Tax County Vote Procedure For City Improvements
A detailed description of the process for financing city improvements by a county tax in which voters decide on the tax. It covers required public notices, newspaper posting, eligible voters, and the sequence of elections including conditions that trigger tax approval and subsequent elections. The text outlines roles of the county court and city council and the limits on tax levies to pay interest and principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Beyon
Bitch County
Tenet & Poe
Double Headers At Issue In Texas House Hearing
A Texas House committee heard testimony on the risks and economics of double header trains. Railmen argued the practice worsens danger, while railroad officials cited reduced accidents and cost savings from paired engines. The session adjourned with further testimony set for tomorrow.
Wonder Pills Promised Cure for Nervous Ills
An advertisement touts Dr Hallock’s Wonder Pills as a cure for nervous disorders and related symptoms. It claims to restore health, energy, and mental focus using pills produced from laboratory extracts and promises quick results and widespread efficacy. The copy emphasizes testimonials and guarantees from a dealer at a city corner address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brilis
Loisites
Texas Lawmakers Fray Over Libel Bill in Judiciary
In Austin on February 19 the House Judiciary Committee examined rival libel bills by Greenwood Staples and Prince. Judge Wright urged reporting the bill with no passage, arguing publishers deserve protection from damages for genuine errors, while Prince and others pressed for stronger limits and clarified malice requirements in damages. The Greenwood bill moved to committee report in favor 3 to 6, with the Prince bill likely to form a minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
Austin
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Ubel
Greenwood
Staples
Prince
Wright
Johnston
Wits Hut
Kitcrell
Houston
Post
Wrishe
Masterson
Kittell
Benge
Wheles
Prinen
Lost cattle notice from Montgomery County sheriff
A liberal reward is offered by Sheriff J. C. Griffith of Montgomery County Texas for information leading to the recovery of two cattle: a 2-year-old brown and white steer with a bald face and a 1-year-old steer, both branded and marked. Tharp, Texas, February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. Tharp
Texas
J. C. Grifith
Montgomery County
Tharp
Vexar
Island City News Items Lumber Washed Ashore at Quintana
Report from Galveston Texas notes a meeting of city officials where an ordinance was presented to grant Bosart and Kramer a five year telephone franchise with overhead and underground wires. The measure requires a 2000 bond for sidewalk restorations, 10000 feet of conduit, and sets telephony charges of 26 for business and 24 for residents. Abe Kaufman faces charges after a warrant and bond were issued. he waives examination as the case proceeds to the criminal district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Cornellas
Bosart & Kramer
Commute details and local notices amid county levy talk
A dispatch from Captain McCluskey reports walnut lumber being loaded from the steamer Fdpa at Quintana and Hertland. County commissioners discuss tax levy and the courthouse improvement loan to fund a sinking fund.
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McCluskey
Fdpa
Heathtow
Quintana
Hertland
Long List of Names Appears in Local Notice
A dense roster of individuals from multiple cities including Louisville New Orleans Chicago New York and Denver appears in a fragmented notice. The column lists surnames and given names with scattered city and state mentions suggesting a register or subscription notice from a period newspaper.
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Mis
Frenel
City
A. Wellmer
Neva
John L. Adams
Louisville
Henry Righton
New Orleans
A. C. Larvep
W. Snyder
Baltimore
Sol Ketacustem
Hearne
Terns
KL. Lindsey
Cilengo
Joby BH
Kelterton
Sikeriund
O. B. Caldwell
Houston
G. A. Millvot
James M. Dlbpath
New York
C. FP. Plumb
Terryville
Conn
John C. Williams
I. i
Newey
Minney V. Grell
Cincinnati
A. H. Wilkies
Dallas
J. EB. Butler
Bryan
Charles PF. Smith
Mit Gregor
G. J. W. Ridder
Roweld
T.R. Kennedy
Temple
A. L. Dunsteln
Lovie
Ten Johnson
Chicago
W. Bh. Collins
W. E King
Lovelady
Jobo D. Smith
Danville
Ind
A.ker
San Antonio
Robert F. Marripop
Low Angeles
G. BE
Wallace
W. PF Stolth
Knoxville
William A. Curry
Kentucky
Lao Ady
Denver
Colo
Mind Ady
John Williams
Pate Mh
J. D. Polk
Beaumont
John Muller
Sam Spurgeon
E. Lee
St Louis
Henry Bloom
J.C. Ryan
Wasco
Ht. A. Risser
Calvert
J. F. Connor
W. N. Melroy
Governor Sends Charter Amendments for Dallas City Election
A gubernatorial message to the Legislature proposes amendments to Dallas Texas charter. It details election procedures including ward division into voting precincts and appointment of presiding officers. The text cites mayor and city council authority to order elections and assign polling places per ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Austin
Texas
City of
Paine’s Celery Compound Restores Strength and Energy
“Early last spring I found that I was tired and languid, my appetite was failing, and I was becoming run down generally. I was advised to take Paine’s Celery Compound, and after using it I never felt so well in all my life as I do now. It braced me up, gave me strength and vigor, and made a new man of me.”
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Paine
Election precincts established and voting rules amended
The act creates and authorizes general city election precincts and outlines where voting may occur and how precincts are assigned by equality of vote strength. It also amends articles GIST, bias and 6166 of the Revised Statutes and relates to tax rolls and receipts publication under Joseph D. Josers, Governor.
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Vattox
Joseph D. Josers
Palestine Vote Aims at New Cotton Mill and Brine Pottery
The Palestine area plans a $50,000 stock, a $10,000 mill, and a 75,000 investment to build a cotton mill by next year. An additional project may include a 100 worker plant producing bricks and other ventures. Local business leaders push for manufacturing growth and new jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Palestine Parden Uve
Post
Aspen Indanley
Brant
Presbyterian Seminary Presidency Tendered in Nevada
Rev. Josephar Johnson longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church in Victoria receives a unanimous board vote tendering him the presidency of the Austin Theological Seminary in Nevada. The note marks a notable leadership move for the institution in early February.
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Josephar Johnson
Victoria
Texta
Josephae Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Austin
Winisaeea
Neste
Suc
Seminary at Binwart Academy In Ellsloft County
A plan places the property of the old Binwart academy with a spacious property and building to serve as the sole theological seminary of the Prebyterian church west of the Mississippi. Rev Johnson resists leaving for more lucrative parishes, and remains in Galveston consulting with trustees.
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Binwart Academy
Prewbythriad
Slevipy
Johnson
Ilkeld
Calla
Mip Fghteners
Win
Galveston
Board of
Trustees
Convicted Negro Soldiers Believed Guilty of Aggravated Assault
In Laredo Texas February 1 J L Hover ant Joshua Nithole colored soldiers of Company F Twenty fourth Infantry United States Army were tried in district court on charge of murder and the jury found them guilty of aggravated assault and fined their punishment. The mob attacked the Laredo police force with Krag rifles at midnight injuring Policeman Bianer and wounding a Mexican named Nunciowa amid a volley of shots through the streets. The mob also identified other soldiers as participants in the assault. Fourteen dispatcher notes claim the soldiers were to be sent to San Antonio next Friday for sentencing. Mr. Howard, long a druggist and county clerk candidate, died after a life of service to Boe county and the community. His funeral at the Baptist church was described as one of the most attended in Hee vidi.
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Laredo
Texas
J. L
Joshua Nithole
United States Army
Pasault
Los
Fort Melntagh
Kragstorgensen
Larodg
Bianer
Oiprlago Nunciowa
Chomanil
Stoner
Nuwwcio
Jana Glover
Nichols
Coly
San Antonio
Tirave
Penoroud
Howard
Boe
Platniuelas
Johnny Martin
J. St Cary
Cary & Halland
Cary & Howard
WoUney and
Dinhret
Plase Yewlerfay
Bapnet
Dmallan
3. M. Lackett
Momembap
Aloe
Heevidi
Funeral Notice for F M Howard Mourned in Beeville
Beeville Texas February 11 funeral services marked the death of F M Howard once a popular Beeville resident and postmaster W Sid Howard who died earlier in 1807 leaving a wide circle of mourners in Hee County. The article notes his deep community ties and asks offerings and condolences from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Texas
W. Sid Howard
F. SM. Howard
Corpus Christi Farmers Form Produce Co op for Local Market
Local growers near Corpus Christi organize as the Keark Produce Company to market vegetables directly. They will ship produce to markets or receive and dispose of it through the new cooperative after years of costly middlemen involvement.
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Yrack Vparmera Organiae
Corpus Chrint
Texas
Corpus Chriet
Themselver
Ute & Company
Wat Keark Preduse Company
Varios
Luling Man Found Dead in Bed Under Unclear Circumstances
In Luling Texas February 2 1900s a man named Ceeneas was found dead in bed by his family Early reports say he had not been in good health recently but the death surprised the large family of grown children who mourn his passing.
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Luling
Texas
Ceeneas
Hillsboro Finalizes Early Morning Meeting Plans
Hillsboro officials announce a 3 a.m. meeting billed as the final session of the month. Teass notes the unusual hour as the town prepares to conclude key agenda items.
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Hillsboro
Shreveport Cotton Committee to Announce Status
A Shreveport Louisiana committee plans a statement tomorrow regarding ongoing talks. The group aims to address delays and potential outcomes for a local cotton industry initiative. Local officials expect a firm update by tomorrow evening on the project’s direction.
Insurance companies granted to do business in state
The insurance commission today granted licenses to several companies to operate in Texas. Named insurers include The Greenalch Pine of New York The Imperial Insurance Company London England London Assurance Corporation of London The Sea of Liverpool The Standard Marine of Liverpool The United States Widely and Guate company of Newark The Mutual Benevolent Society of Newark The Niagara Fire of New York The Hanover Tire of New York The North British and Mercantile of London. The charter of the Emanuel plan church of Benantont awaits approval by the secretary of state.
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Siate Cuppitel
Austin
Texas
Pohrusry
Pee Tolin
Greenalch Pine
New York
Imperial Incuranes Company
Imsited
London
England
London Automace Corporation of
Landay
Sea of Liverpool
Standard Marine of
Liverpool
United States Widellty and
Guate Aniy Come
Niagara
Hanover Tire
Lowton
Benantont
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Epee
MMH
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Daling
Tempatie
Joral
Aie
Tegieliture
Matey
eaAdore Avalon Oap
Pottfom Railway
MOG
Santa Me Wand
Prac- HR Akerto
Pation
Ajice
Thomas M. Campbell
Valentine
Great Northern
Smeo
Sieikey
McLeary
Elroing
Anil
Bera
Li. J. Polk
Santa Fe
Railroad Companion
Atchison
Barr
Gulf
Colorado
Isa
Hells
Chiat
Alving
Eague
Himethes
He Reid
Dita
Kroutschnett
Pendine
Polk T
Stout
Shum Fe
J. W. Terry
Dr. Hallock
Sherifes
Island City
Abe Kauffman
Abe Kaufffman
Maneaxer Pollock
Justles Barry
Meg
Malevinsky
Cas
Duance Barry
Kaufines
Criminal Distree Court
Sritfert
Jodme A. OC
Allen
Labens Corpun
Joan Woodruff
John Woodrat
Avenue T
Jock Plage
U O
Hela
Withater Withers
Moegel Railroad
Tremont
Harry D. Ellis
Glens Falls, N. Y
Kowteen
Presbyterian Seminary
County
Jatl
Mot Wirter
Poullee Veree
Laoride
F. M. Howard
Hee County
Loomis
T. Ne. D
Addresa M. I. S. ¥. Co
Toledo
Houston Heights
Aphis Institution
W. T. Dickey
P. O. Box
Pound
Ustieos
Himir
Hitiravge
Shreveport
Hillabora
Bradfield
Thimsasen
Aelge Agai
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