University Mineral Survey Plans Field Work in Brewster County
The University of Texas Mineral Survey outlines its 1904 field work in Brewster County starting with marble deposits south of Paisano Pass and moving to silver, lead, and copper near Alpine. It plans coal field visits on Rough Run and a study of the Terlingua quicksilver finds, with map production and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Mr. Carnes
Brewster County
Paisano Pass
Alpine
J. C. Bird
L. B.caruthers
Christmas Mountains
Terlingua
Chisos Mountains
Chisos
Tornillo Creek
Box Spring
Corazones
Presidio County
Topographic Corps
United States Geological Survey
State Survey
Arthur Stiles
Texas
Work on the Orient in Mexico
Chihuahua Mexico May 24 G H Winkler an engineer says the line is now located apart from about 60 kilometers and the preliminary line has been run. Captain Hinman’s party west and Nelson’s east pause until after the rainy season then resume work. Winkler briefed on six weeks with Hinman whose health remains poor after a horse fall. Captain to return late month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mexico
G. H. Winkler
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad
Hinman
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Winkler
Captain Hinman
Mr Winkler
Scenic Sierra Madre road route described with grand gorge feats
The article outlines the planned road across the Sierra Madres from Minaca near Septentrion arroyo to Matote mountain and beyond, noting heavy segments at half per cent compensation. It highlights Mr. Winkler’s praise of the route as scenic and dramatic gorges up to a mile deep and a mile and a quarter wide, with the Sarranca del Copper mines gorge as a stark example.
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Hinman
Minaca
Bocogna
Nelson
el Fuerte
Sinaloa
Matote
Winkler
Sierra Madres
Mr. Winlker
Sarranca del
Texas Politics Stirs Little Interest Across State
The Waco Times Herald laments a bland Texas political scene since statehood. It notes official posts pay less than many business roles, citing a two thousand dollar public job and a lawyer like Tom Ball earning more elsewhere. It says officials lack strong command issues and outs avoid revealing strength.
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Texas
Rid
Rio Grande
Waco Times- Herald
Obituary Notice for Francisco Alanon
Francisco Alanon of Alpine died Monday at age 64 in 7304 m. A native of Chihuahua Mexico he lived in Alpine eighteen years. He was honest orderly and respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father Brocardus. he was a devout member.
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Francisco Alanon
Hewii
Chihuahua
Mexico
Alpine
Oun
Fther Brocardus
Catholic Church
Democratic Executive Committee Calls 63rd District Meeting
In Alpine Texas on May 27 1904 H L Koxkernor chair calls the Democratic Executive Committee to meet in Eagle Pass at 5 PM June 4 1904 to decide on conventions or primaries for district offices and conduct other business. Members named include T M Wilson J B Gillett S A Thompson and James Rooney with others notified.
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Alpine
Texas
Ihereby
Eagle Pass
T. M. Wilson
Marfa
J.B. Gillett
A. Thompson
Fort Davis
James Rooney
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Local Notes From Brewster and Nearby Counties
ADDITIONAL LOCALS reports C H Beever leaving for Pearsall on business and returning next week. Wil and Tom Yarbro wind up affairs in Brewster county and head to Shafter ranch with brothers. First National Bank of Alpine receives 650 in blank bank notes for future use as officials sign. W T Morgan from Wagoner reports farmers crowding ranchers and seeks elbow room. T Henderson just back from California sees no profitable openings. Assessor Phelps discusses with the State railroad commission the GH and SR mileage taxed in Brewster county, disputing 75 vs 801 miles. Cattle Raisers Association of Texas V8 vs railroads case moves to Interstate Commerce Commission and will be heard in Chicago on June 2 rather than St. Louis on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
State Railroad Commission
Gh&sr
Brewster County
Turney
Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
St. Louis
Vrouty
Treasury Department Office OF Comptroller OF the Currency
Washington, DC
First National Bank OF
Alpine
Brewster
Texas
United States
William B Ridgely
Kipaxsy
The
Treasury
Rain, cattle, and exams mix in Alpine news
Judge A M Turney returns from Austin noting rains and varying cattle strategies with some favoring selling yearlings while others keep steers for market. Also listed are a July 1 customs exam in Eagle Pass with vacancies, and Robert T Hill offered to rewrite a Texas geography book but declines. A Russian–Japanese war hoax is labeled fake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Turney
Alpine
Austin
the Express
San Antonio
J.D. Jackson
Robert T. Hill
Texas
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R.bslight & Co
Beever & Hindes
Kincaid Altgwelt Co
Alpine Lumber Co
C. H. Larkin Co
Rsity OF
Texas Mineral
Littla
Tom Ball
Congress
H. L. Koxkernor
63 Judicial District of Texas
C. H. Beever
Pearsall
Wil
Tom Yarbro
Brown
Derrick
W. T. Morgan
Wagoner, I. ‘S
T. Henderson
California
First National Bank OF Alpine
Customs Service
Secretary of the Civil Service Examiners
Eagle Wass
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