Colquitt Face Sizable Battle in Texas Governor Race
Governor hopeful O B Colquitt faces a tight July primary race with a split outlook if defeated, while R V Davidson presses Bailey issue amid national democracy concerns. Colquitt opposes submission but may be forced to accept if it wins primaries. meanwhile cotton market figures Patten Scales Brown Rothchild indicted by a federal grand jury in New York and likely to plead guilty with a nominal fine.
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Colquitt
Patten
Scales
Brown
Rothchild
New York City
Prohibition Sentiment Grows in San Antonio After Cone Johnson Reception
Report from San Antonio notes rising anti prohibition mood with supporters of R V Davidson signaling likely defeat for Colquitt. California Governor Gillett bans a major fight while Goldfield Nevada offers 120000 dollars to host the event, and is favored to win.
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Cone Johnson
San Antonio
Alamo City
R. V. Davidson
Colquitt
Gov. Gillett
California
Tnson
Pettries
John See
Goldfield
Nevada
Texas Political Turmoil Overshadows July Primaries
The Democratic executive committee of Goliad County rejects July 23 primaries, prompting State Chairman Storey to demand a vote or dissolution. Gov. Campbell calls a special legislative session for July 18 to remove Banking Commissioner Hawkins and influence the anti prohibition debate amid a week of national sensationalism. Bascom Tuomas leads a Sulphur Springs faction seeking confrontation in Dallas. The session is billed to cost state funds.
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Goliad County
Storey
Campbell
Hawkins
Colquitt
Bascom Tuomas
Sulphur Springs
Dallas
Senter
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas Prohibition Goals Stirred by Governor and Appointee
The passage argues Hawkins as governor’s appointee and links the governor to the law’s cost, while speculating Campbell’s bid to favor Colquitt could push a constitutional convention for a statewide prohibition amendment. It warns of tense times in Texas politics ahead.
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Hawkins
Campbell
Colquitt
Texas
Features of the postal savings bank bill as passed
The postmaster general will designate money order offices for savings deposits, with about 50 000 post offices available. Accounts may be opened by anyone 10 or older, married women may have accounts independently, and there is a one account limit. Minimum deposit is $1, maximum credit $500 plus accrued interest, and no more than $100 may be deposited monthly. Withdrawals follow rules, with deposits routed to banks near receiving offices at not less than 2 1 4 percent interest.
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Postal Savings Bank
House of Representatives
Short for District Attorney seeks Democratic nomination in 25th District
H. E. Short announces candidacy for district attorney in the 25th Judicial District. He attacks the incumbent after eight years, saying age and mistakes in indictments harm the office and miscarriages of justice occur. Short vows to provide a prime man, proper qualifications, and a square deal if nominated and elected.
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H. E. Short
Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Respond on New Postal Law
A notice to readers urges timely contact to avoid having names cut from the subscription list under the new postal law. The paper warns delinquent names will be removed after a grace period to ensure continued delivery.
Lot for Sale Near Alamo Rock Building
Auction or sale notice for Lot 25 measuring 100 feet adjoining the Alamo rock building. Terms and prices available from Gobind Mi Krueger in Shiner.
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Alamo Rock
Gobind Mi Krueger, Shiner
Shiner Adopts Ordinance Fixing City Speed Limit
The City of Shiner Lavaca county Texas passes an ordinance aligning auto speed limits with state law. A maximum of eight miles per hour is set and fines apply for violations. The ordinance takes effect June 6 1910 after mayoral approval and official filing.
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State of Texas
City of
Shiner
Lavaca County
Texas
L. Trautwein
F. W. Lepserver
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F. W. Lenastrer
Announcement rates for district county and precinct offices
Gazette charges: district offices five dollars, county offices five dollars, precinct offices two dollars and fifty cents. Payment required in advance.
County Judge and Attorney Candidates Listed
The county lists W R McCutchan P H Green O K E H Houchins C E Munson as County Judge candidates and Henry S Paulus C L StavIncha as County Attorney contenders. The names appear under official election materials with party or ballot associations not specified.
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W. R. McCutchan
P. H. Green
Henry S. Paulus C. L. Stavincha
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Shiner, Tex
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O. B. Colquitt
Bailey
Washington
25Th Judicial District
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Emil Gieptner
K. E. H. Houchins
C. E. Munson
Steve L. Bennett
RUD
Valenta
William Eilers
John Kloppenburg
Louis Wagener
O. C. Henkhaus
Justice of the Peace
Jacob Strauss
Gonzales County
J. P. Boothe
T. V. Holley
J. C. Neighbors
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Imuslin
Shiner, Texas
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Schlottman Drug Co
Thos
Christian
Gonzales
Stevenson & Beall’s Stables
C. L. Williams
Waukegan
Devoe Paints
Gity Bakery
Chas. Schindler
Beer Saloon
Shines
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Schlottémann Drug Ce
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