Grand Jury Indicts New Haven Railway Officials in Trunk Line Probe
A federal grand jury returns indictments against New Haven Railway officials connected with the proposed Atlantic Trunk railway extension. The charges allege conspiracy to impede the completion and operation of the trunk line between New England and New York, involving key executives and meetings in 1907. The case centers on alleged collusion to block intercity railroad plans and revenue schemes.
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Ral
New Haven
Charles B.ject
Teeald
London
New York
Hartford Railroad
Federal Authoritin
Grand Jury
Wiirer
Metee
Togethins
Chaisberlin
York
Atrand Trunk Railway
New Engand
Revenwe
Christmas displays brighten Brenham and Port Worth shoppers
A fragmented 1611th Christman article notes holiday scenes with mistletoe and festive decor. Molly and others were seen at various displays while stores prepare for Christmas weekend. The Variety Store plans to open and entertain shoppers as Christmas events unfold in the region.
Christmas Services At German Methodist and Evangelical Lutheran Churches
Special services will be observed at the German Methodist church with a program starting promptly at 10:80 oblock and ending near noon. Rev. W. A. Moors will deliver the section and lead in prayer. Evangai and Lutheran Church services will feature Rev. Bward A. Sauer bolt presenting a Christmas sermon titled A Beautiful Christmas Gift, with a 2 10.80 morning start and a later program in the evening under Bundy vebool clames with Rev. Baxebiel giving a short address.
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Weldesday
W. A. Moors
Kvangail
Bward A. Sauer Bolt
Dell
Chriatman
Ir, Baxebiel
Mayfield to Arrive Tonight for Christmas Visit
Bile Mayfield, assistant city editor of the Dallas News, is due tonight to spend the Christmas holidays with his sister Mire Joht M. Mathis. He plans a Christmas family reunion at Mrs. C. A. McMeans’s home Wednesday as he reflects on a career starting with the Daily Mariner and rising to a desk role in a major southern paper.
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Bile Mayfield
Sasintant
Mire Joht
Mathis
C. A. McMeans
Mayfield
Daily Mariner
Ews
Sin City
Fefl
Ballion
Coen
Run Dows
Last Will of Mrs Gertrude Zeiss Filed for Probate
The last will and testament of Mrs Gertrude Zeiss was filed for probate in the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday. The document, dated September 42, 1898, named her husband as executor without bond and provided for debts and funeral expenses, with all personal and real estate to be bequeathed to the surviving husband. Funeral services followed on Sunday. she was beloved by all after many years.
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Ange
Gertrude Melee
Green Morgan
Theodore
Fatrix
Iemina
Thor
Family Reunion Christmas Gift Or Mrs Wilkins
A garbled notice describes a Christmas family reunion plan with Walter WIlkins and others traveling from Houston and New York to attend. It mentions a reunion timing, travel, and anticipated gifts, with scattered names and places in a distressed OCR fragment. The exact details remain unclear due to text corruption.
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Wilkins
Edward 6 066 Twenty Years a Clerk Is Dead
Judge John M. Mathie received telegram Tuesday requesting notice of the death of Edward 6 066, longtime clerk of the district court at Bellville, Austin County. The deceased was well known in Washington County and Kenhans bar, with memory cherished by his wife and children. The Texas law requires an appointment by the district judge to fill the office. Judge Frank Roberts is expected to announce the appointment. Several applicants have applied, but no decision announced.
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John M. Mathie
Baynard G. Omg
Bellville
Austin Cosbir
Nabil Araoommnd
Dullal Raye
Christine
Washington Co
Ruurabers
Kenhans
Anata
Texas
Prank Roberts
Inaugural Stunt Committee Named Amid Customs Debate
A provisional committee to plan inaugural celebrations was announced with a chair and 26 members. They will oversee arrangements and tones of the event, including lodging and visiting troops. The finance committee expects ample funds to cover expenses and crowd safety.
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Waliington
Tee
Chaie
Halla
Marriage notices of Manaie and Mise Hlesle Mandy Wore United
The article records marriages officiated by Justice J. M. Chappell in Brenham area. It notes Manaie and Mise Hlesle Mandy Wore united in marriage Tuesday morning with groom described as industrious and young employee. bride described as modern and popular among friends. Also mentions Lontey Mus and Mia Susie Cars ny weddings by same Justice, and Theodore Dannhaus and Mine Home Koneter Pennbaua event at the courthouse culminating in a managerial promotion for Mr Menman Deltle.
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Manaie
Mia Susie Carsny
Justice Chappell
J. J. Chappell
Agon
Theodore Dannhaus
Koneter
Phillips FM
Penman
Brenham
Justion Chappel
Hese
Court House
Pennbaua
Wilson
Menman Deltle
Entrepreneur Hubert Pell Injured in Ladder Fall at church event
Hubert Pell of the firm A. Hebert & Co fell from a step ladder while decorating for Christmas at Christmastime in the Ge oan Laitheran chuteh. He sustained a badly sprained right ankle but injuries were not expected to cause lasting nerve damage. he left home Tuesday to resume work and plans to attend church Christmas festivities.
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Ar Hehubert
A. Hebert de Co
Ware
Christmas Bandits Rob Train Holdups In Two States
Oklahoma and Illinois bandits staged railroad robberies with gunfire and a fatal shooting. A conductor and a porter defended the car as passengers fled and alarms rang. The train halted, doors opened, and bandits fled with valuables including jewelry, prompting pursuit by authorities.
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Oklahoma
Illinois
Judge Sam Styles Brenham Boy Holiday Homecoming
Judge Sam Styles, a Brenham native, returns home for the holidays. The article praises his rise from local practitioner to district attorney and his elevation to the bench, noting public recognition of a principled, capable jurist and his long career path in Texas politics and law.
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Sam Styles
Brenham
Sylow
Wharton
Court of Var
Ramon Easter
Hirenhaim
Viala
Elty
Eitisensky
Ahla
Biylom
Tempatend
Lapscomt
New Home Project Wins Contract for Local Residence
Henry Wouber secured the contract for eight new homes on the Torner Her estate at Bilan Memorial College site. Construction begins January with tearing down the old building to make way for modern conveniences. The project aims to deliver one of the most comfortable homes in the city upon completion.
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Fincher
Bilan Memorial College
Howe
Alte
Torner
Urbaorke
Lara
Henry Wouber
Pischer’s Brothersn-Lan
Mason
Dr H F Pahl Dies After Short Illness
Distinguished physician Dr H F Pahl died Monday evening after a brief illness. Survived by his widow and four children Julie Patt and Henry Pahl among them, he had long served the community. Funeral arrangements were to be announced. the community mourns a longtime local figure.
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Ehilden
Minene Cleera
Julie Patt
Henry Pahl
Pender
Paty
Wei
Felvade
Wang
Pahl Wan
Oma
Pinoy
le Vratenaton
Rele Jone
Praitie Toon
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