Local real estate list with varied town lots and houses
South half of block near Allen Academy priced at 550 dollars on about 1 1/4 acres near the schoolhouse in the southeast part of town. Describes small new cottage tenant house and well. Additional listings include six room house with two lots, a four block distance from street, brick cistern, price 1750. M. B. Cole home place three to four and a half more lots, price 1600.00. Brazos Bottom farm 00 acre priced 20.00 per acre. Will sell in small tracts. Front on Railroad land from Otto Boehme property. Also other city property available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Academy
M. B. Cole
Brazos Bottom
Otto Boehme
Senate ratifies Hague peace treaty in executive session
Washington reports the senate ratified the Hague peace conference treaty on land and sea conduct in war in executive session without a division. debate centered on the Philippines actions by General Funston and Aguinaldo’s capture. The treaty bans dumdum bullets and sets rules on espionage and flag protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philippines
General Funston
Aguinaldo
Teller
Burton
Funston
Fun
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Spain
United States
Mexico
France
Great Britain
Greece
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Montenegro
Netherlands
Persia
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Servia
Sweden
Norway
Turkey
Bulgaria
Women and Jewels Share Powers of Health and Wealth
An advertisement extols jewels as a woman’s aim but warns health is easier to ruin by chasing riches. It promotes Dr. Boschee’s German Syrup to combat coughs colds and bronchial issues and claims it can halt early consumption and heal lungs. The piece invites shoppers to Wilson Jenkins Drug Co Bryan to purchase Green’s remedies and almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co’s
Bryan
Green
The Fairest Offer Ever Made Take Quinoria
All druggists refund money if Quinoria fails to cure bills fever or malaria. Price 50c per package. M. H. James and Bryan druggists, Bryan Texas, advertise the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
City Officers Election Set for Bryan City Hall
The Bryan City Council ordains an election for city officers to be held at City Hall on the first Tuesday in the next month. Qualified voters will elect two members of the city council and other officers per city charter ordinances and state law. The mayor and city secretary sign the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mores
S. Mooring
Ing
Eeepel
M. Spell
Gott
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted in Bryan Ad
An old Bryan Texas druggist M H Jamer advertises Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion sour stomach and heartburn. The copy claims ragogists authorized by the manufacturer to refund money if not cured and lists a 50 cent package price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Jamer
Bryan
Texas
Democratic congressional campaign committee plans reorganization
Washington March 15 The Democratic congressional campaign committee met to decide on postponing a chairman election until the next meeting in two weeks. Thirty four states were represented and temporary chairman Richardson of Tennessee will continue. A new committee will work with regional ex executive chairmen to suggest members. The postponement is seen as a setback for Griggs of Georgia with western support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Party
House
Richardson
Tennessee
Ship Subsidy Bill Set for Monday Debate
The plan, agreed at Mr. Berry of Arkansas’s suggestion, calls for taking up the ship subsidy bill after routine business on Monday. Speeches are limited to fifteen minutes, with Senator Frye of Maine accorded thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Berry
Arkansas
Maine
Frye
Resolution on transport service examined for Manila reports
Mr Parker of New Jersey reported back from the military affairs committee on a Richardson resolution asking the secretary of war for reports of army officers who studied the transport service between San Francisco and Manila. The measure, urging use of factual support rather than reports, was adopted with division as the House moved to private pension bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Parker
New Jersey
Committee On
Richardson
Secretary of War
San Francisco
Manila
Transport strike narrows to freight handlers and clerks dispute
In Boston on March 15 the great transportation strike moves toward final settlement between freight handlers and clerks of the New York New Haven Hartford and Boston and Maine roads. The men demand to be recalled as a body not as new hires. Railroads offer places for as many as possible with no preferences. About 2,000 strikers remain firm while others involved in the order have ended the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Maine
Fall River Cotton Strike Set to Begin Monday
In Fall River Mass on March 15 the planned strike of cotton mill operatives will start Monday. Manufacturers and labor leaders met but reached no peace, offering a 6 percent raise next Monday instead of two weeks later, while labor officials hold for the full 10 percent demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Augusta Cotton Mills Strike Looms Over Pending Meeting
In Augusta on March 15, about 10 000 textile workers face a potential Monday strike after a city meeting. Workers demand a 10 percent wage rise but mills refused. Some mills posted 10 percent increases, signaling possible spread or averted strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Creek allotment leases limited to one year prior deeds
The Interior Department explains Creek citizens may rent allotments for up to one year before deed receipts. Deeds must issue under section 23 and convey all rights of the Creek nation and other citizens in the allotment. The word title in section 37 refers to the same title described in section 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Ft. T
Secretary of the Interior
J. A. Markham
Muskogee
Department
Southern Pacific Directors Announce New Officers
Directors of the recently incorporated Southern Pacific Railroad company elect the officers led by President H. Harriman and Vice President Charles Tweed. Other senior posts include Julius Kruischnitt as second vice president and I. T. Smith as treasurer with A. K. Vendeventer and J. L. Willecut in secretarial roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
A H. Harriman
Charles Tweed
Julius Kruischnitt
I. T. Smith
New York
A. K. Vendeventer
J. L. Willecut
Alex Miller
Southern Pacific Railway Company of California
Southern Pacific Railroad Company of
Arizona
New Corporation
Health officer targets limburger cheese in Louisville
Louisville health officer Dr. M. K. Allen vows to prosecute and fine sellers and makers of limburger cheese as unwholesome after stating magnifying glass examination shows numerous microbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
M. K. Allen
National Railroad Company of Mexico forms in Texas to Mexico line
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state reveal a capital of 35 million dollars for the National Railroad Company of Mexico. The plan aims to build and operate a railroad from Laredo Texas to the City of Mexico. Edward H. Warren of New York named president and George K. Smith of Salt Lake City as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Railroad
Mexico
Salt Lake City
National Railroad Company of Mexico
Laredo
Tex
Edward H. Warren
New York
George K. Smith
Salt Lake
Natal treason trials shift to court martial in Natal
The civil treason court has been disbanded and treason suspects will face court martial. About 800 rebels in Natal have been tried with sentences up to ten years in prison and fines. Some convictions include penalties as high as $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Natal
Floater Found in Neches River Identified Man From Shreveport
Beaumont reports another body recovered from the Neches River raising to six the number found since January. Identified victim is Wy B. Mackamara a painter and paper hanger who arrived from Shreveport. Evidence suggests foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Neches River
Wy. B. Mackamara
Shreveport
War ministry recalls troops to colors amid unrest threats
Madrid reports the ministry of war has ordered soldiers who just finished their terms to remain with their colors due to threats of disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Ministry of War
Explosion Kills Woman at Fairmount Manufacturing
An explosion in the powder mixing department at Fairmount Manufacturing in Cleveland on March 15 killed Anna Fritz and seriously injured at least seven other employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fairmount Manufacturing Company
Anna Fritz
Sagasta Commissioned to Form New Madrid Cabinet
Madrid March 15 The queen regent has commissioned Senor Sagasta to form a new cabinet in a move shaping Spain's government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Senate Passes Post Office and War Relief Legislation Amid Debates
The article reports on a 1902 senate session approving a post office appropriation and a rural free delivery classification bill. It notes three marine hospital bills for Buffalo Savannah and Pittsburgh and details the Burleson resolution on Dr Thomas and wife going to South Africa. It cites Secretary Hay's letter explaining passport and relief efforts and covers ship subsidy debates with Foraker Laurin and Harris on constitutional concerns and merchant marine funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oniday
Post Office
Buffalo
Savannah
Pittsburg
Burleson
Secretary of State
Thomas
South Africa
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hay
Department of State
Washington
Illinois
Foraker
Ohio
McLaurin
Mississippi
Harris
Kansas
United States
Cuban Reciprocity Debate Signals Possible 20 Percent Concession
Washington March 15 The Ways and Means Committee backs a likely compromise on Cuban reciprocity with a 20 percent concession for one or two years. Fordney of Michigan supports a plan to cut Cuban duties 20 percent, while paying Cuba 20 percent of duties collected, avoiding a tariff reduction. Other conferees oppose any duty cut, seeking amicable adjustment without tariff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tssue
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Michigan
United States
Cuba
Census employees kept in classified service under bill
Washington reports that the House committee on census voted 5 to 4 to report Hay of Virginia’s bill amending section 5 of the permanent census act. It would place all census office workers on the rolls as of March 7, 1902 in the classified service except unskilled laborers. The aim is to retain many workers facing discharge under the administration’s interpretation of section five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Census
Hay
Virginia
Texarkana ShootingLinked Suspect Held in Bond Fight
Texarkana Tex March 15 Walter Byland one of the men arrested in the Monday night double tragedy had a preliminary examination before Justice Henry and was held for the grand jury in bond of 5000 which he has not posted. The prevailing view holds that Nestor was shot by J C Crawford of Terrell who was then shot dead by a third party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Tex
Walter Byland
Henry
Nestor
J. C. Crawford
Terrell
Beaumont Well Wrecked at Forward Reduction Co Rig
A disastrous blowout at the Forward Reduction company well in the Keith Ward tract wrecked the derrick and caused heavy damage around the rig. No injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Keith -Ward Tract
Also Mentioned on This Page
Galveston
Dallas
A. H. Belo & CO
J. W. Batts
Brazos County
W. A. Watkins
Attorney-at-Law
Melrose Imperial
John M. Caldwell
Fine Jersey Bull
H. B. Dorsey
Aguinalde
Funs
Ston
Democratic Congressional Committee
Peece
Dr. Thomas
Ansiwers
Houston
Texas Central
Dallas, Austin, Waco, FT. Worth
Denison
S. F. B. Morse
Mgr
T. J. Anderson
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Corsicana
John Wiitman
Sahss
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos
EOL
Bryan, Texas
Mark
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!