For Sale Listings Including Homes Farms and Lots
FOTL FOR SALE South half of block near Allen demy priced $550 one and one quarter acres with schoolhouse in southeast part town small new cottage tenant and well on premises price for room house and one lot on west side of town Bix room house and two lots four blocks from Street brick cistern on ore price $1250 The M B Cole home place two and a half lots and six room house well improved price $1600 900 were Brazos Bottom farm price 2.00 per acre will sell in operable tracts feet front on Railroad steer out of to eetine property will pull part or all Also other city property
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Allen Demy
Price
M. B. Cole
Brazos Bottom Farm
Eetine
Travel at Cut Rates to California Through Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Sunset Route offers ultra low one way second class fares from Louisiana and Texas to San Francisco during March and April. Fares listed include New Orleans to San Francisco 30 dollars Beaumont 27.50 and Galveston 26.45 Houston Austin Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio and Denison 25 dollars. Tickets valid for continuous passage on through Pullman tourist sleepers, personal conductors, sold daily in March and April. Further details from local agents or M L Rorrins and T J Anderson, Houston.
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California
Southern Pacific
Louisiana
Texas
New Orleans
San Francisco
Beaumont
Galveston
Houston
Austin
Dallas
Ft. Worth
San Antonio
Denison
Pullman
M. L. Rorrins
T. J. Anderson
G. P
T. A
Women and Jewels Aid Health with German Syrup
An old advertisement argues women prioritize jewels but warns health matters. It promotes Dr. Bosehee's German Syrup as a prompt remedy for coughs colds and bronchial issues and claims it can halt early consumption and heal lungs when used regularly. The ad directs readers to Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co in Bryan to obtain the remedy and Green's Almanac.
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Cure with Refund
To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Bour Stomach or Heartburn, take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are authorized to refund money if they fail to cure. Price 50 cents. M. James, the leading druggist, Bryan, Texas.
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M. James
Bryan
Texas
Election for Bryan city officers set for April first Tuesday
Be it ordained by the City Council of Bryan that the election of Mayor and two city council members will be held at City Hall on the first Tuesday in April, conducted under city charter ordinances and state election law. J B Mooring and M Spell sign as Mayor and City Secretary.
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City of
Bryan
Mooring
M. Spell
Insurgent Deceptions Reported From The Philippines
A Philippines dispatch notes insurgent leaders using deception to retain control. An insurgent commander urges a decisive blow for Filipino independence while claiming the United States endures a civil war. The item rounds on internal U.S. political turmoil and fake proclamations.
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Washington
Philippines
United States
Pennsylvania
Chcago
Roosevelt
Doctor Bryan
Boers Meet Hay on South Africa War Silence
Wolmarans and Wessels, Boer representatives, meet Secretary Hay as private citizens to urge U S action to end the South African war. Hay cites lack of federal authority over shipments and neutrality, and says to seek Roosevelt views and that the president will not intervene. Roosevelt later reiterates the government cannot interfere in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Messrs. Wolmarans
Wesse
United States
Europe
Hay
South Africa
Roosevelt
Messrs Wolmarans and
Wessels
Frederick Mueller
Orange Free State
White House
Fire Damages Hillsboro Furniture Store and Mirror
Fire struck Hoffman & Co furniture in Hillsboro on March 6 causing total stock loss of 1200 to 1500 dollars insured for 1000. The adjacent Hillsboro Mirror suffered heavy water damage and its novelty department plus new lino type machine were badly hurt. Building roofs were practically ruined and insurance covers the Mirror loss about 2500 dollars.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Hoffman & Co
Hillsboro Mirror
Keathley Arrested on 1900 Mills Murder Indictment
Dr. A B Keathley was arrested in Dallas on an indictment by the grand jury for the murder of Kittie Mills on June 17 1900. A habeas corpus hearing was set for next Saturday morning. He had earlier faced a Lula Lockhart murder indictment and posted bond of 1500 after a habeas corpus hearing.
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Dallas
A. B. Keathley
Kittie Mills
Keathley
Lula Lockhart
Prince Henry of Prussia Tours Niagara Falls Stop
Prince Henry of Prussia traveled from Chicago to Niagara Falls crossing the Canadian frontier for a brief stay. He was officially welcomed by the Dominion and resumed his journey to Boston over the New York Central line after his longest stop in nearly 80 hours of continuous travel.
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Rochester
N. Y
Prince Henry of Prussia
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Dominion
Boston
New York Central
Miner killed by Frisco train near Huntington
Frank Smith a coal miner was killed at Huntington when struck by a Frisco locomotive found under the cowcatcher. Authorities say he may have attempted to ride the engine and was likely intoxicated at the time, leading to his fall and death.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Frank Smith
Huntington
Explosion at Catsburg Mine Traps Many in Monongahela
A serious explosion at Catsburg mine near Monongahela Pennsylvania on March 6 trapped many workers. Reports say several are dead and only two men escaped as rescue efforts begin.
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Monongahela
Catsburg Mine
Student Held Up on University Campus in Austin
H W Gaston a university student was robbed by highwaymen on the campus Wednesday night in Austin. The white assailant escaped with 16 50 dollars and did not take Gaston’s watch.
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Austin
H. W. Gaston
Gaston
Ampil Released After Rescue From Insurgents
Manila reports Senor Ampil the Morong Luzon official and local constabulary have been freed from captors and returned to Dallas. He describes a new insurgent group led by Colonel Simmotte of Palais with 56 uniformed rifle armed members bearing police badges. Province Morong reels with unrest as Ampil's tale triggers exodus.
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Manila
Senor Ampil
Cantal
Morong
Luzon
Dallas
Simmotte
Palais
Rizal
United States
Prosecution Closes Evidence in Patrick Trial
Bank tellers testified on Wednesday that signatures connected to the William Rice murder case appear forged. The prosecution wrapped its case as Albert T Patrick faces a defense expected to call about thirty witnesses. Court adjourned to allow Patrick’s lawyers to prepare their opening.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William m. Rice
Condon
Rice
Patrick
Osborne
Potter Hosts Washington at Carnegie Hall Meeting
Bishop Potter chaired a Wednesday Carnegie Hall gathering in New York to back Hampton and Tuskegee Institutes with Booker T. Washington as lead speaker. Potter recalled a telegram praising Washington, and noted hostile letters from southerners who did not want him in their communities.
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New York
Bishop Potter
Booker T. Washington
Carnegie Hall
Hampton and
Tuskegee Institutes
Armstrong Association
Booker Washington
Mason and Dixon Line
One Course Is Left The Maine Wreck Claims Denied
The Spanish treaty claims commission ruled that individual claims by officers and seamen of a warship for injuries in the Maine wreck are not against a foreign government. Such injuries are merged into the national injury and redress lies with the home government. About 2.5 million dollars of claims will be affected, potentially 5 million if favorable.
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Washington
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Maine
Alavana Harbor
National Non-Partisan Federation of Majority Rule Formed
The Referendum league of Chicago announces a national party to promote initiative and referendums nationwide. George H. Shipley will travel to organize referendum leagues. The aim is state laws requiring municipalities to recognize petitions signed by five percent of voters to trigger public votes.
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Chicago
Referendum League of
United States
National Non-Partisan Federation of Majority Rule
George H. Shipley
Suit to force charter filing in Austin and New York bears protest rule
In Austin E Miller and others sue for mandamus to compel Secretary of State to file a charter allowing growing rice under irrigation and agriculture laws. In New York bears protest a rule abolishing futures trading after a bear raid lowers prices and prompts a petition to the exchange committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Supreme Court
E. Miller Et al
Harris County
Secretary of State
Ted
New York
Mercantile Exchange
Exchange
Executive Committee
Bill to Protect the President Debates in Senate
In Washington on March 6 the Senate considered a bill to protect the President. After routine business Mr. Frye, handling the shipping bill, sought unanimous consent for a final vote and all amendments on Monday March 17 at 3 a.m. without comment. the Senate approved the request.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Federal court sentences Young for stamp theft at Ranger post office
In Fort Worth on March 6 Judge Meek sentenced C. A. Young to five years in the penitentiary and fined $500 for receiving concealing and carrying away postage stamps and other government property from the Ranger post office in Eastland county.
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Fort Worth
Tex
C. A. Young
Meek
Ranger
Eastland County
Brighton Slasher in Fatal Fight at Bricklayer Hall
Chicago on March 6 reports Sam Upphouser known as the Brighton Slasher is dying from a knockout received in a Saturday night fight at Bricklayer's hall. Police seek his opponent called Young Choynski, location unknown.
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Chicago
Sam Upphouser
Brighton
Bricklayer’s Hall
Choynski
Confederate Soldier Dies in Gatesville Overdose
Gatesville Texas March 6 A H Foster citizen of Thackerville Oklahoma Territory and an old Confederate soldier died in this city from an overdose of morphine.
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Gatesville
Tex
A. H. Foster
Thackerville, I. T
Smallpox Cases Reported in Merkel Texas
Abilene Texas March 6 physicians report three well developed smallpox cases at Merkel authorities take all precautions to prevent spread.
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Abilene
Tex
Merkel
Hopkins County Man Dies From Bay Rum Poisoning
Sulphur Springs Texas March 6 J T Curry resident of Hopkins county northern part died from drinking bay rum in what authorities call an accidental poisoning linked to the household remedy.
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Sulphur Springs
Tex
J. T. Curry
Hopkins County
Galveston Bond Subscriptions Reach 1.13 Million
In Galveston on March 6 subscriptions to the protection bonds total 1 133 000 dollars. The update shows strong local support for the bond issue and details the aggregate amount raised to safeguard the city.
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Galveston
Pressure on Harry S New for first assistant postmaster post
Washington March 6 considerable pressure is being brought to bear on Harry S New of Indianapolis to accept the first assistant postmaster generalship. Mr New bases his reluctance on business and other reasons but has not yet given final answer.
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Washington
Harry S. New
Indianapolis
Mr. New
Lumberman Smith Files Bankruptcy Petition in Helena
Eugene B. Smith a Harle Arkansas lumberman filed for bankruptcy in federal court at Helena showing liabilities of 121176 69 with no assets beside his wearing apparel.
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Helena
Ark
Eugene B. Smith
Harle
Rural Free Delivery Bill Probed in House Hearing
The House resumed debate on the bill to classify rural free delivery service and place carriers under contract. Representative Boutwell of Illinois delivered a speech in support of the measure.
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Washington
House
Boutwell
Illinois
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Baoks of
FOTL
Calveston
A. H. Belo & CO
John M. Caldwell
Fine Jersey Bull
Gibi Sb Witt
Lua
Eee
Japan
Prince
New Organization
Spain
Havana
The
National Norpartisan Federation of
Texas Central
Dallas, Austin, Waco, FT. Worth
S. F. B. Morse
Pass, Tras
Mgr
M. L. Robbins
John Wiitman
Ipoohogs
GSE
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos
Young
Prank Bay
Lumberman Fair
Ggsunshet
Gasfornia
West
ESI
S. F
Morse
Trafic
M.el.zrobbins
Gen. Pass. & Ticket Ag
Otto Boehme
Dea
Bryan, Texas
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