Governor Approves 10000 Deficiency for North Texas Asylum
The governor approved a 10000 deficiency for Terrell North Texas Insane Asylum for the balance of the fiscal year. Superintendent Gregory testified the amount is needed before the next year. Brumby issued an tuberculosis conference appeal from J W Graves Travelers Protective Association urging traveling men to help fight the great white plague. Rockdale lignite rate complaint sent to railroad commission. petition seeks flat 5 per car rate. Rev Arthur Ranier's visit sparking action. Mrs Coble asks postmaster to block minister from Washington visit. John Shipp, T P railway brakeman, wounded in Longview restaurant. two arrests made. Deputy Rogers killed in Abney rail incident. rail delays follow.
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Austin
North Texas Insane Asylum
Terrell
Gregory
Brumby
J. W. Graves
Texas
Travelers’ Protective Association
Graves
Railroad Commission
Rockdale
Warsaw
Ind
Arthur Ranier
New Zealand
A. E. Coble
Sheldon, Wash
R. W. Nelson
Washington
Roosevelt
Longview
Tex
John Shipp
Texas and Pacific Railway
East Longview
W. J. Rogers
Marshall
Little. Rogers
Abney
Rogers
Charles N Gregory 57th Birthday Noted in Obituary
Charles Noble Gregory a renowned lawyer and educator born in Unadilla New York on August 27 1851. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin classical department in 1871 and its law school in 1872, began practice in Madison, served in city offices, was associate dean 1894 1901, then dean at Iowa State University College of Law in 1904, helped organize the American Association of Law Schools and presided at its Saratoga meeting and was vice president of the Antwerp Conference of the International Law Association.
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Charles Noble Gregory
Unadilla
N. Y
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
College of Law
State University of Iowa
Gregory
American Association of Law Schools
Saratoga
Antwerp
International Law Association
Death of Mrs. Martha Williams at Green's Prairie
Mrs Martha Williams died at her Green's Prairie home Tuesday August 25 at 3 p m aged 76 years 8 months 11 days Born December 14 1851 in Haywood county Tennessee she moved with her family to Nacogdoches and later Brazos county She was mother of eight children four living J M Williams W T Williams M A McCulloch and Belle Arrington Also eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren She was a Bethel Baptist church member for over thirty years Funeral held yesterday at 6 p m led by Rev J M Bullock with many neighbors in attendance
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Martha Williams
Green's Prairie
Brazos County
J. M. Williams
W. T. Williams
Wellborn
M. A. McCulloch
Harvey
Belle Arrington
Commanche
Bethel Baptist Church
J. M. Bullock
Army Captain Maintains Routine in Queens Jail
Captain P. C. Chavis Jr shot and killed W. E. Annis and stays orderly in jail. An attorney notes three army uniforms in his cell and daily changes like Fort Hancock. He wears service, fatigue, then dress uniforms, pacing the corridor before taps as DA Darrin opposes bail.
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New York
P. C. Chavis, Jr
W. E. Annis
Queens County
Fort Hancock
Atorney Darrin
Farmer J L Speakers Suicide Near Manassas Va
Near Manassas Virginia on August 26 farmer J L Speakers killed himself. In Dallas Texas on August 26 baker William Barnett collapsed dead in the street.
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Manassas
J. L. Speakers
Dallas
William Barnett
Bryan at Birthplace in Salem Draws Huge Ovation
Hon. W. J. Bryan arrived in Salem Illinois at 6 30 am for a brief visit to his birthplace. Mayor Waters and a 200 strong reception committee greeted him as a brass band played Home Sweet Home. A parade lined the streets to the courthouse and thousands gathered for his afternoon address before the crowd.
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Salem
Ill
W. J. Bryan
Waters
Bryan
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago trader Byron Sloane rearrested for felony embezzlement
Dr Byron Sloane once linked to Chicago and Detroit swindles totaling 750000 is rearrested in Los Angeles on felony embezzlement charges. The American National Bank accuses him of exploiting a bookkeeping error to appropriate 700 dollars, with officials claiming he refuses to repay the sum.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Byron Sloane
Chicago
Detroit
American National Bank
Esau Reed Claimed 106 Years Before Death in Henrico
Richmond report states Esau Reed died in Henrico county claiming a 106 year age. The notice notes his birthplace and approximate lifespan given before death.
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Richmond
Esau Reed
Henrico County
Texas Woman's College Appeal for Local Support
O C Charlton urges Bryan and nearby residents to back Texas Woman's College over the next two weeks to secure the 1908 09 year and lay a foundation for a strong future. He highlights teaching standards scholarship and management aimed at developing self control and womanhood.
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Texas Woman's College
Bryan
The
C. Charlton
Pres
Stewart closes six night hypnotic show at Grand
Prof Stewart of the Hypnotic Comedy Company finishes a six night engagement at the Grand to a full house. He proved one of the best entertainers in his field and performed despite illness. Bryan may receive an annual visit, and manager Mike receives congratulations for securing the attraction through special effort.
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Prof
Stewart
Hypnotic
the Grand
Bryan
Mike
Railroad commissioner chairman injured in hotel fall
Chairman Allison Mayfield of the railroad commission had a painful accident at the Driskill hotel apartments while preparing to retire. He tumbled over a settee and fell onto a china cuspidore, cutting a deep back gash and losing significant blood. He is weak and confined to his room for several days.
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Austin
Allison Mayfield
The
Railroad Commission
Driskill Hotel
Weevil Damage Strikes Grayson County Cotton Crops
Reports from Grayson county indicate boll weevils are causing major damage to the cotton crop with some estimates showing up to half the crop damaged in the last four days. Sandy land areas are hit hardest than black land sections.
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Sherman
Tex
Grayson County
Suit Case Grabbed in Texas Transit Theft
Mrs. E. R. Stevens of Fort Worth reported the loss of a suit case valued at 350 dollars while traveling from Longview to Fort Worth. The theft occurred in a Dallas train car when a woman behind her grabbed the case and left the coach.
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Fort Worth
E. R. Stevens
Longview
Texas and Pacific
Dallas
Lottery to open Rosebud lands for sale Oct 19
Washington August 26 The Rosebud Indian agency reservation lands to be disposed by lottery on October 19 under a presidential proclamation. The lands lie on the south side of South Dakota and border Gregory county lands opened in 1904.
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Washington
Rosebud Indian Agency
South Dakota
Gregory County
Unidentified man found dead in Houston street rooming house
In Fort Worth on August 26 a lifeless man about fifty was found in a Houston street rooming house. He had been ill earlier and no identification or home details were found on the body.
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Fort Worth
Houston Street
Fort Worth man inherits $500000 from Washington relative
Fort Worth reports Wiley B. Rogen is believed resident of the city and has fallen heir to a $500000 bequest left by a deceased relative in Ellensburg Washington.
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Fort Worth
Wiley B. Rogen
Ellensburg
Wash
Miss Ella C. Redmond Dies After Drinking Bug Poison
Washington Aug 26 Ella C Redmond drank bug poison and died soon after. The incident is reported with brief details as a local tragedy.
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Washington
Ella C. Redmond
Girl's Burns Fatal in Elkton Incident
Miss Gertrude Beisman fourteen years old died from burns in Elkton Maryland on August twenty sixth.
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Elkton, Md
Gertrude Beisman
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Maslin
Wagner & Bd
Charles N. Gregory
Army Life Order
Salem, Ill
Darkey
Grand
Mayfield
City National
City National Bank
G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
A. W. Wilkerson
E.tw
Crenshaw, Asst
Cashier
Stevenson Machine and Repair Works
Bulte’s
Excellence Valley
Sanders Bros
GEO. A. Adams Insurance
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