Rail mail pay debated by Joint Committee chair Bourne
Washington reports quote Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr stating the railroads should be paid a rate matching the passenger car mile rate to preserve volume and safety. He argues the Post Office theory ignores factors boosting passenger traffic and urges government justice in compensation to railroads for mail carriage.
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Washington
Passooner
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Congressnal Committee
Postotice
Uekot
Pssancor Businow
Howe
Pontortion Department
Texas cities adopt commission form of government
Port Worth, June 16. Texas Business Men's Association data shows forty-five Texas cities using the commission form of government and Galveston named as the first city in the United States to adopt urban control after the 1900 flood. Cities listed include Abilene, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Port Arthur, Fort Worth and others. Amarillo recently adopted the city manager plan, while several towns consider similar reforms.
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Port Worth
Tex
Texan Business Men's Association
Texas
United States
Galveston
Vow
Abilene
Aimerillo
Aransas Pass
Austin
Curb Building Debate on Went Anderson Street
Property owners along Went Anderson Street discuss funding and preference for curbs and gutters or paving. Council split on street improvement. work already begun on cobbles and gutters near Wines, Mountain, and West Side School. planned width to forty feet.
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Anderson Street
Sygrond
Thie
Ny Sulla
Tim Cobba
T, Wines
Pauntain
Ratti
Bryan Merchants Join Interurban Excursion to Brazos Bottom
Thirty five Bryan business men answered a Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Railroad invitation and rode the Houston and Texas Central depot train to Brazos Bottom for a six hour excursion. The trip showcased the line, with stops at several towns, and officials praised local merchants for their support while urging unity to boost Bryan’s growth.
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Bryan
Lems
Bryan & Central Texas Interurban Railroad Company
Houston & Texas Central
Interurban
Smetana
Korarek
Metnola
Cartar
Ryan Junction
Ftome City
Pitta Mildxo
Chance
Rant
Myera
Alexlee
John Parle
Shie Yast Stow
Wilcox
Ryan
Corte
Gottom
Sevore Heyet
Gant Full Eho
Chats
Hogan
Forte
Bey Fudge
John W. Dévers
Mexicans in Fight Leaves One Wounded On Tracks
A clash between two Mexicans near Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Railroad left a boy aged 200? with a scalp wound from a pistol shot. Officers pursued the shooter into the woods. he escaped, while the boy’s father and another man were detained briefly. Authorities reported no further sightings as the search continued and nearby hotel staff were asked to watch for the suspect. Local standings and upcoming games across cities like Houston, Waco, Dallas, and Fort Worth were listed.
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Bryan & Central ‘Texas Interalian
Messins
Worley
Shortt? Conlee
Bryan
Clube Beaumont
Houston
Waco
Galveston
Port Worth Dallas
Antonio
Antio
Real Estate Transfer to Robertson Adds to Bryan City
W J McCulloch transfers property to JL Robertson in Bryan city limits for $100. The deed notes a planned addition and references a mortgage or lien, with implied obligations tied to work and consideration in the transfer.
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W. J. McCulloch
JL Robertson
Bryan
Texans Rescued From Knife By Wonderful Stomach Remedy
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a cure for stomach ailments. It claims swift relief from digestive issues and lists testimonials from Texas readers praising the product. The copy urges readers to consult local druggists and request the remedy through Chicago marketers.
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South
Beatty
Mayr
T. B. Good
L. Randell
Laredo
Texas
Jan
Ivan
Mayra
Mayra 1 )Big Your Own Selecbors
Smith Dene
H. Maye
Chilcago
Wonderful Effects
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Xtra
Nettleton
Waldrop & Co
A. M. Waldrop & Co
Imator Bourne
Mmission City
Brazos Bottom
J. Allen Myers
Hryan
Hiryan
Thore
Eagle
Charles
Newball
Revenge
New York
Mesut
Dallan
Ban Antonio
Auntina Beaumont
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Antonio
Calverton
Beasmont
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