Strange Tales and Oddities From Far and Near
A collage of amusing notes: Graham complains patent laws favor England. Peary’s wife notes harsher cold in Greenland than in the U.S. Mexican doctors allegedly use tarantulas for typhus. Jules Verne may see a submarine ship. two French captains duel with six shots. The Mexico City governor bans theater smoking. Chicago women raise Braille literature for the blind. A burglar is captured by hair. pneumonia fears rise in New York. Southern fishing gear astonishes. an Oregon rescuer is paid with pennies. Turbulent political shifts touch Turkey, Russia, and England. Panama dismisses Senor Sandoval’s aid to rebels. a Durango wake ends with Juana’s dramatic escape from a hot-tallow accident.
One Thousand Chinese Actors to Play in Chicago Fair
The Chicago world’s fair hosts a large cast of Chinese actors who will perform in a frame style show during the event. Visitors may drop in at any time and return by late October to see how the performances unfold or conclude. The piece notes the unusual, continuous nature of the play and its advantages over traditional linear works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oklahoma Cyclone Toll List Identified Victims
Oklahoma City reports a full list of cyclone dead and injured. Names include Plemons Rooney Heddons Hess Maroney O Connor Banks Stowe and O Connor families. Twelve bodies, including the O Connor clan, to Percell Catholic cemetery. Citizens raised 2500 and aid supplies flow to the stricken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mr. Plemons
Owen Rooney
Anna Heddons
Laura Hess
Mary Maroney
Elizabeth Maroney
Michael Maroney
Agnes O'Connor
Nellie O
Albert Symeox
George O'Conner
Earson Banks
Elmer Banks
Oscar Banks
Leland Banks
Maggie Gilmore
Albert Gilmore
O'Connor
Percell
Mrs Cleveland Leaves for Washington After Sudden Departure
New York reports Mrs. Cleveland sailed on the Dolphin during a presidential review. Upon docking at Ninety-sixth Street she disembarked with Postmaster General Bissell Mrs. Bissell and Private Secretary Thurber. Though pale she was not violently ill and opted out of trials of the ball. The party proceeded to Victoria then Pennsylvania depot headed for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Ninety-sixth Street
Bissell
Thurber
Pennsylvania
Report on Mrs Cleveland and Bissell in Washington
Washinerox April 29 Mrs Cleveland and Postmaster General Bissell arrived in Washington after coordinating plans before their New York trip. Rumors of Mrs Cleveland illness and President Cleveland head injury proved unfounded as reports were sensationally exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinerox
Cleveland
Bissell
Washington
New York
Storm toll rises in Oklahoma with dozens dead
Reports from storm swept regions confirm more than eighty people killed and about 225 injured. In Payne county an isolated eastern neighborhood reports a dozen dead. Roads are washed out, bridges gone, delaying details as communication and travel are severely disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OxLanoma City
Payne County
Outlaw Bunco Bill Killed in Night Camp Battle
Deputy U S Marshal Marx fresh from the Osage reservation recalls a night chase of two outlaws. He stumbled into their camp during pursuit and a fierce fight followed. Marx escaped with minor injuries while Wm Kennedy alias Bunco Bill was killed and the other outlaw wounded fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinem
United States
Marx
Osage
Wm. Kennedy
Bunco Bill
Fatal Panic in Church at Torre Annunziata
A Sunday evening panic in the church of Torre Annunziata followed a fire started by draperies blown against a candle. The rush for exits caused a crush, resulting in seven women and five children dead and hundreds injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Names
Torre Annunizata
Dissension in Kin g Alexander cabinet and war minister move
Private Belgrade dispatch reports tension in the new cabinet formed after the coup. King Alexander refuses to accept war minister Frannovisic’s resignation while former minister Djarecs travels to Roumania on a confidential mission to Queen Natalie. Also: cyclone havoc in Geran with about forty dead and a relief fund near $2000 already raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonxpox
Belgrade
Alexander
M. Frannoviscis
Djarecs
Roumania
Natalie
Geran
Whitecaps Convicted In Georgia Chain Gang Sentences
In Arrolston Georgia on April 24 nine of the men convicted as whitecaps were sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang. The two younger offenders received six months each. Among the convicted are Jesse Brooks Sr a prominent farmer over fifty and Dan Rogers a well known local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrolston
Jesse Brooks
Dan Rogers
Attorney General Culberson Probes Texas Railroad Case
In Washington on April 28 Attorney General Culberson is here examining the railroad case appealed from Texas seeking further legal review and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Culberson
Texas
Lives and Bulldog Lost in Illinois National Guard Report
Cuienco April 26 reports the magnificent new army of the first regiment of the Illinois National Guard and notes casualties and loss in action. The item highlights the vigor and formation of the unit and its anticipated role in state defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuienco, Fil
Illinois National Guards
Fire consumes building. two janitors die in blaze
A morning fire destroyed a building with unknown cause. It spread through the structure before discovery and alarm. Two men, both colored janitors, Harry Johnson and Walter Williams, perished. Two others were rescued but badly burned. E. W. Lattan and Christopher Wiggins sustained injuries. Property loss estimated at $215,000, inadequately insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Walter Williams
E. W. Lattan
Christopher Wiggins
Great Naval Parade In New York Harbor
Yesterday morning the great naval parade opened as ships lined the lower bay and river awaiting anchorage. Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth fired salutes while American vessels wore blue pennants and flags, preceded by orderly columns of ships from the United States and allied fleets. President Cleveland and family attended with cabinet members, minus Secretary Herbert, who arrived earlier.
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New York
Anchorage
Long Island Bluff
Fort Hamilton
Fort Wadsworth
Theiladelphia
Blake
United States
Philadelphia
Newark
Atlanta
San Francisco
Bancroft
Bennington
Baltimore
Chicago
Yorktown
Charleston
Vesuvius
Concord
Argentina
Neuve de Julio
Holland
van Speyck
Germany
Kaiserin
Augusta
Sadler
Miantonomah
Great Britain
Australia
Magicienne
Tartar
Russia
Dimitri Donskoi
Rinda
France
Aretheuse
Hussar
Jean Bart
Italy
Ina
Giovanni
Rausian
Spain
Infanta Isabel
Reina Regente
Neuva Espanna
Brazil
Aquidiban
Tiradentes
Republica
Hampton Roads
Hudson River
Cleveland
Herbert
Texarkana Man Killed Near Ingersoll in Pursuit
Tom Loyd of Prescott origin was killed Saturday night near Ingersoll while evading Constable Martin. Loyd, who had been staying at John McClosky’s house, was found mortally wounded with eight buckshot after a pursuit and inquest ruled death at the hands of unknown assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Tom Loyd
Ingersoll
Here
Prescott
Martin
Loyd
John McClosky
Justice of the Peace
Secretary Carlisle Issues Circular on Government Gift Rules
Washington April 26 Secretary Carlisle issues a circular to treasury officials highlighting that no federal officer clerk or employee may solicit contributions from colleagues for gifts to superiors nor accept gifts from subordinates earning less salary than themselves under the law in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Treasury
United States
Cyclones Strike Norman Area. Dozens Killed and Injured
Two cyclones collided near Norman Oklahoma on Wednesday evening causing heavy loss of life and property damage. Guthrie Moore Purcell and Oklahoma City reported from fifty to sixty dead twenty five fatally hurt and about one hundred injured with extensive property destruction. A small part of Montague County Texas saw destruction but no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
Guthrie
Moore
Purcell
Oklahoma City
Montague County
Texas
Toronto Banks Accept US Silver Certificates at Discount
In Toronto on April 27, banks give a 1 percent discount for United States silver certificates. Banks accept ordinary American greenbacks at par from customers but not from strangers. Local business houses have added a 5 percent discount on all American bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
United States
Rival Barbers Quarrel Leads to Shootout in East Admore
Walter Wright and John Titus, two colored barbers, quarreled over a young woman and traded shots late Wednesday night in East Admore. Wright was arrested and jailed in Paris on $500 bond for assault with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arpmory
I. T
Flower to Save Carlyle Harris Says Semi Official
A New York report states Gov Flower will spare Carlyle W Harris, convicted wife murderer, from execution. The information has been conveyed to Mrs Harris and to the prisoner, Harris himself. In Utah, the Trans Misssissippi Congress approved a free coinage of silver resolution unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gov. Flower
Carlyle W. Harris
Oopen
Utah
trans-Mississippi
Hangman’s Harvest: Crowds Witness Executions in Texas Jail
In Haalierrsvile Texas on the last day of the existence two men, Diedolph Davis and Sam Massey, face the gallows amid a crowd of thousands. Massey confesses and Massey’s victimization and a brutal assault are noted as the trap springs. Davis, 21, dies after the lever drops as confessions are read and prayers said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diedolph Davis
Jim Burke
Sam Massey
Texas
Sam
Fannin County
Burke
Thompson
Massey
William Smith
Tex
Davis
Lou Ballard
Santa Fe Wreck Near Celeste Kills Horses and Injures
The southbound Santa Fe vestibule No 6 derailed two miles south of Celeste Texas at 7 30 pm when a herd of horses crossed a trestle. The engine baggage car smoker and chair car were demolished. One or more engineers were fatally injured and the fireman seriously hurt. Eight or ten horses died. two or three passengers were only slightly hurt. Medical aid arrived from Celeste and Dallas dispatched wrecking trains to clear the line in about twelve hours. The company assists the injured and cooperates with local authorities.
San Antonio Liquor Dealers Form Defense Of Sunday Closures
In San Antonio on April 26 the Retail Liquor Dealers association pledged to fight the Sunday closing crusade, keeping saloons open and using funds to defend prosecutions. Mayor Paschs avoided backing the closures, noting prior Sunday law cases ended in acquittals by juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Paschs
Arrests in Starr County Lead to Sixty Minutes of Pursuit
Rio Grande City reports Sheriff Sheley and Deputy United Marshal Barnhill left for San Antonio with thirty five revolutionists under arrest. The arrests by these officers in Starr county over the last ninety days total thirty five, not counting detainees already in San Antonio jail. Average riding exceeded twenty miles daily, totaling about 2000 miles per deputy in ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande City
Tex
Sheley
United
Barnhill
San Antonio
Starr County
Injury to Morgan children with rifle accident at Hutstoro
In Hutstoro Texas yesterday two Morgan children aged 5 and 3 were playing with a 22 caliber target rifle when it discharged striking Charles Morgan in the right cheek just below the eye. D. M. Morgan station agent at Cotton Belt railway asks for care as the wound is described as serious if not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutstoro
Tex
Ray
Charles Morgan
D. M. Morgan
Cotton Bell Railway
Charles
Tragedy Claims 13 Year Old In Hunt Incident At Patwent
Doney Watson, 13, was shot in the breast when a shotgun discharged while being drawn from a buggy by a boy at Patwent Texas. The accident occurred yesterday during a hunting outing leaving the child dead at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patwent
Tex
Doney Watson
Woman shoots self in eye with loaded pistol
A woman picked up a long-ignored 22 caliber pistol and, after telling Mr. Barry she would shoot herself, placed the muzzle to her right eye and fired. The bullet entered near the eyebrow, startling witnesses. Medical aid was given and she recovered enough to explain. doctors could not locate the ball, hoping it did not lodge near the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Miss Street
Runaway marriage foils witnesses in Gainesville Texas
A couple registered as W R Tubbs and wife at the Laclede hotel Gainesville and quietly wed the next day after securing a license with Justice Hill. The groom said he hailed from Galveston and the bride from Fort Worth. They departed for Fort Worth after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
Laclede
W. R. Tubbs
Waco
Josie Morse
Justice Hill
Galveston
Fort Worth
Collision of bicycle and horseback riders near Brexham
In Brexham Texas on a Wednesday night L Z Harrison and August Pfhughaupt Jr. collided with three horseback riders after bells failed to stop them. Harrison hit a mule, the mule collided with William Rosenbaum’s horse, and Rosenbaum’s wrist was crushed. No other injuries reported. A separate incident at Ronnam occurred April 26 near the Texas and Pacific line when Gibson found a chained cross tie on the track and heard two gunshots as officers pursued authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brexham
Tex
L. Z. Harrison
August Pfhughaupt, Jr
Harrison
William Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum
Ronnam
Anol Gibson
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Gibson
Wreck delays eastbound train near Bova Texas
A wreck between Bova and Louise delayed the eastbound train until 6 am. An empty cattle car train struck a cow, forcing the engine off the tracks. Engineer Grant Green was badly scalded and burned, while Fireman Edmunds escaped with a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bova, Tex
Here
Louise
Grant Green
Snake bite incident in Paris Texas injures Mrs Latimer
Mrs D F Latimer was bitten four times by a snake in Paris Texas on April 28 after opening a window. The reptile struck on her shoulder and face before she killed it. A physician treated the wounds and predicted no serious outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
D. F. Latimer
Gainesville Woman Fined After Rock Incident Over Horses
In Gainesville Texas on April 28 Mrs Emily Todd clashed with neighbor T C Phelps whose horses trod into her yard. She threw a rock striking Phelps in the jaw requiring a surgeon. Her husband pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Justice Hill, fined the couple five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
Emily Todd
T. C. Phelps
Phelps
Captain Hansen Missing From Ada Crossman In Galveston
Capt. John Hansen of the schooner Ada Crossman disappeared near the water front in Galveston. He was last seen Saturday, about 35 years old, 5 feet 6 inches, blonde and heavy built. He carried $70 to $100 when he left the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
John Hansen
Ada Crossman
Mexican Elites Tragedy at Boss Saloon in El Paso
Albertoe Carabal a prominent Mexican from Chihuahua shot himself in the Boss saloon in El Paso at an early hour yesterday. Jealousy is given as the reason for the self inflicted act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Tex
Albertoe Carabal
Chihuahua
Houston stake dealer arrested in San Antonio
John Burnett was arrested in San Antonio on a Houston warrant charged with decamping with 2100 dollars and stakes from a foot race he held as stakeholder. Burnett is described as a sporting man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
John Burnett
Houston
Burnett
Fatal Riding Accident Near McKinney
Dave Brinlee of the northeast part of the county was killed when he rode a horse and was dashed against a tree Sunday evening. He died almost instantly. In Consicana, Blooming Grove suspects were examined after arrest for rock throwing at a passing train and each placed under 300 dollar bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Tex
Dave Brinlee
Consicana
Blooming Grove
Jim Walker Injured At Montague Odd Fellows Anniversary
Legbroken, Bowim, Tex., April 27. Mr. Jim Walker of Montague attended the Odd Fellows anniversary and was injured when his horse bolted yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowim
Tex
Jim Walker
Montague
Odd Fellows
Progress in Texas House on General Appropriation Bill
In Austin on April 29 the Texas House advanced the general appropriation bill, finishing thirty of thirty four pages. The body showed liberal support for educational institutions with large additions and changes to funds. Provisions for normals shifted to general revenue while cuts to the Agricultural and Mechanical college were defeated. Prosecutions for federal judges may be dropped, Confederate home funds added, and overall net changes indicate a substantial educational emphasis amid departmental clerks' funding cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustin
Tex
House
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mills
St Louis Carnival Opens With Illumination Plans 1893
The St Louis Carnival season begins with a million dollar fund for illuminations and attractions. Electric and gas lights, moving effects, and Columbian pieces promise a grand display from September through October. The Veiled Prophet parade and agricultural fair will highlight the week of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
South End
Wheelmen
Forest Park
Gen. Sherman
Friends of the Movement
Grand Army
University Bond Bill Sparks House Debate in Texas
In Austin on April 27 the Texas House debated a conference report approving 4860000 in state bonds to cover past due debt. Feagan opposed the plan citing university favoritism and argued the state could issue 4 percent bonds at par. The report was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Feagan
House adjourns on quorum crisis in Austr. Tex.
The house of representatives adjourned last Thursday due to lack of a quorum and has not met since. For two weeks a skeleton quorum averaged near zero members paid daily. With ten members short of a full quorum, the body adjourned until morning after passing a resolution directing telegrams to absent members demanding immediate attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austr. Tex
House of Representatives
Mills declines invitation to address legislature
The speaker of the house read a letter from Hon. R. Q. Mills stating he is in need of recreation and cannot accept the invitation to address the legislature at this session. He references the letter dated the 16th and conveys regret at the inability to attend.
Games in Public Buildings Spark Rumor in Texas
In Avato visitors in the hall of representatives observed card and domino games, leading a bystander to ask where a craps game could be found despite a law banning card playing in public spaces. In Austin rumor spread that A P Woolridge resigned as secretary of the Texas university board of regents, which he denied as unauthorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avato
Tex
Hall of Representatives
Austin
A. P. Woolridge
Te Board of Regents
the Texas University
Woolridge
Excess of Imports Over Exports for March 1893
The bureau of statistics reports excess of imports over exports. March value is 26,075,000 dollars. Three months ended March 31 show 61,916,000. Nine months ended March 31 show 47,119,000. Twelve months ended March 31 show 53,626,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
A Trust of Rainmakers Reported in Midwest Farm Markets
A group calling itself a trust of rainmakers has formed a combine to warn farmers in Kansas and Nebraska that rain will cost $1000 per shower. The claim unsettles farmers and raises questions about weather control schemes and market speculation. The report notes the audacious pricing and the dubious credibility of the so called rainmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
House Concedes Senate Amendments on Municipal Bond Bill
Austin today reports the house, on motion by Mr. Gossett, concurred in the senate amendment to the municipal bond bill. He noted the senate would not recede from the amendments and that the bill’s purposes remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Gossett
House
Senate
Governor Names Regents for University Board
Austin Texas April 25 The governor sent to the senate the appointments of T C Thompson of Galveston and W L Prather of McLennan as members of the university board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Senate
T. C. Thompson
Galveston
W. L. Prather
McLennan
Board of Regents
University
House committee narrows report on state printing expert
The house committee investigating the state printing expert has nearly finished and is understood to report that the charges are not sustained. In Austin on April 28 the house had a quorum but adjourned quickly due to the senate impeachment trial drawing members away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House
Tex
Senate
Westward shift of U S population speeds up per census
Senator Dawes cites a steady westward movement since 1790. He notes the 1899 census places the population center about twenty miles east of Columbus Indiana, versus twenty-three miles east of Baltimore a century earlier, a 50 mile shift at roughly 5.05 miles per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Massachusetts
United States
Baltimore
Columbus
Ind
Mysterious fifty-foot hole opens on Flor ence parish farm
A large hole about fifty feet across appeared overnight on a long-cultivated Flor ence farm. Discovered by lessee T. W. Redding during a severe storm, the sink may lead to a vast subterranean cavern and will be explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
T. W. Redding
Tex. Legislature Adopts Land Redemption Bill Report
Austis April 27 conference report on extending time for redemption of lands sold to state for taxes was adopted. Austis April 26 senate action printing impeachment record in a separate journal. Austin April 26 senate concurred with house amendment creating an advisory board of pardons by 16 yeas to 7 nays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austis
Tex
Senate
Crawford
Austin
House
Fish bill report adopted by house in Austin session
Yish Hite of Austin reports the afternoon session considered and adopted the fish bill in the house. Asa High Conch, also of Austin, notes the senate continues as a high court and is making good headway with the telol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Telol
Consignment of Tea Ducks and Birds Nest For Fair
A large shipment supports the World's fair demand with 120 cases of tea at five dollars per pound, fifty barrels of ducks, and twelve hogsheads of birds nests. A monthly review notes shrinking sectional prejudice and growing southern enterprise with northern capital aiding development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Kingdom
Statewide Notes Highlight Growth and Incidents in 1893 Texas
Texas towns report brick stores rising in Taylor and Vernon, new school bonds in Gainesville and Sherman, and crop prospects improving in Polk and Denton. Other items include rail and telephone plans, floods of cattle to Indian Territory, a fatality from an accident near Howe, a lynch of local men in Italy dispute, a drowning near Palestine, and a courthouse bond issue in Victoria.
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Denton
Gainesville
Galveston
Alvin
Brazoria
Mexia
Dallas
State
Franklin
Perry
Falls County
Texas
Vernon
Itasca
Hill County
Denison
Fort Worth
Sherman
Terrell
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Epison
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Mexico
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Oregon
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Senor Sandoval
Panama
Joaxa Juanez
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Juana
Uana
TRE Sporting World
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Colonel North
Oklahoma
Mes
Stt
Paniic
Whitecaps
New York Harbor
Arkansas
Celeste
Orange
Ettie Street
Mr. Parry
Mr. W. R. Tubbs
Miss Josie Morse
A Trust of Rainmakers
Munic Pt
State Printing Investigation
Boar of
Yish Hite Austin
Asa High Conch
WII
Progressive South
Daily Press
Empire State of Texas
Taylor
Delta County
Cleburne
Bexar County
Woodville
Tyler County
Georgetown
Emma Abbott
Decatur
Building and Loan Association
Polk County
Victoria County
Court House
Hall County
Texas Veterans
Williamson County
Indian Territory
Laredo
Tarrant County
Tyler
Grayson County
R. Scott
McLennan-Falls
Waller County
Fisher County
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Howe
Grayson Periest
Royse
Rockwall County
J. 3. Laroe
Ellis County
Palestine
Railway Commission
J. 8. Wright
Broadway
Lamar County
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Big Cypress Bayou
Jefferson
Charley Gracey
Lisbon
Dallas County
Dennis Hickman
Tom Elliott
Tom Waco
Richmond
Colmesweil
Marshall
Harriet Shaw
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