Brownsville rail line proposals link with Mexican Central
Brownsville Land and Irrigation aims to tap Aransas Pass via Brownsville or build a separate line to connect with the Mexican Central. Saltillo is the target, with the Central planning a San Pedro to Paredon route near Saltilo, crossing International tracks and reaching the mining district. Work has continued east from San Pedro for about two weeks.
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Tnto Santillo
Laredo
Tex
Monterrey
Mex
Aransas Pass
Brownsville
Brownsville Land and Irrigation Company
L. Dworman
First National Bank of
Dworman
Mexican Central
Saltillo
Central
San Pedro
Paredon
Trevino
International
Saltilo
Coahuila
Fight With Yaquis Near Minas Prestas
Meagre dispatches from Hermosillo report a dawn battle between Gen. Torres and Yaqui Indians in the San Manhattan mountains twenty miles north of Minas Prestas. Yaquis numbered 500 to 600, Torres 250. fierce fighting followed with heavy Yaqui casualties and near annihilation of their force. Mexican losses are unconfirmed but believed heavy. Gen. Torres ordered to exterminate armed Yaquis.
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Tucson
Ariz
Hermosillo
Torres
San Manhattan
Minas Prestas
Local Bryan Shops Promote Hats Candies and Guests
Local notes list Coulter's fine field hats and parasols at Norwood's, along with fresh Seward's box candy from W. S. Wilson Jr. and a display of elegant eye catching goods at Norwood's. Visitors include Col R A Horlock and Mrs. G Parker offers. Frequent guests and social calls round out the community chatter.
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F. A. Dirr
Calvert
Wilsie Taylor
Chas
Edinburg
Dallas
Harney Edinburg
Col
R. A. Horlock
Navasota
Bryan
Mmiss Margaret Burroughs
Austin Iw
L. L. Melnnis
Henrie
Lucy Wilson
Greenville
Marion Sansom
Alvarado
Board of
A. and Mirectors
A. P. Smth
Mart
Seward
W. 5Ilson Jr
W.S. Wilson Jr
Northende
Hal Hearn
Wagner & Brandon's
W. 3. Wilson Jr
Burt Norwood
Ada Chandler
Anderson
Sam R. Henderson
Piano tuner L W Limper to visit Bryan in June
A notice states L W Limper, a first class piano tuner and repairer, will be in Bryan for one week around June 10. Contact via phone 257 at Arcade Hotel run by Mrs Collins. A formal recommendation from Bos Goggan & Bro confirms his tested ability and conscientious work.
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L. W. Limper
Bryan
Arcade
Collins
Bos. Goggan & Bro
Funeral of Dr Law Observed with Citywide Respect
The remains of Dr F M Law were brought from Belton last night. A funeral service will be held at the Baptist church at 10 o'clock this morning, followed by interment in the city cemetery. Local businesses will close from 10 to 11 as a mark of respect.
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F. M. Law
Belton
Baptist Church
Dr. Law
Christian Volunteers to Hold Services Under Major Mobley
The Christian Volunteers commanded by Major W. E. Mobley announce a large tabernacle and begin services Wednesday night June 1. All welcome to attend and discuss work with city pastors. Major Mobley is in charge for Tex and La districts. Also ad noting Quaker vapor bath outfit for $4.00 at the Exchange shaving parlor.
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W. E. Mobley
Tex
Quaker Vapor
H. B. Dorsey
Exchange
Indictment for Murder Against 16 Year Old Ella Koenig
Houston grand jury charges 16 year old Ella Koenig with murder for shooting Patrick Valentine on Houston avenue about three weeks prior. She admitted the deed and is now on $1000 bond after a brief jail stay. bond posted and exam waived before Judge Matthews.
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Houston
Tex
Ella Koenig
Miss Koenig
Patrick Valentine
Houston Avenue
Matthews
Fire damages Marble Falls hotel and warehouses
Marble Falls Texas June 10 fire destroyed Turner hall hotel a warehouse and a residence with fifty wagons all owned by Geo G Turner. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars with no insurance. Fire started in the storage room on the first floor of the hotel and nothing was saved.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Citizens’ National Bank
Shackelford
Elizabeth Mabee
Sarah Burns
David Howland
Farrington
Shadwick
Llano
Tex
George Willingham
John Ferris
Katemey
Mason County
Willingham
Mason
Ferris
Marble Falls
Turner Hall
Geo
Turner
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Dansby
Banamas
Parks
Wardrop
Men's Outfitters
Mexican Railroad
Fesh
Ino. M. Lawrence & Co
Telephone
T.C
Coulter,s
Coulter's
Geacrifice
Norwood’s
Coulter
Dneward
Weiner
Charley Edinburg’s
J. Howell
Ennis Rooresby
Norwoods
Elizabeth Carnes
Alita Adams
Julia Amsler
Hempstead
H. H. Harrington
P. H. Harrison
College
Flader
G. Parker
A. & M. College
Connell Land Alvord
Agricultural Department
Price and White
Horticultural Department
Dr. Houston
I. &G. N. College
J. W. Terry
Garner
Earl
W. T. Conway
Burel
Bryan Ice, Storage & Coal Co
West Point
Miss
C.B. Harrington
Harrington
Alexander
Nansook
Norwood
Havana
Palma
Cuba
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Edw. Hall
Ker
Albert W. Wilkerson
Iby Atiow A
Lawn
V. English
M. D. Cole
Parker
Edw
Hall Albert W. Wilkersoe
W. L. Zulch
E. H. Astin
Sewards
W. S. Wilson, JR
Hanway’r
E. Grieser
SsSbb Bros
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