Tragic Train Fatality Near Sour Lake Reports of Fatal Collision
Newton Steen was killed while a freight train was being readied on the Texas and New Orleans line near Sour Lake. The accident occurred as workers prepared to move cars on a sidetrack when an engine moved and hurled Steen from the track. Coroner Matthews ordered the body cremated and the family notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Skeep
Texas and New Orleans
Steen
Edgar Feuas
Sour Lake
Henstoin
Englewood
Fas
Selmg
Jaet
Ie Ve
Atrt Css
Skern
Coursino
Matthews
Wse
I. M. Steen
Cme
W. GF
Weatuelmer's
Dick Dowling Camp Annual Report Highlights Membership and Losses
The Dick Dowling Camp held yesterday with large attendance. Resolutions honored Captain William Dunovant and were noted in the minutes. Adjutant Fall praised the camp’s work and urged unity, while memberships and deaths were recorded along with committee plans to recruit new Confederates in Hare County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Dowling
Aternoon
Wiliam Dunovant
Arsa
Elsa
James Lonestrap
Erle
William HH. Crank
Virginia
Sapp
Heaumont
Houston
Willam Hunter Aleminder
Harerin
Uy J, LP
Sapp, 1
Cohenen
Nanvans
Crank
Ino Garamintes
Mapeter
Fall
Haloved Hovath
Sermon condemns leprosy as moral disease at Sacred Heart
Rev. John T. Nicholson at Sacred Heart Church delivered a sermon equating ancient leprosy with modern moral decay. He warned that neglect of virtue and disrespect for God lead to societal ruin and personal alienation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Nicholson
Sacred Heart Church
Nicholson
Babylon
Larael
Bellew
Woral
The Sin and Redemption in a Fiery Sermon
A pastor extols the gravity of sin and its eternal consequences, contrasting the fallen state with divine mercy. He cites Adam, Christ’s sacrifice, and the need for repentance while warning against Saturday profanation and worldly arrogance. The sermon urges humility before God and obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Edes
Rome
Henuven
Wafery
Mmn
Alen
Aista
Hell
Chriet
City Hall Meetings To Discuss Transit and Franchise Plans
Municipal committees meet at City Hall this afternoon to debate on the Ponerton Avenue tunnel and a street franchise plan. City officials and Alderman Wal kina are expected. attorneys Meek and others will present proposals on ordinances for electric wiring, trolley lines on Franklin avenue, and pavement cutting for utility conduits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenton Avenue
Leroy
Hove & Plan
Eputel Willave Atreral
Alermen Walkina
Ctty
Wlws
Errent Railway Company
Franklin Avenue
Math Steed
Serosa
Maly
Quarter Circle
Ign
Crun Bois
Miler
Ninolin
Hamilton 18 Much Better After Shooting
The man seriously wounded in the Friday shooting is improving and expected to be moved to county jail to answer to the grand jury for alleged complicity in the killings of Willian Anderson Neleot Randall and Charles Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan Anderson
Neleot Randall
Charles Jefferson
Personal mentions fill city guest list in Galveston
The city note lists visitors and residents at local hotels including F Ik Vickers of Ganado J G DeBrine Bay City Mr Albert IaPad Galvestone J Penn Surrency of the Southern Pa elie Beamnont J G Diamond and wife at the Hristo hotel Ed rat wife and two daughters Juli e W Jockuseh of Galveston's cinema Mike Lula Steett and H L Stone of Montgomery renewing stay at Latham N Sinclair making wall zinc Galveston county to a depth of about 100 feet and RB Porter with timber interests across multiple states visiting after recent land purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ik. Vickers
Ganado
Latham
J. G. DeBrine
Bay City
Bristol
Albert IaPad
Galvestone
Penn
Beamnont
J. G. Diamond
Mort Smith
Hive
Hristo
Rat
Aiboig
Atol
Juliue W. Jockuseh
Galventon
Cinama
M. Futton
Des Moines
Iowa
Ecity Aod le
Mike Lula Steett
San Antonio
H. L. Stone
Montgomery
Alm
Fie Meadies
Catania
Willand Willace
Columbia BC
N. Sinclair
Rolten Lamber
Porter
Hole Kon
City Brevities Reflect Local Crime Notes
The notice notes multiple arrests and ongoing investigations in the Fifth ward with two suspects tied to gaming and two charged with agency. Hailey is slated for a forthcoming tense session this evening, while police plan a thorough review of recent activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormior Hailey
A Cold Day at Beaumont
The Cawthons arrived weary at Horaton after a tough game with Beaumont's ball tossers. Foster pitched but was battered as dates and hamine were uncertain amid the rough play and heavy hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Mhey
Horaton
Foster
Unclear fragment yields brief sports tease
Fragmentary OCR text mentions possible end of week events and names but lacks coherent details or outcomes to form a complete summary.
Division in the Party Over Hawley Lyon Rivalry in Texas
In Galveston Texas August 17 United States District Attorney Terrell of San Antonio and other prominent Republicans plan to attend a meeting. Hawley will return to the city and the gathering is linked to campaigns for Terrell and the Texas state chairmanship amid factional tensions within the party. The dispute between K H Hawley and Cecil Lyon clouds the Fort Worth convention and signals a tense political maneuvering landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
United States
Terrell
San Anonte
Manshin
State Republican Executive Committee
Cfsy
Concresian
Hmawley
Jn Thle City
Nlans
Terret
Fort Worth
Republican Party
Olali
K. H Hawhey
Cecil Lyon
Prevent
United States Court
Uthtra District of Texes
Walter T. Borne
Houston
Lion
Burns
Hawley
Lyon
John Grant
Mw Ehuinate
Antis Fepublicatis
Ethel Wayne Wins Silver Cup at La Porte Regatta
Thousands of spectators from Houston Galveston and La Porte watched Ethel Wayne a trim yacht owned by Commodore Daniel Kennedge win the Silver Cup in the La Porte Regatta. The Bin Moy took a prize in the large craft class and Della placed second in that division. The Booblef Galveston won first money in the catamaran class with Visiow of La Porte finishing second. The fastest time was two hours one minute fifteen seconds despite wind and good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Wayne
Houston
Geherton
Commodore
Daniel E. Kennedge
la Forte
Galveston
Mouton
bin Moy
Della
la Porte
Memorial Service Honors Late Dr. James M. Hassell
A Cumberland Presbyterian Church memorial service filled the congregation to honor the late Dr. James M. Hassell, former pastor. Rev. D C De Witt of Dalina led a solemn program with sermons by Rev. Aft Luchennan of Fort Worth and Revs. D H B Knox and C T Caldwell, music by Prof. Horlgitp, and a devout, reverent atmosphere reflecting on a life of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
James M. Hassell
D.C. de Witt
Dalina
A. Ft Luchennan
Fort Worth
D. HB. Knox
C. T. Caldwell
Horlgitp
Mann
Telephone Wires Burned Out In Houston
A Houston outage hit the Southwestern Telephone Company as creased wires touched themselves causing many lines to burn out. By midnight, about Astrelgatphines were damaged and the central office dispatched repair crews to restore service as fast as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Southwestern Telephone Company
Jury fails to reach verdict in Seber murder case
The Seber murder jury could not agree. Early Saturday afternoon the panel was out for about four hours with eleven jurors voting for neguitts and one for conviction. An earlier report listed nine for acquittal and Ald Che for consulinoa Atiocner Trevi for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom’ Seber
Owen
Funeral services for Mira Afollin Quitin held yesterday
The funeral from 1701 Providence Street was conducted by Rev. John Green. Interment followed at the German Center cemetery. Also recorded was the funeral for Mrs. Stellan Hickerman from 309 cm yesterday with interment at Hollywood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mollie Quinn
Mira Afollin Quitin
Providence Srovr
John BE
Green
Mre
Stellan Hickerman
Germantowi
Hollywood Cemetery
Funeral of George Infant in Fort Worth Ward
The infant of Mr and Mrs Crockett of Oop died last night following illness. Rev Wilson of the Baptist church officiated at the rites held Friday. Interment took place in Hollowood Cemeteries with area mourners attending.
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George Tnfant
FW Bates
Sarunias
Aml Crockett
Oop
Te Peaterday
Rev. Wilson
Bantiat Church
Holleword Cumesers
Death notices for Whalen and Maurice amid city obituaries
The death notices report John Whalen of 15 Preston Avenue dying at the Hongton Infirmary aged 23 with funeral at 10 this morning officiated by Father Mose. Also Glennon Matheny aged 27 died at his residence on the Harrisburg road and to be buried at 4 pm at the German cemetery with religious service by Father Dy Aves. Maurice leaves a mother and sister Mrs Felix Bla and was a member of the United Moderna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mini Teiloe
Sle
Teo
George A. Halley
Jesse Bryant O. (. Drew
Peter Hocus
Olive Hernett
J. A Littlefield
T. J. Priadie
G. 4. Quintan
C. A. Wingate
M. G. Howe
Keveral
Yorn
PB. Whasen
Wedd
Hongton Infirmary
Chy Realienes
Preston Avene
Mose
Termert I Glennon Matheny
Edmond A. Maurles
Fis Redidlerien
Harrisburg Road
Maurice
Felix i
Maurise
Uulted Moderna
Meare Fountain Dramatic Company in Regina Week
Presentation of medal by Meare Fountain Dramatic Company at the Armory during Regina week. The Hounton Cavalry company is involved as a sponsor. Trial of John Beber Sr. set for 9 a.m. at the facility with courtroom notes and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meare Fountain Dramatic Company
Regina
Hounton Cavalry Company
Armory, & P
John Beber, Sr
Labor Day Parade set for La Porte on September 1
A committee meeting at Labor Union hall decided La Porte will host the Labor Day celebration and that a parade on Houston Street will start at 10 o'clock in the morning on September 1. A large turnout is anticipated with strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Labor Tr
Labor Union Hall
la Porte
Houston
Robber Stopped by Barking Dog After Streetcar Conductor Robbery
Conductor Mr Ed Pennington on the Congress avenue car line reports a burglary at 1812 Mag Dollarstreet. A thief entered his room and stole £4 in change from a coat pocket. The intruder fled after the dog barked, halting pursuit.
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Bog
Ed Pennington
Congress Avenue
Mag. Dollartreet
Fort of Galveston Arrival Notes
The Fort of Galveston reports arrivals on August 1 with the British ship Oriel from Philadelphia and the American Niwees from New York, plus ballast and passengers Ekamoorie to Mambu and another Am. passenger for New York.
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S Oriel
Philadelphia
Niwees
New York
Balled
Mambu
Ss (Am
Wanted Horse Theft Alert From La Grange Sheriff
Sheriff department in La Grange Texas issues a notice seeking a fifteen hand horse branded AT 1, missing since August 14. Owner offers five dollars for recovery and nineteen dollars for thief conviction. communications to A Lorene, La Grange Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Texas
Texans
A. Lorene
Texas Deaths List Reflects Local Age Events in August
A series of obituary notes from Corpus Christi, Waco, San Antonio, Hempstead and other Texas towns report deaths from August, including Mrs. R A Cook of Amarillo, Inman of Trinity, Rev J C Gentry, Jules Lipscomb, Mary J Casseday, Handle Diezelhorst, R K Davidson, John Cutton, Gertrude Holsomback, Walter Miller, and Anton Schumann. Burials and services noted with local orders and cemeteries. several deaths tied to illness such as Bright's disease typhoid fever and apoplexy.
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the Grand Army of the Reopiybile
Inman
Trinity
Texas
Rov
J BR. Inman
Waa
Baptist
Lating
Henderson
Diezelaoust
San Antonio
Handle Diezelhorst
Nolan
Minden
Westphal
Gotiany
Aml
Antonio
Weather and crops in Texas counties show strong yields
Farmers in Travis County Texas report a larger cotton crop this year as boll weevil pressure eases and gins begin operation. Reports from Winona in Smith County note weed control and favorable weather support an above average harvest, while optimism grows among merchants about a prosperous fall.
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Avastin
Travis County
Texas
Port Worth
Tarrant
Toras
Siate
Winona
Smith County
Turbulent Texas Special Session Debates Prohibition Law
Fragmented report describes a Texas special session with prohibition party actions across multiple towns including Dallas and Terrell. Mentioned topics include campaign expenses, coal issue impacts, rainfall disruptions, and varying local political maneuvers affecting state and county taxation and enforcement.
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Tian River
Monet
Elieliv
Kates
Prohibition Party
Thane
Kainiatl
Othe
Phare Palas
Strel Gardens
Fiarhvene
Abele
Ulmer
Eloetion
Willie
Nfo
Ahd
Tanen
Alvin Happenings and Local Moves Prompt Early School Opening
Mr and Mrs M L Southwick hosted a social evening for about twenty five couples at their country home. Mr James Ward and family moved to Hoyaston. Allen, newly elected President of Alvin College, plans to open the school September 1 with Prof R C Shirley as principal. Mesdames Kate and T Edwarde visit Washington La. Mr J M Rodden and family moved to North Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texie
Mirw
M. L. Southwick
George S
James Ward
Hoyaston
Allen
Alvin College
Kansas
Alvin So
R. C. Shirley
Mesdamea Kate Ani
Edwarde
Washington, la
J. M. Rodden
North Terns
Mysterious Murder Suspect Seen Near Railroad
A man with a bloody handkerchief flagged a Milwaukee train at a hatchery and said he believed a murder had occurred. He vanished before investigation, leaving train crews to follow a trail along the track where the body lay for more than a mile. clothing suggested a prosperous man, but no identifying jewelry or identity could be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dumps
Sunny Jim
St. Paul
Minn
Fet
Ther
Tan
Eee
Bin
Injunction Dissolved in Quitman County School Case
Temporary injunction ends as Judge Gordin Ruchel dissolves order in Quitman County. The case involves school deceite Ne and options within August 14 events. Community observers note changes affecting local education governance and timetables for school actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Terns
Gordin Ruchel Hes
Tala County
Yan
Chicago Murder Suspects Named in Brutal Killing Case
In Chicago police report, suspects Aliegyr EF and Erbward Connketmen, linked to a murder, face questioning. Officials indicate motives involve marital discord and alleged hostile confrontation. Other associates Thompson and Ciiffer are described as connected and were moved to county jail for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Barthottin
Aleit Weinan
Bartlindy
Gyorg Barthotn
Mire
Gosperts
Thompson
Ciiffer
President Roosevelts Attends Unlisted Event at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt and family attended an event at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay New York on a warm August day. The bulletin notes their presence and suggests a private gathering with local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore Hill Bulletin
Oyster Bay
Ni Y
Roonevelt
Familly
Vengeance Incident Shocks Kansan City Shooting
A reported shooting in Kansas City ends with Albert Fworder wounded by a blowgun in a confrontation with August Surles a blade smith. Surles alleged to have opened fire injuring Fworder while accompanying his associate and a horse in the street. Hayes may die from the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan City
Surles
Albert
Irs
Hord
Hayes
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George
Bates
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Whalen
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Marine Intelligence
Fort OF
Sheriffs’ Department
Davitison
Hempstend
R. KR. Davidson
Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Masonic Lodge
Cutton
Burnet
Augustia
John Cutton
Reckbriize
Holsomback
A. J
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Liberty Fill
Schumann
Schulenburg
Anton Schumann
I. Tyren
Tore
Warsite Pak
SHORT
CABTO
MR. Hays
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Euffiediene
Santa
Galvest
Gulf Construction Co
D. Colding
The
Rock Railroad
Franklin Av
DP Spa von Genoral
Dre Watted
Sisley Iirg Miao
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Japan
Anduran
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