Alliance Forms to control Texas Republicans in 1900s
Dallas February 17 A controversial alliance forms between Congressman Hawley of Galveston and Hon B H R Green of Terrell to control the Texas Republican Party. They aim to back each other toward national posts and influence the state convention, with plans to influence Wawacy and key congressional seats. Also mentions a Dallas convention, local delegates named, and a Halletsville meeting with factional clashes over leadership and delegates.
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Dallas
Texas
R. FR. Hawley
Galveston
B. H. R. Green
Terrell
Republican Party of Texas
Chamberlin's
Hawley
Green
Grant Gm
Kniven
Sherman Doctor
Grant
Alchie
Grantle
Eiacai
Congress
Si Jp
Hombels
Hawler
Philoadelphia
Wseual Khentney
Halletsville
W. W. Sprott
W. Futney
Futney
S. W. Putney
Scott
Andy
Haniley
Committeeman Dudvey Eyes Convention Site Choices
Paris Texas February 2 Colonel G Poodler a member of the National democratic executive committee said the main business at the meeting would be choosing a site for the national convention. Three candidates are Milwaukee Cincinnati and Kansas City with Milwaukee favored by Dudvey though he would not reveal his preference. He doubted Chairmanship and succession plans and said the committee would likely decide on a convention site.
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Paris
Texas
G. Poodler
Dem Ray Exooutn
Tle
Washington
Inter
Tha Pout
Bolivia
Milwalker
Chictinat Ait
Dudiee
Milwaukee
Konaae
Cincinnati
Jones
McKinney Hosts Impulse Convention in Dense Rally
A condensed report from McKinney Texas dated February 1 notes a local convention of impulsive opinions held in a dense crowd at the civic center. No clear agenda or outcomes are provided in the fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Texas
Caldwell County Committee in Texas Considers Primary Election
Caldwell County Texas February 17 meeting notice from chairman Nixon calls for a county committee gathering at Lidenhart to decide whether to call a county convention or order a primary election. The article notes opposition from some candidates and hints at a controversial public ballot outcome with A A Maxwell mentioned amid disputed plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell County
Lockhart
Texas
M. Nixon
Lidenhart
Espious
A. A. Maxwell
Spofford Delegates Chosen Amid Drake Faction Split
In Spofford Texas on February 16 the reorganization convention elected Joseph Vellmaer T J Martin and Gtis Windus as delegates to both congressional and state conventions. The vote split highlighted anti Drake sentiment and drew Drake supporters to react as the convention divided. Morin delivered a stirring anti Drake speech that shifted the meeting momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spofford
Texas
Josepl Vellmaer
T. J. Mertin andiGtis Windus
Drake
Morin
Atiline Texas Man Praised As Polite Neighborhood Figure
A fragment describes a man in Mitchel County known as a well liked and courteous resident. The terse note portrays him as a friendly, upright member of the community respected by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atiline
Texas
Pevi Coleman
Mitchel
Anit
Local Republican Events Stir Texas County Politics
A garbled report from Tayier Texas outlines February party activities. It mentions petitions for candidacy in Milam and Waldo counties, a county convention at 2 o clock, and delegates to a state convention in Waco on March 6.
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Tayier
Texas
Williamweon
Annouinek
Toxen
Hon
T. &. Fhomterson
Milam County
Houten
Tesas
Petruary
Walldf County
Wetaw
Arbervoor
Waco
Alvin
Mohiaare
Rezeria
Onmeod
A. Ge. MeBrite
Merchants and travelers at Tionrne Texas hotel event
A February gathering at a Cameron hotel saw Merchants Hynds Trigge Co Cameron represented by Bert Henen, and drug firms from Waco and Galveston selling goods. Travellers registering at Junction House included names from New York New Orleans Memphis and Virginia, among others.
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Bert Henen
Hynds Thigiey Company
Qalney
Ue Mecehaie
Sardent
Clarke
Loavin
Grively
Danville
Jr. Koight
McCraw
J. A. Spears
Kialla
T. W. Clawson
Memphis
Harrison
New Orleans
Cuero hosts County Teachers Institute activities
Cuero Texas February 14 The County Teachers Institute meets with many teachers in attendance. A musical program is planned for tonight. Mrs Mamie Smith visited friends in Mouton with Miss Coville Smith. Mrs Mary Anderson of Victoria is visiting. The board of examiners met to certify applicants.
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Cuero
Texas
Mite Mamle Smith
Mouton
Coville Smith
Cuerg
Mary Anderson
Victoria
Nannie Lackey
Braden
Valentine Party at Yimpaon Thapeon Texas
A Valentine party at the residence of Dr J Buecey in Thapeon Texas drew a large attendance. The event featured addresses, recitations, solos and instrumental music arranged by the Tapitot Jadiga to embellish church activities. Attendees reported an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Yimpaon
Thapeon
Texas
J. Buecey
Pastel
Boy Dies at Pearwall School in Texas
A young boy from Mr Four’s family near Pearwall Texas died at the public school on February 16. He reportedly stood on his head then either fell or was tripped while running. Several boys witnessed the incident but the exact cause remains unclear. Mr Four had recently moved from Williamson.
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Pearwall
Texas
Island City Plans Large Rice Planting in Chambers County
Officials from the Texas-Colorado Chautauqua met in Galveston to map next summers program. A key goal is cultivating 40,000 acres of rice across Chambers and nearby counties with a Meta mill to aid marketing. many executives from Dallas Denver Houston and beyond attended, with Bawin Comin berlwih contributing $100 toward school construction for the season.
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Galveston
Texas
Chautauqua
Chamber of Commerce
Loos
Dallas
Freaune
Denver
H. ©. Pritcheit
Huntaville
Gitwin Chat Orins
Han Antena
Ho Pan
J. Jones
Sandowas
Jon Kitagea
Piret
Robert Melntyre
Chicago
Byin
Kentucky
T. Koen
Cedar Kaplin
Niest. Taureday
Georgy W. Dain
H. W. Callahan
Thomas B. Green
Sacred Concern
Walter
Chortester
Berora
Nev. de. B. O. Aylenworth
Ving auQior
Osteeds Dane
Rev
Z. F. Nugent
Des Motpea
Micred Iogimwert
Firet
Appraranca Schuman
Niet
Pro
George B. Vincent
Diphy
Chuman's Ladies
Atartette
Hight Thuredar
Tale We
Heme Vf
Oh Holliver
Towa
Rifay
Tale Stand Content
George KH. Vincent
Schiman
John WH
Vincant
Sierra Cole
Mewlawy
Conroe Tienday
Bertha Kone Taker
New York
Proffone
Johnson
Ohl
Vitagraph
Oleht
Balivday
Miguel
Op Cadman
Cleht
Aliguat
Catan
Ott
Aupiiag
Canonnafeliu Wreidley
Mr Vient
dWly
Pont
Dally
Aallys Agideus
Nina Malvde
Attioriam
W. © Moore
Trinits River
Meta
Ioe
East Texan
Thie
Niaviieota
H.C. Petchett
Sar Hourton Normal School
Hurneville
Dr. McDonatd
Southwestern Telephone Company
Houston
J. W. Freeman
The
Rocky Mountain News of
Attendides
Stolen stock and horses listed in Caldwell and Leon counties
A February sheriff bulletin from Lockhart and La Grange, Texas, lists stolen items including a white spotted heifer branded Hoon Jeft hip, a Jeet Bin branded yearling, a Teft hip steer, and a sorrel horse described with facial marking and branding. Rewards offered for recovery and thief, with several other stock notices from different counties and sheriffs seeking information.
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Lockhart
Texas
Tiaze
Brandeil Lex
John Hortor
Iota
Saunders
la Grange
Texan
CG. A. Worms
Allermein
Fayntto Conny
Texis
Beeville Texas Sees Two Weddings at Catholic and Baptist Services
In Beeville Texas on February 16 two wedding ceremonies were held. At the Catholic church Rev Father Ilia united Mr Janes Ryan and Miss Bridget Brive in wedlock in the early hours. Later at the bride’s father's home Mr D J Hardeman officiated as Warren Roberta wed Miss Evalyn Wardouan with Rev de M Salles presiding at the Baptist church.
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Beeville
Texas
Janes Ryan
Bridget Brive
Ilia
D. J. Hardeman
Mir Warren Roberta
Evalyn Wardouan
de M. Salles
Bapniint Chiinch
Annual Poultry Show at Pee Street Draws Small Yet Fine Entries
February report from Wexeresbio Texas notes the annual poultry show on Pee Street with modest attendance and excellent entries. The event, previously held on January 2, had been delayed but resumed with renewed interest and a focus on quality stock.
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Wexeresbio
Texan
Subscriptions Reported for Belton Cotton Mill Startup
In Melton Texas February IT Mr Tow Cochran a prominent merchant now in New York writes about securing funds and $5000 more for the Belton cotton mill company to be organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weltom
Melton
Texas
Tow
Cochran
New York
Belton
Rita
Postum Health Letter Claims Coffee Alternatives Heal
A reader letter from Hyde Park London argues Postum cured his wife’s headaches and improved his temper by replacing coffee. The note claims coffee harms many, praises Postum’s slow preparation, and invites verification while requesting anonymity.
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Sam
Huehwod
Hyde Park
London
Cas
Special Master Resigns in Farmers Loan Case
William L Prather appointed by the U S court as special master in Farmers Loan and Trust Co v Houston and Texas Central Railway resigns after taking presidency of the University of Texas and asks the court to accept his resignation.
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William L. Prather
United States
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Houston and Texas (Outral Railway Company Et A
University of Texas
Ilwie
Liecas
Funeral for Frank Mocgill Held at Mrs Rosenberg Residence
The obituary notes the death of Frank Mocgill aged 1 year at 8 this morning at the residence of his aunt Mrs Molile R Rosenberg. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 PM with Camp Magruder No 195 United Confederate Veterans attending as the father belongs to that order.
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Frank Mocgill
Molile R. Rosenberg
Camp Magruder No
United Conseilars
G W Barker Dies at 77 in Washington Street Residence
G W Barker aged 77 died Thursday evening at his home on 27th street and was buried this afternoon. A veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, he leaves a wife and four children. Edwin Chamberlain is noted as a prominent member in the personal items.
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G. W. & Barker
Twenty-seventh Street
Nevada healer touts magnetic treatment in Nevada Missouri
A Nevada Missouri report highlights Prof J A Weltmer promoting magnetic healing from the American School of Magnetic Healing. Claiming cures for many ailments, the article credits Weltmer with healing power that draws patients from miles away to his Nevada works.
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Nevada
Aoanmall
TNO
Gigb
Pacify
Missouri
Texne Gallroads
St. Louis
Kuneds City
Nevala
Wellmer
Seleotiet
Tbe Press
S.A. Welter
Fiat
B.A. Weltnrr
Small improvement at Bonham Texas county health report
Small improvement in Bonham Texas appears in the county health bulletin dated February 1. The stall bus situation has improved considerably with about eighty vacants and no deaths reported yet. Only one new wire bike developed here in the past week, with a total of three cores in the elic.
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Honnham
Bonham
Texas
Eiaevetius Vacox
Wien
Whariap Texas Faces Virus Control Experiment
Whariap Texas on February 17 reports the commissioner’s court abandoning a fire safety plan and shifting to a new health department method for managing a disease outbreak. A nurseCare unit remains in tentative care while officials test a new isolation approach and a watch system to prevent spread.
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Whariap
Texas
Compissionera Court
Bas
Wade
Emalipoa Dump Scene Reportedly Surfaces
Texarkana dispatch notes a fire at a local facility led to rapid discovery of a blaze early today. Seven workers, all Black, were evacuated from the building and placed under quarantine as investigators assess the incident.
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Texarkana
Pepruiry
Two smallpox cases reported in Caldwell county town
County physician Drew Hi Moses told the commissioners court he found two suspected smallpox cases in the southern part of town in the Dock Sharp family. Health Officer Biyat was hired and ordered isolation until his arrival.
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Caldwell
Smallpox Cases Reported in Wallas Texas Penthouse
Wallas Texas health official T F Fisher said yesterday there are concern ing smallpox cases at the penthouse All but one patient are Negroes and all are doing well. He notes most cases involve residents at the location and urges precautions.
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Wallas
Texas
T. F. Fisher
Fragmentary note about a cave absence in Dallas
An incomplete passage describes a failed investigation and mentions a cave in Dallas. It references a meeting house and precautionary recovery steps, but the text remains garbled with unclear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary note on illness and detention in Tireonville
A garbled report from Tireonville mentions Bond with unusual eyes and a detention early at Wolfe. It cites twenty nine pages, wards labeled pesthovar and Nonroes, and a mix of White People and illness. One or two are violently sick. others may recover, with mentions of detention and expomd leading to a presumed infection course.
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Tireonville
Texan
Bond
Wolfe
Health officer reports on smallpox situation in Palestine Texas
Dr West reports no evidence of smallpox spread in Palestine. Families including the Railor, Todds, Lucy, and George Henry are listed as doing well. one child refused vaccination. George Henry died of consumption neighboring the Butler household. The report notes no quarantine and discharge of cases.
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Palestine
Texas
Dr. West
Willam Broyles
Railor
Mrony Todds
Lucy
George Henry
Butler
West
M. D
Kanfman County Tax Reductions Reported in Presen. Court
In Kaufona Texas on February 16 the commissioners court reduced the county tax from 1 to 45 fenia per dollar. The court also paid off 5900 dollars of the courthouse debt and indicated funds invested from the permanent school fund with no further court mandates to know how to invest.
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Kanfman
Kaufona
Texas
Commissioners Court
Fenia
Court House Debe
Celene Crystal Wedding Celebrated in Palestine Texas
Mrs George A Wright hosted a grand wedding celebration at their home in Palestine Texas on February 11 with lavish decoration and afternoon into night feasting. Guests included Charley Odin who left for Springs Arkansas seeking relief from rheumatism and Rev V A Goodbey visiting Jacksonville. The piece notes cold weather and community church activities with a standard local society tone.
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Mee
G. A. Wright
Palestine
Texas
George A. Wright
Core Street
Charley Odin
Springs
Ark
V. A. Goodbey
Jacksonville
F. A. Patrick
Woman's
Christian FF Union
B. McDonald
Neches
Deepwater Dott and Local Names Chronicle Odd Report
An OCR fragment mentions Deepwater and locals like E A McMinn and Culpepper with unclear movements. It references Mr. Will Jones and Jasper Gibbs with his sister Mrs Wills, plus a line about prairies and shooting at a small, unspecified location.
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Deepwater
Fepruay
E. A. McMinn
Yeatondayies County
Liv
Culpepper
Howm
Miny
Jasper Gibbs
Wills
Will Jones
Prairies
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