Dallas cotton crop water rates eyed by river project
Hon James L Doggett of Mc Kinney named collector of Texas fourth district. Austin celebrated in style as regatta success boosts local ad advantages. Trinity River Navigation Company at Dallas progresses and may set water rates on much of this year’s cotton crop. Federal Circuit Court in Chicago orders the fair to close on Sundays with three judges split. case to rise to the U S Supreme Court.
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James L. Doggett
McKinney
Texas
Trinity River Navigation Company
Dallas
Federal Circuit Court
Chicago
The
U. S. Supreme Court
Wm. J. Wray
Philadelphia
Secretary of War
Fort Stevens
D. C
Congress
First
Veteran Reserve Corps
Wray
Twenty-third
Pennsylvania
Birney
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Fair Oaks
White Oak Swamp
Charles City Crossroads
Turkey Bend
Malvern Hill
Chantilly
Fredericksburg
York
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh
Barry
Wrightsville
Gettysburg
Union Veteran Legion
Shaler
Icensi
Young
Brazos River
Young County
Clear Fork
N. J. Timmons, Co
Duke of Veragua and Tiafania Eulalie Visit United States
The Duke of Veragua and the Tiafania Eulalie enjoy a warm reception in the United States as government courtesy meets social enthusiasm in a monarchy friendly display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Veragua
Tiafania Eulalie
United States
Request to Remove N. W. Cuney from Galveston Post
A message directs G. Cleveland to fire N. W. Cuney of Galveston without delay, criticizing his boast of being the most efficient federal officer in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cleveland
N. W. Cuney
Galveston
South
Election Day Question Spurs Debate on Party Loyalty
A question is raised about political strategy during a Democratic administration. Some argue maintaining Republican officials may seem prudent, though it conflicts with the stated purpose of voters and party aims.
Calamity at Ford's Theatre in Washington Buries Dozens
Last Friday Ford's old Theatre in Washington collapsed burying scores under brick and mortar. Twenty three people were killed and many were seriously injured as renovations for an electric light plant proceeded near the site. Investigations will seek if criminal negligence caused the disaster and scrutiny falls on government quarters for its employees. The theatre bears historical note as the place of Lincoln's assassination, deepening public superstition about the incident.
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Ford
City of
Washington
Pension Department
Abraham Lincoln
Booth
Ex Gov F R Lubbock and Col L D Brooks named pardon advisers
Gov Hogg appoints ex governor F R Lubbock and Col L D Brooks of Austin to a new board of pardon advisers. Spavin Lanment claims to remove horse lumps and blemishes and cures spavins and splints with a $50 bottle sold by The K.
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F. R. Lubbock
L. D. Brooks
Austin
Hogg
Pardon Advisers
Democratic tax plan and bandit robs soldiers remark
A Ft Worth Gazette quote argues for a revenue tax with a graduated income tax as Democratic doctrine. The piece also mocks bandits who robbed eleven soldiers, noting soldiers are usually suited for ceremonies rather than combat.
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Ft.Worth
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Relief For Coughs
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Claims La Grippe sufferers found it effective and offers free trial bottles at The R. G. Graham Drug Co. Large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Omega and other notable pieces in the June Cosmopolitan
Flammarion’s Omega presented as a philosophical novel of the century with great aims. The June Cosmopolitan also features Murat Hatstead on the City of Brooklyn, Chas F Lummis on New Mexican Indian games, Margaret Mauton Merrill on Sorosis, Capt Thos Selfridge on Cumberland and Merrimac, a piece on Deserted Homes of New England, Brussels Monetary Conference, Opie Read southwest tale, and a Howells contribution. The advertiser notes ten dollars return per one dollar invested in local newspaper columns.
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Flammarion
Brooklyn
Murat Hatstead
Chas. F. Lummis
Southwest
Opie Read
Mr. Howells
Daughter of the Regiment Comes to Life in Real History
A Moscow inspired tale recalls Maria Kekholmskaya adopted by Kekholmsky regiment after a 19th century war. Lieutenant Schlemer’s love is approved by the regiment acting as her father, with testimonials from officers, making a notable wedding anticipated at the unit.
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Donizetti
St. Petersburg
Russia
Trbes
Kekholmsky Regiment
Maria Kekholmskaya
Schlemer
Trumsky Dragoons
St. Louis Globe-Deorocrat
The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments Guaranteed
An old advertisement claims this salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by The R G Graham Drug Co.
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R. G. Graham Drug Co
One Chance Left in a Flirtatious Courtroom Exchange
A man’s plea to a rejected marriage proposal turns theatrical as the woman coolly rebukes him. She counters with a jab about seven other suitors, then shifts to criticizing pension fraud and calls for reform. The writer argues pension costs are excessive and suggests purifying lists and tariff/tariff policy.
Millet Seed Sold by Wadley Implement Company
The excerpt discusses the World’s Fair and compares it to a smaller show, using a donkey between two piles of hay as an allegory for indecision. It notes the fair’s overwhelming scope and the challenge of grasping its full merits, and praises the Dallas News for its influential role in Texas.
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Dallas News
City Sanitation Ordinance Promotes Health in Graham
An 1898 Graham ordinance details monthly waste removal duties and fines for privy maintenance. The mayor must list residents with paid privies and report to the scavenger who cleans and hauls materials to the city dump ground. Penalties include fines up to ten dollars for noncompliance.
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Leene
C Council
City Bee
Starrett
CG. McPuaitt
City Lesty
Reunion tale recalls Hirst escape at Wise Fork battle
A Indiana soldier detachment reinforced the Eightieth Ohio at Wise Fork North Carolina March 8. Lieutenant Hirst was wounded and dragged to the rear by Comrade Wilson with help from Thomas and McClay. McClay’s knapsack was ripped open by a minie ball during the removal. Wilson later met Hirst at Winchester reunion and learned Hirst joined the Eightieth Ohio, cousin of local jeweler Elisha Hirst. Richmond Telegram report. Itch remedy ad follows.
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One Hundred and Twenty-fourth
Indiana
One Hundred and Eightieth
Ohio
Wise’s Fork
N. C
Hirst
C. 8. Wilson
Wilson
Wm D. Thomas
Fairview
Rodney McClay
Cambridge City
McClay
Lieut
Winchester
Fifteenth Battery
Wise
Wison
Yellow Springs
Elisha Hirst
Richmond
Ind
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Wadley Implement Co
Graham
Graham Leader
J. W. Graves
N. W
Mineral Wells
Weatherford
Texas & Pacific
Santa Fe Railway
Forbess
North Carolina
Peninary
Uncle Sam
Pier Cooper
Morrison, Street & CO
BYL Goods
North Side Square
Graham, Texas
Bucklen
Exchange
Wadley Implement Company
the Tribune
Cleburne Tribune
Graal
Ohio Chemical Co
Lima
la Crosse
Kan
the Courier Journal
New York
Graham Library
J. B Norris
Neoves
Live and Let Live
Price North Side Square
Woolford
G. Graham Drug Co
L. D. Braxnon
N. Oak St
R. N. Price
Graham & Co
Phlete A. Martin
Young and
Morrison Street
A. B. Gant
Beckham Building
O. KE. Fryuay
Graham, Young Co
John Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
West Side Public Square
H. Schuster
Gratiam, Texas
M. H. Chism
Randolph Building
Casey & Keen
Farmer
Wallace & McCan
B. J. Semmes & Co
Yannessee
Estray Notices
J. L. Elmore
F. Herron
P. L. Gibson
H. D. Williams
R. H. Cheat
A. J. Baker
J. A. Rogers
H. F
A. T Gay
C. c. Cc
C. T
TE Rushford
Winona Wacon Co
Winona, Wuinn
Webster’s International
Ana
Ey Ld
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
Ott
Home Sewing Machine Co
Orange
OA Ag
Arm
Co-Operative Sewing Machine CO
Not
Eleventh St
Hill’s
Tobadco
Hill
Parsons
Kiil
Iat
Sik
M. Jaylord
Lesiie
Denis Preny
N. Y
Chemical Co
Mathew Johnson
Helen Morrison
Cincinnati
One Chemical CO
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