Diverse Texas Local News From Dallas to Temple
Texan reports cover unions in Dallas, Woodmen's Circle in San Antonio, rural routes disrupted by high water, and legislative focus on parlor gambling. Collin county teachers institute, immigration inflows near Alba, and a Danish journalist touring the state are noted. Businesses in Savoy and Temple trade days, a wage rise pact for rail workers, and a Temple library sale are included. A gold strike near Torre Mountains and a Knights of Pythias celebration in Temple mark regional events. Abilene shoplifting arrest ends with large clothing haul.
Major William Crank dies after mysterious injuries in Houston
In Houston Texas Major William Crank dies at the infirmary after a troubled week marked by bruises and a bloodied face. Police investigate possible foul play though no evidence has emerged. Crank suffered family tragedies including two sons dying young and financial hardship. Detectives search for clues while authorities pursue the cause of death and whether an assault occurred. The same day Washington reports nominations in military affairs for several generals and a colonel.
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Houston
Major William Crank
Major Crank
Fannin
Walker
J. M. Coleman
Holt
Ellis
Howard
Mr. Crank
Fannin Street
Crank
Mineral Wells Invites Rockefeller to Visit Texas Mineral Water
Businessmen of Mineral Wells Texas telegrammed Mr Rockefeller in Houston inviting him to visit the town and use its mineral water to relieve his stomach trouble. The outreach highlights Mineral Wells as a health destination and centers on a high profile potential guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Texas
Mineral Wells Today
Rockefeller
Houston
Dallas Produce Commission Merchant Fails
A. F. Dechman a Dallas produce commission merchant failed today at 417 Elm Street. Liabilities total 22000 with assets around 6000. Creditors are mainly Northern wholesale houses.
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Dallas Commission House
Dallas
Texas
A. F. Dechman
Produce Commission
Elm Street
Katy Depot Material Arrives for Georgetown Texas Yard
The Katy depot in Georgetown Texas is receiving freight along the International and Great Northern line. Much of the material has reached the eastern part of town where the depot will be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Georgetown
Texas
International
Great Northern
Miss Pearl Herring Ring Dead After Shot
Rockport Texas Miss Pearl Herring Ring died from an accidental Sunday shooting. She passed away about 9 o clock this morning. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Herring
Rockport
Texas
Miss Pearl Herring
Six Mexicans Frozen to Death Near Goliad Texas
Six Mexicans were found frozen eight miles from Goliad on the San Antonio river. Inquest found they died last Wednesday night near the old German farm on Pettus ranch. Names include Isabel Rodriquez and Antonio Rodriquez among others, all buried in one grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goliad
Texas
W. A
Negro Boy Frostbitten While Sheltering Near Plano
An 18 year old identified as Ezekial Smith from Hearne was found immobile with severely frozen feet in an abandoned house southwest of Plano after staying two days in freezing weather. He was discovered by rabbit hunters and brought to McKinney for aid.
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McKinney
Texas
Ezekial Smith
Hearne
Plano
No Weakness in the Cotton Market in New York
The New York cotton market shows no signs of weakness and the bull clique led by Daniel Sully predicts further advances. Sully is said to forecast 12 cents for cotton before the current movement ends, while a reaction around 10 cents is expected due to many sell orders. The undertone remains strong, suggesting any pullback would be brief.
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New York
Daniel Sully
Rates Up Across Freight Classes March 15
The Advance in Rates reports radical increases in several roads offices. Freight charges rise on all classes from defined and sea board territories by 7 8 and 6 cents on L C L and 5 4 and 3 cents on carload first second and third. Staples will rise with furniture and hardware seeing as much as 12 dollars per car. March 15 is the effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Seaboard
When faith is lost and honor dies
A terse reflection on personal loss and moral collapse. The line underscores the belief that without honor, a man loses his identity and purpose, equating spiritual ruin with physical death.
J C Dilworth Dies In Gonzales Texas Funeral Tomorrow
J C Dilworth of Gonzales Texas died at 4 a m on February 28 at his Gonzales residence. The funeral will be held at 10 a m tomorrow at the Odd Fellows cemetery. He left a wife and two children among other relatives. Also noted is the death of Mrs Rebecca Burks Doncaster England who at 104 has just lost a daughter aged 74 to heart disease.
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Houston
Texas
William Henry Crank
J. C. Dilworth
Gonzales
Odd Fellows
Rebecca Burks
Doncaster
England
Spanish Veterans Leader Elected Commander in Chief
Lawrence Mass Colonel Paul R Hawkins of Springfield Mass was elected commander in chief of the Legion of Spanish War Veterans at the national encampment in Lawrence today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Paul R. Hawkins
Springfield
Legion of Spanish War Veterans
Fire destroys residence of W. W. Scott in Texarkana
A Sixth Street home owned by the Donnelly heirs and its contents were burned this morning. Insurance covered $1000, with a total loss of $2,600.
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Texarkana
Texas
W. W. Scott
Sixth Street
Donnelly
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Effective for Kidney Ailments
Advert reads that Dean's Kidney Pills relieve back pain swelling dropsy and urinary issues. It cites testimonials from Cwns R Cooper and Sochn Barronville praising relief from kidney problems and renewed ability to work after starting the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Tam
Joan
Cwns
R. Coox
O. Box
Salem, Washington Co
Wife and Husband Attitudes Toward Money Requests Compared
A study notes women feel uncomfortable asking husbands for funds while men similarly dislike having wives ask. The finding highlights gendered financial dynamics in households.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ad and Labor Realization Note
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure failures from Halis Catarrh Cure by V J Cheney Co Toledo. It lists endorsements by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marn and claims internal action. Also notes labor union membership in New York state rising seventy five percent in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Labor Realizations
New York State
Allen's Foot-Ease and Defiance Starch Advertisements Mixed
A collection of vintage ad blurbs touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot relief and shoe fit easing, Defiance Starch claiming market superiority, and a Cold remedy with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Also mentions Swedish language instruction in national schools and assorted commentary.
Salem's First Congregational Church Installs Pastor
The Rev. Peter H. Goldsmith has been installed as pastor of the old First church of Salem Massachusetts, the first Congregational church organized in the new world. The report mentions other notices about detective agencies and prominent figures in Kentucky University.
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Peter H. Goldsmith
First Church of
Salem
Mass
New World
Dropsy Treatment Offered Free by Green's Sons in Atlanta
An advertisement proclaims Dr H H Green’s Sons of Atlanta Ga provide free treatment for dropsy claiming to be among the world’s greatest dropsy specialists. The note invites readers to see the ad in another column. The excerpt also mentions a haunted Welsh Baptist chapel at Ponkey and a polecat captured in the Amat forest Ardgay Scotland plus a Defiance starch endorsement highlighting value and quality.
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H. H. Green
Atlanta
Ponkey
Prosperity in Canada A Western farmer’s success tale
A North Dakota farmer John Mears relocates to Western Canada and nets over 4500 dollars from 250 acres in one season. He cites wheat flax oats and spelt yields and praises liberal Canadian laws and setup of government agencies across the U S and Midwest to provide farming guidance and rates.
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Western Canada
United States
Mears
John Mears
Cavalier County
North Dakota
Canada
Minnesota
Canadian
Mearss
Arcola
Asia
Indianapolis
Ind
Milwaukee
Wis
Wausau
Detroit
Saint Ste. Marie
Marquette
Mich
Toledo
Ohio
Watertown
S. Dakota
Grand Forks
N. Dakota
Great Falls
Mont
Widow’s marriage custom among Hottentots shocks readers
The text describes a harsh penalty for widows who remarry among the Hottentots. A widow is said to have to cut off a finger joint and present it to her new husband on the wedding day.
Prominent Patent Remedy and Charity Bequest Highlighted
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children is touted as a cure for constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worm destruction with over 30 000 testimonials and available at druggists for 25 cents Sample free. Address A 8 Olmsted LeRoy N Y. The late Mrs R C Southworth of Coldwater Michigan leaves valuable property to women’s missionary work.
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Mother Gray
New York
Olmsted
LeRoy
R. C. Southworth
Coldwater, Mich
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San Antonio
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Thia State
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Echoole
Allata
Alba
M. I. Schroder
Texan
Temple Board of Trade
Cowherd Bros
Savoy
St. Louis
J. M. Magi
Corsicana
Southern Rabbinical Conference
New Orleans
Waco
Marfin
Hubbard City
Mooming Grove
Andrew Carnegie Library Association of
Temple
Weat Side
Kana
Torre Mountains
Termoinus
Nacohari
Midlothian Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Abirty-niath
Abilene
W.H. Crank
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Ludington
Breckinridge
Wade
W. F. Randolph
Ehiet
Doan
Poeren-MiLacre Co
Puffalo YY
Dean's Kidney Mills
Milllbarn
Haffaro, NY
Allen
Olmeted
N. Y
Putnam
Rvellabble Detective Service
Mc Cane’s Detective Agency
France
McCane's Detective Agency
Honston
Uwained and Reliable Detective Service
J. W. O Brinn
Minneapolis, Minn
Amat Forest
Ardgay
Ross-shire
Scotland
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