McCollough seeks renomination for Brazos County Tax Assessor
K. J. H. McCollough announces his candidacy for the office of Tax Assessor of Brazos County in the Democratic primary. He is a long-time resident, 38 years old, with a career in property valuation and county administration. He pledges plain, efficient service, notes neat tax rolls, and asks voters for re election on his proven record of accuracy and attention to business. The Eagle endorses his bid.
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K. J. H. McCollough
Tax Asses
Brazos County
McCollough
Wagner Co Incorporation Heads to Bryan Offices
A new company, A. Wagner & Co., with general offices in Bryan and a New York office, seeks incorporation with capital stock of 100000 dollars. Incor- porators include A. J. Wagner of New York C. A. Lindsey and S. Wilson Jr. of Bryan, who join presidents and managers to run stores in Bryan Navasota Mexia and Cameron.
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A. Wagner & Co
Bryan
New York
Charect
A. J. Wagner
Bryan, Navasota
Mexia
Cameron
C. A. Lindsey
Ir. Lindsey
Wagner
Wilson
Bryan Postoffice Burglarized Through Side Door
Overnight a burglary hit the Bryan postoffice with the Letter Pouch key missing. Investigators report the entrance gained by cutting two weak spots in the pine side door near the rear, allowing access to shooting bolts from inside. A thorough search continues for clues and suspects.
A SINGER IN THE HOME AND LOCAL AD NOTICE
A fragmentary ad mentions a singer in the home and a sales pitch for a machine with repair guarantees. It lists contact details and an office at Mrs. B White's Satterwhite, plus a residence address and phone numbers. The text also references a St. Louis Globe-Democrat note about canal completion and workers forming a historic organization at Bryan's Commoner.
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The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Burglary Targeted Mail Keys In Local Office
The sole objective appears to be the uniform mail keys used to unlock letter mail pouches. Keys kept in a drawer of a local table, attached to a chain, were stolen. Tracks at the rear door suggest entry, but no suspect or missing items beyond the key are known.
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United States Mail Service
President and Attorney General in Dispute Over Rail Suit
The May H house notes a quarrel between the president and Attorney General Bonaparte over suing the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. Bonaparte reportedly threatened to resign. The White House and cabinet members corroborate the dispute.
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May House
Bonaparte
New York
New Haven
Hart
Ford Railroad
White House
Omnibus Pension Claims Bill and Fortifications Report Passed
The House approved the conference report on the omnibus pension claims bill providing pensions for several hundred people. Williams did not insist on yeas and nays, drawing applause. The fortifications appropriation report was also agreed to without debate, though a roll call was needed for adoption.
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Washington
House
Williams
Nightriders Riddle Hook Home Near Ripley Ohio
In Ripley Ohio on May 23 night riders attacked Walter Hook's tobacco beds. Hook fired back and his house was riddled with bullets. A bullet nearly hit his baby. Troop B patrolled the area and arrests are expected. In Carlisle Kentucky authorities offer 200 dollar reward for gang members who shot Hiram Hedges. Gov Willson may add reward.
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Ripley, O
Walter Hook
Ripley
Hook
Secend
Carlisle
Nicholas County
Hiram Hedges
Willson
Leavenworth Pastor Resigns Amid Allegations
Leavenworth Kansas May 23 Rev R A Elwood pastor of the Presbyterian church resigned and elders accepted the resignation amid charges brought by the mother of a church girl. The letters from the pastor to the daughter were presented. Elwood who is married with a child had served three years since coming from Wilmington Delaware. He was popular locally.
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Leavenworth
Kan
R. A. Elwood
Presbyterian Church
Elwood
Wilmington
Del
Lake Mohonk platform backs Hague peace move
The Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration adopted a platform praising The Hague conference and urging ongoing education and business labor efforts to prevent war. Baron Takahira, Japanese ambassador, gave the principal address at the Friday session. Notices of wage reductions averaging 10 percent were posted in New Bedford cotton mills to take effect June 6, affecting about 22,000 workers.
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Lake Mohonk
New Bedford
Mass
New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
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Boyett & Myers
Mae
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Mombaza
Usoga
Uganda
West Africa
Charles J. Bonaparte
Takahira
Birmingham
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United Confederate Meter Reunion
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V.B. Hudson
W. W.wilson
Texas
Franklin, Tex
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Franklin
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Edge
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Bryan Ice CO
Coeieicsenes
Tion
First National Bank
U. S
U.S
J. W. Howell
Guy M. Bryan JR
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L. L. McInnis
F. M. Law
Bryan Steam Laundry
W. O. Hearn, Prop
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