Queen of the Navy Alabama Sets 17 Knot Speed Record
The battleship Alabama, built by Cramp in Philadelphia, logged an average of 17 knots for four hours in a non forced trial off Boston on Aug 29, exceeding earlier coasts while remaining under ordinary conditions. She will join the fleet in six weeks under Captain W. H. Brownson.
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Boston
United States
Alabama
Iowa
Cramps
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Kearsage
New England
Texas
Massachusetts
Indiana
Kearsarge
Cramp
W. H. Brownson
Millican surrenders after self defense killing in Brazos county
Robert Millican, living on Burt Peace's farm near Navasota, admits shooting Wash Phillips in self defense after prior quarrels. Deputy Henry Scott advised Millican to surrender in Brazos county, where the killing occurred, and he complied. In Brenham, Tom Palasek dies after a wagon accident when his carriage overturned and his daughter was injured.
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Navasota
Tex
Robert Millican
Burt Peace
Brazos Bottom
Henry Scott
Wash Phillips
Scott
Millican
Brazos County
Brenham
Tom Palasek
Wesley
Southern railroad commissioners meet on Lookout Mountain
A conference of railroad commissioners from Florida Texas Louisiana Alabama Georgia Tennessee and possibly other southern states is held on Lookout mountain. Judge John H. Reagan of Texas attends as part of the delegation. The meeting aims to discuss freight rates with the goal of securing lower charges on southern systems.
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Chattanooga
Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Lookout Mountain
John H. Reagan
Public demonstrations on Johnson grass killing show results
Alvarado Texas reports O Harpold demonstrated a method to kill Johnson grass with affidavits claiming the ground was infested last spring. Now a good cotton crop grows where the grass thrived showing the method’s effectiveness. Hillsboro and Atlanta items note a cyclone murder and a hanging.
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Alvarado
Tex
O. Harpold
Population projections for 1900 with various growth rates
The data estimates 1900 population at a 21 percent rise from 1890 totaling 75,772,922 with an 18,160,672 increase. A 22 percent rise yields 76,899,144, increasing by 13,776,894. A 249 percent rise would reach 77,651,588 with a 15,020,838 gain. A 25 percent rise suggests 78,227,812 and a 15,655,562 increase.
Equally Correct Estimators Share Prizes
In case of a tie among two or more estimators, prizes are divided equally among the tied contestants. The rule applies when two or more are equally correct in the final judgment.
Census Director to Announce Population Timing
One month before the official population announcement, the Director of the United States Census in Washington, D C will reveal when the processing will close and the date for final figures.
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Washington, D. C
EF Eagle
Prize Offer Details From The Press Publishing Association
The Press Publishing Association sets a prize fund of 15000 dollars with 25000 dollars on deposit at the Savings Bank of Detroit for prize payments. Entries must include cash with the order and are claimed via The Eagle Meteor Bryan Eagle in Bryan Texas or Madisonville Texas offices. Postmasters and agents can assist in submitting guesses at the regular paper price.
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Globe
BRYA
Weekly Eagle
Bryan Daily Eagle
Madison
Press Publishing Association of
Detroit
Michigan
United States and Territories
Tion
OWE Press
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Madisonville
The
Press Publishing Association
Central S
Prize Savings Bank of
Mich
EAGLE
Meteor
Texas
Bryan
Bryan Eagle
Meteot
AGLE
TOR
Brazos County Announces Three Treasurer and Attorney Candidates
The Eagle announces MO M Lawrence as candidate for Brazos County treasurer and A W Buchanan seeking reelection to treasurer. M Nagle named candidate for Brazos County attorney for the forthcoming November election.
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MO. M. Lawrence
Brazos County
A. W. Buchanan
M. Nagle
Mitchell Named Candidate for Justice of the Peace
The Eagle announces W. Gillie Mitchell as a candidate for justice of the peace in precinct No. 4 Brazos.
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the Eagle
W. Gillie Mitchell
Justice of the Peace of
Precinct No. 4
Brazos County
Legal Blanks Available From The Eagle
The Eagle offers a range of legal blanks including Affidavit to account Affidavit to any Fact Bill of Sale Chattel Mortgage Crop Mortgage Contract for Sale of Real Deed of Trust Deed Warranty Power of Attorney Release of Vendor's Lien Transfer of Vendor's Lien Promissory Note Real Estate Lease Estate Lien. Small quantities offered with prices on request for larger orders.
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Eagle
Eagle Office
National Baptist Convention and Independence Day Celebrations
Travel specials announced for events in Richmond September 17 to 22 for the National Baptist Convention and September 15 to 16 for Mexico City Saltillo and other points for Mexican Independence Day. Low excursion rates offered. inquire at ticket offices or write D. J. Price G. P Palestine for details on sale dates and limits.
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Richmond
Virginia
National Baptist Convention
Cdl
Mexico
Saltillo
D. J. Price
G. P Palestine
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Maryland College OF Pharmacy
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Dray Line
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Wilcox
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Harper Whiskey
M&f
J. L. Hearne
Bryan Water, Ice, Light & Power Company
Johnson
Hillsboro
James Cuff
Peoria
Atlanta
Hiram Sharpe
DeKalb County
Decatur
PTAC
Porto Rico
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Philippiness
Guess
Eeces
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Baek
Tee
American Laundry
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Bryan, Texas
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