Oil Wells Sink in Jennings Louisiana Report
Twelve new oil wells are being sunk at Jennings Louisiana. The dispatch notes a boll weevil outbreak in Cuba and mentions political campaign moves by the president. Secretary Wilson delays Texas visit until June. scientists may accompany him. Corpus Christi cabbage crops rot as growers diversify next year. Washington buzz focuses on a boll weevil escape from the agricultural department.
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Jennings, la
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilsons
Texas
Tts
Wilson
Corpus Christi
Washington
Agricultural Department
Political critics urge disclosure of wealth and earnings
The author questions Mr. Bryan’s disclosed worth and calls for Grover Cleveland to reveal his wealth and how he earned it. The piece contrasts Cleveland with John Sherman, noting Sherman’s party loyalty and Cleveland’s alleged betrayal, and hints at scrutiny of bond issues.
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Mr. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
John Sherman
Sherman
Grover
T. J. Bradley
Advertised Letters at Bryan Post Office for Week Ending April 6 1903
The Bryan post office lists letters remaining for the week ending April 6 1903. A one cent charge is added for each advertised piece. Callers must say advertised and provide the date when claiming. J. A. Myers, P. M.
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Gents
Eddie Ballew
E L Cromwell
AG Bradley
C Goodlett
Dave Bradley
Leah Harris
Rev A Wilson
W B John
Sam Chatman
Easter Shortey
Jack Comings
Ellen Mays
Lass Collins
Clara Nelson
Jasper
Dora Mitchell
Jack Vass
Lucy McNellie
Jack Make
E Searcy
Edmond Mitchell
Lizzie Starbine
A M Wallace
Jennie Rucker
C Richardson
L K
Bryan Post Office
Hotel Arrivals
Exchange lists a series of hotel arrivals including Coffield Cameron Ir vine Mart Jacob Rimassa Mexia Todd St Louis Owen Rosse McCracken Reed Calvert Baldwin Philadelphia and more with names tied to cities such as New Orleans Dallas Philadelphia and Houston and dates unclear arising from the newspaper page.
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Will Coffield
Cameron
R Irvine
Mart
H Jacob
New Orleans
John Rimassa
Mexia
M Todd
St Louis
J W Owen
Rosse
K McCracken
Dallas
H Reed
Calvert
A R Baldwin
Philadelphia
Crysop
Jacksonville
J W Colson
Iola
M L Duncan
Trinidad
J H Maguire
Beaumont
L Cox
Houston
Governor Lanham disapproves several county and tax bills
Governor Lanham vetoes Cooke County bond for permanent roads and a cotton gins reporting requirement bill, plus a militia armories tax exemption measure for constitutional issues. Quorum failures reported as both legislative chambers lack a meeting. A reward of 250 dollars is offered for A S Busby, ex financial agent of Rusk penitentiary. Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone buys Northwestern lines, expanding Texas Mexico and national reach with new long distance links by May 1 reaching Tennessee and Missouri.
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Overnor Lanham
Austin
Lanham
Cooke County
Busby
Rusk Penitentiary
Dallas
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Northwestern
Abilene
Weatherford
Lando
Texas
Mexico
Tennessee
Missouri
Cotton Markets See Brief Decline In New York
Telegraphic report notes a momentary decline in New York cotton due to forced realizing sales. It cites strong statistical position and light stocks, suggesting May contracts may advance to 10 cents. Liverpool spot market firm with Middling 5.44, 8,000 sales, 500 exports, 5,000 receipts. New York spots dull at 10.45 middling with no sales. New Orleans spots steady at 101-16 middling with 1,950 sales.
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New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Eav
Leta Ie Us
Etreetes
Aeereee
Poor Es Oe
Tener Neee
Seeveree
Octoree Reese
Labor Meeting in Temple Pushes Labor Reform
A Temple union meeting inspired strong resolutions urging Governor Lanham to call a special legislative session. The aim is to pass a bill allowing laboring men to organize across the city’s labor groups.
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Temple
Tex
Labor Organization of Temple
Lanham
Tragic Accident Hits San Antonio Couple
April 7 report from San Antonio details John Casaras unloading a pistol when his wife passed nearby. The weapon discharged striking her in the back. doctors fear possible fatal injuries.
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San Antonio
John Casaras
Disgusted With Life Ends Self Destruction in Texas
Charles Tolley, a young married man, swallowed carbolic acid at his mother’s home and died within three hours amid financial and family troubles. In San Antonio guards at Fort Sam Houston exchanged gunfire. Private Fred Workman died and Private Charles E. Smiley was gravely wounded.
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San Antonio
Charles Tolley
Fort Sam Houston
Fred Workman
Twelfth Cavalry
Charles E. Smiley
Fourth Infantry
Smiley
City Election Returns Show Quiet Vote Totals
Voters filled Bryan polls with steady interest all day. City Secretary race led to Dunnica and Spell with 555 and 364 votes, while City Marshal results showed Bovett and Shelburne topping others with 157 and 232 votes respectively. Also notes a local business choosing Exline of Dallas earlier but switching to a home agency. Pasture trespass warning issued by several local owners.
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Eieceessiaiee
A. L. Dunnica
T. P. Bovett
W. J. Roberts
Bryan
Eagle
Dallas
Camp meeting and election notice at county court room
Attention Camp J B Robertson you are ordered to meet in the county court room at 2 oclock p m Monday April 13 1908 for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and payment of per capita H B Stoddard Commander W G Mitchell Adjt April 6 1903 For Rent New cottage on same block as Mrs W R Rhodes residence Apply to Chatham Mehy Co din All the newest things in street and ready to wear hats at Coulters 104.
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Hague
Netherlands
Tyler
Tex
Ed. Martin
Neches
Henderson County
Charles Greer
H. B. Stoddard
V. W. G. Mitchell
Adjt
W.R. Rhodes
Chatham Mehy. Co. Din
Coulter's
U. C. V. Reunion via Southern Pacific Special
Reunion news outlines a Confederate Veterans Special train from Houston May 1 and pricing at one cent per mile for the trip, with through Pullman cars and other coaches. Tickets available from May 7 to May 18 with sale extended to May 24, info from T J Anderson and M L Robbins in Houston.
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Southern Pacific
Confederate Veterans Special
Houston
Thomas P. Stone
del Rio West
del Rio
T. J. Anderson
T. A
M. L. Robbins
G. P
Texas
Wimay
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Sandwich
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Naval Training Station
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John Kestler
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Howell Bros
S. B. Buchanan
W. Wipprecht
L. J. Cox
DeMaret Pasture
J. B. Robertson
U. C. V. Reunion
Otto ‘Boehme
Will Brewer
Mr. McDutt Simpson
Webb Bros
Coulter
Ernest Rohde
Leity
Hearne
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Lamar Bethea
Julius Zuleh
Willow Hole
Dr. Jones
Jewell Howard
Cliff A. Adams
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Ed Hall
Albert W. Wilkerson
G.S. Parker
Mm R. T. Boyle
J. W. English
M. D. Cole
W. L. Zuloh
E. H. Astin
G. §. Parker
Ed Kosel Hall
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