Railroad bills and Hogg amendments in Texas Senate discussion
Austin notes a fatal blow to the Hogg amendments as the railroad commission faces questions from Senator Potter on freight rates. Widespread debate continues on constitutional amendments, railroad policy, and public works with officials signaling an early disposition and ongoing references to pension and tax issues.
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Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Potter
Joneriky
Ernernats de
Tong
Honda
Prof Simonds Book Viable Texas Geology Explored
Austin report from February 16 notes a Scientific extract praising Frederic W. Simonds PLD professor of wealth in the University of Texas for his geology record of the Texan region for the decade ending 1800. The review lauds the work for accuracy, breadth and useful synopsis aiding information on the Texas region. It also highlights the University of Texas improving faculty and growth under President Prater and urges legislative support for greater endowment.
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Austin
Texas
Science
Frederic W. Simends
University of Texas—transaction
Texan Academy of Befence Np
Lexus
Ortol
Simonds
Mnset
University of ‘Texas
University of Texas
Southerm
Prater
Range Items Texas Sale and Depot Expansions
Range Texas February 14 F Shirar sold store to W O Murray and Jor Houston of Floresville with dry goods and groceries, farming implements retained. Depot gets thirty foot addition. another cotton platform planned. D Vickers, Runge native now in Trunge. wife died Yoakum. may travel to Mexico. Mexican on farm of HT Janssen beaten but not captured. A visit from Sharpe family. W H Barnard and wife from Indiana visiting Mrs Charles Shirar. Karnes County Teachers Institute set for Ronge next Friday and Saturday. Superintendent Arnald of Bigellieiners to speak Friday night.
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Range
Texas
Yoakum
Mexico
Torsilay
Janssen
Ankiniten
Mere
Sharpe
Miten
J.B. Clifton
Borno
PF. Zowarka
O Hay
Rock Island Notes From Rock Island Texas February 14
Rock Island reports the public school has closed its fifth month with full attendance and good results. The two year old school is incorporated with raised study plans and improvements. Pastor Aluistead will preach at the Methodist pulpit Sunday. Mr Baxter returns from a business trip to North Allewnurt. Weather is very cold with snow flurries and excitement surrounds the Northern place. Jn attending a teachers institute in Halletsville last week supported summer normal work. Cheatham buys Tait interest in Bundy & Sine hardware, forming Bondy & Cheatham.
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Rock Island
Texas
bin Héeon
Ben Hoon Iu
Tewird
Barney Wid
Aluistead
Methodist Church
Thin Pice
W. Baxter
North
Allewnurt
Rot
Joann
Teachers’ Institute
Halletsville Iyet
Sunmer
Eneuligenim
Cheatham
Tait
Bundy & Sine Hardware
Bondy & Cheathauw
Killing at a Candy Pulling in Pittsburg Texas
A fatal shooting occurred during a candy pulling at the home of Mr. Tom Davis two miles southwest of Pittsburg. Karl Dever was killed and Cotter was arrested and jailed on murder charges. Dever had arrived from Georgia about a year ago and the incident happened last night after 9.
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Pittsburg
Texas
Tom Davis
Karl Dever
Hants
How Cotter
Dever
Georgin
Trainman's Mistake Triggers Crash on Side Track
In Texas near Hearne an experienced switchman forgot his keys and rethrew a switch, causing southbound passenger No. 8 to collide with the northbound Flyer. The crash injured several crew and passengers but no fatalities were confirmed. Officials reversed engines and worked through the night to clear wreckage and assess injuries.
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Austin
Texas
International
Great Northern
Ta Eharge
Fartuoor
Dan Coleman
Me. Neves
Bil Loach
Piniso
Nortiitvennid
Dennis
Leach
Lamp
Flis Lore Aberihder
Ft Ie
San Antonio
Hedithaly
Lidy Bi
Lear
Abel
Georgetown
Palestine
den Lemore
Judge Teichmueller Dies in New Braunfels Texas
La Grange Texas February 17 Non. H Telchnmueller district judge of this district died this morning at New Braunfels where he had been for health. Funeral to be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the final resting place. A committee was appointed to meet the remains and supervise the obsequies with J C Brown as chairman. A meeting was held to arrange guard lines and procedures. The children’s masked ball at the opera house Friday night drew attention with a prize for novelty. The Luc Vadis company performed at the opera house, delivering a strong show praised for years. attendees noted the performance highly and regret missing it elsewhere.
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la Grangé
Texas
H.telchnmueller
Clark
New Braunfels
Kone Weels
Dvbew
Li Grange Bar Assocktion
Teletunneler
C. Brown
C.D. K
C.D. Kran
Alloh Wis
Throw Hs
J. C.brown
Motlon
Wolters & Lane
Isa Hollie
Luc Vadis
Koon
Temple Texas Inventors Perfect New Cotton Bling Press
Temple Texas February 17 Messrs Bemkonette of Temple originators of the round idle ayatem of bling cotton have perfected a new shipper and toucher instrument Their press comprises fifty eight pieces weighing about 600 pounds They have been experimenting with a plant in Temple aiding their work Mears J F S McIntyre and Frank White recently came from Cleburne to Temple to perform tests Mr McIntyre operates a dispatcher’s desk and Mr White serves as operator Also Messrs George C Pondicien and BLA Sterning started a business trip to Cotulla
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Temple
Texas
Messrs. Bemkonette
Mit
Mosere Bonsenelle
Willom A. Barclay
Deel
Tempie
Wistel
Mears
JF S. McIntyre
Prank White
Cleburne
Santa Fo
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. White
Monsre
Civorge C
Pondicien
BLA
Sterning
Cotulla
Oil Indications Plentiful in Alvin Texas
Oil indications appear plentiful as new arrivals reach Alvin daily in a search for oil and insights into the rice industry. A Post correspondent toured Mr K OB Thom’s land showing wells and land features near Mustang Bayou with water issues affecting depth and gearing toward prospecting amid varying elevations of about thirty feet.
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Alvin
Texas
Post
K. OB
Thom
Royal Eminsry
Thomas
Oil prospects prompt renewed inquiries in the region
In a broad inquiry on regional oil potential, Mr Thetids advocates a favorable outlook for the Plice area. Mr Thoms notes several proposals and has revived inquiries about bia prospects. A. J. Rewill, owner of forty acres on Chocainte bayou, has attracted multiple bids for several wells and plans extensive development nearby, including a four acre tract.
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Tata
Thoms
Chien
A. J. Rewill
Chocainte
Fireman's Tragic Death in Dallas Train Incident
In Dallas on February 17, Joseph J. Watson, a Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen member, died after being struck near a locomotive. He reportedly fell under wheels while attempting to climb aboard a Kansas Texas line train, losing his life in the southern city area. He left a widow and one child at Ld Slope street.
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Dallas
Texas
Jouweph J. Watson
Brotherhood of Lecomotive
Bine
Anton
Woman Run Down On Bridge Near Monta, Texas
A disjointed report from Yoakom, Texas on February 17 describes a fatal train accident two miles west of Monta where a woman named Anton Milesk was struck by an engine. The broken, partially legible text notes the body severed and a coroner’s verdict in line with the circumstances.
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Yoakom
Texas
Mont
Piseniger
Anton Milesk
Justine Ion
Fire Claims Life Near McKinney Texas
News reports a tragic death in Texas as Bertha Arguing, aged 18, died from burns after her clothes caught fire while making soap at home. A little baby survived the blaze in HiNs Prairie, Texas, with the incident dated February 14.
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McKinney
Texie
HiNs Prairie
Texas
Bertha
TV Veureld
Entertainment at Edna Edin Texas Guild Benefit Show
A Guild staged an evening of entertainment at the Edna opera house to aid the Lilyopal Church. The program featured Lathyille Ward and Ac, Alf Po Ward, Mrs Lo Ward, students and dancers, with Flora Wells Flora Welty and Lquen Kinth among performers. Judges elected were J. Foot, A. Mullich, and Moore. About 375 in attendance, many standing.
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Edin
Texas
Guild
Ape Howe
Numler
Alf Po Ward
Lo Ward
Tanner Wuddeow
Mor L. Ward
Flora Welty
Ward
Voral
Flora Wells
Mies Plearn Walle
Mra
E. d. Falres
Mrs. L. Ward
Caldwell Cullings and Local Comings in February
Caldwell Cullings chronicles a busy week with misreadable notes of court adjournment and a weather influenced crowd in Lowi, plus multiple brief mentions of residents and visitors from Dallas to Tampa, including Mrs. Wimberly, Miss Murray, and Mrs. Davis. The evangelist W. P. Wife departs for Navasota as the new meeting opens the next day.
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T. We Murray
Dallas
Leo Fox
Hockdale
Georgetown
H. M. Wimberly
Song
Arnosan Pins
Borne
Brenham
Mra
W. BR
Davis
Thie
Mise
Antella Murray
Taiuipnane
J. BR. Teslen
New Church for Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells Texas February 16 Rev John T Andrews the energetic minister and pastor of the Christian church of this city was viewed by The Dispatch correspondent in regard to the erection of a new church within this city at an early date. He says the work will proceed with the aid of the State Board and Home Mission funds to help complete the building in due course and to provide space for the congregation locally.
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New Church
Mineral Wells
Texas
John —T. Andrews
Christian Echineel
Diane Lawes
Fool
Tulid Ao
Leewle
Thin
Austin
John Cunningham
Iron Fannin County
Dutton
Conninghwin
Proposition to Issue Bridge Bonds for Matagorda County
General rejoicing as county commissioners set April 2 election to vote on Matagorda County bond issue of 40,000 4 percent four year bonds to bridge the Colorado River The county will survey and locate the line into Bay City next week with plans to secure approval for the bridge project and related road improvements.
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Bonda
Rey City
Texas
Matagorda County
Colorado
Bay City
Local Farmer Trammock Ends Life Near Buckhorn
In Helmlle Texas Pebroury 17 Mr J W Trammock a farmer eight miles north of town near Buckhorn suicided this morning by cutting his throat. Family left distressed. Authorities attribute the act to mental derangement and distress.
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Helmlle
Texas
Pebroury
J. W. Trammock
Buckhorn
Take new doses of HER BINE to renew energy
Nervous, run down, weak and dispirited readers are told to take new doses of HER BINE. The ad promises energy and vitality for exhausted nerves and the muscular system. Sold by A. & Biesling, Druggist, 602 Main Street.
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Wile
A. &. Biesling
Main Street
Brenham Budget Shows Bryan Leading With 6353 Vote Margin
Budget data from Brenham indicates Mr. Bryan held a majority of 6353 amid district Republicanール apportionment discussions. The detailed county breakdown lists Washington and neighboring counties shaping the eighth congressional district alignment and potential presidential vote implications. The text notes peculiar vote spreads and looming county-by-county tallies.
Meeting of Saennerfest in Brethan Texas Planned
At a Vorwaetty Society meeting in Germania Park Brethan Texas delegates foresee a district Saeuportest arrangement. The event set for May 6 will feature singing and a Festal program with Tom Galveston and Honaiot among expected participants.
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Saennerfest
Brethan
Texas
Vorwaetty Society
Germania Park
Saeuportest
Galveston
Rienhoam Texan Puis of Civil Roles in City Dignitary
Garrett son of Chioe Iyathee CC Garrett named Juntive for the ater of the Beneryille preciset ty by the Durhitow County colminadoners. Followa will hold a precolar neetlie tonight with several members of the dineing fra ternitye of the city attending the masquerate Hall. The Infantiot Ma and Mrs. Bini Witten were at the lurhel Sunday afternoon. Willis Totiliivdt Jr of yearnell died after falling Saturday afternoon from the Dieh widewalk in front of the Wasi home. The wound required several removals and later open repairs atiteries.
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Rienhoam
Pobruayy
Garrett
Chioe
Galventon
Bretthiin
Beneryille
Durhitow County
Werley
Bini Witten
Lurhel
Tite Hid
Willis Totiliivdt, Jr
Yearnell
San Angelo Notes On Health, Officials And Arrivals
San Angelo locals report smallpox developments, moves by county officials, and new arrivals. W. W. Catwom appointed county physician. McDonald named district and county clerk. J. Heald and Minnie Heald depart for Los Angeles. Robert Speney family arrives to reside. Riverside misprints aside, streets to be cleared of obstructions. Several residents return or relocate to San Angelo as demand for health and growth rises.
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Har Angelo
Texans
J. OW
Ort Worth
Vice Provident
Cirooral
Sylvester
Kaus
Meahan
Orient Road
Bite
Robert Speney
Anatin
Teriate
Mere
Heald
Minnie Heald
Los Angeles
W.W. Catwom
Commissioners Court of
Tom
McDonald
Irion County
Niwdonk
Tiemeay
W. Copnerly
Phyvolon
Ameritioners Court
Ton Green
Angelo
Choly
Allobstraceloin
FT. Fox
Sim
San Abbeio
William Hecker
Sebraska
Bon Angelo
San Angelo
High Five Club Hosts Friends Party in Lalpador TX
In Lalpador Texas on February 16 the High Five Card club hosted a party for friends and gentlemen guests at the local epactolace. The event featured twelve games starting at 8:29 with valentine gifts for each player and a d’ohte luncheon after play. Prizes went to Milen Jelphine Byties and Mr Stade mitt, with consolation prints to Miss Hel Kachbuch and Mr Gary Robson.
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Lalpador
Texas
Adios
Didge
Hobson
Dainty
Pry
Milen Jelphine
Ea Stademnun
Aulyer
Stademin
Anderson News Notes: County Attorney to sue over contract breach
In Anderson Texas February 1 the county attorney Kernes Shagapen was authorized to file suit against Gun Warnicke and Bastlemen for non fulfillment of a county contract. The notice outlines legal action to compel performance and seek remedies. The item summarizes a pending civil dispute and the authorized legal recourse.
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Anderson
Texas
Kernes
Warnicke
Bastlemen
Cousty
Fox Chase Enthralls GHAPPELL Hill Readers Captain Jack Tontt Leads
An action packed tale from GHAPPELL Hill recalls a fox chase week when Captain Jack Tontt and Lt J Sterling Smith, with Rev Robert Hide, led a skilled hunt. The display featured a long, dramatic pursuit, clever tricks by the fox, and praise for performers Colleen and Master John Covtan with mandolin and violin fueling the crowd. The decorated tent and audience reaction underscored a memorable community entertainment event.
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CMM
Epeh HE
Texas
Prand
Fox Chase
Jack Tontt
J. Sterling Smith
Robert AL Hide
Vite
Maadtalhi
Gitrar
Tie
Applain
Stortine
Marty Cele
Mare Pord Colley
John Covtan
Tiwely
Eatchy
Pan Colin
Lee
Owen
Lili
Adobe Med
Pune
Wiley
Methollat Riiseapnd
Ehipeh
Mies
Peaste Pride
Manitoba
Hee Tele
Atlas
Travioer
Owt
Hurten
Mra Mod Cocke
Toa Omke
Gulter Ceanmort Yebeen Tant Aloe
Victory for Unions in Fort Worth Arbitration
In Fort Worth Texas on February 1, workers secured a decisive arbitration win over the contending employers, with the Liberals and native construction factions taking part. The ruling grants workers power and mandates renewal of the pay scale, while outlining terms for wage distribution and a 40 day probation on certain roles. The decision orders employers to renew the labor agreement and honors the unions as the winning party in the dispute.
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Fort Worth
Texay
Gibson Grocery to Open in Calhoun Building on Knox Street
Ennis February 14 Gibson Grocery company of Talentine has leased the Calhoun building on Knox street and will open a general grocery business Milhurne Texas February 1 Mesdres J Roehticck and Sam P Rameey have purchased a stock of hayiware from Ft 9 Beard in Shawnen C T and will move there at once McKinney February 14 8 Welsman sells his McKinney dry goods business to St M O Neal Co of Mount Pleasant who will continue the business in McKinney Hutto Kele Granger February 11 Mr By FB Robinson of Tompking Robinson bought the interior of the Tompking Robinson general merchandise store at Hutto Kele and Granger and will continue in business here or move the Kyle and Granger stocks to this place
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Ennis
Texas
Gibson Grocery Company
Talentine
Calhoun
Knox Street
Milhurne
Pobrutry
J. Roehticck
Sam P. Rameey
Hayiware
Ft. 9
Beard
Shawnen
C. T
McKinney
Welsman
Hia
McKinney Dry Goons Bielnews
St. M. O'Neal & Co
Mount Pleasant
Horto
By FB. Robinson
Tompking & Robinson Hen
Tormphking
Hutto, Kele and Granger
Kyle
Granger
Thie Place
Strawberry Buyers Protected in Alvin Texas Meeting
At a gathering of strawberry growers in Alvin Texas on February 11 a plan was adopted to protect buyers and keep sales local. Delegates argued selling at home yields better results and avoids risks of selling to outsiders, signaling a shift away from prior practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texan
Veorn
Hostler Killed By Engine At Fantane Shops
Late last night the hostler at the fantane shops, Mr. 2. D. Howard, was run down by an engine and killed. He had served at the roundhouse for several years and leaves a wife and family.
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Hostler
Tenple
D. Howard
Fantane
Howard
Fayetteville Telephone Company Connects Rural Routes
The Fayetteville County Telephone company established a line linking Halembek's store seven miles away and three miles from Warrenton, expanding service through the country as far as Giddings. The new network aims to join Fayetteville with nearby towns and facilitate long distance connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Telephone Company
Fayettevile
Texas
Fayetteville
Play by Local Talent in Lexington Delights Crowd
Lexington Texas February 16 local talent presented the four net drama Because I Love You to an attentive audience. The cast delivered a earnest performance highlighting community theater spirit despite limited resources and rough OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Texas
Mexican near fatally stabs man and girl murdered in county notes
The Austin dispatch reports a violent incident as a Mexican suspect nearly stabs a man, amid a broader page featuring local notes. It also details Travis County tax levy plans for the coming year, including ad valorem taxes, bridge and road funding, and occupation-based fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Austin
Texas
Travin County
Mexican Man Found Stabbed in Pipe Ward
A Mexican man named Andrew Bau was found severely stabbed on a Pipe Ward sidewalk early, transported to City Hospital in critical condition. Also notes report a woman and others, with local officials addressing crimes and property actions in Austing Texas.
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Lexie
Folrnary 7
Andrew Bau
Tilly
Ted Ben de
Adil
Stop Coughing for Quick Recovery Advice
The guidance warns that persisting coughs may lead to weight loss fever and weakness while stopping the cough could restore health. The emphasis is on ceasing coughing as the path to recovery and reducing germ spread.
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White Hall
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Ghappell Hill
Mandolin and Guitar Club
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Travie County
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