National and Texas campaign notes amid Rosenberg talks
In Rosenberg Texas the Galveston populists backed their county ticket and debated resolutions at the Democratic convention. A push to withdraw a protest resolution faltered as Napier urged unity while promising to investigate Waters-Pierce permits if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penaure
Aid
Wood County
Horace Martin
Emory
Rains County
Democratc
W. M. Pierson
Winsboro
Humphries
Woog
Wilna
Mersin
Surphrien
Martin
Rains
Mr. Humphries
Bors
Weod County
Raita County
Cancus
Napier
Ralis County
Plath
United States
Bailey
Wolinty Thakor
John R. Edmonds
Diettich
MaPIER Nominee and Delegates Hold Texas Meeting
A county convention convened at Emory to nominate candidates and set party platform. The event announced Jommy Delegate’s nomination for representative and named Wood, Rainewig BPA HOD slate while discussing campaign strategy and future steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jommy
Sonic
Feeling
Texas
Emory
Panamnne
Bnd
National
Bob Biatyo
Dintform Wan
Roise
Nanter
Ac Hery
Srine
Woolunty
Seo
J. W. Humphriea
Washington County Republicans Split in Two Conventions
Washington County Republicans held two conventions electing separate delegations and endorsing different leaders. The pro Hawley faction backed Paul Fricke for state chairman and W. E. Dwyer for senatorial chair, while Green supporters chose18 delegates and urged unity after criticism of the state committee.
Cooper at Alto and Glasscock address Bryan and Stevenson Club
In Alto Texas Mr Cooper spoke on democracy opposing Republican policy of commercialism and imperialism urging election of William J Bryan. At Georgetown Texas George W Glasscock spoke to the Bryan and Stevenson Democratic Club denouncing trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Texas
Cooper
William J. Bryan
Howard
Alabama
Bryan and Stevenson Club
Georgetown
George W. Glasscock
Club members vote for suppression of monster evil
The BAS executive committee appointed Lee J. Rountres, Ww. F. Casey, T. C. Dever, W. W. Nelms and Dan 8 Chesh er to organize other clubs across the county. Twenty two new members joined the club last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gsalrenen Frountres
For Twin
Lee J. Rountres
Ww. F. Casey
T. C. Dever
W. W. Nelms
Dan
Dallas Democratic Club forms permanent organization in Dallas
The Dallas Democratic Club, later named Lone Star club, is permanently organized with officers elected including Judge Waud McLauren as president and T L Lawhon as first vice president. An executive council of eleven and headquarters planned. The report notes a large membership and treasury funds. Also mentions Congressman Kieber resting at Santa Gertrudes ranch and other state Democratic figures in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Lone Star Club
Waud McLauren
T.L. Lawhon
R. L. Winfrey
T. B. Love
W. Hy Gorton
At-Arine
Ketler
Pat O'Keefe
Executive Council
Clits
Kiehers
Texan
Kieber
Santa Gertrudes Ranch
Hoy
Kleberg
Jos. B. Wells
Kiebers
King Ranch
J. B. Welle
San Anton
Democratic State Executive Committee
Democratic Congressional Convention in Avatin Texas
The Ninth district convention will convene Friday in Avatin to nominate a judge for the Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court and a district attorney for the Twenty-fifth and Fifty-third districts. Judge R E Brooks has no opposition for the district judgeship and Warren Moore has no opposition for the district attorney post.
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Avatin
Texas
Judicial
Dietriots
R. EB. Brooks
Mintmiat
Woarren Moore
Franklin May Seek Re Election to Texas Legislature
Greenville Texas August 22 Mrs M Franklin longtime partner to the house and a former lawmaker in the Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth Legislatures arrived yesterday to visit Hon B Q Evans household. She will likely be a candidate for re election to the Twenty seventh legislature given her past service and acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Greenville
Texas
M. Franklin
Texco
Evan
Hawleyites Gain Primary Seat in Bexar County Race
In San Antonio on August 20 Hawley supporters captured one primary seat while Green backers swept Bexar County. A few Hawley adherents took part and plan a Friday straight Hawley primary with the joint Republican convention to follow on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Green Force
Bexar County
Hawley
Hawleyites
Green
Williamson County Republicans reelect chairman at Granger meeting
The Williamson County Republican Convention met in Granger Texas and unanimously re elected Hon J W Compton of Taylor as chairman. EB H Green was endorsed as State chairman and A J Roeder with D G McFadin were chosen as delegates to the State convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Hawley
Washington County
Pay Fricke
Diggers
Bill
Tom
W. EB. Dwyes Losimaster
Thowag H. Dwyer
Hawley Frat
Jas
Kiloan
Green
Vite
United States Wwirshal
Joho
Caly
Grentiam
R. & Goodson
Chappell Hi
Cain
Goodson
Chappell HW
Worth
San Antonio
Congress
W. E. Dwyer
Paul Fricke
Ales
Williamon
Hom
W. BE. Dwyer
J.T. Harris
Williemoen County
Bolters
Splli
J. .G. Hornberger
Williamson County
Republicana
Granger
J. W. Compton
Taylor
H. R. Green
A. J. Roeder
D. G. McFadin
Hill County Hawleyites Active in County Politics
Hillsboro Texas August 29 The Haw ley republicans appoint a committee to canvass precincts and secure delegates for a convention here on September 3. The Green party responds with similar vigor and the shapes anticipate a lively republican convention filled with interest and vinegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill County
Hillsboro
Texas
He F. Attoway
Political Notes from Texas August 28 1896
Reports from Ogleburne Kaufman and Galveston describe party activities across Texas. A Cleveland club formed in Cleburne, a Republican county convention adjourned, and nominations circulated in Phillaboro for the Seventy seventh colonial district with J J Ridens as a floater candidate and Captain J Webb Stoltenwerck as the Democrat nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogleburne
Texas
Cleburne
Niusht
Kaufman
Téxas
Tere
Fartoh
George Foster
Mckinley
Green
Galveston
Wbto
R. B. Hawley
Hin Busness Associates
Phillaboro
Folonial
J. J. Ridens
Peoria
Tale County
Hill
Mamillen Ang Bonque
J. Webb Stoltenwerck
Gonzales Texas Shows Rapid Growth and Odd Industry
Gonzales is presented as a thriving city with fine residences and multiple business blocks including a three story hotel and mills. The latest notable fact is a local Belgian hare raising effort and the unusual shirt nails triplets attributed to a famed local individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonziles
Texac
Gongales
Gonzales
Odd Fashion Talk Sparks Talk of New Wardrobe Fad
The passage notes late style of shirt waists and other accessories. Each man is shown with a lady guiding proper carrying of the garments to the latest fashion. Uncertainty remains if the Ward Me Allister of Gongales will collapse style uptake.
Yellow fever alert from Havana reaches Texas officials
State Health Officer Blunt reports a Havana telegram warning of yellow fever in Havana with 204 cases and 26 deaths from August 1 to 26. Eleven new cases appeared on Saturday. The advisory urges vigilance to prevent spread as ships approach the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Blunt
Wyman
United States Marine Hospital
Havana
Cuba
United States
Close
Marine Hospital
Bond approvals for Cooper schoolhouse and Tom Green county bridge
In Austin on August 39 the attorney general approved bond issues for the City of Cooper school funds and for Tom Green County bridge bonds totaling $10,000. The action confirms financing for local infrastructure and school projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Cooper School Howes Ponds
Tom Green County
Local notable visitors head to Atvietin Texas
Judge A W Terrell and Judge A W Neugent with family arrive from Virginia for a few days. Mery M Cooper and Miss Warfenberger of Conroe join for a short stay. Allie Maker returns from New Orleans. Dr T D Bennett returns from Wyoming. State officials Keeble and Thwenatt travel on business in San Antonio. Attorney General Smith also in San Antonio on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Smith
Drvan’s Celebration Draws Big Crowd in Bryan Texas
Final preparations for the August 20 celebration in Bryan include the Calvert Waco and Branos Valley railroad completing work at the depot by 6 o'clock this afternoon. An excursion is expected tomorrow, while rail lines Houston and Texas Central and International and Great Northern offer special services to Bryan and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Calvert, Waco and Bragos Valley Railroad
Hearne
Avenae
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
International and Great Northern Railroad
Taylor
Palestine
Calvert, Wico and Branos Valley Railroad
Aina
Gow Road
Plague of Insects Delays Train Near Denton
At midnight on a Monday a swarm of winged crickets and grasshoppers swept from the sky over Denison and nearby areas. The insects covered streets three to four feet deep in places, and morning cleanup required shovels and brooms. Near Denton they settled on the Katy track delaying trains for about two hours. The racket atop tin roofs and awnings resembled clattering bulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denilson
Texas
Denton
Katy
Killing at Wallis Texas Police Blotter
At Wallis Texas on August 2 a man named J C Odom shot and killed another man with a double barreled shotgun. The shooting happened on Malin Street in front of the post office and no arrest has yet been made. Both men are well connected locally with many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis
Texas
J. c. Odom
Malin
Italians of Bryan Hold Memorial for King Humbert I
In Bryan Texas on August 29 Italians and city officials formed a procession led by the Third regiment and walked to the Catholic church. Father Gohiln presided at services honoring King Humbert I born March 14 1844 died July 29 1900. An inscription on the church door read in translation God grant rest to his soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Humbert
Italy
Bani and Iaronea
Malngetreet
Gohiln
S Tallin
Humbert I
Gaddin Appeal Withdrawn in Humpries Lynching Case
Palestine Texas August 29 The motion for a new trial in the case of John Gaddis one of the last men convicted in the Humphries lynching was withdrawn at the defendant's request.
Younes Men Struck by Lightning in Texas Storm
Younes Men Struck by Lightning in San Antonio as a thunderstorm toppled a tree. Ben Fleming suffered serious injuries including ripped clothing and scorched back while Guy Fleming endured convulsions and a broken staff. the tree split and a broken spark sparked fear. Jen Fleming was unconscious for thirty minutes but survived with a better outlook.
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Younes
San Antonio
Texas
Our
Ben Fleming
Jhinelty
Guy Fleming
Jen Fleming
Fragmented medical notice yields garbled refund claim
The readable text presents a damaged notice mentioning refunds and medical items with unclear terms and distorted words. It references guarantees about chronic conditions and a monetary refund, but the exact context and entities are illegible.
Cotton Crop Prospects Vary Across North Texas
Reports from multiple Texas counties show cotton prospects mixed as rains help some areas while others face boll weevil damage and dry spells. Farmers anticipate yields down in Bastrop and Mason, with worm damage evident near Bremond and Chappell Hill, while Angleton and Forney note improving moisture and potential gains.
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Mason
Mason County
Texas
Aire Huey
Angleton
Brazoria County
Kiet
Bogle Lake
Colorado County
Texae
Chappell Hill
Washington Country
Texan
Almont
Island City News in Galveston Exposes Cotton Mill Shutdown
The Galveston Cotton Mills ceased operations this evening affecting about 450 workers who were sent home, with many seeking other jobs tonight. Some workers were listed as traveling to Cordova and Dallas, while a ship Michigan arrived from Mobile to load grain for New York, and a rider suffered a broken leg after his horse fell on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Galveston Cotton Mills
Coridova
al Almamea
Dallna
Texan
Man Injured by Scaffolding at Local Elevator Wreck
Galveston August 2 John Caldwell fell from a scaffold at Haima Leonard elevator on Avenue A as scaffold structure failed. A ton of debris struck him on the head face and neck causing a severe, painful wound. He walked to a nearby shop for medical attention on Twenty eighth and Mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
John Caldwell
Haima & Leonard
Avenue A
Bintomy
Galveston Arrival Highlights Local Notables
Galveston on August 24 hosts John F. Roldehortas back from a four month Europa trip. H McGary editor of the Beaumont Journal with wife Ther chime greet Major Daniel McGary. Louis Mayloch publisher of the Texas Christian Advocate visits, along with WM Tanner of Southwestern Oil, and J R Cox of Brush Biettric Light bracing a Milwaukee vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
John F. Roldehortas
Europa
H. McGary
Breumont Journal
Ther
Daniel McGary
Willigville
Louis Mayloch
Texsa Christians Advocate
Dallas
WM If. Tanner
Southwestern Ol Company
Houston
Cotton receipts rise across Texas and Victoria region
Reports from Cuero Temple Giraesheeck Maren Richmond Fornoy Hullotsville Yorktown and Victoria show cotton receipts increasing with daily bales and activity from local mills and Houston buyers. Weather has been favorable. shipments from Victoria are lagging behind last year’s pace.
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Cuero
Texan
Otten
Temple
Giraesheeck
Texas
Maren
C. L. Madrox
Richmond
Towa
McFarlane
Louis Clay
Fornoy
Hullotsville
Colton
Houston Mills
Yorktown
Texa
Victoria
New York
Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific
Tremont Arrivals List At Tremont Texas
Tremont arrivals for August 20 include guests from Chicago New York Beaumont and Dallas among others. Notable names include R F Burgess Atwater M Dodge W T Goddar J M Johnston and Hy Philips with multiple cities listed.
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Tremont
Galveson
Texas
The
D. Taylor
City
R. F. Burgess
Beamont
Atwater
Chicago
I M. Dodge
South McAlester
W. T. Goddar
Port Arthur
J, M. Johnston
Dallas
FP. Bonter
Mra
W. A. Roberty
Houston
Black
Waco
H. Joseph
New York
Hy Philips
St. Lioule
Anxon
WL. Emerick
Pawkett
Palestine
T. Crary
Beaumont
N. R. Strong
la Porta
D. Cohen
Columbus
A. CG. Arbhor
Ely
George Beekman
Shreveport
C. FL Litton
Texas Matters: Federal Postmasters Named and Appointments Made
The Post lists Texan appointments including J W Lord Alba Wood county and Jerome Collier in San Patro Houston county as postmasters. Others receive pensions or salaries such as James Johnson Stockdale eight dollars and Gaines L Burk Veo Alstyne ten dollars. Private Doctor R Gowdy of Twenty-fifth Infantry transfers from Fort Sam Houston to hospital corps for transfer to San Francisco with the detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clas Texan
Alba
Wood County
J. W. Lord
Bethy
Upehur
Ft. Anderson
Rhineland
Knox County
Frank Sualfed
Rovedale Jafferson
Jerome Collier
San Patro
Houston County
J. W. Vineyard
R. Gowdy
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Sam Mounton
Hospital Corp
San Frantieco
Cotton mils in Gongulow see strong foreign demand
In Gongulow Texas August 24 traders report lively competition for cotton as foreign buyers join locals at the all mill market. Prices have hovered around 12 10.8 per bale with insect damage from boll weevil expected to push values higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gongulow
Texas
Ford
All Mill
Unclear Malaria Cure Terms From Obscure Ad
An unidentified 25 cent note touts malaria remedies with dramatic claims and odd spellings. The fragment mentions fiery, languid symptoms and a supposedly guaranteed cure. No verifiable individuals or organizations are clearly identified.
Death from diphtheria in Smithville child
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V Longer of Smithville Texas died yesterday morning at 2 30 from diphtheria aged 2 years 8 months. She was buried in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Texas
V. Longer
Clly
A Painful Accident Near Bellville Texas
A report from Bellville Texas dated August 2 states that Mr. Charlie Brandes, a prominent farmer living about seven miles east of town, was involved in a severe accident. Details are sparse as the article cuts off mid-sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellville
Texas
Charlie, Brandes
Down
Brenham Boy Returns from South Africa Voyage to Cape Town
Charles Lange, 16, left Brenham March 19 aiming to enlist in the U S Navy. After travels via Houston and New Orleans to Cape Town on the Mount Royal, he returned home at month’s end, bedridden with fever and paid passage home after supplying ship funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Brenham
Texas
Aturuit
Charlea Lange
Brenhan
Galveston
Homeland
Clie
United States Oivy
Houston
New Orleans
Cronoont
Mount Royal
Capetown
Port Misabeth
Lange
Vitesse
Trona
Jarmalee
McCahan Refinery Closure Signals Oil Market Shift
The closing of the McCahn refinery is seen as a victory for larger players amid suspensions and fears of market consolidation. The move would push production toward American and other major firms, with McCahn assets likely to pass to a U.S. company and influence future refining prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aveune
McCahn Sumer
McCahne
Operationa
Wefa
Ehacerna
McCihns
Auierliun Company
New Settlers Arrive in Corpus Christi Area Boosting Population
During August Corpus Christi and surrounding county saw 160 new settlers, many from Missouri Indian Territory North Texas and other regions. They come to grow truck crops especially cabbage and spread into subdividing large tracts into smaller parcels. Demand for farm land remains strong as buyers pay good prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nueces
Corpus Christi
Texas
Corpus Christ
Kangas
Midsouri
Indian Territory
North Texas
Succes County
Pew
Birthday Celebration for R N Green and Martha in Livingston
In Livingston Texas August 28 R N Green Uncle Newt and Martha hosted a joint birthday dinner. Their children and many grandchildren attended as they marked 73 and 72 years of age. The couple have lived in Polk County for all 53 years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Texas
R. N. Green
Newt
Martha
Polk County
Myra
Green
Ralph McGee
Locaister
John W. Leggett
Moscow
Mrs. Green
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