Texas State Purchasing Agent Report Summary
The State Purchasing Agent presents a fiscal review covering the period ending in 100. The report outlines expenditures for salaries, clerk hires, and contingent office costs, plus the transition to Texas made goods for institutions. It compares per capita maintenance costs across Texas institutions and notes improved efficiency and contractor compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Nnions
Dodge
Joseph
Barers
Liewie Wawa
Meyling
Henry Conwith
Evera
Nicest
Eerensing
Merance
Hin
Enedis
Suring Lane
North Texas Insane Asylum
Carlin
Canita
Ingane
Archige Actual
Maintenanes
Shaw
Fragmented OCR Note Yields No Clear Event
Readable text fragments do not provide identifiable people organizations places dates or outcomes. cannot determine a coherent news item from the damaged OCR segment.
President F B Robinson to take editorship of Waco papers
Fred P R Robinson of Hunterville Texas announces he will become general manager of the Waco Lone Star Herald in conjunction with his brother George after January 10. He plans to keep the Trem newspaper running while pursuing broader editorial duties and notes strong Texas press leadership and local influence.
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Waco Times-Herald
Hunterville
Texas
Fred PR. Robinson
Trom Tar
Waco Times Herald
the Post
Waco Loneat Herald
George
dJapuary
Bordis
Times- Herald
Ita
Peraol
Waco
Robinson
Lick
Item
CIA
Texas Press Association
Hoe
Hunteville
Tle
Muanesville
Hie
Pew
Waxahachie Cotton Mill Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Waxahachie cotton mills held their annual stockholders meeting at the county courthouse with strong attendance. Directors were elected including T. A. Ferris and E. Dulkiowe as the board prepares to elect officers next Tuesday. The report covered two months earnings approx eight thousand dollars and noted higher cotton prices in fall 1900 aiding mill profits.
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Sverrome
DuRiese
Wud. Ion
SP. Skinner
Dr. McAden
Charlotte
MECRS
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
Atlanta
Southern
T. A. Ferris
E. Dulkiowe
Bf, Forrester
Lo. Tod
M. Temeton
Webster Oil Prospects Spark Interest in Beaumont Area
Webster Texas January 1 The Beaumont prospecting party led by W A Voutent is securing leases on prime nearshore lands with surface indications similar to Spindletop. Local investors anticipate strong returns as drilling plans move forward. exact vein location kept confidential pending development arrangements.
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Beaumont
Webster
Texas
W. A. Voutent
Besussont
Captant Smerte
Hebi
Rapital
Eus
Actaal
Coutial
Guiet
Saris
JAIL DELIVERY AT NACOGDOCHES TWO MEN REGAIN LIBERTY
Two African American men with long sentences in Nacogdoches Texas were granted freedom on appeal or through legal process. One man, Milford, was sentenced for second degree murder and released after the district court term. Another man, Areh Driver, received twenty years as readjusted on similar cases. Court reviews and higher court affirmations affected their statuses.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Milford
Escaped inmates flee after dawn breakout at old jail
A grand jury report notes the escape of aemanlt to sane and a white male race the scene at dawn. Two escapees eluded guards, leaving a broken C4F fence and a sewer corridor link as the breakout unfolded before morning discovery.
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Grand Jury
Higher Courts Signal Busy Docket in First Court of Appeals
The First Court of Appeals in Houston Texas convened with a lengthy civil docket. Cases listed include Acme company Jolie D Scotton Teler Bleu the Filetaml Power Company and multiple appellants from various counties. The session, set for January 14 1902, aims to remand and resolve numerous disputes across industry firms and individuals.
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Intveston
Texas
Acme
Jolie D. Scotton
Teler Bleu
Filetaml
Power Company
Siobetye O
Gilespiecys
Wokorphy
Walker, Wulf
West ‘Texas
Sid Padde Itativety Company Vet
N. Sitewe
Gollad
Texas Team and Lumber Company
Mary E. Iwich
Sher
Gulf
Coloraio
Santa Fe
Pampas
Horleen
Connell
Sarasota
Beary
Niger
Galvegion
Mame Cardwell
J. R. Masterson, Jr
Wharton
Mre. J
H. HN
Thenidtere Keller
Trea, Harris
Tear
W. Wasler
Cuphent
Them
Sia Jacintat Phownts Insuribeo Company
Heiner Marrs
Crog Reeks Ay Mo Miller Va
H.R. Rosith
Man Jacinta
Resisted Rangers In Edinburg Stall On Ranch
Edinburg Texas January 2 State Ranger Harry Walls with Deputy Sheriff Herlerlienes pursued a suspect about forty five miles from town in a pasture thicket. A man named Binitlo fled after a struggle and escaped. The thief was later brought to town from Rutlas ranch by Ranger George Wallis and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Texas
Harry Wallis
Leyton
Sherif Valente Herlerlienes
Sprat
Kanger George Wallis
The Worship of Gold Letter to the Editor
A reader in Columbus Texas rails against gold worship, exposing how pursuit of wealth corrupts intellect and virtue. The writer argues gold resembles clay in color and questions why society venerates a false god while moral conscience evolves beyond material lure.
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The
Post
Columbus
Texas
J.B. Gas
Mr Kennnedy Well Pleased In District Inquiry
Representative A. Mi KRensecy spoke with The Postman about an investigation into the department. The commission ends Olom were well pleased with the compromise epipolmted to do the work. Renieds announced as candidate for representative from the Biaty ninth Geverin district covering Mefeonut Pals and Linestane.
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Mexia
Daiwarr
A. Mi
Biatyninth Geverin
Mefeonut
Pals
Linestane
K Lewis Severely Injured in Railway Accident
In Isikohe Texas on January 21 K Lewis a leading citizen and member of Lewis and Barnes was struck by a train at North Avenue Stoning of the Aileen Kanne and Texas at 4:1 this afternoon. He suffered serious injuries though not believed fatal.
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K. Lewis
Isikohe
Texas
Meiber
Lewis & Barnes
North Avenue
Aileen
Kanne
Heo
Wwe
Ball Weevil Defies Cold Despair in Winter Farm News
January 2 report notes anxious farmers in Lexas state towns endure severe cold hurting ball tree harvests. Many weevils survive winter quarters, sparking concerns about future crop damage and scarce stock for next season.
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Liveons
Lexas
Joo
Leon
Yoakum Schools Reonew
Fragmentary notice on Yoakum schools renewing staff or programs. The readable text hints at changes to teachers and vaccination certificates for students, with unclear dates or specifics.
Wreck Claims Local Railman Jim Whetler
A telegram notified relatives in Greenville that Jim Whetler was killed in a railway wreck. He was a brakeman on a gravel train and a son of Mr and Mrs WLW, of this city.
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Greenville
Texas
Jim Whetler
Craveltrain
Hannu
New School Building Plan for Richmond District
Trustees of the Independent School District in Richmond Texas held eviction day and selected site plans for a new school building. The aim is to construct a facility serving white and colored pupils with updated facilities in Richmond.
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Richmond
Texas
L B White Shot Dead Near Comanche Home
L B White was shot and killed at night near his home in Comanche Texas on January 10. An inquest was held into the death of White whose wife had previously borne paper crees for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. White
Comanche
Texas
L. & White
Wis
Jenin
Bron Papercree
Iron Tonic Promises Blood Vitality and Restored Strength
An ad extols Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic for replenishing iron in the blood, claiming improved oxygen transport, revived vigor, and faster recovery for the sick or exhausted. It asserts iron restores bodily fires, aids digestion, liver, and kidneys, and quickly benefits those lacking iron.
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Dr. Harter
Galveston Port Improvement Talks Signal Possible Aid
Galveston inner harbor commission meets to assess favorable conditions for obtaining appropriations to improve and maintain the port. Officials plan to present arguments in Washington with potential hearings after midyear. merchants discuss trade expansion with Mexico and shifts from brokers to direct purchases.
Bright prospects for a new South Texas salt industry
In January 2 report from Texas, officials describe salt evaporation near Ducot Motil Averhoned and the Guffey company area as promising for solar evaporation. Details discuss brine sources, water supply, and potential capacity to supply salt for dairy and industrial uses. notes on distribution and future development plans, with expected timelines and local impacts.
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South Texas
Data
Texas
Pidue
Daire
Guffey Company
Hernen
Souhern
Ducot Motil
al Volorade Uliy
Ak Melita
Dawe Mooi
Sit
Mulcahy
Shiner Fair Association Organizes Annual Meeting
The Shiner Fair Association held a December meeting in Bilner Texas to plan the fair vision. Officers named include RR Bechenturg president J Vertermarcher secretary TL Gjiste treasurer. A roping contest and strom fol tu Siler were discussed for December 24 with local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biulnoer
Texas
Eldsons
Bilner
Varckar'g
L. Bechenturg
J. &. Vertermarcher
TL Gjiste
Brookshire Personals and Local Notices Highlight Moves
Fragile OCR lists Brookshire items and notices about families and individuals. Mentions Mr A J Pratt returning after a year, Mr Frank Estes tied to a territorial matter, and others such as Cannio m and Jomle departing for Howrten as their future home, with scattered geographic cues.
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Brookshire
Brookalike
Texans
A. J. Pratt
Frank Estes
Estes
Fania
Det
Cannio m
Jomle
Howrten
Texas Cane Crop Damaged Prompts State Action
The capital city report outlines cane crop damage in the state and notes funds for schools and farms. Officials including Colonel Woof discuss weather impacts and the cost to sugar operations, with mentions of budgets and anti trust actions pending in January.
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Avetin
Woof
Eugar
Awwest
Meitt
Tax Collector Kirkland Not Interfered With by Court Decision
The notice reports that Tax Collector Kirkland remains unaffected by a court ruling. It notes ongoing legal proceedings, delays in a decision, and the anticipated start of a new masons’ badge event. Preparations for a January gathering are described, with officers and invited attendees from Galveston and Cedar Bayou mentioned.
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Kirkland
la Worte
Texan
Stanuary
Erie
Mahile
Sweblich
Vas Colinton AG
Rirklon
Hin Hinton
Faved
Pendliyg
Wei
Dees Pierreeyeresen Maina
Masons de Wrth
Rosie
Galvesnon
Tre Faraity
Wil
Shina Berrien
Stamford
China
Bern
Brenham Deaths and Local Elections Report
In Brenham Texas on a Wednesday after a long illness John R Brophy longtime resident born in Ireland died leaving four children Alves J L Mrs Cleveford and others. Funeral arrangements and a memorial at the residence of J L Water are noted. A city election was held in Brenham with votes cast in the first ward and results pending.
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Brenham
Texas
Niesendntewe
Ie Fa Ware
Milnes
John R
Breaphy
Brophy Wis
Mpperary
Ireland
Jno
Lone Star
Alves J. L
J. Hinery
Mira Ute
Taylor
Cleveford
Bal Meophy
Brophy
Roman
Sigteonts Teags
Wilkins Dive
Gontal
Tony Privind
Tiefier
Plac
Presham
Aled Nin Mariner
Cocker
Horrible Accident in Greapmile Texas Injures Man
A severe workplace accident near Greapmile Texas leaves a young man named W Waterman critically injured. He was pulled into a conveyor and crushed after a piece of equipment malfunctioned, with other injuries reported including a leg severing.
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Waterman
Niger
Sidjiad
Smallpox Alarm Reported in Halletaville Texas
A chaotic fragment reports alleged smallpox concerns at Halletaville Hallersville Texas on December 1. The text mentions no clear commission or action and references community fear, a person named Andrea Anderson and an officer Frook Lowe, with warnings to keep away from a house and many yellow notices.
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Tom Anderson
Drremline St Weatin Ofteer
Frook Lowe
Tod
Anderson
Cote
Movement of Ocean Vessels
A list of ships and routes from various ports including Bergen, Le Havre, and Liverpool. Vessels such as Emilia Miginni, Breakwater Amn, and Samaria are noted, with destinations including Gigivest, Tawa Almere, Galveston, and New York. The report details movement and sailings between major harbors and transoceanic routes.
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Port Bads
Rremyatie
Bergenarren
Nor
Fem Beress
Butre Ries
Bunion
Rie de Tomei
Prittoos Tispile
Swed
Port Linen
Lake
Poorto Cartex
Hellgo
Port Burchie
Baltinuve—Balled Samaria Ifry
Galveston
New York
Improvements in Alvin Texas Begin New Year
The article notes a new year in Alvin Texas with emerging enterprises. W Davis & Co plans a mill and box factory, a telephone exchange project advances, and a new steam engine purchase aims to provide power for the plant amid evolving local industry.
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Mivin
Tesas
Alvin
W. Ff, Davis & Co
Incomplete Texas Patent Claims On Locomotives And Stoves
Nacogdoches Texas January 2 Moemra Berroy Bemnerr claim completion of burrite related work and apply for a patent. They profess plans for locomotives emergency boliefs cooking and welding devices and a cooling stove for eight hours. The text is garbled and references a sensational capitalistic approach and a looming supply demand.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Moemra, Berroy & Bemnerr
Everett
Stove
Fosineni
Work Begun on New Canal in Viniton Louisiana
The advance guard of the Daliae Canal company moved yesterday and left this morning for the river to establish crnps. Mr A Robertson reports all upset of ways secured and says there is nothing in war. The canal work will proceed with spring efforts.
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Viniton
Jenny
Daliae Canal
A. Rebertson
Bern
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Teething Remedies
An antique ad fragment touts Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup as a remedy for teething pain and colic in babies. It claims to ease crying and discomfort and promote calmer infants as a best remedy.
Local Donation Acknowledged by Zapata County Post
A December city notice from Rio Grande City Tezuy thanks The Post for publicizing relief funds. It notes receipt of a check for 201 dollars to Mr A G Vollett Jr of Velusee and requests credit for the paper’s role in distributing the aid to the town.
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Zapata County
Post
Rio Grande City
Tezuy
Nmne
A. G. Vollett, Jr
Velusee
Thnt
Weevils Imperil Cotton Crop Amid Harsh Conditions
The report notes boll weevil impact under unfavorable weather as growers attempt to move cotton to market. Farmers face ongoing struggles to manage infestations while weather and market pressures influence sales, with efforts to thin out pests as cold weather threatens harvest.
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Cameron
Esos
Cotou
Howe
Digestive Aid Tablets Promote Gentle Stomach Relief
An article describes Dyapepsia Tablets as a safe digestive aid that acts on food rather than the body. It claims the tablets provide acidity relief by delivering meal digestion elements, requiring no strong medicine, and available widely in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.
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Anne Ce Tee
Setitien
Elamenta Ln & Planadit
Dario
pHi
Goren
Stagilar OU Coupn Brings Barges to Great Lakes Route
In January, sources report two large barges, the Liberty and the Moyalty, transported by Stagilar OU from Cleveland via the lakes and St Lawrence to a Canadian port for conversion for oil export. The journey involved from New York and crossed through major waterways to reach a northern facility.
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New York
Janusey
Liberty
Fromleveland
Canadias
Gael Wiene
Waveon Cateving Dapaciee
Grand Jury Probe Details Surface Amid Murky Text
A garbled garble of names and phrases references a grand jury investigation. The fragmentary OCR mentions police, a prosecutor, and a potential case needing formal charges or a habeas hearing amid confusion about individuals and locations.
Murder charge amid chaotic court notes and unclear names
Fragmentary OCR yields a murder accusation and scattered references to a court timeline. Names and places are distorted, but the basic thread shows an arrest or indictment and a scheduled or pending legal action in a contested case.
Beeville Fair Association Plans Event and Vendors
Fragmentary notes describe a Beeville fair association organizing a fair with vendors and activities. Mentions Falkland and the need to confirm interests and locations for events and displays. Names like Berville Tekie Deine and references to workers or attendees appear in unclear text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Berville
Tekie
Deine
Beesville
Cao Bachees
Prison Sentence Given in Forgeries Case
A court today sentenced a man named Thomas to five years in the penitentiary for forgery. Two co-defendants received related sentences, while others involved faced varying penalties.
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Fan Antonio
Idoniare 2
Cmrt
Tone Thormer
Thomas
Death of Albert Gearhart in Texas trade circle
Albert Gearhart, 28, prominent in the former trade of Texts and touager of the M.T. Jone company, died at headquarters in Dallas after two volume operations. A native of Sherman Texas, he resided at St Pauls sankartgim, khiner rowhies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texee
de Albert
Gearhart
M.T. Jone Company
Dalian
At &T. Paul's
Sankartgim
Khiner Rowhies
oMr
Sherman
Teras
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Hamdie
Mipesipaniee
Teroe
Jadlen
Conk State
Linatte Asylum
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SAUNT
North Texas
Asslam
Accountania
Widders
Vno
Turniah
T. Neder
Ler
Fred B Robinson
Waxahachie Cotton Mill
Webster Oil Prospects
First Court of Appeals
Rangers
Mr. Kennnedy
Yoakum Schools
Reonew
Walter Gresham
Washington
Walter Greahain
Goumittou
Otter Witheere
Woseither
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J. J
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Ecole
Exome
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Terchadt
Mexico
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Minree
Heefel
Thaoelom
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Jamowry
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Ujenle
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Goday
Mort Schort
Noo Pitt
Charles Robetti
Tewenheil Steer
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Wael
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Teranyathe
Mike
Damon Mound
Shiner Fair Association
Austin
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Avatlathie Sehool Fund Sro
Schwa
We Department of Creation
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Senate
Sen
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Pensionie
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Alnes and
Bilde
LA Porte
John R. Brophy
Washington County
George Tucker
Counsil
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Harting
Mewston
Menil
Wille
Wiiintieschieh
Jaek
Fenin
Adele Lee
Liege
Halletaville
Hallersville
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Beaumont Oil
the Standard
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Domes Vendrie
Gurder
Coomthy
Taliin
Ube
tiRe Font
Wea
Wathy Andere
Ieee
Albert Gearhart
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