Calvert, Waco and Brazos Valley Railroad Bond Meeting Notice
Notice of a June 5 1900 meeting of Calvert Texas stockholders and directors to authorize bonds for the Bryan to Marlin railroad segment and related property. The directors seek Texas Railroad Commission approval and state registration and mortgage authority as a first lien. Also seeking cancellation of December 28 1899 bond order and execution of all needed steps. J W Byars secretary Aug 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert, Waco and Brazos Valley Railroad Company
Calvert
Texas
Aes
Lng
Com- Moon of
Secretary of State
State of Texas
Bryan
Marlin
Railroad Commission of Texas
J. W. Byars
Texas and Gulf Railway Magazine Promotes Texas Resources
Handsome illustrated monthly published by the T and G N R R outlines Texas counties and cities featured each issue from March 1899 to February 1900. It targets investors travelers sportsmen health seekers and home seekers with annual postage 25 cents or sample copies at 2 cents. Back numbers available. Address D J Price Palestine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Montgomery County
Cherokee County
Leon County
Anderson County
Palestine
Rusk County
Walker County
Bexar County
San Antonio
Brazoria County
Harris County
Fort Bend
Trinity
D. J. Price
British Push But Botha Held Post In South Africa
Dispatch from Pretoria reports Botha retreating east of Pretoria with growing numbers, delaying Boer surrender as British forces under Kitchener Methuen and Hamilton press from multiple flanks. Methuen defeats De Wet at Rhenoster, seizes his camp, and advances toward Kroonstad, while railways sustain the line and protect communications. Casualties include the Earl of Airlie. notable losses among Seventh Lancers and two Hon. officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Botha
Middleburg Road
French
Porter
Dixon
Hutton
Ian Hamilton
Broadwood
Horton
Bruce Hamilton
Brent
Hamilton
Pole-Carew
Tan Hamilton
Vaal Teines
Kitchener
Vredefort
Ordeal T Sabet
Metaden
Heilbron
Methuen
Vredefort Road
Rhenoster River
de Wet
Kroonstadt
South Africa
Abenoster
Methven
Earl of Airlie
Seventeenth Lancers
Lionel Fortesque
C. Cavendish
Astor syndicate wins Honduras railway concession
The Honduras government grants the Astor syndicate a 200 mile isthmian railway from Puerto Cortez to Amapala. Completion must occur in four years. Bonds up to £20,000 per mile in gold may be issued. Minor Keith is named as manager of the project. Local port is New Orleans and Illinois Central links to Mississippi Valley trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Astor Syndicate
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
Atlantic
Amapala
Pacific
Central America
Ocean
Illinois Central
Great
Mississippi Valley
United Freight Company
Minor
Keith
Sampson Victory Prize Money Awarded by Court of Claims
The Court of Claims ruled June 13 that Admiral Sampson and his Santiago squadron earned prize money for defeating the Spanish fleet. It set a bounty of 196000 dollars for officers and men under Cervera, with Sampson to receive 8355 dollars and Schley about 3000. The ruling confirms Sampson’s command during the battle and notes New York was among engaged vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Court of Claims
Sampson
Santiago
T Meray Aioe da
Imander
Tcoxhroy
Adan Fany
Admiral Cervera
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
New York
Assault on Grady Shocks Chicago Union Hall
Michael R. Grady western organizer for the International Brick Layers association was assaulted by three men outside Brick Layers hall and left for dead amid twelve facial and throat wounds. He was taken to county hospital with dangerous injuries and the attackers fled amid union faction tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael R. Grady
International Brick Layers’ Association
Grady
Building Trades Council
News From London On South Africa Dispatches June 13
Official reports say Roberts’ communications will be restored as forces push north and south driving roving commandos. Buller seizes Laings Nek, railway work resumes at Bloemfontein with stockpiled material. Boers’ recent Derbyshire battalion defeat noted. Milner named high commissioner. Methuen Rundle and Brabant reportedly mass 3000 men and 50 guns to enclose Boers in eastern Orange River Colony. War office casualties cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Redvers Buller
Laings Nek
Gen. Roberts
Bloemfontein
Associated Press
South Africa
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
West Indies
Alfred Milner
Methuen
Rundle
Brabant
War Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scription
Insura
Este
A. di McConnico
Pire
Insurance
GIN Insurance Aealty
Penn Mutual Life Insumpany
Philadelphia
Maryland
Y & Casualty
Aogdeys
Jas. O. Kernale
J. V. Brogdon
M. F. Heenan
Bota
Bea
Jane
Agerega
Accra
Gold Qoast
Carter
Wilkinson
Prah
Wilcox
Prahsu
Michael Grady
Abilene
Kan
McKinney
Tex
Leila Hoss
Phoenix
A. T
Frank Smith
Helvetia
Providence
George Baker
Kimball
Sherman, Tex
Bliss
Brewster County
B. H. Knowles
the Ladies of
C. M. Proctor
Liza
F. A. Lee
R. Ayes
Clark
East Main Street
T Knox and Exposition
A. T./CLARK
M. Mustachia Bryan
N. R.R
Industrial and Real Estate Association
Cational Ass’ 'N
Charleston
8. C
Cincinnati
Ohio
Austin
Penn
Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge
Detroit
Mich
Feo
Brogdon's Market
Tranz
R.L. Brocdon
O. L. Miller
Pat M. Drayar
pu'Rexon Bruin
Janes Drug & Dene Phone 181
Willis & Coleman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!