Hardy the Nominee Telegram From Austin
A telegram from Austin dated Oct 25 reports a supreme court decision in Hardy Mays nominates that Hardy achieved a complete victory. Messrs Seth Mooring and John E. Astin in Bryan confirmed the update via Lewis Carpenter.
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Austin
Texas
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Bryan
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Tell
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Democratic nominee Rufus Hardy placed on Sixth District ballot
Under direction from County Clerk W C Boyett Deputy Clerk G R Wicker informed the supreme court’s decision in the Hardy Mays contest Judge Rufus Hardy’s name was added to the Democratic congressional ballot for the Sixth district and the ballot posted in the county clerk’s office as required by law.
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W. C. Boyett
G. R. Wicker
Supreme Court
Austin
Hardy-Mays
Rufus Hardy
Congress
Last Day for Wood Delivery at 3.50 Cord Price
A note offers wood delivery at 3.50 per cord for the last day, warning buyers that waiting could raise to 5.00. Contact: C G Walker at 914.
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C.G. Walker
Fire devastates Commerce lodging house in Kansas City
A blaze at the Chamber of Commerce building in the River View district of Kansas City Kansas started early this morning on the ground floor. About 200 people slept on the upper floors. Four dead were listed by 8 o clock including Robert Mason and the Sparks baby. Dozens were injured and thirty families, about 100 people, were displaced as rescuers used ladders after flood of flames. Several missing include Charles Carlin and Mrs Brigman with two children.
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Kan
Chamber of Commerce
River
Robert Mason
John A. Sparks
John Lynch
D. B. Young
Lynch
Sparks
Arthur Childress
J. F. Branahan
George A. Sparks
Charles Carlin
Nelson-Morris’ Packing Company
J. W. Brigman
George Melton
Maud Winslow
Texas Penitentiary Report Urges New Plants and Reforms
The biennial report from Superintendent Baker to the governor proposes a cotton mill and binder twine plant at Huntsville for female convicts with an updated sewerage system at Rusk and a new supplies building. It also recommends enlarging the furniture factory, adding a dentist, and using existing buildings for expansion. Prison population shows an 111 decline. 32 percent white 57 percent Black 10 percent Mexican and some Indians. Total pardons two years 189 with 131 escapes 51 recaptured and 120 deaths. Convicts delivered to the penitentiary 2,239 men and 69 women. reform school intake 159 boys.
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Austin
Baker
Huntsville
Rusk
Smuggling of Religious Pictures Revealed in San Antonio
Deputy collector Emmet Rountree seized two Winnipeg mailed packages containing religious pictures smuggled via second class mail. Publishers sent the images nationwide to religious readers who sold them and forwarded a share. A local woman reported selling hundreds, with notices sent to the treasury. The pictures feature Bible characters and “God Bless Our Home” mottoes, carrying a duty of 20 cents per pound.
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San Antonio
Emmet Rountree
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Treasury Department
Pickpockets Busy on Missouri Kansas Texas Trains
Dallas police report widespread pickpocketing on MKT trains. On No 204 a businessman lost $100 in money and notes while other passengers had smaller losses. Three empty checkbooks were found in seats. two suspects were identified but fled.
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Dallas
Texas
Anglo American Arctic expedition sails for winter quarters
Letters from the expedition say the Duchess of Bedford left Victoria May 20 and reached Port Hope July 25, aiming for Minto Inlet to establish winter quarters. On July 8 a fogged Behring Strait near-miss prompted a threatened irons incident aboard the revenue cutter. A supply of dogs was secured at St. Lawrence Island for ice trips as the crew plans a beach camp at Prince Albert Land.
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Victoria
Port Hope
Minto Inlet
Prince Albert Land
Behring Straits
Teller City
Parker
Cook
Revenue
Point Barrow
St. Lawrence Island
Thomas Knocks Out Fitzpatrick in Sixteenth Round
San Francisco reports champion welterweight Joe Thomas knocking out Dick Fitzpatrick of Chicago in the sixteenth round of a scheduled thirty. Thomas controlled the bout from the start and ended with a crushing left to the jaw followed by a right that floored Fitzpatrick for nine seconds, ending the contest as Fitzpatrick rose only to be decked again. Fitzpatrick showed defensive skill but could not punish the champion.
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San Francisco
Joe Thomas
Dick Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Colma
Thomas
Fitzpatrick
Mexican finance minister dismisses rail purchase link
New York Oct 95 Senor Don Jose Limaniour Mexican minister of finance says his visit has no relation to the rumored Mexican government purchase of the railroad. Reports say the St Louis syndicate led by H Clay Pierce may be ready to sell but the government remains passive.
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New York
Don Jose Limaniour
Tral
St. Louis
H. Clay Pierce
Minnesota Exceeds Contract Speed in Trials
Rockland Maine October 25 The battleship Minnesota surpassed its contract speed with an average of 18.869 knots. Its best run reached 19.412 knots. By comparison the Louisiana averaged 18.61 knots on its best five runs during its acceptance trial last December.
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Rockland
Minnesota
Louisiana
Pope's Physician Reports Patient Improves After Foot Swelling
Dr. Lapponi, the pope's physician, said on Thursday the patient showed improvement with the foot swelling nearly gone, pains ceased, and temperature normal. A British pilgrimage was received.
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Rome
Lapponi
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A. W. Wilkerson
Love Letter
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Sterling
Emmet
Maloney
Mbuuren & Chatham
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Bryan Steam Laundry
Mound City
E. J. Jenkins
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Joe B. Reed
M. L. Robbins
Houston
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