Local items and school trustee terms noted in Brenham dispatch
An explanation of a new school law outlines trustee term changes for independent districts with terms expiring in 1901 and 1903. A Brenham business meeting calls for Brazos river navigation delegates, urging mass gatherings if no local bodies exist. Residents and local figures visit or are elected to positions. convicts guard detail noted.
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Brenham
Brazos River
Cards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Apere
Picnic at Bear Creek and Alexandria concert noted
The note records a cold week with a Friday Bear Creek picnic deemed successful. The Alexandria choir performed well after Sunday, led in part by Prof. B. H. Wiley of Bethel who stays through the April 7 concert. Crops suffer from cold, gardens lag, and rain is needed. health is good. John M. Caldwell manages Mitchell pasture, charging 50c monthly or 5c daily. 112 Lady Avondale arrives at Clarke and Dansby.
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Bear Creek
Alexandria
B. H. Wiley
Bethel
Wiley
John M. Caldwell
Mitchell
Porto Ricans Disappointed by American Occupation
The Associated Press reports unrest in Puerto Rico as cost of living rises under American rule. Native dissatisfaction grows over delayed territorial status, high prices, and transportation woes while rough troops provoke clashes in Ponce and Caguas. Local merchants seek open trade and fair treatment. observers urge courtesy to ease tensions.
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Conyrighted
Prese
San Juan de Porto Rico
United States
Porto Rico
Ponce
Caguas
Associated Press
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A. C. Gillespie
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F. D. Bittle
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Robt. Newsome
C. M. Sandle
J. E. Farquhar
D. P. Johnson
Millisa Williams
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W. T. Jones
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Lester Gentry
Koppe’s Farm
Tom Causey
Bob Roy
Tabor
Lady Avondale
Clarke & Dansby’s
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Ferndale
Hemphill Lodge
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Minnie Cobb
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Atlanta
Frank Curry
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