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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
Local notes and political tease from the Gazette
The Gazette reports rising circulation and notes heavy rains hurting cotton. It urges a July 25 primary vote against a prohibition amendment and previews Taft Bryan dynamics, Campbell on the hustings, and oil field speculation in Goose Creek and Markham. It also mentions the Nixon Atkinson District Attorney contest and northern Mexico tensions.
Fourth G O P Promise Cited In Poll Tax Loan Ruling
The court of criminal appeals reverses itself again and rules that lending money to pay poll tax is illegal. The piece notes promises from the G O P and Bryan’s Commoner and remarks that even the King can be wrong.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Markham Emerges as First Vines Oil Field in Matagorda
Markham in Matagorda County has developed into a first vines oil field. Twelve wells are being sunk there at present. There is still hope that Yoakum may come to the front.
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Markham
Matagorda
First Vines
Mexican forces repel river border attackers with losses
raiders along the Rio Grande in Mexico captured one town and attacked another before being driven back, suffering substantial casualties as authorities report the incident.
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Rio Grande
Mexico
Board of Chabad to vote on Maryington resignation
The board of A ad AE Chabad decides that President Maryington will resign while other faculty members may also depart. The move follows internal tensions as students plan to participate or respond to the leadership shakeup.
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A Ad AE Chabad
Maryington
Hou
The
Fauwity
Announcements Tied to July 25 Democratic Primary
Notices state all listed announcements are subject to the Democratic Primary held on July 25. The brief items reference candidates and related electoral actions pending the primary date.
Nixon Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
The Gazette is authorized to announce Robert F. Nixon of Gonzales as a Democratic candidate for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District, subject to the action of the party primaries, and he respectfully solicits your support.
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W. M. Atkinson
Robert Nixon
Gonzales County
25Th Judicial District
Robert F. Nixon
Gonzales
Cotton Receipts Rise as Market Holds Demand
Cotton in steady demand with 83 bales received in Shiner last week. The old cotton trade remains active, and Shiner’s 1907 crop receipts approach 7500 bales to date.
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Shiner
Plain funeral marks Cleve land ex president
Ex President Grover Cleveland's funeral was simple at home and in the cemetery with President Roosevelt and other distinguished figures in attendance.
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Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
Houston Man Rescued From Drowning Finds Subtle Lassitude
Ralph Thomas of Houston reports he was brought back to life after drowning and describes the sensation as delightful lassitude, though the Gazette editor does not share that sentiment.
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Ralph Thomas
Houston
Gazette
Record of the 30th Legislature Sparks Constitutional Scrutiny
Many acts from the 30th legislature are ruled unconstitutional by higher courts. Public opinion reflects a poor record for the body. The call is for fewer laws and better laws.
Allovat Senator Batley Faces Bard Fight for Denver Delegate
Senator Batley endured a bard fight as part of the campaign to secure election as a Denver delegate. The contest highlighted cultural clashes and political maneuvering within the party.
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Allovat
Batley
Bard
Denver
Doubts About Bailey Attendance at Convention
It is doubtful he can attend as he lies seriously ill in New York. His illness is blamed on his strenuous Texas campaign, and enemies are held responsible. Whether he attends or not his influence will be felt.
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New York
Texas
Bailey
Grover Cleveland Dies After Long Illness
Former President Grover Cleveland dies at his Princeton home on Wednesday morning June 24 following a lengthy illness. The nation mourns the loss of a leading political figure.
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Grover Cleveland
Princeton N. J
Patriotic Music Orders Issued for July Observation
Mayor George B. McClellan issues a proclamation requiring bands in public parks and recreation piers to play only patriotic airs on the Fourth of July. The usual order to raise the American flag on all city buildings is included.
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New York
George B. McClellan
Democratic nomination tallies show Bryan ahead in votes
The latest figures in the presidential race list Bryan with 751 votes including instructed and uninstructed, Johnson 22, Gray 6, uninstructed 158, and 672 needed to reach a choice.
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Bryan
Johnson
Gray
Future Victory Dream: Bryan to Be Elected President
In a sunlit Sunday note from Houston, a bold prediction places William Jennings Bryan as the next president of the United States, set 128 days hence. The optimistic sentiment frames the moment as a divine blessing for a political win.
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Houston
Anthems
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
United States
Houston Post
Local Push for Citizenship Boosts Town Trade
Exchange Gossip urges residents to support new citizens and push for local option laws. July 25 is highlighted as a civic deadline with emphasis on self government and community improvement through active participation and nonpartisan efforts.
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Yoakum Times
Death hush to follow July 25 vows, Caldwell Courier notes
The Caldwell Courier quotes a bold warning that the public will silence a named gentleman on July 25 after a boast about a knockout punch. The piece frames the threat in dramatic terms, contrasting boxing language with a deadly consequence.
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John H. Kirby
Clarence Ousley
R. V. Davidson
Caldwell Courier
Fourth of July cover by James Montgomery Flagg in Woman's Home Companion
The July issue features a Fourth of July cover by James Montgomery Flagg drawing strong attention. It promises bright midsummer reads including The Runaway Dear Amaryllis The Garden of Forgotten Kings Sowing Seeds in Danny and other appealing stories.
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Woman’s Home Companion
James Montgomery Flagg
Dear
Amaryllis
Danny
Political speeches in farm crowd draw crowd to two candidates
Two congressional candidates addressed the same audience on the same day. The Democrat spoke first and listened as the Republican praised farm life and claimed roots in farming, culminating with a cornfield quip that drew laughs and a lighthearted reaction from the crowd.
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Congress
Holland
Advertising and original ideas drive business success
A asserted warning that avoiding advertising burdens a business. It urges readers to wake up and study those who succeed by creating original concepts and distinctive messages rather than copying others.
Dedication of Herman Sons Park Draws German Attendees
The Yoakum Feast in Yoakum Texas on June 23 drew a large German turnout for the dedication of the new Herman Sons Park. Attendees included Shiner lodge delegates Wand, Halletsville members, Cuero contributors, and many Germans from DeWitt and Lavaca counties.
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Yoakum
Texas
Herman, Sons Park
Shiner Lodge
Halletsville
Cuero
DeWitt
Lavaca
A Hint to Advertisers From the St. Worth Telegram
A note urges merchants that advertising is the sole income source for magazines and endorses reading the St. Worth Telegram for guidance on profitable advertising strategies.
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St. Worth
Exorbitant Advertising Costs in Ladies Home Journal
The piece notes huge charges for ads, with a full page at $4000 per issue and 1.2 million homes reached monthly. Mailing one circular to all homes would cost $12,000 in postage. It cites second class mail as a powerful lever used by magazines to extract wealth.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Ambiguous Message Sparks Interest in City Newsroom
Fragmentary lines describe chase for a newspaper item and a reward, hinting at a pursuit or capture. The text mentions being in one place at a time and delivering the item to receive a reward, suggesting a dramatic or coded announcement. No clear individuals or organizations are named.
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