Brazos County Split Over Minority Report Vote
Brazos county delegation to the state convention splits on tabling the minority report of the platform committee with 34 for and 24 against. The Waco Telegraph notes fear that New York politics and a potential force bill for NYC threaten home rule while urging vigilance against Republican schemes.
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Brazos County
Platform Committee
Spain
New York State
Black
New York City
Greater
New York
Waco Telephone
How to Have Good Country Roads and Megaphones in War
The article discusses John Gilmer Speed on road drainage and ditch control to prevent water damage and ruts, promoting a simple, effective system with ditches and outlets. It also notes the megaphone's wartime role on ships, highlighting size, placement, and voice amplification for fleet orders.
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John Gilmer Speed
Ladies’ Home Journal
Returning Dimes to Patriotic Americans
Secretary Long has no authority to accept donations to build another Maine battleship. Patrons sending money are being refunded with notes that Congress already appropriated funds for a new battleship named the Maine. Other items report Spanish uprisings unlikely, yellow fever deaths, typhoid cases, and war-parley tensions.
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Long
Maine
Washington
Navy Department
Congress
China crisis looms as BritainRussia tensions rise
London reports growing danger from the Chinese situation and fears an open conflict between Great Britain and Russia. Critics blame Salisbury for weak replies to Russian aggressiveness and urge firm action to halt Russian concessions. The Princess of Wales reportedly left England following a dispatch from the Dowager Empress of Russia amid AngloRussian talks.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Marquis of Salisbury
Princess of Wales
England
Far East
Copenhagen
Daring Michigan bank raid nets cash and notes
Six robbers blew the Union Bank safe with nitroglycerin near Richland Michigan and fled with about 5000 dollars in cash and 4600 in notes. They arrived by handcar from the east and appeared aided by horse drawn transport, while the safe was left a wreck. Earlier, reports from St Johns Canada note a steamer collision and presumed sinking after hitting an iceberg near Tilt Cove.
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Richland
Mich
Michigan
Union Bank
St. Johns, N. F
Virginia Lake
Tilt Cove
West Bay
Straits of
Belle Island
Noddy Bay
Small Force Might Seize Manzanillo in Cuba
From Santiago de Cuba on August 5 reports state that the warships Massachusetts and Dixie are arriving at Guantanamo to coal. General Rios and Commander Todd describe Manzanillo as weakly defended with about 2000 regulars 1000 volunteers and 500 bombarders yet short on ammunition and demoralized by recent events. A force of about 1000 could prompt capitulation while forts hold little beyond a few field pieces and around 20 field guns nearby. The last expedition surprised Spaniards and Gomez’s relief at Jucaro is confirmed.
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Santiago de Cuba
Massachusetts
Dixie
Guantanamay
Todd
Wilmington
Manzanillo
Rios
Niguerra
Florida
Shafter's Troops to Return Home Rapidly from Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba on August 5 the U S Army moves to ship six transports back to the United States with more to follow as plans call for about 18 vessels. Sick soldiers with yellow fever and other infections will remain behind and safe transport arrangements are emphasized. Captain McKittrick and Dr Goodfellow depart by the Berlin to New Orleans.
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Santiago de Cuba
Alger
United States
McKittrick
Dr. Goodfellow
Shafter
Berlin
New Orleans
Peace terms and naval losses dominate conference reports
In Madrid Castelar and Campos push for peace while urging safeguards for Spanish sovereignty over Porto Rico. Meanwhile U.S. forces push toward Santiago with immunes from Texas and Mississippi convoys, and Captain Edgar Hubert of the Eighth Infantry dies in Puerto Rico.
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Madrid
Senor Silvela
Castelar
Sagasta
Virginus
Spain
United States
Porto Rico
Campos
Montejo
Cervera
Santiago
Washington
Corbin
Ponce
Edgar Hubert
Eighth Infantry
Hubert
Georgia
West Point
Mexican Independence Celebrations Draw American Attention
The piece extols Mexico gratitude for September 15 and 16, Diaz's birthday, and the Battle of Flowers with crowds, flowers, and democratic revelry. It notes an invitation to Americans to visit via the I and G N Railway with discounted round trips to Mexico City on September 10 and 11, with a 30 day return and stopovers, through D J Price in Palestine, Texas.
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Mexico
Diaz
Hill and Dale
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
D. J. Price
G. P
T. A. Palestine
Texas
City Directory of Officials and Local Lodges
A local directory lists city officials led by Mayor C. A. Adams and Marshal T. P. Boyett, with deputies and clerks. It also notes church pastors, four civic fraternal groups, lodge chapters, and meeting schedules for Knights Templars, Masons, K of P, and other orders.
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Erry OrvicEenRs
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
RK. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. W Jno
M. Lawrence
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Palmer’s, Seeley’s
Viola and
California
Wilson
Jenkins Drug
the Daily Eagle
Bryan
Connelly, Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Cannes
Bastrop
J.N. Browning
Armarillo
T. 8S. Smith
Hillsboro
R. W. Finley
Tyler
Geo. W. Finger
Ft. Worth
John W.robbins
Vernon
Allison Mayfield
Sherman
J.S. Kendall
Ladonia
Thos. J. Brown
M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Robert L. Henry
Waco
LDS
Megaphone
Cuban
Metahone
Scientific American
Paris
The
Temps
Everbody
Steele
War Department
James
Signal Corps of United States Volunteers
Fort Thomas
Cincinnati
Fort Thomas Hospital
Young
Montauk Point
S. I
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Fortress Monroe
Norfolk
Newport News
Library For the
New York Journal
Michigan Bank
Castellar
Riche
Savannah
Macon
Columbus
Miss
Iroquois
Cuba
Aibert J. Harbeers
the American Laundry
3A Home Enterprise
E. D. Beach
City Directory
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J. C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
Church Directions
W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
ODGE
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
Rhodes
W.T. Austin
Eac
John Q. Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
Sec
C. O. Carr
Brazos
K. of P
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de Maret
Vulcan
M. H. James
M. W
A. Emden
Bryan No
A. J. Platner
Brazos Camp
W. S. Stuart
Ae Reed
Sam B. Wilson
R. K
Home Forum
L. A. Saumders
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
A. W. Holman
J. Wittmann
Main Street
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