The Marlin Democrat
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, March 31, 1904
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Athorney General Rules on Important
Questions
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For several days there has been
considerable discussion as to whether the forthcoming municipal election in
Marlin would be held under the Terrell election law or under the provisions of
the old Iaw.
Some have and do contend that the new law applies to
all elections held by the people and in support of this contention refer to a
recent ruling given out by the attorney general's office. This opinion, It is
contended by those who take the opposite view, is about as indefinite as the law
itself and thus the matter stands.
The matter has created a great deal of interest among
the candidates, who are the most directly concerned.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES ON
QUESTION
Since writing the above, interested
parties requested an opinion of County Attorney Carter on the proper
construction of the law with reference to its application to towns the size of
Marlin. Mr. Carter at one called up the attorney general's office and obtained
the following, in substance:
1 Guard: rails and placards (instruction cards
and distance markers) shall be used;
2 The ballots shall be prepared under the
supervision of the commissioners court and county clerk. If no nominations are
made, candidates can run as independents.
3 The cost of the ballots shall be defrayed by
the City
A meeting of the commissioner's court will be held
Friday and this matter will probably be adjusted at that time.
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