City Directory and listed officials of city and county
City officers include Mayor J 8 Mooring Marshal T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith and others. Aldermen listed. County officers include Judge A G Board Clerk G W McMichael and tax officials. Schools Board members named. Various church pastors and service times. Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill and Bryan Compress listed with officers and managers.
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Mooring
T P Boyett
R H Smith
H Godes
H H Jones
C L, Baker
R G Tabor
Howell
M Parker
Walter Wipprecht
A J Buchanan
Fraternal lodge meeting schedules in Brazos area
Local fraternal organizations list monthly meeting nights and officers. Includes Brazos Camp No 104, Bryan Tent No 16, Bryan Lodge No 409, Ivanhoe Commandery No 8, Fraternal Union of America, and Austin Chapter No 87 with designated meeting days and key officers.
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Brazos
IE Kittle
C C
Joe B Reed
Bryan
KOTM
J. H. Mawhiney
T James
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
W W Griffin
C C Dulaney
Ivanhoe
Knight Templars
Jack Garrett
E C
H G Rhodes
Fraternal Union of America
H Walker
W L Houston
T Austin
A M Meets Third Monday In Each Month
A M meets on the third Monday of each month with W E Saunders H P and Joe B Reed serving as secretary.
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W E Saunders
H P
Joe B Reed
Notable Names Highlight Exchange Listings Across Cities
A varied roster of individuals and firms appears in exchange listings spanning Galveston Houston St Louis Cincinnati New York Baltimore and other locales. Names include E Sevage J G Buckley H Prince W J Moore EN McNutt G L Benjamin LS Ross Frolick and JT Brown among others.
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E Sevage
Galveston
FC Wateley
Beloise
G Buckley
Houston
H Prince
W Goobbar
St Louis
Dave Edel
Cincinnati
G@ Waldo
J Moore
Myers
T Tooke
EN McNutt
Hearne
L Benjamin
Brenham
LS Ross
San Antonio
James Dunlap
W Fink
New York
Frolick
Baltimore
Doctor and rheumatic patient joke on finger sensitivity
A Chicago Tribune anecdote portrays a rheumatic patient joking with a doctor about detecting sore spots by touch. The exchange compares medical palpation to a postal clerk sensing money, ending with the doctor noting he cannot tell if a patient has money by touching him.
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Chicago Tribune
Boston Basher Plexus Paddy Grow Up Pugilist
A playful piece from Chicago notes a youngster asking to become a famed boxing nicknamed figure. The writeup meditates on future dreams and local nickname culture without naming real events or competitors.
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Waldo
Mamma
Chicago News
Kine and Cow Jokes in Quiet Conversation
In a Detroit Journal clipping a playful exchange unfolds about gender dynamics. Gwendolyn teases that a man who is cowed is kinled, joking that kine and cow are the same, while the narrator notes her vivid, mischievous expression.
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Gwendolyn
Detroit Journal
Forget Himself Wife My Dear You Haven't a Cold
A lighthearted dialogue notes a Sunday routine and a sunny outlook. A husband reports no illness and marriage partners discuss weather and church timing in a domestic vignette from the New York Weekly.
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New York Weekly
Woman’s patience vs. men’s insistence cited in exchange
The Washington Star quotes Mrs Meekton praising women’s thoughtfulness while Mr Meekton’s wife Henrietta recalls her own repeated refusals before agreeing to marry. The exchange highlights gendered perceptions of persistence and concession.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Boyhood habits shape a Philadelphia store owner
Tupper, who runs a corner shop, notes his youthful tendencies influence his business. He recalls as a boy in school he would fetch switches for the teacher, a story recounted by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
It's the Other Fellow's Worry
A light dialogue shows Stinson downplaying rent worries at a fine Boston establishment as the landlord's possible qualms ripple through the scene. The exchange suggests tension over costs.
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Bingham
Stinson
Boston Transcript
River and harbor bill clears House for Texas provisions
The river and harbor bill passed the House carrying about 60 million dollars with 28 million direct appropriations. Texas provisions including Galveston jetties and Sabine Pass sailed through, with an amendment to address Red River interests via Texas. A final Senate vote on army reorganization is set for tomorrow amid hazing controversy at West Point.
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Washington
House
Friends of the
Burton
Missouri
Great Britain
Galveston
Trinity River
Buffalo Bayou
Aransas Pass
Brazos River
Sabine Pass
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Teller
Colorado
Butler
North Carolina
McCumber
North Dakota
West Point Military Academy
Money
Mississippi
Cumber
Oklahoma statehood unlikely this session
Washington reports the Oklahoma statehood bill is effectively dead for the current session due to limited time in Congress. Arizona and New Mexico admission bills face the same hindrance, though the Flynn bill might pass if Oklahoma and Indian Territory could be joined as one state.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Territories
Flynn
McMillan Declared Elected U.S. Senator in Lansing
In a joint convention at noon Wednesday the state legislature verified Tuesday's vote from the senate and house and Senator McMillan was formally declared the United States senator.
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Lansing
Senate
House
McMillan
United States
W A Clark Elected Senator in Montana First Ballot
Helena Jan 17 W A Clark elected to succeed Carter after 57 of 93 votes in the Montana joint session. No winner for the short term as the session closed. Lincoln Jan 17 legislature's joint session tabulated United States senate votes with Allen 56 Thompson 58 Crouse 10 Currie 20 Hainer 5 Hinshaw 18 Meiklejohn 26 Rosewater 14 and others scattering.
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Helena
Mont
W. A. Clark
Thomas H. Carter
Lincoln
United States
Allen
W.M. Thompson
Crouse
Currie
Hainer
Hinshaw
Meiklejohn
Rosewater
D. BE
Thompson
Balance
British cruiser Sybille ashore near Lambert's Bay
The admiralty received word from the Cape commander that the cruiser Sybille ran aground at Steinbeckfontein near Lambert's Bay while landing bluejackets to intercept the Boers. Active rescue measures are underway. Official dispatches stop short of stating wreckage, while Cape Town reports the crew was saved.
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London
The
Cape
Steinbeckfontein
Lambert’s Bay
Cape Town
Revered Rev Hiram R Revels Dies Sudden in Pulpit
New Orleans reports the death of Rev Hiram R Revels a former U S senator from Mississippi and a leading black political figure as he preached to his congregation in the pulpit.
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New Orleans
Hiram R. Revels
United States
Mississippi
Governor Mount Dies Suddenly in Indianapolis
Gov. Mount died suddenly at 6:45 p.m. in his Denison hotel apartment after returning from a city reception. Dr. O S Runnells declared there was nothing more to be done. Surviving are Mrs. Mount and three children. prior spells during his term had occurred but were not serious.
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Lana
Denison
Officials defend lynching case as mob tragedy at Leavenworth
Leavenworth officials prepared a defense over Fred Alexander’s death by burning. Sheriff Everhardy said the mob’s actions left no chance to save him and cited Alexander’s purported confession and a new alleged assault in Stallings. Kansas lawmakers unanimously deplored the lynching and urged a full investigation and punishment of perpetrators. London reports Kruger undecided on an American visit amid health concerns. In Texas, Hillsboro brief notes 19 families or about 50 people infected in Aquilla for smallpox, with quarantine orders in place.
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Leavenworth
Fred Alexander
Pearl Forbes
Lansing
Everhardy
Alexander
Stallings
Topeka
Kansas
House
Senate
Hillsboro
Tex
L. O. Hill
Aquilla
Central Congregational Church Raises Pastor Sheldon Salary
Topeka dated January 17 reports the Central Congregational church board increasing Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's salary from 1200 to 1800 dollars annually. His popularity has surged since returning from Europe, after he declined a 10000 dollar yearly offer while in London.
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Topeka
Central Congregational Church
Charles M. Sheldon
Sheldon
London
Decree Declares Diamonds Forfeited In Smuggling Case
A United States court declares an 83-karat diamond pendant and other jewels smuggled from Mexico by Valine M Preza and Alejandro Mar cucio forfeited for unpaid duties. Initially valued at 60000 dollars as Maximilian crown jewels, new findings show they are not crown jewels and worth under 8000 dollars. Criminal action against the two may be dropped.
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New York
United States
Mexico
Valine M. Preza
Alejandro Marcuci
Maximilian of Mexico
Preza
Marcuci
Bargains in Real Estate in Bryan County
Real estate bargains listing Bryan properties by Monroe Edge land agent. Includes 2 room houses near Allen Academy, a 7 room house with servant quarters, hotel or boarding house for 4500, several lots from 40 to 100, and farms in Brazos Madison Grimes counties. Offers exchange for Bryan property and loans to buyers. Office at Webb Bros.
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Bryan
Allen Academy
Tno. Lawrence
Joe Lawrence
Calvert
Welborn
Ann
Brazos County
Madison
Grimes County
Monroe Edge Land Agent
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RJ Deens
Lee Edge
Dennis Ballard
P J Arrington
J W Howell
J Allen Myers
A M Rhodes
G M Bandon
J B Mike
H © Robinson
Baptist
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Epworth League
Christian
Jewell Howard
Christian Endeavor
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Herbert E Bowers
Holy Communion
Presbyterian
J [D West
Free Communion Baptist
A M Stewart
St Joseph’s Catholic
Father Kolin
Father Guidice
Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill
J O Chance
M D Cole
AD McConnico
E J Fountain
Bryan Compress
WE Saunders
H C Robinson
RS Webb
Lodge Merftings
Central
JT Brown
Corsicana
Neblett
Jarvis City
Washington News
Texas
Clark
Gov
Mount Dead
Indianapolis
James A. Mount
Mrs. Proctor’s
C. M. Proctor
Wago
Marlin, Calvert, Bryan, Hearne and
Mumford
Superior Passenger Service
St. Louis
Memphis
Austin
C. Demaret
Acenr
Sheriff’s Defense
Kruger
America
McKinley
Transvaal
Webb Bros
Henderson & Jones
LAW
Loan and Land Agents
Dan J. Ford
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington, D
Lead and Zinc
Ozarks
Frisco
Ozark
Main Street
Dallas
Commerce St
J. W. Batts
B. E. Hawes
Amert
Anteed
Bryan Marble Works
Aneni
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