Dent on Trial for Forgery in Capital City
W J Dent faced trial in the Third District Court on forgery charges after returning to Austin from a New Mexico visit. He allegedly obtained 100 from the American National Bank using a forged draft and later vanished before a pardon proved fraudulent. Dent’s defense cites a contract with Isaacs and Brown, while Isaacs denied any relation to the drafts. A separate city dispute concerns a Water and Light Commission suit for money owed for utility services.
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W. J. Dent
Pinty Third District
Heat
Texas
W. J
Austin
John T. Murphy
Montana
Dent Allaa ‘Brown
Isaacs
Sayers
Mra
W. J. St. Clair
Tugeon
Ariz
Mat
Sam Isaacs
John Isaaca
John T. Muror
Dent
Mwower
WT. Brown
Weald
Bam Teace
John Isaacs
John T. Murmat
W. C. Isaace
Amarillo
Pewiber
W. J. Jackson
Van Wyck Boom Emerges as Democratic Presidential Bid
Chicago January 16 Correspondence shows ex Judge Augustus Van Wyck of New York City named as a Democratic presidential candidate. The Chicago platform and Brean for president indicate conflicting support with Tammany behind Brean while anti trust circles in New York push Van Wyck as a wartime reform figure.
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van Wyck
Democraic
Chicago
Democratic
New York City
Tammany Hall
New Yorker
Democratic State Committee
William J. Brean
New York
Commercial
Rst
Augustus van Week
Boom van Wyek
Augustus van Wyek
Roosevelt
Smallpox Outbreak Worsens in Honey Grove Area
Bonham Texas January 16. The small pox situation in the county is alarming with Honey Grove reporting ten to twelve cases. New cases appeared at several points while the situation in other towns remains unchanged with only two cases to date.
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Bonham
Texas
Honey Grove
Smallpox Cases Rise in Meadow View as Doctor Seeks Additional Suspect
In Greenville Texas on January 19 report says Meadow View has several smallpox cases. Dr. Milner traveled to Wolfe City to investigate a third case linked to Mr Williams family and found a suspected case near Cauddu Millis in a storm house.
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Greenville
Texas
Meadow View
Smallpox Situation Grows in Kirbyville Texas
January 18 report from Kirbyville Texas notes several new smallpox cases with discussion of contacting the State health officer. No deaths yet though curiosity surrounds some cases.
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Kirbyville
Texas
State Labor Convention Elects Permanent Officers
In Cleburne Texas the state labor convention elected permanent officers James F P Grimes of Galveston as president J N Graven of Cleburne as first vice president O N Hughes of San Antonio as secretary treasurer McC W Parker of Cleburne as master at arms and four other vice presidents on the executive board J W McArthur Houston A B Widmer Waco Casenburg Dallas and W R Walker Fort Worth. Dallon selected to host next meeting in July.
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Cleburne
Texas
James FP. Grimes
Galveston
J. N. Graven
O. N. Hughes
San Antonio
McC
WH. Parker
J. W. McArthur
Houston
A. B. Widmer
Waco
Casenburg
Dallas
W. R. Walker
Fort Worth
Dallon
British American Club Elects Dallas Officers
The British American club of Dallas met at the Commercial club rooms and elected officers: President George Taylor, Vice President W. H. Wood, Secretary H. Riches, Treasurer John Front. Sympathy was shown for families of South African war fatalities. Committees were formed to pursue projects and attract British capitalists visiting the United States to Texas investments.
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Dallas
Texas
Busts of Texas Heroes Featured at Sam Houston Normal
An Austin letter praises Elizabeth Ney for sculpting busts of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston displayed at Sam Houston Normal. The writer urges Texas high schools and colleges to follow the example and install similar statues to inspire patriotism and culture.
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Texas
Austin
Sam Houston Normal
Io Jn
Sam Houston
Elizabeth Ney
Stephen F. Austin
Dallas Couple Marries in Memphis and Arrives in Dallas
John Reach of Dallas and Miss Nellie Hartnett of Memphis wed in Memphis on Monday. The couple came to Dallas last night amid gifts and well wishes. The bride, niece of the late Rev. Walher A. Hartnett, trained at Ursuline Academy, and Reach had served as an assistant to.
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Dallas
Texas
John &. Reach
Nellie Hartnett
Memphis
Tenn
Walher A
Hartnett
Lune Winter
Amalipes
Ursuline Academy
Reach
Republicans to Meet in Hunt County Primaries Test Set
Hant County Republican Executive Committee adopts a test for primary participation with contests in the Twenty seventh district Marry Harris of Gateaville vs W H Abbey of Belton and the Twelfth district A Ashberry of Calvert vs J A Myers of Bryan. Meeting at 10 tomorrow with full attendance expected.
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Waco
Texas
F. H. R. Green
Republican State Executive Committee
State House
Harris
Gateaville
W. H. Abbey
Belton
A. Ashberry
Calvert
J. A. Myers
Bryan
G. Goree
Bulle
Populists Call Mass Meeting in Lockhart Texas
Caldwell County populists led by T F Clark issue a call for a mass meeting in Lockhart on February 8 to elect delegates to the Texas State convention in Austin on February 10 and to select a new county chairman for Caldwell.
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Caldwell County
Lockhart
Texas
T. F. Clark
Yin County
People's Party
Lockharts
Auss
Johnson and Ellie counties candidate backs Ballot in race
J Logan, a candidate for the senatorial representative of his district covering Johnson and Ellie counties, gave an interview today and declared unequivocally in favor of Ballot.
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Cleburne
Yattary
J. Logan
Bompoyer
Johnson and
Ellie
Baller
Temporary Postmaster Appointed in Victoria Texas
Victoria Texas January 19 Hen F J Dunlap resigned as temporary postmaster to pursue other losses C A Wertheimer appointed to vacancy pending government action Wertheimer previously held the post for five years under Cleveland supporters. Also notes Mary Clark and Dr F B Shields wedding at bride's parents home last night with twenty five guests a church wedding prevented by illness of bride's sister Attendants listed and a wedding supper hosted. Bishop J S Johnston arrives and will preach at Trinity Church Sunday night.
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Victoria
Texas
F. J. Dunlap
Grothaus
C. A. Wertheimer
Cleveland
F. Werlfchmer
Moser
Tom Trainor
R. L. Barron
EB. W. Parker
Norris Reed
Jack Green
J. 8. Johnston
Western Texas
Joney Jones Dies. McLennan County Clerk Passes at 37
Joney Jones longtime McLennan county clerk died at his home in Waco at midnight after a lingering illness. He served two terms and was a leading figure among county clerks. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral tomorrow at 1 o clock a m with interment at Oakwood.
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Waco
Texas
Joney Jones
McLennan County
Jones
Mizluo
Ngon
Wiley Jones
Oakwood
Dallas Seeks Annexation of Oak Cliff But Opposed
Dallas council passes a resolution to seek legislative permission for annexing suburban areas including Oak Cliff across the Trinity river. The move would add about 10 000 people to Dallas though Oak Cliff voted against annexation in a recent special February election.
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Dallas
Texas
Austin
Huntaville Sheriff Seeks Arrest of Described Suspect
Huntavillé Texas January 19. I will pay $50 for the arrest and detention to any jail in Texas for one Jim Whiterotion a white man described as small in stature with a face noted from a Bribed eye. Address information to W Robinson Shedm Told Burnted who holds capability for his arrest for muttering Milly Noble at Oakburst a few nose since or to G Th Opin sheriff Huntville Texas.
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Huntavillé
Texas
Jim Whiterotion
W. Robinson
Burnted
Caplie
Milly Noble
Oakburst
G- Th Opin
Hunteville
Four Lakes Station News Promises Brighter Outlook
In Texas January reports note repairs at the Southern Pacific depot after a disruptive strike by night shift workers. A new roof and other improvements boost appearance, with ongoing seeking for housing as visitors arrive daily. Local officials praise progress and anticipate a brighter outlook for the area.
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Four Lakes
Texan
Southern Pacific Railway
Epanh
Patrick Ja Ulking
Marriage in Texas for Charles E Lawrence and Misa Davy
Charles E Lawrence of Mount Bylyien and Misa Tra M Davy of Collar Bayou wed at Meyhor Ist church on January 17. Reverend G T Barkaloo officiated the ceremony as friends and relatives gathered. The couple departed for Mount Belview to begin their married life.
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Hayou
Texas
Charles E. Lawrence
Mount Bylyien
Misa Tra M. Davy
Collar Bayou
Méyhorist
Revo G. T. Barkaloo
Teexka
Mount Belview
Lockhart Wedding Opens New Home for Popular Couple
In Lockhart Texas on January 14 Prof Hawks the Laughing Philosophier drew a full house at his lecture. W Kleine of Gonzales and Miss Julian B Trigg were married at the Episcopal Church with Rev George Hanvon officiating. The couple plan to reside in Gou ales after the ceremony.
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Lockhart
Texas
Hawks
Pigot
Ani Patiia
W. Kleine
Gonszglee
Julianb
Trigg
Episcopal Church
George Hanvon
Han Mai Cor
Gouales
Motley County Prospering Amid Strong Farm and Trade Year
Motley County Texas reports better conditions with a fine season and early grain. Stock and cattle in good shape for the time of year. Merchants enjoy solid trade. carpenters busy for over a year. many trades active. Real estate values rising modestly as new business grows.
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Motley County
Matanga
Texas
Carpentera
Smithville Knights of Pything Hold January Meeting
Smithville Teas lodge No. 02 Knights of Pythise reports its January 1 gathering in Smithville with officers listed including Chancellorean marder T. C. Colline and master of nance P. V. Winston among others.
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Smithville
Nance
Otto Bogel
Amuser
Ex- Sheartt
J. Gresham
Dt Arm
J. N. Mobler
Turner
B. FL Hitigines
First Shipment of Strawberries From Alvis
The first fret fall crate of twenty four quarts of strawberries was shipped from Alvis Texas to Fort Worth yesterday. W E Davis manager of the Frost Growers association led the shipment. If warm weather continues, ripening will begin on a steady schedule with daily ships expected and prospects for a large crop noted.
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Alvis
Texas
Fort Worth
W. E Davis
Scarlet fever cases improving in Alvin Texas
The scarlet fever outbreak in Alvin Texas shows no new cases for seven to eight days. The board of health has acted to stamp it out and believes the threat is now controlled. Master Allen King and Mr and Mrs W F Machen’s two Caves are convalescing.
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Alwin
Alvin
Texas
Board of Health
Allen King
W. F. Machen
Ney Killed in Peculiar Manner Near Jackeborg Texas
A twelve year old boy, son of Charley Ruff, was found with a yard weapon that exploded after one end was lit. The boy died instantly and authorities investigate.
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Ney
Jackeborg
Texas
Charley Ruff
Island City Meeting Deliberations On Public Work
Residents and officials in Island City discuss harbor and street projects. A report on boat repairs and civic improvements is sent to Austin, with funding and sewer coordination debated. Adjourned meeting addresses health department concerns and city engineer plans.
Professors Explore Biological Station Plan at University Tuxel
Dre Harper Wheeler and Tounson of the University of Tuxel arrive in the city to study the proposal for establishing a biological station within the medical branch of the university. The visit aims to assess feasibility and potential benefits for local medical education and research.
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Dre Harper
Wheeler
Tounson
University of Tuxel Sue- On
Bousman
Thig City
Unclear excerpt on engineer contract and personnel
Fragmentary text mentions chief of engineers United Auston army returning with something about Colonel Riewe, Charlie Clerke & Co, and an improvement project for Arangas Passe horror. The readable content is incomplete and unclear.
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United Auston Army
Live
Bie
Dredging Contract for Swaca City Jetty Work
Estimates show total cost 4700 dollars to finish dredging the old jetty channel and blow up wreckage. Work to start as weather allows with payments due upon completion and a Portsmouth schedule of tide and ship traffic referenced.
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Swaca
Unclear OCR Listing of Names and Places Across Cities
Fragmented text lists numerous personal names and city locations including New York Chicago Baltimore Houston Dallas and Denver. The garbled OCR lacks a coherent event but shows a broad enumeration of people and places.
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the Tremont
J. Moffetadt
Bt Lowley
A. Welch
Grand Rapid
Tam Cordes
Vas Vronken
Londale
C. Vener Brick
Rane, Paul
New York
T. C. Raytham
Huntavilly
Nexar
A. PT. Hobien
Bietees
Jamey W. Warden
Victoria
Yeene
Ty A. Robeon
Dalian
tMirlene
Chicago
Ground
Chaagh
Deaven
KF Carter
Mytieh
Orleoane
J. D. Sinan
Pitan Ghyi
J. Ay Romer
Wwslow
Me ¥Rank
Jueth Bowne
Baltimopes
Nory
Momolfi
Georges J
Baltimore
A. Dillon Bowden
CL Milastrot
J. Ro Myern
Houston
A ‘Basor
Wrnxem
Ohio
Ey Denvert
T Cannar
Dallas
Doe
Murder Verdict in Texan Trial Ends Five Year Term
A murder case in Bealy Texas ended in a mistrial court today. The defendant Theumann faced charges for killing Str. August Moeckel, a wealthy Bealy resident. A special venire of 450 men was nearly exhausted when the jury reached a verdict of murder in the first degree. Punishment was set at confinement for a term of five years.
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Doeitville Texin
Nike
Texan Va
Theumann
August Moeckel
Bealy
Chicorn
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