1906 to 1912

File — Box: 4, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the File:

This box contains material on the early period of EBM's political career as RR Commissioner, state senator, and his successful bid for election to U.S. Senate from Texas in 1922. Proceedings dealing with the Corsicana case start in this box and continue into Box 5.

Dates

From the Collection: 1890 - 1964

Extent

From the Collection: 28 Cubic Feet (28 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Speech before Texas state senate regarding the issue of Bucket shops and cotton exchange as valuable institutions to the economy of the South, and reference to the Watson bill.