Little Locals News Briefs From Bryan Area
Heavy rains drenched from Nava to the gulf over several days. The I and G N railway washout near Bedias delayed trains for hours last Saturday. Curtis couple welcomed a son Sunday night. A Brazos County Farmers Union Warehouse stockholders meeting was held. Fort Worth division train operations more than doubled in two weeks. Five inmates were moved from the Brazos county jail to penal servitude. Brazos lodge K of P meets with third rank work planned. County court opened with guilty pleas for gaming and assault. The Herring-Brown marriage occurred at the Methodist parsonage. couple will reside in Cameron. A Bry an Progressive League meeting is set to decide on continuation. Stuart Harris reinstated as night operator at The Central depot. George Hearne injured when a heavy coil heater fell on his foot. no bones broken.
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Stuart Harris
Harris
Bryan
Mr. Stuart
Guon. O. Hearne
Mr.Nearme
Cotton Market Sees Light Monday Trade and Price Dip
The cotton market showed little activity with about fifty bales sold at a revised price four cents under Saturdays level. Farmers balked at selling at lower prices despite expected market weakness as cold belt weather and high receipts pressured values. Liverpool futures opened down and American markets fell, with strict low middling at 8 3 16 cents and good middling at 8 11 16 cents.
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Liverpool
Not to Marry Bowles Guthrie
Miss Frances Haskell denied rumors of an engagement to Samuel Bowles Jr. She claimed she was betrothed to Leslie Niblack, Guthrie Leader editor and prominent Democrat. She planned to travel to Dallas with family but missed the train.
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Guthrie
Frances Haskell
East
Samuel Bowles, Jr
Bandit Beats Victim. Groceries Stolen Near Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland on October 19 W H Vansant was assaulted by a bandit who left him insensible. A basket of groceries he was carrying home was stolen. In Denver also on October 19 a storm moved across northeastern Colorado bringing rain and heavy mountain snow. Wires were damaged disrupting electric light and telegraph services and blocking railways and inter urban lines. Multiple accidents and at least one death occurred from contact with downed wires.
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Annapolis, Md
Here
W. H. Vansant
Denver
Colorado
Landslide for Bryan in New York campaign tour
Norman Mack, chairman of the Democratic national committee, arrives to supervise a final push in New York with Bryan and other speakers. He cites a poll of precinct captains in multiple states showing Republican losses of 25 to 40 percent and predicts a landslide victory for Bryan.
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New York
Empire State
Norman Mack
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
United States
Mack
Indiana
Ohio
Erie County
President Roosevelt to Join Outlook as Associate Editor
President Roosevelt signs contract with the Outlook to work as associate editor after his presidency. He will cover political and economic topics as part of his post office.
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New York
Roosevelt
The
Outlook
Battleship Maine Returns to U S After World Cruise
Thick fog shrouded Portsmouth as the Maine, first Atlantic fleet returnee, docked under steam. A thirteen gun salute marked the rear admiral and seven guns answered by the navy yard battery while tugs guided the ship and onlookers cheered. In St Joseph Bryan predicted Taft’s southern vote would not be swayed and avoided state-by-state discussion.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Maine
United States
Navy Yard
Jackies
Washington Statue Removed in Lugano Turmoil
A bronze statue of George Washington was ripped from the top of the quay monument in Lugano Switzerland on October 19 and is believed to have been thrown into the lake by rowdies. Local residents express indignation over the act. The statue, cast in 1851 for an American resident's country home, was later bought by the municipality.
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Lugano
Switzerland
George Washington
Southern Pacific to Spend Million on Precooling Plants
San Francisco Oct 19 The Southern Pacific Railroad announces plans to invest 1,000,000 in precooling plants for fruit and vegetable shipments to reduce decay on long hauls. Two large facilities will be built at Roseville and Colton to handle perishable freight.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Roseville
Colton
Bowles Engagement Linked to Oklahoma Governor Family
The Tribune reports Samuels Bowles Jr. heir to Samuel Bowles of the Springfield Republican will marry Miss Haskell, daughter of Oklahoma Governor. Bowles, a Harvard senior and Bryan supporter, is presently in Oklahoma as this engagement is announced.
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New York
the Tribune
Samuels Bowles, Jr
Samuel Bowles
Springfield Republican
Haskell
Oklahoma
Young Bowles
Bryan
Democratic Club
Harvard
Rider Killed By Live Wire Near Denison Delivery Wagon
Frank Elmore aged nineteen was killed when a live wire fell across a street and he tried to move it with his hand. The contact caused instant death as he attempted to free the line from a delivery wagon.
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Denison
Frank Elmore
Noted Waxahachie Doctor Stricken With Paralysis
Waxahachie Texas October 19 Dr H C Stacey a prominent physician was stricken with paralysis and is in critical condition at his home hospital or residence as reports state from the local city.
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Waxahachie, Tex
H. C. Stacey
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