Commencement Sermons Highlight City Education Efforts
The Allen Academy and Bryan Academic Institute held commencement sermons with large crowds. Rev. J. W. Moore spoke at Bryan First Methodist, and Rev. Thomas B. Lee at the opera house, urging students to live purposefully. The evening included music, scripture, and benedictions, with strong attendance and notable impact on attendees.
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Allen Academy
Bryan Academic and Collegiate Institute
J. W. Moore
Shearn Methodist Church of
Houston
Bryan First Methodist Church
Opera House
Thomas B. Lee
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Austin
G. W. Emory
Dr Moore
Roy Buchanan
Frank Buchanan
Wilson
Moore
John x
Methodist Church
Buchanan
George Peeler
I. F. Betts
Epworth League
H. O. Boatwright
W. T. Wood
Lloyd Mesdames Davis, Howell
Messrs
Law and Withers
J. L. Crane
J. D. West Solo
J. Webb Howell
Thos
B. Lee Solo
Adams
Wilbur C. Davis
Lee
Lord Jesus Christ
Dr. Lee
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Mate Free Offers on Clothing Purchases Noted
A brief note reports mate free promotion tied to clothing purchases, indicating special terms may apply to select orders and retailers offering the deal. No further details provided.
Diploma Day at Institute Holds Evening Exercises
Presentation of diplomas by the Principal and a Benediction by Rev S L Morris mark the graduation of the institute's academic department at the Opera house tonight at 8 30. Edith Preston wins the Medal for greatest improvement Patti McClung earns the Medal for highest grade. J W Doremus and Rev J D West present awards. Allen Academy exams proceed as public exercises continue at the opera house Wednesday and Thursday with debates and the literary address by Prof Benedict of the state university followed by Thursday’s graduation.
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Edith Preston
J. W. Doremus
Patti McClung
J. D. West
S. L. Morris
Institute
Opera House
Allen Academy
Benedict
The
State University
Parochial School Exercises Closed with Prizes
The Catholic parochial school's closing exercises were held yesterday morning with Bishop N A Gallarcar, dignitaries present. Students received medals for distinction and several were promoted. program included marches, drills, recitations, and hymns. Also listed are local ads for an Underwood typewriter and children’s sandals.
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N. A. Gallarcar
Galveston
Suicide by Jump From Colorado River Bridge
William Starks a 65 year old Travis county farmer committed suicide by leaping from the Colorado river bridge. He fell sixty feet to the bank and died instantly as witnesses on the bridge watched his fatal act.
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Austin
William Starks
Travis County
Colorado River
Starks
Fatal Serenade in Laredo Casts Shadow Over Night
In Laredo on May 29 Esteban Martinez killed Pedro Almeda after Almeda wounded him in the back with a knife during a drunken serenade at a woman's lattice. Martinez then stabbed Almeda, a mortal back thrust reaching the heart. Martinez, the sole witness, died from the exchange.
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Laredo
Esteban Martinez
Pedro Almeda
Almeda
Martinez
Flood Waters Devastate Rio Grande Valley North of El Paso
Overflows of the Rio Grande near El Paso cause an estimated half million dollars in damage. Between 6000 and 10000 acres of farmland flood, crops and machinery are lost, and homes in the area are washed away as residents flee to El Paso. A single Anthony, New Mexico family was trapped for two days on a barn roof before rescue.
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el Paso
Mexilla
Anthony
N. M
Train Derailed North of Cotulla After Rain
Northbound International and Great Northern train No 4 derailed three miles south of Cotulla due to soft roadbed. Engine and five coaches left the track as the tank turned over. all cars including the baggage coach were overturned or thrown from the rails.
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San Antonio
International and Great Northern Railway
Cotulla
Local Foreman Found Dead in Fordyce Bed
Thomas Farrel, extra gang foreman on the St. Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad Fordyce branch, was found dead in his bed in his car at Fordyce from apoplexy. He was a Mason and resident of Brownsville, Texas.
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Brownsville
Tax
Thomas Farrel
Fordyce
St. Louis, Brownsville
Mexico
Great Onion Shipments From San Antonio
Onions from San Antonio drive shipments with May totals. On Saturday fifteen carloads were sent to Kansas City in a rapid batch moving through Texas routes.
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San Antonio
Kansas City
thirteen year old boy walks seventeen blocks after wagon accident
In Muskogee on May 29 Ray Villinette aged thirteen suffered a dislocated second cervical vertebra when he was thrown from a wagon. He walked seventeen blocks to a doctor's office with his head resting on his left shoulder and is reported to be doing well.
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Muskogee
Ray Villinette
Crushing Blow Hits Russian Fleet At Korea Straits
The Tokio official bulletin reports Rojestvensky's fleet virtually annihilated, shattering admiralty hopes that Japan would remain silent. Dispatches imply Admiral Togo barred and held the Straits of Korea entry.
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St. Petersburg
Tokio
Rojestvensky
Admiralty
Togo
Straits of Korea
Manager’s Boston Ideal Opera Company to Visit
Manager Mike announces a three day engagement of the Boston Ideal Opera company next week with a handsome guaranty. The company performs Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with a Wednesday matinee. Electric fans will cool the auditorium and keep the audience comfortable.
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Mike
Boston Ideal Opera Company
Proposals for Meat at Texas A and M College
Sealed bids for fresh meats for the 1905 06 session are due at the President's office by 10 o clock Wednesday June 14 1905 Beef to be fed January through June 10 Pork to be corn fed A $300 certified check accompanies each bid to be forfeited if bond not provided College reserves right to reject all bids David F Houston President
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A. & M. College of Texas
David F. Houston
Proposals for Wood For College Grounds 1905
Bid by June 14 1905 to furnish about 1800 cards of merchantable wood for College grounds. Specify quality and measurement subject to President's approval. Each bid must include a certified check of 250 forfeitable if bond not provided. College reserves the right to reject any or all bids. David F. Houston President.
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A. & M. College
David F. Houston
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