United States Watches Pacific Islands Amid Claims
Tokyo reports Washington recognizes Japan's claim to Marcus Island while a US warship and officials conduct negotiations. A Japanese press reaction praises US magnanimity, but word arrives that a US warship is sent to Wake Island to deter Japan. Evacuation of Manchuria also discussed with Kinchow evacuation preparations noted.
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Tokio
United States
Pacific Islands
Marcus
Washington
Japan
Rosehill
Buck
America
Wake Island
Marcus Island
Nunn for Brazos County Sheriff Backed by The Daily Eagle
The Daily Eagle endorses T C Nunn for re election as Sheriff of Brazos County subject to voters approval in the November election. The paper notes standard weekly and monthly rates and announces the candidate’s official bid in its August 28, 1902 issue.
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Brazos County
In Memory of Betheania C Blackburn Sketch
Betheania C Blackburn died June 27 1902 at her son in law Jan D Higginbothams home near Bryan Brazos county Born October 27 1813 in Lincoln county Tennessee Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Hampton Married William Blackburn in 1831 moved to Mississippi where eleven children were born three died early One son G P Blackburn served in Hoods Texas Brigade She aided soldiers by spinning and sewing during the Civil War Her grandfather General Wade Hampton fought in the Revolutionary War Her husband born April 27 1801 died January 11 1870 She spent her final years with daughter Mrs M S Higginbotham and passed away after weeks of illness due to old age
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Jan. D. Higginbotham
Bryan
Brazos County
Samuel
Elizabeth Hampton
Lincoln County
Tennessee
William Blackburn
Mississippi
G. P. Blackburn
Hood
Texas Brigade
North Carolina
M. 5
Higginbotham
Brazos County GOP Holds Meeting at Courthouse
Republicans of Brazos County met Tuesday afternoon at the courthouse per a call from county chairman Felix Philips. C. L.
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Felix Phillips
Brazos County
C. L
Local Party elects officers and endorses candidates
Humber was elected chairman and Ed Scott secretary. Resolutions endorsed National Committeeman Hawley Roosevelt Haswell and McCoy for the legislature. Delegates were elected to conventions and resolutions adopted on McKinley’s death. M. M. Haynes elected county chairman and E. W. Thomas secretary.
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Humber
Ed Scott
R. B. Hawley
Roosevelt
Haswell
C. L. McCoy
McKinley
M.M. Haynes
E. W. Thomas
Nunn Seeks Re-Election as Brazos County Sheriff
The Eagle endorses T. C. Nunn for sheriff of Brazos County in the coming November election. A native Texan who has served twelve years as sheriff, he is praised for conscientious, fearless and impartial policing. His record in the last two years highlights strong law enforcement and public trust. He asks voters to consider his claim fairly and justly.
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Eagle
T. C. Nunn
Brazos County
Mr. Nunn
Marie Fountain Theatre Delivers Lively In Old Vermont Show
The Marie Fountain Theatre company presented In Old Vermont with vigor and solid performances. The group pleased audiences through strong acting, notable specialties, and reliable music, aided by Manager Mike’s thoughtful comforts. Tonight’s bill features Com rades with admission at 15 25 and 35 cents. a note to watch for the ugly man's convention.
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Marie Fountain Theatre Company
Old
Vermont
Mike
For Sale Real Estate Near Allen Academy and Town Lot
Property listings describe South half of block near Allen Academy with price 550 and 3 ¼ acres near a school house in the southeast. A small new cottage tenant house and well priced 750. A six room house with two lots four blocks from Main Street and brick cistern priced 1250. An east front quarter block near Allen Academy at 250 with easy terms. 76 foot front on Railroad shows Otto Boehme property with parts for sale and lots near school house at 100 each plus other city property.
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School House
Main Street
Allen Academy
East Front
Free eye tests and treatments at Wilson Jenkins Drug Store
Dr. Long, eye specialist, offers free sight tests this week and free treatment for crossed eyes. Glasses available at half price this week. Visit the office at Wilson Jenkins Drug Store on 231.
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Dr. Long
Wilson Jenkins Drug Store
Bargain Offer For Four Room House With 26 Acres
Advertisement notes a four room house with a dug well and good barn on 26 acres suitable for a truck farm. Claimed value 1250 dollars, asking 3700 dollars with easy terms. Signed by Cliff A. Adams.
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Cliff A. Adams
Methodist Trust Fund Aims to Raise 5 Million for Preachers Widows
Nashville August 27 The Methodist Episcopal Church South trustees meet to select an agent to raise a 5 million dollar trust fund for superannuated preachers widows and orphans of deceased preachers. Interest not paid until principal 100000 reached then 75 percent to beneficiaries 25 percent added to principal until 5 million. Loans limited to 40 percent of property value. Rev A F Watkins of Brookhaven listed among attendees.
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Nashville
Tenn
Board of Trustees
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
A. F. Watkins
Brook-Haven
Dallas
Automobile Smash Kills Matthews in New Jersey Bridge
Two killed and three injured in a Long Branch crash when Frank J. Matthews president of Jersey City Realty Trust lost control to avoid a pedestrian. His car plummeted 35 feet onto railroad tracks. Mrs. J. H. Cobb of Richmond died later. Mrs. Louis Pizzini believed dying. Rev. Father Grant shaken. Rudolph Meyer with minor injuries.
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Long Branch
N. J
Park Arena
New York
Frank J. Matthews
Realty Trust Company
Jersey City
Louis Pizzini
Father Grant
Rudolph Meyer
Uniform Scale Will Drive Rail Wage Demands
Milwaukee August 27. By September 15 the 100000 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen members will demand a 20 percent wage increase from the large U S rail systems. If unmet the union threatens a strike potentially eclipsing all prior actions, with an added monthly wage bill of about 1 million dollars across the country.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Brotherhood of Railway
American Railway Union
Heavy Rain Floods Florence Arkansas Valley Damage Report
One of the heaviest rains in Arkansas valley drenched Florence on Tuesday night flooding streets and many low land houses. Canon City also saw several inches of water on streets. Fruit crop damage is expected to be severe.
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Florence
Colo
Arkansas Valley
Canon City
Death of Rev Thomas Balloudet noted for work with deaf mutes
New York reports the death of Rev Thomas Balloudet D D Protestant Episcopal clergyman famed for his service among deaf mutes. He was born in Hartford Connecticut in 1822 and died at his home in New York City.
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New York
Thomas Balloudet
Hartford
Conn
Guidi Likely Appointed Apostolic Delegate at Manila
Rome reports that Monsignor Guidi is expected to be named apostolic delegate at Manila within a week though an official announcement is delayed.
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Rome
Guidi
Manila
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Shanghai Kwan
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the Daily Eagle
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T.C. Nunn
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Carolina Blackburn
Emmel’s
Thelma
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Hunter
Chatham
J. W. Batts
Otto Boehme
Oriental Prickly-Heat Powder Co
Houston
Texas
McDougald Drug Store
Methodist Trust Fund
Parsons Bottling Works
C. G. Parsons
Bryan, Texas
Crown Cork System
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Texas’ Greatest Railroad
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OD. C. Demaret
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Agen
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T. J. Anderson
M. L. Robbins
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Colorado
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Henry & Brogdon
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