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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
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At the Chicago Republican National Convention, Taft and Roosevelt voiced dissatisfaction with Vice President Sherman. The gathering was noisy yet reportedly prearranged, while a separate county notice warns Lavaca County six rural routes in danger of abandonment if Bexar County highway repairs fail.
The piece notes Taft for president and Sherman for vice president with Sherman from New York. It also reports the first cotton bale from Nueces county and two more on the same day, signaling an unusually early harvest. The Democratic National Convention is set for Denver on July 7 with Bryan as the nominee. It mentions sixty three millionaires at Chicago’s Republican convention and hints at a slush fund.
In one week Davidson drew three sharp rebukes from Dick Wynne Clarence Dusly and John H Kirby none coming to his defense. The letters urge retirement from the race or risk a humiliating defeat.
By Carroll D Wright a defense of political participation argues no man can complain about wrongs in his party or state if he avoids the caucus and abstains from the primary. He condemns those with no stake who lament issues yet stay away from the process.
Congressmen boosted their annual pay by about 1.25 million dollars, while the sole visible achievement cited is the passage of a bill restoring the motto to gold coins.
A columnist notes the national government's annual outlay reaches one billion dollars. He argues the figure seems large to taxpayers but modest to leaders who have allowed watered stock dealing worth about a billion annually for the past decade.
A series of public notices proceed subject to the Democratic Primary on July 25. The announcements outline candidacy, election procedures, and related deadlines for voters and candidates.
Tom Gazette reports Robert F. Nixon of Gonzales has been authorized to announce his candidacy for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District subject to Democratic primaries. He respectfully solicits your support.
The Galveston Tribune notes Mr. Bryan smiling through Chicago's events and July its passage. It comments on steel price declines while the beefsteak trust dampens gains and predicts beef prices will fall despite ups in certain sectors.
Herbert L. Kobernot, former Gonzales businessman, is elected chairman of the Brewster County Democratic executive committee, succeeding W. M. Harmon who resigned. The Gonzales Inquirer notes the leadership change and party organizational shift in Brewster County.
The court sent out about 250 notices to taxpayers to meet next week and show cause why assessments should not be raised. The Shiner precinct received roughly 150 notices, with Commissioner Koerth struggling to enforce the full rendition law and fulfill his duty.
A survey traces spending by tours on American girls pursuing foreign pageant titles. It lists expenses for travel lodging coaching and entry fees across multiple countries and events, highlighting the financial scale of international beauty and culture competitions.
A quoted passage from Bryan's Commoner argues that the annual remittances sent by Americans abroad could fund a navy large enough to satisfy President Roosevelt and deter belligerent nations. The remark links immigrant financial flows to national security and naval power.
A rainy day diary notes a successful barbecue among candidates including T. H Lewis Judge Green F Fly W W Johnston T I Woods N P Reid J D Jones A B Cordes J W Haynes C K Walters W Atkinson M A Palmer J P Boothe L R Crawford J C Neighbors N W Hampton J P Towns Herman Orts and George Wolf. Several sightings place J C Neighbors in Shiner and J W Neighbors with J P Boothe in Hochheim. Fritz Maeker and sister Ella attended Turner hall. Boothe traveled to Gonzales on business. Mrs Edgar visited Mrs Boothe. T V Holley and family visited J W Neighbors. last Tuesday’s dance drew a good crowd. ARKANSAW.
Robert Nixon, Gonzales county attorney for eight years, visits Lavaca county to campaign for district attorney. He asserts he finds the county in excellent condition and plans to spend more days in Hallettsville making supporters. Yoakum Herald reports.
A weather deepens drought yet hay crops and feed look good. Local events include a successful barbecue on the 16th with a large crowd and lively candidates. Many neighbors and visitors attend picnics, dances, and the Turner Hall event near Shiner. John Herdick survives a swift water scare.
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