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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
4
Texas constitutional limits bar ownership or control of parallel railroads by competing lines and prohibit consolidations. Speakers urge steadfast enforcement to prevent overreach as nationwide railroad groups seek mergers. Focus remains on upholding strict constitutional boundaries while considering past and future legislation.
A Texas gubernatorial candidate discusses railroad freight and passenger rate regulation under the railroad commission and stresses limited constitutional power to cut rates. He urges insurance company oversight, local solvency proof, and 75 percent Texas reserve investment for Texas policies.
The writer urges enacting a plain unambiguous law to abolish railroad free passes, arguing the Democratic platform condemns the practice as a public evil and calls on the legislature to act, reflecting popular sentiment for correction.
The speaker says the governor should represent the people against special interests and suppress the corporate lobby at the Texas Capitol. Petition rights exist but must not be abused by professional lobbyists. He would make corporate lobbying odious so legislators refuse to associate with lobbyists, even if relatives are involved.
The article notes Texas as an attractive field for life insurance companies due to growing wealth and population. It argues the state government must pay attention to the continued outflow of premium dollars and resources, while the author expresses general support for life insurance.
A speaker calls on Texas to protect and support Confederate veterans with generous pensions and a Confederate Home. He urges care for wives and widows, stressing reverence and dignity rather than charity, and suggests constitutional amendments if needed.
The letter argues a public office is a trust not a family swap and condemns appointments based on kinship. It cites Jefferson Adams and Washington, urging Texas state governance to prohibit such practices by law, aligning with Democratic ethics and platform.
In a Dallas banquet address last November I urged enacting blanket primary to nominate all officers from governor to constable by direct vote of party members in districts. The Democratic party dominates Texas, so primary votes effectively decide elections. every primary vote should carry the full weight of a general election ballot for the chosen candidate.
The candidate asserts a clear stand against liquor traffic and for local option, arguing that liquor interests and corporate bosses back state prohibition opponents. He cites Willacy bill opposition, brewer and liquor dealer cooperation, and the need for enforcement of local option laws. He warns readers of a coordinated campaign by saloon interests to shape the next legislature and governorship.
The speaker, a farmer by born, seeks support from farmers and laborers, arguing his campaign relies on the masses free from whisky and corporate ties. He emphasizes honoring honest toil across farms, workshops, railroads, and other labor sectors as the backbone of civilization and government.
The speaker denounces whisky interests and railroad managers as united against his candidacy for governor. He claims neither railroads nor any other corporate group support him and accuses them of backing a single opposing candidate, urging voters to see through the alliance.
A Texas address argues the governor must be a decisive force to enforce all laws without fear or favor. It urges arming the executive with power and media to compel enforcement and criticizes laxity by the legislative body. It cites rising homicides and few death penalties to illustrate enforcement failures.
The article argues the state must protect lives with swift punishment for homicide. It criticizes the murder statute as needlessly complex and burdensome with technical provisions, calling for removal of useless features to match the efficiency of theft laws.
Editorial emphasizes strict enforcement of misdemeanors to preserve respect for laws, courts, and officers. Proclaims laws enacted by the legislature aim to correct evils, and obstructing enforcement harms government and citizen character.
The piece argues gambling and Sunday trade laws are often laxly enforced in cities. It warns gambling wrecks youth and character, creates crime, and notes Sunday observance offers rest, reverence, and aids good citizenship.
A governor pledges vigorous enforcement of local option laws to curb liquor sales in approved areas. The speech condemns evasion and urges officers to uphold constitutional duty and public sobriety for a safer home and productive life.
The state has strict anti trust laws with enforcement duties on the attorney general, prosecutors, and district judges. Critics say enforcement is insufficient despite broad provisions and severe penalties, urging the governor to zealously execute the laws and lawmakers to strengthen enforcement.
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