First Days of the Confederacy Lecture at Bryan
General John B. Gordon will be invited to deliver a new lecture in Bryan on The First Days of the Confederacy. Rev E L Shettles will request the speech as a follow up to his popular The Last Days of the Confederacy. Crowds are expected to attend the event featuring the famed Confederate veterans commander.
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Gordon
Bryan
United Confederate Veterans
John B. Gordon
General Gordon
E. L. Shettles
Purpose in Life as a Health Shield
The article argues that a definite life purpose strengthens the will, helping people endure illness and ward off weakness. It warns that loss of hope can make bodies fragile and diseases more likely, while a strong, goal driven mindset can extend life and aid recovery.
Texas cash mystery not bond proceeds velvet statement
Notice to state treasurers that the $8,000,000 to be counted in the Texas State Treasury by an investigating committee is not bond proceeds and represents no debt of the commonwealth. It is described as velvet with no fixed charges or interest/sinking fund requirements. San Antonio Express.
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Union
Texas
San Antonio Express
Miss Stone Warned Bulgarian Brigands May Scuttle Lectures
A fragment notes that Miss Stone threatened to deliver her lecture to Bulgarian brigands and implied they might release her without ransom.
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Miss Stone
Lizzie Cook Runs for Van Zandt County Clerk in Texas
In East Central Texas Miss Lizzie Cook is a candidate for county clerk in Van Zandt County. The race focuses on local administration and record keeping as residents consider her bid.
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Eace
Lizzie Cook
Courag County
van Zandte Can Aeounty
Texas
Death of Emma Griffin by Strychnine Poisoning in Searcy
Capt A J Searcy reports Emma Griffin daughter of C A Griffin died Tuesday night in Searcy Madison county from strychnine poisoning. Officials cite personal crisis intent tied to a love affair as the cause. The Griffin family renowned in the community mourns as she died within two hours before a physician arrived.
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A. J. Searcy
Searcy
Madison County
Emma Griffin
C. A. Griffin
Methodist church services at the opera house Sunday
Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Everyone invited. Inquiry among the congregation shows a majority prefer the 8 p m service over 5 p m. For grain cutting contact R R Knowles phone 151. 125
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Opera House
R. R. Knowles
Galveston Cotton Mill Reopens as Rice Processing Plant
A Galveston cotton mill is being converted into a rice mill. The project aims to repurpose a historic facility for a new agricultural processing role, signaling industrial adaptation in the region.
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Galveston
New Orleans Plans Next Great Reunion Two Years Hence
A note announces a future reunion in New Orleans planned for two years from now. Organizers, dates, and participating groups are expected to be confirmed in subsequent updates.
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New Orleans
Kurten Notes on Local Happenings and Wedding
April 21 1902 report notes crops improving in Kurten. Mr Jim Stewart and Miss Boma Lloyd wed Saturday night with Rev J M Zimmermann officiating. Wishing the couple success through life and the pace of an old grey mule.
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Kurten
Jim Stewart
Boma Lloyd
J.M. Zimmerman
Prairie merchants predict record sales this season
A local business notice claims previous season’s strong results and current heavy advertising and 'rustling' indicate the largest business Cen wxas has seen. Prospective buyers are urged to call at the enterprise.
Hotel Arrivals List From Various Cities
Hotel arrivals include Frank M Lakue Philadelphia J A McNeal Columbus 5 DA Dun can Waco W O Cloud Navasota Fred A Burns Detroit Harry Alexander Houston G L Porter Sol Bellitz St Louis J N Carr Nava sota Harry Deutschner New Orleans E P Stiles Austin LH Fuller Waco H A Jones New York Chas Clark Corsicana J 5 McNeal San Antonio W J Hefley Waco Tucker House Mrs T M Ewing Mrs Lillian Ewing vritts Bridge Ed Williams Hempstead Ed Burns Knox Campbell Chas Johnson Central P H Arrington Millican EH Sig nor Palestine A F Clark Cozard Neb W O Cloud J T Brannon T V Ford A Robbert RH Gibbons G W Maxwell Antone Minedios and wife W F Thomas Dp L Armour
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Frank M Lakue
Philadelphia
J A McNeal
Columbus
DA Duncan
Waco
W O Cloud
Navasota
Fred A Burns
Detroit
Harry Alexander
Houston
G L Porter
Sol Bellitz
St Louis
J N Carr
Harry Deutschner
New Orleans
E P Stiles
Austin
LH Fuller
H A Jones
New York
Chas Clark
Corsicana
McNeal
San Antonio
W J Hefley
T M Ewing
Lillian Ewing
Vritts Bridge
Ed Williams
Hempstead
Ed Burns
Knox Campbell
Chas Johnson
Central
P H Arrington
Millican
Signor Palestine
A F Clark
Cozard
Neb
J T Brannon
T V Ford
A Robbert
RH Gibbons
G W Maxwell
Antone Minedios
W F Thomas
L Armour
Walker Secures Sherman Steam Laundry Agency
Health officer orders cleanup as Claude G. Walker obtains the Sherman steam laundry agency promising the best in the world. He can arrange pickup for your bundle and guarantees satisfaction. Phone 214. 123.
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Claude G. Walker
Sherman Steam Laundry
Whirlwind of Misfortunes From Philippines Policy Debate
Washington reports Mr. Rawlins of Utah condemning General Chaffee and warning the United States would reap a whirlwind of misfortunes from Philippine policy. The House passed several bills including a $1,000,000 site and public hall, pensions, bonds for Indian Territory waterworks, railroad and bridge projects, and a $500,000 Choctaw and Chickasaw grant. The oleomargarine bill advanced after conference with Senate amendments and Agricultural appropriation details were outlined, including a $5,158,570 total with weather bureau and plant industry increases.
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Washington
Rawlins
Utah
Philippines
General Chaffee
United States
Philippine Islands
Judiciary Committee
City of
Indian Territory
Bil
Pearl River
Mississippi Midland Railroad Company
Shreveport Bridge and Terminal Company
Red River
Shreveport
Dill
House
Senate
Agricultural Committee
Fox
Mississippi
Goldfugle
New York
New York Post Office
Wadsworth
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Plant Industry
Open for Settlement Bill for Kiowa Comanche Apache Lands
Washington April 25 The Stephens bill to open 480000 acres of pasturage reservation in Kiowa Comanche and Apache country to settlement was favorably reported. The act would require a proclamation within 90 days and homesteaders to draw lots. Cattle men including S B Burnett hold the land with about 40000 cattle, leases extended to July 1 to move stock.
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Washington
Stephens
Committee On
Indian Affairs
S. B. Burnett
Texas
Indiana Republicans Name Slate At State Convention
The Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis on April 25 announced nominees for statewide offices including Secretary of State Daniel E. Storms, Supreme Court Justice John H. Gillett, State Statistician C. B. Johnson, State Geologist W. H. Blatchley, State Auditor David B. Herrick, State Treasurer M. A. Hill, and Attorney General Charles W. Gosh en.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Daniel IE. Storms
Supreme Court
John H. Gillett
C. B. Johnson
W. H. Blatchley
David 8. Herrick
M. A. Hill
Charles W. Geshen
Berryi Not Guilty in Frankfort Prison Case
In Frankfort on April 25 the court found Berryi not guilty in a case surrounding alleged prison matters. The ruling concludes the proceedings without convicting the defendant.
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Berryi
Frankfort
A Berryi
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Dallas Co- Operative & Texas Improvement Company
Jennie Hendrickson
Tucker House
Henderson & Nall
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Ran
Tex
Eli Ton
Enemi
Menaci
Laci
Povey
Vilac
Cen
Wxas
Roweaglinst
Burg
Fythe
Ent
Dren
Unter
Chathaiy
Chaffee 18
Mama
Charghes R Nabors Bros. Ved
Bryan Brick Yard
John Wittman
Prin
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Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos
W.S. Wilson, Jr
McDougald
E. Grieser
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