Train wreck near Hattonburg shocks Bryan visitors
The Bryan Daily Chronicle reports a Texan veterans train wreck near Hattonburg Mississippi en route to a Macon Georgia reunion. Among the dead is Mrs Charles Holmes from Big Springs Texas. fear and confusion followed as Bryan residents sought word on missing travelers. A later message from Montgomery confirmed safety for Bryan party members.
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Veterans Convention Opens in Macon
The United Confederate Veterans annual convention opened in Macon Georgia with notable candidates General Van Zandt Texas General Walker South Carolina and General Young Kentucky among those seeking commander. The city roped off large sections for pedestrians and automobile traffic due to the event.
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Cluoburst at Hos Chi Leaves Town in Shock
Corpus Christi Texas May 7 The fall of rain yesterday evening in Nueces county left Rufle Whitely aged 12 nearly wounded in the washover strente. The incident followed a burst of hail and wind causing damage and injuries.
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Rufle Whitely
Conten ance report on pension bill agreed by Senate
The Senate today agreed to the consensus report on the general service pension bill. The action moves the legislation forward in Congress as discussions continue on funding and eligibility.
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Senate
Texas Democratic Returns Show Wilson and Harmon Split
Early returns from Texas county Democratic conventions indicate a split in support between Wilson and Harmon with Clark nominees also present. County results vary with Harris division settling to balance votes, while Sherman and Hartley show instructions for Harmon and Taft respectively.
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Wil Larner
Flood Scene As Mississippi Levee Breaches Loom
In New Orleans area officials say the Mississippi river rise will not reach yesterday’s extreme level by half a foot though the northern line remains high. Rescue work continues with refugees sheltering on levees and on high mantelpieces as hundreds camp along Mor danse and Mor danse well areas.
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Great Sermon at Tabernacle Warns Against False Peace
An evangelist sermon at the tabernacle praised the Spirit and noted many souls saved though attendance was down due to weather. He warned that people chase false peace through entertainment and drink, contrasting it with the God given peace that surpasses understanding.
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Neaveh
Brazos County Democratic Convention Chooses State Delegates
The Brazos County Democratic Convention met at the courthouse at 2:30 PM with Gen HB Stoddard as chairman and Jamontage JQuarien as secretary. A committee of L. Hammonderson, W. I. Raunders, M. Wilcox, O. M. Ball, PH Arrington, Z. W. Beart, W. J. Lawlees, Joase, and I. A. Chem reported resolutions naming delegates to the state convention and instructing the county vote for Woodrow Wilson and for Hon. Charles Mills of Navarro County. The gathering adjourned after adopting the resolutions and nominating delegates from the Fifth congressional district.
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W. I. Raunders
M. Wilcox
M. Ball
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Navarro
Maryland Democratic Delegates Beset by Confusion and Loss
A garbled report notes Maryland events with mentions of Taft Rowen and a 68 delegate count in a state contest. It references Clark winning control and a public event by Morning FR, with delivery of food and ice and a phone contact for arrangements.
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Stephan Broa
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