Heavy Storm Prevailed Across Texas Oil Region
A severe storm struck the Lake and Galveston areas with gusts and damaged rigs. About 150 derricks toppled and one worker, C. Pellinger, was knocked senseless by falling timbers. Estimated damages reach 975,000. Army troops woke to a heavy gale at Camp Galveston with some tents blown down. In Troupe County, damages around 56,000 were reported. A large hail event near Thornton caused about 10,000 in damage.
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Sour Lake
Texas
C. Pellinger
Army Associated Prove
Galventon
Ten gland King Aas Honors Scotts Widow (odd OCR title)
London reports King George has conferred on the widow of Cape Re P Scott the title Lady Scott, granting same rank and precedence as if her husband had been knighted. A telegram from a sister confirms her health and note of the Antarctic explorer’s death while awaiting the steamer Arang.
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London
Cape Re
P. Scott
Antarctic
Warer
Scott
George Ban Ber
Hruce
Robert P. Hookt
Whdow
Antarecte Explore
Aby
Aeattie
Senate passes public buildings bill in long session
Washington reports the Senate approved the public buildings bill after a long turbulent session, adjourning early morning at 2:50 and resuming at 10 o'clock.
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Washington
Senate
Mexican Revolution News Signals Shifting Factions
Reports from Mexico City and Texas detail Carranza and Huerta factions reframing the conflict. Provisional President Huerta faces renewed resistance as Carranza’s forces gain support in Coahuila. Distant promises of peace contrast with Villa’s surge in Sonora and Madero kin’s stance on involvement.
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Amodavid Pree
Associatid Press
Mexico City
Huerta
Muertago
Mexico
Hueris Jernment
Carranan
Felix Ding
General
Texas Legislature Seeks Rail Valuation and Katy Study
Austin Feb 27. The House adopted a plan to value railroads and discussed the Lewellyn measure while pursuing Katy consolidation despite a governor veto. A resolution seeking information on the Katy was approved. Governor orders withdrawal of State troops from Brownsville amid tensions. Senator W A Johnson of Memphis Texas nominated for U S Minister to Chile. New bills include Worbrook proposal to abolish common tax serialages.
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Associated Prowse
Austin
Texas
Nashy
Katy
House
Thegpe
Asmodasea Tren
Brownerile
Auman
W. A Johnson
Memphis
United States
Chile
Worbrook
Cabinet Gossip Hints at Labor Secretary Pick
Washington February 7 cabinet gossip centers on William B. Wilson of Pennsylvania possibly named secretary of the newly created Department of Labor. Union labor backing token implied. The share of Interior and war portfolios may go to men not previously mentioned.
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Washington
William B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Department of Labor
Turkey ready to cede Adrianople for peace terms
Associated Press reports on February 21 that Turkey announced readiness to cede Adrianople to Hungary as part of peacemaking efforts. The statement frames the act as a basis for a broader peace agreement.
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Turkey
Adrianople
Hinigaria
Edge Dry Goods expands millinery department in Bryan
EW Milliner in Ghirge The Edge Dry Goods Company moves its millinery department to the second floor for better display and faster service. They welcome Zota Pony of Chicago as a new staff member familiar with modern millinery. The store will offer a full line of ready to wear hats, with Posey assisted by Mrs. Marie Ewing of Waco handling alterations. Eyewitness reports show staff preparing eagerly for a grand season.
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Edge Dry Goode Company
Posey
Mra
Marie Ewing
Waco
Eagle
Tadien
Cae
Ohio visitor weighs county roads concerns
An Ohio visitor spent two weeks in Gruso County assessing roads and streets. The observer notes limited upkeep and proposes improvements by petition or local action, urging better infrastructure across the area.
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PH Mintek
Smith
Gruso County
Fide Varietien
Cape
Orwcomare
Kaméiawee
Real Estate Transfers Reported for County and City
Real estate transfers show B Modes and Mary tracing county lines on the east 50 feet of Lot 4 and the north half of Lot 3 for a consideration of 4000 dollars, involving Lemon Hinalaeykt to Orie Never with 1. Tl acres to Mary AL.
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Modes and Mary
Orie
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Hardy Newton
Iteris
Derricke
Mayr Lake
Tmy
Thornton
Stonian
Tengland
Scotts
Bell Bros
Carranza
Coahuila
Daltia
Fanma
Hove
Texan
Coahulla
Madero
Prom Isa
Pranciaca Villa
Pano
Sonora
Chicago
Carlos Madero
Maninguia
Associated Prem Avatin
Hunt
Menineitie
W. A. Johnson
E. F. Parks
SEA Kind
Norway
Magerel Merrion
Tomats
California
Muscatel
David Reid
Ghirge
Ohio
J. M. Caldwell
Long Acre
Bryan
Sanders Bros
Joe Korkemes
CANDT
IGE Coemm
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