Galveston relief fund report raises allegations of misuse
The Galveston News details state relief funds with receipts of 1 245 495 and disbursements of 1 234 689 leaving 856 in balance. It notes 182 188 spent by the relief committee including 77 785 for supplies and 250 000 in valued contributions. It claims funds were shifted to benefit certain members and denies house construction for rent.
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Galveston
House of Representatives
Texas
Galveston News
McVittie
Relief Committee
Central Committee
John Sealy
Finance Committee
Parade time moved for Confederate reunion in Memphis
Memphis May 16 The official prom o of the Confederate reunion has changed the parade time to morning instead of the afternoon.
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Memphis
Real estate ads tout numerous Bryan area properties for sale
Monroe Edge, land agent, advertises mineral land and city properties for sale or exchange. Listings include 4 room to 9 room houses, multiple lots, boarding houses, farms near Bryan and Calvert, 100 plus acres, and oil district tracts with prices from 500 to several thousand dollars. Endorsed by Monroe Edge.
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Pear Allen Academy
Cabina
G. N. Depot
City
City Park
Bon Ton
Wixon Creek
Madisonville Road
Madison
Grimes County
Bryan
Brazos County
Kage
Kurten
Well Born
Calvert
Ennis
Ryan
Llano
Llano County
Texas
Lamb Springs
Brazos Bottom
Yours
Monroe Edge
Notary Public
President Abandons Northbound Trip as Mrs McKinley Falls Ill
San Francisco May 16 Mrs McKinley’s condition remains serious though not immediately fatal. She recognizes the president when conscious and asks for him. Cabinet members and doctors report new complications and the president decides to inform the public and cities along his planned return route of the change in plans.
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San Francisco
D. Rixey
Hirschfelder
116 Year Old Aunt Aggie Morton Placed In Grayson County Hospital
Sherman Tex May 16 Aunt Aggie Morton colored said to be 116 the oldest person in Grayson county has been taken to the county hospital. She has served in the home of Rev and Mrs W F Clark of Denison for many years but Mrs Clark’s failing health required placement for watchful care.
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Sherman, Tex
Aggie Morton
Grayson County
W. F. Clark
Denison
San Antonio Youth Held on Burglary and Counterfeiting Charges
Paul Stern, a well dressed young man, sits in jail in default of bond to answer seven burglary counts and one counterfeiting count. The burglaries targeted residences of leading citizens, totaling over $1000. Much jewelry was stolen and melted into gold bars, which have been recovered.
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San Antonio
Tex
Paul Stern
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