Port Arthur lynching ends in brutal hanging of Sweeney
At Beaumont Texas February 11 a mob in Port Arthur seized Peter Sweeney accused of murder. After a failed initial rope, a second attempt left him dead from strangulation. The lynching followed his acquittal by a grand jury and vows to kill two witnesses. Investigators arrived but no clear culprits named.
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Sweeney
Beaumont
Sesaton Pyrand
Kumbach
Begu
Port Arthur
Imio
Baumont
Texas
Weloek
Mizene
Sweeney Z
Sore Ae Ten
Volek
Pars
Arthur
Citheone
Waltlog
Hwaency
Sweeney W
Davideon
First National Bank
J. FE. Broussard
Giddings News Notes on Changes in Local Residences
County court held a busy week with many cases and illness noted. Several residents sold homes, including Judge Bowers moving to Joiner’s residence and Falton moving to Deanyville. East Giddings received new ownership as Seay residence was bought by A Prestidge, and J T Warren’s home was sold to Paul Nerger for renovation. The Lee County Truck Growers met to promote profitable truck farming, highlighting local development and ongoing rural operations.
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Giddings
Texas
Cir
M. Schurmant
Aod
J. A. Fields
FE. G. Michel
Marble Falls
Michel
Bowers Wold
B. J. Joiner
W. A. Falton
Court House
Gladings
N. A. Rector
Austin
T. W. Moore
la Grange
EB. Pennington
Brenham
John 8 Tate
Fle
Jorge Bowers
Custo
Bie
Wharton Cotton Market Sees Decline Amid Delays
In Wharton Texas late cotton buyers report supply pressures as weather and conditions delay shipments since January. Through February daily arrivals push total chipped bales down seven percent and quality concerns linger over staple length and grade two local merchants note. Cummings Miron reports on field conditions and market sentiment.
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Wharton
Texas
Cummings Miron
San Angelo Notes Flourish With Local Marriages and News
San Angelo locals report a wave of social events, including weddings and family updates. The piece lists multiple marriages, visits, business figures, church activities, and community notices across the region with names like Miley, Kills, Mastery, and White, along with various local institutions and figures visiting from nearby towns.
Texas salvage suit against British steamer Venetia settled
In Texas City, the Whey all suit for 36000 against the British steamer Venetia was compromised by payment of 16 dollars. The Clark & Co claim of 25000 against the Venetia is still pending. The actions stem from services alleged to have been rendered when the Venetia went aground at Babine Pass on January 3, 2016.
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Norfolk
Clark & Co
Venetia
Babine Pass
Texas
Dhoale
Wreck Report Near Rock Island Road Northern Fort Worth
A report from Fort Worth dated February 11 describes a wreck on the Rock Island road north of town. One trainman is said to be killed and another badly injured, with a freight train reportedly left derailed and the main line in a total wreck condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Islagis Road
Guerralamante
Marriage notice from Texas counties includes Kilgore Haynte pair
Frio and Atascosa counties report a wedding between Frank Kilgore and Sophie Haynte in 1905 era Texas. The brief item lists the couple and county affiliations with limited readable details.
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Mearnall
Pearsall
Texas
Yoorusry
Frank Kilgore
Mies Sophie Haynte
Teant Penrvell
F. i
Frio County
Lanham Candidates for Governor Not Authorized by Supporters
In Parker County a Weatherford paper reports a supposed push for Congress Man Layham of Weatherford to run for governor. Layham says the boom is unauthorized and his name is not being considered against Governor Sayers. His supporters note his bid for re election to Congress is more likely.
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Weatherford
Texas
Howson
W. T. Layham
Layham
Lanham
Washington
Sayor
Capdidain
Ig. cougTeas
Thar
Lapham
Sayers
Ninth District Populists Hold Convention in Texas
The Ninth District Populist convention met in the circuit court room in Texas to elect delegates to the National Convention in Lincoln Nebraska February 1. Delegates from all counties were chosen and a resolution supporting the Omaha platform with direct legislation was adopted.
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Atts
Texas
Cintrica Court Room
Whitch Ifo Ty Neel
Rae
Lincoln
Neb
Delegulen Trewetit
Shaho Aistrich
Harry Vravy
Dallas
National Conventivon
C. Aranbetty
G. H. Bullivan
Orhan County Republicans Hold County Convention
Report from Orhan County shows a Republican delegation chosen for the forthcoming state convention. Delegates named include Willian McZeal, somer H Seutgent, J T Richardson, Webber Hull, George Poole, Arthur Montieon, with three white attendees present among several colored attendees. Harmony noted as the meeting discussed supporting Ge Ngo We and Burkeit af Melestive for the national convention, with the county nominating session set for next Saturday night in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delcantes
Polruany
Willian McZeal Clay
Colores Motors
Williwak
Somer H Seutgent
Lky J T. Richardson
Webber Hull
Goorze & Poole
Arthur Montieon
Allernates Therreitt
Cfnveulon
Ge Ngo
Burkeit
Parker County Democrats Plan Primary Nominations
Parker County Democratic Executive Committee met in Weatherford on February 11 to set dates for county and precinct officer nominations. The body approved a mechanism for choosing a U S senator and directed the chairman to announce nominees. A pledge was adopted requiring the chosen representative to support the party’s designated candidate if Parker County voters nominate it.
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Weatherford
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Parker County
Democratic Party
United States
Washington County Democrats Plan Primary Election Strategy
The first meeting of the Democratic executives in Washington County, Brenham Texas, set for next Tuesday, will announce the primary election date. A split favors divorcing county officer primaries from the state ticket, with some backing a return to the old convention. As yet only county attorney and justice posts have tentative support, with likely incumbents facing no strong opposition.
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Washington County
Brenjam
Texas
Washingies County
Tareday
Justion
Jenninga Seeks Mass Meetings and County Conventions Call
Merkel Texas February County Chairman Galonel J. W. Jenninga calls for a county committee to determine procedures for mass gatherings and conventions. Four years ago the county was hotly contested between Democrats and Republicans, but the population now tilts toward the latter. Representative John T. Tucker declines a third term, Coloyul d W. Jeaninga emerges as a hopeful candidate.
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Coloyul d W. Jeaninga
Unclear OCR fragment notes tense political meeting
An unreadable fragment references Columbia and February 11 with unnamed figures and a deputy from Mr Bream indicating a speaking engagement scheduled for Tuesday. The garbled text provides no clear names, places, or outcomes.
Invitation of the general assembly and Taeda will reception
The notice records an invitation from the general assembly with Toaiorrew arranging a will for Taeda's reception. It notes formal proceedings and a ceremonial context surrounding the planned event. The item emphasizes official involvement and the anticipated gathering.
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General Assembly
Toaiorrew
Taeda
Local Precinct Conventions Advance Delegates in Texas
In La Grange and other Texas towns on February 10, Republicans held precinct conventions to elect delegates for the county convention to be held next Saturday February 17. In Preuhaim precinct twenty five delegates and alternates were chosen. San Antonio observers report party forces aligning around Colonel B I Green and Collector C G Drake with Green favored for the congressional district.
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la Grange
Texas
A. F. Loosnin
Farenbam
San Antonio
Pekar County
Steey
Colone
B. i. Ft. Green
CG. C. Drake
Local Obituaries From Yoakum Texas February Notice
Mrs P O Ward wife of Engineer FF 0 Ward died Thursday morning at 30 o clock. She was held in high esteem by friends who offered condolences to her bereaved husband and children. Interment was at the city cemetery Friday at 3 50 pm. Will Holster, formerly ill with operable cancer on his face, led Thursday night and was buried Friday afternoon.
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Yoakum
Texar
P.O. Ward
Ward
Witloelrele
Oly
Will Holster
South Texas pamphlets aim to inform on land and climate
The San Antonio and Atanas Railway immigration delegation receives letters on soil, climate, and produce values. M G Ranney secretary organizes materials and notes the sociable South Texas country. The association pledges major work for the region.
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South Texas
M. G. Ranney
Ban Antonio
Atanas Mane
Ranney
South
Local politics and theater week in Yoakum and San An
Ree N Thompiot of San Ancanny announced as mayoral candidate at the agelishion. A lecture at the opera house and a charity supper for hoag companies are planned. Coming week features Baby Batelle Comey company and the White Cyclone of New Olympia in performances.
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Ree N. Thompiot
San Ancanny
la Makite
He Palpi
Une Methodist Church
Min
Mit
Enpul Agel Elisihon
Opera House
Theater Soem
Helton Braces for Brigade Reunion Arrangements
Helton Texas February reports the Hell County School Teachers institute convening with strong attendance. Rankin of Dronham arrives to discuss brigade reunion plans for the 2 4 Ulet date. Miss Goya Hurrry attended a Daughters of Rebekah meeting in Galveston.
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Giteen
Helton
Texas
Hell County Bschool Teachers”’ Institute
Vumier Normal
Rode Maddy
Jamily
Binnfelds
Nicaragua
Jainine
Moaira
Mtin
Vie Black
Ulla
Rankin
Dronham
Tom Grean
Pincelline
Annie Swann
Lindale
Toxin
Mins Lillian Well
Weathrday
Admit
Notable Address on Education Draws Large Crowd in Aviston
At Aviston February 10 a farewell lecture by Prof. Wo and Sullop on High School Education drew about 200 listeners to the opera house. He teased the dry subject with humor while urging strong civic interest in schooling and national expansion debates.
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Rellville
Texes
Austin
Tle
Jnlinda
Auinside
Otie
Local social notes from Cacre Texas events
Mr Pillip Cop of San Antonio weds Mrs Herve Larkens of Laredo in a February ceremony at a boarding house. Dean Hichartson of San Antonio attends the wedding. The Witt County Dible society plans a Saturday meeting at D H Heaton s drug store. Episcopal ladies host a tea at Mrs PD WH Heaton s residence. Mrs Alex Hamilton hosts a reception next Wednesday for Mamie Thernton of Victoria. Avero Ladies Park association to hold monthly meeting at the Muti hotel parlor.
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Cacre
Texas
Pillip Cop
San Antonio
Herve Larkens
Laredo
F. R. Mettonnel
Dean Hichartson
Hey
A.W
Garden
J. Wo Anti
The
Witt County Dible Society
D. H. Heaton
Victoria
Avero Ladies’ Park Association
Muti Hotel
Mewe Rule In Taxation To The Editor Of The Post
Fragmentary letter to the editor discusses taxation policy and requests consideration. The text shows names and scattered phrases about consent and persuasion but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Fragmented notes on legal matters from a Pioneer era item
The readable fragments discuss property, legalities, and governance concerns. Mentions names like Messrs and officials, with emphasis on local authority and anticipated civic outcomes amid uncertain context. Contains no clear event date or decisive conclusion due to damaged text.
Arrest of Sherman Aristead in Garrison Murder Case
Sherman Ghayson Ariestad was captured in Nacogdoches after a melee at John T. Garrison. He and a companion allegedly killed John Garelion near Garrison. Ariestad arrived in town about noon with the prisoner and refused to provide a statement. Local authorities report one death linked to the case.
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John T. Garrison
Nacogdoches
Texas
Sherman Creydin
John Garelion
Peaterday
Slaliteen
Fowg
Oleliteen Anijes
Firaysow Mtn
Beure Ofan
Blg
Wimond
Bia
Reyd Curticon
Missing boy case near El Campo prompts alert
Sheriff iedereen Wharton county seeks a ten year old boy last seen about six months ago near El Campo. Descriptions note a brown hat, left knee wire, and a Q brand on the left shoulder. Authorities Gonzales and Wharton counties coordinate in locating him. Such notices appear in the February 1900 records.
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Wharton
Texas
A. A. Leroy
el Campo
A. H- Fry
Pocket Post Office
Wharton County
WBL Davia
Siolen
Otkiuc
Gonzales County
Dng Brown
K. M. Glover
Texna
Dunham Denham Dies At Fort Worth Banker's Life
Dunham Denham aged 65 died this morning on Penhari vainia avenue in Fort Worth Texas from acute diabetes. Born in Indiana he served as paymaster in the United States Army during the Civil War. After the war he moved to Texas where he became a banker and built ties in Galveston and Hillsboro before relocating to Fort Worth.
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Dunham
Negro Girl Killed in Tragic Local Incident
February 11 in McKinney Teros, Tilley Jones a 16 year old black girl died after being struck in a fatal incident this morning. Jim Patterson, another Black man, was reportedly involved as part of the events.
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McKinney
Teros
Tilley Jones
Jim Patterson
Wis
Death in Fort Worth From Blow on February Eleventh
A man identified as W. B. Noony died of injuries in Fort Worth Texas on February 11 after being struck by a blow from a bend and a Deuxy piece of unknown origin. Police investigations continue as papers report the fatal incident.
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Port Worth
Texas
W. B. Noony
Fragmented notes reveal unclear event sequence
The readable text hints at a disrupted account or diary fragment involving names and places but lacks coherent details or a clear event. No identifiable persons, organizations, or dates are resolvable from the fragment.
Local Meeting Notes and Church Donation Details
Fragmentary report from a January meeting at the Neved Myaelebtowae residence describes a collection for the Methodist church. The text lists donors including A. Gress and wife of Ban Antonia, noting their recent return from a trip. it references Aldaceite and a related philanthropic pledge and payment.
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Ion Teonge
Murniahing
Alet Lagden
A. Gress
Ban Antonia
Meg
Rosenhavn
The Witch of Fairpoint Appears in Theatrionin Tale
A garbled report from Texas recounts a dramatic scene with a figure called the Witch of Fairpoint. The text describes crowd reactions and a tense confrontation as authorities respond to the event.
Court at O 8Lemon Colsium Tease Trial
Fragmented OCR outlines a court case in Lemon Colsium with mentions of a trial, a boundary tilt, and a Monday hearing. It references a person or party named Welewary and an operation linked to performance elements. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Chatrles Court
Opera House Plans In Cleburne Spark Funding Talk
A note from Cleburne discusses Frank P. McClure proposing to raise subscriptions to fund a $25,000 opera route at the Opera House in Cleburne. Local merchants show interest while the project aims to revive the theater and attract patrons.
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Opera House
Cleburne
Tezna
Ebruary
Frank P. McClure
Aqui
Cleburne Beeds
Weather Outlook Shapes Farm Season Prospects
Local report remarks on mild conditions for farming work with steady winds and wet spells. Wheat appears to hold despite early challenges. growers note favorable soil moisture and steady progress for the season ahead.
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Teewen
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Eécoles
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W. OR. Barbee
M. E. Carr
Hernton
Thornton
Benk
Wharton Locats
San Angelo
Tewas
San Ane Rela
Natio Miley
Miter
William Juniet Kills
Madi
Digtet Ihorogy
Igi
P.M
Yhmul
Elie
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Satta
Anna
Slerig
G. W. Bhiwid
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Mroo
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Slita
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Dom Acare
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Makley
Daloger
Aline Borleson
Frank Stahan
A. D. White
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Ranchiman
Comite
Contec
Sopham
Mise
Power of
Colemane
Jennie Dewer
Hmice
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Aleter
Post Brothers
Ae Mitre
Han Angelo Exchange
West Texas
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Tanonte
Canada
Macnube
A.T
A. Praig Jr
Watney
Spockman
Walli 4
Boneli 2A
Angulo
Gantt
H. Bryan
Wool
Curr
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I. Hagley
Wayrick
Grand Lodge
Galveston
Tug Stelin
Nelegates
Orhan County Rhepublicans
Dmocrats
Teavior County
Democrats
Thyoe
Columbia, & C
Frask
Gray
Vraatier
Bream
TEAAS
Voarkum
Mra. J
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Helour
Staton
Aellville
Cacro Collings
Quality
Makers
New York
Maine
Sherman Ghayson
Ariestad
Sherif ES
Boris
San Dieno
A. Manz
Albany
N.Y
Candy Car
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