Taylor Inaugurated Governor of Kentucky in Blight Weather
Governor William S Taylor was sworn in at noon amid a December blizzard as Democrats announce contests against Republican winners. Former Governor Bradley urged repeal of the Goebel election law as Taylor pledges civil liberty and repeal of the law. Chief Justice Haz elrigg administered the oath.
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Frankfort
Ken
William
Taylor
Kentuky
W. O. Bradley
Elect Taylor
Hazelrigg
M. K. & T. Christmas Excursions to Memphis and South McAlester
The M. K. and T. RY offers a new Christmas route via Katy to South McAlester and Choctaw and Memphis, with fast service and one round trip fare. Tickets on sale December 20 21 22, valid for 30 days for return. Obtain details from the Katy Agent.
New York Health Officers Burn Plague Infected Ship
A New York City health board burned a ship and its cargo of coffee infected with bubonic plague. The action, praised as a strong warning to potential foreign arrivals, aims to keep the deadly disease from America.
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New York City
America
Calvert Chronicle
Ladies Aid Society sale and post office letter list in Bryan
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church plans a Christmas gift sale and cakes on December 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at L. L. McInnis’s home. Also listed are a letter list for Bryan post office and local ads including millinery, a track car sale, umbrella covers, and an ex-governor Hubbard lecture benefiting the public school library.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
L. L. McInnis
Bryan
Tyler Haswell
Moore
John M. Caldwell
Wilson—Jenkins Drug Co
R. B. Hubbard
Tyler
Opera House
South
Gov. Hubbard
United States
Hubbard
Public School
Democrats oppose Bynum for NY board of appraisers
Washington December 12 Some Democratic senators plan to oppose the confirmation of William D. Bynum to the New York board of appraisers. Once a Democrat, he joined Palmer Buckner Democrats and later campaigned for Republicans. Republicans argue he should be treated as a Republican.
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Washington
William D. Bynum
New York
Bynum
Palmer-Buckner
Sesson
Democracy
Chicago
First Tagal pitfall casualty in Manila reports
Washington reports from Manila detail the first casualty from a Tagal pitfall. Private Peter Karl of Company I, 19th Infantry, stepped into a bamboo sharpened stake trap during a reconnaissance on October 25, suffering a split foot. Medical officers say a fall deeper could have proved fatal.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Company I
Ninteenth Infantry
Peter Karl
Series of wrecks kill two on Pennsylvania line
A freight wreck on the New York division of the Pennsylvania railroad between Plainsboro and Princetown, N J, killed engineer Speigler and fireman Henicker, seriously injured brakeman Sengbaum, and destroyed about 30 cars. An eastbound train struck the wreck, killing and injuring more crew. three trains damaged and passenger delays followed.
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Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Plainsboro
Princetown
N. J
Speigler
Henicker
Sengbaum
Buck Guilty in Union Fund Theft Sentenced 14 Years
Jay A. Buck, former treasurer of Midland Lodge Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers, pled guilty to stealing 1600 of union funds in board of trade speculation. He was sentenced to 14 years in Michigan City prison after previously working at Midland Steel works and serving as superintendent of the United Presbyterian Sunday school.
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Muncie
Ind
Jay A. Buck
Midland Lodge
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Board of Trade
Michigan City
Midland Steel Works
United Presbyterian Sunday School
Katy Route Offers Holiday Round Trip To Old Home
The M. K. & T. Ry announces a Christmas travel option via daylight through Indian Territory to South McAlester and Choctaw & Memphis to Memphis with direct onward connections. One fare for the round trip. Tickets go on sale December 20 21 22 good for return within 30 days. Ticket agents provide more information.
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M. Kk
T. R.y
Katy
Indian Territory
South
McAlester
Choctaw & Memphis Railway
Memphis
Rock Island
Texas
Lone Star
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Cuas
B. Sxoat
Fort Worth
Katy Railway Schedules One and a Third Fare Ticket Sale
The M. K. T. R.y Katy will sell round trip tickets between all Texas points at one and one third fare. Tickets go on sale December 28 24 25 26 30 List and January 1 good for return by January 3 1900. Call for White Crest floor at two Ms Lawrence Co. dg.
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Katy
Texas
Lawrence & Co
Keeping money at home boosts home enterprise profits
A reader notes that keeping earnings at home avoids losses from small orders sent away. Even modest laundry bills can erode profits of a home business when orders are fulfilled offsite.
The American Laundry Promises Prompt First Class Work
The American Laundry guarantees strictly first class work at reasonable prices and offers to correct any mistakes when called. They will pick up bundles by phone or mail and invite patronage, located two doors south of Exchange Hotel.
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Exchange Hotel
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Hattie Laws
Colored Methodist Conference
W. E. Hutchinson
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P. A. Dismuke
P. C. Vives
Emmel’s
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Merican Laundry
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