Comptroller's Report on State Finances and School Fund
Camp Finley presents the annual report for the year ending August 31, 1900. It shows a general revenue balance of 1,002,000 plus a growing permanent school fund now exceeding 1.46 million, with county and city bond investments growing after legislative changes. The report calls for tax reform to reduce levies and details deficiencies and needed appropriations for pensions, courts, and the insane asylum, plus further notes on property assessments and revenue projections for 1900.
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Texas
Camp Finley
Joseph D. Sayers
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Banda
Mae
Department of Education
C.c
Board of Education
Tax Collections and Property Assessments Report
Table Nos. 70 and 71 show occupation tax receipts totaling 916,007.03 a year decline driven by peddler tax unconstitutionality and early year delinquencies. Principal sources include retail and liquor dealers, merchants, and pool halls. Annual settlements by tax collectors show net state revenue of 2,941,080.81 and school funds 1,804,063.08 with improved delinquency handling. Taxable state property for 1899 totals 922,927,231, up from 1898 by 65,897,800, aided by new railroad and franchise values. excluding these, net rise is 24,407,106 with widespread increases in taxable property.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Eres Sabe
Banuole Neckeraiapeenteer
Tam
Cnses
International and Great Northern Railroad
Confederate Pension Law Points and Comptroller Opinions
The text discusses Confederate pension funding and eligibility under a state constitutional amendment. It includes proposed annual appropriations of 100,000 in year one and 60,000 in year two, with additional amounts to reach up to 12.50 per quarter for 5,000 pensioners. Letters from Comptroller R. W. Finley and Attorney General T. S. Smith probe citizenship and indigence definitions, favoring interpretations that restrict aid to indigent, disabled, former Confederates who resided in Texas before 1880, and noting constitutional limits on grants. Officials emphasize careful construction of the law and the goal of aiding worthy soldiers and widows.
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Benton, Oh
Legal Department of
Smith
Austin
Texas
Texas, Comptroller's Office
R. W. Finley
Rosi Finley
T Hive Peterved
Stata
Ald
Sey Munnt
Capitol Austin
Q Comptroller
J. R. Gurl
Finley Letter Closes with Respectful Regards
A brief closing from R. W. Finley expresses continued high regard and appreciation for ongoing consideration. The correspondence emphasizes respect and gratitude in a formal diplomatic tone.
DUEL ENDS IN TWO DEATHS IN TRenton TEXAS
Bonham Texas December 27 two white men Bill Littrell and Sid Gray residents of Trenton fought with two six shooters Littrell was shot in the neck and died instantly Gray was mortally wounded and died hours later Origin of the quarrel unknown resulting in two deaths in a short time.
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Bill Littrell
Sid Gray
Bonham
Texas
Sia Gray
Trenton
Gray
A chapter of accidents reports in Texas
A. J. Melugin of Fannin County was run down at Whitewrights. R. J. Thomas killed at Marques San Antonio Texas December 27. William Johnson died at Santa Rosa hospital from injuries after a December 14 electric line accident at South Alamo and Refugio, the pole breaking and injuring him, jaw set later. he died in Cincinnati near his high brother.
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A. J. Melugin
Fannin County
Whitewrights
R. J. Thomas
Marques
San Antonio
Texas
William Johnson
Santa Rosa Hospital
South Alamo
Refugio
Johnson
Orange Two Accidents Reported in Texas Mill and Toy Incident
Orange Texas December 27 Sam Wilson a workman at the L Miller Lumber and Shingle mill was struck by a heavy board while at work breaking his leg in two places above the ankle. Meanwhile 12 year old Higar Middleton son of Mrs Asa Middleton was firing a toy cannon when it exploded in his face bruising and burning him though injuries are not serious.
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Orange
Texas
Sam Wilson
Edgerman
L. Miller Lumber Find
Atrick
Ao Heavy Board
Sin
Higar
Asa Middleton
Durat
Train Fatality Near Whitewright Texas Believed Wealthy Local
A. C. Melugin of Savoy was struck and killed this afternoon when attempting to cross the Missouri Kansas and Texas line at Whitewright, twelve miles west of Bonham. Melugin, one of Maymin county’s wealthiest residents, was instantly killed by a Katy flyer.
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Bonham
Texas
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Whitewright
A. C. Melugin
Savoy
Melugin
Maynin County
Aged Lady Nadly Hurt In Ennis Stair Fall
Grandma Saxon, 75, who lives with her daughter Mrs Whitley near the raise road round in Ennis, fell down stairs Saturday night. She suffered a broken thigh just below the hip and serious bruising. Wet conditions were cited as a contributing factor and her condition remained critical.
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Nadly Hurt
Ennis
Texan
Grandma Saxon
Mra
Whitley
Raise Road
Thin City
Jett
Printer Brim seriously burned. worker injured at Denton mill
Denton Texic December 2. Charles Brim a printer was severely burned this morning while making a fire with gasoline. Wade Howse suffered a serious hand injury at the gin stand after contact with a saw at the off mill.
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Denton
Texic
Charles Brim
Wade Howse
Fall Injures Farmer's Wife Near Paris Texas
Mrs Womack wife of a local farmer three miles north of Paris Texas fell while descending a gallery step in darkness. She misjudged the distance to the ground and fractured a leg bone, requiring medical attention.
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Paris
Texas
Fatal shooting near Caldwell ends in accidental mother’s arrest
James Bradley, a Black man, was fatally shot near Rougher Hill ten miles east of Caldwell. His mother allegedly caused the wound accidentally. she has been arrested and the case is under investigation by County Attorney Alexander.
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Caldwell
Texas
James Bradley
Rougher Hill
Alexander
Kn:ox killed on bridge projection fatal rail accident
Fort Worth December 27 Alvin Knox age 26 a brake man on a moving box car was killed when his head struck a Trinity bridge projection his skull fractured remains sent to Cleburne his home for burial.
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Hroakeman Knox
Fort Worth
Texas
Alvin Knox
Trinity Bridge
Cleburne
Delta Child Dies From Door Threshold Fall
Jennings Indiana December 27 a 3 year old girl daughter of George Harney and wife stumbled at play and struck her chin on a door threshold dislocating her neck and causing instant death officials reported.
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Jennings
Delta
George Harney
Halfway Man Hurt In Texas Saddle Accident
Mearehall Texas December 26 J L Horggard a noted machinist for Texas and Pacific railway was riding when his horse bolted causing the animal to fall on him. He sustained a bad ankle injury and was left with breath knocked from his lungs.
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Mearehall
Texas
J. L. Horggard
Texas and Pacific Railway
Boy Loses Four Fingers In Rocket Explosion Near Texarkana
Texarkana Texas December 26 A 13 year old boy George Tinkerley narrowly escaped a cannon rocket blast one mile from the city. The device exploded and tore off four fingers of his right hand scattering fragments into the air. He was hospitalized for treatment.
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Texarkana
Texas
George Tinkerley
Iphia
Silverz
Rider Kicks Gainesville Doctor Breaks Arm
Gainesville Texas December 5 Dr Murphy of Ramo City was kicked by a horse and sustained a broken arm below the elbow A local physician was summoned and Greenville is treating him with notable pain.
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Horne
Gainesville
Texas
Murphy
Ramo City
Pear Gainesville
Stray mule reported stolen from Turner White near La Grange
La Grange Texas December 26 a baysmith mule about 15 hands high strayed or was stolen from Turner White. The animal is unbranded with a small white spot on the top of its head.
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la Grange
Texas
Turner White
Tail and toll dispute ends with monetary offer
The message states that the owner will pay 10 for a mute and 10 for a thief in any jail in Texas, along with a request to send rominiumtentions to A. Lote Ain, sherry. The text appears fragmentary and unclear in origin and intent.
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Texas
A. Lote Ain
Sherry
Remains of Mrs Smith Laid To Rest At Hillshors
The funeral for Mrs Smith drew a large crowd in Hillshors Texan as Attorney General Smith arrived from St Loeth to attend the service at the Methodist Church. Rev G Roe Wetsit preached a solemn farewell praising her exalted character and Christian life. Governor Sayers, Secretary of State Hardy, and other officials attended. Many businesses closed from 10 to 2:30 for the funeral.
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Hitleboro
Texan
Smith
St Loeth
Mra Smith
D. Wo Owen
G Ro Wetsit
Thera
Mr. Werilitht
Owellive
Ssyers
Staite Hardy
Gey Ial Johnson
Lown
Attempted Outrage in Powell Neighborhood Mount Calm TX
In Mount Calm Texas on December 17 a negro attempted to outrage Mrs Powell in the Powell neighborhood. Her husband was away. The assailant entered the room, pretended to be her husband, seized her by the throat, and she froze. She reached for a nearby weapon but failed. She then screamed and he released her. Police launched a close search but have not captured the criminal who writhes.
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Mount Calm
Texas
Powell
Mexican Lion At Large Near San Antonio Kills Farm Poultry
In San Antonio Texas on December 11 a Mexican lion roams near farms and suburbs despite hunts. The beast killed seventy chickens in the yard of L P Schadfer at 702 Lealetreest and later consumed more poultry at the coop. Four hunting parties with hounds pursued the animal that night.
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San Antonio
Texas
Death of Dr J F Doon in Madisonville Texas
Dr J F Doon, a prominent citizen and esteemed physician in Madisonville Texas, died suddenly of heart failure at his home around 1 pm on December 25. Family and friends were at dinner. upon a family member’s return to his room, he was found dead. He was regarded as a good man and a leading figure in the community.
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Madisonville
Texas
J. F. Doon
Constable J. W. Hud Dies After Festival Trip
Constable J W Hud of precinct No 1 Nacogdoches Texas died after suffering pneumonia following attendance at the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival in Houston. He leaves a widowed mother and many relatives across the state.
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Constalle Mat Dena
Nacogdoches
Texas
J. W. Hud
Houston
Talen
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