Abstract Books and Brazos County Real Estate for Sale
J W Batts offers the only set of Abstract Books for Brazos County along with multiple properties for sale. Listings include 105 acres near the courthouse with pasture and cultivation, 25 acres cultivated, a 6 wire fenced tract at 1500 dollars, about 1.25 acres near a schoolhouse with a cottage, tenant house and well at 750 dollars, a four block from Main Street brick house with cisterns at 1250 dollars, half block by Allen Academy at 500 dollars, 13 acres on town south side with a 4 room house at 1000 dollars, a 4 room house with amenities, a rented 9 dollar per month property at 650 dollars, the Joe B Reed home place with a 9 room two story dwelling at 4250 dollars, and a half block near the DC DeMaret place at 800 dollars.
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Brazos County
Court House
School House
Main Street
Allen Academy
Joe B Reed
DC DeMaret
Philippine Ratlroms Uncle Sam Contemplates a System
The article discusses American considerations of a regulatory framework in the Oriental Archipelago. It notes possible administrative changes and strategic interests influencing U S policy toward regional governance and economic ties.
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Uncle Sam
Oriental Archipelago
Canal Treaty Reacts With Little Washington Vexed
Secretary Root discusses rail line plans in the Philippine Islands with Gov Taft. Proposals include 600 miles of tracks from Manila through Luzon to the north harbor and a north south branch to the eastern coast plus a link to Batangas. Government guarantees on interest and rights of way are debated to attract capital.
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Washington
Root
Taft
Philippine Islands
Manila
Luzon
Batanzas
Canal Treaty Rejection Shocks Isthmus Investors
The Colombian Senate rejected the canal treaty citing encroachment on sovereignty, triggering tremendous excitement in Colon and heavy impact on local investors who had relied on ratification. Washington shows little concern as the Isthmian Canal act provides fallback routes via Nicaragua.
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Washington
Colombia
Panama
Colon
Herran
Ricos
Bogota
Columbian Senate
State Department
Panama Canal Company
Republic of Colombia
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Capitol painting earns praise for Town and Country paints
Exterior work on the National Capitol, nearly finished after two months and eighteen workers, uses Harrison Bros. ready mixed paint. The project, cited by the Paint Oil and Drug Reporter, enhances the Capitol’s appearance and reveals the firm’s Town and Country brand. Tyler Haswell is the Bryan agent for Town and Country Paints.
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National Capitol
Messrs
Harrison Bros. & Co., Inc
Capitol
Washington
Harrison
Tyler Haswell
Bryan
Questions on Panama Reflect Senate Debate Across Classes
The passage notes concern over Panama and the Isthmian region as the senate's action causes a protoptag impression in all classes. It highlights that the rest of the republic will endure economic strain due to a high exchange rate and its upward trend.
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Panama
Republic
Tragic Death On Santa Ynez Trail In Heat
Miss Catherine Grathwol a school teacher died on a mountain trail toward the Santa Ynez range from heart failure. She asked companions to proceed half way and await their return. The party rode ahead found her prostrate in the sun and attempts to revive her failed.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Catherine Grathwol
Santa Ynez Range
Roosevelt rests at Sagamore Hill avoiding early yacht race
President Roosevelt spent the day quietly at Sagamore Hill with no formal visitors. He will not attend the first international yacht race on Thursday and may not leave for later races. He declined Sir Thomas Lipton's invitation to view from the Erin. The torpedo boat destroyer flotilla's whereabouts remain uncertain after maneuvers injuries. Admiral Dewey ordered repairs at New York yard, but vessels are deemed seaworthy and capable of crossing the Atlantic.
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Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Thomas Lipton
Admiral Dewey
New York Navy Yard
Dewey
Atlantic
Hague Arbitrators Named in Venezuela Dispute
Washington reports American charge Mr. Riddle says at The Hague the czar has named Moll Ravieff Russian minister of justice Leary Swiss envoy to Paris and Prof Matzen from Copenhagen University as arbitrators in the Venezuela conflict with the blockading powers.
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Washington
Riddle
St. Petersburg
State Department
Mouravieff
Leary
Paris
Prof
Matzen
University of Copenhagen
Hague
Venezuela
Half a Hundred Newspaper Men to Attend Irrigation Congress
Ogden Utah August 18 half a hundred prominent newspaper men from Maine to California will attend the next National Litigation congress in this city next month. Eastern editors travel by private car and are joined by representatives of several prominent eastern magazines.
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Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Utah
Maine
California
Ships collide sink Chinese cruiser Huang Tai near Hong Kong
The Empress of India from Vancouver and Yokohama collided with the Chinese cruiser Huang Tai near Hong Kong. The warship sank an hour after the collision, nine aboard the Huang Tai drowned, and the Empress of India was badly damaged amidships while rescuing the cruiser’s crew.
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Canadian Pacific
Hong Kong
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Empress of India
Vancouver
B. C
Yokohama
Kong Kong
Huang Tai
World apple crop 1903 shows regional yields and quality
The Boston Chamber of Commerce reports the 1903 world apple crop. Great Britain is short of fruits, Europe overall short on apples, while the United States varies by region with New York and the far west heavy. Nova Scotia and Canada expect high yields. overall quality is excellent with some regional exceptions.
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Europe
United States
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Almeria
New England
Maine
New York State
Middle West
Far West
Virginia
West Virginia
Nova Scotia
Canada
Camp Mabry Under Military Rule With Gen Stacy In Command
Camp Mabry in Austin is under military rule with Gen. W H Stacy in command. The First and Third Texas troops are mostly present, about 2000 soldiers on site, and trains from Dallas and San Antonio have arrived. The post flag was hoisted at the division HQ.
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Austin
Camp Mabry
W. H. Stacy
Texas
Dallas
San Antonio
Salisbury's Condition Serious in London Bulletin
Lord Salisbury remains in grave condition as doctors report a restful night and little change in his status. The update notes his health is the same as previously, with no improvement.
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Salisbury
London
Lord Salisbury
Senator Quay Arrives in Pittsburg En Route Home
Senator Quay reached Pittsburg on his way to Beaver in his usual health. The source notes it is unclear how the rumor began that he had suddenly joined the train.
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Pittsburg
Senator Quay
Beaver
Jack Glenister Swims Whirlpool Rapids at Niagara
A Niagara Falls dispatch reports Jack Glenister successfully swam the Whirlpool Rapids. His manager says Glenister is under a physician care with no broken bones though he is partially delirious.
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Jack Glenister
Niagara
Buffalo
Niagara Fallas
Glenister
Tennessee cloud burst hits crops and towns hard
A Greenville to Morristown rain surge floods creeks and streets in Green and Hawkins counties. Farmers lose crops while Greenville and Morristown report flooded stores and ruined utility plants. Two deaths occur as Robert Parks and his seven year old son drown trying to cross a swollen creek.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sentinel
Greenville
Morristown
Green
Hablen
Robert Parks
Embezzlers in the Toils in Chicago
Chicago arrests William Kaufmann and his nephew U Harry Kaufmann charged with embezzling 2000 dollars and selling goods totaling 1700 dollars from Isaac Leopold a Houston wholesale merchant. The pair allegedly traveled as salesmen, received a consignment of goods and expenses funds, sold part of the goods and shipped the rest to Chicago to sell to second hand dealers, using the proceeds to buy a saloon.
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Chicago
Houston
William Kaufmann
U Harry Kaufmann
Isaac Leopold
Tex
Leopold
Kaufmanns
Unique Character Dead in Mexico Mine Owner Pedro Alvarade
Montery Mexico Aug 18 Word comes of the death at Parral of Pedro Alvarade a millionaire mine owner and noted eccentric He rose from ordinary laborer to wealth by discovering La Pamilla mine guarding it daily He once offered to pay Mexico national debt the government declined He helped friends from poorer days and built a circle around him
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Monterey
Mex
Parral
Pedro Alvarade
Mexico
Alvarade
la Pamilla
John Hays Hammond
Jamaica Recovering After Hurricane Hits Banana Plantations
Kingston reports a slightly more hopeful mood among planters as clearing proceeds and provisions are saved. Thousands of peasants remain homeless while the government authorizes nine parochial boards to spend 1500 dollars each on relief work.
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Kingston
Textile Strikers Resume Work in Philadelphia
Philadelphia August 18 estimated 6000 to 7000 textile strikers, mainly rug weaving workers, returned to work after an eleven week strike. Of the original 60,000 strikers only 10,000 remain out. Many idle workers are dyers and persistent action may force mills to close due to dye shortages.
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Philadelphia
Rugweaving
Christian Villages Pillaged by Bashi Bazouk Bands
A dispatch from Uskub reports 600 Bashi Bazouks led by Albanian chiefs pillaged and destroyed Christian villages in Debre and Okrida districts. Turkish authorities allegedly conspired with the attackers by supplying uniforms to pose as regular soldiers.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Uskub
Debre
Okrida
Grasshoppers Slow Trains In Montana Section
Grasshoppers in Red Lodge Montana hinder trains as locomotives slip on the slick ground. The insects have eaten the range bare and hinder daily operations, making it hard to start engines after stops.
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Red Lodge
Mont
New York Central Terminal Improvements Under Way
Work has begun on extensive terminal upgrades in New York City with about five million dollars to be spent. The report notes large-scale construction at the central transit facility, signaling a major modernization effort.
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New York Central
Republic of Li
Order of Eagle
Tammany Hall
Carrie Nation
Bayonne N. J
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