issues cited in two cases.
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Q. A. Beasley
Houston
San Antonio
LC. Hutchin
Ft. Worth
E.C. Gambrell
Dallas
Family feud ends in tragedy as son kills noted Kentucky figure
The Galveston News notes the death of James Hargis, a famed Kentucky feudist, at the hands of his own son. The piece posits a hereditary grip of homicidal temperament, suggesting the son inherited the sire’s deadly violence and paid with his life.
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James Hargis
Kentucky
Galveston
Burial of F. J Pesek in Novohrad and Praha
The remains of F. J Pesek county collector were moved to Novohrad Texas and buried this afternoon in the Catholic cemetery at Praha. The commissioners court will meet next Monday to elect someone to fill the unexpired term with 8 L Bennet's name favored as successor.
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HalletsviNec
Texas
F. J Pesek
Novohrad
Here
Praha
Commissioners Court
Friends of
L. Bennet
Senator Adams Applauds President's Message and GOP Response
Senator Adams of Georgia praised the vigorous democracy in the president's message and congratulated Republicans on their belated and perfunctory applause after the speech, noting the nationwide reception.
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House
Adams
Dem
Georgia
Comment Sparks Democratic Backing in Assembly Debate
A remark described as a burst on this side drew applause from Democratic members as the Commoner coverage notes the heated debate within the assembly.
Plainly Spoken Editorial Calls for Road-Building and Public Accountability
The Hays County Times urges using convict labor for road construction and demands ousting any official opposing this policy. It opposes state purchase of additional convict farms and advocates strict accountability.
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Hays County Times
No One Doubts It Denison Herald Ad Claim
Advertisement proclaims that a cow hen and hog combination ensures daily income bank accounts better home living and overall life satisfaction with claims to add years to life and wipe out wrinkles.
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Denison Herald
Time Enough Yet Hagle Lake Headlight
February brings cold blasts and blizzards as forecasts test reputations of weather prophets and locals brace for more winter conditions.
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Hagle Lake
Buyers Guide highlights trusted local merchants and fair deals
The firms in our advertising columns are worthy of community confidence. Advertising stamps them as enterprising, progressive businessmen, a credit to town. The Buyers Guide promotes fair dealing, good goods, honest prices and community support.
Pythian Event Seated Night Of Entertainment
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters announce a Wednesday program on February 19 inviting members and families. Features include Violin and Piano duet by Mr. and Mrs. B A Thulemeyer, recitation by J C Habermacher, vocal solo by H A Woods, piano solo by Snero, and addresses by Mrs Habermacher and W T Bagby. Supper to follow with Kaffee Klatsch and cigars.
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The
K.of P
Ters
Ange Famiilies
A. Thulemeyer
J. C. Habermacher
H. A. Woods
Pythian Sisters
J.C. Habermacher
Frya
Pythian Knights
W. T. Bagby
Hal
Political Status of Prohibitionists Debate
Editorial argues prohibitionists should wage a constitutional amendment fight within their own party. It asserts prohibition overrides democratic ideals of reason and individual freedom and condemns forcing party dissension by mixing pro and anti prohibitionists in the Democratic fold.
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Democratic Party
Lavaca River Floods Lavaca County Area After Heavy Rain
Halletsville Texas February 9 heavy rain sent the Lavaca River and tributaries to flood stage. Ridges and fences damaged, and a local businessman H J Hece escaped with his team after the wagon washed away. A nearby Mexican resident is missing and feared drowned as waters rose beyond prior years.
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Halletsville
Texas
Lavaca
H. J. Hece
Campbell Branch
Ed Droyn
Roy E Fox Minstrels dazzle Shiner crowds for three nights
Campbell branch notes Roy E Fox's Minstrels played Shiner for three nights Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in a crowded tent. The show features first class appointments and a fine bank of talent. A wood sawing contest on Tuesday awarded $5 to winner Mrs L Wagener after two tie trials.
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Shiner
Fox
Mesdames L. Wagener
John Kasper
S. A. Thulemeyer
H. A. Woods
J. A. Huebner
J. Muecke
J. H. Fiessner
V. Bednar
Meta Holchak
Annie Schmidt
L. Wagener
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the Gazette
Shiner, Texas
Prineters’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Texas
Cunberson
Cortelyou
the Treasury
New York Banks
Franco
Portugal
Madrid
Halletsville Herald
M.J. Cox
Herald
Richardson
Pesek
Lavaca County
Halletsville City Hall
Ad Court House
Moulton
Moravia
Sweet Home
Hackberry
Hope
Kizzell
Breslau
Ee Ice
the Buyers’ Guide
Letsville
Kaffee Klatsch
Feneene
John Deere
Standard Planter
Wolters Bros
Ag’ts
Richter
Business Man’s Magazine
Roy E. Fox
Minstrels
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