Local Election Tickets and News From Bryan June 20 1906
District Attorney candidates J M Ralston J S Ford seek posts in Cameron Milam and Brazos counties. Local officials including Horace O Jones W L Batte and M M Lawrence seek re election. Texas cotton crop report shows up to 19 percent acreage rise in nearby regions. Bell forces meeting in Navasota shows rally by leading citizens. Russia protests W J Bryan visit. czar declines to interfere with upcoming US president.
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J. M. Ralston
Cameron
Milam County
J. S, Ford
Bryan
Brazos County
Galveston-Dallas News
Texas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Navasota
Grimes County
Bell Leads in Governor Race as Campbell Trails
In the ongoing governor contest, Bell and Campbell top the field with Bell maintaining a clear lead while several other candidates trail behind. Bell remains prominently ahead and appears set to steer the race.
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Ith Bell
Campbell
Bell
Busy Fair Grounds Park in Dallas Prepares for State Fair
Dallas on June 19 reports Fair Grounds Park as the busiest spot in Texas. Preparations for the twenty first annual State Fair to run October 15 through 28 are underway with a new administration building foundation laid, a six inch water main around the track, Smokey Row rebuilt near the race track, machinery display space platted, more livestock buildings under construction, gin and geological buildings removed, and the park front beautified by landscape gardeners.
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Dallas
Texas
Advertised Letters for Week Ending June 18 1906
List of advertised names in the ladies and gents sections, including Chaterman Ella Mrs Hicks Ellen Mrs Hyman Amelia Lacy Lucinda Mrs Lockhart Mary Mrs Warren Sallie Walker Mattie Woodall Laura Miss and male names such as Audhe T E Brown C Bown Dickson Audie Dave Nathan Green Jack Harris Robert Johnson Sam Moore Walker and others. Foreign names Genais Antonino Dinano Francesco Cangislasi Giovania Digiglia Giovania Viola Antonio. Questions about advertised letters should state advertised. a one cent charge applies.
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Chaterman
Ella
Hicks
Ellen
Hyman
Amelia
Lacy
Lucinda
Lockhart
Mary
Warren
Sallie
Walker
Mattie
Woodall
Laura
Audhe
T. E
Brown
Bown
Dickson
Audie
Dave
Nathan
Green
Jack
Harris
Robert
Johnson
Sam
Moore
Reerney
Marton
Antine
Potteo
Reed
Solomon
Henry
Thompson
E. E
Taylor
Wilson
Charley
Frams
Ward
Wells
G. W
Wigley
Ben
Woods
Bennie
Revival at Christian Church Seeks Attendance Next Sunday
Rev J L Crane announces revival at the Christian church starting next Sunday at 11 o clock led by Rev A D Rogers evangelist from Collinsville Texas with singer L D Parnell of Chico Texas. The meeting will run two or three weeks and follows successful campaigns in Dallas and Forney with dozens of additions. Public invited.
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J. L. Crane
A. D. Rogers
Collinsville
Texas
Christian Church
Dallas
Forney
Bell Sweep in Texas Talk Sparks Nomination Hopes
Two men debate governor candidates with Bell seen as the sole contender in North Texas and a probable sweep of Southwest Texas from mountains to coast. If Bell gains southern support, other candidates may withdraw to aim for a unanimous nomination.
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Texas
Bell
San Antonio Express
Campbell Campaign Visit Set for Bryan Courthouse
Hon. Tom Campbell of Palestine will speak at the Bryan courthouse on Friday July 18 at 3 p.m. The event is open to all residents. d169 Committee advertisement.
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Tom Campbell
Palestine
Bryan
Hat Trim Shop To Close For Sale This Week
Ladies notice a trimming room will close Saturday evening June 25 at 6 pm. All orders before then receive best attention. Limited number of neatly trimmed hats offered at exceptionally low prices this week. 168 Wilson & Edge.
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Wilson & Edge
Flem ing Dies at Ninety Two in Texarkana
Janus J Fleming formerly of St. Louis and Lexington Missouri died in a local sanitarium aged ninety two after weeks of poor health. A Kentucky native he knew Henry Clay and other antebellum southerners and witnessed religious debates between Campbell Rice and Purcell. He leaves a daughter Mrs Henry Moore of Texarkana.
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Texarkana
Janus J. Fleming
St. Louis
Lexington
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Alexander Campbell
Rice
Campbell
Purcell
Henry Moore
Universal Language Plan Seeks State University Support
President Wheeler of the California state university is asked to back a delegation of scholars promoting a universal language. The group seeks to unite advocates of auxiliary languages under an international agreement toward a universally accepted solution, inviting business associations and tourist groups to endorse and send delegates.
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Berkely
Cal
Wheeler
the State University
Messenger Harvey Located After Bank Flight From Fort Worth
Wheelock Harvey a nineteen year old messenger for the First National Bank of New York was accused of stealing 230000 in commercial paper and cash and fleeing the city. He was found Sunday at Springtown thirty miles west with two boy companions and a camping outfit. Harvey is willing to return home. Authorities say little cash was taken and much of the paper remains non negotiable. His father works as a teller at Chase National Bank in Brooklyn.
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Fort Worth
Wheelock Harvey
First National Bank of New York
Springtown
Here
Harvey
Chase National Bank
Brooklyn
Murder charges filed against Mrs Arillo Schreck and Stackpole
In Los Angeles on June 18 authorities level first degree murder charges against Mrs Arillo Schreck and Ernest G Stackpole for the killing of Joel Schreck on June 14. Police say Mrs Schreck confessed that Stackpole committed the crime and she was an accessory.
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Los Angeles
Arillo Schreck
Ernest G. Stackpole
Joel Schreck
Outbreak at Bialystok Declared a Blood Massacre
Five Jewish members of the Russian parliament told the Telegraph that the Bialystok outbreak marks the start of a blood massacre of Jews. The report cites concerns from prominent Jewish leaders and protests in London.
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Bialystok
London
Prominent Men Involved in Bessemer Duel
In Bessemer Alabama on June 18 M B Chandler shot and killed A H Handey in a dispute over a billiard game. Both men were noted figures in the community.
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Bessemer, Ala
M. B. Chandler
A. H. Handey
Payne Brothers Reunite After Fifty-Five Years
After long separation J. G. Payne of this place and Dr. J. L. Payne of Delphos Kansas met here for the first time in fifty-five years marking a notable family reunion and reunion event in June.
Nature's amusement echoed in wind and waves
Vivid phrases describe nature's playful mood as lightning flashes wind whistles thunder roars snow glitters waves leap and rivers rush while fields and buds seem to smile in a lively outdoor scene.
Anticipation Curbing Howell-Rowell’s Borrowed Trouble
In anticipation Howell-Rowell borrows trouble and Powell says he would walk off weight before it appears. The quip contrasts cautious talk with proactive stubbornness, reflecting social humor of the era.
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Howell—Rowell
Powell
Morning quarrel and a Shakespearean referent
A husband returns after an all night session to a quarrelsome scene with his wife in the dining room. Acknowledging the morning, he calls it lovely. The article notes the phrase Simon Pure from Mrs Centlivre’s 1718 play involving Colonel Feignwell masquerading as Simon to woo a Bristol heiress, Miss Lovely, before the real Simon Pure arrives.
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Simon Pure
Mrs. Centlivre
Drury Lane Theater
London
Colonel Feignwell
Simon
Bristol
Miss Lovely
Weather Prophet Struggles With Dates
In a light exchange the prophet notes success at predicting weather patterns but admits difficulty hitting precise dates, implying forecasts arrive with accuracy about the conditions but not exact timing. The quip underscores the gap between general foresight and punctuality in predictions.
A Great Idea and Wisdom Across Thinkers
A compilation notes that great ideas often arise to multiple discoverers and from addressing the world’s need. It contrasts wise progress from error with rigid clinging to false beliefs and advocates moving toward truth.
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A. Phelps
Real Estate Offer Near Bryan and Burleson County
Attorney at Law lists 85 acres east of Bryan with a six room residence, brick cistern, 60 acres cultivated, 21 pasture, two tenant houses. ideal dairy and poultry farm. Also 2000 acres in Brazos bottom in Burleson County plus 1700 acres in bottom and 3800 acres in prairie with ranch house and small pastures. Cheap terms.
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Bryan
Brazos Bottom
Burleson County
Texas
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