Local notices and political talk fill Austin gazette
The sheet lists advertising rates and legal notices, notes political maneuvering in Texas and national figures, reports a murder suicide in Virginia, and highlights Census era land figures, liquor dealer totals, and temperance data. It covers Hubbard and Throckmorton factions, Greenbackers, and state politics with brief editorials and obituaries.
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The
Austin Gazette
Basxer
Throckmorton
Hubbard
Torockmorton
Gazette
Waco Telegraph Praises Throckmorton Nomination Support
The Waco Telephone praised Throckmorton as withdrawn and Gov Hubbard leading for twenty two ballots. It urged that partisan and personal opposition should end and Hubbard secure the nomination.
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Waco Telephone
Throckmorten
Gov. Hubbard
Hubbard
Public whipping of Galveston figure sparks editorials
James McCroskey, leader of the now-defunct Galveston Independent, was publicly whipped in the city. The San Antonio Express condemns him as a fanatic with solid reasons. East St Louis, Illinois, is set to gain a reputation as a hotspot for troublemakers as clashes rise. A recent conflict between rival police forces left several dead and two more wounded in a separate incident.
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James McCroskey
Galveston Independent
The
San Antonio Express
Mac
East St.Louis
Ils
Siu
Orul
Primitive Baptist Church
Methodists
Episcopal
Missionary Baptist
Kavanaugh
Brenham
Michel Miller
San Antonio
Preston Bend
Grayson County
Grimes County
Democratic
Anderson
R. W. Janes
E.C. Everett
W. E. Barry
Fred. Cawthorn
W.C. Steele
Mark Womack
John TP. Buchanan
Dan Wood
Dick Fowler
Houston
Georgia
Forsythe
Mexia
Corsicana
Messrs
Fishburn and
Halbert
Mexia Ledger
Spec ial pets and veteran policy stir state views
Mr Haye loses another pet project as E W Maxwell is cashiered from the army for drunkenness and for drawing pay for a month five times. Maxwell linked to the Florida affair and promoted from civilian life amid veterans’ disputes. State press split on two thirds rule and gubernatorial nomination with The Banner opposing the rule and content with the outcome.
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Mr. Haye
E. W. Maxwell
Army
Maxwell
Florida
Shepard Likely Wins On First Ballot If Colorado County Votes
A casual tally shows Shepard expected to secure a majority on the first ballot, excluding Colorado county's fourteen votes. If Colorado county backs him, he will command a larger majority. Supporters express strong confidence in his triumph.
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Shepard
Colorado County
Fishing at Eagle Lake and political notes in Texas
N A T reports Eagle Lake fishing with Kerr and party catching hundreds of trout and perch, and a Ban Ner account. Colorado county Hancock support questioned. Houston Greenbackers meet with Brady and Stewart. Silver dollars circulate, banks order thousands. Politicals include Boston treasurer scandal and railroad chatter. Local notices urge church trustees to repair Union Church property and criticize week day school use.
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Galveston News
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Monroe P. Kerr
Brenham
Kerr
Elliot and
Lott
Austin County
Hancock
United States
Treasury
Memphis
Adams’ Express
Post Office Department
Sherman
Gillfillian
Texas
Sol
Ehror
Houston
Mexia Ledger
Dark Horse
John Rattan
J. W. Throckmorton
McKinney
Gainesville
Harris County
Fort Bend County
Colorado
Columbus
J. K. Bumpass
Kaufman County
Congress
Cfrican
Galveston
Victoria
Washington
John Summers
Wm. J. Shaw
Armstrong County
Pennsylvania
Waco Phone Attacks State Convention Delegates
The publication rails against the convention calling it partisan and selfish, warning that any man who served as a delegate to the 78 convention should be defeated for seeking another state gathering. The piece labels the assembly as the most reckless yet.
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Tue Waco Telephone
Texas
State convention criticism of Roberts nomination
The press across the state largely condemns the convention’s nomination of Roberts with few exceptions. Most papers show little enthusiasm, accepting the action as a matter of course. Throckmorton or Devine would have satisfied most observers.
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Roberts
Throckmorton
Devine
Delegates Clash Over Hancock Shepard Majorities at Convention
A delegate reports John Hancock claims a majority of instructed delegates over Seth Shepard while Shepard supporters insist they lead. Both sides await next week to settle the dispute.
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Austin
Giddings Lone
John Hancock
Seth Shepard
Hancock
New Orleans Debates Publishing Yellow Fever Presence
New Orleans newspapers clash over whether to publish the existence of yellow fever in the area amid a public health controversy. Officials, editors, and readers weigh the risks of alarm versus transparency as the dispute unfolds.
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Board of Health of
Galveston
New Orleans
Marshall and
Jefferson
Houston
Col. Ford En Route to Brownsville From Galveston
Col. John S. Ford is in Galveston en route for Brownsville. He has spent six months in Washington pushing for the Galveston and Camargo road. He expresses optimism that congressional aid will be granted and predicts Schleicher's election.
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Op Air
John S. Ford
Galveston
Brownsville
Ford
Washington
Galveston and
Camargo
Schleicher
Rural barbecue event fosters spirited discussion and civility
On Thursday the 24th inst a pleasant gathering featured a fine dinner and light public speaking by Harry Haynes Joe Lipscomb and C C Lockett. The sober orderly crowd contrasted with Owl meetings while noting broadly good crops nationwide.
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Harry Haynes
Joe Lipscomb
C. C. Lockett
Maj Buck Walton Reprimanded for Abusive Conventions Incident
The Marlin Ba delivers a severe rebuke to Maj Buck Walton for his intemperate abuse of Gov. Hubbard during the convention, underscoring disciplinary action and party decorum.
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Marlin Ba
Maj
Buck Walton
Gov. Hubbard
Cincinnati gas company faces high charges sparking coal lamp shift
Four thousand consumers abandon cash use and switch to coal oil lamps as the city endures steep gas rates. The era of Bass ends with a violent death while papers search for a worthy successor. Veston calls for twenty day quarantine of vessels from Eastern and foreign Gulf ports. Dallas News notes mixed local support for Judge Roberts compared to Hubbard Throckmorton Hubbard or Devine.
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Cincinnati Gas Company
Board of Health of
Galveston
Gulf
Dallas
Cad
Judge Roberts
Hubbard
Throckmorton Hubbard
Devine
Ingenious Harness Lets One Hand Carry Melon Easier
A downeaster has devised a melon harness to be worn for easier handling of large watermelons. The device grips the fruit, enabling transport with one hand and reducing strain.
Death of T. W. Curts In Columbia Note Blames Masons
T W Curts former supervisor of the City Gas Works in Baltimore and a Royal Arch Mason died by his own hand in Columbia Washington. He was described as old and left a note expressing disgust with the masons and himself.
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Regis
Sex Weil
Georgetown
Round Rock
Williamsom
Burnet
Lampasas San Saba
Brown
Austin
Capt
Chrisman
Burleson County
Washington County
T. W. Curts
City Gas Works
Baltimore
Royal Arch
Columbia, D. C
Leaves and berries of China tree rumored to destroy cotton worms
Austis dispatch reports Travis county precinct delegations solid for Hancock. The Alabama paper claims China tree leaves and berries sprinkled before cotton worms will surely destroy them.
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Alabama
Austis
Travis County
Hancock
Potter's Storepromises Quality Goods at Fair Prices
The notice lauds C. A. Potter for selling groceries of first class quality at prices equal to common articles. It emphasizes value and satisfaction for shoppers who buy from his shop.
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C. A. Potter
Clothing sale items at D W Bloombarghs store
A coop white vest for 150 dollars value but sold at S150. A summer coat offered for 75 cents. Complete assortment in Brown Grey and Black and mixed Cassimere suits. Some sold at cost at D W Bloombarghs.
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Coop
D. W. Bloombargh's
Fresh Grerehet for City Trade Sold at Low Profit
A fresh Grerehet was bought for city trade and sold at a very small profit with delivery offered free to customers. The wording indicates a promotional page item describing a low margin sale tactic.
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Meneets, Tenn
Jupee Roperts
Cot Schleicher
Treland
Ro Serts
Tyler
Tracy
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Rockdale
Volens Volcus
New Hampshire
Mexian
Wash Jones
Richard Howchins
Fluvanna Courthouse
Conkine
Potter Committee
Butler
Dakota
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Austin Gasette
Maj. Bassett
Supreme Bench
East
Wacelder
San Saba
Graors
Wm. J. Jones
Virginia Point
E. H. Anderson
Mississippi
Comstock
Cornell University
Illinois
Vandalia
Murray
Bass
Major Jones
Evans
Irelano
Gonzales
Col. S
Judge Ireland
Potter Investigation Committee
Weber—Anderson
Gen. Butler
Fishing and Politics
Houston Greenbackers
John T. Brady
Charles Stewart
Democratic Party
Col
Boston
Tappan
Boston Belting Company
Belting Company
Huntsville Jem
Bellville
Santa Fe
Union Church
Mill Creek
C. G. Campnett
M. Remorp
San Jintonio
Georgetown Cill Round Rock
Bnrross Fy
Minot Bay
State News
U. S
Houston Age
Los Vacas
Mexico
San Felipe
Charles Carter
Denton
Farley. Carter
Kate Efnor
Waller County
Advocate
Hempstead Messenger
Caldwell
Pilot Point
Jeniver
Wash Baran
Collin County
Baran
Horatio Chrisman
John Duryer
Dwyer
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