Local notes and visits fill small town columns
J C Blume visited the city yesterday and Ira Gooch advertised rooms for rent. Several residents and visitors including Mrs Lou Robinson and Miss Idelette West were mentioned along with announcements for local products and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Gooch
J. M. Slaughter
Edge
Lou Robinson
Hempstead
Frankie Armstrong
Hearne
C. G. Parsons
R. T. Cody
Rock Prairie
A. B. Carr
A. B. Carr, Jr
Baptist Church Postpones Sickness Affected Cake Walk
The Dewey Cake Walk entertainment is postponed due to illness among participants and extreme heat. Promoters regret the delay as the public awaited the event with anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
No Ships Are Being Turned Away from Santiago Dispatch
Washington reports a Shafter dispatch stating three ships arrived near Santiago. One from Kingston and two from the United States sold parts of cargoes. Merchants lack money, local taxes are debated, and Red Cross aid feeds the town while cattle sales and high meat prices persist amid fears of starvation subsiding.
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Washington
War Department
Shafter
Department
Santiago
Kingston
United States
Bratton
New Orleans
Red Cross
Failed Cuban Landing Ends Expedition After Skirmish
A large expedition aboard the Wanderer failed to land at Banes Cuba after a sharp clash with 1000 cavalry near Havana. Six crew wounded as boats escaped. Separate dispatch confirms American landing at Porto de Guanica with one Spanish officer killed and three soldiers wounded. The Madrid king reportedly suffers measles and Captain Higginson reports troops landed and flag raised at Guanica.
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Key West
Wanderer
Banes
Havana
Madrid
San Juan de Porto Rico
Porto de Guanica
Washington
Navy Department
Higginson
Porto Rico
General Miles
St. Thomas
Miles
Husee
Wood
Wainwright
Massachusetts
Five Men Try to Rob Bank at Chetotah Illinois Territory
Five men attempt to rob the Checotah bank were halted outside the city by 15 armed citizens. A battle left two robbers wounded and three captured. Milkey and Crosby escaped, with a posse pursuing. U S officials were alerted prior to the robbery plan.
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Muskogee
I. T
Checotah
Milkey
Crosby
United States
Robihers
Explosion kills five at Pinole Powder plant
An early morning blast in the nitroglycerin house of the Pinole Powder company killed five men and wounded twelve, with some injuries likely fatal. No one was inside the building at the time of the first explosion, and workers cleared debris before a second blast.
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Pinole
Cal
Pinole Powder Company
Name for the Battle Off Santiago Bay
Washington notes a name for the engagement between American and Spanish fleets off Santiago Bay. Lieutenant Whitley proposes The Battle of July Third, aligning with famed date based naming of historic battles. Louis Kempner named Santiago postmaster to replace Major Stuart, who stays with the army. Postal changes keep 2 cent soldier rates, while general postal rates adjust separately.
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Washington
Cervera
Whitlesey
Navigation Bureau
Lord Howe
Louis Kempner
Smith
Santiago
Major Stuart
Kempner
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Manila
Postal Union
General Services
Army
Navy
Sampson Claims Honors in Cervera Fight Report
Reports from Admiral Sampson Commodore Schley Captain Clark of the Oregon and Captain Evans of the Iowa detail the battle of July 27 that destroyed Cervera's squadron. Sampson says he planned the fight and his orders were obeyed. Local items note Subic Bay neutrality, Hobson’s potential return visits, and various incidents across Texas and Louisiana.
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Cervera
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Clark
Oregon
Evans
Iowa
Sampson
Hobson
Alabama
Santiago
Admiral Cervera
Here
Secretary Long
Jesse G. Minkert Nominated for Brazos County Attorney
The committee announces Jesse G. Minkert as a candidate for County Attorney of Brazos County in the upcoming November election. The notice names Minkert as the authorized contender for the office and invites voter support.
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Jesse G. Minkert
Brazos County
A. W. Buchanan
A W Buchanan Runs for County Treasurer
A W Buchanan announces his candidacy for County Treasurer. He outlines goals to improve tax collection and streamline county finances while seeking voter support across the county. He emphasizes transparency and service in public finance.
J T Closs Seeks Re election for Precinct Four Justice Post
J T Closs files candidacy for re election to the office of justice of the peace in Precinct No 4 Hrazos County at the upcoming November election.
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Office of Justice of the Peace
Hrazos County
A Modest Woman Graced With Quiet Strength
Poetic tribute to a gentle woman who embodies daily virtue and service to others. The piece contrasts her simple, steadfast character with grand rhetoric, noting her care for the poor and sick and the joy she brings to her home. Barbecue reminder at Seale’s pasture follows, plus local marriage licenses and social notes.
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Seale
Alfred McWilliams
Bettie Warren
Albert Hanneman
Alma Mire
Gus Pachal
Marie Hahn
E. L. Peters
Octavia Hurd
Wm. Childress
Kate Davenport
Chas. Cheesborough
Galveston
Dave H Shapiro
Madisonville
F. H. Smith
San Antonio
Bank Report of Condition from Brazos County Bank
Report of the condition of the bank showing loans and discounts 188939 33 overdrafts secured and unsecured 83298 35 bonds to secure circulation specie 12298 35 legal tender notes 10000 00 22298 35 redemption fund with U S treasurer 5 per cent of circulation liabilities capital stock 125000 00 surplus fund 20000 00 undivided profits less expenses and taxes paid 5698 34 national bank notes out due to other national banks individual deposits demand certificates of deposit certified checks bills payable 20000 00 total 278131 51 Texas Brazos County I J N Cole cashier sworn 28th day of July 1898 Rost ARMSTRONG notary public directors M D Cots H Ronpe W A Jonnson
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U.S
Ste
GHOER
Dunaves Soes
de- Bob Ag Ics Deweeas Sauess Ue
Texas
County of Brazos
J. N. Cole
J.N. Cole
Rost, Armstrong
Notary Public Brazos Co
M. D. Cots
H. Ronpe
W. A. Jonnson
Devon bull service offered for pasture age
A livestock notice states a LY registered Devon bull can provide pasture age service for 30 days at a price of 5.00 dollars. Listed contact appears as 210 8 M. Derden.
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Sam Sanger
Ben Ettteson
Bryan
G.N
T. C
Time Table
J. C. Blume
A. C. Brietz
Texarkana
A. M. Rhodes
Weimar
Rockport
T. E. Durham
City
Idelette West
Tyler Haswell’s
Allan
Sam B. Wilson & Co
John M. Caldwell
Read
Eagle
M. Parker
Brazos
George Price
Kurten
Madisonville Road
Price
Navasota
Wood Waulers
Carter's Creek
M. Derden
Cate
Edwin Kidd
North Texas Female College of
Sherman
Haswell
Internal Revenue
Gooch
J. A. Palmer
Little Gou
Millican
Billy Morgan
Reliance
W.S. Stuart
Catesville
Coryelle
Joe B. Reed
Spain
Edwin Clapp
Cwebb Bros
London
Santiago Bay
Irene
Berlin
Shanghai
Prince Henry
Subic Bay
Philippine Islands
Subic
Isle of Grande
Balearic Islands
Austin
Miami
Fla
Culberson
Secretary of War
Frank Gray
Muldoon
Tex
John Rankin
Jim Rankin
Lake Charles
Sabine Pass
J.T. Closs
John Wittman
August Prinze
T. H. Hairston
Josie Clarke
Waco
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Merchants and Planters National Bank
Resources
Dr. Read
H. Lawrence
THE
Home Bakery
Otto Boehme
Palmer
Wright
Munn & Co
UNN & Co
Son
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