Henry Berger and G. M. Brandon Nominated for Alderman
The Eagle notes Henry Berger and G. M. Brandon as Alderman candidates for the upcoming city election, pending Democratic party actions in Bryan. W. E. Saunders is also mentioned, with poetic asides included in the text.
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Eagle
Frank Clarke
Democratic Party
Bryan
T. P. Boyett
Democratic Party of
Henry Berger
Democratic Party of the Ciy of
G. M. Brandon
City of
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W. E. Saunders
J. B. Priddy
Campbell backs 3 cent mileage allowance in square deal push
Governor Campbell endorses a three cent mileage allowance urging a bedrock square deal. In Mississippi, political rivalries between John Sharp Williams and Governor Vardaman promise a frenetic senatorial contest with intense public interest expected to resemble a crowded barber shop scene.
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Gov. Campbell
City Officers Commended for Enforcing Law in Crackdown
The Eagle praises city officers for enforcing law against vagancy gambling and other deeds of lawlessness, with reference to idling negroes. It notes the sheriff showcased fifteen detainees from the previous day’s raid and vows continued action until the misdemeanor is suppressed.
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Ing
Public service call from Galveston News
The Galveston News notes a class of men who oppose public office but feel patriotic interest in public affairs and would serve if offices sought them. It urges such individuals to step forward to aid the public service today.
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Galveston News
Rohde Withdraws From Alderman Race
Emmett Rohde announces withdrawal from the alderman election citing the presence of three other leading citizens in the race who will serve the city’s best interests. He states he wishes to withdraw his candidacy and signs the notice respectfully.
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Emmett Rohde
Witnesses Testify on Brownsville Shootings Details
Hearings reveal contradictory accounts of where shots began at Fort Brown. Witnesses describe fire from the rear of the commissary district and around the road into town as guards and ex soldiers face off amid threats and tense exchanges.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Brownsville
Committee On Military Affairs
W. C. Nolan
Altman
Sanborn
Nolan
Newton
Guard House
William Harden
Post Exchange
McComb
Penrose
Harden
Texas
Hospital Corps
Locomotive Boiler Explodes Killing Engineer in Train 184
In Houston area, February 19, locomotive boiler explodes on freight train No. 184 near Strang. Engineer George Merchant is killed instantly after being blown 150 feet, fireman B. Elliott injured. Body sent home. both men transported to Houston for treatment. Engine reportedly same unit involved in a prior Houston line blast.
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Houston
Strang
Galveston, Houston and
San Antonio
George Merchant
B. Elliott
Merchant
Gentry Street
Elliott
Houston and
Texas Central
Galveston, Houston and San Antonio
Outwits Clerk Lets Thief Seize Diamonds in Houston
Diamonds valued at $55,000 were stolen from J. J. Sweeney’s jewelry store after a clerk showed an unmounted gem to a supposed customer. The thief used a counterfeit box to swap for the real diamonds, which were missed for an hour and a half before discovery. George J. Mellinger was present at the counter during the incident.
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Houston
J. J. Sweeney
eGorge J. Mellinger
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Bryan, Texas
United States Government Depositary
G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
Alber W. Wilkerson
D. S. Derden
W Crenshaw
Tom Mognine
Carnes & Wallace
H. E. Peverley
Web OF
Elysian Heights
Mark Twain
John Sharp Williams
Vardaman
Mississippi
Emmel & Maloney
Progressive Druggists
Hunter
Chatham Furnishers
E. Rohde
Outwits Clerk
No. M. Caldwell
Carrie Nation
Rutland
Sutherland Falls
Pittsford Valley
Georgia
Vermont
United States
Italy
Carrara
Hilger
Brazos Valley
Royal Owl
Milburn
Tennessee Triumph
Sanders Bros
C.E. Bullock & CO
Ala Uml Sd
Charles Todaro
L. Lobello
Bryan Street
FOLEY
Foley & Company
Chicago
M. H. James
R. H. Harrison
Emmet & Maloney's
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