Land sale listings for Brazos County properties and homes
J W Batts offers abstract books of Brazos County land titles for sale. Property options include 105 acres near the court house with 25 cultivated acres, pasture, fenced, at 150 dollars. a southeast town site near schoolhouse with a small cottage at 750. a four block from Main Street brick home at 1250. a half block by Allen Academy at 500. 13 acres with a 4 room house at 1000. a 4 room house with cistern and outbuildings at 650. the Joe B Reed home place of nine rooms at 4250. and a half block by the DeMaret place at 800. Rents noted at 9 dollars per month.
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Court House
Allen Academy
Joe B Reed
DeMaret Place
G A R Veterans Encampment Grows to Historic Size
San Francisco on August 19 reports the G A R encampment becoming the largest in the organization's history as trains continue delivering veterans. Excursions are arranged to take visitors to interior points of interest as the gathering expands.
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San Francisco
Army of Veterans
Veterans Parade Dignity Marked San Francisco GA R Observance
A vast crowd lined San Francisco streets as Civil War veterans in precise formation marched in the GA R parade. The National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War elected officers for the year, naming James D. Walker as national commander and Clinton T. Hull as senior vice commander among others.
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San Francisco
National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War
James D. Walker
Clinton T. Hull
Nation
John T. Kissane
Ohio
John S. Ferguson
Keokuk
Harry White
Pennsylvania
Stephen M. Long
East Orange
N. J
A. T. Bliss
Michigan
O. A. Parsons
Charles G. Davis
Boston
Chas, Fisher
Minnesota
Philippine commission names officers for Moro province
The Philippine commission appoints Captain George Langhorn of the Eleventh cavalry as Secretary to the provincial government of Moro and Captain Keller as engineer officer. Both receive a 20 percent pay increase. Major Robert L Bullard and a Moro chief organize a Brand celebration and peace conference upon completing the Lanao military road.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
George Langhorn
Eleventh Cavalry
Province of
Moro
Keller
Robert L Bullard
Lanao
Fort McHenry Abandoned as Army Headquarters
Baltimore August 19 Fort McHenry will be abandoned as the U S troops headquarters in Maryland. Col Thorpe named district commander of Baltimore defenses and headquarters move to Fort Howard at North Point where modern facilities are available. One artillery company remains at Fort McHenry for historic interest while Fort Howard lies ten miles below and is better positioned for defense.
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Baltimore
Fort McHenry
United States
Col. Thorpe
Fort Howard
North Point
Fort Howad
Patapsco
Chesapeake Bay
Fot McHenry
Multimillionaire Pedro Avaladro Dies in Parall
Chihuahua report says Pedro Avaladro a former barefoot peon who earned 30 cents a day six years ago died at Parall. He discovered the Palmillo mine and amassed considerable wealth.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Pedro Avaladro
Parall
Palmillo
Capitol Painting at the National Capitol Nears Completion
The National Capitol exterior painting by eighteen workers over about two months uses fifteen hundred gallons of ready mixed paint from Harrison Bros. & Co. Inc Town & Country brand. The improved Capitol appearance draws praise from a noted architect and press comment in July 1968.
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National Capitol
Messrs
Harrison Bros. & Co., Inc
Capitol
Washington
Geo
Harrison
Paint, Oil and Drug Reporter
Wealthy recluse Avaladro builds steel cage treasure near Paral
The article claims Avaladro’s wealth totals about 45 million dollars stored in a steel cage inside his grand Paral home. He reportedly travels by rail with a 200 man bodyguard and previously toured the city by chartered train. He is described as charitable to the poor of Parall and surrounding regions.
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Paral
Avaladro
Parall
Viceroy Shen’s Forces Aid in Restoring Order in Kwang Si
Pekin dispatch reports Yangtse viceroys sent troops at the request of Viceroy Shen to restore order in Kwang Si. Shen’s administration shows marked activity and thoroughness after removing governor Wang Ching Chun and Marshal Su, then punishing numerous officials involved in corruption.
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New York
Shen
Kwang Si
Times
London
Wang Ching Chun
Marshal Su
Miles Being Groomed for Massachusetts Governor
The Globe reports that General Nelson A. Miles, a native of Massachusetts, is being groomed as a possible Democratic nominee for governor. If chosen, Miles would be a logical candidate for the Presidency, with his supporters saying he would accept the governorship nomination.
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Boston
the Globe
Nelson A. Miles
Massachusetts
Miles
Fleet Approach Near Constantinople Raises Balkan Tensions
Constantinople Aug 19 The Ruas Han squadron will anchor in Minadia Bay off European Turkey between Burgas and the Bosphorus entrance. Turkish officials shift from indifference to concern over Russia’s demands, including possible appointment of a governor general of Macedonia. Diplomats doubt that move, suspect Russia acts with Austria, and fear European officers may be resisted.
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Constantinople
Minadia
Turkey
Burgas
Bosphorus
Russia
Porte
M. Zinovieff
Russia's Demands Spark Balkan Turmoil In 1912 Era News
Constantinople reports Russia presents formal demands to Turkey as Balkan tensions rise. Insurbordination within Turkish troops grows, with instances from Uskub to Monastir including a train stoppage and killings of Bulgarian workers. Consular fears of Muslim fanaticism rise. warship protection discussed in Salonica.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Russia
Isdiz Palace
Uskub
Monastir
Salonica
Macedonia
Nebraska Republicans Nominate for State Supreme Court Regents
The Republican state convention nominated John B. Barnes of Madison county for associate justice of the supreme court. Charles S. Allen of Lancaster and W. G. Whitmore of Douglas were chosen as regents of the State university. President Roosevelt received strong support for renomination. A unanimous resolution named John L. Webster of Omaha as Nebraska’s choice for vice president in 1904.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
John B. Barnes
Madison County
State University
Charles S. Allen
Lancaster
W. G. Whitmore
Douglas
Roosevelt
John L. Webster
Omaha
Nebraska
Arkansas River irrigation suit amended in Supreme Court
The amended bill in the Kansas water case before the United States Supreme Court adds seventeen leading irrigation firms drawing Arkansas River water as parties, shifting from Colorado as sole defendant. It alleges Colorado and its corporations have claimed the river's entire flow.
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Washington
Kansas
Arkansas
United States Supreme Court
Colorado
Bubonic Plague Reported in Bagio Mexico
Washington dispatch states Surgeon General Wyman received a telegram from Dr Leceaga president of the supreme board of health of Mexico reporting three bubonic plague cases in Bagio on the western coast near Mazatlan. Measures to prevent spread were set.
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Washington
Wyman
The
Marine Hospital Service
Leecega
Supreme Board of Health of the
Republic of Mexico
Bagio
Mazatlan
Leceaga
Miners Justice Talks On Child Labor in Alabama Mines
Testimony shows many miners bring their boys into the mines to work a half turn on cars while the output is counted against the father. An agreement seeks a commission rule banning boys under fourteen from entering mines in the district. Alabama law previously allowed boys under twelve to work in mines in various capacities.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Ambassadors Alarmed by Salonica Violence Reports
Ambassadors fear massacres at Salonica prompt urgent protection demands for foreign consulates and subjects. Reports from Uskub show unrest, guarded mosques, and fears of attacks. The Holy Virgin monastery near Kitchero burned after fierce fighting. Servian refugees flee from Dibra. Albanians burn Bulgarian villages.
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Dors
Salonica
Uskub
Dibra
Italy poised to send fleet to Turkey amid Aegean crisis
Rome reports Italy ready to act with warships near Lemnos and Salonica. Minerva torpedo boat damaged. Remberto battleship at Agosta could reach Ottoman waters in about forty hours. Italian Mediterranean squadron redirected from Sardinia to Sicily to be nearer Turkey.
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Rome
Italy
Turkey
Minerva
Lemnos
Aegean Sea
Salonica
Remberto
Agosta
Silesia
Ottoman
Cagliari Island
Sardinia
Sicily
Tension Slackening at Sofia
Officials in Sofia report the Macedonian crisis is less dangerous than a week ago with near unanimous international support for speedier reforms. Hope grows that unrest will stay within current bounds and not widen.
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Sofia
Macedonia
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J. W. Batts
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Shaving
Simmons & Geue
A. L. Mondrick
James’ Drug Store
Bryan
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Paul, Sradley
W. C. Fountain
Burt Norwood
Eaghange Shaving Parlor
H. B. Dorsey
Prop
G. A. R. Veterans
Ex-Union Prisoners’ Association
Philippines
Old Fort
Tyler Haschell
N. Jametta
Bonneville
Levy Brothers
Southern Firm of Horsemen
Jerry Hicks
Horsemen
Perry Belmont
John BE. Madden
Saratoga
Spencer
Fulton County
Louisiana
Hicks
Viceroy Shen
Vildiz Palace
Inderse Roosevelt
Nebraskan
Arkansas River
Mr. Leccaga
Board of Health of Mexico
M. H. James
Parsons Bottling Works
C. G. Parsons
Bryan, Texas
Crown Cork System
Hutchinson
MOTTO
Houston
Texas Central
Kingsland
Lilano
SAS Marilin
Wootamt Walls
M. L. Robbins, O. P. At. A
Houston, Texas
Ws. Doherty, Ad’a A.G
Fort Worth, Waco, Houston and
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Ft. Worth
Waco
Galveston
Austin
San Antonio
Texas Pointe
St. Louis
St Louis
L. Trice
W.P
G.M
Cugh
Galveston, Hoo
Denver
Denver Road
Texas Railroad
P&t
Jewel Laundry
D. Garrett
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