State Sunday School Convention Opens With Address
The colored State Sunday School Convention convened after adjourning the State vs. Y. P. Convention. Rev. Peter Diggs of Calvert presided and opened at nine. Delegates filled the Chapel church auditorium for a morning of welcome addresses and routine organization. The president spoke on the Race Problem urging temperate views and a shared future with whites. A Sunday evening sermon followed by I. H. Kelley addressing the audience.
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Slaughter
Peter Diggs
I. H. Kelley
Lyon in the path of Samson’s finish foretold
A compact reference cites Lyon as a hazard for Samson’s course as described in Judges 14 5 7, indicating a perilous moment in the biblical tale and its dramatic arc where strength collides with obstacle.
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Lyon
Samson
Bryan aims for both honesty and presidency in Sullivan demand
The text notes Bryan prioritizes being right over political gains as he seeks Sullivan's resignation, framing it as a path to both integrity and the presidency. It reflects a political maneuver where Bryan pushes for accountability while pursuing higher office.
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Sullivan
Bryan
Terrell Election Law Amendment Referenced in Platform Talk
Vague remarks hint at amending Terrell election law and blanket primary provisions. The dialogue questions legislative urgency and aligns with expectations for the upcoming Democratic platform.
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Terrell
Indiana Board Prohibits Kissing Edict
The Indiana board of health issues a ban on kissing. authorities announce no more songs about moonlight on the Wabash.
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Indiana Board of Health
Governor Salary Debate Touches Wide Texas Regions
The text discusses proposals to raise the governor's salary from 4000 to about 10000 dollars a year to aid future candidates. It notes campaign costs and Col Campbell's expenses, arguing for law amendments to avoid paralyzing a candidate with high costs while praising volunteers and public service.
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Tongue
Buck
Campbell
Governor race prospects teased after Bell and Brooks show
The writer notes C. K. Bell’s defeat was likely his first and last, and suspects neither Bell nor Brooks will run for governor. Colquitt is described as a candidate for the governorship four years hence, with other names likely to emerge.
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C. K. Bell
Brooks
Colquitt
Mexico to Exhibit At International Fair With Military Display
Mexico plans to send textiles, mining and agricultural products plus a military showcase to the International Fair. The display will include bands, cavalry troops, artillery batteries and infantry, aligning with four San Antonio corporations.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Excursion Schedules From Houston to Various Destinations
The notice lists multiple excursion trips with dates and fares across cities including Houston, Galveston, Fort Worth, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Mexico City, Corsicana, and Memphis. It details sellers, event accounts, sale windows, and round trip rates for each outing.
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Houston
Galveston
Fort Worth
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Mexico City
Corsicana
Texas
Account Baptist
Gz TL. S
Denver
Colo
Denver Road
St. Louis
Denison
St.Louis
Students Preparing for A and M Admission
A group of young men spent the summer at Barnett School to enter the Agricultural and Mechanical College in September. August C Bering Jr William J Carlin Joseph H Procter Nelson Rushmore Arland L Ward William Wiedekind completed strong work and a report was sent to the college. President Harrin d indicating the students will be admitted.
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Barnett School
Agricultural and Mechanical College
August C. Bering Jr
William J. Carlin
Joseph H. Procter
Nelson Rushmore
Arland L. Ward
William Wiedekind
Harrin
Genn
Houston Chronton
Icle
State Fair Races Set With $50,000 in Stakes
Dallas an Aug 24 schedule announces twelve events for the State Fair carnival period. Nine races daily for eight days and eight races daily for five days yield a total purse of 50 000. Two hundred horses occupy fair grounds stables as preparations speed forward with a renowned judge and a rebuilt grandstand.
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Dallas
Texas
Fair Grounds
Joseph A. Murphy
Bryan votes for alderman on September 12 1906
Election ordinance announces city election for one alderman to be held at Bryan city hall on Wednesday September 12 1906. Frank Clarke city secretary and J E Butler mayor listed with procedural references to city charter and state law governing elections.
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City of
Bryan
Frank Clarke
dSep
J. E. Butler
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Bryan, Texas
United States
Depository OF the
Texas Bankers’ Assn
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G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
Albert W. Wilkerson
ED. S. Derden
E. W. Crenshaw
Calvert
Hunter & Chatham
Love Letter
Carnes
Wallace
el Paso
Texarkana
Brownsville
Texline
Emmet Maloney
E. Bullock & Co
Ste“*Son Machine and Repair Works
Bryan Street
Nat'l Bank
L. Stephan
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Pple Capital
Joe B. Reed
Friand-In-Neeb
Joe B. Rabd
J. H. Hartzog
Smith Building
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