Baylor Elects Rev Geo W Pruett President
The Rev Geo W Pruett, pastor of the First Baptist church in Dallas, has been elected president of Baylor University. Trustees acted yesterday with unanimous support, no dissenting vote recorded. The Bryan Texas issue is printed in The Daily Eagle. Aguinaldo's bid for peace and dictatorial stance are noted with editorial commentary from the Galveston Tribune.
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Geo. W. Pruett
First Baptist Church At
Dallas
Baylor University
Baylor
Waco Telephone
Aguinaldo
Congress
Philippines
Galveston Tribune
Self-evident truths of equality and rights
The passage asserts that all men are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights including life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It states governments derive powers from the governed and that people may alter or abolish destructive governments to form new ones for safety and happiness.
Dolgeville’s Dolge Factory Sold to Pay Debts
An 1900s note recalls the sale of Albert Dolge’s Dolgeville real estate for 8600 after the Dolge felt factory failed under pressure from a felt trust. The plant never reopened, workers scattered seeking work while creditors and the trust continued.
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Shoe and Leather Gazette
Albert Dolge
Dolgeville
N. Y
Dolge
Denver Post
Notable Arrivals at Exchange Hotel Listed
Guests registered at the Exchange Hotel include P H Foster Texas R L Herms Waco G T Moore Cameron F H Ray Houston W G Galton Austin C S Raymond Chicago Jerry Randolph Madisonville A Cedar strom St Louis T S Caven Marshall H Walker Houston J G Booth Austin Jas Moore New York I B Ulmer Houston L C Sellers Millisay J E Semple Virginia J O Groos San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P H Foster
Texas
R L Herms
Waco
T Moore
Cameron
F H Ray
Houston
W G Galton
Austin
C S Raymond
Chicago
Jerry Randolph
Madisonville
A Cedarstrom
St. Louis
T S Caven
Marshall
H Walker
J G Booth
Jas. Moore
New York
I B Ulmer
L C Sellers
Millisay
J E Semple
Virginia
J O Groos
San Antonio
A Good Law for A and M College Board Structure
The state legislature approves a law to govern the A and M College with a board of eight directors appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Two members join each legislative session, ensuring experienced leadership and guarding against political spoils while maintaining stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and M. College
Senate
Baptists Propose College at Jacksonville for East Texas
Baptists representing 40 East Texas counties approve plans to establish a new college in Jacksonville. The decision signals broad religious and regional support for higher education expansion in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
East
Texas
Jacksonville
Notice Of Water Electric Payment Deadline
Notice from 169 Bryan Water Ice Light & Power Co states water, electric light service for those with unpaid bills will be cut off without further notice unless bills are paid on or before June 14. Further indulgence cannot be allowed.
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Bryan Water, Ice, Light & Power Co
Unveiling Planned for Chester Arthur Statue in Madison Square
Funds reached twenty five thousand dollars to honor Chester A Arthur. The bronze statue by Goebel shows Arthur seated with regalia and a book, on a granite pedestal near the Union League club building. The unveiling is set for next Tuesday with John E. McElroy, Miss Nellie Arthur’s absence noted, and officials including E Root and Randolph Guggenheimer participating.
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Chest Arthur
Wade
Madison Square
Goebel
General Arthur
White House
Chester Alla Arthur
United States of America
Union League Club
Manhattan Club
Interior
Cornelius N. Bliss
Howard Carrol
Elihu Root
J. A. Stewart
John H. Stalin
D. Baldwin
Governor Roosevelt
John E. McElroy
Nellie Arthur
Europe
Mr. Bliss
E. Root
Randolph Guggenheimer
van Wyck
Clausen
Park Board
Howard Carroll
Robert T. Lincoln
E. W. Chandler
Arthur
New York
Doctor Long Honored for Samoa Bravery
Secretary Long approves commendation for Past Assistant Surgeon G. A. Long of the Philadelphia after a Samoa reconnaissance on April 1 1899. Reports by Rear Admiral Kautz praise his coolness and leadership guiding bluejackets to the U S consulate and his decisive actions during the crisis. The note also cites Lieutenant Perkins praising his brave service and command of a bluejacket infantry company. Captain Henry Nichols dies of sunstroke in Manila. Captain Fred Pabst argues for a national beer inspection law. Admiral Kautz is en route to San Francisco from Honolulu June 1 leaving June 10 and arriving June 22.
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Washington
Long
Kautz
Samoa
G. A. Long
Philadelphia
Lung
Apia
G. A. Lang
United States
C. M. Perkins
United States Marine Corps
Dr. Lung
Bluejacket Infantry
Navy Department
Barker
Manila
Henry Nichols
Nichols
Monandock
Chicago
Senatorial Committee
Fred Pabst
Milwaukee
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Gilmore
the Daily Eagle
Bryan
BY Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Cannes
Exchange Hotel
Emmel’s
Emmel
Emmet
Emmet's Prescription Pharmacy
Avi Ys
Chase & Sanborn
Dansby
DR. Long
Honolulu
San Francisco
Webb Bros
Magnolia and Lemp Beer
Chas. Vesmirovski
Charles Carr
Franklin Bros
Odd Fellow Building
John B. Mike Store
J. M. Caldwell
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