Bryan Telephone Company Ready to Expand Services
The Daily Eager reports Bryan’s telephone exchange to be reorganized into the Bryan Telephone Company with capital stock of 12,000. Incorporators include Judge Spencer Ford, H C Robinson, John B Mike, J E Butler, and Prof J F E Giesecke. The firm will serve Brazos and nearby counties, install a larger switchboard, replace poles with 40 foot standards, and connect with Lone Star Telephone for long distance toll lines, boosting Bryan’s facilities.
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Bryan Telephone Exchange
Spencer Ford
H. C. Robinson
John B. Mike
Bryan Telephone Company
Capital
H.C. Robinson
J. E. Butler
J F. E. Giesecke
Brazos
Eagle
Lone Star Telephone Company
San Antonio
Bryan
Krause-Taylor Big Company Opens Engagement At Opera House
The Krause-Taylor Big Company presents Quo Vadis at the opera house on Monday night, Dec 3, featuring religious themes amid life and love. The production claims lavish scenery and aims to outshine all prior popular priced shows.
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Krause-Taylor Big Company
Opera
Nero
Rome
Census Returns Show Texas Population 8 048 710
The Texas population reaches 8 048 710, up 818 187 from 1890 or 36.3 percent, with 1890 at 2 235 523. Brazos County lists 18 859 residents, up from 16 650 in 1890, though the Houston Post misprinted Brazos County as 14 861.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Brazos County
Houston Post
Christian Science Lecture by Judge Ewing in Court House
Hon W FE Ewing of Chicago Illinois will lecture at the court house Tuesday December 4 at 8 p m on Christian Science No charge for admission and no collection All are invited Judge Ewing member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship First Church of Christ Scientist Boston MA B11
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W. FE. Ewing
Chicago
Court House
Christian Science
Judge Ewing
Christian Science Board
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Round Trip Rates to New Orleans for Conference
Agents of the Houston and Texas Central railroad offer round trip tickets to New Orleans for December 2 and 3. Return valid until December 10 at one fare for the round trip plus 2 dollars. M. L. Robbins, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
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Southern Industrial Association
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
New Orleans
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Krause Taylor Big Company at Opera House Opens Dee 3
The Krause Taylor Big Company presents a new show at the Opera House commencing December 3. Producers announce a limited run with tickets available at box office and local outlets.
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Krause-Taylor Big Company
Opera House
Dee
Delay of Peace Will Plead Hidden Treasure in Pekin
P A Bam me, authority on Chinese affairs, argues in St. Petersburg dispatch that Anglo-German ties in China are not solid. He says peace talks stall as Europe delays Pekin withdrawal to avoid uncovering vast hidden treasure and to keep negotiations from concluding. He cites history and rulers who faced harsh fates for perceived duties.
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Pekin
New York
P. A. Bamme
St. Petersburg
The
Herald
Novoe Vremya
China
Europe
Germany
Attila
Tamerlane
Genghis Khan
Want the Barracks replace Vermont as receiving ship
New York reports Admiral Crowinshield urged replacing the Vermont at Brooklyn Navy Yard with the Barracks. The Vermont housed 700 comfortably, once held 1400, with 300 at tables, while the Barracks would fit 1000 men and include full training facilities.
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New York
Vermont
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Colorado
Admiral Crowinshield
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Yard
Galveston Arrests Reported After Early Morning Sweep
Galveston police captured forty five suspects between 1 45 am and 4 am on Wednesday with charges ranging from loafing to assault. Most arrested were found asleep in warehouses, boxcars or shelters and were tried in corporation court with fines typically five dollars or admonitions to seek work or leave the city.
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Galveston
Galveston Police Department
Corporation Court
Rebels Keep Colombia War Active on Pacific Coast
News from Esmeraldas describes rebel action in Cauca and along the Pacific coast. Liberal forces threaten Cali and Buena Ventura while a Taboga expedition with British colors, assisted by gunboats, bombards forts, secures arms, and captures two generals as uprisings disrupt commerce.
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Ecuador
Pacific
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Panama
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Tumaco
Laitan
Salinas
Caucasa
Pacific Coast Line
Boyaco
Darien
Bazadan
Salado
Salamanca
Howes
Commission Modifies Isthmian Canal Report Feasibility Split
Washington Nov 29 The isthmian canal commission has revised its report after talks with administration officials and Panama interests. Initially favoring Nicaragua the panel now also considers the Panama route feasible while the Hay Pauncefote treaty and Nicaragua canal bill move toward Senate passage. Secretary Hay and M Hutin to meet. outcome uncertain.
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Panama
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Senate
United States
Costa Rica
United State
Nicaragua
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Company
Com
Hay
M. Hutin
Dixon School Board Faces Deadlock Over Teaching Positions
Dixon Missouri is in a muddle as two contracts exist for the same class. Miss Cora Strickland had not resigned and resumed control while Miss Gussie Murphy had been hired. A partial shutdown follows as the board remains deadlocked.
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Dixon
Cora Strickland
Gussie Murphy
Hall vs Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe verdict in Waco court
In Judge John G. Winters' court the case of O. Hall against the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway concluded with a $6000 verdict for the plaintiff. Hall proved personal injuries totaling the awarded amount.
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Waco, Tex
John G. Winters
O. Hall
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
Japan Premier Ito Denies Cabinet Instability Reports
A Herald dispatch from Yokohama reports Marquis Ito, Japan's prime minister, refutes claims about ministry stability. The Thina accuses Hoshi Toru, ex-minister in Washington and cabinet member, of libel, likely prompting a suit. They deny turning it into a ministerial issue.
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New York
Marquis Ito
Japan
Yokohama
Thina
Hoshi Toru
Washington
Lodge Likely To Lead Foreign Relations Committee
Washington, Nov 29. Senator Lodge is expected to be advanced to the chairmanship of the foreign relations committee to fill the vacancy from the death of Senator O K Davis. Senators Fry of Maine and Cullom of Illinois outrank Lodge, Frye presiding pro tem and chairing commerce, Cullom heading interstate and foreign commerce.
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Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
O. K. Davis
Fry
Maine
Cullom
Illinois
Massachusetts
Frye
Senate
Commerce
Ocullom
McKinley Names Griggs as Hague Arbitrator
The Herald reports President McKinley has selected Attorney General Griggs as international arbitrator in the Hague conference court.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
McKinley
Griggs
Thanksgiving hop at Col lege features new patent shoes
Parks and Waldrop's displays patent leather and patent viei shoes for the Thanksgiving hop with full dress white vests gloves shirts collars and ties. Also listed is a sale item for a Dawson residence with eight rooms two halls and cisterns and an ad seeking a comfortable rental with furniture.
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College New Lot
Dawson
P. B
Guaranteed Attraction Harrison Bros Minstrels
Harrison Bros Minstrels appear Saturday December 1 with two performances daily as a guarantee of good faith. They will perform in a parade and cake walk on the street this Saturday December 1.
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Harrison Bros’. Minstrels
Exposition Saloon Offers Pure Mt Vernon Rye For Sale
An advertisement from the Exposition Saloon promotes drinking Mt Vernon pure rye and mentions Ford's union shop as a place for best wage in the city. The note is concise and advertisement like with limited readable content.
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Mt. Vernon
Exposition Saloon
Y Ford’s
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