John Brock Killed On Cameron Bridge
A night watchman, John F. Brock, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was struck and killed by a southbound Katy train while riding a velocipede on the Sapp crossing bridge near Cameron. He leaves a wife and children. funeral planned at D. S. Todd's residence near Watson Branch. The text notes a legislature session delay and ongoing quorum issues in Cameron.
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Sapp
Little River
Cameron
John F. Brock
Pleasant Hill
Watson Branch
Rockdale
Brock
D. S. Todd
Favorite Dry Goods Opens Millinery in Spring Style
The Favorite Dry Goods Company held its spring opening of artistic headwear and fine dress fabrics. The millinery department showcased many hats admired by a large crowd of Cameron ladies and visiting guests, with gracious staff making the event enjoyable and very successful. Mr. A W Taber noted this season as highly satisfactory for the store.
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Cameron
A. W. Taber
Farm fracas and shooting prompt injuries on Wilson property
Reports describe a violent incident at the Wilson farm this week where a Black woman sustained severe head injuries. The Herald withholds details, noting rumors circulate and that such matters are for the courts to decide.
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Wilson Farm
The
Herald
Postmaster Sam Law Reports Busy Farms in County
Postmaster Sam Law of Ad Hall traveled to Cameron on Wednesday and described a bustling farming area with many laborers working in his county.
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Sam Law
Ad Hall
Cameron
Longest Letter on Record Exceeds All Expectations
A former Philadelphian now in Chicago wrote a vacation letter to a Windy City friend that allegedly spans about 450 feet when uncoiled. He used thin tape paper, similar to telegraph tape, writing a single line from start to end across a woolen center, creating a record setting missive.
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Chicago
Windy City
He Held Wilkes Booth At Washington Navy Yard
Albert Chase died at the National Soldiers' Home in Togus Maine after a long life of service He served as sergeant of the guard at the Washington navy yard bridge the night Lincoln was murdered Chase detained Booth briefly but Booth was allowed to go Chase later received part of the Booth reward.
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Albert Chase
National Soldiers
Togus
John Wilkes Booth
Navy Yard
Washington
Lincoln
Booth
Chase
Chinese Decoration for American Consul Dr Samuel L Gra jzey
The Chinese government awarded the Double Dragon order to American consul Dr Samuel L Gra jzey at Foo Chow. The silver star features a large sapphire and pink coral with two Manchu inscribed dragons. It is worn on a yellow ribbon. Congress must grant leave to accept.
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Samuel L. Gra Jzey
Foo Chow
Congress
Big Steve Rowan Helps Drunk Man To Casey's Beat
A Chicago policeman known as Big Steve Rowan is the hero of a humorous anecdote in Lippincott's Magazine. He finds a weary man unable to move, helps him to his feet, and guides him across the road to Casey's beat, hoping the court will curb their antics.
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Big Steve
Rowan
Chicago
Lippincott’s
Casey
Th’ Polis Court
Mrs. Grant Receives Mikado Gift of Crown Prince Image
The Emperor of Japan sent Mrs. U S Grant an autograph letter and a framed picture of the Japanese crown prince’s newborn son. The Mikado expresses warm thanks for Mrs Granta gift and renews friendship with the Grant family recalling the General’s visit years ago.
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U. S. Grant
Japan
Fraternal Group Travel Tickets On Sale Across Texas
Round trip tickets are offered for multiple gatherings across Texas including Fort Worth Austin San Antonio New Braunfels Galveston Palestine and Galveston with sale dates in April and varying return deadlines. The announcements cover Knights of Pythias Templar Knights and other affiliated organizations with precise sale periods and return windows.
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Grand Lodge Knights of Py
Fort Worth
Santa Fe
Grand Common Knights Templar
Austin
The
Methodist Church
Borne
Texas
State Epworth League
Conté
San Antonio
Lim
Grand Council United Com Travelers of America
Retur Grand Lodge Sons of
New Braunfels
New Braunfelville
State Lumbermens
Asac
Galveston
State Baptist Foreign Misavention
Palestine
Cbarcc
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Cheeves Bros
Mony
New Spring
Batiste
Eagle
Cameron, Texas
Belton Street
F. A. Liddell of
Yarrellton
H. E. Ellis
Elliot Paper Co
Dallas
John Brock
Wilkes Booth
Mrs. Grant and the
California
Switzerland
America
Iest
Cohtegee
W. S. Keenan, G. P. A
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