City Directory Officers and church listings for Bryan area
City officers include Mayor J S Mooring and Marshal T P Boyett with deputies, secretaries, and a long list of aldermen and county officials led by Judge A G Board. Numerous fraternal groups meet monthly and several churches list pastors, service times, and Sunday schools in Bryan, Brazos County.
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J S Mooring
T P Boyett
J D Conlee
H G Rhodes
H H Jones
C L Baker
R G Tabor
S Howell
M Parker
Walter Wipprecht
A J Buchanan
BOTIIN SURRENDER RUMORS BLOOM ACROSS LONDON
London reports circulate on February 28 that General Botha may have surrendered and that De Wet and Steyn remain at large on the South Side of the Orange River. Estimates place war cost at 140 million pounds and beyond, with Kitchener's operations shrinking Boer resistance as Liberal voices seek budget resolutions.
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DeWet and Steyn
Orange River
Great Britain
London
War Office
Botha
Commandant de Wet
London Chronicle
Kitchener
Steyn
DeWet
Hertzog
Lord Kitchener
Michael Hicks-Beach
De Wet Located on South Bank of Orange River
Reports from De Aar on February 28 indicate General De Wet and Steyn with about 2000 men remain on the south bank of the Orange River waiting to cross. British columns press in from multiple directions as De Wet and Hertzoga move east of Philippstown about 40 miles away.
Cramp Shipyard Denies Turkish Cruiser Contract Halt
Charles H. Cramp of the Cramp ship building firm rejects Constantinople reports that the Turkish government cruiser contract was annulled for nonpayment. He notes the first installment is not due until March 1, so the report has no foundation.
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Philadelphia
Charles H. Cramp
Cramp Ship Building Firm
Constantinople
Porte
Cramp
Russian officer shot by student after crackdown on protesters
St. Petersburg report says Karpovish, who fired on and wounded Minister of Public Instruction Bogoliepff, was arrested after the Wednesday incident. Bogoliepff had enforced laws punishing disorderly students with military service, a policy blamed for the shooting.
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St. Petersburg
Karpovish
Minster of Public Instruction
Bogoliepff
Important Decision Annulling New York City Wages
The New York Court of Appeals may save the city more than 30 million dollars by ruling against prevailing wage laws in the case of contractor William J. Rogers. If sustained, the decision could strike down acts mandating city salaries and challenge the recent police law. Officials anticipate wide impact on teachers, policemen, firemen, and city workers.
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New York
Court of Appeals
William J. Rogers
Murphy
Davis
Eet
Court of Aoyals
Coler
Murder charge looms as chemist cites poisons
New York report states Prof. Rudolph Witthaus finds enough mercury and other poisons in the stomach of William P. Rice to cause death. An affidavit charges Albert T. Patrick with murder in the first degree and requests a warrant for re arrest. Justice Jerome issued the warrant pending bail on a forgery case. Affidavit by Charles F. Jones, Rice's private secretary.
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New York
Rudolph Witthaus
William P. Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Jerome
Patrick
Charles F. Jones
Captain and Pilot Charged in City of Rio de Janeiro Wreck
Coroner's jury probes wreck that killed over 125 aboard the City of Rio de Janeiro. Captain Ward and Pilot Jordan are charged with criminal negligence after the steamer sinks. Pacific Mail Steamship Company censured for Chinese crew. Second officer Graham Coghlan praised for heroism in saving lives.
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San Francisco
City of
Rio de Janeiro
Ward
Jordan
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Graham Coghlan
Hives
Young Oklahoma man killed during a charivari
Oklahoma City report says George Harrell 21 was shot and killed instantly at Rocky in Grover County while a charivari was attempted at his brother William Harrells home. The family were in bed when a bullet from outside struck Georges heart.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
George Harrell
Rocky
Grover County
Cordell
William Harrell
George
Pacific Improvement chief disputes Harriman stock claim
George Crocker of the Pacific Improvement company states Harriman has not bought a majority of Southern Pacific stock. He indicates the syndicate acquired two-fifths or 800,000 shares, equal to Huntington and Speyer holdings, and believes they can secure control by proxy to reach a working majority.
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San Francisco
George Crocker
Pacific Improvement Company
Harriman Syndicate
Southern Pacific
Huntingtons
Speyers
Fire destroys large part of Mantua business district
A fire starting in J. W. Rosenthal’s saloon in Mantua Ohio destroyed a large portion of the business area this morning. Mantua lacks fire protection. help came from Cleveland as the blaze raged along Main Street to Prospect and toward the Erie railroad. Total loss set at 75000 dollars.
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Mantua, O
J. W. Rosenthal
Matuna
Cleveland
Main Street
Prospect Street
Erie Railroad
Property Deals Across Bryan Area by Monroe Edge Agent
Monroe Edge Land and Rental Agent lists numerous city and country properties for sale or rent near Bryan. Several 4 to 7 room houses, vacant blocks, and farms priced from 300 to 1200 with mentions of water works, barns, stables, and near Allen Academy. Also notes multiple lots near College Street and Main Street, plus a 262 acre tract on Wixon Creek with cultivation and pasture.
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Main Street
Tno
Lawrence
City
Lem Hfall
Allen Academy
College Street
Jeff Franklin
City Park
Welborn
Calvert
Bryan
Kurten
Wixon Creek
Bryan Road
Grimes County
Price Doo
Morgan's Win
Callon
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Landreti
LW Harper
J. L. Hearne
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City Directory
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G W McMichael
M Nagle
J J Adams
R M Nall
Nunn
Jno M Lawrence
J W Batts
RJ Deens
Lee Edge
Dennis Ballard
P H Arrington
Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mall
J © Chance
M D Cole
A JD McCoanico
J Fountain
Bryan Compress
J W Howell
WE Saunders
H © Robinson
R S Webb
Walter Wiprecht
Brazos Camp
JE Ettle
C C
Joe B Reed
KOTM
J. H. Mawhiney
R K. Bryan
W T James
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
W W Griffin
C C Dulaney
Ivanhoe
Knight Templars
Jack Garrett
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Austin
R A M
W E Saunders
H P.joe B Reed
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E L Shettles
Epworth League
Christian
Jewell Howard
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian
West
Free Communion Baptist
A M Stewart
St Joseph’s Catholic
Father Kolin
San Antonio
Father Piffner
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Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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Botiin
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Manchester
Eng
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C. W. & B. V. Railroad
Monroe Edge Land & Rental Agent
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Mayfield Medicine Mfg. Co., Incorporated
Mayreso, K.Y
ST. Louis, Mo
B. E. Hawes
Bryan Marble Works
W. H. Lawrence
Haswell
Akin T
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Missouri
America
Lead and Zinc
Ozarks
Frisco
Ozark
Dallas
Commerce St
Dan J. Ford
Prop
J. W. Batts
Brazos County
College Road
Academy
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