Oil Tax Clash Echoes in Texas Legislature Fight
In Austin on January 3 the Texas House Finance Committee debated occupation taxes on merchants and various trades as part of a broader ad valorem tax bill. Aiming for a public open session, officers prepared to hear opposing views while amendments to abolish occupation taxes were proposed and debated. The session featured remarks on banking policy, reduced state funds, and authorizations for extra journal copies, with adjournment set for 9:30 the next day.
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Austin
Texas
Aodice
Phyma Gentiste
Senate Proceedings: Texas Legislature Appropriations and Canal Plan
The Senate met with quorum and adopted a resolution for daily journal printing. A 45000 dollar bill funds member and session per diem while a 10000 dollar expense appropriation for the session was reported favorably by the finance committee. Amendments proposed to authorize inland canal construction and river improvements across West Fork Port Worth Red River and Jefferson routes were debated, with various river and bayou connections under consideration.
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Senate
Texas
Wale Journal
Pavidson
Atice and Greer
Cap- Riebe
West Fork
Port Worth
Brasoa
Inland Canal Project Report Endorsed by Austin Officials
In Austin Texas January 25 a sensational Senate revolution report was adopted this morning led by Senators Linn Atlee Davidson and Greer. The document cites Captain C S Riche and details a proposed inland canal project with strong official support and potential regional impact.
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Riche
Senate
Austin
Texas
Linn, Atlee, Davidson
Greer
C. S." Riche
Inland waterway plan for Texas coast urged by Texas Senate
The Texas Senate and House urge Congress to back Captain Riche's inland waterway study. The project would link Texas coast rivers to a canal, expanding cheap transport and reducing Gulf access distances for coastal residents. Repayment and appropriation support from national lawmakers are requested to realize the construction.
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United States Engineer Corps
Tne
Texas
United States
Congress
Gulf of Mexico
Senate of Texas
House of Representatives
Riche
Governor appoints special justices in Knights of Honor case
From Austin Texas January 25 the governor names M F Mott of Galveston as special chief justice and Attorney Frank Andrews of Houston as special associate justice of the supreme court in the Emma H Basilman et al v a Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor case where Judges Gaines and Brown are disqualified. A second note from Columbia Texas January 24 sends two photos of the old capitol and nearby trees as a token of esteem for the governor and his efforts signed by Jno Bartlett.
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Austin
Texas
M. F. Mott
Galveston
Frank Andrews
Houston
Supreme Court
Emma H. Bsilman
Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor
Gaines and
Brown
Old Capitol
J. D. Sayers
Columbia
Jno
Bartlett
Permits to Do Business and Charter Amendments Noted
The State insurance commissioner granted permits for The Fireman's and of San Francisco to operate upon taxes of 560, 22, and 196 for agents certificates and 154, 22, 113 for The Southern Insurance Company of New Orleans. An amendment to the Marshall Grocery charter increasing capital stock to 50000 and an amendment to Kaufman Cotton Oil increasing capital stock to 60000 were filed. Hen Hur Temple will meet February 2 to dispose of SOPERE for membership with burning sand for the occasion.
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State Insurance Commissioner
Fireman's and of
San Francisco
Southern Insurance Company of
New Orleans
Marshall Grocery Company
Kaufman Cotton Ol Company
Capitol
Secretary of State
Hen Hur
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Higher Courts Proceedings Before the Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court in Austin on January 2 announced affirmations and various actions. Cases include Galveston, Harriabourg and a San Antonio Railway Company v Solomon Jackson from Rexiar. submissions by W A Rowan et al. petitions from Brazoria and Brazoria area matters. mandamus petitions by Texas Great Northern and related entities. numerous applications granted or refused. and motions for rehearing overruled for several receivers and defendants.
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Supreme Court
Austin
Texas
Galveston
Harriabourg
San Antonio Railway Company
Solomon Jackson
Rexiar
W. A. Rowan Etalowa
BR. Hy
King Yal
Brazoria
W. HB
Kime Trough Va
W. W. Barnett
Harre
Wilcox
First National Bank of Austin
Archer
Galveston, Houston and Northern Hallway Company
D. H. Hardy
Mandinas
International and Great Northern Railroad Company
Et All Ve
Peter Sigmond
Boyar
Wanniot
Edwin Chamberlain & Co
T. J. Fox
Bexar
Noble & Hall
David Barner
Pallas
D. Rfant
Pink Gates Wright
Morgan Jones
John D. Roach
Potter
George A. Wood
Peter McClelland
McLennan
First Court of Appeals Decisions Set in Galveston
In the First Court of Appeals Galveston Texas on January 21 rulings affirmed several cases including Frank W. Lama tavo Jaura et al from Harris and City of Beaumont cases. Reversals and remands issued for Lt D Howard et al versus L Schwarz Co and others with motion to appeal bonds set by February 1 1900. Cases submitted span Willis Bro versus Marx Blum Galveston T W House receiver Rachel Blum and others with submissions due February 8 1900.
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First Court of Appeals
Galveston
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
Frank W. Lama
Tavo
Jaura
Root
Harris
J. A. Bellar
City of
Beaumont
Jefferson
Wettermark
Nacogdoches
Bet
W. A. McDonald
John Farmer
James Colling
C. Ferguson
San Antonio
Araneis Pass
Fort Bend
Federal troops in Texas schedule drills for border garrison
San Antonio January 24. General Chambers McKibbin announces rifle carbine and revolver practice for troops stationed in Texas and on the border. Troop D Nimble cavalry under Captain John F McBean passes through the city at night en route to Grant Arizona from Port.
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San Antonio
Texas
Chambers McKibbin
Department of Texas
Troon
Nimrb
John F. McBlaio
Grant, Ariz
Troops Move From Fort Ringgold To Laredo Via Rail
The unit began overland from Fort Ringgold Monday and reached Hebbrowville Wednesday then went by rail to Laredo and arrived here via the International and Great Northern line. They were transferred to the Southern Pacific Railway and occupy four portable cordons with one rack of equipment and three of horses.
South Texas Truck Growers Meet Agenda in Beeville
Beeville hosts the South Texas Truck Growers Association meeting beginning January 4 with welcome by Major W. S Beeville president presiding. Sessions cover irrigation, tender-plant protection, and association goals. Evening sessions include talks by Prof. F W Malley and Prof. Connell. The program moves to Powerock for a Wednesday morning session and concludes with a farm visit and a Wednesday night closing.
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Beeville
Texas
South Texas
Buchel
Cuero
F. W. Malley
Cald
Connell
Po'erock
Aidrons
Stilo
J. H. Connett
Local News Briefs From Hallettsville Texas
Little Francis Hunter died from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire in the yard during hog killing. Four men including three brothers and a brother in law waived an examining trial for assault with intent to murder and posted bond before the Justice of the Peace. Game cocks shipped to Mexia sell for ten dollars, here five dollars.
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Halleteville
Texas
Little Francis Hunter
Mutcher
A. J. Zappe Jr
Grand Jury
Mexia
Lynchburg Mourns Local Couple In Shared Life Farewell
The Post Lynchburg Texas notes a late January funeral for Mr. and Mrs. F. Bandow who died together after a 40- year life partnership. The community, white and black, gathered at the graveside where Masonic rites and floral tributes honored their long marriage and devotion. Hundreds paid respects, and the scene closed with a hopeful blessing for resurrection day.
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The
Post
Lynchburg
Texas
Lynchbute
Aire
Bandow
City of Waco disaster court battle and wreck debris report
Island City via Galveston reports an injunction against Galveston over 400,000 sewer bonds, debates municipal charter revival, and notes the wreck of the steamer City of Waco with 37 dead and one body recovered. Deputy Chief Amundsen pursues victim identity. wreck removal to continue as weather allows. The list of names includes Oliver Guttridge and other officials and manufacturers visiting Gulf coast from Antigo and Galveston.
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Oliver Gutteridge
Atlantic Submarine and Wrecking Company
Atlantic City
United Stites
Gattridge
City
Waco
Mallory
Wee
Mr. Guttridge
Galveston
Playwright Augustus Thomas Briefly Visits Galveston
Augustus Thomas a leading New York playwright spent a few hours in Galveston early Wednesday, viewing Jack and the Beanstalk at the Grand Opera House before departing for California. He plans new plays and will gather material on this trip. Captain W. Cunningham, Galveston native and B. M. Truchart’s brother-in-law, has received a Philippine promotion and sent a letter to local parties.
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Augustus Thomas
New York
United State
Galveston
Mr. Thomas
Missouri
Alatoms
Arizona
Oliver Goldsmith
Houston
Pooks
Grand Opera
California
Thomas
Cunningham
Philippine Islands
B. M. Truchart
Canning
Muoch
Stroud Ty Dow Sings Frenchman Found Dead At Gulf May 4
Stroud Jaque, a Frenchman living in Port Aransas for about twelve years, was found dead yesterday morning aboard the gulf near the wreck of the steamship May 4. A note in his trunk dated the 18th and written in French spoke of friends, mistakes, and resolve to end his life. he had no known family, left no property, and destroyed documents to obscure his past. The body was recovered by the life crew on the middle grounds south of the wreck, and he appeared sober, diligent, and well-mannered with no known enemies.
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Borkport
N. Jaque
Aransas
Jacquenot
Gardens Inc
Burns Birthday Celebrated by Dallas Scots
The 41st anniversary of Robert Burns birth was observed in Dallas with Boots from Dallas and nearby towns attending. The gathering emphasized good cheer and included Scottish songs and Burns poems. topics like British-Boer war politics and religion were avoided.
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Cotchmen of
Dallas
Allan
Texas
Robert Burns
Dallan
David H. Lindsay
Cordon Highlanders
Bobbie
Mines
Burns
Porma
Oil mill to close Saturday after 3 1/2 month run
Victoria locals report the oil mill will shut down Saturday night after a season of about three and a half months of operation with inter missions. Stockmen bought heavily of cotton seed directly from farmers, reducing the mill’s supply as the cotton crop was smaller than hoped.
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Victoria
Texas
Bronte Tales at Local Library Friday Afternoon
An event at the library will feature Bronte tales presented by the library group. Attendees will be served refreshments for a small charge to benefit library programs.
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Houston
Case details skimmed from local court notes
Fragmentary OCR shows a court session with names such as Walker Reese, Jim Coleman, Tam Dantes, and a judge Binks. The text references a trial term in January and a preliminary matter concerning intent to murder, with proceedings adjourned to an afternoon session in a local court.
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Haatrop
Toxta
Sonia Wiiskiemiahing
Farmer’s Drowning Shocks Parmer and River Rescue Effort
Reported drowning at a Hohemian farm near the Taie river on January 25 as a wagon and mule team sunk in deep water. Authorities search for the body while bystanders and residents, including Frank Makehon, await news of recovery with growing concern.
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Parmer
Frank Makehon
Taie
Todge
Oleanajie
Tomian Ageeble
Reward offered for information on property theft in Sherman
Sherman Texas January 21. A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a blade named bolts? and other items stolen from Montgomery Ward owner. The text mentions a sale and individuals such as Grif, Morgan, and Treas, with dates referencing October 20, 1800.
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Hart
Texas
Montgomery
Morgan
Grifith
Local rumor ends as longtime town editor dies
Wilt Tosui Sanuory and Mr RK W Carmon died here on the twenty fourth. The obituary notes his long tenure in Montgomery County and his weekly publication Willie Timea, with office over Crescent Priie company. This marks another loss for the town’s aging civic leadership.
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Wilt
Tosui
Sanuory
W. Carmon
Holtant
Thin
Montgomery
BOF
Devin
Willie Timea
Crescent Priie Company
Local church to host service this Friday night
Reverend Wort will preach at Cha Methediet church Friday night for the Twenty Gentry Réventional Fund. McCampbelly placed material for a rentdynes item on the Hittane pasture, purchased from W. A. Fottins. Evangelist Rev. Wilon begins a series of meetings as a norther approaches.
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Oliad
Taxa
Jonnery
Reth
Twentieth Gentry Réventional Fund
McCampbelly
W. A. Fottins
Wilon
Eynotgal
On Trial for Murder in Cuero Texas
In Cuero Texas on January 2, Charles Tolieb stands accused of killing Ans Lewis a named resident. The jury is secured and the verdict is expected tonight. Sheriff Stell returned from Cameron with a man charged with rape, awaiting indictment.
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Cuero
Texas
Charles Tolieb
Ans Lewis
Sherif Stell
Cameron
Abm Nation
Deep Chest Cold Warns Against Cough Syrups
When a chest cold settles, cough syrups fail to relieve. The body needs strength and force to fight the infection and throw off the disease.
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