Butler Carys Bryan Mayoral Candidate Shows in 1906
The Eagle announces J E Butler as a mayoral candidate for Bryan in April subject to the H7 democratic primary on February 20 1906. It also lists R T Boyle J Be Covery and J W Batts as mayor and alderman hopefuls for Bryan with the same February 20 1906 primary date. Citizens urge a sidewalk crusade in 1906 noting good local examples.
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Eagle
J. E. Butler
Bryan
The
J. Be, Covey
J. W. Batts
J.T. Maloney
Bryan needs industrial growth for common good
The piece urges Bryan to pursue an oil mill and a cannery as key steps toward industrial development. It stresses maintaining leadership over rival towns, warns against complacency, and celebrates the Agricultural and Mechanical College while advocating unity to attract enterprise and improve the community.
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Bryan
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Cotton Belt Shops and Offices Seized by Supreme Court Decision
Tyler retains control of the Cotton Belt shops and general offices after a supreme court ruling while Texarkana ends with no remaining assets or claims.
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Tyler
Supreme Court
Texarkana
Methodist Church Services Scheduled with Bishop Key
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Bishop Joseph Key of Sherman preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Junior Missionary Society at 3 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m, special music planned. Public invited to all services. I F Betts, Pastor.
Washington visit aims at Department of Agriculture talks
President Harrington and Prof. R L Bennett of the A and M College travel to Washington D C to press for a conference with Agriculture officials on cooperative work with the college. They plan to discuss continued cotton breeding and new cooperative projects and join Southern delegates to tackle cattle tick eradication. They will also confer on the Adams bill to raise Hatch funds and federal appropriations for agricultural colleges.
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H. H. Harrington
R. L. Bennett
A. and M. College
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Harrington
Bennett
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Washington
Scott Field
John M. Moore
Texas
Congress
House
Agricultural Colleges
Committee On Agriculture
Congressman Field
Agricultural Committee
H. & T. C. Excursions Round Trip Rates
The H. and T. C. railway announces round trip fares to Laredo Mardi Gras New Orleans and other points with dates in February and March. Special one way to California Arizona and New Mexico offered. W. S. Wilson agent.
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H. & T. C. Railway
Laredo
Monterey
Nashvile
New Orleans
California
Arizona
New Mexico
W.S. Wilson
Agt
Young Lady Dies After Convulsions in Killeen
Miss Ida Hamilton died after terrible convulsions following a request to children to leave her room to write a letter. A physician could not save her. symptoms indicate possible poisoning, details of cause and motive remain a mystery. The 20 year old was described as beautiful and popular.
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Killeen Tex
Ida Hamilton
Supreme Court Refuses Writ in School Land Case
The Texas Supreme Court denied a writ of mandamus to force the land commissioner to accept Willoughby’s bid to buy four sections of school land in Schleicher County. It held leases must be formally cancelled and recorded before land goes on sale, regardless of delays beyond sixty days for lessees to pay and continue leases.
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Austin
Supreme Court
Willoughby
Schleicher
Turner Attacks Flag at Negro Convention in Macon
Bishop H M Turner denounced the American flag as a dirty contemptible rag before about 500 delegates at a Macon Georgia convention of Negro leaders. He claimed hell would be a better place for the nation while asserting the negro’s superiority in public discussion.
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Macon
H. M. Turner
United States
Louisiana Leads in Land Fraud, Hitchcock Testifies
Secretary Hitchcock told a House subcommittee that the interior department has 600 indictments and 400 convictions across 19 states in a land fraud probe. He noted Louisiana leads the frauds, surpassing Oregon Washington and other expected offenders, with California also showing many cases.
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Washington
Hitchcock
House Appropriation Committee
Interior Department
Louisiana
Oregon
California
Caning and Knife Fight In Little Rock Assault Case
Senator A. W. Covington of Clarksville and T. L. Cox of Little Rock clashed after Cox testified in Covington’s bribery trial. Covington attacked with a cane and Cox drew a pocket knife. both were separated with no serious injuries. They were arrested for assault and battery.
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Little Rock
A. W. Coyington
Clarksville
T. L. Cox
Cox
Covington
Two Murders Each? Pair Hanged for Mass Slayings
Chicago Feb 16 John Mueller White and Robert Newcombe both executed in the county jail Friday. Each man had murdered three people, authorities report.
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Chicago
John Mueller White
Robert Newcombe
Congressman Henry appoints Gresham to West Point cadet ship
Washington reports Congressman Henry selects H. O. Gresham of Temple Texas for a West Point cadet ship. Gresham will undergo examination at San Antonio in May.
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Washington
Henry
H. O. Gresham
Temple
Tex
West Point
Gresham
San Antonio
Meat delivery suspended due to price and shortage
Scarcity and high meat prices force budget cuts. From this date, delivery is suspended as part of cost savings. Signed by S. W. Buchanan and 4 S. H. Franklin.
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S. W. Buchanan
S.H. Franklin
Norwood's Offers Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers
A brief sale notice from Norwood's advertising fleece lined shirts and drawers priced at 20 cents per garment. The fragment notes 62 ee Ta, indicating a catalog or store detail reference.
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Norwood’s
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