J. W. Battts Real Estate Agent Listing
Real estate notices advertise multiple properties for sale including a south half of a block near Allen Academy at 550 dollars, about 1.25 acres near a schoolhouse, a Swallow cottage with tenant house and well, a six room house with two lots four blocks from Ma Street at 1250 dollars, a quarter block near Allen Academy east front at 250 dollars, railroad frontage for Otto Boehme's property with partial sale option, and lots near the schoolhouse at 100 dollars each plus other city properties.
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Partstown
Swallow
Price
Ma . Street
Allen Academy
Quarantine Prohibits Exports From Boston Amid Foot and Mouth Disease
Secretary Wilson issues sweeping order to railroads stockmen and transport firms prohibiting export of cattle sheep and other ruminants and swine from Boston as foot and mouth disease spreads through Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and Vermont. The order aims to prevent spread west of the Hudson and urges full cooperation to stamp out the outbreak. James Wilson urges sanctions under 1884 and 1902 acts and warns violations will be prosecuted.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
New England
Boston
Department of Agriculture
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Vermont
Mohler
Leonard Pearson
University of Pennsylvania
James Law
Cornell University
Hudson River
Congress
James Wilson
Fifty Cattle Affected by Foot and Mouth Disease
In Littleton Massachusetts more than fifty cattle are reported affected by foot and mouth disease. The outbreak began less than a week ago and has spread quickly through the area.
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Littleton
Mass
Siam adopts standard scheme. minting silver halted
Bangcock Nov 28 The American standard scheme for Siam becomes law and mints close to free silver coinage. If successful the profits from minting 50 cent Siamese silver coins will be set aside as a special gold reserve to establish a gold currency.
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Bangcock
Siam
Emperor William awards annual gold medal for science and art
In Berlin on November 28 Emperor William, during his farewell audience with Ambassador White, presented the gold medal of the empire for science and art to a recipient deemed most deserving by the government.
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Berlin
William
White
Frost and Ice Dawn Across Texas Farms
Frost and ice spread across Texas with heaviest November frost in San Antonio areas and widespread ice in north Texas counties. Gardens damaged as cold snap strikes. farmers assess impact.
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Austin
Texas
San Antonio
Snowflake rush: Nashville region reports brief snow melt
Melted snow fell in Knoxville Tennessee and Birmingham Alabama on Thursday as a cold front moved through. The brief flurry appeared in New Orleans area with snow noted briefly before melting. No accumulation reported.
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New Orleans
Knoxville
Agricultural and Mechanical College Triumphs Over Texas University
In Austin on Thanksgiving before about 8000 spectators, the Agricultural and Mechanical College eleven from Bryan defeated the Texas university team 11 to 0. The A and M squad outplayed their rivals, capitalizing on critical errors and dominating the game from start to finish.
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Austin
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bryan
Texas University
Agricultural and Mechanical
Penn Defeats Cornell In Tight 12 11 Victory
The University of Pennsylvania football team beat Cornell 12 to 11 in Philadelphia. Cornell kicked a field goal and scored a touchdown with a successful goal in the first half, while Penn replied with two touchdowns and two goals in the second half. The contest at Franklin Field was highly thrilling and close throughout.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Ithacans
Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Nashville
Vanderbilt
University of the South At
Sewanee
Ole Miss Topples Tulane 10 0 In New Orleans Clash
University of Mississippi defeated Tulane University 10 to 0 as the visitors showed strength and fast sprints around the ends. Green broke for fifty yards late in the first half to threaten a lone Ole Miss score.
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New Orleans
University of Mississippi
Tulane University
Green
Arkansas Defeats Missouri School of Mines 11 to 0
In Fayetteville on November 28 the University of Arkansas football team beat Missouri School of Mines 11 to 0, dominating all phases of play. In Dallas on the same date the Texas and Pacific and the Little Rock elevens tied 0–0.
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Fayetteville, Ark
University of Arkansas
Missouri School of Mines
Arkansas
Dallas
Texas and Pacifice
Little Rock
Roosevelt Replies On Charleston Port Collector Choice
A Charleston prominent citizen urged President Roosevelt to oppose Dr. Crum for port collector, arguing he is a negro. Roosevelt replied he recognizes colored men of good repute where warranted and cannot single out South Carolina for an exception.
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Washington
Charleston
S. C
Roosevelt Relatv
Crum
South Carolina
North Texas Methodist conference reports on day two
Terrell Texas November 28 reports from the North Texas Methodist conference describe preacher reports and an 11 o'clock meeting where Bishop Hendrix delivered a Thanksgiving sermon. The conference lists eighty six members.
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Terrell
Tex
North Texas Methodist Conference
Hendrix
Ing
Benidir Kables Take Up Arms Surround Tetuan
A Tangier dispatch reports the Benidir Kables have resumed armed actions and have surrounded Tetuan occupying all approaches to the city. The development comes amid ongoing Moroccan unrest and European concern over the strategic port.
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Madrid
Tangier
Morocco
Tetuan
Monroe Wins Quick Ten-Round Decision in Indianapolis
Geo Monroe of New York defeated Gus Bezenh of Cincinnati on a ten round ruling in a fast paced mill in Indianapolis. The bout drew strong crowds and showcased rapid exchanges and decisive blows throughout.
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Indianapolis
Geo. Monroe
New York
Gus Bezenh
Cincinnati
Thanksgiving Sermons at St Peter's Cathedral by Ninth Cavalry Band
In Laredo Texas on Thanksgiving Day the Ninth Cavalry Band joined a military mass at St Peter's Cathedral, providing the musical portion of the service as local worshippers attended.
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Laredo
Tex
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Mexico
Ninth Cavalry Band
Schwab Heads to Cannes for New Business Plans
Paris November 28 Charles M Schwab and party departed for Cannes on Thursday night observers say he hopes to resume active business life sooner than expected.
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Paris
Charles M. Schwab
Cannes
Peaceful Agreement Reached Between Box Makers and Manufacturers
The Box Makers union and the Box Manufacturers association closed three weeks of negotiations with a peaceful agreement. About 700 workers will see wage increases totaling 52,500 dollars per year, covering roughly 1500 men. The contract starts January 1 and lasts one year.
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Chicago
Box Makers Union
Box Manufacturers Association
Coxe Bros & Co. Reopen Seven Collieries After Strike
Hazelton Pa November 28 Coxe Bros and their striking employees settled differences and will resume work at seven collieries on Monday. All men except those indicted for misdemeanors during the strike are to be recalled. The Coxes are last among individual operators to reach terms.
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Hazelton
Coxe Bros & Co
Coxes
Gould a Director in Kan sas City Railroad Board
Warren G. Purdy and Geo Gould were elected directors at the Kan sas City Mexico and Orient Railway executive committee meeting held in Kansas City on November 28.
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Kansas City
Kansas City, Mexico
Kelley Returns to St Louis After Indictments
Charles F Kelly former speaker of the St Louis house of delegates returns from abroad after being indicted on multiple bribery counts tied to street railway franchises. He is met by James Butler Wm Sullivan and William Ratigan as he lands on the Celtic bonds set at 30000 and a 300 reward remains. His son’s death he says prompts his return.
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Gates
America
New York
Evening World Today
Charles F. Kelley
House of Delegates
St. Louis
Celtic
James Butler
Butler
Wm. J. Sullivan
William Ratigan
Kelley
Evening World
Congressman Butler
Grand
House
MISS MAGGIE MOURNS
Des Moines on November 28 Bert McNutt aged twenty six died at his home by suicide before a Thanksgiving wedding to Miss Maggie Guth. His parents awaiting him at the Guth home found his body after the party had assembled. A farewell note offered no reason for the act. Friends say his mind may have been unbalanced.
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Des Moines
Bert McNutt
Maggie Guth
Young McNutt
Mr. McNutt
Guth
Pettit’s Successor Named for Eastern New York D A
President Roosevelt selects W. J. Youngs of Oyster Bay to be U S district attorney for the Eastern District of New York, succeeding G H Pettit whose term ends December 20. Youngs, a former private secretary to the president and neighbor at Oyster Bay, has served as Queens County district attorney prior to his Roosevelt appointment.
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Washington
W. 3. Youngs
Oyster Bay
United States
New York
G. H. Pettit
Platt
Pettit
Youngs
Roosevelt
Queens County
Remove Fences in Nebraska Under Mosby Supervision
Must Remove Fences reports John S. Mosby special inspector of the United States land office arriving in Omaha to begin proceedings to tear down fences on government lands in Nebraska. He will confer with District Attorney Summers then proceed to North Platte and Alliance to serve notices giving violators sixty days to remove fences.
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Omaha
John S. Mosby
United States Land Office
Washington
Nebraska
Mosby
United States
Summers
North Platte and
Alliance
Carnegie’s Convalescence Reported Favorable From London
New York November 28 report from the Tribune correspondent in London states Andrew Carnegie’s convalescence is proceeding favorably. He has not left his room or bed yet is doing well and eager to return to America.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Tribune
London
America
Los Angeles Firm Wins San Diego Jetty Contract
Bids opened by Capt. Edgar Jadwin show a $200,000 expenditure for completing the San Diego harbor jetty. The contract was awarded to a Los Angeles firm in late November.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego Harbor
Edgar Jadwin
United States
Doctors deny stomaine poisoning in Borden death
Los Angeles physicians who attended H Lee Borden deny a telegrammed report that his death was caused by stomaine poisoning. Borden fell ill at Bolsa Chica while hunting. official cause on certificate lists angina pectoris.
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Los Angeles
Cal
H Lee Borden
Borden
Bolsa Chica
Southern Pacific to Purchase Shreveport and Red River Valley
Alexandria La November 28 The Record reports Southern Pacific has bought the Shreveport and Red River Valley railway linking Shreveport and Alexandria with a branch to Mansoura Official announcement of ownership change expected in days
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Alexandria
Southern Pacific
Shreveport and
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Brazos County
Otto Boehme
Memphis
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G.M. Palesti
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International & Great Northern System
Europe
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Germany
Russia
Switzerland
Italy
France
Palestine
H. B. Dorsey
Secretary of Agriculture
Frost
Arma
Schwab
Kelly
House of Dele
Maggie
Allphin
S. Fi
James & Hart
Ves
Corrente
Franklin Brothers
Vour
Cupion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
McConnico
General Insurance Agency
Bryan, Tex
Mutual Life of
A. D. M’connico
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