Roosevelt orders probe into Standard Oil in Kansas and Texas
President Roosevelt directs the Commissioner of Corporations to investigate Standard Oil operations in Kansas. Washington dispatches indicate Texas scrutiny may follow. In Brazos bottom several hundred bales moved this week, while Col R J White and Capt Edwin Wilson sold 800 to 1000 bales of their crops. Cotton factors warn of a misperceived surplus as growers assert market control through organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
Washington Dispatches
Texas
Brazos
R. J. White
Edwin Wilson
U. S
Hearne Democrat
President Faces Rail Legislation Dilemma Contests Congress Timing
Opinion differs on whether Congress should act now on railway laws or wait for autumn. Some urge a special spring session, while the president believes public sentiment will grow during the summer and push for comprehensive legislation in the autumn. A premature call for an earlier session seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Miraflores Echoes of Froststorm Damage to Echols Plants
Mrs. Fannie L. Echols recounts the severe freeze that devastated her greenhouse at Miraflores on Monday the 12th. She describes rushing to save her collection of begonias and geraniums, restoring vitality to most plants after hours of care, while Mr. Echols suffered heavy losses in tomato and cabbage crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie L. Echols
Old Boreas
Loth
Mattie Webb
Epworth
Mrs. Webb
Miss Hall
Mike’s
Miss Tarlton
Hillsboro
Ed Saunders
Melba Concert at Houston Theater on February 24 1905
The queen of song Melba heads a touring program with Van Hoose Gilbert Sassoli Davies North at the Houston Theater. Tickets range from $1.00 to $5.00 with local manager Fred F. Dexter at 31746 Main Street reachable by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Song
Social Poise and Hearts Drive Local Gatherings
Mrs. R. O. Allen hosted the Chafing Dish Club and guests for a pink heart themed afternoon in honor of Mrs. Charles Smith of Lynnville. The event featured Forty-Two, pink decorations, and prize scores, with Miss Ada Field earning 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Allen
Charles Smith
Lynnville
Tenn
Martha Rivers Allen
Laird Smith
Allen
Smith
J. H. Allen
I. W. Alexander
Ed Hall
Lone Hallway
Cliff Adams
Allie Waldrop
Malcolm Carnes
Ruby James
Alma Cole
Candalabra
Sarah Allen
Vivian James
Collins Bradley
A. D. McConnico
Nonie Adams
Miss Herndon
S. C. Williams
Miss Tarlton
Hillsboro
Weaver
Dalla
Nellie Batte
Mattie Peverly
Ethel Cavitt
Herndon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monarch
Bryan
E. J. Fountain & CO
Connelly & Carnes
Miraflores
Mrs. Echols
MELBA
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Cood News
Ridgely - Walker Co., Tailors and Designers
Hunter & Chatham
Villa Maria
Mother
Ruby Glass
Mary Ross Parker
Mary Harris
Helen Carroll
Madie McMillan
Ruby Davis
Hazel Wood
Annie
Belle Clay
Sallie Price
Alice Fountain
Allie Conway
Francis Chance
Ada Field
Laura Stevens
Savoy
Frances Chance
F. D. Perkins
Miss Taunton
Elks Club
Elk Club
Houston
Miss Pariton
Q. H. Astin
Mer
Frank Clarke
Tom Lawrence
Perkins
Tarlton
Newton
Austin
Ross Resser
Calvert
G. SS. Parker
Nell Weaver
Dallas
J. R. Astir
Dorcas Parker
Lila Adams
Mises Taunton
Ed. Saunders
Mie
W.S. Howell
Wilkerson
Birmingham
Emily Thomas
Bay of College
Howell House
Wilkersonm
Ala
J. D. Trammell
Fort Worth
R. 8. Webb
M. W.sims
J. A. McQueen
Tyler Hasweil
Hettie Smith
Jennie Howell
Francis Fountain
George Smith
Mike Derden
Whit Doremus
Hal Saunders
Bryan Steam Laundry
A. E. Worley
Landreth’s
Wenuse
Konecny Bros. Wy Niinnns
Pat
Silas B. Johnson
Parker Rye
Montreal Rye Oriental Rye
E . Rchd E Proprietor
Cole Hardware CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!