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[Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1909]
Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to induce other railroads in Abilene. He states that shorter railroads are not very profitable.
Date:
June 15, 1909
Creator:
Harris, Geo. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1909]
Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railway by the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The company has filed a deed to secure a $30,000 bond.
Date:
June 14, 1909
Creator:
Whiteley, T. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings]
Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. H. Rawlings and the unknown heirs of W. H. Rawlings to appear in court to answer a petition filed in suit no. 2826 seeking to condemn property in Taylor County for use by the Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document appears to be a draft and has handwritten corrections to the text.
Date:
June 14, 1909
Creator:
Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]
Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing errors made Ripley made in a previous letter regarding railroad routes and towns. The writer discusses his efforts to prevent a railroad being constructed through Abilene and contracts that were circulating among the attorneys. The writer reminds Ripley of previous statements he made about waiting to build the railroad. The writer uses his own grocery store as an example of businesses to be protected in Abilene.
Date:
June 10, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]
Letter to E. P. Ripley pointing out discrepancies in his speech about building towns around his railroads instead of building railroads in established towns. The writer describes the work put in to secure rights of way through Abilene for Ripley's railroad construction. The writer reminds Ripley of a promise made by his chief engineer to begin immediate construction if sufficient funds were obtained. However, the writer states that Ripley's company instead began negotiations to build in Brownwood. The writer does not feel as though the people of Abilene have received the treatment they were promised by Ripley and his company.
Date:
June 10, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Kemp, June 9, 1909]
Letter to J. A. Kemp discussing requesting a copy of a contract between him and the M. K. & T. to use it as the basis for railroad legislation.
Date:
June 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 8, 1909]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing strongly-worded letters sent to Kempner and Barton. Hughes discusses travel plans to Dallas and is also anxious about a letter written by the governor, though Hughes is not sure who it was addressed to.
Date:
June 8, 1909
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, June 7, 1909]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of a letter sent to President Ripley.
Date:
June 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles, June 5, 1909]
Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles discussing the Sante Fe Railway Extensions missing Abilene in its plans. General Attorny Spoonts goes on to assure Mr. Sayles that this is not true, and to reach out to Mr. Harris, who is the president of the Burlington, Colorado & Southern Railway and Forth Worth & Denver Railway.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Spoonts, M. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing the expansion of national railroads into Texas, and specifically a line proposed by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing men who complained to him about the railroad. Ripley uses eminent domain to take the railroad from Texas to states on the Pacific coast. Campbell states he will intervene if necessary and will not allow this to happen. Ripley's policy is considered intolerable. Campbell also mentions enacting laws that disallow railroad companies from using the policy of eminent domain to clear the way for their railway. Campbell offers to meet Ripley in Texas to discuss the matter.
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909]
Letter from Morris B. Locke, president of the Colorado, Texas, & Mexico Railroad Company of Oklahoma, to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad extension to Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
Locke, Morris B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Storey to Henry Sayles, June 1, 1909]
Letter from W. B. Storey to Mr. Henry Sayles discussing a newspaper clipping about a meeting between the two men regarding the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System doing business in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 1, 1909
Creator:
Storey, William B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, May 31, 1909]
Letter to Morgan Jones delivering judgment of cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company and Julia Acuna, and Mary S. Saner, respectively. The judgments will be filed in court.
Date:
May 31, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, May 28, 1909]
Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing the expectation of a railroad through Abilene to line up with the Santa Fe railway. The writer warns that not building in Abilene could cause a bias against railroads that is uncalled for. The writer encourages construction in Abilene and offers his full support and assistance.
Date:
May 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
Date:
May 27, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]
Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date:
May 27, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ordinance Granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company a Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas]
City ordinance granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company right of ways over property owned by the City of Abilene and granting the company the right to build and operate a railroad on property belonging to the City of Abilene, Texas. The ordinance details the specific locations the railway company has rights to, and the rights of the city to regulate the railroad. "Not Executed" is written at the top of the document and it is unsigned.
Date:
May 18, 1909
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan, May 3, 1909]
Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan discussing a proposed monument for Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date:
May 3, 1909
Creator:
Hamby, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan requesting official copies of Texas legislative bills and their senate votes to publish for the people.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Grant, A. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Webb, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 9, May, 1909
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
May 1909
Creator:
Simmons College
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History