Waggoner News Highlights Local Events and Reactions
Denison citizens approach naturalization in Sherman District Court while Katy shopmen threaten a Denison wage strike. Denison officials appoint Boyd Craig as Katy railway special officer overseeing Denison territory. A Waco police cleanup targets blockade by negro soldiers. readers react to racial tensions and traffic laws curb idle autos. local dissent over Governor’s handling of political harmony amid national concerns.
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Nacogdoches Wins State Normal Location Amid Turmoil
Nacogdoches is awarded the Stephen F. Austin State Normal by the locating board in exchange for 205 acres of city land and free utilities plus a president’s elegant home. The note adds commentary on citizenship duties for securing state institutions. It also surveys Texas political upheaval in Austin including indictments facing the Governor and a special session, set against the backdrop of the ongoing war.
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Stephen F. Austin State Normal
Locating Board
Austin
Travis County Grand Jury
Fuller
House
Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine Named In Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine as a tonic and laxative with head friendly effects. It promotes Eaton as ordinary by comparison and cites E. W. Grove for signature while pricing at 25 cents.
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Charges For Impeachment Of Governor Ferguson
Charges filed in the Texas House allege misapplication of public funds, improper repayment promises, and actions to defeat university funding. Governor Ferguson is accused of withdrawing Canyon City Normal insurance money and placing 40000 in his own bank as part of the impeachment basis.
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Texas
Ferguson
Fuller
Senate
Canyon City Normal
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Purple Cross seeks passage of House Bill No 5410 for returning soldier dead
A local Purple Cross rep, T H Gruett, urges immediate national action to allow the return and proper burial of soldiers' bodies. The effort aims to press Congress and Senators from each state to back House Bill 5410, highlighting humane ends and swift action by citizens to influence lawmakers.
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Europe
Purple Cross
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United States Senate
United States
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