Gonzales Mill Expansion Reported To Triple Output
A Galveston News dispatch from Bryan Texas Jan 28 1903 notes the Gonzales cotton mill will expand from 5000 spindles to 82000 in response to strong performance. R Dilworth and Judge Fly travel to Houston to arrange capital and plans with Arch\imat H C Cooke for the enlargement and new mill at Orange. The piece also touches on pension politics and Congressman Russell’s stance, framing broader labor and veteran issues.
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Yes Mrday
Galveston
Gonzales
Texas
Bryan
Houston
Tex
R. & Dilworth
W. M. Fly Gonzales
Rice Hotel
Archimat
H.C. Cooke
Dilworth
Arowth
Isiness
Farmers Institute Meeting Sparks Debate At Courthouse
The Farmers Institute convened at the courthouse with about twenty members. J. H. White led corn discussions while others cited early varieties and weevils. Poultry profits, selling by the pound, and dairying dominated talks. The group planned future meetings and invited country communities to join.
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T. R. Butte
J. H. White
Austin
H. H. Harrington
Webb Howell
Mark Wilcox
W. P. Connelly
Institute
White
McGee
Connell
Iowa
Messrs
McDuff Simpson
Sam Higgs
Sutton
Harrington
A. and M. College
Brazos Bottom
Robi. Smith
Brazos
K. A. Capps
T. R. Batte
Keough
Brazos County
Farmers’ Institute
F. A. Capps
Tennessee
Dunlap of
Kurten
Brewington
A. G. Board
Morgan Seeks Senate Probe of Colombian Envoy Credential
Senate in executive session hears Senator Morgan charge that Colombia’s government is dictatorial and that minister Thomas Herran lacked proper authority to sign the Isthmian canal treaty. Debate centers on submitting the resolution to the foreign relations committee for action.
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Alabama
Cresentials
Herran
Washington
Morgan
Senate
Thomas Herran
Colombia
Hay
Join T. Mongan
Congress
Treasury
Lodge, Foraker, Cullom
Hanna
Bacon
Committee On Foreign Relations
Foreign Relations Committee
Omnibus Statehood Bill Faces Senate Delays
In Washington on January 27 the senate debated the omnibus statehood bill as Quay pressed for its priority. Senator Platt sought to print a committee report while Hale accused Quay of hogging time. The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill passed and oathings for Alger and Kittredge occurred before adjournment.
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Quay
Washington
Senate
Platt
New York
Hale
Lodge
Alger
Michigan
Kittredge
South Dakota
Foraker
Liquor License Renewal Bill Backed by Saloon Interests
A bill by Senator Stafford requires liquor sellers to affidavitly state they have not violated bond stipulations when renewing licenses. It covers no minor entry, no gaming, and no lewd women in the saloon. The measure reportedly has strong backing from saloon and liquor interests in the state.
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Austin
Stafford
Building Strike at Dallas Forces Work Halt
Dallas January 27 work has stopped on several buildings after the Builders' Exchange refused to recognize cards issued by the Building Trades Council. Dispute centers on a demand of five dollars per day for plumbers. H W Steinbiss secretary treasurer of the national Building Trades Council spoke to the carpenters and plumbers Monday night and was cheered.
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Dalas
Dallas
Builders’ Exchange
Building Trades Council
H. W. Steinbiss
National Building Trades Council
Unknown Man Found Murdered in Rio Grande Channel
A man was found dead in the dry channel of the Rio Grande near El Paso Texas. Authorities have no identification or clues to the killer and Mexican officials handle the case since the body lies just over the boundary.
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el Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Skull Crushed Death Shocks Milano Youth
Aldine Beard aged about nineteen was found prostrate in the road after attending a meeting in Milano Tex and a crowd reported him earlier. Doctors said his skull was crushed in the incident. The report notes he had also attended the meeting before his death. Police and witnesses begin inquiries into the cause. Local residents react with shock at the tragedy.
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Milano
Tex
Aldine Beard
Strike Settled in Beaumont Electrical Shop
Beaumont Texas January 27 adjusted the dispute between electrical workers and their employer ending a strike. Inside workers sought four dollars per day and compromised to three dollars fifty cents per day.
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Beaumont
Tex
Bryan City Secretary and Marshal Candidates Declared
The Eagle announces A L Dunnica and M Spelt as City Secretary candidates. W R Johnston and W J Roberts listed for City Marshal, with T Y P Boyett also named, for the upcoming April city elections in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dunnica
Secretar Bryan
W. R. Johnston
O Bryan
Roy
M. Spelt
W. J. Roberts
Bryan
T. Y P. Boyett
Public notice on promissory notes and tax deadline
Public warning not to buy promissory notes by S Trant and J B Wells for F D Kuykendan. Four days left to pay taxes and avoid ten percent penalty to preserve voting rights. Last grace day is Saturday Jan 31. city secretary urges immediate settlement due to potential rush.
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S. Trant
J.B. Wells
F. D. Kuykendan
Trant
M. Spell
A. O. U. W. and W.O. W. Take Notice on Assessments
At the last regular meetings the auditing committees recommended the Financier be instructed not to advance any more assessments for the members. Members should govern themselves accordingly. Joe B. Reed 46 Financier.
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Joe B. Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Bryan, Texas
Russell
Buck Kilgore
Grant
Thelima
Wrights, Riegers
Pinaud
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
the Farmers’ Institute
J. B. Mike
Mike
George Higgs
E. J. Kyle
W. L. Edge
S. H. Higgs
E.©. Green
Public Roads
Court House
Sayers
World’s Fair Commission
Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Slaugh
Ter Sale
Duick
Florsheim
Hunter
Oo Chatham
Men’s Furnishers
W.O. W
Carrizo Springs Mineral Water Company
San Antonio
East City National Bank
Bryanlee
Harley A. Long
Wilson & Jenkins Drug Store
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