State Capital Notes Labor Day Proclamation August 6
The Texas governor issues a labor day proclamation urging citizens to observe the holiday on September 1 with normal duties and limited public events. The document references the Comptroller and assessors, urging adherence to tax and civic duties, while noting other state administrative activity and local preparations across Austin.
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Ievy
State of Texas
Austin
Yas
Josep
Sayers
Aostin
Ald
Aline
Joeph D. Savers
Trex vi
Jona
Tod
No Improvement Seen In Oil Exchange Offer
Through an oil company offer to swap outstanding stock for oi and activities on the Beaumont exchange show limited progress. Trade was subdued with few clear transactions as August, prospects and storage concerns weighed on investors and producers.
Colveston Traders Report on Market Exchange Activity
Fragmentary data shows volumes like 100 shares and 2000 units across multiple listings. Mentions Audiidoertegt and Dey anthental netiuul figures. few coherent details on specific prices or full entities remain readable.
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de Audiidoertegt
Dike
Bistis
Aia Aege
Mawiattad
Corner Stone Laid for Methodist Church In Arvada
The ceremony, with Senator Neal serving as Grand Master, marked the corner stone laying for a new Methodist church in Arvada. Masons officiated as workers and attendees, including A. Fogid A Mand seating and other local figures, watched the solemn event amid careful construction and ceremonial rites.
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Masons
Senator Neal
A. Fogid A
Willhers
Jenkins
Missing pony in Fagle Lake area offers reward
A Brown pony named Heres with a braided left shoulder, white spot on the forehead, and a cut on a front leg is missing. Reward offered for recovery. witnesses urged to contact W. R. Kinard, marshal, Bogle Lake, for information leading to recovery or capture.
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Fagle Lake
Teshk
Timmy
W. R. Kinard
Marshal
Bogle Lake
Graham Murder Case on Trial in Marlin Texas
The Eugene Graham murder case was called in district court with a special venire. The grand jury met in a special session yesterday and the court adjourned briefly for the venire. The trial proceedings and testimony were in progress as spectators filled the courtroom and Robertson county attendees gathered.
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Graham
Marlin
Texas
Activm Eeasion
Eugéne Graham
Stoner
Helmet
Robertson County
Knights of Pirthine Special Leaves for San Francisco
Texas K of P members from Waco to San Antonio join about twenty more knights en route to San Francisco for the Menglal session of the supreme lodge. The party travels via the Southern Pacific route and is led by W. B. Knight.
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Texas K
P.'a
Sanrama Lodge
Waco
Texas
Anciuto
Knights of Prthine
San Francisco
Wares
Waeo
San Antonio
Boutherm Pacithe Ravite
San Franciaen
Menglal
Supreme Lailer
Knights of Prthins
W. B. Knight
Thie City
Tinsley Granted Change of Venue in Texas Case
Judge Kennean approved J. Tinsley’s change of venue after hearing Inge testimony in Gotanles Texas on August 5. The court sent the case to Lovden County as numerous witnesses were summoned and the State argued the defendant’s right to relocation.
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Tinsley
Gotanles
Texas
J. Tinsley
Kennean
Lovaen County
Cuero to Build New City Hall After Tight Election
In Cuero Texas the proposition to issue 10009 bonds to construct a city hall carried by a narrow three vote margin after a highly contested election. Prominent local businessmen supported both sides and worked at the polls all day.
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Cuero
Texas
Atty
Ech
Dispute Over a Child Custody Case Heard in Rowls
In Rowls Texas on August 4 the civil custody trial Sullivan v Sullivan continued. Judge J B Dilly presided as the mother received the ebita apparatus pending a county court divorce action.
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Rowls
Texas
Sullivan Va
Sullivan
Navarre County
Neon
Finnlegomereny
J. &. Dillyard
Comanche Democratic Club Elects Officers
Comanche Texas August 4 The Comanche Democratic Club elected L. E. Adams president R. B. Lee vice president J. Thomas secretary Everett Little assistant secretary The club plans to send speakers to different parts of the county.
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Comanche Democratic Club
Comanche
Texas
Temocratic Club
L. E. Adams
R. B. Lee
J. Thomas
Everett Little
Fight for Chairmanship Shapes Republican State Committee Race
Rumors place Dullat and Venus as main contenders for the Republican State Committee chair. Mullis Parker and allied party leaders return from Burt Worth with plans for a statewide convention next Tuesday at City Hall. Railroads offer reduced rates. officials expect a large turnout with delegates from Missouri and other states attending.
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Hom Jon
Week
Bom A
Wright
Joseph B Chambers
Missouri
Galveston County Democrats Plan Executive Committee Meeting
Galveston Texasa August 5 There will be a meeting of the outgoing and incoming county democratic executive committee at the office of Chairman Hi M height test Thursday medicine. The committee voters show few incumbents re elected and few candidates. The new committee will discuss plans for the coming campaign and the transfer of party affai s. The party contends strength will be shown in November with the front running candidates likely to win.
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Galveston
Texasa
Chilrman
Suivansid
Witte
Etriarger
Galveston County
Populist Campaign Plans After Fort Worth Convention
Georgetown Texas August 4 The populist party plans another county convention after the state meeting August 12 to nominate a few county officers. They argue a full ticket is unwise but seek suitable candidates where the Democratic ticket is weak and aim to assemble a strong diverse slate. regionale counties Travis Burnet and Lampasas consider senatorial material with Rovetres Faublop and a third “available” candidate in play.
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Georgetown
Trang
Fort Worth
Travis
Burnet
Lampasas
Convention Failed to Materialize in Victoria
Owing to a misunderstanding no delegates appeared from the counties in the Eighth-fourth district. The convention to nominate a Democratic candidate did not materialize here. Chairman Staples of Edna will call a convention at a later date.
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Victoria
Texas
Tilk
Staples
Edna
Scott Opens Campaign in Seguin and Guadalupe County
Hon John C Scott will open his campaign with a speech Friday night in Seguin Texas. An outdoor barbecue is planned in Guadalupe county on Saturday as part of his campaign events.
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Scott
Seguin
Texas
Agguet
John C. Seott
Guadalupe County
Early cotton bales bring premium prices across North Texas
Reports from Greenville Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville and nearby towns detail first cotton bales sold August 4 5 and 6. Prices ranged from about 21 to 22 cents per pound with premiums noted. Bales weighed from 405 to 470 pounds and buyers included Birge Pores J Broome and L M Prnett among others.
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Greenville
Texas
Jem Utell
Wasthi
Culeer
Fort Worth
Tore
J. Broome
Ncar Mansfeld
Mexican mining deal to close this month in Mexico
Fort Worth reports a major mining deal in Mexico near Chihuahua involving the Roworlo mine at Calvo on the Chihuahua line. A syndicate led by Senator Clark of Montana has optioned the property, having spent about 7000 dollars on development. transfer to occur this month.
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Fort Worth
Terus
Orade
Mexicu
Khotun
Roworlo
Tinadaloupe Calvo
Mike
Republic
Clark
Montana
Lould
Thie City
Mexico
Texans In New York Special to The Pont
In New York on August 5 a list of Texans registered in the city appears. The named individuals include Houston Mre H, B Lusiag, Vendome, Belventcn F 9, Es ms seane, and many others with affiliations to Broadway Central and Marlborough among others. The shuffled text records various names and street segments in a fragmented telegraph style.
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New York
Houston
Mre
Lusiag
Vendome
Belventcn
Seane
Range
Marlborough
Albert
Douby
Dietavtik
Mervhff
Broadway
Kinney
Gryer
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed in Lukee States Court
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the Lukee States court today by George J. Tipasey of Columbia, Hrntorts county, exon. itis Mabiiities as eet forth tolly petitiet promntsd to SSE, Me bad oO AMmerD' eAvept' exempt property.
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Galveston
Texas
George J. Tipasey
Columbia
Hrntorts County
Exon
Groves Black Root Liver Pills Advertised Remedy
Groves' Black Root Liver Pills are described as made from an active principle from Black Root. They claim to act on the liver with no griping or sick stomach and no lasting after effects. They promise to cure chronic constipation. Price 25 cents.
Crabbing Net Collision and Electric Displays Highlight Island City News
In Galveston Texas August reports describe labor union activity for longshoremen and city celebration preparations. The Bay harbor saw a large shark caught near pier 2 weighing about 66 pounds and over eight feet long. Electric light displays decorate business districts for the Southern Mackie celebration and a maritime incident figures in the day’s items.
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Galverton
Texas
Wis
Nordiog
Lore
Houston
Fire at Washington LA Destroys Property Worth 100000
A major blaze swept Washington Louisiana on August 5 destroying about thirty five buildings in the city heart. The fire started in A Moyer s livery stable and spread southeast, destroying homes shops and a two story building while lifting $100000 in losses. Fire departments from Opelousas and Lafayette aided in fighting the blaze.
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Washington
A. Moyer
Carl Wolff
Twillo Salon
Jacob Plonikr
Dragatore
Clante Grocers
Sereen Anteon
Rieht & Olmnang
Lairhoeatin
Operonine and
Lafayettie Tire
Devastating Fire Ravages Quinlan Street Business Row
Fire swept a row of Quinlan Street shops on Sunday destroying the general store of F. K. Threadgill and others including Dr. Merchant and T. C. Carter. The blaze damaged a brick building owned by J. J. Sullivan and caused loss to stock and fixtures valued near nine thousand dollars, with insured amounts noted for several properties. Bucket brigades saved Carter’s store, but the street faced extensive fire damage and uncertainty during control efforts.
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Goroemvile
Tere Augusta
Quinlan
F. KF. Threadgill
de. C. B. Merchant
T. C. Carter
McPride
Itizeon
Carter
J. J. Sullivan
Vathnes & Tyresoe Sad T. W. Addington Sietaned
Etorka Hy Romoral
Fire destroys multiple buildings near Grand Prairie
A residence near Grand Prairie Texas and several outbuildings were burned with all household furniture farming tools and feed lost. The property of Anguet 4 T Koob of Boor Croek oelgaborboog ten miles north of the police station suffered fire damage estimated at around $1000 with no one at home at the time.
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Grand Prairie
Texas
T. F. Koob
Boor Croek Oelgaborboog
Plice
Wixroam Realtenes
Barnes
Fire damages WI Hane and Manidin gin in Illinois incident
A fire at the WI Hane and Manidin gin, located about four miles west of Italy, caused extensive damage. Local reports indicate possible incendiary origin and investigators towed the property for examination.
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Italy
Fire Destroys Home in Texas Morning Blaze
August 4 at about four o clock the residence of Dr. Nora and family was destroyed. They barely escaped with no furniture saved. The home suffered two thirds loss in Fi innered fire scene described as severe and rapid.
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Hilleiera
Texas
Dr. Norrla
Decomposed body found near Trier Texas amid odd details
A decomposed male body was found northwest of Trier by hunters. The scene involved disturbed flesh and scattered remains, with authorities investigating a possible violent cause and noting the body had been moved from its original location.
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Trier
Texas
Rome
Eit
Bozzarde
Galpes
Prickly Auk Bitters Ad Aims for Harvester Energy
An old advertisement notes Prickly Auk Bitters as a helper for workers and vitality amid hot weather. Crescent Drug Store at 619 Salo Street offers the product via special agents.
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Hartert
Lucy
AE. Klealing
Crescent Drug Store
Salo Street
Weather Crop Report on Heavy Rains and Boll Weevils
The Texas climate and crop service reports weekly conditions ending August 4 with above normal rain causing shedding and boll weevils at work. Temperatures ranged from 75 to 87 degrees while many areas saw heavy rainfall and damage to corn, cotton, and grain with notes of blooming fruiting and promising sugar crops in various counties.
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Texas
Climate and Crop Service
Boeville
Amarillo
Degeves
Hunrietta
Bianco
Temple
Kerrville
Poraly
Gulf Quayt
P Gratde
Bonhers
Folin
San Marcos
Brenham
Hoare
Wace
Botton
Branca
McLennan
Med River
Briges
Colorado
Andretin
Willie
Couslinrabie
Sugar Cape
Portlouk
Oouth
Eari
Fruiuig Millefactory
Inirgla
Catton
Plellig
Hummers
Keeton
Caren Cotten
North Carolina
Florida
Weather summary notes heavy rains in western regions and widespread impacts
The weekly weather summary reports heavy rains across the western region and portions of the Lower Ohio valley, Carolinas, and Northern Georgia. Central and Northern Texas see renewed rainfall. the Middle Atlantic and lake regions also report wet conditions, with warm temperatures aiding crop progress in northern plains and corn states.
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Virginia
Arkobess
Ohio Valley
Carolinas
Georgia
Texas
Lake Regien
Middle Atlantic
Kanway
Nebraska
Generd
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief
Letter from Mrs Hulda Jakeman of Salt Lake City Utah praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing severe menstrual pain after over a year of doctor care. The advertisement claims the product can cure female ills and offers free advice to sick women from Lynn Mass.
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Jakeman
Elders of the Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hulda Jakeman
E. Pinkham
Huipa Jareman
Weather improves across cotton belt as drought eases
The central and eastern towns report better conditions with reduced drought and generally favorable weather. Rainfall varies by region with Texas cotton nearing bloom and reports of upheading boll worms and pests in some areas, while northeastern states see steady progress in harvests and fruiting.
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Drouth
Onergit
Leilstina
Alabama
Arkaimay
Laoliena
Miewie
Weston
Colorado
Attempt to oust negro laborers shocks Grant Parish community
Citizens of Grant Parish Louisiana mobilize after rumors of men coming to drive away colored laborers at Dolson sawmill. Sheriff Tilley hears a reported plan, arrests follow amid clashes. locals claim hidden backers support the effort while officials fear further trouble and violence.
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Grant Parish
Winfield
Tilley
Dolson Saw Mill
Eculkenn
Winfeld
Palmona
Mevie
Mlfon
Leiters
Suit for Partition Involving Hardin County Land
In Austin Texas on August 6 a district court suit for partition was filed by T. 4. Oliver and partners against KR M. Thomenn J. IL Korduges and others including the Petroleum Company. The case seeks to partition two tracts in Hardin County totaling about 12 1/2 percent of the property and valued at around 1 000 000. The petition states the defendants own joint rights to the land except for the Gaffer Company which holds a lien and Johnson’s share remains unclear.
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Austin
Texas
T. 4. Oliver
H. Kirby
John W. Parker
HM. Kirby
James i
Robertson Agaliet KR
M. Thomenn
J. IL Korduges
N. Gilbert
Wirt Davie
J. M. Guffey
Hardin County
Sts
Gore
Wenel
Gaffer Company
Joh
Jeane
Movement of Ocean Vessels Reported Across Trade Routes
Special to The Poet lists several ships and routes including Pert Fode from Havana to El Paso and from New York to Villa Metta, with vessels such as Dolele and Montbusea noted along lines to Havre and Galveston. The item reads as a transit notice of steamer movements and ports of call including Port Rie, Sabine Pans, and Philadelphia transits.
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Pert Fode
Chalmette iAm
Havana
el Paso
New York
Dolele
Villa Metta
St. Michael
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