Davidson Opposes Primary System in Texas Gubernatorial Bid
Former Lieutenant Governor Lynch Davidson of Houston denounces the current primary system as enabling a self serving minority and urges reform. He criticizes mudslinging, corporate mergers, and calls for civil service reform while outlining support for prison and education policies and pledging independence within the Democratic party.
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Texas
Palestine
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Davidson
Texas Committee On
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Democratic Party
Death of J. W. Dillon in East Whitewright
Arlington man 68 dies suddenly at East Whitewright home after visiting relatives in Oklahoma Denison and Sherman for a week Survived by wife and ten children Funeral in Arlington with nephew C M Dillon transporting the body Includes list of children and their locations.
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J. W. Dillon
Arlington
A. J. Dillon
East Whitewright
Oklahoma
Denison and
Sherman
Mr. Dillon
McKinney
Dallas
C. M. Dillon
Dillon
Dan Brown
Caddo
Marvin and
B. Dillon
Joe Anderson
Chas Chelander
McAllen
Clifford Dillon
St. Paul
Minn
Freda Dillon
Weslaco
Texas
Olin Dillon
San Antonio
Man Arrested After Burning House on Morse Street
The article reports that Dave C. Eldridge was arrested by Sheriff Walter Waid on arson charges following a midnight fire at 2016 Morse Street. Observers say he carried gasoline or kerosene containers from the garage and threw a match into the door, causing a rapid blaze before firefighters arrived. Eldridge was jailed on the warrant shortly after, amid notes about insurance suspicions and a larger sum reportedly insured.
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Morse Street
Dave C. Eldridge
Walter Waid
Waid
Shepherd
Eldridge
Aldridge
Greenville Herald
World improves as jailed rise in class noted
A Canton Star quote laments society’s progress with inmates described as a higher class than before, suggesting a shift in perceptions of punishment and morality. The remark frames criminal justice in social terms and hints at evolving attitudes toward incarceration.
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Canton Star
Letter From a Farmer Encourages Local Cash Prizes to Boost Farm Income
A farmer urges peers to unite and act to raise farming profits. Merchants offer cash prizes for best five acre yields in cotton and corn and a five hundred dollar prize for a balanced farm plan. He argues contests will spur better practices, less criticism, and broader crops beyond cotton. He stresses self-help and pride in improving farming.
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John
Jim
Political Announcements for July 1926 Primary
The Sun lists candidates pending Democratic primary action for July 1926. Sheriff Roy M Finley seeks re election. Tax collector contenders include S V Earnest and D K Roberts. Constable Prec 3 candidate Ed Lankford and Justice of the Peace J H Pennell also announced.
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Sun
Roy M. Finley
S. V
Vernon) Earnest
D. K. Roberts
Constable
ED Lankford
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Gaston Gibbs
Weldon
Cameron
John Deere
Wilson Hardware Co
R. L. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of
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M. Belew
E. W. Grove
C. S. Blanton
Floyd Everheart
J. A
Arthur) Vaughan
FOR Justice OF the Peace
J. H. Pennell
Peseaas
Grove
Planters National Bank
Gordon Bros
Cupid
Vassar
Mrs. Lucian Andrews
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