Dots from the rural press urge Santa Fe rail line to Brenham
The Galveston and Brenham pieces advocate the Santa Fe railway as essential for Texas commerce. They argue reduced freight costs, sharpened cotton markets, and broader shipping of corn and other crops if the line reaches Brenham and beyond. Public notice calls for county support, stressing speedier completion and statewide benefits.
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Galveston Annual of Commerce
Baxnek
Telegram
Gasette
Texas
Houston
Western Hemisphere
Galveston
Austin
Santa Fe Railway
Enterprise
Brenham
Washington
Austin County
Bellville
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Santa Fe
Richmond
Publi Action
County Commissioners Court
Dallas Commercial
English and Texas news roundup shows political shifts and local events
A broad mix of reports from Austin to Washington covers graft verdicts in land deals, presidential hopes split by region, protests over Indian bureau control, and Afghan relations. Other items note silver finds in Leapville, Texas rail and loan pledges in Galveston, and caste and race dynamics in Congress.
General Wheeler Praises Lee At Macon State Fair
In a speech to military companies at the Macon Georgia state fair General Joseph Wheeler extolled Lee as the greatest historical character. He compared Lee to Socrates Aristotle Franklin and Washington while condemning cruelty and tyranny in other figures. The tribute lauded Lee as a model of virtue and greatness.
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Joseph Wheeler
Macon
Lee
Socrites
Aristotle
Franklin
Alexander
Casar
Frederick
Christain
Washington
San Antonio City Salaries Attract Taxpayer Debate
San Antonio spends 39 400 yearly on municipal salaries including the police. The mayor earns 2400 and the marshal 1500 annually. Taxpayers discuss reducing pay and consolidating offices amid broad dissatisfaction with city government.
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San Antonio
Texas
Virginia to Deport Riot Defendants After Election Night Disorder
A group of African American defendants faced grand jury indictments for rioting in Kempville Virginia on election night. Defense counsel urged a nolle prosequi if the head-centers left the state permanently. The court granted the condition, suggesting Virginia may be rid of two very bad citizens.
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Kempville
Virginia
Colman’s Rural World Promises Premium Distribution
The weekly agricultural paper Colman’s Rural World offers stock-raising and farming insights. It lists over 50 valuable premiums for subscribers in February and invites readers to subscribe at $1.50 yearly from Norman J. Colman in St. Louis Missouri.
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C. Colman
Norman J. Colman
Goo Olive St
St. Louis
Rothschild Case Delays in Marshall Court
In Marshall the district judge overruled the motion for a change of venue and counsel rush to prepare a bill of exceptions. The author argues money delays justice and suggests the defendant appears guilty to justify delays, noting hardships of a poor man and implying a harsher outcome if poor.
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Rothschild
Marshall
Rothchild
Disappearance and Return of Maj. T. C. Westbrook with Bride
A Hearne dispatch reports Maj. T. C. Westbrook, a Brazos bottom planter, vanished without reason then reappeared with his wife Mrs. Ed. Randle of Washington County. The couple’s union is noted as a fortunate capture.
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Galveston
Hearne
Maj
T. C. Westbrook
Fines Remitted for Pistols in Austin Sparks Debate
Gen Hunsarp has remitted fines for several Austin residents fined for carrying pistols. Supporters of the governor claim the pardons apply to strangers, while opponents allege town bullies can carry pistols with impunity.
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Hunsarp
Austin
Soap merits urged by Philadelphia firm in praise
In a dated appraisal the firm EL Cragin & Co. of Philadelphia endorses a pure soap as superior in quality despite a higher price. The recommendation appeals to customers who seek merit over cost and urges friends and patrons to try the soap to judge its value for general household use. Sole agent in Texas is C W Reese Den.
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Texas
Wuar
Hal Geiger
Noddale Mesenger
Simmon
J. H Zeng &Co
Philadelphia
Pico Aiiatul
Srves EL Cragin & Co
Marie Frret-Clats
Suny
Stites
C.wree den
Prebhara
Consumption and related ailments claimed cure by Parker Ginger Tonic
An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for coughs colds sore throats and dyspeptic ailments. It claims to act on blood and skin and lungs easing pain and soreness while preventing consumption and improving digestion nerves and sleep. It advises buying from druggists Lubin and Saco? bedtle and other sellers.
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Parker
Reece Jewelry and Salen Watch Auction Notice
Readable fragments indicate a sale or auction of jewelry and watches from Reece Jewelry and Salen School items. The item list is incomplete but references wares and a potential warranty context.
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Reece
Fragments Hint at Local Notice Content
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions customers and building references. No clear event date, person, or organization stated. Readable elements include Od rh customers and Onits building with aSquare reference, lacking coherent facts.
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Silce
Onits
Wheat notify Brentumm farmers of broom corn tract
The undersigned notify Washington residents they have established Bingg ry in Brentumm and are now in tract with farmers for acres of broom corn for their work. The notice names Fulton and Cat and a date.
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Washington
Brentumm
Fulton & FB
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