Prohibition rally opens in Waco led by George Stuart
The opening speech by Rev George Stuart in Waco drew an audience of 4000 to 4500 as the Anti Saloon League campaign for 1909 in Texas began. He framed prohibition as a fight for the village and warned that Democratic politics could be harmed by opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
St. Paul
Palestine
George Ehdom
Evangel
Southern
Sam Jones
Anti-Saloon League
George Stuart
Fort Worth
Sterling P. Strong
Bowie
Democratic
Texas
Ei County
Benham
Jesus
E. E. Ingram
Stuart
Thns
Democratic Party
Ten In The Speaker City Of Waco
A brief item notes ten individuals connected to the city of Waco appear in a speaker event. Details on names and roles are limited in the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Train Crash Near Muskogee Kills Two, Injures Fifteen
Southbound Missouri, Kansas and Texas passenger No. 5 collided head on with a northbound freight three miles north of Muskogee. Two trainmen were killed and fifteen passengers injured. Engineer James Lanihan of the freight and Buddie West of Parsons, Kansas died in the wreck. Two hundred passengers were aboard when the crash occurred. damage with engines and cars telescoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoger
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Muskogee
Buddie West
Parsons
Kan
West
James Lantham
St. Louis
Texas
Old Mexico
Lanihan
W. B. Newton
Dentpon
J. J. Dial
Sulphur Springs
Tex
L. E. Kelton
Corsicana
Harry van Eaton
Dalas
John C. and
Gustav Granada
Akron
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promises Quick Vital Boost
Tired nerves and low energy blamed on spring fatigue are claimed to improve within 48 hours with Dr. Shoop's Restorative. The tonic is presented as strengthening nerves, appetite, digestion, and overall vigor, with rapid vitality return. Sold by all dealers.
Noted Exposer of Golden Circle Buried in Chicago
Felix Grundy Stidger known for exposing the Knights of the Golden Circle was buried in Chicago on May 16 after dying at his home. A civil war secret service man in the last two years, he infiltrated the southern sympathizer group and rose to its top ranks. After the war his life was repeatedly threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Grundy Stidger
Golden Circle
Chicago
General Grant
Richmond
Stidger
Secret Service
Tornado Carrying Papers Traced From Gilliam to Waldo
A Waldo Arkansas report describes wind driven debris from a Gilliam Louisiana tornado. A rain of leaves and papers including a paid check and a merchant invoice were found in Waldo next day, suggesting the cyclone crossed the area, wrecking Gilliam but causing no damage there.
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Gilliam
Waldo
Ark
Little Rock
Gazette
Louisiana
Joint Texas and Federal Troops to Hold Maneuvers at Leon Springs
Adjutant General Newton announced that the Texas National Guard and Federal troops will conduct joint maneuvers at Leon Springs from July 2 to 11. An encampment at Camp Mabry is planned as part of the exercise with a congressionally allotted 1 million dollar appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Springs
Austin
Newton
Department of Texas
Texas National Guard
Mabry Thiemer
Texas Militia
Congress
Dallas Doorway Killing Ties to Congressman Brother
Dick Beall of Waxahachie, brother of Congressman Jack Beall, was shot and killed in a doorway on Elm Street in Dallas. Tom Kent confessed to firing and was jailed after deputies responded to the sheriff. Eyewitness W B Kimball described Beall and William Skaggs near Burns saloon. Beall died as Skaggs helped him inside. Beall, a 50 year old painter, left a widow and three daughters and a son in Dallas. Congressman Beall was notified in Washington.
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Dallas
Dick Beall
Waxahackie
Jack Beall
Elm Street
Tom Kent
Sheriff's Office
J. J. Ledbetter
L. J. Coates
Kent
Beall
Congressman Beall
Washington
Earthquake Recorded in Washington D C Seismograph
A strong earthquake lasting about one hour was recorded in Washington D C by the weather bureau seismograph. Chief Willis L Moore says the origin was about 3200 miles away with a peak period from 3 39 62 to 8 56 in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Bureau
Appointed to Clerkship in Comptroller's Department
Albert T. Hoehn, formerly a Rock Island locomotive engineer, has been appointed to a clerkship in the comptroller's department, succeeding Ruth Love who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert T. Hoehn
Geckante
Comptroller’s Department
Rock Island
Ruth Love
Extensive Purchase of Coal Property in West Virginia
The Federal Coal and Coke company near Fairmont West Virginia has been bought by the New England Gas and Coke company of Boston for a cash spot price of 1 250 000. The
sale covers extensive property holdings and signals a major consolidation in the coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Federal Coal and Coke Company
Fairmont
W. Va
New England Gas and Coke Company of
Boston
Baile Northward Francisco May 19 Atlan Golden See
Baile Northward Francisco May 19 Atlan Golden See. Fragmentary lines suggest a maritime or travel note with possible place names. No clear event details or outcomes emerge from the truncated text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baile
Francisco
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Edith Mason
Lanigan
Mackegee
Katy
A, W. W. Guoee
Phone
Drs. Greer & Denson
Physicians & Surgeons
J. P. Creel
W. W. Cuamnans
Attombeys-At-Law
Pe Equare
O. L
Henderson J.L. Lockett
J. Henderson
Lockett
Milam County
CamsBron, Texas
Sam Little
Joe
W. T. Hefley
Councellor
Hefley Building
First National Bank
Norfolk
The
African Methodist
Episcopal Church
General Conference
Reuben Solomon
House
Jackson,Tenn
George
Downy
J. K. Freeman
Attorney - At- Law
Wenera
Hedey
G- B- Taylor
Geo. A.thomas & Son Drugy Store
D. Monroe
Cameron
Geo. A. Thomas’ Ty
Tt. M. Cox
M. G. Cox
COX & Cox
Attorneys At Law
Real Estate and Loan Agents
Northside Courthouse Square
Edwin Gould
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Company
Pacific Coast
el Paso
Texas and Pacific
Gould
Gould Hnes
Davidson
RB. V. Davidson
George A. Carden
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Campbell
DR. J. M. F. Gill
Milam Hospital
Offic
Milam County Abstract Company
Menderson
David L. Wilson
J. E. Watts
Jno
Wensee G. Gils
Ella Ragland
Edison
Singer
Atse
Modesett & Howell
Music Store
Pace’s New Drug Store
L Lead Cycle Company
Ares
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