Panama Canal Toll Treaties and the Clayton–Bulwer history
The Bryan Eagle reproduces Galveston News editorial outlining how Britain ceded rights over the Mosquito coast and Bay Islands after the Clayton–Bulwer treaty, the Hay–Pauncefote agreement, and the shift to U S exclusive control. It explains the evolving partnership and the condition that the canal be open to all nations without discrimination.
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Panama Canal
Congress
United States
England
Galveston News
Eagle
J. A. Moore
Mineral Wells
Great Britain
Honduras
Mosquito Coast
Bay Islands
Central America
British Honduras
Mr. Blaine
Pacific
Oregon
Horn
Hay
Panama
Moore
Leo Frank case fuels demand for new trial in Atlanta
The Leo Frank murder case in Atlanta Georgia draws renewed attention as supporters call for a new trial. The trial judge doubted guilt, press across Georgia urges fairness, and the Eagle cautions against executing without moral certainty in this high profile case.
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Leo Frank
Atlanta
Frank
Mary Phagan
Eagle
Press of
Georgia
The
Atlanta Journal
Road Tax Proposal for Better County Highways
The Eagle editors endorse a new road tax idea after hearing a country gentleman suggest that every able bodied man aged 21 to 60 pay three dollars annually. This, added to the road tax fund, could fund and maintain good roads, replacing current methods and seeking public buy in.
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the Eagle
Eagle
Causes for Domestic Trouble in Chicago
The Chicago Court of Domestic Relations reports drunkenness as the leading cause of unhappy cases at 46 percent last year. Interfering in-laws, immorality, ill temper, immaturity, and laziness follow with smaller shares. The court also urges laws to make wardens contribute to dependent relatives.
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Court of Domestic Relations
Chicago
Tyler Courier-Times
Williams Focuses Senate on Probe Costs and Waste
The Houston Post laments probes over the last four years costing 164 514 dollars as often politically driven and wasteful. It urges stripping red tape to reveal plain facts and reduce government burdens to half.
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John Sharp Williams
Senate
Houston Post
Bed Rock
Statewide at Large Congressional race draws many hopefuls
The Brownwood Bulletin lists candidates seeking the office of Congressman at Large from Texas. Named contenders include D. E. Garrett and Hatton W. Sumners, with Sumners not seeking re election and pursuing a Dallas district bid. Others named are Jeff McLemore W. P. Lane J. H. Lowry A. W. Walker Cyclone Davis E L Doheney Will A. Harris A. D. Rogers R. B. Humphrey and possibly Lee Shields as of yet unfinished.
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D. E. Garrett
Houston
Jeff McLemore
W. P. Lane
Fort Worth
J. H. Lowry
Honey Grove
A. W. Walker
Dallas
Cyclone Davis
Sulphur Springs
E. L. Doheney
Paris
Will A. Harris
A. D. Rogers
Decatur
R. B. Humphrey
Throckmorton
Lee Shields
Santa Anna
Hatton W. Sumners
Sumners
Congress
Jack Beall
Brownwood Bulletin
Judge Maloney Card Highlights Road Policy
The Eagle notes Judge Maloney as a supporter of the road question and marks him as favoring the best results. It also explains the newspaper’s stance that funds for first class highways are unattainable. A sand clay road from Bryan to College is proposed as a practical alternative with no hope for a first class road.
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Eagle
Candidate Judge Robertson Touts Farmer Plight in Bid
Judge W F Robertson of Dallas, a gubernatorial candidate, mounts a farmers burden theme in his campaign song. He claims his soul mourns the farmers troubles and suggests prior concern for farmers before seeking office.
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W. F. Robertson
Dallas
Street cusser called nuisance by Eagle and Post
The Eagle joins the Houston Post in denouncing the street cusser as the greater abomination compared with the sidewalk spitter. The piece urges arrest and fines to the limit, with a second offense resulting in removal to the seat.
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Eagle
The
Houston Post
Signs Of Spring In A Patchwork Tale Of Birds And Bull
A Valdosta style rural chronicle notes signs of spring with sightings of a bluebird a lark a groundhog and ducks. Residents debate the season noting buzzards geese maple sap and calf births while election talk and regional disputes surface amid playful dated humor.
West Side Tennis Club formed for spring and summer play
The city forms the West Side Tennis Club with L. A. Spell as temporary president and Bernard Stewart as temporary secretary and treasurer. One court exists now with plans for more as membership grows. Miss Mattie Tyler, former postmistress at Courtlandt Virginia and McKinley appointee, has lost her position.
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West Side Tennis Club
L. A. Spell
Bernard Stewart
Mattie Tyler
John Tyler
Courtlandt
Miss Tyler
McKinley
Free London Tango Necklace Evelyn Thaw Bracelet Offer
American Sales Company of Dayton Ohio promotes a luxury jewelry offer with a free Tango necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet to buyers sending 50 cents for a big box of Spearmint Gum. The ad targets New York society women and other large cities, limiting orders to two per party and excluding dealers.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Wellborn News Notes Reinstate W G Neeley As Agent
W G Neeley former agent of the Houston and Texas Central Railway at Wellborn has been reinstated as agent here. He has served four years locally and his friends welcome his return. R G Neeley, the previous agent, will go to Bryan as second trick operator. Several locals, including J Royder, visited Bryan on business. The Bryan rate for telephone service is set at 15 cents rather than 25. Weather delays push back phone connections. Rock Prairie school closed with a rainy picnic at the schoolhouse. A child’s tribute highlighted Miss Blanche Hanna’s year's work and devotion to the community.
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W. G. Neeley
Houston & Texas Central Railway Company
Wellborn
R. G. Neeley
Bryan
J. (. Royder
New Telephone Company
Baker
Ben Hyden
W. E. Gandy
G. F. Lée
Fort Worth
G. M. Wilkerson
R. P. McMinn
Millican
Verna Hanna
Rock Prairie School
Devil's Lake
Blanche Hanna
Dayto Portrayal Co Offers Hand Colored Panels
Advert announces 7x10 inch hand colored portraits by famous artists with rapid phototone process on art paper. Includes free 15x18 large piece with orders, plus entire set offer at 1.25 dollars. Money back guarantee. Dayton, Ohio.
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Dayto Portrayal CO
Ohio
Miss Hanna Praised as Worthy Educator by OurGounty
Community notes praise Miss Hanna as an exemplary teacher while W B Eidson shows dim spirits today. Otis Williams of Massey Business College Houston has returned home after training and seeks a position offering at least one hundred dollars. A Friday night dance was hosted at Johnnie McCulloch’s home drawing a large Wellborn crowd. Sunday school guests at Minter Springs included Edell Jeff Lyle Douglas Charley Sam Royder and Brandon Trussell.
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Johnnie McCulloch
Wellborn
Minter Springs
Edell
Jeff
Lyle
Douglas
Charley
Sam Royder
Brandon Trussell
Tex
Prohibition Meeting Backs Ball for Governor in Brazos County
A Brazos County Prohibition Democrats meeting at the county courthouse endorsed Colonel Thomas H. Ball for governor. County Chairman I. M. Cook presided, with J. J. Ray recording proceedings. A campaign committee led by F. L. Henderson was formed to organize precincts and Ball clubs.
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Brazos County
A. W. Walker
I. M. Cook
Thomas H. Ball
J. J. Ray
J. H. Allen
W. T. Young
F. L. Henderson
Ed Hall
J. T. Lawler
C. 8. Jones
Colonel Ball
Notice to Hunters on Navasota River Pasture
Landowner Mrs H Kurten Sr posts pasture on the Navasota river and warns against trespassing or hunting with threats of prosecution to full extent of the law.
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Navasota
H. Kurten
Secret Sex Knowledge Book Promoted As Essential Guide
A metropolitan ad promotes a 320 page sex education book by Winfield Scott Hall detailing sexual hygiene, marriage happiness, abuses, diseases, and social issues. It targets nurses teachers doctors lawyers preachers social workers and the general public with plain truths under a plain wrapper for $1.00 plus 10 cent postage.
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Winfield Scott Hall
M. OD
Leipzig
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Standard Book of Knowledge
Philadelphia Ledger
New York World
Miami Publishing Company
Dayton, Ohio
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Yoakum Herald
Davenport
Post
al Young
Jest Barrett
Joe Norvell
Doc Allen
Crick
Reno
Bill Short
Bill Lopez
Dave Best
Nakomia
Dan ‘Pope
Bill Acres
Edee
Ais
Doc Emeric
Litchfield
Doc
Billjoper
Montgomery Ounty
Flood County
Minn
Gymor Eberhart
Ebberhart
Minnesota
Registe Texas Papers
South Corporation
Texas Register
London
Wellborn News Notes
Prohibition Mace
Dacy
Severa’s
Severa
Severa Co
Cedar Rapids Far
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