Nomination Debate Resolves State Convention Tie
After four days of deadlock the Second relay convention nominates W Stephens of Parker for a state civil appeals justice. The vote broke after a break near fifty ballots, amid disorder as the executive committee announces the slate for district and county posts. Carswell and Wallace were involved in earlier contention.
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Toras
Nomn
Swoclite Justice
W. Stephens
Parker
Thesqs
Ocames Carswell
Wallace
Stephene
Hawley Republicans split amid bitter convention fight
Reportedly in Hawley, a faction expelled seven anti Green delegates and questioned the roll as internal strife roils the State committee meeting. Dallas Republican leaders cite alleged revenge over San Antonio defeat and vow a complete reorganization for the state.
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Hawley
Man Green
Thone
Holters
Dallas
Frends
W. EB
Dalles
Congresa Twhey
San Antonio
National Com
Bia
Hs Far
Acd
Perreen
Green Hoot
Con. Thay
Askin Tack in the Polims and the Democratic Shift
August report from Texas shows Morris Lasker left the Me party over free silver but plans to vote for Stevenson in November. In Congress, Hawley and Burgess are cited as key figures with Democrats seeking unity. Caldwell County holds a meeting and delegates prepare for upcoming district and judicial selections.
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Tre
Texas
Jamie
Demo- Va Committee
Honom Fon
Congress
Etwelse
District of Texas
Thinven
Held Fraternal Convention Targeted for Arranged Date
A second test call instructs the holding of a fraternal convention at a venue in Amgumt on October 21, replacing the earlier October date. The directive emphasizes proceeding with the meeting as planned.
Texas Political Notes notifies meeting subscription drive
At a White Man's Union meeting in Navasota Texas on August 1 a committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions to the Anchorney bar ahead of Thursday August 23. They conducted routine business this morning and reported success collecting cash and needed merchandise.
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Navasota
Texas
White Man's Union
Anchorney
Colored Baptist association closes with sermon and music at La Grange
The Colored Baptist association concluded Thursday afternoon with Rev. J. B. Pius of Austin delivering the sermon. The Friday evening session featured a select choir led by Prof. Rosborough performing classic pieces, including new numbers. Local leaders and officers were announced for the Sunday school convention and the Baptist Young People's Union, with Judge A. W. Moore delivering the welcome address.
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la Grange
Texas
Colored Baptist Association
J. B. Pius
Austin
Rosborough
Mies Pender E. Rodgers
Mies Hattie Johnson
G. C. Sampson
RK. A. Adams
Taylor
Roy
le W. Mackey
Rockdale
Iev
A. R. Griggs
D. D
Dallas
A. L. Boone
Samuel C. Smith
Association
Moses
KR. McGriff
N. Jefferson
A. James
A. B. Gamble
Oscar Oliver
A. N. Hollins
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Max Kaienwetter In Texas
In Galveston, Fort Worth and Galveston firms filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Max Kaienwetter of Bellville Austin County seeking adjudication for unsecured claims totaling 421.75 2192 04 and 55.00 A show cause hearing is set for August 16 in Timpson Texas The case notes a general assignment for creditors on the prior month August 3 also reports the dissolution of Alford Bros Whiteside and a division of the business between Alford Pros and T C Whiteards.
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Galveston
Texas
Casey- Swasey Company
Fort Worth
Ullmann, Lewis & Co
Fockke, Wilkers & Lange
United States
Max Kaienwetter
Bellville
Austin County
Kalenwetter
Owen de Casay-Swase
Ullmans, Lewier& Co
Focke, Wilkema & Lange
Kaleswetter
Local Grocery Sold in Gonzales to New Braunfels Buyer
Minkhouza and Mason of Gonzales have sold their grocery business to Fred Waldachmidt of New Braunfels. He plans to move his family and take charge around August 20.
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Gonzales
Texas
Dry Kiln Fire Destroys Texarkana Factory
A dry kiln at the Texarkana factory of Lithia Rock coopers in Little Rock was burned this afternoon, causing about $12,000 damage. The loss is not fully known as it is insured with Little Rock companies. The same firm suffered a major fire earlier this year.
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Texarkana
Texes
Texarkana Etage
Lithia Rock Coopers of
Little Rock
Alvin store fire destroys stock. no insurance found
Alvin Texas August 3 fire destroys branch store at Manvel and stock. Building owned by Pixh Brothers of Manvel. stock owned by Renney Brothers of Alvin insured for 196 dollars. Cause of fire unknown.
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Alvin
Texas
Remley Brothera
Manvel
Pixh Brothera
Tock
Renney Brothers
Rev W Gaddis Dies After Earlier Revival In Neuville
The aged Methodist minister Rev W Gaddis died at 8 30 am after a period of illness. His remains were buried at Beeville cemetery yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the local Masons. He was 75 and a longtime resident, known as a notable figure in the area.
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Neuville
Texas
W. Gaddis
Beeville
Lodge of Masons
Quarantine Actions Reinforced as Texas Officials Fight Plague Fears
In Austin and Washington reports a rigid quarantine is urged against Tampa due to yellow fever concerns. Texas Health Officer Blunt orders Sabine Pass and Galveston cutoffs. He also considers permitting tents from San Francisco only after fumigation if not exposed to plague areas.
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el Paso
Blunt
Chamber of Commerce
Savers
San Francio
Francisco
Riant
Tampa
Waco
Florida Board of Health
Sabine Pass
Galveston
Bluntales
Texas
Van Vleck Aimed as Texas Garden Spot and Trade Hub
The article describes Van Vleck as a planned Texas city on the Caney Valley, backed by Southern Pacific investment and Wharton access. It highlights strategic location, drainage, healthfulness, and access to Matagorda, Linnville, and Columbia trade routes, with plans for streets, parks, a high school, churches, a hotel, and a cotton plant to spur a sugar refinery.
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Southern Pacific
Wharton
Matagordan
van Vleck
Caney Valley
Caney Cress
Bay Prairie
Caney Creek
Oimey
Thie
Golden Valley
Caney
Victoris
Matagorda
Eaily Meen
Mal Runa Linnville
San Bernard
Brazors County
Chance's Prairie
Columbia
Anit Ronda
Bernard and Linnville
Mus
van Vieck
van Wieck
Meesra
J. G. Barnes
R. B. Huston
Tom Brooks
Rebert E. Vinyard
Clarence Dbd
Kemp
H. Cooenboo
Ed Wadsworth
W. G. van Vieck
Southern Pacific System
Tanmola
Dlaian
Eure
Two Foreign Corporations Granted Texas Permits
The secretary of state issued two permits to do business in Texas to foreign corporations. The Presidio Mining Company of California with capital stock 100,000 and the Cibolo Creek Mining and Mining Company of California with capital stock 100,000 have Texas offices at Shafter. Several local figures and politicians are noted in luncheon and travel mentions, including Hon. Jonathan Lane of Houston and Hon. Jewls Heancock in New York for business.
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Texas
Presidio Mining Company of
California
Inuit Shafter
Ciboto Creek Min and Mining Company of
Capital Atock
Mim
Shafter
Jonathan Lane
Houston
Jewls Heancock
New York
Dan Chesser
Georgetown
Sheriff Anderson
Harris Apent
Bugmore
Jones
Galveston
Cashter J. J. Booty
Moorehante’ Bapk
Buainees
Short Texas Specials Across Towns
Navasota artesian well work reported temporarily pro pending at Anderson. Refugio city awards bridge contract across Mission river for 5100. Woodsville tele phone line now three miles from town with work advancing. Denison acts to close gambling houses for first time in town history. Garten City residents attend roundup and barbecue by W. W. Chaney. Denison Elders hold annual picnic at Georgetown with about 3000 attendees. Floresville George Lopas Jr opens Masonic school of instruction Monday. Caldwell mayor orders August 43 election on sale of city water plant and franchise. Menardville 13 smallpox cases at post camp. expellees relocated. Caldwell A. O. Rustie sells Caldwell Chronicle to H. Joiner. Rust moves to Rock Island to join family paper. new management expected to be faithful to readers.
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Navasota
Anderson
Mission River
Woorville
Denison
Garten City
Ginascock County
Menardville
Pirton
Caldwell
A. O. Rust
Caldwell Chronicle
HR. L. Joiner
Jesus Cody
Mrr
Rust
Rock Island
A. D. Ras
Fragmentary ad text from Ozarks publication
Readable fragments describe a brochure offer for illustrated descriptions of the Ozarks. Mentions a Century building address, room 720, and a pamphlet titled Paso Ointment with a note about refunds if not cured. Content is incomplete and garbled.
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Observation de
Beatital
Ozarks
Pati Us
Century
Wis
Good Roads Meeting Sets Cameron as Next Host
The county Judge and Commissioner association held its second day in Galveston with papers on road and probate law amendments. Judge Sumner spoke on five days labor as road duty, urging cash payment or five days work and advocating a grader and roller to improve drainage and quality. The Cameron gathering was chosen as the next meeting site, with officers elected and a boat excursion noted.
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Galveston
Texas
Wis
C. A. Sumner
Cuers
F. T. Weodward
Dallas
Saredy
Aeaeee Aly
Totma
Tyainen
Avery
Honda
A.B. Bom
City Street Railway Company
W. M. McGregor
Cameron
Fnrces
J. B. Lancister
Waxahachie
P. D. Thompson
Greenville
Charles L. Bradfield
Henderson
Texan
Free Trial Package Promises Cure for Men
A dubious ad offers free trial packages from the State Sindical Institute to men suffering sexual weakness. It claims home remedies cure long standing issues and invites letters to the State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana for a free dose.
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State Sindical Institute
Mnetitice
Miouse
State Medical Institute
Elektron
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Seushnet Mba
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