Land Grant Suit Seeks Five Figures in Grantee Claims
August 7 report from Texas district court details a land grant suit to recover property alleged under Spanish and Mexican titles. The action names numerous defendants and lists hundreds of acres and related parcels alongside corporate and individual stakes in Cameron, Zapata, and surrounding counties.
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Peres
Tod
Setition
Iit
Peemsden
Lola J
Artin Ki
Syrah
Gheeaige N
Gitte
Grayoon
Conny
Jones
Wathita County
John Mite
Dame
Vedtos
Tolin
Juba Fae
Travin
Jobo G
Ken Bat
Konaoly
Land Javelved
Mamagen
Wode Guis
Cameron County
Boer Suilmon
Mra
M. le Hinks
Beawe
Uixur Vaunty
Raines Et A
Zapata
Aiwa
Cody
Diesel
Wilied Dwell
Hari
AL Houten
P.O. Iin Fe Mages J
Metanjotent
Hell
Stanley Welel
Oiwor
Ion Lettyrow
Ha Collie
Paleo
Bowell
Morita
Mike
Bes Wade
Mire
Nde
Ajidiiny
Iuerey
Enola
Kant
Flood Remakes Rice Warps Bay City Texas Area
Floodwaters from a river levee overflow damaged rice crops in Bay City area Texas. Operations resumed at Malagorda Bay City and Moore Corte plants while others repaired. outlook for a record rice harvest across Matagorda County remains strong as canal work resumes. The Bay City carnival and regional interest draw large crowds and rail/tie communications to the world are restored as Southern Pacific lines reopen.
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Bay City
Texas
Alinpay
Hood
Planta
Malagorda
Moore Corte
Nie Valley
Colorado
Canala
aKuth
Ree
Mikuw
Vafe
Matagorda
Charles Loweller
Bay
Honduras
Earl Ivy County
Tonlehe
Amithera Pacific
Essenger Ptation
Southern Pacific Mines
Tay City
Southern Pacific
TOON
Louisiana
Inquest Held Over Man Found Dead Near Nacogdoches
Justice W D Povey traveled twelve miles west from Nacogdoches to hold an inquest into the death of John Hicker a resident found with a Winchester bullet wound. The same night Katy Delsot ten year old daughter was attacked in her home and fired upon as she fled. Deputy Waters investigated the alleged assault and captured the suspect within a short distance of the crime scene.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
W. D. Povey
John Hicker
Pickey
Din Delsot
Nelson
Katy
Alove
Mickey
Fred
Rae
Mr. Gay
Sherrit Mole Waters
Ebriy Tester
Hest
Bie Alx
Fireman Scalded on International Railroad
Warren Moore, fireman on the International railroad, was badly scalded around noon at Marlin Texas. He was taken to Falpatioe to be placed in the company hospital. The extent of his injuries is not yet known.
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Marlin
Texas
Warren Moore
International Railroad
Mae
Abe
DC Atnachine
Falpatioe
Denison Weather Brief and County Report
The fragment notes Denison August section details and rain today. It mentions Lee County and a western area reporting a hull aord impact with limited readable context.
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Lee County
Denison
Hull
Tank Car Shortage Shapes Beaumont Oil Trade
In Beaumont on August 7 producers confront a car famine amid disputed claims over ownership of empty tank cars. Railroads and private firms debate car allocations, with private shipments and oil-exchange movements noted as the market searches for supply and distribution, while Saratoga well tests spur industry interest.
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Beaumont
Texas
Torest
Delray
Thorne
Eara
Antiresd
Oil magnates clash as Shell eyes Standard Oil grip
Sir Marcus Samuel representing Rothschild interests in Shell Transport and Trading argues against Standard Oil’s monopoly. He cites plans to add tank ships and expand capacity in Texas and California to secure new agreements with major producers and refiners.
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Shell Company
Standard Trust
New York
Visi
United States
Sir Marcie Samuel
Rothscalida
Shell Transportation and Trading Company
Premiar Oil
Europe
Standard Oil Company
Standerd
Typodortry
Marcus
Tn Nashin
Texas Held
United Bien
Bly Marcus Samal
Grike
Ble
Coin Vies
Taoy Rave
California
Hitherso
Bay Shore Oil plans bore near La Vorte area
Mr. C J J Smith of La Vorte reports Bay Shore Oil has placed a finder’s fence on land four miles northwest of La Vorte and will begin boring for oil. He plans to travel to London next week to arrange fall drilling.
Oil flood and blowouts concern Faretoga area
In Faretoga Texas on August 6 reports say the old business district shows signs of activity. Hooks No 2 had another blowout with no damage. Brive No 2 spilled oil and water flooding the countryside. Mr Low Metat of Spindle Top fame arrived and helped with a double crew to cap the flow.
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Faretoga
Texas
Hooks No. 2
Brive No. 2
Low Metat
Spindle Top
Unclear Steamship Lineups Referenced in Patchy Text
Fragmentary notes reference Byrd Syndicate and Brice lines with numbers 2 and 3 and a mention of Hooks No 3. The text hints at steaming events but lacks clear context, dates, or locations for a concise report.
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Byrd Syndicate
Brice
Hooks
Galveston August Oil Exchange Busy With Shares
In Galveston August events show activity at the oil exchange with numerous company shares traded including Continental National, Eyeever of Galveston, National, and Victor. Sour Lake reports progress as workers drill derricks and prepare for further drilling while oil work waits on water conditions delaying cutting operations.
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Galveston
Texas
Sour Lake
Sour Cake
Welle
Savings Bank Change Hands in Island City
The estate of BH Kemimer bought the controlling interest in Gladity Savings Bank, with J J Keptapter elected president, replacing retired Tl. Waverly Smith. Mr Smith’s share valued at 100,100, price of the sale not disclosed. Also notes of extra Mallory Line steamer to Galveston from New York and other sailing moves. Dr J M Cline wed Miss Mou Pare of Manic Ala. Miss E C Paisley dead in New Orleans.
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Galveston
Texay
Dentean
Mallory Tie
New York
Nueces
Comal
Tomermwer
Brunewick
Elen
Thrasia
Wick
Cline-Hayes
Texas
J. M. Cline
Galerie Tet
Sears
Tattel States
Mou'pare
Mayon
Manic
Ala
Clue
New Orleane
Earth Cracking Phenomenon Baffles Lockhart Residents
August 7 Lockhart Texas reports describe wide ground cracks from four to twenty four inches in places, stretching across roads and hillsides after unprecedented rainfall and floods. Some locals attribute it to swelling soils from moisture while others fear an earthquake or Mother Earth acting up.
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Lockhart
Texas
Movement of Ocean Vessels Special to The Pet
Vert Baile arrives in New York with Comod from Liw York and Uuetein Chord from Muefields. Breakwater sails for Puerto Cortes. Vert Barrios departs New York for Baltes An t Hillan Bry with Et Allo bound for Galveston.
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Liw
York
Uuetein Chord
Ter Muefields
Hiso
Nord
Caélion Pelts
Baltes An T Hillan Bry
Liverpool
Breakwater
Barrios
New York
Dyavepow
Galveston
Et Allo
Fir
Negro Baptists at Sherman Name Delegates and Officers
The Sherman meeting of the colored Yoxaw Baptist association drew delegates from nine counties. Elections named officers including President Rev. He AL Williamie of Sherman and Treasurer M ere A Hicks of Waco. The association opened with prayer led by Modersvar Jackson in the morning.
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Sherman
Sheruat
Exis
Tobe
Willi Ernane
He AL Williamie
B. Btwpheos
Dallas
A. H. Smith
Denison
AG. W. Hardy
Port Worth
Mere
A. Hicks
Waco
Modersvar Jackson
Chaly
Saucedo Adjudged Sane in Child’s Death Case
In Texas, Saucedo was adjudged sane as he faces a murder trial in the Thietysaventa Cintree court over the death of his 10 year old daughter. The case proceeded after two days of investigation and a jury heard testimony for determination of insanity. The governor intervened on September DB.
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Saucedo
Sane
Bin
Aptonio
Texas
Angoyt T
Vinenia Sanevile
Negro Wounded in Farm Altercation Near Marlin
At Ghorf farm near Marlin Texas Charley Conoly colored was shot twice with a caliber pistol during a noon altercation One bullet entered the bowels another struck the leg The wounds are considered serious Matthews colored is under arrest Mallard involved is named in connection with the case
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Marlin
Texas
Ghorf
Charley Conoly
Matthews
Stephenson Reid Wedding in Sour Lake Texas
Stephenson and Reid were married last night at Rodgers Hall in Sour Lake before a large crowd. Justice Bues presided as H. L. Stephenson of Orange and Ida Held of Bour Lake shared the ceremony. The couple celebrated with a ball afterward.
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Sour Lake
Texas
H. L. Stepuenmen
Orange
Mins Ida
Bour Lake
Rodgers Hall
BR. J. Bues
Grovee Black Root Liver Pills Claim Active Bianee Root Ingredient
An ad touts Grovee Black Root Liver Pills using an active principle sourced from Bianee Root. The copy asserts the product acts on the liver and promises relief while avoiding pests, framed as a medicinal tonic.
Fifteenth District Campaign Stirs Political Clash
Chairman Wells said no time sharing with Democrats and no meeting with Garner. Antillo from Corpus Christi aims to open his campaign in Veadampe county while Scott refuses to debate or meet Democrats. Democratic leaders denounce Republican plans and call for public discussion as voters seek clarity on district choices.
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Seo Antillo
Corpus
Ausialope County
Scott
Dibreell
Bie
Jenn Gurner
Wells Toenth
Matgenlionan
Scores
Tully
Reverees
Wells
Iso
Boott
Dibrell to Campaign Across Guadalupe County for Democracy
August T. John Moore reports Dibrell will canvass Guadalupe County extensively to secure Democratic support. Segulo Verne and supporters warn rivals that Dibrell will campaign vigorously if needed, with stops in Segula and Allee and speeches planned for next week in the county.
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Guadalupe Ounty
Segulo
Verne
John Moore
Mon
Ditrelly
Corpok Chelatl
Texas
John C. Stote
Semulo
Allee
Judge Dillard Dominates Local Judicial District Nomination
Sketch describes Judge Dillard of the Crawford district who was renominated without opposition at a convention covering Kaufman, Collin, Rockwall and nearby counties. A Texas pioneer, he was first county judge in Cherokee and later served in the State Senate. Appointed district judge by Governor Hogg in 1908, he has served multiple terms and is noted for allegedly removing B J Doyle from the Texas House during reconstruction. He has been a farmer, journalist, statesman and jurist.
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Dillard
Wortinble
Forwford Judicial
Orrell
Kills
Kaufines
Collin
Rockwall
Ita Courte
Dillard Aluoges
Hong
Dilan le
Texas
B.J. Doyle
Bowse
Austin
Jostenn
Bprexnham
Mies Witen Uarrett
Renaway
Bel'ton
Z. C. Dalvis
Ghdenville
J. B
Paris
Negro Odd Fellows
Attordanice
Chilimeman
Willa
Daingemnield
Mount Mora
Tom Aote
Willa Foint
Hop
Gorden Euseptl
Congress
Myrtle Spritge
Uleburne
J. F. Little
Tisheen
Baptist Church
Marystown
M'Ghregor
McLeanoe County
Hallinger
Frank Streser
Ainselt
Howie
Howena
Alvin
Cate
Waco
Ti Ie
Cali
Rio
Valinoed Company
Perondabio Church
Eity
Lows Bryan
MoCullough
Viollatora
Toe
Jtacksonville
gOecond
Athens
Cone Joba
John FL
Cme
Horderson County
W. Pern
Nopthert
Burt
Hle
Hosital
Lockhart
Galveston Democratic Committee Reorganizes At Court
In Galveston Texas the old and new Democratic executive committees for Galveston County met at court. The old committee accepted the primaries and announced the candidates advanced. The new committee took charge and elected Judge Frank M. Spencer as chair for two years with I. P. Hyner secretary. Major Bpapeer was named a campaign appointee to prepare for the coming election.
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Galveston Democratic
Galveston
Texas
Galveston County
Court of Appeals
Atfelre Aod
MM. Spencer Citron
Bpapeer
Concho Colorado Confederates Daughters Day Highlighted
In San Angelo Texas on August 7 Daughters Day at the Concho Colorado Confederate reunion drew a modest crowd. Mine Female Foreman of this city delivered the program and impressed attendees with her address.
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San Angelo
Texas
Two Nominations Made in Texas Convention Session
Kan Angeli and B Hudspeth were nominated for the lower house of the Texas legislature and D P Wallace of this city for Matriot attorney at a convention today led by CC Gaeta.
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Kan Angeli
Texas
August T
Convention Today CC
B. Hudspeth
Gaeta
Hcenwe
Wallace
Matriot Attoravy
Hunter elected Governor of the Ghocaw Nation
Hunter wins the Ghocaw Nation governor race by a 420 county margin. McCartin trails with 222 votes. eleven counties outstanding include Jacks Fork Wells Tod Miller Eagle and Cedar. Final results depend on未 heard from totals.
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Deniton
Esas
Chetten
Hunter
McCartin
Jacks Fork
Welle
Tod Miler
Eagle
Oil Vessel Eocene Burns at Port Arthur Wharf
The Eocene, owned by A M Guffey Petroleum, burned near Taylor's Bayou four miles west of Port Arthur, Texas. The blaze destroyed the wharf and warehouse after the vessel was towed to the water edge and burned to waterline. Loss estimated at around 1000 dollars.
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Guffey
Port Arthur
Texas
Tony Gros
Pet
A. M. Gutfey F Petrolwum Company
Ryling
Korps
Lake Cures
Runaway Accident Claims Life Near Platoulos Texas
A fatal runaway occurred near Platouls Texas on August 7. Jongh Wraz, employed hauling old wood to an oil mill, was thrown from the team as it reared and dashed, suffering fatal injuries when found.
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Platouls
Texas
Jongh Wraz
Maha
Mr. Wraa
Texas Specials Show Varied Local News Across Counties
A scattered Texas roundup reports crop and weather notes, accidents, revivals, court actions, and civic events. Highlights include crop prospects at Weatherford, a fall of new sores, and crop conditions at Belton and Chilimeman, plus crime reports from Huan and Corsicana.
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Party of Friends
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Houston County
Rockwall Water Works
A. O. Allen
Houston
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Busipens Mtd
R. C. Gesa
Matagorda County
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Dolbetter
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Eahet Patrty Valaloy
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Tind
James Paisler
Marlin Matters
Palk County Charter Daughters of the Confederacy
GB. J. Linthicum
Waca
Guadalupe County
Dirrell
Garner
Dibrell
Shouin
Casetorxa
Prope
Boston
SHORT
South
Genenles
Phanimo Lockhart
Gein Caratinaates
Cox
Allinger
Leakey
Christian Church
M'Rimsey
Denge's Park
Oder
Pahgons
Baroong
Bhreveport
Caius Vormminder
Waa
Atlou
Cleburne
Whitney
Steeles Creek
Obereina
Luggige
Madisonville
Styers
Tabor
Navasota
Lancaster
Dallas County
Stevens Af Thilsborocrot
Maodolph Clark
Mereford
Nash Ang Muse
Dallis
Corsicana
Ateapaty
Tetter
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