Philippine Architecture and Native Dwellings
Prof. Dean C. Worcester describes Philippine houses resting on four or more heavy timbers anchored in the ground with raised floors and bamboo frames. Walls and roofs are palm or thatch, ventilation is strong, and even quake or cyclone impacts are mild due to light construction. Richer homes use boards and iron roofs but remain costly. Bishop Kingsdyeing to confirm at the Episcopal church Sunday morning Feb. 12.
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Dean C. Worcester
Worcester
In Memoriam Col R K Chatham Died February 2 1899
A funeral verse collection honors Col R K Chatham with prayers for his widow and orphans. It notes his death in Bryan Texas on February 2 1899, laments the loss, and encourages faith and resilience. Also mentions Col Wm Falconer moving to Calvert and a critique of sanitation in Santiago with satirical tone.
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Col. Wm. Falconer
F Bryan
Navasota
Texas
Calvert
Mardi Gras Rail Fare Sale From Bryan to New Orleans
Mardi Gras special rail offer from Bryan provides round trip tickets to New Orleans for a single fare of 13 dollars 85 cents. Tickets on sale from the 9th through the 13th with a February rate limited to February 98th and 1 constraint noted.
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New Orleans
Bryan
Senate Ratifies Peach Treaty by 57 to 27 Vote
The Senate ratified the Peach Treaty 57 ayes to 27 nays, one vote beyond the two thirds needed. McLaurin of South Carolina, McEnery of Louisiana, and Jones of Nevada switched to yes. The administration hailed the decision as a great triumph while debates and last minute maneuvers unfolded in executive session.
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Senate
McLaurin
South Carolina
McEnery
Louisiana
Jones
Nevada
Teller
Manila
Money
Fairbanks
Tie
Gortant
Jock
Philipps
Cuba
Soim
Vest
Ines
Washington
United States
Spain
Paris
Senators McEnery
Aldrich
Lodge
Elkins
Gorman
Autor McEnery
Seni
Ross
Friends of the Treaty
M'Enery
Mr. McEnery
Philippines
Yeas
Allen
Allison
Baker
Burrows
Butler
Carter
Chandler
Clark
Clay
Cullom
Davis
Deboe
Faulkner
Foraker
Five
Gallinger
Gear
Gray
Hanna
Hansbrough
Harris
Hawley
Kenney
Kyle
Lindsay
McBride
Mantle
Mason
Morgan
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Platt
Connecticut
New York
Pritchard
Quay
Sewell
Stewart
Sulli Shoup
Simon
Spooner
Wellvan
Thurston
Warrenington
Walcott
Nays
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Caffery
Chilton
Cockrell
Daniel
Hale
Heitfeld
Hoar
Arkansas
Mallory
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Murphy
Pascoe
Pettigrew
Rawlins
Roach
Smith
Tillman
Turley
Turner
West
Cannon
Wilson
White
Proctor
Wetmore
Turpie
Thal
Cabinet
The Mexico and St. Louis Limited Introduced by I G N R R
The I G N R R announces The Mexico and St Louis Limited effective December 3 at 12 01 am. The route runs from Laredo to St Louis via San Antonio Austin Palestine and other points, with through coaches and Pullman sleepers. Departure times include Laredo 7 00 am and St Louis 7 35 pm next day. Tickets via local agents.
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Mexico
D. J. Price G. P. A
Palestine
Texas
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Nuvice
Beral
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Carnes
Philippine Architecture
Kingsdying
Episcopal Church
Col. Chatham
Col. R. K. Chatham
Earth Based
God
Bryan, Texas
Mrs. Maup Hassell
Santiago
Havana
Dallas News
Peat Hole
Emmet
E. J. Emmel
Pb. G
EMMEL
Senators
John P. Jones
Paul M. Baylor
Reas
Hon Galvest
Hall
Freckela
Hall's Drug More
Texa
J. Wittma Merchant
Tai
H. At
R. R
South
Houston
Via Ennis An
Weston
John
M’laurin
Tyler Haswell
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Store
A. McKenzie
W. J. Christian
Zennatt Block
Glenn G. Gwyr
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