Hail Stones Reported in Collin County
The Daily Eagle notes Collin county reports hailstones as large as billiard balls. The piece also mentions Mr. Jesup and New York chamber of commerce members who visited Texas and are now in London, with a tongue in cheek remark on the order of travel. It praises Tom Ball for pointing out Texas waterways needs to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collin County
Mr. Jesup
New York Chamber of Commerce
Texas
London
England
Burke's Death Spurs Dallas District Political Contention
The death of Congressman Burke is expected to trigger a heated contest in Dallas with Ham Gossett of Kaufman favored to inherit the seat after a strong campaign last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Dallas
Ham Gossett
Kaufman
Indians Sue to Stop Kiowa and Comanche Reservations
The Kiowa Comanche and Apache Indians have brought suit against United States authorities to block the opening of the Kiowa and Comanche reservations. The commentary notes a grave perspective on the fate of Poor Lo as the situation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brenham Meeting Promotes Weevil Control Methods
Brenham merchants and farmers held a profitable Boll Weevil experience meeting. They reported the Mally formula of spraying kills weevils and that Paris green substituted for arsenate of lead in the method has given perfect success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Irish potato trade boosts Texas market connections
Chicago and St Louis buyers send telegraphs to North Texas dealers while paying high fees for Irish potatoes. Texas truck growers contact markets as profits rise steadily. Atlanta Texas ships five carloads daily with producers earning 70 and cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
North Texas
Thexas
Atlanta
Texas
County Fair Subscriptions Subdued in Brief Notice
Brief item notes subscriptions tied to a county fair. Sparse OCR text confirms ongoing effort but provides few concrete details on dates, prices, or participating groups. Further readable lines are needed for a fuller summary.
The Cottonwood Picnic in Brazos County
The Cottonwood Picnic near Cottonwood last Friday closed school with a social reunion. About one thousand people enjoyed swings, a fine dinner, and a baseball game in which Cottonwood defeated Tibor. Bryan guests included Claude Walker Evan Benbow Miss Dana Benbow Miss Jessie Johnson Miss Kate Lawrence with Eva Stratton of Huntsville. Bryan visitors praised Cottonwood hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Brazos County
Tibor
Bryan
Claude Walker
Evan Benbow
Dana Benbow
Jessie Johnson
Kate Lawrence
Eva Stratton
Huntsville
Volunteers Return Home From Philippines Mission
All volunteers who had served in the Philippines have sailed home, ending a mission that saw them assist local communities and support relief efforts overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philippines
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Harris Bankruptcy
In the Northern District of Texas C A Harris of Bryan Brazos County was adjudicated bankrupt on June 6 1901. The first meeting of creditors is set for June 27 1901 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the U S Court building Waco Texas. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and address related matters. M C H Park Referee in Bankruptcy Office of M C H Park Waco June 6 1901. Assets shown nonexempt Liabilities 2288 74.
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District Court of the United States
District of
Texas
C. A. Harris
Bryan
Brazos
U.S. Court
Waco
M. C. H. Park
Eree
A. D
Attorney E A Berry Sets Practice in Brazos Area
E A Berry attorney at law will practice in Brazos and adjoining counties. Office located over J A Myers in Bryan Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Berry
Brazos
J. A. Myers
Bryan
Texas
Washington relics and Mrs McKinleys illness update
The Ladies Association of the Union in New York receives George Washingtons state coach presented by August Frey. The coach was used by Washingtons on a Mount Vernon to Savannah trip. Also a bulletin reports Mrs McKinleys illness from a blood infection with endocarditis improving in Washington after treatment in Los Angeles and ongoing concerns about mitral valve inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Association of the Union
New York
George Washington
August Frey
Ladies Association of the Union
Townsend
Frey
Washington
Mount Vernon
Savannah
Philadelphia
Benjamin Richardson
Richardson
Lexington Avenue
Mount Vern
Wil
Revolution Impossible in Mexico, Says A.J. Peyton
A. J. Peyton of Mexico City, vice president of a large copper mine, argues Mexico cannot have a successful revolution. He cites 17 years of peace under Diaz, satisfied people, and massive railroad and telegraph networks with military strength ready to crush any uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
A. J. Peyton
Peyton
Diaz
Carhot
CPO
Mrs. Botha Arrives in Southampton Amid Peace Mission Talk
Mrs Louis Botha wife of the Boer leader lands at Southampton aboard Dunvegan Castle from South Africa. A Fischer aide says she will go to London then Holland and Belgium. whether a peace mission is involved remains unconfirmed. Fischer released on parole to accompany her. In Ohio Camp Chase Memorial Day rites pay tribute to Confederate dead with addresses and flowers. The Pekin indemnity issue again reaches The Hague for arbitration as Rockhill prepared to present the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Louis Botha
Southampton
Dunvegan Castle
South Africa
Fischer
Associated Press
Botha
Holland
Belgium
Onto
Columbus
Camp Chase I
John R. Hewitt
Emmett Tompkins
Charles H. Grosvenor
J. A. Arnold
Howard A. H. Henderson
South
Washington
United States
Pekin
Rockhill
Ching Guilty in Census Fraud Case in Maryland Court
In Baltimore on June 8 the jury found Joseph H. Ching, a St. Marys county attorney, guilty on the fourth indictment for conspiracy with Guyther who pleaded guilty. Other counts yielded not guilty, and some co defendants were acquitted. In London the War Office denies any Boer request for a conference with Kitchener at Standerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Joseph H. Ching
St. Marys County
Guyther
London
British War Office
Botha
Kitchener
Standerton
Prominent New Orleans Doctor A J Block Dies
Denver reports Dr A J Block dead from cyanide potassium taken in personal crisis. He was a leading physician and surgeon in New Orleans and longtime demonstrator at Tulane Medical College. Also on June 8 Commander J H Bull of the US Navy hydrographic service on Pan American grounds fell from a government building dome and is likely fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
A. J. Block
New Orleans
Tulane Medical College
Buffalo
J. H. Bull
United States Navy
Railroad Purchase Denial Quashes Wheeling Wabash Talks
Officially denied at the Pennsylvania Railroad presidency that the company bought the Wheeling and Lake Erie and the Wabash railroads. The denial clarifies no acquisition has occurred and no agreement is in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wheeling and Lake Erie
University of Tennessee Riot Turns Violent on Campus
In Knoxville last night students clashed with five city policemen after attempting to quell disturbances linked to Canton protests. Shots were exchanged, but no injuries reported. The riot prompted fears of another campus confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Jane
University of Tennessee
Canton
Carnegie Signs Transfer Of 10 Million Bonds For Scottish Universities
London reports Andrew Carnegie has signed a deed transferring 10 080 000 in five percent United States Steel corporation bonds to trustees for the benefit of Scotland’s universities. The sum is immediately available and the next interest installment can be used for the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Universities of
Scotland
Three defendants face demurrers in New York murder and forgery case
June Foster in general sessions Friday overruled seven demurrers to seven indictments charging Albert Patrick with murder and David Short and Morris Myers with forgery and perjury. Defendants to be called Monday with bail for Meyers and Short arranged. Selma students threaten to quit Wesleyan over science professor F D Tubb removal. Marion R Jones and Bessie Moore win spots in King’s County women’s tennis semifinals finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foster
Albert Patrick
David Short
Morris Myers
Patrick
Meyers
Short
Selma, Kas
Wesleyan University
F. D. Tubb
King’s County
Marion R. Jones
Senator Jones
Nevada
Bessie Moore
Postmaster salary changes in Texas cities on record
Washington reports adjustments to Texas postmasters salaries effective this period. Laredo rises from 2100 to 2200 dollars, Seymour from 1200 to 1300, Tyler from 2400 to 2500, Wolf City from 1200 to 1400, Bellville lowers from 1200 to 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Laredo
Seymour
Tyler
Wolf City
Bellville
Bishop Nicholson Dies in Philadelphia at 104
Bishop William R. Nicholson of the Reformed Episcopal church died at his Philadelphia home. Born in 1822 in Green County Mississippi, he was a LaGrange College alumnus and long served in church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William R. Nicholson
Reformed Episcopal Church
Green County
Mississippi
LaGrange College
Alabama
Kinney Shot Dead in Mississippi Rivalry
Memphis dated report says Felix Kinney was shot and killed at Hollywood Mississippi by Green Dickey after long standing bad blood. Dickey surrendered to authorities.
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Memphis
Hollywood
Miss
Felix Kinney
Green Dickey
Dickey
Annual Educational Anniversary of Allen Chapel A M E Church
Bryan Texas June 11 1901 program lists P Landry master of ceremonies Charlie Duren organist Prof EE W Knox paper on Education Prof C L Humber addresses FE A McMillan of Navasota and A R Wilson oration Mrs B E Versea essay and various musical selections Ushers BEgowen Jr H M Calhoun pastor remarks after service refreshments Also notes move of Will Vandiver family to Reisel Texas and local sale ads for corn meal sacks doors windows and mantels at this office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Chappel A. M. E
Bryan
Texas
P. Landry
Charlie Duren
D. H. Shivers
EE. W. Knox
M. Vy. Buryvess
C. L. Humber
FE. A. McMillan
Navasota
C Duren
A R Wilson
B. G. Humber
J R Knox
M Bell
Melontree
Ushers
Begowen, Jr
H M Calhoun
Sunday piano play sparks moral debate
Mrs Nexdore voices concern that piano playing on Sunday is wicked while Mrs Snapp replies that such matters affect weekday attitudes including her daughter. The brief exchange appears in the Philadelphia Press reflecting social norms of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nexdore
Snapp
Philadelphia Press
Can't Take the Medicine Robbs Laughter cure for indi
A Baltimore American item notes humor as a potential cure for indigestion. It quotes lines about laughter not curing dyspepsia but hints at jokes or humor as relief. The brief reflects a whimsical, satirical tone typical of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbs
Baltimore American
The Home Guard's Close Call Poem
A Boston Globe poem depicts a dress parade of Home Guard troops as a colonel warns of possible calls to defend the United States. Soldiers react with mixed cheer and resolve, imagining battles at home or abroad while pledging to defend liberty and shore up security.
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Home Guard
Proposals for wood and meat bids at Texas A&M College
Sealed bids for 1500 cords of merchantable wood and for pork beef and mutton for 1901 1902 are due at the President's office College Station Texas by 2 p m Tuesday June 11. Wood bids require 250 bond. meat bids require 250 bond. College reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Be Ia Foster president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College of Texas
College Station
Texas
Ia Foster
Wit Diss
Bryan Ice and Coal Co to Take Over City Ice Deliveries
To the Public we announce satisfactory arrangements with Mr T P Buy your former ice dealer and retirement from city delivery begins June 10 1901 Our wagons will deliver ice to his regular customers and we pledge prompt and polite service My tickets will be redeemed by the new company Signed TP Boyett representing Bryan Ice Storage and Coal Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P
Bryan Ice
Bryan Tee, Sto and Coal Co
Boyett
For Sale Cheap Jersey Heifers and Cow with Calf
For sale two young Jersey heifers with calves and one Jersey cow with calf. Apply to Clarence Pearson, Bryan. att E T Pugh is agent for the Hammond typewriter. Just received fresh shipment of Esler's fin e candies at McDougald's Drug Store. Mrs Clark Winslow of Galveston is visiting her parents and relatives. Miss Emma Johnson of Groesbeck is visiting Miss Nellie Tabor.
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Clarence Pearson
Bryan
E.T. Pugh
Hammond
McDougald
Clark Winslow
Galveston
Hotel Arrivals and Visitors Listed from Across States
A list of arrival names includes RL Barclay Crenshaw V Skeer McKinney Harper Brannon RL Autrey Ed Anderson DS Sessions Ennis F W Price Ino T Black Waco F Goodman Louisville and others visiting or staying at hotels in New York Houston Iowa San Antonio Kansas City and Dallas area hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Barclay
Crenshaw
V. Skeer
McKinney
Harper Brannon
RL Autrey
Houston
A D Barnes
Iowa
H Hanson
San Antonio
DS Sessions
Ennis
Ed Anderson
F W Price
Kansas City
T Black
Waco
F Goodman
Louisville
Local names listed for archival record
Readable fragment lists several individuals including D D Jolly Steep Hollow J L Lloyd Reliance Tohn W Hicks J W Harris T C Livingston H H Sparks. No further context or events provided.
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D D Jolly
Steep Hollow
J L Lloyd
Reliance
Tohn W Hicks
J W Harris
T C Livingston
H H Sparks
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Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Tom Ball
Beeeseses
L. L. Foster
H. H. Harrington
F. FE. Giesecke
Chas. Puryear
A. L. Banks Pac Oan
C. E. Burgoon
C. Pittuck
J. W. Carson
Martin
Shisa Setae
E. W. Kerr Deeeeette
EmMet’s Prescription Pharmacy
Emm MeEr
Prescription Pharmacy
Washington Relics
May
Poppe
Mra. McKinley
Mrs. Botha
Dr. Block
Bull
Students of Tennessee University
Ambnah
Candler
Carrollton
Williams
State Supreme Court
J. N. Merritt
America Superior
America
Shanghai
Carnegie
Miss Jones
Bishop Nicholson
Levy Bros
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
Will Vandiver
Reisel
Franklin Brothers Market
Sam
Grand
Boston Globe
Emma Johnson of
Groesbeeeck
Nellie Tabor
Central
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