Stewart bill to create a free independent department of agriculture
A Galveston News note discusses Mr. Stewart’s proposal to form a free independent department of agriculture facing House opposition and debate. It mentions a Senate bill by Mr. Harbison aimed at rehabilitating the agricultural end of the current department and its potential clash with Stewart’s plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
Stewart
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Senate
Harbison
Department of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics and History
A. and M. College
Texas opens Fort Worth packeries with grand March 6 celebration
Bryan reports the Texas packeries at Fort Worth will formally open March 6 with a big celebration. Hon. Scott Field, congressman elect, has left for Washington to serve the remainder of the term. Sunshine and activity abound as the state looks to a busy period ahead.
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Scott Field
Washington
Texas
Fort Worth
Elberta Peach Crops Falter After Late Freeze
Elberta peaches, famed in East Texas fruit belt, were damaged by a late freeze and a very short crop is expected this year. Other varieties appear uninjured.
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East
Texas
Wells Fargo Express adopts pension scheme for elderly staff
The Wells Fargo Express company has adopted a plan to pension its aging employees. The Southern Pacific had already launched a similar pension program. Carnegie plans to form a company to spend millions to recruit workers to build homes, and more promises follow. The piece notes that the so called soulless corporations may develop moral traits if they continue this path.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
Southern Pacific
Carnegie
Local Mail Clerk Sues For 40000 Over February 1903 Injuries
Thomas J. Grady, a Houston district court plaintiff, sues Houston and Texas Central for 40000 damages claiming injuries from February 16, 1903 at Ennis affecting his head face neck shoulders arms chest back and other body parts including organs nerves and spinal cord.
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Galveston News
Thomas J. Grady
District Court
Houston and
Texas Central
Ennis
Architect Brogdon starts independent practice in Beaumont
Mr. 8. T. Brogdon leaves his three year partnership with Mr. A. CO. Long to open his own office in the Keith building. A graduate of the A M college he begins an independent practice. The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church plans a bazaar on March 13 and 14. Mrs. A W Royder of Wellborn was in town yesterday. Boarders Wanted at 68 W H Harmon residence.
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8. T. Brogdon
A.co. Long
Mr. Long
Keith
Mr. Brogdon
A. & M. College
Beaumont Enterprise
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
A. W. Royder
Wellborn
J. L. Fountain
Bryan
Austin
J.ford
Alvin
Oscar Keeton
Jewett
City
R. T. Boyle
Paul M. Raysor
H. C. Shaw
The
Hearne Democrat
C. M. Williamson
San Antonio
For Sale Six Room House With Ground and Outhouses
For sale a six room house with three lots of ground and outhouses. Includes underground cistern and is in first class condition. Price is $1,500. Contact A W Hollman at 861m.
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A. W. Hollman
City gathers for visiting lecturers and schedules duties
Mayor Harrison appointed W E Sanders Dr J L Fountain W S Howell John Lawrence W R Johnston A J Buchanan W P Connelly Frank Clarke and John B Mike to meet the visiting lecturers and extend courtesies during their stay. Dr Fountain visited Bryan from Austin while others city residents traveled for local engagements and social visits.
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Harrison
W.E. Sanders
J. L. Fountain
W.S. Howell
John Lawrence
W. R. Johnston
A. J. Buchanan
W. P. Connelly
Frank Clarke
John B. Mike
Tillman Speaks on Indianola Post Office and Washington
In Washington on February 24 a large crowd gathered for a Senate session largely attended by Daughters of the American Revolution. Tillman defended civil rights policy and suggested Booker T. Washington's cabinet appointment may win confirmation, while discussion included the Indianola Mississippi post office case and the postoffice appropriation bill. Reed Smoot entered the chamber during Washington's farewell address reading by Mr. Dubois of Idaho.
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Indianola Post Office
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Senate
Daugh
Ashington
Dubois
Idaho
Postoffice
Tillman
Spooner
Indianola
Reed Smoot
Utah
Kerens
Prize Money Cases End Favorable For Dewey Fleet
The U S supreme court ruled in favor of Admiral Dewey and his fleet on prize money for vessels sunk at Manila and later reclaimed, but denied claims for Admiral Sampson and his officers over the Maria Theresa sunk at Santiago. The Theresa was sunk after rescue, while Manila vessels remain in use.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Sampson
Admira Taylor
Maria Theresa
Santiago
Theresa
Senate passes omnibus public buildings bill with multiple allocations
The senate approved the omnibus public building bill increasing appropriations for several cities. Allocations include Jacksonville Florida 528000 Chicago 4750000 Indianapolis 2600000 Nashville Tennessee 734948 Sherman Texas 1450000 municipal building Washington DC 2000000 and a new project in Natchitoches Louisiana costing 60000.
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Washington
Senate
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
Indianapolis
Nashville
Tenn
Sherman
Texas
Municipal Building
D. C
Natchitoches
Senate panel approves agriculture bill with forestry and irrigation funds
Washington report states the agricultural appropriation bill includes the house total of 340000, with 75000 for the bureau of forestry and 50000 for irrigation. The Quay statehood amendment stays in the bill, constituting a key provision.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture
House
Bureau of Forestry
Supreme Court Rules Federal Power Bans Interstate Lottery Tickets
The Champion decision in Chicago holds that the United States may prohibit sending lottery tickets across state lines as part of its interstate commerce regulatory power.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Champion
Chicago
United States
Sea wall cornerstone laid in Galveston ceremony
The $1 500 000 sea wall cornerstone was laid as Lt Gov Neal and Gov Lanham spoke. About 700 marines and sailors from battleships joined a street parade led by Captain Perry. The three mile concrete wall on piling foundations will rise 17 feet and be completed within a year. Galveston bonds funded most of the project and the city grade will be raised to meet the wall. An oyster roast and a squadron concert followed the event.
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Galveston
Neal
Lanham
Perry
Iowa
Gulf
Texas
City of
Garten Verein
Frozen to death six Mexicans found near Goliad deaths
Bodies of six Mexicans including three women and three children were discovered at nine o clock on W A Pettus place eight miles above Goliad Texas on February 24. The group had been crossing the river when a skiff carried them to the south bank where they became lost and died of exposure that night. The victims were Isabel Rodrigues Antonio Rodriguez Cecillia Rodriguez Anita Rodriguez Jose Rodriguez and Helen Vasquez.
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Goliad
Tex
W. A. Pettus’ Place
Isabel Rodrigues
Antonio Rodriguez
Cecillia Rodriguez
Anita Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez
Helen Vasquez
Rex Leads Grand Pageant in New Orleans Krewe of Proteus
Rex made his triumphal entry as Krewe of Proteus staged a grand pageant in New Orleans on Monday night in honor of Admiral Schley and General Wheeler who were created dukes. Thousands packed streets while floats illustrated Cleopatra from Rider Haggard novel. Admirals Sedley and others attended as Miss Roosevelt received special honors at the ball.
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New Orleans
Rex
Proteus
Admiral Schley
General Wheeler
Major Capdeville
Continental Guards
Schley
Gilmore
Brooklyn
Rider Haggard
Admiral Sedley
Allice Roosevelt
Miss Root
Miss Roosevelt
Union
Texas
Sword presented to Rear Admiral Taylor in Indiana tribute
A testimonial sword costing 1600 was presented to Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor who led the Indiana battleship in the Spanish American War. Gov Durbin and Adm Geo W Brown presided at the capitol platform with invited guests and James Whitcomb Riley reciting Old Glory. The event drew strong enthusiasm from Indiana attendees.
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Indianapolis
Henry C. Taylor
Indiana
Capitol
Durbin
Geo. W. Brown
Taylor
James Whitcomb Riley
Postmasters Named in Louisiana and Washington
Louisianan postmasters appointed include Baoulji Bien venu at Saint Martinville and Joseph T. Labit at Abbeville with Henry C. Ray in Monroe. notice dated February 24 reports these appointments in Washington.
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Washington
Louisiana
Baoulji Bienvenu
Saint Martinville
Joseph T. Labit
Abbeville
Henry C. Ray
Monroe
Bryan Election Announcements for City Officials
The Eagle announces A. L. Dunnica and W. R. Johnston as candidates for City Secretary of Bryan in April. W. M. Spell seeks re election. W. J. Roberts runs for City Marshal. C. Shelburne cited for Bryan. Roger T. Boyle runs for Alderman. J. B. Priddy is announced as a candidate for Bryan city government in April.
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A. L. Dunnica
Secretar Bryan
Ensuin Ze
W. R. Johnston
Bryan
Eagle
W. M. Spell
Co. C. Shelburne
City of
The
J.B. Priddy
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Jeff D. Franklin
Buchanan & Buchanan's
Main
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
iWe
Bryan, Texas
Thelima
Pinaud
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
W.H. Harmon
All Childrens Shoes
Hunter
Chatham
Men’s Furnishers
John M. Caldwell
H. F. Payne
Benchley
Nishna
Harder & CO
C. Harder & Co
Minnie M. Cox
Dewey
Periob
Schley, Wheeler
Cipients
W. J. Roberts
T. P. Boyett
Roger T. Boyle
R. H. Harrison
N. M
Gald’s Drug Store
East City National Bank
Bryan Ice, Storage & Coal Co
W. C. Fountain
C.B. Francis
McGee's Feed Store
Main Street
W. F. Taliaferro
Wilson & Jenkins Drug Store
W. U. Oliver
Eachange
Casey & Belmont
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