City Property and Farm Listings with Prices
South half of block near Allen Academy with price 550 dollars and about 1.25 acres near the schoolhouse in the southeast town. A small new cottage and tenant house with a well priced at 1000 dollars. A six room house with two lots on the west side four blocks from Main Street and a brick cistern on premises priced at 1250 dollars. The M. B. Cole home place offers two and a half lots with a six room house at 1600 dollars. A 300 acre Brazos Bottom farm priced at 20 dollars per acre, sold in small tracts. 76 feet front on Railroad out of Otto Boehme’s property, sale possible for part or all.
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Allen Academy
Ain Street
M. B. Cole
Brazos Bottom Farm
Otto Boehme
Women and Jewels Promote Health Through Cough Syrup
An advertisement urges women to consider health over expensive jewels and promotes Dr. Bosch ee's German Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs colds and bronchial issues. The Wilson Jenkins Drug Co in Bryan sells Green's remedies and almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Cos
Bryan
Green
Quinoria refund offered for chills fever or malaria cure
All druggists are authorized to refund the money in any case of chills fever or malaria if Quinoria fails to cure. Price 50c per package. M. H. James, the leading druggist, Bryan.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Toxo
Taft Outlines Philippine governance plan at Senate hearing
Governor Taft testifies before the Senate on the Philippines proposing a graded suffrage with education in English and American institutions, a two-chamber local legislature, and sending two or three representatives to Washington. He warns against immediate independence, favors U.S. indefinite hold with eventual quasi independence, and emphasizes patience, training, and continued American guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Commission
Congress
Taftsand
Funston
United States
Rawlins
Gov
India
Philippines
Mark Tapley
Judge Speer Overrules Pleas in Abatement in Civil Conspiracy Case
On February 18 in a United States court Judge Emory Speer overruled all pleas in abatement filed by Capt. B. D. Greene and the Gaynors to the government conspiracy indictment. A demurrer to the indictment will be filed.
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Nah
United States Court
Emory Speer
Capt
B. D. Greene
Gaynors
Savan
Nine Convicts Escape From Shelby Farm
Nine convicts escaped from Shelby farm in Bolivar County by sawing through the cage. Sergeant Nancé wired to Jackson for additional bloodhounds to aid the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Shelby Farm
Bolivar County
Nancé
Jackson
Charles Tiffany Dies at 90 of Pneumonia in New York
Charles L. Tiffany senior partner of Tiffany & Co. died at his home in New York from pneumonia at age ninety. He was a prominent figure in jewelry and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tiffany
New York
Charles L. Tiffany
Tiffany & Co
Prohibition Lecturers Attacked Aboard Cotton Belt Train
John Carney of Weatherford and Prof. Cowart of Waco, noted Prohibition speakers, were beaten on a Mount Calm bound Cotton Belt train near Mount Calm. A pistol was fired but no injuries occurred. the fight ended when the conductor intervened. The incident follows Carney's Hubbard City lecture remarks about saloon families.
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Mt. Calm
Waco
Tex
John Carney
Weatherford
Cowart
Mount Calm
Carney
Hubbard City
Ruin Staring Dawson as Syndicate Seizes Klondike Ground
Advices from Dawson via Skagway report an Ottawa order granting the Threadgold Water and Mining syndicate title in fee to all lapsed or vacant placer claims on Hunker Bear and Bonanza creeks and tributaries. Canadians join Americans in leaving for other gold fields. Dawson men foresee ruin unless Ottawa acts within six weeks. Eldorado creek praised as richest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Skagway
Ottawa
Threadgold Water and Mining Syndicate
Klondike
A. N. C. Threadgold
Sir Thomas Tancred
Hunker
Bear
Bonanza
Eldorado Creek
Dominion
Goldrun
Sulphur
Indian River
Merchant Missing in Hammond as Police Search Extends
August Matts, owner of a Hammond shoe store, vanished after leaving for Chicago with a large sum to buy stock. He was to return the same day but has not reappeared, prompting police in Hammond and Chicago to investigate. His wife, Marie, is concerned for his safety.
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Hammond
Ind
Matts
Chicago
Marie
Trial of Patrick resumes as handwriting expert testifies
New York February 18 The trial of Albert T Patrick resumes with handwriting expert John F Tyrell on the stand. The crowded courtroom learns that Charles F Jones Rice's valet and secretary will testify. Tyrell says four signatures on the 1900 will could only be made exactly alike by tracing from a model.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Jno
F. Tyrell
Charles F. Jones
Rice
Tyrell
Spain Senate Probes British War Support Claims
Madrid February 18. Senator LaBra pressed the government for clarity on reports in British parliament and newspapers about support given to Spain at the war's outbreak with the United States. Foreign Minister Duke of Almodovar said the government would inform the senate if the matter merits it.
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Madrid
Senate
Senor LaBra
Spain
United States
Duke of Almodovar
Kruger Still Has Hope
Rev. Dr. von Bruickhuizen says Paul Kruger believes God will crown the South African liberty cause with success. Kruger reportedly expects to return to his land as president of a free people.
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Kruger
New York
von Bruickhuizen
Paul Kruger
Holland
South Africa
Delegations Advocate Woman Suffrage Before Congress
Delegations from the Woman's Suffrage Association appeared before congressional committees in Washington on February 18 to urge that women be allowed to exercise the right of suffrage.
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Washington
Woman's Suffrage Association
Committees of
Congress
Rev Newman Halil Dies in London Former Union Chairman
London Feb 18 Rev Newman Halil D D former chairman of the Congregational union died here.
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Hall
London
Newman Halil
The
Congregational Union
Kellogg Sanitarium in Battle Creek Fire Destroys Building
Fire causes total loss of Kellogg Sanitarium main hospital in Battle Creek Michigan. Four hundred patients evacuated safely. one woman jumps from a third story window, breaking a leg and suffering non life threatening injuries. Origin of fire unknown. Main building measures 812 by 100 feet six stories. estimated loss at least 300000. Mrs H C Daniels of Eldorado Arkansas is the injured patient.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Kellog
H. C. Danels
Eldorado, Ark
Fire destroys Louisville Belt and Iron plant in Louisville
A fire in Louisville Kentucky on February 18 gutted the Louisville Belt and Iron Company plant. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with insurance coverage noted.
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Louisville
Louisville Belt and Iron Company
Former Pugilist Champion Jack Waite Dies by Suicide
Helena Mont February 18 Jack Waite former deputy US marshal under President Cleveland and noted northwest pugilist shot himself. Waite's death attributed to despondency and heavy losses. he was known in sporting and political circles across the region.
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Helena
Mont
Jack” Waite
United States
Cleveland
Waite
Northwest
Northwestern University Accepts Prof Charles Pearson Resignation
At a meeting of Northwestern University’s board of trustees executive committee the resignation of Prof Charles W Pearson was accepted effective immediately. His criticisms of biblical miracles had sparked much discussion and the trustees stated they will not reopen the matter unless public opinion demands it.
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Prof. Pearson
Chicago
Board of Trustees
Northwestern University
Charles W. Pearson
Philadelphia Elections District Results Reported
Philadelphia voters cast ballots for city solicitor six magistrates and councilmen in 41 wards. Several ward contests were tight due to fusion between Democratic and municipal league groups aiming to defeat regular Republican candidates.
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Philadelphia
Becaus
Municipal League
Great eastern Oregon mining consolidation completes deal
Oregon Mines Consolidated in Baker City reports the Red Boy and Concord mines of the Granite district have merged. The Red Boy Consolidated Gold Mines Co is incorporated under West Virginia law with a capital stock of 3 000 000 dollars.
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Oregon Mines Consolidated
Baker City
Ore
Oregon
Red Boy and Concord
Granite District
Red Boy Consolidated Gold Mines Company
Lews
West Virginia
Tragic shooting ends with wife arrest in Kansas City
Aaron Julius a 43 year old Black man and Armour packing house employee was shot dead by his wife at their Kansas City Kansas home during a quarrel. He also preached at Negro churches in Argentine. His wife is in custody.
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Kansas City
Aaron Julius
Kan
Julius
Armour
Argentine
Negre
Miners Flee Turned Coal Mine Under Heat Fire
Fire forces workers to abandon the Tennant Coal company mine at Turner two miles west of Brazil Indiana after burning coal at depths of more than 100 feet. Flooding and abandonment are expected as rescue teams assess damage and safety.
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Brazil
Ind
Tennant Coal Company
Turner
Here
Noted Fenian Seeks Aid at Bellevue Hospital
New York on February 18. Bob Kelley a former Fenian and nine year prisoner for shooting James Talbot in Dublin, has been admitted to Bellevue Hospital. The 65 year old says he is without funds and has applied for aid.
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New York
Bob" Kelley
James Talbot
Dublin
Bellevue
Kelley
Miami Indians Begin Suit To Regain Indiana Lands
Chicago Feb 18. The Miami Indian nation has started a bid to reclaim 36 sections of land in Indiana. Two local lawyers experienced in this field have been retained and the campaign will be carried on in the courts and in Washington.
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Chicago
Indiana
Washington
Westrom Requisition Honored in Butte Forgery Case
Butte Montana February 18 Gov Toole has honored a requisition from Iowa for Marcus Westrom who is in custody in Butte and wanted in Des Moines for forgery. Westrom is also sought by Adams Express Company for a similar offense.
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Westrom
Butte
Mont
Toole
Iowa
Marcus Westrom
Des Moines
Westron
Adams Express Company
Eight Hundred Bodies Recovered From Trans Caucasia Quake
In Shamaka near Shamka Trans-Caucasia the earthquake has left 800 bodies recovered and 27 villagers killed. The treasury has provided 50 000 rubles for relief to the destitute.
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St. Petersburg
Shamaka
Trans-Caucasia
Colonel Crockett Dies in Little Rock at 70
Colonel Bob Crockett, father of Secretary of State Crockett and grandson of Davy Crockett, died in Little Rock. All state offices closed in mourning. He was 70 years old.
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Colonel Crockett
Little Rock
Ark
Bob” Crockett
State Crockett
Davy Crockett
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J. W. Batts
Brazos County
Galveston
Dalles
Theaes
A. H. Belo & CO
Dallas
Trapve
Atriefly
Munn & Co
Scientific Americant
Taft.on
Ruin
Patrick
Jones
Houston
Texas Central
Texas
Dallas, Austin, Waco, ET. Worth
Denison
Houston, Corsicana
S. F. B. Morse
Traf. Mgr
T. J. Anderson
M. L.*robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Firbat Battle Creek
Kellogg Sanitarium
John Wiitman
Sgao
Paul Jones
W. T. Ford
Bexposition
Louisville, Ky
Qohogooos Bog
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos
F. A. Lee
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