Independent candidates thread through Texas canvass amid party splits
The piece notes two independents W. K. Homan connected with Greenbacks and W. H. Billingslea of Chappell Hill aiming for County Attorney. It portrays independents as fence-sitters used to split votes, warns Democrats to preserve organization, and cites broader county political turmoil and local incidents across multiple Texas counties.
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State Senate
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Greenbackers
Burleson
W. H. Billingslea
Chappell Hill
Billingslea
Prominent Houston Area News And Ads
News items from Galveston and Houston feature political campaigns, cyclone reports near St Thomas, yellow fever notes, and local crime coverage. Also included are notices on auctions, land deals, new appointments, and business advertisements across Texas.
Post Office Offers Ten Cent Registration for Lost Packages
Under new regulations packages mailed through the post office may be secured against loss by registering them for ten cents. Registration covers the sender and provides a traceable record of mailing and delivery.
Bryan college misnamed as Agricultural and Mechanical
The Agricultural and Mechanical College at Bryan is criticized as being only in name with no agricultural or mechanical work conducted on campus.
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Washington County
Russia
Turkey
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bryan
Oregon's New Senator Favors Greenbacks Over Bank Notes
J. H. Statex is described as not a hard money man. He favors substituting greenbacks for national bank notes, signaling a more flexible monetary stance.
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J. H. Statex
Oregon
Railroad Men Barred For Lacking Papers At Quarantine
The Galveston News reports several men were put off the G. H. and H. railroad after failing to show proper papers though they had passed Houston quarantine officers.
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Sugar From Cornstalks by Dr Cortiger
Dr Cortiger of the department of agriculture reports experiments turning cornstalks into sugar and syrup. He notes 2572 pounds of corn juice yielded 383 pounds of syrup and that field juice content reached 24.68 pounds per ton.
Austin Gazette Denounces Rus sell Speech in Political Rift
The Austin Gazette states it takes no stock in Marshall Rus sell's late speech. It calls the dispute a Radical quarrel between Rus sell and Davis aimed at defeating democracy, noting both seek to accomplish this by different methods.
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New York Republican Convention at Saratoga Chooses Chair and Adopts Platform
The New York Republican convention met at Saratoga on the 26th with Roscoe Conkling named temporary chairman. A platform was reported and unanimously adopted, pledging no step backward and no postponement of specie resumption, and blaming the present distress on the war of the rebellion.
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Roscoe Conkling
Romantic incident at the Galveston wharf
The Galveston News describes a colored woman Mrs Brown carrying an infant and leaving it with Mr Brown at the wharf. The reporter notes the scene contains more reality than romance and mentions Bavnettes, Fitch nets, and schootiers as fashionable.
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Mr. Brown
Vigilance halts gaming among white citizens in county
A newspaper letter denounces a St Charles Street gambling den near the Cotton Exchange. The writer claims county and corporate officers broke up white‑led gaming, but alleges a persistent illegal scene run by Black gamblers nightly, with lack of police and threats to white citizens and visiting country Negroes. The piece questions election toleration of the den and calls for action.
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St. Charles
Cotton Exchange
Gambling Den Blamed on Police in Banner Letter
A Banner writer argues gambling dens frequented by blacks and some whites escape police jurisdiction as long as they stay orderly. He accuses Republican candidates of stocking liquor to sway black votes and claims county authorities, many candidates themselves, fail to back criminal charges. City Marshal W. P. Doran signs the letter.
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An Elegant Hair Restorative and Parker's Ginger Tonic Ad
An old advertisement touts Parker's Hair Restorer to cure dandruff and restore faded hair with a magical effect. It promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a vitality booster for nervousness, painful periods, and general weakness, claiming it prevents consumption and strengthens the system. The copy urges purchases from local dealers and offers a $100 bottle or a 5 cent sample.
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Green's August Flower Cure Claim Ad Tract
An advertising notice urges readers to endure life’s faults and promises Green's August Flower cures for liver complaints and dyspepsia. It touts personal knowledge and common sense, claims widespread sales, and offers a sample bottle for cents with three doses claimed to relieve symptoms.
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Bes. Corton Deed WasTed Cash Price Reported
Fragmentary notice notes highest cash price paid or delivered at a warehouse with a date and initials. Details blurred but references a deed and warehouse terms.
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Corton
Dew
Washington County 1900s election slate announced
A list of candidates for Washington County offices is released. W K Hamas Burleson seeks State Senate in the Twentieth District. M Wrograms seeks Democratic Legislature seat from Washington County. A H Apans and J H Hutchinson named for sheriff and related posts. L Moore for district clerk, Huck M Lewis for county clerk, R L Basser and Cons Asneck for county treasurer, R Hof Mann for tax collector, R A Harves for Republican tax collector.
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