Big Burgess Rally Pledged for Large Democratic Majority
A Fayette County driven event advertised to rally Democrats for a 3500 margin in the Tenth district closes with a Gonzales county man named as standard bearer. Speakers include Hon. T. F. Harwood and Judge W. W. Glass as the crowd pledges strong support for the Fayette County nominee and the party aims for a decisive victory in the Texas district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gonzales
Canal District
W. W. Glass
T. F. Harwood
Texas Republicans read policy through Green and Boxer analogies
An Express report sketches Texas political currents with Walter Burns of Houston as a leading Republican figure. It notes internal party factions at Austin and San Antonio meetings shaping the state convention, praising Green’s tonic rhetoric and comparing Texan maneuvers to Boxer era tactics while predicting continued party pressure and potential re election battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pares Green
Walter Burns
Houston
Texas Log
Austin
Texas
Execu
Wgreen
Bad Antonio
Texag
Aetore
Agiano Prothur
Dr. Green
MSR
Scents
Republican National
Caracis
Hawley Campaign Committee Organizes in Texas
Hon Henry Terrell of this city leads a Hawley campaign committee formed to oppose State Chairman E H R Green. Members include Judge Waller Burns Houston Henry C Ferguson Fort Bend Cecil A Lyon Sherman and Cherries A Boynton Waco. A meeting will be held in San Antonio to select a state chairman candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Green
Henry Terrell
Hawley
E. H. R. Green
Waller Burns
Houston
Henry C. Ferguson
Fort Berd County
Cecil A. Lyon
Sherman
Cherries A. Boynton
Waco
Greed
Dallas Republicans Eye State Convention Tactics
At a meeting of the State executive committees in Saul Antonso, a speaker condemned State Chairman Dreen and urged Dallas Republicans to prepare to capture the State convention at Gin Antonio on September 44 by political methods if necessary even by physical force. Mr Atwell pledged to subdue the opposition and urged retaliation. The speech applauded as an intense meeting was anticipated next Saturday. He supported a united front against Congressman R B Hawley, predicting Hawley will run in the Tenth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas
Judge Glass
Eagle Jake
Glass
Burgens
Schildh
Fay County
Gonzales
Barcesa
Schilck
Fayette Ty
High Court of Political Chancery
Gree
National Committee En Credentiala
Philadelphia
R. B. Hawley
Texas
National Committee
San Antonio
Texas Reputilenus Get & Chance
Green
Hawley
Congress
Tenth
Tenth District
Puerto Padre
Cuba
Cable
Snown
Saul Antonso
Dreen
Dallas
Gin Antonio
Mr. Atwell
Ell Uhertake
Tim
Hol Blo
Atwell
Mr. Hawley
Democratic senatorial convention called for San Diego Texas
Corpus Christi August 4 District chairman J Kieberg calls a Democrats convention for Monday August 20 at noon in San Diego Texas. The 87th representative district will hold its convention the same day and place. Candidates are Senator B A Aties of Laredo and Hon D McNeill Turner of Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christ
Texas
J. Kieberg
San Diego
B. A. Aties
Laredo
D. McNeill Turner
Corpus Christi
Caldwell Democratic Ticket Nominees For County Offices
Caldwell Texas August 4 the democratic convention named candidates for county offices. For county judge AR Alexander. county attorney L O Frain. clerk G W Grant. assessor of taxes W A Duckworth. sheriff C W Curry. treasurer B H Hunt. collector of taxes W J Harris. Mr Jones is not a candidate for state party chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Texas
AR. J. Alexander
L. O. Frain
G. W. Grant
John McCowen
Taxta
W. A. Duckworth
C. W. Curry
BH. B. Hunt
W. J. Harris
Fountain Nominated at Democratic Convention in Bryan
In Bryan Texas on August 4 a Democratic convention for the Fifty fifth representative district convened at the courthouse. Dr J L Fountain was nominated for the legislative chair George R Tabor was re elected district chairman for the ensuing two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fountain
Bryan
Texas
Brazos
Madlato
Court House
J. L. Fountain
Thin City
George R. Tabor
Texas Political Notes Cleburne to Midlochian
Cleturne Texas notes report J W Scell ars of Johnson County elected chair man of the Seventieth Memorial district for the next two years at Midlochian. Hempstead hosts Republican precinct No 1 convention with L Tompkins nominated for constable and A Guillemet M E Grace re elected chairman and Lilly secretary. Delegates to county convention set for August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleturne
Texas
Arogue
J. W. Scéllars
Johnson County
Seventieth Memorial Distrit
Fatal Rail Yard Accident Kills Foreman John Dyer
Sherman Shreveport line foreman John Dyer was fatally injured when a bandear derailed near Greenville Texas. The handcar jumped the track throwing Dyer from the car onto timber and injuring him severely. He died at Arcade hotel after being brought to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Texas
John Dyer
Sherman
Shreveport
Dyer
Arcade
Paynton Leaders Fight in Eleventh District Convention
Charles A. Paynton, a Hawley ally ousted in the shifting party lines, resumes a vigorous campaign in the Eleventh district. He claims broad support here as Green and Hawley factions prepare for a tense convention in San Antonio with notable politicians expected to join the contest.
Burien Man Killed by Mixed Train in Texas
In Burien Texas Joe Gorno asleep on a platform near section three of the Houston and Texas Central railroad was struck by a mixed train at about 3 am. He jumped into the path in a dazed condition and died instantly, being thrown seventy feet. In Denison Texas Charley Owers died today from injuries after a train strike near Strindown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burien
Texas
Joe Gorno
Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Denison
Charley Owers
Strindown
Claude Craig
Independent run to suppress saloon in Fifth District
James W. Thomas of McKinney announces he will run as an Independent for Congress to oppose Hop. Co. D. B. Randell and to seek constitutional amendment aimed at suppressing saloons. He argues ending the saloon is essential for national greatness and America's role as model government and world peace arbiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Texas
James W. Thomas
Post
Congress
Hop. Co
Randell
J. W. Baley
Southwest Texas Truck Growers Meet Near Mathis
The Southwest Texas Truck Raisers Association plans a meeting in Mathis on August 7 and 8 with barbecues, a program by the muse and library club, and a benefic entertainment. Visitors include Mire. Mathis of Rockport and Rev. Lyon of Corpus Christi assisting Rev. Williamson in a revival. J W Henderson of Victoria conducts merchant interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathis
Texas
Arkist
Orcaraimms
Proma
Muse
Benefe
Mire. Mathis
Rockport
Riv. Lyon
Corpus Christ
Rv. Williamson
Mijrees Zenna
Caillie Miller
Bern
Casa
Parson's Brigade Heucion Held in Corsicana
Corsicana Texas August 6 The reunion of Parson's Old Brigade Confederate veterans occurred with guests of Camp Winkler. A morning parade formed at 6:00 with the Oll City band Parron's Old Brigade led by Lt Wheeler and Greece Winkler under A. P. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Corsican
Texas
Pxreon
Winkler
Hine
Ghreory
Parron
Ol Brigade
Mije
Wheeler
Gam Winkler
A. P. Wood
Arity Eines Corsicana
Corsicana’ Cavalry Company
Allen
Corsicana Fre Dopariaea
Dallas County Republicans Adjourn to Set Precinct Representation
The Dallas County Republican executive committee adjourned without calling a county convention, delaying until next Saturday to let a committee establish the basis for representation from voting precincts in the city. United States District Attorney Atwell noted proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Green
Eneth
Dallas
Texas
Tulip County
Republican Executive Committee
United States District Attorney
Atwell
Veterans Return for Confederate Reunion and Dinner
Veterans from Parson’s Brigade and Ison’s Battalion gathered with Navarro chapter Daughters of the Confederacy for a soldiers feast. Major L T Wheeler presided, with remarks by Major HW Burton and Governor O M Revere’s widow Mrs Roberts. Hon BR Burke to speak, old brigade flags unfurled, crowds welcomed Corsicana hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita
Miller
Hon
Rufus
C. i ‘Graves
Jp Winkler
Marchbatsky
Ison
Navarro Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jdinner
L. T. Wheeeler
Parton's Brigade Association
Tle
Umpanby Wis
HW Burton
Roberts
University notes show rising enrollment and campus preparations
Austin Texas August reports signal a growing demand for university callogues and information. The summer edition lists commencements and alumni notes while the library opens three days weekly and building cleanup proceeds. Faculty changes and new appointments span Victoria Dallas San Antonio and other Texas schools as graduates plan further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avatin
Texas
Ao Kroat
Kent
Bebidée
Eumuier Echool
Ahip
Dreamoent Prather
Iis Literary Avclovics
Clarente Oussey
Alaina
Thomas FP
Burmeton
Bsq
Vommenbeni
Lughee
Austin
B. C. Barker
A. Caswell Ellis
School of
New York City
Gertrude Knight
Sidiathlon College
Edith Lawier Clark
San Antonio Celts
Florence E. Rowe
ArAin
Dallas
Peyton, Irving, Jr
Flampo
Texan
Misarete
Morey
Alaint
Spence Knox
Whitner
ELFE
Witt
Timmson
Yolty
Encampment at Sherman Prepares Militiamen Jubilee
Sherman Texas August 4 encampment work is complete with notable arrivals. Captain L Selker oversees tents and supplies for the Wo 5 mest encampment. Colonel Styron of the Fourth regiment T V G arrives to command the encampment as several military companies settle in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
L. Selker
Styron
Man Killed Near Fintonia in Texas Train Accident
Robert Bailey a colored man was fatally injured when a southbound freight struck him as he attempted to catch the train about 200 yards south of the junction of the Southern Pacific and Aransas Pass lines. Found early the next morning, he stated he was 28 and from Bonus Texas where his father resided. He died about 5 o'clock after being found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fintonia
Texas
Robert Bailey
San Antonio
Aragsays Pass
Southern Pacific
Aransas
Bonus
Texan
Denton County Old Settlers to Hold Fourth Reunion
Denton County Old Settlers Association plans a fourth reunion at Aubrey on August 9 and 19 with expected large crowds. Ex Governor R B Hubbard is promised to attend along with prominent locals Gillat o Kearby Van Zandt Allen Collin and F F Hill. An old soldiers contest with several prizes is a featured event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Venton
Texas
Aubrey
R. B. Hubbard
Gillat O Kearby
van Zandt
Allen
Collin
F. F. Hill
Coptcost
Celebration planned for depot opening in Denton August
The Commercial club will stage a celebration for the opening of the $30,000 depot in Denton. A ceremony is planned around August 19 with General Mullazer Thorne and Superintendent Polhemis to accept the building from the contractor. A carriage tour of the city is proposed after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
Commercial Club
Mullazer Thorne
Tezee
Pacific
Polhemis
Soint
Life to a Lazy Liver Life Saver Cascarrets Candy
An old health ad promotes Cascarets candy as a solution for liver and intestinal issues. It warns of widespread death from poor digestion and urges readers to use the product, listing price options of five and fifty cents.
Constitutional Amendment Proposal At State Convention
Mr J L Robinson legal examiner GLO proposes a resolution at the Waco state convention to reserve public lands from sale to actual settlers and ban corporate purchase for agricultural or speculative uses He favors long term leases for arid school lands western Texas to encourage development and boost school fund revenue about 10 000 000 acres could become a future revenue source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
J. L. Robinson
General Land Office
Waco
Robinson
School Fund
Fourth Texas regiment to camp at Sherman Monday
The Fourth Texas regiment armory list shows companies and captains led by Colonel J. A. Styron for a Sherman camp starting Monday. It names Decatur Rifles, Corder Rifles, Moss Light Guard, Fort Worth Fencibles, Barefoot Rifles, Lyon's Sherman Infantry, Gainesville Light Guard, Hoggess Volunteers, Denilson Rifles, Alfred W. Drew Rifles, Weatherford Volunteers and more with their respective captains and home towns. An artillery battery from Dallas Artillery is listed with Captain Ll. S. Platou Jr. plus a Dallas-based Gaston Trumpet corps leader and an infantry band to be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Texas Regiment
Sherman
J. A. Styron
Decatur Rifles
Robert M. Simmons
Decatur
Corder Rifles
John O'Keefe
el Paso
Moss Light Guard
J.C. Bridges
Cleburne
Fort Worth
Alfred W. Drew
ML Cunningham
Weatherford Volunteers
W. JA. Bowle
Weatherford
Gaston Trumpet Corps
James G. Bennett
Dallas
Artillery
Dallas Artillery Company
Ll. S. Platau, Jr
Awards yesterday for furnishing school apparel and accessories
Yesterday's awards list vendors and items for all institutions including McKean Eilers Co Austin supplying collars cuffs gloves handkerchiefs neckwear socks underwear and colored white. L Wolfson San Antonio supplying collar buttons bandanas pearl buttons course combs. Evans Sims Farm Worth supplying boys valets. Frank Bros San Antonio supplying suspenders. Ash Hirshfeld Austin supplying boys white shirts. W T Wroe Sona Austin supplying slickers. Lomgini Bernheim San Antonio supplying felt hats. Pace Levy Terrell supplying bone collar buttons handkerchiefs socks suspenders. Sanger Brow Dallas supplying boys collars colored shirts underwear union shirts and men white shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean, Eilers & Co
Austin
L. Wolfson
San Antonio
Evans & Sims
Farm Worth
Frank Bros
Ash & Hirshfeld
W. T. Wroe & Sona
Lomgini & Bernheim
Pace & Levy
Terrell
Sanger Brow
Dallas
Charters Filed In Several Texas Localities
Houston Lyceum and Carnegie association filed with no capital stock. Phillips Box Manufacturing of Dallas lists $5000 in capital stock. Laurel Heights Bowling Club of San Antonio has no capital stock. Brown and Mansageres Wholesale Merchandise of El Paso shows $25000 capital stock. Sherman Packing Company amends charter increasing capital stock from $50000 to $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Lyceum and Carnegie Association
Phillips Box Manufacturing Company
Dallas
Capital
Laurel Heights Bowling Club
San Antonio
Brown and Mansageres Wholesale Merchandise Company
el Paso
Sherman Packing Company
Early finish for normal examiners due to belt by negro schools
The board of summer normal examiners, working rapidly, will finish sooner after the belt made by the negro normal schools reduces the paper list by about 490 or 500. Examiners earn $1 per paper, so fees will be cut accordingly. Adjournment expected within two weeks. Falls county tax rolls show valuation of $1,287,630, up $212,450. Throckmorton county valuation is $1,791,798, up $26,982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Summer Normal Examiners
Negro Normal Schools
Falls County
Throckmorton County
State Health Officer Orders Plague Report and Quarantine Review
State Health Officer Finn directs Dr. Norton in San Francisco to report bubonic plague conditions and to consider raising quarantine against white persons if warranted by the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Norton
San Francisco
Texas Officials and Politicians in Town on Various Duties
Senator Sebnatian of Breckenridge is in town on business. Walter Bremond returned from Edwardes county. Reagan of the railroad commission has gone to Palestine. The comptroller registered a 49000 issue of El Paso county refunding bonds. Arthur of the railroad commission returned from Pearsall and South Texas. The general land office reports 244911 acres of school land leased in May. Franz Ficot named referee in Austin district bankruptcy to succeed George P Dexter. Adjutant Geneth Scurry heads to Dallas then Sherman for encampment. The attorney general approved Jackson county courthouse funding bond of 1000 and courthouse refunding issue of 10000. The Southern Presbyterian church will soon begin a 1500 annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebnatian
Breckenridge
Walter Bremond Hie
Edwardes County
Reagan
Rairoad Convision
Palestine
Arthur
Railroad Commission
Pearsall
South Texas
General Land Office
Staly
Franz Ficot
Austin
George F. Pendexter
Jackson County
Court House
Southern Presbyterian Church
Free at home cure for sexual weakness offered by Dr Knapp
A sensational ad claims men can cure sexual weakness and enlarge organs at home using a free receipt and directions from Dr L W Knapp of Detroit. It cites pensioned testimonials praising dramatic gains in vigor, strength and satisfaction, with confidential correspondence promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Knapp
Detroit
Mich
Bir
Legal Notices and Local School Board Actions reported
The county proceeds to collect a $9471.74 judgment from bondsmen of the late County Treasurer Jeralgan. The city school board advertises bids to improve grounds around the high school. Hyde Park to keep fifth and sixth grades. Senator Barry Miller visits Dallas political circles and eyes the Waco platform. Waco convention coverage notes. Brooks and Shelley form a law partnership succeeding Mr Pendexter’s practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Jeralgan
Tiwanaleg
Hyde Park
George F. Pendexter
Willl
Pendexter
Weather and Crops Report From Texas Towns
Reports from Navasota Waco Salado Hempstead Greenville Gonzales Allof show heavy rains and continued showers aiding or hindering cotton. Prospects vary by location with improvements in Waco and damages from boll weevil in Gonzales. Farmers report despondency and high rainfall totals since January 1, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Grinen County
Texas
St Nlght
Waco
McLennan County
Salado
Ball County
Ratton Travis Hern
Hempatead
Waller County
Summur
Greenville
Hunt County
J. BE. Spoonemore
Kingston
Norma
Binenlteen
J. W. Barnett
Lone Oak
Gonzales
Gonzales County
Allof
Harris County
Brenham Budget: Grand and Petit Jurors Named
The district court in Brenham Texas opened juror lists for the September term. District Clerk Krug and an assistant turned over the lists to deputies who spent the day summoning jurors. Named grand jurors include F. M. Andrewers Eugene Louter Hon Hada man J Ferguson B E Wilburn and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Krug
F. M. Andrewers
Eugene Louter
Hon Hadaman
J. &. Ferguson
BE. B. Wilburn
Tats
Bresham Gun Club practice and local notes stir Pinecone area
The Bresham Gun Club uses Want column for Pinecone ads as the state sees active duty and early reactions. Henry Quebec Jr. injured in mule incident at Prairie Hill. rain dominates two hours with extensive sickness reported near Chappel Hill. City council to discuss water supply and a Third ward building addition contract is offered to T A Low & Sons for 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neleon Meredith
Pris Dome
W. Tuckett
A. Wangenann
Joe Maron
Jamies Bell
Bol
Willams
Wiliam Buchanan
A. J. Miller
W. Struckmeyer
John Jones
Fidred
LaChah J. Moore
C Stamman
Turner Hall
William Wehmeyer
St Bynon Finley
Sam Vickers
Otto Houle
Frank Windebaum
Otto Lerech
Hitler
Nulle
Henry Grate
Joe Ralston
Wiley Dawson
George Green
Richard — Uoweon
Price Owen
John Spates
Elmaot Watts
Williamson
B. Eldridge
Len Sanford
Wiliam Maderson
Bresham Gun Club
Henry Quebec, Jr
Prairie Hill
Chappel Hill
Hrevbam Comoro, i Aod Manufacturing Company
Martford
Boillyr Insurance Company
Wiwihington
Glate Convent
Wace
J. W. Evanghan
Chappell Hill
Aten
Campbell & Pennington
Onan
W. Watson
T. A. Low & Bons
Anaes Curry
Harry Haynes
Smith
Milton Siebel
Moers C. H. Carlisle, Jr
Fred Felder
William Morrie
Brenham
Eck Oliver
Riley
Caldwell
Rage Lake
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Bat
Bat Fayetts County
Burns
San
Carrie
Commaliies
Abeentees
Tarleson County
Burton
Boynton
Charles A. Paynton
Republican State Executive Committee
Spask
Poynton
Mathis Matters
Southweat
Parson
Dallas County Republicans
University OF Texas
Houston Lyceum Association
Chartered
Shermana
Dodge
el Paso County
Geneth Scurry
Powe
Astounding
Gerstle
Lan Gertie Club
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