Colquitt Demands Dual Standards of Railroad Tax Valuation
Colquitt argues the Wooten-Sansom railroad amendment creates two tax bases. He says it lets railroads claim the commission’s valuation while excluding land and improvements from true value taxation. He warns the change shifts tax burdens toward real property and harms debtors and school funding.
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Austin
Texas
Comner Colquitt
Post
House
Railroad Commission
Commission
Miller
Aharen
Yilave
Ibone
Ita
Rapid
Piork
Pereraloanties
Supreme Court
Main
Elderiack
Hin
Hie
Stitt
Ouney
Tras Atl Paciflo
Stats Board of Equalization
Wooton and Sansom
Daling County
P. RR
Beave
Oder Son
Valiate
Jaekce Brower
Adama Express Company
Ohio State Auditor
Tax Commission
Bobstance
Cmclestoner
Helen
Baets
Lusink
Gilliker
Morthage
Oredita Hull
Eogud
PAPO
Tow Banke
Momdor
Win Te Howin Ieee
Bank
Affaet
Credita
Wit Wowith
Ridge Morrow
Apworld
Cotton factories spark growth in Dilton Georgia
In Wolfe City Texas on February 17 the Post reports a Dalton Georgia cotton mill owner plans to invest 100000 in a new mill and upgrade existing capacity. The Crown cotton mill aims to double output and a knitting factory and panty firm rise in Little Town. Builders and mills attract workers, boosting population and wealth as local investors profit from integrated production and duties.
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Dilton
Georgina
the Post
Wolfe City
Texas
Dalton
Malton
Busy Convention Season Looms For Waco In 1900s
Waco hosts multiple gatherings from February through May, charging the calendar with state Republican and other associations. Delegates to the National convention spark competition between Green and Grant factions. March events include stenographers group and the State Executive Committee meeting, with April and May bringing the Limbermen, street railway workers, and the State Medical and Epworth League assemblies. Governor Hires plans speeches as citizens anticipate heavy attendance.
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Waco
Texas
Kent
Ste Keene
Grant
Maren Iy
CU Ve
Hep
Tees
Wit
Nfeet
Atile
Mery
Atreel Railway
Gevirnor
Mtoming
Stawe Medical Association
State Epworth League
Business Men's Club
Susan
Pasthey
Church Dedication Honors Rev Homer T Wilson in Fort Worth
The Third Christian Church of Fort Worth Texas was dedicated with Rev J S Myers of Philadelphia delivering the dedicatory sermon. Travelers Protective Association of Texas members paid tribute to pastor Rev Homer T Wilson national chaplain of the Travelers Protective Reworiation of America. Notables like Dan M Lawker and Howard Peak attended. Mayor B B Paddock spoke. Morning crowd totaled about two thousand. the tabernacle cost nearly 430000 and is praised as the finest lifice sof ite in the South.
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Homer T. Wilson
Fort Worth
Texas
Third Christian Church
J. S Myers
Philadelphia
Travelers’ Protective Association of Texas
Travelers’ Protective Reworiation of America
Stats
Dan M. Lawker
Howard Peak
Jerry Porter
Keotucky
Rey. Wilson
B. B. Paddock
Prominent Citizen Steele Dies at Home in Millivan
February report from Millivan Texas notes the death of Mr. A A Steele after a fever at his home. The deceased was a prominent citizen and former member of the community, survived by three brothers and several friends. The obituary mentions his kin and local ties, reflecting a close town memory.
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Millivan
Texan
A. Steele
Grimes County Adopts Health Official and Sets Levy
Grimes County commissioners adjourn after a week, appointing John F. Thomas to succeed Fred H. Behn as county commissioner. Dr. Fred B. Johnston becomes health physician replacing D A Jamerton in quarantine matters. Quarantine expense for 28 days is $1244. guards costs reduced for future. County tax levied: ad valorem 25 cents, road and bridge 16 cents, court house 10 cents, and 10 cents for Jad total six? Tax receipts show January collections: state ad valorem and state vehicle $4196.24, road and bridge $2847.51, poll $323.75, court house and jail $1592.78.
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Anderton
Texas
Commissioners Court
Fred H. Behn
John F. Thomas
Navasota
Behn
All Oifson
Fred B. Johnston
D. A. Jamerton
Ad Vantem
Road Overseers Appointed by Texas County Court
Brenham Texas February 18 The county commissioners adjourned Saturday afternoon until the ith of the present month The court had been in continuous tension the entire week During the accion 218 road overseers were appointed and bills to the Amount of several thousand dollars allowed.
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Brenham
Texas
County Commissioners Solve Road and Smallpox Debate
Hastrop Texans report that Commissioners Scriggs Hewatt Tally and Miller with Judge J B Price adjourned a regular term after addressing road issues and a smallpox project, claiming to have solved the vexed question.
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Hastrop
Texan
Scriggs, Hewatt, Tally and Miller
J. B. Price
County Treasurer Reports 600.78 On Hand as Court Senses
In Fort Stocleton Texas the county commissioners court holds a weekly session as the treasury quarterly report for the quarter ending February 19 shows 600.78 dollars on hand. The balance reflects county funds and indicates a healthy cash position.
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Fort Stocleton
Texas
County Commissioners Court
Cctunty
Tax Levy Set by Commissioners Court for 19
Bryan Texas February 1 19 com missionera court fixes the tax levy with county ad valorem 62 percent and county poll 25 cents totaling 87 percent cont a
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Bryan
Texan
Commissionera Court
Commission era chart adjourned after bellee In geerion
The commission adjourned yesterday after bellee in geerion since Monday, ending their regular quarterly routine of business.
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Rayner
Fexan
Bellee
Geerion
Kaufman County Names New County Pauper and Convict Keeper
Kaufman Texas February 18. The commissioners court elected Dr A Michle as county pauper and convict keeper at a salary of 100 dollars per year.
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Kaufman
Texas
Commissioners Court
Noentire Business At Snyder Texas In Session
February 17 report from Snyder Texas notes the county commission court has been in session all week. The sheriff and treasurer books were examined and found correct.
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Synder
Snyder
Texas
Commissionere “Ourt
Protracted Baptist Meeting and Temple Opera Show
The Temple crowd braved severe cold for a Baptist church meeting with Ray Lathkin assisting Pastor W. G. Hickman. Tim Murphy and Company staged The Carpet Bagger at the Temple Opera House, prompting remarks about overcoats and clocks as audiences applauded despite the freezing wind. Myrtle Pendleton and Miss Jourdan of Denver were noted visitors.
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Tim Murphys and Company
Temple Temple
Texas
The
Baptist Church
Ray
Lathkin
W. G. Hickman
Laredo
Tin Murihs
Mer Murphy
Stenn
America
Murphy
Mita Eerie Jourdan
Denver
Cole
Belton
Myrtle Pendleton
Ten Pin Alley Suit Near Stone Fort Stirs Nacogdoches
In Nacogdoches at a site north of the old Stone Fort a ten pin alley provoked a lawsuit. Amelia Muller, through counsel, sues the alley owner in district court on three counts including nuisance and property loss. City officials then enacted two ordinances with emergency clauses to close doors at 8 p.m. and keep them closed until 6 a.m. Minor entry remains prohibited.
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Nacogdoches
Tean
Metsie McKennie
Vale
Painter John Richardson Dies After Overdose
Reports indicate painter John Richardson died last night from an overdose. The fragmentary text mentions Bela Mavingy, J. Morrie, Henry Watts, and L. Hendley with unclear context, plus notes about a Sabbath meal and local union activity.
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Palestine
Texas
John Richardton
Bela Mavingy
Wight
St. Ouats
J. Morrie
Henry Watts
Neo
Teorge Aris
Cme
Todart
L. Hendley
Wrand
Ternal Union America
Dod Westerday
Grocery Store Change Hands in Texas Deal
A local grocery firm in Pledburne Texas changes ownership as Herron Hodge Grocery sells to Coliman Lessee. The deal shifts management to Jerford and reveals not all terms are fully clear in the fragment.
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Pledburne
Texas
Fobrayiy
Herron-Hodge Grocery Company
Coliman
Lessee Este Jerford
Open Letter to Railroads Seeks Horticultural Exhibit Aid
Secretary Sam H Dixon of the State Horticultural Society writes Texas railroad managers urging a representative visit to College Station for joint meetings of agricultural groups. The goal is a cooperative exhibit of horticultural and agricultural products along each rail line to boost advertising and local industries. He requests cooperation or notice if a railroad will prepare an exhibit from its line’s growers.
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Jean
Morrow
Texas
Tim Ponens
Texas Farmers’ Congress
College Station
A. M. College
Colinge
Reports of Smallpox In Temple Texas Deaths Rise
Temple Texas February 17 reports show smallpox worsening with one death and new cases daily. Ed Marshall a porter from Galveston carried an immune nurse to another patient Ed Woods who has the disease. Dr Hroiles announced Marshall’s case after vaccination concerns spread, prompting many to seek vaccination for both colored and white school children.
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Temple
Texan
Banta Fa
Ed Marshall
Gal- Vexton
Ed Woods
Mars
Hroiles
Marshall
Galveston
Port Authority proposes eight yellow flags as new health measure
Brenham Texas February 15 Health Commissioner Hynes reports eight yellow flags on the city smallpox ward with four to be removed tomorrow. The plan imposes a home quarantine for all family members in cases, with fines for disobedience, aiming to spare quarantine camps and guards and reduce public hardship.
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Brenham
Texas
Ofer
T. A. Hynes
Ynally
Atfiictd
Homer
Woodville Handles Smallpox Spread With No Precautions
Woodville Texas on February 18 reports by Polk assistant county health officer three newly developed smallpox cases this morning. No precautionary measures were taken at the commissioner meeting.
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Woodville
Texas
Cwrt
Polk
Malaria-like illness reported in Olive Texas
Olive Texas February 17 report of another mild case of c¢malipox in the same house as the first case. The two patients are described as doing well and have been moved to the West house at Kountee.
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Olive
Texas
Hest
Kountee
Smallpox Case Reported Near Cat Springs Texas
Dr. Scharnberk of New Uins found a well developed case of smallpox at the section house near the place last night.
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Cat Springs
Gat Springs
Texas
Scharnberk
New Uins
Thin Place
Smallpox Contained in Fort Stockton With Strict Quarantine
Fort Stockton Texas February 15 reports smallpox stamped out after initial three cases. strict quarantine and isolation prevented spread. Warren Texas February 17 notes ongoing spread with three cases, one white and two negroes, but all cases mild.
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Fort Stockton
Texas
Warren
Depredation Claims Discussed At San Angelo Gathering
Special agent John H. Storey gathers evidence for government depredation claims against Native incursions in early days. Knights Templar officers installed last night include J W Knapp eminent commander and P N Tons captain general as refreshments followed church program notes.
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San Angelo
Texas
John H. Storey
Court of Relaime
National Capital ix
Jallinger Commantery
Knights Terplara
Dnuicul
J. W.W. Knapp
J. Findlater
P. N. Tons
C. H. Powell
H. A. Ransome
CG. Ww. Snyder
Ed Dugan
J. J. Warner
T. J. Terry
Gward
Agere
Ork
Cumberland
Bora
Testimony on Warner's Safe Cure by Alanson Notary Public
A 76 year old reviewer from Alanson Michigan testifies he suffered kidney and liver problems for years. After trying many remedies he used Warner's Safe Cure and after two bottles felt improved and continued with six more bottles, now feeling like a new man.
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Warner
W. GC
EpGar
Notary Public
Alanson
Mich
Marine Intelligence Port of Galveston February 18
Shipping figures from the Port of Galveston list multiple vessels and cargoes with weights and prices. Entries include Sallid and Rhio to Havre, Maria to Liverpool, Gyiler and others with various poundage totals, rates, and firms such as Slocum Martin Crigson Griffith Green Shiner Babe Waller Scharbauer and Ardmore Oil Mill Co. in a dense ledger style.
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Sallid. & Rhio
Havre
Maria
Liverpool
Gyiler
Claufdegoes
Ptoo
B.C. Genk van Alstyn
Slocum & Martin
Crigson
Griffith & Green
Shiner
Babe Waller
Scharbauer
Nisteers
Thuresay
E. B. Harrold
Grandview
W. Saulsbury
Temple
Sad
Ardmore Oil Mill Co
Local Notes From Brenham And Surrounds
The Brenham community marks the thirty sixth anniversary of an order with a Monday ceremony and music at the home of Mr. Stelter in Gay Hill. News from nearby towns includes a bird shoot planned by Westside Gun Club at Becker's pasturm Hoon and births at local homes. Cattle in Fort Stockton and Pecos County report good ranges and strong winter conditions. Adams county begins growth with a new town building up.
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Westside
Becker
Min.nor
Paulce
Theca
Germania Society
Brenham
Order
Institution of Brenham
And
Condit
Fort Stockton
Texas
Usta
Midland
Pecos County
Adams
Charlier Wilson
Sat County
Live Stock Texas Chicago cattle sales details
Texas Chicago cattle sales report lists prices and weights for multiple outfits. It notes overall market weakness for short fed and unfinished natives, with Texas cattle showing firmer demand late in the week and many Texas lots shipped to Chicago. Specific lots from Whitney Corsicana Blooming Grove Frost Granger etc. with steers and bulls priced from about 2.0 to 4.80 per hundredweight and varied weights.
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Chicago
Texana
Chicamo
Gip Smith
Whitney
Texan
Edens Tiros
Wilson
Corsicana
Edwards Brow
Fiato
Waeroner
Wletts
Helfer
Blomengrame & Merger
Blooming Grove
Brass
J. Sanders
Frost
Sring
Tadlock
McCormick
J. M. Sharp
Gvernginn
Rebesin & Pavehouse
Flooming Grove
Roe
JM. Denson
Granger
Avananite
Som van Ain RE
General commerce in Willin Texas assets tied to Crawford
A general commerce here revealed assets and ties to Hon. 8 S. Crawford. The notice references real estate holdings of 28 acres and other properties as part of the liquidation.
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Willin
Texas
S. A. Crawford
Cadet titles claimed in Nev De Jan Al M Sao event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions cadets and titles, with unclear names and event details. Readable elements show a sports or cadet competition context possibly naming title holders and teams but specifics remain unreadable.
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Sao
Fen x
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