Johnson predicts Cuban annexation after expelling Spaniards
Bradley T. Johnson, who escaped Cuba, argues the island’s population will recover within two years after Spanish troops are expelled and an American protectorate restores order. He foresees yellow fever ending, mountains cleared and cultivated, and extraction of silver gold and iron enabling Americans to move to Cuba as to California. Annexation would follow as a natural result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En Bradley T. Johnson
Cuba
Island
California
Xas
Plenty of Naval Guns Ready and in Reserve Across the Nation
The article notes a large reserve of naval guns stored in Washington and in shops nationwide. Factories, including a single plant turning out hundreds of small guns in ten weeks, churn out rifles and ammunition while work continues around the clock. Mrs. H E White and party from St. Louis are vacationing at Nonquitt, Mass., six miles from New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Citizens Mass Meeting at Bohemian Hall July Meeting Highlights
Report covers the Citizens Mass Meeting at Bohemian Hall with A J Tabor presiding and a committee including T P Gentry D D Dawson D D McCorquodale R R Royal B F Bullock John McCorquodale C S Jones Bent Collins Josh Washington. Resolutions call for a permanent county chairman and secretary and a county convention to form a nonpartisan Brazos County ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian Hall
Eagle
Macy
A.J. Tabor
T. P. Gentry
D. D. Dawson
D. D. McCorquodale
R. R. Royal
B. F. Bullock
John McCorquodale
Jones
Bent Collins
Josh Washington
Brazos County
W. P. Bland
Camp Tom Ball Letter Describes 4th Regiment Life
A camp letter from Camp Tom Ball Houston dated July 28 1898 details daily routines for the 4th regiment including reveille at 6 45 am breakfast at the mess shed, battalion drill under Major Buell, and the selection of Company L as color bearer amid the regimental parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Tom Ball
Houston
Texas
Eagle
Buell
Abiline
Copy Wanted for Special Edition Advertisements
Field work nearly complete prepare your copy. We want it right away to minimize delay in releasing the big edition.
Texas regiment parade at Houston and flag-raising
The 4th Texas regiment, commanded by Col. Edmunds, paraded in double ranks over half a mile long in Houston. A U.S. flag was raised near regimental HQ with speeches and crowd cheers as the band played Dixie. Soldiers express pride in Houston hospitality and expect front rank service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Edmunds
4Th Texas
Houston
Austin
Texas
U.S
Dixie
Malcolm Carnes
The
Eagle
Co. L’s
Prof. Pittuck
B. L. Appleby
Co. L
Bryan
Independent
Minkert and Buchanan Run for Local County Offices in Brazos
Announcement lists Jesse G. Minkert as candidate for Brazos County Attorney and A W Buchanan seeking re election as justice of the peace Precinct 4 with note they abstain from tobacco. Includes a letter from R B Deasey of the 4th Texas Regiment and local ads for Gooch's livery stable and Allan's Geranium Borated Talcum Powder 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse G. Minkert
Brazos County
A. W. Buchanan
Office of Justice of the Peace
Gooch
du Allan
Sam B. Wilson & Co
Bicycle Repair and Rental Services Ad
A local notice highlights bicycle repair work and bicycle rentals. The ad emphasizes various repair services and offers bicycles for rent to customers in the area.
Mexico Celebrates Two Great Holidays with Grand Festivities
The article recalls September 15 and 16 as Mexico's two greatest holidays marking President Diaz's birthday and Independence Day. It describes the Battle of Flowers, vast processions, flower-peltings among crowds, and the Liberty Bell ceremony. It promotes L&NRR rail travel to Mexico City with low round trip fares and stopovers, detailing ticketing dates and routes via Laredo or Eagle Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Hill
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
D. J. Price
G. P
T. A
Palestine
Texas
City Directory and Local Organizations Listings
City officers listed including Mayor C A Adams and Marshall T P Boyett with key officials. Churches and fraternal groups noted with pastors, meeting nights, and Sunday schedules. Knights Templar, Masons, Odd Fellows, Woodmen and more listed with officers and meeting times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. §. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
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Pile’s
Seeley’s
Viola and
Wilson
Jenkins Drug CO
Onox
Daily Eagle
Bryan, Texas
Melly
Palmer & Carnes
Citizens Mases Meting
W. M. Jericho
William Brooks
John Ferguson
John Moss
John Edge
Abe Johnson
Abe Hensarling
N. A. Alberson
Robert Henry, Perry
Wafford
Dr. White
Frank Stasney
A. J. Tabor
T. J. Jones
Camp Ball
J.T. Closs
R. B. Deasey
4Th
Texas Regiment
U.S. Volunteer Infantry
W H. Lawrence
Doremus & Butler
Parker Building
Albert J. Harbers
Mir Bicycles
Cleveland, Rambler and Ideal
Exchange Hotel
the American Laundry
E. D. Beach
City Directory
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adama
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J. C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. J. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M.stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
C. O. Carr
Sec’y. Brazos
K. of
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de Maret
R. & S. Vulcan
A.O. U. Wi
M. H. James
M. W
A. Emden
Recorder
Bryan No
A. J. Platner
Brazos Camp No
W. S. Stuart
Joel Reed
Bryan Tent
Sam B. Wilson
J B. Reed
R. K
L. A. Saunders
J. Wittmann
Tatlor
Main Street
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