Fight Over 800 Dollar Cactus Funding Sparks Texas University Debate
In Austin the Texas House clashed over a proposed 800 dollar appropriation for the Cactus, the UT student yearbook. Templeton of Collingsworth urged cuts while Blaylock defended partiality and the need for taxpayer support. The Arcade funding also surfaced but Templeton blocked further action.
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Austin
Jay
University of Texas
Templeton
Collingsworth
Tempieten
Texas University
Ulay Lock
Defendet Blaylock
Extem Heewan
Two Dodsonville Railway Workers Injured In Workplace Ambush
Kellerson and Sam Simms, section men on the North Western Railroad at Dodsonville, were involved in a Thursday morning clash. Simms was struck on the arm with an ax, causing serious injury and a deep cut. The dispute centered on a missing section foreman. Both men were taken to Wellington by Deputy Sheriff J B Gillespie after a preliminary hearing. Bonds were set at 500 dollars.
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Kellerson
Sam Simmns
Dodsonville
North Western Railroad
Simms
Wel-lngton
J. EB. Gillespie
Benel
Depos
Gillespie
Austin Legislature Debates Penitentiary Reform and Blue Sky Bill
The third week ends with bills moving in both chambers. A penitentiary reform bill seeks a single general superintendent to run the system and make it pay. A blue sky bill, aimed at stock jobbers and wildcat schemes, is debated but not passed. Senator McGregor hosts a barbecue for about 300 at his Austin home with Governor in attendance and speeches praising progress.
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Senate
Ttis
Augustinh
McGregor
Austin
Legislatie
Aberdeen event listings mixed with garbled text
Fragmentary OCR note describes an Aberdeen function or performance with unclear details. The readable segments mention a singing event or program and possible names or times, but essential specifics are missing or garbled.
At The Air Bomb Event Affects Local Area
A brief report notes unusual activity near a local airbase with residents reacting to the incident. Authorities inspect the area and advise caution as the situation unfolds.
Wellington Electric Plant Sold to Fort Worth Firm
W W Mims sold the Wellington Electric Light and Power plant to Godwin Brothers of Fort Worth. They will assume charge September first and visit mid month to arrange buildings near the railroad for the new location. The Godwins are grandsons of Col R L Ellison, a Fort Worth banker with local ranch holdings.
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Wellington
Godwin Brothers of
Fort Worth
Godwin Brothers
Col. R. Lt. Ellison
Quail
Col. Ellison
Mims
Sens
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Solons
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al Day
Aberdeen
Air Bome
Wellington, Texas
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