Prohibitionists Win Kaufman County by Large Margin
The prohibitionists carried Kaufman county Saturday by a large majority. J. D. Steele of Millican reports solid returns from his crops with $76 from three quarters of an acre of sweet potatoes and $30 from cucumbers, some ruined by high water. J. H. White of Wixon and Steele note upland rice is a success in Brazos county, with twenty sacks per acre and potential returns of about $60 per acre at $3 per sack.
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Kaufman County
Eagle
Steele
J. H. White
Wixon
Eagle Office
J. D. Steele
Brazos County
Mr. Steele
Weeklong District Court jury panel sworn in
The district court opened its criminal docket for the week with jurors sworn in: W. T. James J. J. Vandiver E. A. Peters J. M. Kincannon J. L. Prater J. A. Adkins W. D. Stallings W. J. Graham D. McDougald G. B. Hensarling W. A. Dodson W. L. Powers W. B. Grice J. B. Carroll Sam M. Hunter J. D. Goen J. E. Bullock H. F. Todd T. B. Goodman C. Q. Dulaney J. P. Cargill S. H. Brockman. Buster Haley pled guilty to a felony and received five years in the penitentiary. George Moselye and Charlie Medlock pled guilty to burglary and forgery respectively and drew two-year terms. Henderson Hitchcock, colored, faced an assault to murder charge and went to trial.
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Henderson Hightower
Bryan Eagle Ends Paper Deliveries for Nonpaid Subscriptions
The Bryan Eagle announces that after October 1 all papers not prepaid will be discontinued with no exceptions. The Caldwell News-Chronicle voice notes support and hopes this policy leads to broader adoption among first class weeklies including the News-Chronicle. Patrons reportedly endorse the plan.
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Bryan Eagle
The
Eagle
News-Chronicle
Caldwell News- Chronicle
Quarantine enforcement and civic notices across Texas
In Austin state health inspectors report rigid enforcement of quarantine against Nuevo Laredo and parts of Mexico, with public excitement subsiding. Comptroller records 4000 dollar city of Quanah independent school district bonds. Anderson says Abilene epileptic colony opens Oct 1 after stocking institution supplies. Texas delegates named for National Prison association meeting in Louisville October 3 to 8. Waco judge urges closing gambling houses and prosecutions. Gerald to arbitrate Bell Water plant price in Waco.
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Abilene
Anderson
Lanham
Texas
National Prison Association
Louisville
Searcy Baker
John B. Wortham
Huntsville
William Clemons
New Braunfels
J. S. Rice
Houston
S. M. Fry
Fort Worth
Boers Move to Mexico Colony Near Ortiz Station
General W D Snyman a Boer war leader has moved his family to a new colony near Ortiz station on the Mexican Central. Fifty families are en route from South Africa to join him at Monterey Mexico on September 21.
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Mexico
Monterey
Mex
W. D. Snyman
Ortiz Station
Mexican Central
South Africa
Booker T Washington sails for Europe for rest
Boston Sept 21 Booker T Washington will sail for Europe in a few days and remain there several weeks seeking rest. He has not been well since a trip to California last winter when he delivered numerous addresses.
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Europe
Boston
Booker T. Washington
California
Jett Testifies He Had Been Drinking Day of Tragedy
Curtis Jett testified in Cynthiana Kentucky that on the day of the shooting he was drinking. He placed his actions around Hargis Bros Store the courthouse and a room with James Hargis King Ford Ed Callahan and Douglas Hayes. The shooting appeared to originate from the courthouse and Jett’s cross examination produced a tense, evasive performance.
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Cynthiana
Curtis Jett
Hargis Bros
Hargis
James Hargis King Ford
Ed Callahan
Douglas Hayes
Jett
Price of bar silver reaches two year high
New York on September 21 reports commercial bar silver rising to 59 cents per ounce, its highest price since July 1, 1901.
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New York
Lipton Improves After Illness. No Further Bulletins Planned
Chicago Sept 21 Sir Thomas Lipton has passed a comfortable night since his illness. his condition has improved so satisfactorily that physicians now consider further bulletins unnecessary.
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Chicago
Thomas Lipton
Masque balls banned in Paris and other brief items
News in brief reports Masque balls forbidden in Paris. A Chicago street car conductor threw a woman off a car leaving her crippled for life. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland plans a year in Egypt. Mayor Russell of Gans kills two Cherokee men advancing on his son. Reuben Pitts acquitted in Piedmont trial. Rosa Alexander killed near San Angelo by accidental shotgun discharge. Lewis Yarbey loses head after Santa Fe train near Ardmore. Fred Burnett on trial in Bonham for killing In man Johnson given thirty years. Jasper Quartz Gold and Copper Mining charter worth 1.5 million. Manila Hotel de Oriente purchased for government use at 312000. F E Sauls of Webb City turns 100. Tamer Ricardo nearly killed by a lion in St Louis. Dr S H Stout interred in Dallas with Confederate veterans and Masons.
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Paris
France
Chicago
Wilhelmina
Holland
Egypt
Russell
Gans
Reuben Pitts
Piedmont
S. C
Rosa Alexander
San Angelo
Tex
Lewis Yarbey
Santa Fe
Ardmore
Fred Burnett
Bonham, Tex
Man Johnson
Jasper Quartz Gold and Copper Mining Company of
Lawton
Ohls
Hotel de Oriente
Manila
F. E. Sauls
Webb City
Washington
Roosevelt
Tamer Ricardo
St. Louis
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Fuurke
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Bryan Texas
Millican
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Ses
W. T. James
J. J. Vandiver
E. A. Peters
J. M. Kincannon
J. L
Graham Bro
Emmel’s Precription Pharmacy
Hunter
Chatham
Waco
Scott
District Court
Gerald
City of
Bell Water Company
A. D. McConnico
Agt
J. L. Fountain
Bryan, Texas
St Lowte Hospital
Mark Smith
Pooh Bah
Mobile
Ala
Smith
Day
Auditorium
Joseph Day
Mr. Day
8. H. Stout
Clarendon
Dallas
Confederate Veterans and Masons
Geo. A. Adams
Yntainee
Seseieie
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Ku Kokoboe
Bae
MO. A. Moore
Scessor
A. D McConnico
John A. Moore
Franklin
Bryan
E. J. Jenkins
Wilmer McCorquodale
Finest Gaspand
McCorquodale
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