Prosperity talk and political jests echo across Texas and nation
A Texas newspaper column from Bryan November 27 1908 mixes social rumor and satirical notes on politicians and magnates. It recalls Taft in Georgia and Roosevelt’s White House farewell Thanksgiving while lampooning Rockefeller Carnegie and the Great War of opinions on tariffs.
Miss Mary Thibedeaux Weds in Fort Worth Area Nuptials
Miss Mary Thibedeaux and Mr Manuel night married at Relia of this city to relatives of the bride and groom. Both natives of the county, the groom works in the Fort Worth post office. Rev J M Bullock officiated. Grace Morgan Tom Edgar Jones Miss Smith and Miss Lelia Yardley attended. A large number of friends witnessed and offered congratulations.
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Prominent Glass Manufacturer Gilbert S King Dies in Los Angeles
Gilbert Snowden King a Brooklyn glass maker tied to Theodore Roosevelt and later head of Mississippi Glass company with nine factories died in Los Angeles after arriving with Mrs King six months ago seeking relief from lagrippe. He hailed from Montgomery County New York.
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Texarkana Clothing Co. Burglarized in Texarkana
Burglars broke a rear window lock to enter the Texarkana Clothing company store at West Broad and State streets and stole clothing valued at 125 to 150 dollars. No gang has been identified.
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Texarkana Clothing Company
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State Streets
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Buffalo stockyards reopen for local slaughter cattle
Buffalo New York November 26 stockyards to reopen Monday for local consumption. Cattle and sheep for slaughter only will be received. Stock must arrive in disinfected cars and be unloaded in disinfected pens.
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N. Y
Immense Mortgage Filed in Shreveport
Virginia Carolina Chemical company filed a mortgage totaling 15.9 million dollars in Shreveport on November 26. The filing reflects a major financing action by the chemical firm and details of the lien are recorded in local archives.
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Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Death of Japanese Minister M Inagaki Manjoro in San Sebastian
Japanese minister M Inagaki Manjoro died in San Sebastian Spain on November 26. He had served as a diplomat and official in Spain and was noted for his long service in the Tokyo government and overseas missions.
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Roosevelt
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San Sebastian
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Paris May Ignore Castro Presidency, Venezuelan Row
Paris reports indicate the French government may ignore President Castro of Venezuela as tensions rise over leadership legitimacy. The situation centers on Caracas and Paris diplomacy during a volatile regional dispute.
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Castro
Venezuela
Miss Bridget Gorman Sues Uncle for Wages in Superior Court
In New Castle county court, Bridget Gorman, a Wilmington barmaid, sues her uncle Bernard Carr for 4000 dollars for wages covering 1896 to 1907. She seeks pay equal to a male bartender. Mrs. Catherine McGowan testifies Gorman cared for five children and worked as a barmaid and house drudge for many years.
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Del
Bridget Gorman
New Castle County
Bernard Carr
Ireland
Catherine McGowan
Nashville Navy officers arraigned in Senator Carmack murder case
Colonel Duncan Cooper Robin Cooper and John Sharp formally arraigned in criminal court charged with murder of Senator Carmack. Trial set for Dec 8. Indictments read, pleas of not guilty entered. Defense objected to personal arraignment but attorney general insisted on strict compliance.
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Navy
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
John Sharp
Senator Carmack
Boston driver in inaugural international race in Savannah
William Hilliard of Boston drove the Italian Lancia in the first international tight car race in the United States. He held an average speed near fifty two miles per hour over 196 miles. The winner finished in 223 minutes 33 seconds.
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William Hilliard
Boston
Lancia
Leonto Death Confirmed in Jeremie Shooting
Port au Prince reports confirm General Leonto, Haitian interior powerful, was killed at Jeremie. The November 25 dispatch notes the assertion by officials.
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Leonto
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Two Men Fatally Struck By Train Near Cincinnati
Were Walking Along Track Cincinnati November 25 P G Mayer and Frank Powell were struck by a train and killed.
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P. G. Mayer
Frank Powell
Child Fatally Burned in Paducah Incident
Paducah Kentucky November 25 a young girl of Clint Mercer died from burns suffered in an accidental fire. The report notes the tragedy occurred at home and authorities are investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire.
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Prof. Wellborn
Paducah, Ky
Clint Mercer
Singery young set promises best machine value nationwide
Many women have worn out parts on common machines that cannot be replaced. Buy a Singery set, the best machine made, from a company present in every city in the United States. V T A SATTERWHITE, ete: Phone 106.
Denison Prepares for North Texas Teachers Association Meet
Denison Texas will host the North Texas Teachers Association convention with sessions starting tomorrow and running through Saturday. A record crowd is expected as Henrietta Crossman signs to perform in vaudeville managed by Percy G Willis and selects a one act play suitable to her star persona with a New York Colonial debut planned.
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Denison
Texas
North Texas Teachers’ Association
Henrietta Crossman
Percy G. Willi
Miss Crossman
New York
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