Various News Snippets From The Daily Eagle
The Daily Eagle notes include remarks on the supreme court asserting railroad commission jurisdiction, train sheds planned for Grand Central depot in Houston, and Roosevelt’s hinted book title. It also mentions coal production, Bryan praising a progressive town, Hillsboro mill shipments, and President Mitchell winning nine of thirteen worker demands. Obituaries report San Jacinto veteran 83, and local anecdotes cover Trav. Henderson’s ties to Austin and Carrie Nation being heckled by students.
Central Texas Fair Military Day draws large crowds
The fourth day of the Central Texas Fair featured a grand military parade with flying artillery and Texas volunteer guards, a sham battle, and a balloon ascent. Five thousand attended the races and events from morning to afternoon, with awards going to C. W. Lloyd for best saddle horse and Mrs. Froy Dansby for most graceful lady rider.
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Banda
Flying Artillery
Texas Volunteer Guards
Fourth Infantry Band
Mayor’s Guards
Waco
Nevil Ross
Calvert Light Guards
Geo. R. Dashiell
Bryan Light Guards
Geo, Winter
Sergeant Baldwin
C. W. Lloyd
Reagan
R. W. Downard
Dr. Mondrick
Froy Dansby
May Wilson
Races At The Fairgrounds Highlight Fast Times
The afternoon program at the fairgrounds featured four races. Clay Chief won the trotting mile heats with Petitioner second and Evelyn third in 2:33. Ardago took the running half mile dash, Beatrice was second, Sam Bennett third in 51 seconds. Monte Carlo won the untrained roadsters half mile event with Robert I second and Lula Dyer third in 1:25. Maud Connally won the quarter mile dash in the final race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Chief
Petitioner
Evelyn
Ardago
Beatrice
Sam Bennett
Monte Carlo
Robert I
Lula Dyer
Maud Connally
Buffalo Bill Show Set For Site Between Allen Academy and Ursuline
The Buffalo Bill Wild West will perform today at a field between the Allen Academy and the Ursuline convent. Two shows are scheduled at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The grounds are ample and easily accessible, deemed ideal for the big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Allen Academy
Ursuline Convent
Belle wins fifth race at 2:29 pace. Monte Carlo takes sixth
In fifth race over mile heats Belle wins with Greg Fox second and Jim mie C third in 2:29. Sixth race, half mile heats, Monte Carlo wins with Nettie Dillard second and Robert I third in 1:25. White Man placed second overall behind Astin in prior result.
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White Man
Johnnie Astin
Belle
Greg Fox
Jimmie C
Monte Carlo
Nettie Dillard
Robert I
Coal Strike Begins With Massive Losses and Fatalities
The coal strike began on May 12 with total costs of 135 million dollars and wages lost by workers recorded at 28.3 million. Reports indicate twenty fatalities and 10,000 troops deployed in the region.
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Faust
Lucile
Burns
Longfellow
Whittier
Wilson & Jenkins
the Daily Eagle
Mai! Matter
Y Connelly & Carnes
Supreme Court
the Railroad Commission
Schley
Houston
Admiral
Dallas
Grand Central Depot
Roosevelt
United States
Bryan
Hillsboro
Mitchell
R. Bostick
San Jacinto
San Saba
Santa Anna
Trav. Henderson
Austin
Congress
State Capitol
Arrie Nation
Alderman Davis
Carrie
Gentral Texas
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
Hal
Hunter
Chatham
San Antonio
Pain
Pompei
THE
Texas Railroad
L. Trice
D. J. Price
V.P
G.M. G.P
T.A
H. B. Dorsey
Wr Handila
S.h.allphin
C. M. Proctor
Tyler Haswell
Prin
John Wittman
J. M. Caldwell
Mram
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