Bryan Club Plans April Meeting for College Support
W. R. Cavitt signs a letter extolling railroad men for securing adequate state funds for the growing institution. He notes plans to print pamphlets from the Rockport club proceedings for Bryan. The letter hopes a new east west railroad through Bryan and public aid will advance the college and local progress. The author asks Bryan residents to support these efforts.
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Bryan
Rockport
W. R. Cavitt
Railroad Club hopes for strong Bryan support
Editor Eagle prints a letter from E B Cushing president of A and M College Alpha Phi fraternity and Houston East West Texas railroad superintendent advocating Bryan hospitality for the Texas Railway Club meeting in April. He urges city officials to aid entertainment and program efforts and hopes to attract 1000 students to the college in time.
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Eagle
E. B. Cushing
A. and M. College Alpha Phi
Houston, East & West Texas Railroad
Texas Railway Club
Bryan
Grant
Alpha Phi
Railway Club
A Touchy Old Commodore on His Own Man of War
A Boston yard commodore insisted on appointing his own religious oversight, ejecting chaplains and reliefs when dictated, and asserting he was bishop of the diocese. The tale reflects stern self authority and nautical humor, ending with quips on nerve and propriety.
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Boston Yard
Billy McMasters
Billy
Peace Commission Sees Spanish Uproar Over Philippines
Paris Oct 7 The American and Spanish peace commissioners met again as Washington hints and Merritt talks shape the U S position on the Philippines. Spaniards press for rights and equities despite potential loss while reports from Gaulois claim McKinley may accept Manila Luzon debt relief and trade concessions as a basis for settlement.
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Paris
Washington
United States
Merritt
Philippine Islands
Gaulois
Judge Day
Madrid
Ganlois
United State
Griggs
Trenton
N. J
Spain
Manila
Luzon
McKinley
Emperor of China Not a Dead Man Sits Beside Dowager Empress
London dispatch reports the regency restored with the empress dowager meeting the cabinet daily beside the emperor. Yang Lu is named chief Manchu, and the Chi Le viceroy is a Manchu, signaling limited shift in power between Chinese and Manchu elites.
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London
Pekin
Times
Uesday
Yang Lu
Prince Kung
Chi le
Pekin Escort Train Accepted After Diplomatic Plea
The Times correspondent reports China yields to powers by agreeing to a special train to bring foreign escorts from Tien Tsin after pleas to avoid capital humiliation. Madrid moves to disband historic military classes and speed Cuban garrison return as Augustin arrives from the Philippines. Corbett McCoy match canceled due to multilateral complications at Hawthorne club.
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London
Pekin
The
Times
Tsung Liuamen
China
Tien Tsin
Madrid
Cuba
Augustin
Philippines
New York
Corbett-McCoy
David Nugent
Hawthorne Athletic Club
Buffalo
Dry goods merchant closes doors in Waxahachie
Waxahachie Texas Oct 7 D Brin dry goods merchant closed his doors with stock valued between 40000 and 40000 dollars and 25 or 30 years in business noted as one of the town's best merchants. Beeville Texas Oct 7 in a card game dispute Ed Greenwood was seriously cut with a knife, possibly fatally, both parties described as colored.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Beeville
Ed Greenwood
Naval Navigators Reveal Vast Knowledge and Duties
The article outlines the navigator’s crucial role on a warship, requiring extensive nautical, geographical, meteorological, and hydrographic expertise. It details celestial observations, log keeping, port surveys, weather reporting, and the balance of speed, fuel, and seaworthiness under sail or steam.
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Navy Department
Washington
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Edward R. Emmel, Ph.g
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Ting
R.B. Templeman & Son
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Bureau of Navigation
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Philadelphia Times
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