Protection Engine Co. No. 1 mourns Jenkins death
The July 4 1902 issue notes the death of Geo Jenkins longtime Protection Engine Co. No. 1 member and ex president. It records resolutions honoring his faithful service and offerings of sympathy to his widow. The piece also mentions a brigade gathering with about 75 veterans, including the old judge reporting a fine time and Bryan opening fences for a generous reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Jenkins
Jenkins
Protection Engine Co. No. 1
Protection Engine Co
Jenkens
B. F. Leman
W. P. Wooten
John Kestler
Greenwood
Adelaide McClelland
Bryan
Hillsboro Mirror
Judge Stevens Returns from Bryan Reunion with Greenwood
Judge Stevens, back from Bryan on Sunday night, attended the annual Hood’s brigade reunion. He was accompanied by Hon. Chas. Greenwood, who had joined the event and traveled with the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Stevens
Bryan
Hood’s
Chas
Greenwood
Summer Offers Lower Shoes at Cut Prices
The notice promotes hot weather footwear with steady demand for months and urges readers to buy low cut shoes now. It claims moving prices on men’s oxfords and related lines until they are fully closed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mens Oxfords
Annual Picnic at Big Cedar Grounds
The regular annual picnic will be held on the Fourth of July at the regular picnic grounds on Big Cedar. All are invited to attend and bring baskets with good food. A report placing Cedar Prairie as the site is incorrect. the picnic is at Cedar Creek grounds.
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Cedar Creek
Cedar Prairie
Big Cedar
Summer Excursion Tickets From Houston and Texas Central
Houston and Texas Central offer round trip summer excursion fares to northeastern and southeastern points. Through standard Pullman sleepers to Colorado and to destinations via the Houston Sunset route and New Orleans. Recommend Cloudcroft at 9000 feet in the Sacramento mountains for cool air. For literature and rates, contact M. L. Robbins, G. P. & T. A., J. Anderson, A. G. P. A., Houston, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Central
Colorado
Sunset
New Orleans
Cloudcroft
Sacramento Mountains
M. L. Robbins
G. P
T. A
J. Anderson
Houston, Texas
Flour for Export Through New Orleans Route
Initial shipments of Minneapolis flour arrived at the port of New Orleans for European export. The train comprised forty cars, each with 70,000 pounds, totaling 2,540,000 pounds. Promoters aim to prove the viability of the New Orleans flour route to Europe.
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New Orleans
Minneapolis
Europe
Killing Near Coleman Texas Man Shot at Home
C. C. Hudson a farmer and stockman was shot and killed at his home four miles south of Coleman Texas. He and his wife had been away for the day and were driving up to the house when the fatal shooting occurred. Sam Cole Hudson’s son in law surrendered to officers and is jailed here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Tex
C. C. Hudson
Hudson
Sam Cole
Spooner Panama Canal Bill Passes Congress
Colon Colombia reports Congress passed the Spooner Panama canal bill. the measure’s signing is viewed as a triumph for the Porto Rico new code. In San Juan Puerto Rico the civil and criminal laws code took effect July 1 and an automobile mail service between San Juan and Ponca was inaugurated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
United States Congress
Porto Rico
San Juan
P. R
Ponca
Deadlock at Austin over judge short term selection
In Austin on July 3 the Third judicial district convention failed to agree on the short term judge. Judge W. M. Key was chosen for the long term, ending the stalemate for the longer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Third Judicial District
W. M. Key
First Bale Sells at Houston Market in July Report
The first new bale of cotton to reach this market was sold Wednesday for a price raising interest in Patricio county. Local buyers and merchants noted the bold start to the season as growers bring in the first quality fiber.
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Houston
uJty
Patricio
Syndicate Gains Control Of Indian Territory Cotton Mills
A New York syndicate is believed to control the cotton oil business in Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory after purchasing three mills. The group owns about twenty mills including properties at Muskogee Checotah Durant Purcell Stroud Norman Oklahoma City and other locations in the region. The report notes the scale of holdings and mentions legal and political happenings tied to the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Indian Territory
New York
Indian
Oklahoma Territories
Checotatala
Durant
Purcell
Stroud
Norman
de Ohoma City
Mexico Sees Large Surplus as Industry Expands
The Mexican government opens its new fiscal year with strong finances, a cash surplus, and thriving trade. Automobiles draw $250,000 capital from a joint venture. duties on cars exceed $160,000 in five months. Mexico reports 8,101 haciendas, 108 cotton plantations, 321 coffee estates, and 386 henequen plantations. Steamship concessions and active railway investment accompany brewing growth and new light beer competition. Ambassador Azpiroz praises U.S. friendliness to Mexico.
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City of
Mexico
Coahuila
Vera Cruz
Guerrero
Pacific Coast
Azpiroz
Washington
Attorney General Knox Affirms U S Title to Galveston Island Land
Knox issues opinion to the secretary of war stating the United States holds a clear title to the eastern end of Galveston Island. He says the land, partly occupied by fortifications and a state quarantine station, was a military reservation under the 1845 annexation articles and was transferred to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
Secretary of War
United States
Galveston Island
Statues to Honor Georgia Figures Chosen in Washington
A Georgia commission in Atlanta on Wednesday selected Dr Crawford W Long the discoverer of anaesthesia as the first Georgian to be honored with a statue in Capitol hall at Washington. The panel agreed only one name should be chosen while General John B Gordon lives and adjourned after the decision.
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Atlanta
Capital Hall
Washington
John B. Gordon
Crawford W. Long
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Palmer
the Daily Eagle
Donnelly & Carnes
Oxfords
Hunter
Chatham
Ness
Scriptio
RMAC
Panama
Syndicate Control
San Antonio
Taylor Street
Ladies of Honor
Jackson
Miss
Bistor
Oraing
Bath
Plengy
Andrew Carne
Ldo
West End
Bmw
Steel
Sas
Republic
Clearin
Nong
W. J. Coulter
John Wittman
Henry & Brogdon
Neu
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