Labor Day Proclaimed and Local Charters Filed in Texas
Governor Sayers issues a Labor Day proclamation designating September 3 as a day of rest and reflection. The issue notes charter filings for several Texas firms including the Esten Coal Mining, Lumber, and Grain Elevator companies, with capital stocks ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 dollars. Also reported are obsequies for Mrs. Stanley Ford and updates on permits granted to businesses in Dallas and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alestine Coal Mining Company
Fapital Stock
Imcorpor- DL
Cotton Mills Listed in Texas Area Names
A sequence mentions multiple cotton mills across Texas including Gonzales Hillsboro Waxahachie Hontam Cuero Rusk County West Hasca Belton Corsicana Meadowbrook Sherman and American Cotton Spinning companies and other factories with a note of tonnes.
State contracts awarded for furnishing institutions with dry goods
Galveston notes indicate McKean Eilers & Co. of Austin has secured the bulk of state contracts for dry goods. Awarding to be completed tomorrow. Health Officer Blunt says San Marcos smallpox cases are under control and no quarantines advised. Old capitol building is being torn down as Superintendent Harkin plans a public speaking pavilion. Rumors of Colonel Spinelli's resignation denied by Adjutant General Scurry. Callain Sleker returns from La Porte after a successful First Texas regiment camp. preparations begin for Fourth regiment camp at Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean, Eilers & Co
Austin
Blunt
San Marcos
Harkin
Spinelli
Volunteer Guards
Scurry
Callain Sleker
Adjutant General's Department
la Porte
First Texas
Sherman
Townland Party Bonded After Rosenberg Fight
Five men including Will Clem ents Townland and Frank Burford were bound over on $500 bonds after an evening examining trial for wounds inflicted on Jim Coleman and Walter Reese in a Rosenberg fight. Coleman remains alive but gravely wounded. Reese was not seriously hurt. The clash originated in Colorado County and involved a May incident amid Rosenberg tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Texas
Will Clements
M. HH. Townland
Ji. Clements
Frank Burford
A. B. Woolrige
Houston
Will Clementa
John Baker
Mo H. Townsand
Jim Coleman
Walter Reese
Rowenberg
Walter Reeese
Rosenberg
Coleman
Reese
Colorado County
Fort Bend
Mallan County Pioneer Association Opens 26th Celebration
Dallas August 1 the Mallan County Pioneer association began its 26th annual celebration at Oak Oll park with over thirty residents aged fifty years or more in the county. The oldest attendee was former Judge W Mord aged 82 who settled near the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Mallan ‘County Pioneer Association
Oak Oll Park
Hac Fa
W. Mord
Stabbing at Dance Ended in Death in Madisonville
In a Saturday night disturbance at a town edge dance Wall Meloneld was stabbed and died about an hour later. Reports conflict on details. The participants were local youths. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
Texas
Wall Meloneld
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Pure Vegetable Compound
A Pure Vegetable Compound pamphlet touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as free from mercurial or mineral poisons and made from vegetable substances. Early medical claims imply health benefits with druggists offering 10¢ packs in 250 and 500 quantities.
Humphries Widows Testimony Emerges in Brooks Trial
Palestine Texas August 1 hearing begins with Mrs Jim Humphries widow of the slain man describing the May 23 1890 search at her home by men claiming sheriff’s orders. She identifies possible participants and notes new details about Joe Wilkerson Walter Wilkerson and others amid cross examination.
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Palestine
Texas
Brooks
Jim Humphries
Humphries
Cme
Henderson Couthy
Rhodes
Mre. Humphries
Joe Wilkerson
Aho
Walter Wilkerson
Gcuard
W. A. Johhn
Bob Stevens
George Humphries
Cour
Eoo
Hall
Mahon
Weeks
Polk Weeks
T Yeema
BA Cain
Crove
Fred Maddox
Livingston People Reject County Seat Relocation Plan
Livingston Texas July 1 Citizens decline a proposal by Corrigan and Leggett advocates to form a new county with Corrigan as seat and move the county seat. They argue removal would shrink Livingston and waste about 50 000 in courthouse costs, preferring to keep the current structure despite opposition to losing the seat. Leggett lies about three and a half miles from Livingston with Moscow two miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Texas
Ben Burch
Lucius Locke
Corrigan
Leggett
Moscow
Worth San Jacinto
Trinity County
Legkett
Buffalo bayou ship channel deepening contract signed
The Clarke & Co bid for Buffalo bayou ship channel deepen ing work is reduced to a contract signed by Charles Clarke and Captain J. B. Riche. The deal is sent to Washington for chief engineer approval with a ninety day prep period after return. Also aboard the Lampasas and Sabine are listed cabin passengers and several local officials. Police report July arrests total 246 with state and city breakdowns. A Dickinson camp meeting opens today under Revs Bradfield Oxley Russell.
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Charles Clarke
Clarke &Oo
Riche
United
Dickinson Plenie
Galveston, Houston and
Henderson
Revs
Bradfield, Oxley and Russell
Names of Persons and Cities Listed in Court Document
A list of multiple individuals with surnames and city affiliations appears, including John G. Gilbers Neaumont J R Jones St Louis A M Samuel St Louis J N Yacobson New York J D Ober St Louis J A Keum Fort Worth B F Bonner Ouston F C Buwood New Orleans FL N Garber New Haven W B Wallis city Mra Marsh Tyler Mra Cameron Tylar Mise Dolly Starr Palestine A J Starr Palestine J D Code Bowle 3 F Blanks Sofain J M Blanks Seguing Mrs MM Blanks Lockhart Joe M Blanks Lockhart Arthur Jackens Lockhart W W Dexter and wife Houston Jeff Bagan New Orleans H Roberts Houston H B Martin Dallas H C Archer Mt Mena Ark Mrs L Dowling New York
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John G. Gilbers
Neaumont
J. R. Jones
St. Louis
A. M. Samuel
J. N. Yacobson
New York
J. DD. Ober
J. A. Keum
Fort Worth
B. F. Bonner
Ouston
F. C. Buwood
New Orleans
FL N. Garber
New Haven
W. B. Wallis
City
Mra. Marsh
Tyler
Mra. Cameron
Tylar
Mise Dolly Starr
Palestine
A. J. Starr
J. D. Code
Bowle
F. Blanks
Sofain
J. M. Blanks
Seguing
MM. M. Blanks
Lockhart
Joe M.blanks
Arthur Jackens
W. W. Dexter
Houston
Jeff Bagan
H. Roberts
Wool Sales at San Angelo Private Terms Report
About 960000 pounds of wool in the San Angelo market contracted for Eastern interests. Details reserved in delivery. roughly 200000 pounds of twelve months offered at 14 to 16 cents, while the remaining balances are said to have declined from prior holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Dallas Street Car Company Refuses Arbitration
The Dallas Consolidated Electric Street Railway Company rejected the citizens' committee petition signed by the Dallas Commercial Club Texas State Fair association and Dallas city government to arbitrate differences with striking motormen. The union and committee plan one more appeal, but expect no progress and warn the strike could worsen if the company maintains its stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Street Car Company
Citizens’ Committee
Dallas
Texas
Dallas Consolidated Electric Street Railway Company
Citizens' Committee
Dallas Commercial Club
Texas State Fair Association
Motormen’s Union
Bonham Plans Cotton Mill Work Starts Soon
Bonham Texas August 1 Bonham's 160000 cotton mill has been under construction for several days and brick work on the building will soon begin with crews at the site planning the next phases of development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Bonham
Texas
Waxahachie Chautauqua Opens With Notable Leader
Rev. Ina Landreth, head of a Nashville publishing house, arrived for the Waxahachie Chautauqua and delivered an able sermon to a large audience. Attendance has been strong with praise for the event and no overcharging reported by street vendors. In Navacota, Texas, funeral services were held for Ben W. Pharce Sr, a member of one of Texas’s oldest families. his service featured honorary pallbearers from Hood’s Brigade and active pallbearers including J M Ackerman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Texas
Ina Landreth
Nashville
Trinity University
Tehuacana
Hautau- Qua
Hen W. Meniece
Navacota
Leryn
Bén W. Pharce
Devouved
Fourth Textz
Honil
W. E. Barry
R DP. Blackehear
Kelley
Yo Stewart
Tuffington
W. N. Norwood
Jamon HH. Freeman
Mr. Freeman
General Hood
Toxag Brigade
Jee M. Ackerman
George S. Wood
J. W. Tepako
T. M. Brooks
F. F. Blackshear
George J. Noal
University of Texas Catalog Details Eighty Instructora and Officers
The University of Texas lists eighty instructors and officers serving 611 students with 171 summer attendees. Tuition is free with some fees, admissions include credits for prior work, and programs span Academic, Law, Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing, with sessions starting October 1 and entrance exams September 26. John A. Lomax is registrar, Austin, Texas.
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Worren
All Departmente
Repute
LAW Department
Texas
Galveston
School of Pharmacy
School of Nursing
John A. Lomax
Regiotrar
Austin
Texan
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Stanley Ord
G. F. Pendexter
Joseph D. Bayers
A. D
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Hany
Forth Texas Mill Elevator Grain
van Alstyne
Capital Stock
G. FP. Pentexter
George F. Pondexter
Awit Concra‘vvaren
General Smith
Bar Association
Cal
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Tig Attorney Central
Lowing
National Farmers' Congress
Colorado Springs
Gol
S. Venerable
Brown- W. Tibor
Brownwood
Henry Wawood
J. P. Morris
Pee Coleman
Frank Anson
W. C. Gann
Horace P. Ballinger
Abe Miller
Ballin
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James del- Saba
Man
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J. Stanter Ford
Pelpose
Mina Diana
Blunt Iain Gel
Httle
Jorney Howard Short
Guad'y
Gibson
Y. M
Des Moines
Iowa
Bell County
Waco
J. Aluwor
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Uauwle McLaughlin
Perettobe
Iasseves
Gonzales
Hillsboro
Bonham Cuero
Denlaon
Tom Jenkins
Richmond Alsworth
Merrell
Herda Askew
Miles Magele
Hallie Bryan
Ethel Jones
Guy M. Bryan
Townland Party
Poat
James Coleman
Tyelf
Townsford
Herbert
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mellerson Station
Will Clemens
Jim Clements
Mark Townsand
A. B
Cara
Will Clemants
Dallas County Pioneers
W. "l. Brooks
Mlroen
New County
Buffalo Bayou
Clarke & Co
Washington
War Department
Charles Clarke & Co
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Uampasas
Mallory Stewamer Lampasas
Dirs
N. Brows
Houwen
M. Levy
Mra. Moors
Mies Beors
Stergia Shields
Bruchy
Boudy
Huneh Molevinsky
Joseph Holt
Galvdyston
Alasters Swift
Wier ‘Rivhe
Charles Wilson
Grulyuston
Mire
Iseie Marsh
Tylor
Lisgle Cameron
Kreuger
Bagie Pass
C. Gershacher
Sabine
Duran
Koy
G. H. McLeary
George T. Gosling
Hunter
Adolph Rucker
Harrol Smith
Mise C. Smith
Pacifc- Santa Fe
Flarco
Glascow
J. J. Pastoriza
Arthur Jackson
Taylor
Liverpool
England
Rudolph
Semmelrogge
Mary Ann Coffey
J. F. Bonner
Southwestern Ol Company
N. Broun
Lampasas
William Ogilvey
Addie Ogilvey
FR. K. Lee
Buffalo
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Bonhams Cotton Melt
Macon
Lamberton
Ark
Fleld
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Reo Nhoes
Allen
Allen S. Olmated
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DRS, Betts & Betts & Dyar
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School and Collegh
Pracock
San Antonio
Edna
Tex
Normal
Igh School
KR. D. Allen
M. A
Kentucky Military Imall
ST. Edward’s College
Salles
Thorugh
Eachiers
John T. Boland
Mary Nash College
Model College of the South
A. Q. Nash
Prest
North Texas Female College
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Sherman, Texas
Conservatory of Music
von Mickewitz
Wilbur Mefosald
Loachelery
Vienne
Mire Willingsly
Parle
MLS
Lucy Kidd Kby
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Aleeipiine
Mons Christin Asociation
Young Women's Chirletian Association
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Claletia Field
Perimanent
Haogihooring
SAN Antonio Female College
Werat End
Episcepil Emuron
Adath
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Ppceiativte
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Por Parieilars
Harel
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W. W. Darby
A. Raglakw
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South
Department of Telegraphy
Ursuline Academy
Vallad
Ibaa
Academie Yoar
Sven
Hsuf Ou
Tte
C. H. Clark
Alamo Insurance Building
San Antonis
Terka
Baylom Female College
Belton
Europe
America
W. A. Wilson
D. C. Pilelivent
Delton
Chicago Musical College
F. Birgfeld
Capleton
Musical New College
Michigan Boyl
Chicago
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Hart Conway
School of Acting
Rudolph Ganz
Ned Compsnarel Seri
Chas. Gauthier
Vxtorioal Tener
Herman Devries
Barbiose
Ma Grand Opera Ca
Hermann Klum
Pec A
MOTT
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Hachesor
Bclonco
L. Tl. Foster
College Station
ST. Joseph's Acadmany
Iberman
Sisters of Saint Mary
Saint Joseph's Academy
Coronal Institute
A. A. Thomas
A. M
Missouri Military Academy
Vacally St
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