The Cameron Herald and Local News Roundup
The piece notes the Cameron Herald launching Rockdale’s new paper the Rockdale Herald and comments on editor Thomas F. Martin of Centreville. It mentions a Sherman act funding prosecuting illegal trusts, a toy trust with 2 million capital, and warns parents about boys’ street habits amid cheap novels and cigarettes.
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Cameron Herald
Rockdale
Rockdale Herald
Congress
Thomas F. Martin
the Democrat
Centreville
Col. Martin
Bryan
Move to require ginner permits and monthly cotton reports
Taylor businessmen back a scheme to require county clerk permits for gins each season and monthly sworn reports on ginned bales and weights. The clerk would supply permits and blanks free. Separately Europe agrees to arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute but U S rejects the guaranty terms, necessitating further talks.
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Taylor
Local Holiday Sales and Community Notices Across Bryan Area
Hall's drug store advertising lowest prices on holiday goods and cook stoves. Hardware shops promote carving sets and scissors. Local residents J. L. Broach and Jas. Parker visit Bryan from Tabor and Hollis. Church groups sell dolls and fancy gifts at Mrs. W. H. Webb and H. Holmes' venue. Hempstead Christmas eve ball planned with Mrs. Phil Clarke as floor chair. Dallas boll weevil convention names Astin to resolutions and Parker to legislative committee. A and M board backs $10,000 yearly farmer institutes fund.
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Bryan
Cole Hardware Co
J. L. Broach
Tabor
Broach
Marlin
Jas. Parker
Hollis
Madison County
Methodist Church
W.H. Webb
Texas
The
A. and M. College
Woman murdered near Alexandria with brutal axe evidence
Rizzie Veal, a 35 year old widow living alone near Lamourie, was found dead with her skull crushed and face disfigured by an axe. A stranger seen leaving the house Wednesday evening is suspected as investigators search for him. Separate item: J D O Hare sues Burns and Portland Gold Mining Co. for one sixth interests in Cripple Creek Portland mine and ore. claim valued around 3 million against Portland.
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Alexandria
Rizzzie Veal
Lamourie
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. D. O'Hare
Portland
Cripple Creek
District Court
J. F. Burns
Portland Gold Mining Company
James Doyle
Council Bluffs
Sawmill Accident Leaves Worker Mutilated at Tyler
John Cade lost his arm in a machinery accident at Birdwell's sawmill near Tyler on December 19. The severed limb was torn and cut, but hospital reports suggest he may recover.
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Tyler
John Cade
Birdwell
New Settlers Arrive
The North German Lloyd steamer Koin arrived in Galveston with fourteen cabin and sixty one steerage passengers and a cargo of freight. Twelve steerage passengers are in transit for Mexico to settle, while others will live in Texas and other states.
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Galveston
Koin
Mexico
Texas
Frost Reports Empire Council Insolvent. Dissolution to Be Ordered
J. 8. Frost, referee in the affairs of the imperial council, Order of United Friends, reports to the supreme court that the corporation is hopelessly insolvent and recommends its dissolution. An order to this effect will be entered.
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Albany, N. Y
Frost
Imperial Council
Order of United Friends
Supreme Court
Italians Wounded In Duels After Fencing Challenge
In Nice on December 19 Italian champions Vega and Pessine dueled French rivals Merignac and Kirchoffer. Both Italians were wounded. injuries described as dangerous. Also reported 800 immigrants passed through Texarkana en route to Texas towns, and theater manager Alfred Bouvier of San Francisco died.
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Nice
Vega
Pessine
Rench
Merignac
Kirchoffer
Texarkana
Tex
Cotton Belt
Texas
Alabama
Tennessee
San Francisco
Alfred Bouvier
al Hayman
Baldwin Theatre
Occupation Taxes Notice Calls for Immediate Settlement
Public tax notice from City Secretary C. M. Spell urges all nonpaying parties to call and settle occupation taxes at once, stating he cannot leave his office for further collections.
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C. M. Spell
Texas Holiday Rates for Holiday Travel
The H. and T. C. quotes round trip tickets to Texas points for December 23 to 26 and December 31 to January 1, 1908, with sales also on December 19 and 20 for pupils leaving schools for holidays. Tickets must be used by January 3, 1903.
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Texas
Blank Books for 1903 Available in Dallas
Local agents for M. P. Exline Co of Dallas offer blank books, lithographed stationery, and blank book materials. They take orders for custom or stock office supplies and sell desks and office furniture as announced by the Bryan Eagle.
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M. P. Exline Co
Dallas
Texas
Bryan Eagle
For Sale Five and a Half Lots On College Street
Five and a half lots with 160 feet front on College Street east side near the new residence of R. S. Webb. A big bargain with easy terms. Agent Cliff A. Adams advertises the sale.
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College Street
Webb
Cliff A. Adams
Agt
Farm for Rent in Brazos Bottom Near Railroad
Advertises 170 or 185 acre farm for rent with easy rail access in Brazos bottom. Contact "G" via lock box 90 Bryan Texas. Also notes Bryan Grocery Co selling frying chickens at 2 per dozen and a Christmas agate ware gift suggestion. Fire in a freight car spotted during H T C freight yard switch. fire crew extinguished the blaze with minor damage.
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Brazos Bottom
Bryan
Texas
Bryan Grocery Co
Cole Hardware Co
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Wilson & Jenkins
Daily Eagle
IBY Connelly & Carnes
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Santa Claus
Cameron Truck Growers’ Association
Cameron
United States
Hall
Myers
Powell’s
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Guy Hunt
D. B. Knox
King Christmas
Regent Shoes
Hunter & Chatham
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