Canning factory moves forward asBryan paper notes May 16 1903
Brenham raises 2900 dollars to secure a canning plant to be built and operated by United States Canning Co for five years. Prohibition election in Grimes County set for June 13. 328 signers presented to county commissioners. Waxahachie cotton mill report for last year shows 193100 dollars in cotton duck sales and a 3000 dollar monthly payroll. plant cost 130000 dollars. Also notes on insular possessions, a Hawaiian sorcerer case, and age statistics. The Greenville Herald opinion counters farm to town migration.
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Brenham
United States Canning Co
Grimes County
Commissioners’ Court
Waxahachie
Rock Island gains control of H T C extensions and Galveston run
The Rock Island railroad gains a half interest in the H T C and Texas and New Orleans extensions, will name executive heads, and extend service to Galveston via a Galveston Houston and Northern arrangement. Rock Island will not operate trains over H T C but will extend traffic over the line. Shared staff may be used if needed.
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Rock Island
Confederate Reunion Special to New Orleans Tickets
H. and T. C. R. R. offers round trip to New Orleans for Confederate Reunion on May 17 and 18 with fare 9 dollars 20 cents and a one day transit limit each way. Leaves must be after May 17 and no later than May 24 1903, extended to June 15 1903 if deposited by May 24 with a 50 cent fee. W S Wilson agent May 7.
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New Orleans
W.S. Wilson
Livery Issue STABLE Sale and Rail Rebates Denial
The St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission an answer to the Central Yellow Pine association complaint over alleged rebates tied to Arkansas Pine Line logging connections. It denies undue advantage and disguised rebates in through rates with other lines. A Mobile Alabama report notes wives of railroad workers aiding during a strike. London reports a consul's telegram downplaying fatalities in Monastics with claims of exaggerated loss of life.
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Washington
St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Yellow Pine Association
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Strike shuts all lines for Connecticut Railway workers
Bridgeport May 15 conductors and motormen employed by the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company walked out over recognition. The company offered a small wage increase but the union rejected it. About 225 men joined the strike, halting transport in the city.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Emma Calve Narrow Escape From Poisoning
Paris reports sopranos star Emma Calve recovering after an accidental aconite overdose on Wednesday night while preparing for The Damnation Faust. Prompt medical action saved her life and she could not perform.
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Emma Calve
Paris
le Petit Journal
Ema Calve
Onslow to Be Chosen President of Board of Agriculture
London May 15 It is understood that Lord Onslow colonial under secretary will succeed Robert M Hamburg who died April 28 as president of the Board of Agriculture.
Texas budget cut compromises amid student and home needs
In Austin on May 15 the legislature approved major cuts totaling about 5.9 million dollars with further reductions to several departments and projects. The actions included reducing funds for San Jacinto, Brazos river works, university programs, and public buildings, with substantial allocations for other items and a few local purchases noted.
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Austin
Brazos
Texas
Marcos
Hapiee
Institut
Irantine
Wior
Agricultal College
Oorphan
Insane
North Texas
Southwe Asylum
San Ant
Hugo & Smelzer
Faza
Nacogdoches
Strike status widens as 3000 workers quit in Denver
Denver May 15 report says over 3000 workers already on strike with more unions likely to follow after Citizens Alliance rejected the labor committee plan. Garment makers brewery staff bartenders clerks drivers engineers and firemen among those named possibly to join. Police increase force as tensions rise and stockyard meat in refrigerated storage risks spoilage.
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Denver
Sult
Iit
Labor Committee
Citizen’s Alliance
Moonshine Whisky Tragedy Kills Three in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas on May 15 Joe Adair Wash Turner and Dave Preddy died after drinking moonshine whisky allegedly distilled in local mountains west of the city. John Spivey survives but gravely ill as investigators seek the cause and blame for the poison possibly lye.
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Arkansas
Wlness
Hot Springs
Ark
Joe Adair
Wash Turner
Dave Preddy
John Spivey
This
Montgomery County
Here
Judge issues restraining order in Omaha tenancy dispute
In Omaha on May 15 Judge Baxter issued a restraining order blocking Mrs. Berge from contacting tenants about their owner L Oliphant Dadge or entering others apartments. The suit claims Berge interfered with the plaintiff's property causing harm.
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Omaha
Neb
Baxter
E. Berge
L. Oliphant
Berge
Shot Jat Nacogdocs in Nacogdoches May report
garbled OCR notes a railroad man Collin with a 5000 bond. mentions May dates, Melilla Morocco, and a mission tale with Moorish figures. describes violence and a political cue but data unclear. no clear event or outcome.
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Nacogdocs
Nacogdoches
Gym Collin
P Hardeman
Hotel Arrivals list featuring numerous names and cities
A long list of hotel arrivals includes Chas Hirschitz J B Senior C J Sorrell Dallas O B Preston Nava sota A A Parker Minor Baldwin New York F C Polsdorfer D B Mc Donald St Louis R M Harvey New York F W Norris B Burgoon J Wison Houston B A Bullock Detroit TW Mailer New Orleans T B Gillespie D W Baker Waco ARCADE J T Clark and wife F J Collins J E Foster G Fairbolt J Owen Houston W E Pelle J B Neill Mrs Sallie Stuart Miss Cleo Stuart Singleton Bran Beaumont C L Little Sour Lake C Dean Waco Mrs L M Jones CENTRAL OM Felton Houston John Taylor Gatesville J N Brownlee Bonham John Beade THOKER O FE Jacobs Groveton Clarence Skanis Tom Skanis Paul Boyd Benchley WA WC 'arden Chattanooga T W Frame Edge M L Henry Macey
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Chas Hirschitz
B Senior
J Sorrell
Dallas
Preston
Navasota
Parker
Minor
Baldwin
New York
Polsdorfer
McDonald
St Louis
M Harvey
W Norris
Burgoon
Wison
Houston
A Bullock
Detroit
Mailer
New Orleans
Gillespie
Baker
Waco
Arcade
T Clark
J Collins
J E Foster
G Fairbolt
Owen
E Pelle
J B Neill
Sallie Stuart
Cleo Stuart
Singleton Bran
Beaumont
L Little
Sour Lake
Dean
L M Jones
Thoker O FE Jacobs
Groveton
Clarence Skanis
Tom Skanis
Paul Boyd
Benchley
Arden
Chattanooga
T W Frame
Edge
M L Henry
Macey
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Baily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Bryan, Texas
Uncle Sam
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Herald
Loonin
Emmel’'S Prescription Pharmacy
Hunter
Chatham
J.D. McCorquodale & CO
Mobile
Ala
Jackson
Tenn
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
H. E. Jones
Lancaster
London
Cranborne
House of Commons
Turkey
el Paso
Tex
Nelson
Peterson
Amherst
Wis
Fairchild
Holls
Frederick W .Holls
Germany
Italy
Venezuela
Mulvey
Seattle
Wash
James S. Mulvey
Boton
Preton Madrid
Melilla
Morocco
Voys
Ees
MO. A. Moore
A. D. McConnico
John A. Moore
Egpion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W. Higgs
Geo. W. Higgs
Clarke Fountain
Cox & Odom
Jno. M.lawrence & Co
W. KE. Saunders
Dansby & Dansby
Howell Brothers
J. H. Mawhinney
Bryan Postoffice
Solow
D. Kauble
Nevada
Triad
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chiocagg
N. M
Madame Butterfly
Violet
India
Hawthorn
Wilson & Jenkins
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