Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway Granted Stock Authority
The Texas railroad commission permits Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway to register stock up to 2000 dollars per mile on the finished section. It postponed J H Nation Meat and Supply Co versus Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway. The commission also heard a proposal to penalize railroads for failing to notify consignees of freight receipt within 48 hours. opponents objected and the matter was taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Railroad Commission
Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway
State Department
J. H. Nation Meat and Supply Company of
Dallas
Galveston, Harrisbore and
San Antonio Railway Company
Italian storekeeper reports missing sister in chase
Angelo Rossini of Masontown Austin suburb files a complaint with the sheriff claiming a man has run away with his sister Gene eighteen. A search for the couple is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Angelo Rossini
Masontown
Gene
Lufkin Land and Lumber Sold to Long Bell for Over Million
Houston June 20 report that the Lufkin Land and Lumber company transferred lands and properties in Angelina county to the Long Bell Lumber company of Kansas City for more than 1 million dollars. The deal includes 56 000 acres, mills, planing mills and a tram railroad making it among the largest timber assets in East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Lufkin Land and Lumber Company
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Kansas City
Angelina County
Kansas City Lumber Company
Luftkin Land and Lumber Company
East Texas
Robinson Indicted for Attempted Assault Near Waco
The grand jury met in special session and charged Lee Robinson, a negro, with attempted criminal assault on Mrs. Robinson near Waco. Judge Marshall Surratt set the trial for June 23 after a two hour deliberation. Robinson was brought from Corsicana for safety to this city.
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Waco
Marshall Surratt
Cornerstone Laid In Bonham Confederate Monument Ceremony
Bonham Texas June 20 thousands gathered for the cornerstone laying of the Confederate monument with Rev M F Cowden as grand master and Rev George F Robertson delivering the address. Constantine lodge Masons assisted by the Knights Templars in full uniform. Dallas June 20 near Simonds Jim Liniscum a Dallas negro was shot and killed at a dance. two negroes Will Hubbard and Tom Owens were placed under arrest.
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Bonham
Tex
M. F. Cowden
George F. Robertson
Paris
Constantine Lodge of Masons
Knights Templars
Dallas
Simonds
Jim
Liniscum
Will Hubbard
Tom Owens
For Sale Notice By J. W. Batts
J W Batts lists real estate in Hall's addition and town east side Caldwell pasture 942 acres and 8 lots near Allen Academy 52 acres with a residence and bore well in city limits. Prices range from 1300 to 750 with easy terms and bargains offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Cole
Hall
Caldwell
Allen Academy
Noted Lady Gone Widow of John L. Sheppard Dies in Fort Worth
The widow of the late John L. Sheppard and mother of Con Morris Sheppard died after a long illness in a Fort Worth sanitarium. She was formerly Miss Eddins and married John L. Sheppard in Morris county. Her husband served as district attorney district judge and congressman. Their son Con Morris Sheppard became the First district's congressman. Their eldest daughter is married to W. F. Skillman of Sulphur Springs, grand master of exchequer of the Knights of Pythias of Texas.
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Fort Worth
John L. Sheppard
Con Morris Sheppard
Grossman
Sheppard
Eddins
Morris County
Morris
Song Sparks Fatal Shooting Near Leon Springs
In San Antonio on June 20 a group of First Cavalry soldiers sang a rowdy ballad near Leon Springs target range. A Mexican man protested an insult and was killed when a private from Company L fired, piercing his head and legs. Patrick C, a private, is under arrest for murder.
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San Antonio
Boyne Water
First Cavalry
Leon Springs
Patrick C 1
Roosevelt's Armistice Hopes Weakened by Reluctant Japan
In St. Petersburg on June 20 the outlook for an armistice hinges on President Roosevelt, though no decisive move has been made. Observers say Japan may resist giving up strategic gains favorable to Field Marshal Oyama, despite optimistic front-line official advice.
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St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Japan
Oyama
Johnson Grass Decision by Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court, in an opinion by Associate Justice Brown, interprets the 1901 law on penalties for railroads allowing Johnson grass to seed on rights of way. The court says if adjacent property owners also permit seeding, the railroad cannot be held liable for damages.
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Austin
Supreme Court
Brown
City approves $6 per year salary for new water plant chief
The Austin water and light commission set the new municipal plant superintendent’s salary at six dollars annually. Mayor Shelley opposed the raise as ex officio member. J. A. Bachman, formerly a commission member, was elected superintendent.
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Austin
City Water and Light Commission
Municipal Light and Water Plant
Shelley
J. A. Bachman
Woman's Day at Baptist Young People's Union encampment
La Porte Texas June 20 Monday was woman's day at the Baptist Young People's Union encampment with special focus on woman's work in the church. Several interesting addresses were delivered and papers read by attending ladies. Early weather showed threat but morning service began as sky cleared and sun shone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte
Tex
Baptist Young People’s Union
Texas typographical unions discuss eight hour law
Delegates from various typographical unions in Texas meet in Dallas to review the eight hour law slated by the International Typographical Union to take effect January 1, 1906. A referendum on forming a state union is approved for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
International Typographical Union
Grunsky Arrives in El Paso for Engle Dam Work
Carl E. Grunsky consulting engineer of the United States reclamation service and Panama canal commission member has reached El Paso with associates to begin preliminary work on the government irrigation dam at Engle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Carl E. Grunsky
United States Reclamation Service
Panama Canal Commission
Engle
Lawson Surrenders in Fatal Shooting Near Buda
Sid Lawson aged 21 surrendered in Austin claiming he shot and killed his brother in law Walter Biles 30 three miles from Buda at Lawson home. Lawson was due to be married on Sunday.
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Austin
Sid Lawson
Walter Biles
Buda
Lawson
Justice Court Fines Man for Killing Work Mule in Taylor
In Williamson county Precinct 7 Beaukiss Justice H F Knight presiding Will Seigler is fined 100 dollars for killing a work mule owned by Jesse Davenport a local farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
Justice Court of
Beaukiss
Williamson County
H. F. Knight
Will Seigler
Jesse Davenport
Sacred Harp Singers Hold AllDay Union Hill Singing
The Old Sacred Harp Singers held an all-day singing at Union Hill seven miles southwest of Canton Texas with about 500 attendees and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Tex
Old Sacred Harp Singers
Union Hill
Here
Trolley Collision Injures Eleven Travelers in Maspeth
In a rear end crash between two Maspeth L I trolley cars eleven people were hurt some seriously. Passengers were thrown from seats and trampled as crowds rushed to escape. Both cars carried homegoing beachgoers bound for New York after a day at the beaches and countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maspeth
L. I
Texas Bankers Excursion Visitors Attend Portland Exposition
The Texas bankers special train arrived in Portland on Monday and the party spent the day at the exposition. A banquet at the Commercial Club that evening featured several addresses to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Texas Bankers’ Excursion
Commercial Club
Roosevelt and Japan Crisis Shadowed by Possible Siege
The article outlines a prolonged hostilities scenario of six weeks, with thousands of reinforcements to defend Vladivostok and Linevitch. It suggests Japan aims to delay talks to allow Obama a chance to defeat Russians on land, aiding a War party’s position, while Britain denies offering advice.
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Linevitch
Vladivostok
Japan
Obama
Russia
Roosevelt
Washington
Associated Press
Great Britain
Barry
Suspe
Armistice Negotiations Rumors Reach London Dispatch
A London dispatch cited by Novoe Vremya claims Britain advises Japan against an armistice. It says Russia remains capable of war, Britain hopes Oyama will destroy Linovitch’s army and push operations toward Afghanistan and India, while Russia faces financial strain and rising debt under militarism.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
London
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Oyama
Linovitch
Afghanistan
India
Rashfem
Pookkeeeping
Tokyo seeks early completion of plenipotentiary details
Officials report ongoing conferences among elder statesmen to select plenipotentiaries and staff for a voyage on the Empress of India from Yokohama to Vancouver. The party, about a dozen, is expected to sail June 30 while military activity continues and rapid developments are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Yokohama
Vancouver
Morocco conference request reaches United States
Washington reports that Mr. Gummere the U S minister to Morocco transmitted a Moroccans government request for U S participation in a conference on Moroccan affairs The dispatch mirrors similar requests sent to other nations by Morocco and confirms U S awareness of the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Gummere
Morocco
United States
Modern Woodmen Convenes in Milwaukee Delegation
The fourteenth biennial convention of the Modern Woodmen of America opened at Davidson theater in Milwaukee with 600 to 700 delegates from over 11,000 camps and about 700,000 members. Mayor Rose welcomed the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Modern Woodmen of America
Davidson Theater
Rose
Fair Attendance Figures From Lewis and Clark Opening Day
Portland officials report 246,882 visitors passed through Lewis and Clark fair gates by June 16. In the last week 101,420 admissions were recorded, according to the exposition department.
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Portland
Ore
Standard Oil to Resume Kansas Oil Purchases at 25 Cents
General Manager ONeill of Prairie Oil and Gas announces Standard Oil will resume work in the Kansas oil field. The company will relay the pipeline to the heavy oil district and pay 25 cents per barrel for oil grading between twenty two and twenty nine degrees in quality. The move restores pre legislative session buying conditions after the previous slowdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
O'Neill
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Kansas Oil Field
Standard
Kansas
Ten Fatalities From Shawnee Lightning Storm
A severe electrical storm in Shawnee Oklahoma on June 20 caused at least ten deaths. C. C. Brooks died by lightning, and farmer Gus Schroder was killed while seated in a wagon under a shed. Other victims’ names were not yet known.
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C. C. Brooks
Gus Schroder
Shawnee
Mississippi Valley and Gulf railroad charter granted
Guthrie June 20 territorial secretary grants a charter to the Mississippi Valley and Gulf railroad with headquarters in Guthrie and Chicago and a capital of 50 million dollars to construct a line from near Keokuk Iowa south through Missouri to a point on the Arkansas River in Arkansas.
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Guthrie
Territorial
Mississippi Valley and Gulf Railroad
Chicago
Keokuk
Missouri
Arkansas River
Arkansas
Equitable Life Affair Under Fresh Inquiry
New York June 20 A new and important investigation of Equitable Life Assurance Society affairs will begin immediately. Paul Morton new chairman of the board has commissioned Price Waterhouse Co and Haskins Sells to jointly audit all details of the society including work investments and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
Price, Waterhouse & Co
Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants
Despondent Memphis Bride-Criend Victoria Redmond Ends Life
In St Louis on June 20 Miss Victoria Redmond and her mother Mrs FE C Redmond report a death by poison. The daughter blamed separation from a Memphis sweetheart whose name was not released. Archbishop Farley warned at Carnegie Hall that divorce threats loosen social order and must be opposed.
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St. Louis
Victoria Redmond
FE. C. Redmond
Memphis
New York
Farley
Carnegie Hall
St. Francis Xavier College
Fredonia Bank Closed in Insolvency. Receiver Appointed
Washington reports the Fredonia National Bank of Fredonia New York has been closed by the comptroller of the currency on insolvency grounds. J W Schofield named receiver.
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Washington
Fredonia National Bank of
Fredonia
N. Y
Comptroller of the Currency
J. W. Schofield
Baseball Scores From Regional Leagues
Texas League games saw Waco beat Dallas 9 to 3 and Fort Worth topple Temple 9 to 3. North Texas League Greenville won 12 to 5 over Clarksville. South Texas League’s Galveston tied San Antonio 4 in twelve innings. Southern League results: Shreveport 8 Little Rock 6. Memphis 6 New Orleans 3. St Louis 10 Boston 6. Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2. Cincinnati 17 New York 7. American League action: Chicago 9 Newak 6. Cleveland 12 wari 63. Pittsburg 7. Brooklyn 2.
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Southern League
Shreveport
Little Rock
Memphis
New Orleans
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Newak
Cleveland
Wari
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
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Austin Notes
Trinity .and
Brazos Valley Railway
City of
J. W. Batts
Taliaferro Building
Court House
Brazos County
DeWitt
DeWitt's
E.C. DeWitt & Co
M. H. James
Lady Gone
Hon
Morris Sheppard
Johnson
Nteodore Roosevelt
Henry E. Dosch
Will
Shawnee, Okla
New Railroad
Baseball
Texas League
Temple
North Texas League
Greenville
Clarksville
South Texas League
Galveston
Hourston
Beaumont
National League
Som
Silas B. Johnson
Montreal
E. Rohde
Austin Waco
FT. Worth
Denver
Denver Road & Colo. & Co
Denison
M. L. Robbins
G. PA
Houston, Texas
Iron Mountain System
Union Stéion
Texarkana
St.Louis
Mexico
National Lines
Durango
Monterey
L. Trice
John Wittman
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