Political and social notes from Bryan and Texas
A Bryan newspaper from November 10 reports a mixed slate of items. It notes election results as a rebuke to bosses, Ohio’s GOP nominee stance for 1908, a 32-pound jackrabbit killed near Seguin, Opie Read’s Chicago residence and Tennessee birth, and Chief Ellis of Houston criticizing Texas courts for leniency toward youthful offenders and suggesting parental laxity in home authority.
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Ellis
Houston
Texas
Law and Order Leagues Rise Across the State
The Eagle calls Black communities to organize law and order leagues to curb loafers and criminals. It urges marches into the courts with evidence to put the idle and vicious on the run.
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Eagle
H. and T. C Excursions and Special Trains
Dallas account Fair and Races excursion priced at 5.95 with return limit November 18. Special trains to Houston Carnival available November 14 and 17, rate 3.60 for the round trip, limits through November 19. El Paso Dallas return for Baptist convention sales November 13 and 15 at 5.95. Navasota circus excursion on train No. 2 November 9.
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Dallas
Houston
Bryan
el Paso
Dallas—Account Baptist Convention
Navasota
83 Acre Farm For Sale Near Bryan On Madisonville Road
Seventy nine acres are cultivated with good soil and the property lies five miles from Bryan along Madisonville road. The land is well improved and offered for sale with terms available by contacting 292 Charlie Deluke.
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Bryan
Madisonville Road
Charlie Deluke
A Club Woman Praises Pure Candies in Bryan
A Bryan club woman discusses candy habits and urges merchants to stock pure candies. She praises Italian chocolates and fruit imitations, notes fifty varieties in one store, and argues quality sweet treats benefit health and economy for children and adults alike.
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Bryan
Tam
Posting Notice of Duck Lake Lease on Wilson Plantation
The undersigned announce a lease of duck shooting and fishing privileges on the A. F. Wilson plantation at Brazos Bottom. Entry onto the property will be prosecuted by Geo. N. Aldredge and H. H. Adams.
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A. F. Wilson
Brazos Bottom
Geo. N. Aldredge
H. H. Adams
Forepaughs Equine Display Draws Big Crowd Tomorrow
Forepaugh Sells circus returns with a larger than ever program under new management. The show emphasizes its equine display with over 500 horses from all breeds, supported by a staff of veterinarians and more than 150 grooms drivers and assistants to keep the herd in peak condition.
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Bryan
Forepaugh-Sells
Tobacco Growers Meet in Houston Promises Topics and Planned Rates
The second annual Texas Leaf Tobacco Growers gathering will be held in Houston on November 14 with many important subjects on the agenda. East Texas tobacco farming is described as a good money crop. The I G N R R proposes low excursion rates for attendees. D J Price of Palestine Texas is listed among the participants.
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Texas Leaf Tobacco Growers
Houston
Texas
D. J. Price
G. P
T.A
Palestine
Vengeance of Jews Rumors Stir Panic in Odessa
In Odessa on November 9, reports circulate that Jews plan to poison food and blow up churches, fueling fear among Christians and risking renewed unrest despite outward calm. The rumors spread among the lowest and most ignorant classes, heightening tension.
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Odessa
Ohio Victory Gives Pattison Governor Elect in 1900s Context
Washington reports John M. Pattison won Ohio governor by about 40 000 over Myron T Herrick with Democratic majorities in both houses. The piece notes interwoven results in Philadelphia Louisville and Rhode Island, and describes shifts in state legislatures and mayoral contests amid a national political upheaval. President Roosevelt monitors returns.
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Ohio
Washington
John M. Pattison
Myron T. Herrick
R. Hearst
Musltip League
York
Supreme Art
McClellan
Louisville
Senate
House
Philadelphia
Berry
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Rhode Island
Providence
Kentucky
Blackburn
Roosevelt
New York
Hearst Campaign Aims to Defeat Tammany in Courts
In New York a Municipal Ownership League push seeks to overturn the Tammany tally and declare Hearst the rightful mayor. They allege 30,000 Hearst voters disenfranchised and 1,000 inspectors involved, threaten swift Supreme Court action with national legal aid. In New Orleans there were no new yellow fever cases or deaths by noon.
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Hearst
New York
Tammany Hall
Supreme Court
William R. Hearst
George B. McClellan
Municipal Ownership League
Heerst
Sullivans
Murphy
Board of County
United States
Tammany
Sing Sing
Charles F. Murphy
Mr. Hearst
New Orleans
Miss Rose Ivy Delights Grand Opera House Audience
Miss Rose Ivy delivered a dramatic soprano performance captivating the audience last night at the Grand opera house. Her versatile repertoire ranged from classic songs to negro melodies with remarkable power and expression.
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Grand Opera House
Rose Ivy
Miss Ivy
Ivy
Bryan
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E. J. Fountain & CO
California
Connelly & Carnes
Bryan, Texas
Seguin
Opie Read
Chicago
Tennessee
Duck Lake
Emmel & Maloney
Coats
Hunter
Chatham
Forepaugh
Pattison
City National
City National Bank
ED Hall
Parker A. W. Wilkerson
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Arile
Texas Oney
Joe B
Reed
Jor B. Read
Chaney Bros
National Bank
Corsicana
Bryan and
Brazos County
J. W. Howell
Guy M. Bryan, Jr
H. O. Boatwright
L. L. McInnis
F. M. Law
W. H. Lawrence
Over Haswell’s Book Store
W. C. Fountain
Crown
Burt Norw
D’s
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