Fort Worth Convention Fails to Nominate After Forty-Four Ballots
The Texas Sec supreme judicial district convention in Fort Worth held forty four ballots with no nominee. Stephens Wallace Carnwell Arnold Smith Decker and Emory C Smith all received votes but no agreement was reached and the convention adjourned with no nomination possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Supreme Judicial District
Stephens Bng
Wallace
Carnwell
Arnold Lord
Smith
Emory C. Smith
Nision
Hot fight looms as Hawley split rocks Texas GOP
The Texas Republican scene heats up as seven Hawley supporters are expelled and a heated state convention fight over R B Hawley's position on the National Committee forms. Henry Terrell is named campaign chair as organizations spread across counties and districts.
Trouble in Seventy Fourth District Settled in Owins Texas
August 2 The Democratic committee for the Seventy fourth district resolved long standing disputes. Delegates from Dallas and Rockwall faced contention over nominations. Thurman Charles L. Martin led the committee in sessions to approve and ratify actions, with motions to convene and to ratify adopted. No further complaints were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owins
Texas
Lallas County
Travis
Dallan
Rockwall
OoWn
John L. Goolman
Tage Dallas
Taye
Delta
Thurman Charieas L. Martin
Bell
Democratic unity boosts Sixth District hopes in Texas
August 2 in Tall4er Texas reports Democratic forces consolidating for a large majority in the Sixth Congressional District. The party reunited after the Alvarado convention, aiming to overturn the Republican edge and support Governor Sway from Dallas area. Early mobilization aims to deliver significant county votes and a strong party line across Dallas and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taller
Texas
Burke
Bau
Alvarado
Witte
Pee
Rou'e Widoordant
Crite
Dallas
Phas Alreyay
Dul- Mall
Swayora
Tha Ucket
Democratic Meeting Dates Set to Rally North Texas Support
August 2 report notes a Democratic meeting planned for August 16 with Fred of the Young Men's Democrats leading. Committees mobilize in Falls County and Hale County to welcome voters and promote the party statewide with a 500 lottery invitation and speeches expected from Bailey and other leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAXAS
Fred
Texas
Elf
Adfoassn
Alow. Bailey
Local Republicans avoid alliance with dwindling independents
In the county, the populace has shrunk to a small number and will have little influence in county politics. Republicans will not form a union with independents and will field no candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Hawley Faction Reds Gather at Texas State Meet
Texas Republican officers met in secret in San Antonio to finish plans aiding Hawley allies. They expelled seven Hawley members, rejected proxy, set September 18 for the state convention, and debated Hawley’s bid for National Committeeman while denouncing a Washington dispatch.
Republican committee meeting in Thilishire Texas sparks racial clash
In Thilishire Texas on August 2 the county Republican executive committee faces white and Negro tensions as two colored committeemen are deposed and white members seek control. A candidacy for State chairman may also be discussed, likely heating the meeting. In Cleburne later that day the Seventieth district convention ends after nineteen ballots with nominees O J Logan of Johnson County and W H Feirs of Ellis County advancing to the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thilishire
Texas
Heath
Avery
Love
Lanham Considers Texas Governor Run
Fort Worth reports indicate Congressman W. T. Lanham may enter the Texas gubernatorial race after completing his present term. Friends say the idea gains traction as a possible political move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanham
Fort Worth
Texas
W. T. Lanham
State Parties Set Up Hq and Seek Campaigns in Texas
The text notes the populist party will establish Texas state headquarters soon with plans for an aggressive campaign. Republicans delay county ticket decisions until after the state convention, which endorsed Green as state chairman. George Wilson elected chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen state legislative committee at a Fort Worth meeting. Corpus Christi cites a big celebration next month and a convention called by BC Odem, chairman of the Eighty seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alas
Texas
Grocebeeck
Green
Cleburne
George Wilson
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of
Fort Worth
Corpus Christi
Odem
Democracy convenes in Crockett selects delegates and officers
In Crockett Texas on August 2 the precinct No. 1 democracy met in convention. J. B. Downes was elected chairman for two years and becomes chairman of the democratic executive committee. Twenty-five delegates were chosen for the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Crockett
Texan
J. BE. Downes
Visitors at Quintana Enjoy Sea Breeze at Mouth of Bras
A Quintana Surfside visitors list notes numerous families from Houston, Angleton, Brazoria, Richmond, Galveston and other Texas towns vacationing at Quintana and Surfside on July 31. The unabridged roster names thirty plus households and individuals including J H Craig W B Hodges D K Murcheson F H Thompson H Masterson and many others.
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Bras
Quintana
Texas
Surfside
J. H. Craig
Columbia
W. B. Hodges
W. B. Crawford
Brookshire
Wooley
Sam Popejoy
C. T. Hopkine
Rosenberg
D. K. Murcheson
J. R. Murry
Angleton
B. J. Wilson
Brazoria
Damon
H. E. Thompson
Fulcher
W. A.leonard
D. N. Harris
Wallis
H. Masterson
B. Kiam
J. W. White
C. R. Cox
Ballane
M.A. Carmen
Richmond
J. F and
Annie Chifton
Allene
Abbie Cleveland
Houston
Nola Fugit
New
Cleveland
Donald
Bertram Gannon
L. Loren
V. &. Foster
W. W. Anderson
Thomas FF. Banfield
B. F. Masterson
J. A. Bryan
L. ©. Masterson
Galveston
John Juli
Jun
FO Chilt
Columbine C
Albright
J. J. Wilton
W. V. Lamuraine
Georgia
Masterson Smith
Columia
BE. W. Prewett
R. ©. Gains
J. M. Moore
E. 8. Perry
A. T. Mays
Ly, Polk
W. B. Howell
Tim Brown
BR. M
Wolcott
Marc Austin
Robert Stringfellow
B. H. Carlton
Velasco
Christian Endeavor Day Marked Red Letter Occasion in Waxahachie
Waxahachie observed Christian Endeavor Day with strong turnout and varied programs. Devotional services led by Rev. M B Chappell at 4:30 pm followed by Bible study by Rev F R Parr at 9:10 pm. Ray R Phillips of Enloe chaired the committee and delivered a comprehensive talk on Christian Endeavor work in Texas. Rev A B Buchanan of Fort Worth read reports from Presbyterian unions. Dr Logan of Como spoke on the missionary field in China. A business meeting and a musicale were planned for later events with Joseph Bailey listed for debt relief though attendance was uncertain.
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Christian Endeavor
M. B. Chappell
RE. Parr
Logan
Coina
China
Joseph Bailey
Strike Ends Colored Normal at Waco Over Appointment
In Waco Texas on August 2 fifty three students at the colored State summer normal walked out in protest of State Superintendent J S Kendall appointing Prof B F Dancer to conclude the normal by issuing questions and grading answers. Prof Dancer a white teacher sits on the McLennan County board of examiners. The students held a meeting and withdrew, terminating the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
A. &. Jackson
Normal
J. S. Kendall
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
B. F.dancer
Atudent
Dancer
Board of Examiners
McLennan County
Jackson
Tne
Braie Colored Normal
Explosion Under Car Shocks Dallas Streetcar Crowd
On South Harwood Street near St. Patrick's Church a dynamite explosion under a Dallas Electric Street Railway car injured passengers and frightened a large crowd. Officials blamed sympathizers and urged investigation while police pursued possible leads with no arrests made.
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Dallas
Love
Texas
South Harwood Street
Dallas Consolidated Electiic Street Railway Company
St. Patrick's Church
Fromeheck
Uolon
Williams Sues Katy Railway For 15000 Damages
W Williams former Katy Railway roundhouse man filed suit seeking 15000 damages. He alleges his son was burned and his eyes permanently injured while cleaning a new pan of an engine with a defective flue on June 1 at Hilleboro Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Hilleboro
Texas
W. Williams
Katy Railway Company
Big Steamship Prada Sets Voyage Record Atlantic Bound
Weather clerks convention likely to be held in Galveston in October. Dr Cline forwards invitation to Wills Moore and the Chamber of Commerce touts facilities. TheGalveston entry notes three prior meetings in Rochester Indianapolis and Omaha and outlines past proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Clerks
Galverton
Weather Bureau
Cline
Wills J. Moore
Anron
Chamber of Commerce
Rochester
Indianapolis
Omaha
Moore
Economic league branch planned in city by John P Key
John P Key arrives to organize an Economies league branch aimed at study and lectures on trusts municipal ownership national expansion the Monroe doctrine money tariff direct legislation and related topics for the American people. Officials say the effort is not to form a new political party or interfere with existing parties and it is not tied to any party or hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economies League
The
Economic League
Clrcusalon
Roeriles
Popany
Oread
Hobby
Baer Reports June Finances for Galveston City Railway
Receiver R B Baer filed a June operating report with the US court clerk. The road’s total expenses were 8773.61 dollars, maintenance 3919.42, car receipts 14581.05, gross earnings 20844.95, net earnings 8754.62, and the surplus on hand 110393.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Baer
Galvestonn City Railway Company
United States Court
Saloon Barkeep Fatally Shoots Self at Baystore Spot
Helthams killed himself with a 36 caliber pistol to the right temple at 5 pm this evening. He had been employed as a barkeeper at a saloon owned by Mrs. Dombriah located at Biateenth and Baystore, where the deed occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helthams
Dombriah
Biateenth
Baystore
Haven Milling Sues J. Campbell in United States Court
The Haven Milling company of Flaven Kansas files a suit in U S court against J Campbell of Howaslen alleging civil action. The case marks another step in ongoing litigation between the parties with no immediate settlement announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven Milling Company
Flaven
Kan
United States
J. 1. Campbell
Howaslen
Litigation over Damages From Faulty Vote Transfer Agreement
For $11 000 damages the petition alleges the plaintiff was sustained by Campbell not executing a vote transfer tied to an agreement entered February 22 concerning transfer of 400 shares of the Texas Yellow Pine Lumber Company.
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Campbell
Lokibarttee
Texas Yellow Pine Lumber Comepany
Local Names and Addresses Listed in Dallas Area Notice
A compiled list includes Mr and Mrs Joe Parish Miss Pariah Honey Grove Chris L Bradford Hens Merson F J T Mackinton New York J B Jones St Louis Charles J Lb Loutry Strong City 5 Bel Lake OCharles J J Jones Austins Thomas Farmer Waco W Hunnicut Martin 4 H Noork Ohtesco J L Johnson St Louis J Zinman New York EJ Horton city J M Nobell Lampneany A Sisson New York J B Lancaster Waxahachie FT Woodward Dallas Jamon T Taylor Dallas R L Hardhan family Jet Egan W F B Dalley Jr L Flizhugh city GN Cummings tor family Houston FLOW Flint New york.
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Joe Parish
Miss Pariah
Honey Grove
Chris
L. Bradford
Hens Merson
F. J. T. Mackinton
New York
J. B. Jones
St. Louia
Charles J. Lb. Loutry
Strong City
Bel
Lake Ocharles
J. J. Jones
Austins Thomas
Farmer
Waco
W. &. Hunnicut
Martin
H. Noork
Ohtesco
J. L. Johnson
City
Cummingstor Family
Houston
Flow. Filnt
Nework
Weather and crops outlook across Texas cotton regions
August reports from Lampasas, Travis, Fayette, Burnet and surrounding counties note heavy rains, boll worms, and poor prospects in some districts. Observations indicate potential cotton yields in places like McKinney and McLennan with ongoing rain aiding pastures and stock water. Farmers face wet conditions delaying fieldwork and affecting boll formation.
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Lampasas
Hust
Tews
Montgomery
Blackinhiy
Aecticos
Wincheater
Fayette County
Texas
Burnet County
Texan
August Lefont
McKinney
Wortham
Mike
Bork Tarimaere
Tackmen
Moutton
Lavara
Oupty
Moulton
Wheat yields rise on Texas fields amid favorable conditions
In Leander Willanmon County Texas crop notes report wheat forming well with 16 bushels and 50 bushels per acre benchmarks. Yield now runs 25 percent below earlier calculations as harvest continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willanmon County
Texas
Corn and sorghum crops reported in several Texas counties
Fragmented notes from Tirander Willamaca Karnes City and other counties report corn and sorghum in splendid condition. Reports indicate a very heavy rain event may benefit late June crops as corn and other crops grow well overall.
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Tirander
Willamaca
Texas
Karnes City
Katies
Teses
Razortia
Aerozoria
Tewaa
Atte
Winchester
Foyute
Te Toon Peach Crop Prospects Spur Local Planting
In Comanche County Texas on August 2 a rural note reports a thin crop of peaches west of the British river. Farmers plan to plant in orderly lots to supply northern markets with Filberta peaches. Several farmers intend to plant ten to twelve acres of peaches for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Ardmore Hosts Barbecue and Picnic With Town Growth
Supt territory land Ardmore reports a lawsuit by Lela Berry against L H Ander son et al seeking title to a half section of land including Ravla town site. Defendants are tenants who allegedly conspire to survey and plat the land into lots to defeat Berry rights. An injunction is sought. Ardmore festival Wednesday August 1 and 16 features two days of training races games and amusements for up to 20 000 attendees with meals provided.
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Ardmore
Algiat
Tollay
Lela Berry
L. HW. Andereon
Ravla
Prisco
Eli
Fraud Prevention Measures in Summer Normal Examinations
State Superintendent Kendall reports 1600 of 2400 corporations filed affidavits. closing exams for about seventy summer normal schools begin August 2 and end August 4. Special examiners, many colored, will supervise to prevent fraud while papers are collected and secured at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Kendall
Aod
Ihewp
Wiless
Benin
Olty
Woo
Doling
Farmers National Congress Plan to Meet at Colorado Springs
The Agricultural Department notes the Farmers National Congress will convene August 21 in Colorado Springs. A round trip fare of 8 dollars is offered to Taxan Oklahoma and Indian Territory travelers, with a special excursion loop via Denver to Cripple Creek and the Royal Gorge, four days in session at the congress.
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Agricultunal
Farmers’ National Congress
Todiaoola
Congress
Tuxan
Colorado Springs
Taxan
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Vale
Denver
Rowey
Applylne
Conkrebs
Cripple Creek
Hoyal Gorge
Canon City
St. Jammer
al Colao
Alamo Hatch
Topy
A. OF
Clayton
Governor asks Arizona official to review Tombstone hangings
Governor Sayers seeks Arizona governor’s review of notes on Wil Tai and Thomas Haldeman to secure commutation. They are scheduled for execution in Tombstone on August 10. Relatives and friends from Gonzales County Texas petition for clemency. assurances given that actions will be taken within the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayers
Arizona
Wil- Tai
Thomas Haldeman
Tombstone
Grand Saline Salt Company Chartered With $100,000 Capital
The Grand Saline Salt company of Grand Saline was chartered this morning with capital stock of $100,000. Incorporators listed are James Harison, Henry Exall and J M Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Salt Company of
Grand Saline
James Harerison
Henry Exall
J. M. Dickson
Town News Highlights From South Texas Figures
W C Irwin and Lane of San Antonio visit for land deals. Attorney general approves a 40000 El Paso county refunding issue. Reese leaves for Houston to back legal work. Stenographer Paine heads to Fort Worth for convention. Savage of Montague is a state senate candidate in town. Hallock seeks cotton issues for Gulston Tribune. Selker leaves for Sherman to lead military camp. Comptroller lists bonds for Buffalo and Madisonville districts. Justice Nat Johnson is robbed by a negro who struck him with a rock, leaving a five inch cut. he is recovering at home.
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W. C. Irwin
South Texas
Lane
San Antonio
el Paso
Onde
Reese
Houston
Alek Aon
Paine
Fort Worth
Savage
Montague County
Senate
E. L. Hallock
Gulventon ‘Tribune
Cottos Soseiiios
Selker
Adjutant G General’s Department
Sherman
Buffalo
Madisonville
Justice of the Peace
Nat Johnson
Nome Fr
Contested Census Sparks Arkansas County Clerk Fears
In Miller county Arkansas Democrats allege errors in the census counting. They claim Days Creek township with 400 residents and 40 voters was not surveyed. They argue flaws could trigger a county clerk election if population hits 16000.
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Texarkana
Texan
Democrate
Miller County
Ark
Days Creek
Democratehat
Contractor Hurley Dies From Jumping Accident
W F Hurley a prominent contractor in McKinney Texas died from complications after breaking his leg when he jumped a ravine during a hunting trip three or four days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Texan
W. F H. Hurley
Trade Board Committee Meets in Corpus Christi
A board of trade committee gathers in Corpus Christi Texas on August 2 to discuss local commerce matters and upcoming events. The meeting focuses on supporting merchants and encouraging business growth in the port city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Texas
The
Board of Trade Hay
Dr Harter's Iron Tonic Promises New Life and Health
An old testimonial note from Dallas Texas dated December 16 1897 extolls Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as a cure for indigestion constipation chills and ague claiming rich red healthy blood and improved organ function. It praises the tonic as a universal remedy and offers a sample dose and a hook of dream notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
Tonio
Dallas
Tex
Dew
News
Dalian
Dr. Harter
M. Thos
Rogerton
Oak Cum College For
Big Celebration Plans With $800 Prize Fund
Preparations for a major event next month are in final stages with an $800 prize fund. The program runs Friday and Saturday featuring a parade show and a regatta with races and speeches. The Galveston revenue cutter is due with railroads offering reduced rates to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prizda
Galveston
Stolen Horses Reported in Texas Patched by Local Sheriffs
Stolen on July 31 a light bay mare about nine years old, 154 hands, with a fresh foretop and thin tail, branded AB repnebted with bit wider on thigh, reward for recovery via J. P. Wil Hiwe or H. S. Chiawell in Wralhal Voulium Texas. Also a one year old black horse, 42 inches, branded 63 on left shoulder, sought by R. E. White Austin Tracie County for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil- Hiwe
H. &. Chiawell
City Ofwrahal
Voulium
Texas
Addreas
R. E. White
Austin
Rheri Tracie County
Death of Judge D B H Powell in Foneville Texas
August 2 1900 mourning follows the death of Judge D B H Powell after a three week illness due to typhoid fever He belonged to the firm Powell Bell Randolph and had moved from Montgomery County He was a popular figure and served on the State Democratic executive committee He will be interred at a Methodist church service followed by Masonic rites conducted by Montgomery lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffonteville
Texas
DB. H. Powell
Powell, Bell &Randolph
Montgomery County
Cauimsy
Judie Powell
Domo
Montgomery
Grahamn Case in the Hondas of Jury in Franklin
State v. Guy Graham went to the jury in Franklin Texas on August 2 charged with the murder of Allie Boswell. Attorneys argued the entire day as the case drew wide county attention and the courthouse crowd filled the largest in town history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahamn
Franklin
Texan
State
Guy Graham
Allie Boswell
Court House
Local Child Dies After Mule Kick In Sherman
A four year old daughter of William Voelkel of Kobel neighborhood died from injuries after a mule kick. She had been wounded Sunday and suffered greatly until death yesterday in Sherman Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Wiliam Voelkel
Kobel
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