Trotting world record cut. oil drilling in Grimes county and rail leadership changes
Creacons lowers the world trotting record to 2074. Woodward Brothers of Navasota acquire a drilling outfit to start oil boring on their Grimes county land. Charles H. Tweed becomes president of the Houston and Texas Central railroad. H A Jones named traffic manager of the Bandet Central lines. Military celebration costs cited as higher than war expenses.
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Woodward Brothers of
Navasota
Grimes County
Charles H. Tweed
New York
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
H. A. Jones
Houston
Suppression of Public Spitting Favored by TB Congress
The London tuberculosis congress urged banning expectoration in public spaces. In San Antonio, spitting on sidewalks and in public vehicles is prohibited and rigorously enforced, leading to clean streets and orderly public behavior.
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London
San Antonio
August Flower praised as cure for indigestion and nerves
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a universal remedy prior to modern doctors. It claims the tonic cleanses the system, stops fermentation, regulates the liver, and stimulates nervous and organic action, offering relief from headaches and malaise. It promotes Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co. as the seller and to obtain Green's Prize Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Advertised For Dyspepsia Sufferers
An advertised offer promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to cure indigestion sour stomach and heartburn with refunds if not effective. The notice highlights a 50 cent package and cites M. H. James in Bryan Texas as a leading druggist. Lemp’s Falstaff bottle beer is also mentioned.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
Band Boys Return Proud From Austin Encampment
The Third Regiment Band returned from Austin to Bryan with praise for their conduct and the public favor shown to Bryan musicians. Though no prize was offered, locals believed Bryan would have won first, and the Eagle urges continued support. Weekly concerts resume at courthouse yard Friday, with plans to attend the Madisonville reunion. Members attending the encampment include Prof. Miller and many named players.
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Austin
Bryan
Eagle
Courthouse Yard
Madisonville
Prof. Miller
Mack Wren
Eberspacher
McDonald
Harrison
Foster
Biering
Brown
Coha
Newland
Parsons
Joe Wren
McConnico
Holick
Louis
Tom Hanus
Dumn
Bonneville
Hellman
Marwill
Frank Paster
Pearson
Tucker
Anton Paster
Stubenrauch
Cottonwood Notes Report Local Happenings
Protracted meeting ends with ten new church members. I V Freeman visited Thursday. Nora Thomas Nellie Hudspeth attended Alexander church Sunday. Mrs Ella Edge of Kurten called Sunday evening. Roy Zimmerman leaves for Reliance to start a writing school. Paul W Edge of Kurten organizes a local music class. Nora Lou Thomas visited J L Sample Monday night. Refrigerated meats advertised by Try Franklin Bros.
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Cottonwood
Texas
I. V. Freeman
Nora Thomas
Nellie Hudspeth
Alexander
Ella Edge
Kurten
Roy Zimmerman
Reliance
Paul W. Edge
Nora
Lou Thomas
J. L. Sample
Texas Farmers Congress closes with aims for Texas agriculture
The fourth annual Texas Farmers Congress concluded after three days of sessions at A&M College. Highlights include a $60,000 cash prize and two pairs of pigs for the best Texas corn, discussions on landlord tenant issues, and emphasis on Texas homes. President J. H. Connell led the meetings with Secretary Pittuck as key aide. Exhibits from across the state showcased agricultural progress, and topics included the Texas tobacco industry and honey resources. A plan to publish proceedings and form a seed bulletin fund was approved, with premiums announced for the best corn.
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Texas Farmers’ Congress
College
Texas
Congress
J. H. Connell
Assembly Hall
A. & M. College
John 8. Kerr
Connell
Pitwack
Pittuck
H. 8. Edler
Nacodoches
Edler
East Texas
United States
J. Atchley
Beeville
Fourth Texas Farmers Congress ends with education push
The event featured premium awards for corn yields on various land types and a special pig prize. Funding pledges from Farm and Ranch and Dallas allies backed the congress expenses. Committees urged rural mail and telephone expansion and science education in Texas public schools. President Connell was re elected as officers were chosen for the next year.
Makers Move to Disable Unions at McKeesport Mills
Pittsburg July 27 The National Tube Works at McKeesport asked 600 welders to sign annual non union contracts or risk layoff as Amalgamated union ranks mobilize. The plan aims to keep plant running with skilled labor while Capitol syndicate disputes unfold in Fort Worth Texas.
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Pittsburg
National Tube Works Company
McKeesport
Amalgamated Association
American Sheet Steel Company
W. Dewees
Fort Worth
Tex
Capitol Syndicate
Farwell Interests
Chicago
A. G. Boyce
Farwell
Enraged mob tarred and feathered husband in Illinois
In Wheaton Illinois July 27 an 800 strong mob from west Chicago seized Valentine Miller for alleged abuse of his wife. They tarred and feathered him twice and tied a rope around his neck threatening lynching before he escaped. A warrant was issued but Miller was not captured.
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Wheaton
Ill
Chicago
Valentine Miller
Miller
General Wood Transferred Aboard Morro Castle
General Wood was moved to the Morro Castle by steamer today. He declared himself well and wished to walk aboard, but a doctor required him to travel on a portable cot. Cuban sympathy followed his departure as the Morro Castle heads to New York, due next Tuesday.
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Havana
General Wood
New York
Chicago and Alton Faces Water Shortage Blockade
Kansas City July 27 The Chicago and Alton has been unable to secure sufficient water for its trains causing freight to pile up in yards. The road has refused grain shipments and struggled to obtain water for its passenger engine leading to a blockade situation.
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Kansas City
Chicago and Alton
Billy Gray Shot by Mother in Law at Red Mills
Shelbyville Indiana July 27 William Gray known as Billy Gray shot and killed instantly by Mrs Mark Frieze at Red Mills ten miles northwest of town The motive given is Gray kept company with Frieze’s daughter and planned marriage but Gray married another woman first.
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Shelbyville
Ind
William Gray
Billy’ Gray
Mark Frieze
Red Mills
Gray
Cotton belt rains boost a fifth of districts in Texas
Dallas reports that good rains have broken the drought in about 20 percent of cotton growing districts. Rain has fallen for four days along the far northern and southern rims of the belt while 80 percent of central districts saw only local showers.
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Dallas
Lieutenant Preston Brown Trial in Binangonan Murder Case
Manila July 27 Lieutenant Preston Brown of the Second Infantry faced trial on a charge of murder of a native near Binangonan. The defense showed the native was killed while attempting to escape and Brown is expected to be acquitted.
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Manila
Preston Brown
Second Infantry
Binangonan
Brown
Maine Battleship Maine Successfully Launched at Cramp Yard
Philadelphia witnesses report the Maine battleship launched successfully at Cramp Shipyards. An immense crowd observed the ceremony with no complications as the ship met the sea for first time.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Cramp Shipyards
Election picks Jereman Riesco as next Chilean president
At Valparaiso on July 27 the Chilian electoral college cast its vote naming Jereman Riesco the next president of the republic.
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Valparaiso
Chilian Electoral
Jereman Riesco
Militia encampment dazzles crowd at Austin event
The Austin encampment proved a grand success with valuable instruction for the state militia. The sham battle attracted the largest crowd yet, rivaling even President McKinley’s visit in attendance.
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Austin
McKinley
Houston Voters Approve City Bond Measures In July Election
Houston residents approved bonds for street paving totaling 240000, sewerage 60000, and school buildings 250000 amid a strong citywide drive for improvements.
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Houston
Brattin Grandson Reported Killed by Lightning near Cotulla
Leesville Texas July 27 John Brattin received a message from Cotulla that his grandson Dudley Brattin was killed near there by lightning.
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Leesville
Tex
John Brattin
This Place
Cotulla
Dudley Brattin
El Paso and Southwestern Railway Incorporation Report
Santa Fe July 27 The El Paso and Southwestern railway with a seven million dollar capital to build a connecting line in Phelps Dodge Co s railway system in Arizona and New Mexico from Naco Mexico to El Paso Texas via Bisbee Clifton and Deming will encompass 850 miles of track Also to be organized are subsidiaries of the Southwestern railway of Arizona with main line about 52 miles long and the Bisbee branch 22 miles long.
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Santa Fe
el Paso and Southwestern Railway
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Arizona
New Mexico
Nacosari
Mex
el Paso
Tex
Bisbee
Clifton and Deming
Southwestern Railway of Arizona
Southwestern Railway of
Bishoe
President Grants Pardon to John F. Johnson of Logansport Bank
Washington reports a presidential pardon for John F. Johnson, former president of the First National Bank at Logansport Indiana. He was convicted of misappropriating bank funds and other violations of the national bank act, sentenced to 10 years, and has served five.
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Washington
John F. Johnson
First National Bank
Logansport
Ind
National Bank
Hoe
Cleveland Trotting Stallion Croscous Sets Mile Record
In Cleveland on July 27 nearly 10,000 fans witnessed Croscous, the world champion trotting stallion, again prove superior by trotting a mile in 9 0 83.
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Cleveland
Croscous
Stabbing in San Antonio Leaves Chinaman Wounded
In San Antonio on July 7 Lok Ming, identified as a Chinaman, was stabbed several times and dangerously wounded during a fight. EK. 8 Pateoha, a Mexican employed by Simg, was arrested and jailed.
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San Antonio
Lok Ming
Pateoha
Simg
Import and export totals for year ending June 30 1901
Washington reports the year ended June 30 1901 saw total imports of 822,074,016 and total exports of 1,487,756,557. Domestic product exports amounted to 1,570,458,809. The figures reflect the trade balance and general mercantile activity for the period.
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Washington
United States
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the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Spain
Lemp
Band Boys
Franklin Bros
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
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Texas Earmers Congress
F. P. Holland
R. A. Ferris
Holland
Committee On Education
Texes
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Oswald Wilson
O. L. L. Foster
B. C. Pittuck
Texas Public Schools
Mr. Pickett
John D. Fields
Don O. Lazer
E. W. Kirkpatrick
Farmers’ Congress
Harper
J. L. Hearne
Tube Works
Smith& Adams
S. W. Buchanan
Proprietors
Franklin
D&w
E. A. Berry
Brazos
J. A Myers
Cincinnati
New Waterworks
Chili
Bond
Southwestern
Stabe
Kaporta
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