J. W. Batts Land Titles Abstract Books For Sale Brazos County
Auction style listing offers multiple parcels in Brazos County. Includes 105 acres near court house with 25 cultivated and rest pasture priced at 1500 dollars, a southeast town lot with small cottage and well at 1250, four block from Main Street brick cistern house at 1250, Allen academy area half block at 500, 13 acres with 4 room house and wells at 1000, a 4 room house with amenities near Courthouse at 650, Joe B Reed home place quarter block with 9 room frame dwelling at 4250, and adjoining DC DeMaret place half block at 800.
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Court House
Pear Allen Academy
Courthouse
Joe B Reed
DC DeMaret
Odell Attacks Slanderers at Livingston Picnic
Governor Odell spoke to the Pioneers association in Genesee County praising industry and denouncing political ambition that fuels slander. He condemned those who spread malicious falsehoods to undermine rivals, calling such conduct a danger to society greater than homicidal insanity.
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Genessee
N. Y
Odell
Pioneers’ Association of
Livingston County
David B. Hill
Olcott Beach
Hill
Goveror Odell
Turkey to Mobilize Extensive Balkan Reserves
Constantinople reports the government will call all remaining European reserves from the Second and Third army corps plus other reserves, swelling Macedonian forces to 3850 battalions. Ibrahim Pasha, a young capable commander, now leads troops with seven battalions dispatched to Florina. Florina Monastir Valis Salonica telegraph readiness to maintain order.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Turkey
Ibriam Pasha
Florina
Monastir
Valis
Salonica
Danville Man Convicted in Assault to Murder Sheriff
Winfield Baker, once from Kentucky, convicted in the circuit court of assault to murder Sheriff Whitlock in Danville Illinois. He received a term ranging from years to fourteen. It marks the first conviction of a mob member from the late July jail attack after lynching and burning James Metcalf. Immediately after, Harmon Marongold was arrested for inciting a riot while criticizing court officials.
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Danville,ll
Winfield Baker
Mountains of
Kentucky
Whitlock
Danville
James Metcalf
Harmon Marongold
Gold Dust Stolen from Alaska Mines by Four Masked Men
Four masked robbers held the Atlan Alaska watchman at Featherstonhaugh mines and stole nearly 20000 dollars in gold dust from sluices just after workers left for supper. The men fled in darkness with canvas sacks. In a separate note, Dr Harzel reported a Russia pledge to Zionists seeking an independent Palestine.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Vancouver
B. C
Featherstonhaugh
Atlan
Alaska
Basle
Switzerland
Harzel
von Plichve
Palestine
Engagement of Miss Sibyl Hodges to Congressman Patterson
Carthage Missouri reports the engagement of Miss Sibyl Hodges of Carthage to Congressman Malcom R. Patterson of Memphis Tennessee. Miss Hodges is the granddaughter of Judge Hodges who serves in Congress from Illinois with Patterson’s father.
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Carthage
Sibyl Hodges
Malcom R. Patterson
Memphis
Tenn
Hodges
Judge Hodges
Congress
Illinois
Patterson
Samuel Parks Sentenced in Sing Sing Extortion Case
New York on August 26 Samuel Parks business agent for Housesmiths and Bridgemen unions received a prison term of two years six months to three years six months at Sing Sing for extortion.
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New York
Samuel Parks
Housesmiths’ and
Bridgemen's Union
Sing Sing
Johnson Nominated for Governor at Democratic State Convention
Johnson nominated by acclamation at Columbus Ohio August 26 as the Democratic state convention opened after a long night of speeches. The platform affirms loyalty to the party, opposes imperialism and trusts, denounces injunctions, and pledges support for Johnson’s progressive stance.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Johnson
Lewis G. Bernard
Cincinnati
J. A. Norton
Frey
G. H. Saltzgerber
Saltzgerber
J. H. Goeke
Wapakoneta
Democratic Party
Populists Endorsed by Democrats in Nebraska Convention
In Columbus on August 26 the state Democratic convention praised youth and stated that democracy’s future rests with them. W. C. Allen nominated Judge John J. Sullivan for supreme judge, with Col. Bryan seconding. Sullivan won by acclamation. Populists for university regents, W. O. Jones and E. O. Weber, were unanimously endorsed. platform endorses the Kansas City plan and opposes asset currency or actions like the Aldrich bill.
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W. C. Allen
Schuyler
John J. Sullivan
Bryan
Sullivan
University Regents
W. O. Jones
E. O. Weber
Kansas City
Stenographer Shot in Seattle Lodgings. Fatal Wounding
Frank Taughenbaugh, a Frederick & Nelson floor walker, was fatally shot in his Seattle lodgings by stenographer Mrs. H E Finley shortly after midnight. The act occurred in the presence of his wife and a six year old child, with jealousy cited as a probable motive. A separate New York weather bulletin notes a light to fresh northeast wind for Thursdays yacht race, shifting to the east and southeast with cloudy skies.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank Taughenbaugh
Frederick & Nelson
H. E. Finley
Taughenbaugh
New York
Washington
International Yacht Course
Winter meeting plans set for Hot Springs track
At a St Louis conference of Hot Springs race track enthusiasts arrangements were nearly complete for the winter meeting. It will run from early January to the Little Rock opening in March with Joseph A Murphy as presiding judge and Mars Cassidy as starter. In Chicago County Attorney Sims accepted the solicitor post for the bureau of corporations and awaits final approval in Washington.
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St. Louis
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Joseph A. Murphy
Mars Cassidy
Chicago
Sims
Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Corporations
Washington
Amsterdam Ship Catches Fire at East River Pier
The Amsterdam caught fire at Pier 12 East River, was towed to Jersey Flats to be beached, and three firemen were hospitalized after inhaling smoke.
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New York
Amsterdam
Pier 12
East River
Jersey Flats
Lima names Dr Isaac Alzamora to form new cabinet
Lima reports on August 26 that Dr Isaac Alzamora will form a new cabinet. The development signals a major reshuffle in government leadership.
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Lima
Isaac Alzamora
Cloudburst Flood Drowns One In Kansas Rail Lines Damaged
A cloudburst near Marysville Kansas on August 26 sent the Big Blue river rising sixteen feet forcing residents from low lands. One death reported with many homes submerged and 75 rescued by dawn. The Blue Valley railway line and telegraph services were washed out and Vieits town also flooded five feet. Congressman William Calderhead helped lead rescue efforts.
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Marysville
Kan
Big Blue
Blue Valley
Union Pacific
William Calderhead
Blue Rapids
Vieits
Here
Taft's Successor Named as Secretary of War
Governor-General William H. Taft of the Philippines will become secretary of war with Vice Governor Luke Wright of Tennessee succeeding Taft as governor. President Roosevelt released a statement on the planned shifts and praised Secretary Root and General Wright for their leadership and fitness for the new roles. Wright, acting governor general during Taft's visit, earned broad praise from Americans and Filipinos alike for his administration.
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Wm. H. Taft
Philippines
Secretary Root
Luke FE. Wright
Tennessee
Taft
Roosevelt
Root
Gen. Wright
General Wright
Philippine Commission
Gold Excitement in Oaxaca as Rich Ledge Reported
In Oaxaca state a gold field about 160 miles west of Oaxaca city and twelve miles from Ejutla arouses great enthusiasm with ore valued at up to 50 000 dollars per ton. The 15 foot ledge yields quartz with visible gold threads and cavalry guards the claims. Minister Mariseal and wife depart Vera Cruz for Europe for Mrs. Mariseal's health. Jose Algara acts as foreign minister in his absence.
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Oaxaca
Ejutla
Mariseal
Vera Cruz
Europe
Jose Algara
Ruins of Kruschevo Leave Monastir Victims Homeless
Monastir Aug 26. Kruschevo, perched on a hill eight hours northwest of Monastir, is a city of 1000 inhabitants mainly Vlachs calling themselves Greeks. It lies in ruins with women and children homeless exposed to famine and the smell of corpses gnawed by dogs and pigs. Turkish authorities refuse removal pending an inquest.
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Urkey
Kruschevo
Monastir
Powers Case Closed in Georgetown Trial Rush
Georgetown Kentucky on August 26 reports the Caleb Powers case is formally closed and the argument begins. Judge Robbins limits each side to eleven hours and will hold night sessions to speed the trial pace.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Robbins
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