Railroad trackage deals widen south central routes
The Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad company hires Santa Fe trackage to run trains Fort Worth to Cleburne and Navasota to the gulf with plans for through traffic to Denver and Galveston via Fort Worth Cleburne Mexia Navasota and Houston next year. Madisonville notes rising interest in MK&T extension to meet N Texas Trinity line with speculation of a new link from Granger along the old Link Line route.
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Trinity & Brazos Valley Railroad Company
The
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Navasota
Gulf
Denver
Galveston
Mexia
Houston
Madisonville
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Texas
Trinity
Trinity, Cameron and Western
Granger
And M Athletics names student, faculty managers
At a Friday athletic council meeting Warren A. Gilbert of Dallas was elected student manager of the football team for next season, with Prof. C. B. Potts re-elected as faculty manager. Walter G. Moore of Paris was chosen assistant baseball manager as work begins on the upcoming season schedule. The baseball schedule is nearly ready for publication.
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Athletic Council
Warren A. Gilbert
Dallas
C. 8. Potts
Walter G. Moore
Paris
Sweaters Chosen for Football Team Members
Members receive sweaters featuring a red initial on a white background for the team. The design choice emphasizes a bold, simple emblem likely to unify players and fans.
Jesse James Coming to Swain Show Dec 18
An advance notice proclaims the W. I. Swain Jesse James show will appear December 18, praised by the press for its wild western life. A thirty minute free show precedes the main act from 7 to 7:30 in front of the tent featuring roping riding and music by the cowboy band. The management offers to ride any wild horse or mule free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Swain
Jesse James
Turkey Day Brings List of Turkeys to Bryan
Today will be turkey day in Bryan with John B. Mike coordinating deliveries totaling about 700 to 1000 birds. Marsh of Wheelock plans 325, Orr of Macy 110, Koppe of Kurteo 110, plus numerous smaller contributions, weather permitting potentially reaching 1000 turkeys.
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Bryan
John B. Mike
Mr. Marsh
Wheelock
J. M. Orr
Macy
Johnnie Koppe
Kurteo
Climax gas plant marketed for Bryan Eagle office
J H Rogers promotes a Climax acetylene gas plant for brighter, healthier lighting in Bryan. The unit is approved by the National Board of Underwriters and supposedly does not increase insurance costs. Rogers invites readers to visit the Eagle office for details.
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Bryan
Bryan Eagle
National Board of Underwriters
Eagle
J. H. Rogers
Fireworks Ordinance Enforcement in City Business District
City wide enforcement begins immediately against shooting fireworks in the business portion near cotton warehouses yards and depot platforms with Dec 11 1908 date noted for the notice and strict action forthcoming.
British Cabinet Led by Campbell-BannerMan
Official announcement lists the new British ministry with Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman as prime minister and first lord of the treasury. Herbert Henry Asquith is chancellor of the exchequer and Herbert John Gladstone is secretary of state for home affairs.
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Treasury
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Exchequer
Herbert Henry Asquith
Home Affairs
Herbert John Gladstone
Government ministers and their posts listed in full
A roster of cabinet and senior officials is presented, naming Sir Edward Grey as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Earl of Migin for the Colonies, Richard Burton Haldans for War, John Morley for India, Baron Tweedmouth as First Lord of the Admiralty, Viscount Barry George Lloyd as President of the Board of Trade, John Burns as President of the Local Government Board, John Sinclair for Scotland, Bari Carrington as President of the Board of Agriculture, Sydney Buxton as Postmaster General, James Bryce as Chief Secretary for Ireland, the Earl of Crewe as Lord President of the Council, Marquis of Ripon as Lord of the Privy Seal, Augustine Birrell as President of the Board of Education, Sir Henry Hartley Powler as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Sir Robert Threshie Reed as Lord High Chancellor.
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Sir Edward Grey
the Earl of Migin
Richard Burton Haldans
India
John Morley
Admiralty
Baron Tweedmouth
Board of Trade
Davis Lloyd George
Local
John Burns
Scotland
John Sinclair
Help From Anywhere Aboard Nantucket Lightship Distress
A half finished wireless message from Nantucket lightship appeals for help from anywhere as hull leaks flood the vessel. The US gunboat Hist departed Newport for the lightship after a distress report noting a growing flood above the fire room. crew included Captain Jorgensen and four additional sailors and engineers.
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Newport
R. L
Nantucket
Nantucket Shoals
United States
Hist
Naval Torpedo Station
Jorgensen
Dennis
Mass
Naval Electricians
Triplets Christened At Morris Home In Trenton
Two boys and a girl were christened at Edward Morris home in Trenton New Jersey on Sunday A letter from President Roosevelt read by Secretary Loeb conveyed heartiest congratulations and wishes for the children's welfare and happiness for the future
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Trenton
N. J
Kdward Moris
Roosevelt
Loeb
Morris
Turko Persian frontier tensions threaten Mosul border
Five thousand armed Persians gather south of Lake Urumiah in the Bujbulak district and threaten to invade Mosul province. Two Ottoman battalions with three guns are sent to repel intruders as the Mosul governor seeks reinforcements. Similar threat looms near Bayazid on the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Mosul
Smilar
Bayazid
Roumanians Oppose Hungarians In Their Midst
Vienna report notes rising tensions as Roumanians express strong opposition to Hungarians living among them. The short dispatch cites social friction and calls for harmony amid minority presence and national tensions.
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Vienna
Lip K policy sales advertise low rates and benefits
Lip K offers policies at low rates with larger benefits. One dollar per month buys 100 to 600 death from accident, 15 to 60 per month accident indemnity, 15 to 40 per month sickness indemnity. Fifty to 300 for loss of a hand or foot. They insure livestock and offer cotton incentives for buyers in town or on farms.
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LIP K
Crown and Bridge Work Specialty in Local Clinic
Crown and bridge dentistry offered as a specialty with an office setup upstairs above Burt Norwid's store, inviting patients to a convenient downtown location.
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Crown
Burt Norwid
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J. W. Howell
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F. M. Law
Posta Ce
Connelly & Carnes
A. and
M. Athletics
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A. McKenzie
Cee
Bannerman
London
Board of Agriculture
Bari Carrington
Sydney Charles
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman
Santa Claus
Ters
Haswell's
China
Tyler
Haswell
DeWitt
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Emmel & Maloney
T. R. Batte & Co
PIRK
Gotton
Natire
Bryan Steam Laundry
Mexico
D. J. Price
G. P
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Palestine
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