Bryan Civic League Holds Regular Meeting Summary
The Bryan Civic League held its regular monthly meeting at 6 pm with Ward President Mrs. Ro. Allen presiding in the city out of town. Committees were formed for Carnegie park cleanup, library grounds clearing, Worary lecture hall cleaning, and park monitoring, with engineers advising to wait for weather before starting work.
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Hewit
Fountain
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Seth Mooring
J. A Wyers
Treveh
Mire Ly
L. Melanis
Sirs J. Webty Howell
Extreme Southwest Heat Drives Fatalities Across Cities
Heat wave grips the Southwest and major hubs with temperatures soaring. A Chattanooga man dies as lingering high heat persists across Dallas, Kansas City, Memphis, and Galveston. Observers note readings approaching 115 degrees, with yesterday's high near 106 in some areas.
Charter of reorganized railroad company filed
A note from Associated Press dated August 10 reports the charter of a reorganized Great Northern Railway Company of Houston was filed. The document indicates a secretary within the organization and references capital authorized shares. The report summarizes the legal filing and its corporate details.
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Tevas
Great Nortem Railway Company
Houston
Arate
Longview Promoters Push Highway Plan to Dallas
In Shreveport on August 10 a group of boosters urged building a highway from Shreveport to Dallas. They promoted better roads and urged support via a special train tour. The effort aimed to connect the two cities with improved transportation infrastructure.
Follette and Underwood Conference Fails to Reach Accord
A conference committee led by Senator La Follette and Representative Underwood failed to reach an agreement on tariff revision. The group will reconvene tomorrow to continue discussions as protests and tensions rise over proposed tariff changes.
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Washington
Gates Will Probated in Texas Estate Valued at Forty Million
John W. Gates estate in Arthur Texas faces probate with the will naming heirs. The property is estimated at around forty million dollars, with the will possibly directing substantial bequests to son Leon and Charlie.
Statehood Bill Advances After House Approval
Washington August 10 The statehood bill moves forward as the House agrees to minor Senate amendments allowing passage to the President. Details indicate a straightforward path pending final signings.
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Ameoha
New Mexico
Hatahood
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Senate
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Togo Visits Shipyards In Philadelphia Pattern
Admiral Fogo made a formal call on Mayor Hierburn in the morning after visiting the Cramps and the New York Shipbuilding Company's yard on the Delaware River. The brief voyage, marked by coastal and industrial sites, highlighted naval logistics and wartime preparation amid limited readable details.
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Prone
Paliadelphia
Awe
Admiral Fogo
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Cramps
New York Shipbuilding Company
Delaware
Ewan Resister Ea Ie Vial
Taft Plans Early Exit From Washington
President Taft, unconvinced Congress will adjourn soon, expects to leave Washington to Beverly after the second week in December. He signaled a plan to depart as the special session drags on, aiming to shorten his stay and wrap up affairs before year’s end.
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Raron Hig
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Congress
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Fort Worth Thugs Beat Man After Land Sale Dispute
Worth Texas August 10 Anauchated Pras Wor reports a man who sold a large piece of land in Red River County was beaten and robbed by Fort Worth thugs. He was found scarlet in pain and required medical care after the assault. The suspect escaped with only a small amount of the proceeds, later traced to a local bank.
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Adverse Hepori on Cotton Tariff Revision
In Wasmeeton, a font for the revision of the cotton tariff under the present tariff law faced adverse reports in the Senate. The Rome committee’s Tixac Lon was expected, but revision supporters rallied to delay action.
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Friends of
West Texas Ranch Solo Arrest Report
Fragmented wire-service style items describe arrests and incidents in Texas. A ten year old son of John Merrit is mentioned alongside labor and political references, with mixed local names such as Samuel Gomvers and Cecl Leek noted in a garbled fashion. The text references a sausage mill accident and a horse trader death, plus various August 10 dated notes about suspects and losses.
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Texas
Ave
John Merrit
Funeral of General Gordon Sedy Lite in Tennessee
The funeral for General Gordon J. W. Gordon, commander in chief of Confederate Veterans, will be held Tuesday at the State House. Condolence messages from across the country are being received by his family as they prepare the services in Memphis.
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Abe
Coefederate Veterams
MINTS TO BET OUT OF dA Aug. 10 in Texas case
A chaotic report details murder charges and habeas corpus for an alleged killer jailed in Texas. It describes plans to ship captured carp and other fish by refrigerated car to Eastern points while authorities monitor fishing and river conditions in Spokane and St. Louis areas.
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Sam Antonio
Texas
MeWilliame
Jal
Casaaway
Fmmy
Garp
Spokane
Wash
Martholonew Brea
St Joula
Earp
BL Louis
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Chicago
J. A. Chile
Uhlig
Net
Ti Ik
Assessed valuations for Brazos County in 1911 tax roll
Deputy Collector G I Wieser reports Brazos County 1911 valuation totals. Land value stands near 3, consistent with five year trend. The grand total shows an annual increase with categories including land, livestock, tools, and bank assets.
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G.I Wieser
Seasion
Austin
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Gor
Meeting of Far Association at City Hall Friday
The Hewne Comme Fair Aveolation members will meet at City Hall Friday afternoon to discuss The tine ienunnia and report to the Bryan people. Officers and committees are ready to work as Trades Day last September was a success due to committee support. The fair can be a great success if the community backs it.
County praises and interns program at state convention
County judges and commissioners announced an interning program during the semiannual state convention held this morning. The session highlighted county governance efforts and community outreach as key priorities moving forward.
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Amodaradream Rownwood
Pope Pius Condition Improves This Morning
The pope’s health showed improvement this morning amid cautious optimism. Vatican officials reported slight progress in his condition as observers noted signs of stabilization and continued monitoring by medical staff.
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