Candidates and political stance in local race and commentary
The Eagle lists Democratic primary candidates Rufus Hardy for Congress Sixth District and J D Conlee for Sheriff with notes on local political protest by Confederate veterans and reflections on government, virtue, and public accountability. A light political commentary follows about flirting, biblical spareness, a Hartford bird story, and a cat breakfast anecdote.
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Jesus
Hartford
Conn
Easter pumps in golden brown patent styles arrive at Utz & Dunn
Ladies and others await a pretty pair of Easter pumps. An express shipment brings 60 pairs in golden brown patent, one and two eye styles. Utz & Dunn sell at 3.50 per pair, sizes 1 to 8, C and D widths. Come early to secure your size at Wilson & Derden The Store Ahead 112.
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Utz & Dunn
Wilson & Derden
Wagner & Brandon Dissolved by Mutual Consent
The firm of Wagner and Brandon is dissolved by mutual consent. All parties indebted to the firm are asked to settle immediately. A. J. Wagner and G. M. Brandon sign the notice in Bryan Texas dated April 11 1908.
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Wagner & Brandon
A. J. Wagner
M. Brandon
Bryan
Texas
Southwest labor congress opens in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on April 14 the largest congress of labor representatives in the Southwest began, hosting conventions of the Texas Federation of Labor and several unions. The gatherings will run through the week and address federal and state legislation affecting workers.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Congress of Labor
Southwest
Texas Federation of Labor
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Texas Farmers’ Union
Electrical Workers’ Federation
Fifth District
Mrs. Annie Ewing Dies in Brazos Bottom Community
Mrs. Annie Ewing died Monday night at her Brazos Bottom home after forty years of local residence. A Baptis t church member, she leaves two sons T. M. and A. L. Ewing. She will be buried today in Providence cemetery near Tunis Burleson County as friends from Bryan and beyond send floral tributes.
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Annie Ewing
Brazos Bottom
The
Baptist Church
Messrs. T. M
A. L. Ewing
Ewing
Bryan
Gray enters Democratic race as Delaware favorite son pitch
Washington reports at the Delaware Democratic State convention Judge George Gray was launched for the Presidential nomination with delegates to Denver instructed to back Delaware's favorite son. Leaders weigh prospects as Gray faces late entry while campaign literature and headquarters have begun.
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Washington, D. C
George Gray
Delaware
Denver
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Brazos County
The Democratic Executive Committee of Brazos County will meet at 2 4 pm on Friday April 17 at the courthouse in Bryan Texas. John K Parker, County Chairman.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Brazos County
Court House
Bryan
Texas
Jno
K. Parker
Notice to comply with street work and tax summons
Parties who have failed to comply with the summons to street work or to pay the special street tax may avoid prosecution by immediate compliance with the law. J. B. Covey, J. T. Maloney, Chairman. Street Committee. Mayor.
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J. BE. Covey
J. T. Maloney
Attorney General Davidson Record Shows Strong Case Win Rate
The Honey Grove Citizen notes Davidson’s record from 1905 to 1908, listing 112 suits not including mandamus, 832 antitrust suits, 8 criminal appellate cases, 5 insurance suits, and 63 mandamus suits. It reports 29 of 33 trust suits won for the State, 2 dismissed, 2 pending, with $112,000 collected and $1,736,000 pending in judgments. The paper calls the attorney general’s performance a solid record despite a sharp critic.
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Ghd
Honey Grove
Texas Lumbermen Open 22nd Annual Meeting in Dallas
The Texas Lumbermen’s Association opened its twenty second annual session with directors’ meeting at the Oriental Hotel. Major Hay gave the welcome address at the Ma jestic Theater and President Ernest Steves of San Antonio replied. Afternoon sessions featured officer reports and papers on trade topics as the convention runs through Friday.
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Bermen
Association of Texas
Oriental Hotel
Ernest Steves
San Antonio
Be Cause I Love You Play Framed by Guild Thanks
The St Andrews Guild thanks all who participated in the amateur performance of Be cause I Love You and those who bought tickets. Special gratitude to the young girls who sold tickets and helped raise a liberal share of the proceeds.
The Big Rain Sweeps Across Texas Creeks Impassable
The heavy rain was widespread across sections from north to south Texas, flooding creeks and soaking the ground. Officials note the rainfall is a major boon to the state and has raised water levels significantly.
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Texas
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Daily Eagle
Carnes & Wallace
Congress
Rufus Hardy
J. D. Conlee
Geo. R. Wicker
Bryan, Texas
Austin
Lufkin
Wynne
Shaw
Great Labor Congress
Judge Gray
Emmel & Maloney Prescription Druggists
Spiraea Seai
Torney
Davidson
Navasota
J. W. Williams
Bryan K
P. Lodge
Williams
Franklin
Texas Lumbermen
Dallas
Majestic Theater
Major Hay
the Ladies of St. Andrews Guild
Wilson
MO. M. Lawrence & CO
First National Bank
E ‘Harder
Buckhaults
North Texas
Harder & Buckhaults
Stevenson Machine and Repair Works
Fern Thern
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