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Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
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Texas Senate in Austin debated on July 20 whether to place impeached Gov. James E. Ferguson's portrait in the capitol rotunda. Sen. Bledsoe proposed the painting; Sen. Page amended to note impeachment, sparking hour-long discussion interrupted by Carlos Bee's address.
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Senator Page Wants Ferguson's Picture Labeled With His Impeachment.
By Associated Press.
Austin, Texas, July 20.—A debate whether James E. Ferguson's picture be placed in the rotunda of the capitol consumed practically the entire morning in the senate today. Senator Bledsoe introduced a resolution calling for the painting of the impeached governor's portrait for that purpose. Senator Page of Bastrop offered an amendment providing that the inscription under the portrait include the fact that Ferguson was impeached. The Page amendment was the signal for a heated discussion continuing for an hour, until interrupted by the appearance of Carlos Bee, who was asked to address the body.
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Austin, Texas
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July 20.
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the debate continued for an hour until interrupted by carlos bee addressing the senate.
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A debate in the senate on whether to place James E. Ferguson's portrait in the capitol rotunda. Senator Bledsoe introduced a resolution for the painting. Senator Page of Bastrop offered an amendment to include the impeachment fact in the inscription, leading to a heated discussion.