What will mediation accomplish at Niagara Falls talks
The three mediators meet at Niagara Falls on May 18 to hear grievances from the United States and the Huerta government. The Eagle questions whether mediation can include Carranza and Villa, arguing peaceful pacification hinges on constitutional government and Huerta’s removal.
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Niagara Falls
United States
Huerta
Carranza
Villa
Wilson
Bryan
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Washington
Mexico City
Cyclone Davis Rejoins Democrats After Populist Era
Cyclone Davis long time Populist leader and at large congressional candidate explains his shift to the Democratic party. He cites party changes and Bryan era as reasons, recalling campaign work over many states including speeches for Bryan and Wilson supporters in reformist efforts.
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Cyclone Davis
Cyclone
Pelf
el Paso Times
Philippines
Bryan
Democratic Party
Stevenson
Lincoln
Albert Burleson
Bob Henry
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Wilson
Wilson Gratis
Brazos County Praised for Schools and Climate
The Eagle extols Brazos County claiming it offers ideal weather rain and fertile soil plus top class education with A M College Bryan Baptist Academy Allen Academy Villa Maria Ursuline Convent and city schools. It asserts strong rural schools and broad educational advantages for all ages.
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the Eagle
Brazos
Texas
A & M. College
Bryan Baptist Academy
Allen Academy
Villa Maria Ursuline Convent
Brazos County Promotes Its Ideal Home Qualities
County emphasizes accessible education within and beyond borders and highlights strong rural telephone and daily door delivery mail service. Brazos County presents itself as an ideal home with connected infrastructure inviting settlement.
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Brazos County
Patent fire escape demonstration ends in fatal plunge
In Dallas a salesman died during a test of a new patent fire escape attached to a flagpole seventy five feet high. The safety device failed when the wire broke, sending Tudor head first to the pavement below.
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Dallas
Associated Press
Tex
W. D. Tudor
Pueblo
Colo
McGee
Tudor
Fort Worth road system withstands heavy rains
The county’s million dollar road system survived torrential rains with calm, while emphasizing the need for durable construction and ongoing maintenance. Officials note decades of spending on temporary work but lack steady funding for a full, lasting system.
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Fort Worth
Roosevelt Criticism Sparks Heated Public Debate
An ex president’s attack on the current administration sparks strong reaction. Roosevelt, once a leader, is called out for insinuations about the Wil son era, with critics arguing his own record was far from flawless.
Railroads as greatest public utility and civilizer
The speaker argues that oppressing railroads to protect government is misguided. Railroads, they say, are the government’s key factor and public utility, deserving liberal operating conditions while safeguarding state and public rights.
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Green Bay
Peter Radford and his pals in the Farmers' Union
The East Texas Register questions who the pals of Peter Radford, former Farmers' Union president, are. It suggests Radford and his associates influenced the union to favor ship subsidies, then extend similar favors to the saloon interests. The piece implies the pals are not the broader farmers but a small inner circle.
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Peter Radford
Farmers’ Union
East Texas Register
Register
Confederate Veterans To Meet In Jacksonville Florida
The United Confederate Veterans hold their annual reunion in Jacksonville Florida. The veterans are aged around seventy and soon the muster roll will close as they near immortality with time.
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United Confederate Veterans
Jacksonville
Florida
Batwagon Crowds with Few Seats Left for Converts
The Waxahachie Light reports the Batwagon is crowded but still room for a few more converts. Most are aboard except Colonel Jacob Wolters, leaving only a little space remaining for new entrants.
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Jacob Wolters
Tanners Say Raw Hides Cost Higher Than Old Steak Prices
The president of the National Association of Tanners notes raw hides now cost more than sirloin steaks did thirty five years ago. He warns that soon choice raw hide stew could appear on many bills of fare.
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National Association of Tanners
Cyclone Davis Nominated for Philippine Agriculture Post
Cyclone Davis named for superintendent of an agricultural station in the Philippines as a shorter path to the big State House in Washington. The maneuver reflects a roundabout route back to power, with supporters arguing it fits long term political aims.
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Cyclone” Davis
Philippines
Fort Worth
General Funston presses for orders to march on Mexico City
The text reports General Funston growing tense over Mexican threats and the mining of the Vera Cruz to Mexico City railroad, seeking orders to advance on the capital.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
General Funston
Mexico
A Plain Pot of Soap Inspires Fond Memories
The Fort Worth Star Telegram ruminates on a plain pot of soap as a window to past times. It recalls log heap fires for ashes lye and the old wash place, pressing the shared memories into a poetic tribute to simple domestic toil.
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Fort Worth Star- Telegram
del Rio Herald
Judd Lewis
Bailey Issue Shapes Texas Gubernatorial Feud, Ball Emerges
The East Texas Register notes the Bailey line blurs Bailey and anti Bailey factions in the Texas governor race. Early on the Bailey influence pushed Colonel Ball as the nominee, as Cullen Thomas was deemed unavailable by pro-eliminators despite his anti Bailey stance.
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East Texas Register
Bailey
Colonel Ball
Cullen Thomas
Texas
Thomas
The Woman Beautiful Art Portraits Offer
Dayton Art Portrayal Co offers 12 hand colored art pictures 7x10 inches with free 15x18 framed image. Lifetime money back guarantee. Order today by coin or money order from Dayton Ohio with postpaid delivery.
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Dayton Art Portrayal CO
Dayton
Ohio
Sex Knowledge Illustrated A Sex Education Book Ad
A pamphlet advertising a 320 page book by Winfield Scott Hall on sexual hygiene including marriage happiness, manhood and womanhood, abuses, diseases, and social issues. It cites newspaper praise and offers the work for $1.00 plus 10 cents postage from Miami Publishing Company Dayton Ohio.
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Winfield Scott Hall
Ph DD
M. OD
Leipzig
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Standard Book of Knowledge
Philadelphia Ledger
New York World
Miami Publishing
Dayton, Ohio
New President at Bryan Baptist Academy with Weaver
Trustees choose Rev. M. E. Weaver to head Bryan Baptist Academy and split his duties with First Baptist Church of Bryan. An assistant pastor will be hired to support church and school work as a $50,000 administration building campaign is launched with $25,000 to be raised in Bryan.
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Bryan Baptist Academy
M. E. Weaver
B. Y P
Brpan
Bryant Baptist Academy
A. J Barton
Baptist Education Board
General Convention of Texas
Barton
Bryan
Education Board
Farmer turns winter meat stash into gold mine
A rural farmer grows wealth by converting stored extra meat from a harsh winter into a lucrative venture. Shares of the operation indicate strong demand and profitable returns for the farmer and local community.
Smith Studio Sold to Crow and Booker in Meridian
L. C. Crow of Meridian Texas and Miss Lola Booker purchased the Smith studio in this city. Booker will remain as photographer and the studio will add new equipment, raise standards, and continue high quality service for all clients. The Eagle wishes the new proprietors success.
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L. C. Crow
Meridian
Texas
A. & M. College
Lola Booker
Smith
County Court Adjourned After Three Week Session
The March term of the county court adjourned today after three weeks. Judge Maloney overruled motions for new trials in the Will Johnson abusive language case and the Friday Williams pistol case. Both will be appealed to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Will Johnson
Friday Williams
Maloney
Court of Criminal Appeals
State of
Texas
River and Crops Outlook After Flood Recedes
The Brazos river has fallen to normal level and floodwaters have receded from nearly all overflowed lands. Planters expect limited loss with only a small percentage of cotton needing replanting while a larger share of corn will require replanting. Overall the outlook is encouraging.
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Brazos
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Brazos County Texas 1914
The State of Texas Brazos County sheriff to sell on the first Tuesday in June 1914 at the Brazos County courthouse Bryan Texas a parcel in Mitchells Addition to Bryan described as Lot D James Subdivision Lot 50 containing property conveyed to R A Murray by L D Abbott and E A Abbott deed 1912 unknown heirs of R A Murray liable for 1539 dollars to Della L Parker with costs of suit.
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State of Texas
County of
Brazos
District Court
Brazos County
Della Ll. Parker
L. D. Abbott
E. A. Abbott
R. A. Murray
Court House
Bryan
Mitchell
James
Texas
Ll. D. Abbott
Della L. Parker
A. D
Sheriff Sale Notice in City of Bryan Texas 1914
On May 1 1914 the Brazos County Sheriff announces a public sale for cash on the first Tuesday in June 1914 at the Brazos County courthouse in Bryan Texas. It describes Lots 1 2 3 in Block 151 in Bryan and levies them on Lake Palermo as property of the defendant with $11.07 debts plus costs.
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Lake Palermo
Brazos County
Bryan
Texas
Lake+Palermo
A. D
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