Maine explosions and the war prompt debate in 1898
The Alpine editor discusses the USS Maine disaster and its role in triggering the Spanish American War. He notes engineers speculate on an internal blast, but argues the explosion did not prove Spain’s guilt and that war justification remains contested. The piece also mentions local political notes and Mining Congress coverage in El Paso.
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Havana
Washington Dispatch
United States
Spain
New World
Maine
McKinley
Cuba
Interaster Bey
Appointed Delegate A J Edwards Named to Conservation Congress
Appointed by Hon BR Kane Commissioner of Agriculture A J Edwards received notice this week that he had been appointed delegate to the Conservation Congress meeting in San Antonio on February 2. Mr Fawards doubts attendance but desires Alpine representation and hopes to find a substitute.
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J. W. Eubank
el Paso
Beauregand Bryan
Austin
Pecos
A. J. Edwards
BR. Kane
Conservation Congress
San Antonio
Alpine's Summer Normal Keeps Growing State Sees Two More Normals
Supt. G W Page has forwarded a formal request to the State Supt Brasley for a permit to hold a summer normal in Alpine again. Officials praise last year's success with wide advertising value and high standards. The article notes Alpine could host one of two new permanent normals in West Texas as the state plans expansion, urging continued local effort to secure a Carnegie library.
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G. W. Page
Brasley
Cation
Alpine
West
Texas
Carnegie Library
Ft Davis Notes Report Courthouse Progress and Local News
Ft Davis notes report courthouse progress with cornice work and finished jail walls. Reverend J J Maurer of Marfa preached at the Presbyterian church. Grandpa Jones, 86, gravely ill in Valentine at his daughter's home. H G Thompson to start housekeeping in new home. Corresponder urges seeking fruit land buyers and local sample chops claim.
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Ravegan
J. J. Maurer
Marfa
Grandpa Jones
W. T. Jones
Ft. Davis
Lou Foley
Valentine
Davis
W. Keesey
Wellsburg
Virginia
Public note from W. P. Flow about tangerines and patronage
The message warns of a public car and urges securing apples from Hamilton tied to Anderson. Flow signals vigilance as tangerines arrive. the tone hints at a public notice or informal warning.
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Hamilton
Anderson
Marathon Letter and Local News Snapshots
Fragmentary items report a loud town talk in Marathon with scattered mentions of a doctor, a local editor, and an Uncle Johny. A major land deal near Alpine saw W H Kokernot buy about 10 000 acres from Mrs L A Crosson for 4 2 80 per acre, 38 miles south of Alpine. Alpine Furniture Co offered refreshments. Mrs Walker and Mesdames Gray and Thain hosted customers.
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Tay Sik Tony
Marathon
Bis
el Paso Herald
Marathon Ho Mowry
Iow
Ars
Ite
Emmy
Anady
Ra ‘Sanderson
Johny von
Avalanche
von Chap
W. H. Kokernot
Gonzales
L.A. Crosson
Alpine
Alpine Furniture Co
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Price of Brackett
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George F. Hawkes
Fl Paso & Southwestern Railroad
Charles A. Kinne
Hawkes
el Paso County
W. H. Winter
John H. Moff
H. V. Wallace
Cor. Troxel
Edward A. Dismuke
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W. J. Jackson
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Sweetwater
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Sterling City
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Claude
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Clarendon
J. E. McCanless
Dalhart
George E. Tierman
Brownfield
Robert B. Sanders
Dallas
J. A Sterrell
McAllister
Oklahoma
Henry Lehman
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J. Nelson
Cutter
No Mu
T. J. Sullivan
Los Ange
John H. Mofit
J. E Brown
J. Deemer
Maryie Davis
Atwood
Toyah
A.W
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Alvine
Pump House
Gordon Holloway
Marsthon
Will Stillwell
Guthrie
W. T. Henderson
Mailview
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Orient
Pecos Southern
H. S. Wigle & Co
McCallum
Mr. Hamilton
Stewart Hotel
A. G. Prude
Lageiope
H. G. ‘Tompsons
Caldwell
H. J. Gray
Crawford & Barron’s
Sanitary Grocery
Folger
Anteed
Crawford & Barron
W. P. Flow
Alpine Mercantile Co
H. S. Grant
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Prop
Galveston News
Dallas News
F. McGaughy
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Mitchell-Gillett Company
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