Death Notice for Mrs Jack Battle at Wellborn
The Eagle records the death of Mrs. Jack Battle who died at her Wellborn home at 10 a m on Monday after a period of illness. She was a devout Methodist and leaves a husband, children, and other relatives. Her remains were laid to rest at Wellborn cemetery yesterday afternoon. The report also mentions a burns incident in which a woman harmed in a fire died Monday night.
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the Eagle
Jack Battle
Wellborn
Tragic Fire Claims Laura Calvin in Northeast Town
A fatal blaze in the northeast part of town killed Laura Calvin, a Black woman, who was alone in the dwelling. Authorities presume a fainting spell caused her to fall into the fire and her body was discovered by two nearby children who alerted a neighbor.
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Laura Calvin
Norwood's Dry Goods Sale Promises Bargains
Alonzo Carter urges shoppers to patronize home industry not unknown agents. The ad touts Norwood's sale items including 200 yards Worsted Dress Goods at 10c, 500 yards Remnants at 3c, 500 yards Flannelette at 5c, heavy Cotton Flannel 3 1-2c, towels 4c, slaughtering prices on shirts, elastic at 3c per yard, pearl buttons 1 1/2c, and spools of Saw Silk 4 1/2c plus Zephyrs at 4c per skein.
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Norwood
Skein
Fragmented Moral Note from Dr Hal About Reportage
A quoted admonition urges balance in reporting harsh human evil. It argues for preserving atmosphere, gentleness, and charity while acknowledging evil exists in people. The author cautions young writers not to expose every detail or sensationalize.
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John Hal
Prominent Waco Cotton Man Dies In Office Fire
Will T. Woodard, leading and wealthy cotton man of Waco, was burned to death in his office on Tuesday morning. He had started a fire and, likely dozing, the flames spread, burning and blistering him beyond recognition.
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Waco
Will T. Woodard
Rockford Found Dead in San Antonio Jail Cell
James M. Rockford, formerly a prominent criminal lawyer in this region, was found dead in a city jail cell Tuesday morning after being arrested for failing to pay his occupation tax. Gibson case sees jury selection begin after continuance motion denied.
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San Antonio
James M. Rockford
Fire at Denison Bottling Works Burns Major Loss
Denison Bottling and Candy Works burned Tuesday causing about 18000 dollars in damage with partial insurance. Forty tons of hay and a horse and buggy also destroyed. Other brief items include a bridge accident near Nouston, a dog bite case in Paradise, and railroad commission chair Storey report. Naval academy midshipman Meriwether sentenced to one year confinement with certain remissions while acquitted of manslaughter charges.
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Denison
Meriwether
Naval Academy
Washington
Meriwether, Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte
Broussard
Louisiana
Government of Navy
Midshipmen
Freights Collide Near Leesville Killing Brakeman
In a head end collision between Kansas City Southern fast freights Nos 51 and 62 four miles south of Leesville Louisiana Brakeman Edward L Williams of Shreveport was instantly killed Engineers Merritt Logsdon and Parker all of Shreveport were injured Brakeman Williams was crushed between cars and ground to pieces The engine crew jumped clear and escaped serious harm Traffic was heavily blocked due to the wreck.
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Shreveport
Kansas City Southern
Leesville
Edward L. Williams
Merritt
Logsdon
Parker
Williams
Taylor Sees Wilson Over Defective Cotton Report
J A Taylor president of the National Cotton Ginners association and Wynnewood Oklahoma resident met Secretary of Agriculture Wilson in Washington to criticize the latest department cotton report. He alleged inaccuracies in the report covering Oklahoma and cited reporting flaws.
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Washington
J. A. Taylor
National Cotton Ginners’ Association
Wynnewood, I. T
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Oklahoma
Foraker Proposes Amendment to Beveridge Statehood Bill
Senator Foraker introduces a proposed amendment to Beveridge's statehood bill. It would remove provisions creating a state from the present New Mexico and Arizona territories and offer an alternative requiring majority voter acceptance of the constitution in each territory.
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Washington
Foraker
Beveridge
New Mexico
Arizona
Factory Blown Up in Kentucky Tobacco Plant
Louisville December 12 The tobacco factory at Elkin Kentucky owned by the American Snuff Company was blown up by dynamite. There was no loss of life.
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Louisville
Elkin
American Snuff Company (Tobacco Trust
Burned workers at Edison plant in New York incident
New York December 12 Daniel Kelly died from severe burns and about six other workmen were seriously injured in the boiler room of the Edison power plant. Officials say a back draft likely caused the accident.
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New York
Daniel Kelly
Edison
Surveyor of Customs Named for Louisville
Washington December 12. W G Dearing of Kentucky has been appointed surveyor of customs at Louisville.
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Washington
W. G. Dearing
Kentucky
Louisville
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Hunter & Chatham
Calvin
Alonzo Carter
Emmel & Maloney
Progressive Druggists
Eckford
Bridey
Nouston
Oscar Stromberg
Here
Paradise
Tex
Storey
Austin
The
Railroad Commission
Taylor
Avteang
American Snuff Company
City National Bank
Bryan, Texas
Texas
Jonal Bank of
Bryan
Brazos County
ED Hall
G. S. Parker
A. W. Wilkerson
C&shier
Seo
Copyrightec
Schloss
Somoss Bros & C
Baltimore
York
Wagner
Brandon
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