State pays final installment on school fund debt and bids open
Austin crowds note the First National Bank of Austin paid the last installment of 507 724 28 on the state school fund debt cut by the bank's seizure in 1901. The total payoff, 40 708 08 today, includes 5000 credit to the secretary of state with remaining balance to be paid in monthly installments. The state comptroller calls the settlement complete, while the state purchasing agent announces bids open July 29 for supplies to educational institutions beginning September.
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Jude
Austin
Texas
K of
Ft» In& Con
Ornor
Astin
Boots
Board of Education
Waco Division Change Moves North to Western District
From the Northern to the Western Federal District in Texas the Waco division undergoes a formal change. The action recalibrates jurisdiction and transfers oversight to align with regional court administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District
Texas
Waco Division
Tragedy in Bowie as Kilgore Family Die Across Funeral
A double murder suicide occurred in Bowie Texas this afternoon during the funeral service for Dr. D C Mitchel. J T Kilgore and his wife were found dead with gunshot wounds in the Kilgore cottage across from the church. Mrs Kilgore had been preparing to leave for Chattanooga Tennessee and Kilgore once led police in Chattanooga. Two grown sons were the only other family members present.
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Port Worth
Texas
Bowie
J. T. Kilgore
D. C. Mitchel
Kilgore
Houston man buys Hancock Springs park in Texas
William D. Cleveland of Houston becomes sole owner of Hancock Park near Lampasas. The sale, handled by Russell of Tyler as trustee, lists 20 acres with pavilions and bath houses. Cleveland plans cooperation with the local board of trade and public advertising to boost the property with business support.
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Lampasas
Texas
William D. Cleveland
Houston
Hancock Park
Salo Wan
Russell
Tyler
Cleveland
Loc
Wreck on the Katy Near Denison Texas
A Katy train wreck occurred on July 2 near Denison Texas when southbound No 1 left the main line at Savannah I T. The impact damaged the engine 440 and overturned two trucks. Passengers were shaken and two received injuries. Baggage and mail cars were ruined and contents moved to substitute cars.
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Denison
Texas
Savannah
I. T
Katy
Innter
Ei. M. Ciinkenhead
Don- Win
Fort Worth Eyes Two More Packing Houses
Fort Worth on July 2 reported a strong chance for two additional packing plants. The Cudahy and Nelson Morris firms are active, with Morris negotiating for a site near where Armour and Swift already operate. Officials expect both Morris and Morris affiliates to establish facilities within a year, following a representative’s two week ground inspection.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Cudahy
Nelson-Morris
Armour and
Swift
Morris Company
Atatemachinas
King
Columbus to Host Free Barbecue and Ball July 9
In Columbus Texas committees plan a free barbecue and ball on July 9 to celebrate the institution of a white man's party in the county. Three bands will play, public speaking arranged, and four game series plus other entertainments. Officials expect 200 or more attendees.
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Columbus
Texas
Expensive Dutch Flower Seed Shipped to Corpus Christi
An invoice from Rotterdam shows several hundred pounds of expensive earth flower seed shipped to a Corpus Christi merchant. The seed varieties are described as costly and high-grade.
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Holland
Corpus Christ
Texas
United States
Rotterdam
Averal
First Cotton Bales Shipped From Two Counties
Two counties in Corpus Christ Texas shipped their first bales of cotton yesterday on the same train. Nuvers and San Patricio sent bales ground of June 80 from Bluntner and Sharpsburg respectively. One bale went to Cleveland of Houston and the other to Wallis Lander Co Galveston.
New Constable Appointed in Hempston Texas
Hempstond Texas July 2 the commissioners court today appointed B F Thompson constable of Precinct 1 to fill the unexpired term. The action follows a vacancy and sets a temporary appointment pending further steps.
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Hempstond
Texas
Commissioners Court
B. F. ‘Thompson
Caldwell to Issue Bond Issue Vote Result
Caldwell Texas held an election to decide if the city should issue bonds for public improvements. The bond issue carried by a majority, enabling the city to proceed with the planned debt offering.
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Caldwell
Texas
Refinery Site Secured as Oil Growth Accelerates at Beaumont
Beaumont Texas June shipments show 8412 cars and 1.5 million barrels moving. Union Oil and Refining Co closes on Port Arthur road site for a major refinery. Through rail and water routes, oil trade surges with Piper Lake and Sour Lake links discussed. Port Arthur and Galveston docks report strong activity. A new Central Power and Equipment Co forms to supply sucker-rod pumping gear. Beaumont refiners order twenty five large steel tank cars from American Car and Foundry.
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Beaumont
Texas
Union Otl and Refining Company
Kansas City
Totel
Mae
Westentay
Carn Syraf
Sour Lake
Chiltrems
J. N. Putnam
Childress
Ban Jacinto O11 Refining and Tank Car Company of
Dallas
American Car and Foundry Company
Spring Hill Company Sinks New Well Contracted at Oberlie
June reports: Spring Hill Company, undaunted by drilling setbacks and weather, contracts to sink a new well in Jennings La on their Oberlie field. The first well yielded abundant indications of oil pay and solid earnings potential for the project.
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Jennings
Totlev
Oberlie
Fragmentary Note Yields Unclear Local Item
A damaged OCR fragment provides unreadable text about a local matter with no identifiable people places or actions. The readable words suggest mist or weather but no concrete event or outcome is evident. Further clarification from the source is required.
Market Ticker From Galveston Exchange Report
Galveston notes indicate mixed activity with several issues traded today. Prices show small lots at varied levels and limited liquidity across the session.
Contractor Hammett Killed by Derrick Collapse
Corsicana Texas July 2 Mer Hammett prominent contractor was instantly killed while drilling a weir late this afternoon when the derrick collapsed.
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Hammett
Corsicana
Texas
Mer, Hammett
Negro Identified in Granger Assault Attempt
In Granger Texas a black man was captured after attempting to assault Mrs. Paul Kopesity two miles south of town. He fled to a nearby dwelling but was chased by white residents and taken to Hopissy's before being sent to Georgetown jail. Locals fear unrest as Bohemians and white citizens push for swift action against the suspect.
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Granger
Texas
Paul Kopesity
Welds
Tulerrigot
Sananne River
Hack
Hopissy's
Lut
Ld Osme
Jesdo Jackson
Glaax
Georgetown
Bir
Austin
Unldwell
Jal
Funeral services held for Willem Burchfield in Texas City
Rev CC Barkaloo conducted the funeral for Willem Burchfield who died after overheating while seeking medical help following a fall illness. Local events include a bath house project near the Fourth of July and road work planned west of town.
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la Porte
Texas
CC. T. Barkaloo
Texas City
Willem Burchfield
Burchfelt
Methodist Church
Sophes Dr. Barkaloo
Byi- Val
Retmit
Houston
Anil
Bradhorn
Chburg
Porte
Jacinto Dattin Grouns
Gatepei P. Brown
Houson
Luck
Sylvan Grove
Killing at Tucker in Palestine shoots neighbor
In Tucker near Palestine Texas 1 pm yesterday M J Mims was shot and killed by S C Pinson. Pinson surrendered to Sheriff Whatts claiming self defense saying it was kill or be killed. Mims family and Findon noted. Pinson held for examining trial.
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Palestine
Texas
Tucker
M. J. Mims
5. C. Pinson
Post
The
All
Pinson
Ir Findon
Mime
Onan
Rain Reaches West Texas Cotton Belt
Telegraph reports from Alpine in Brewster County say a general rain fell this afternoon and continues. It is the best rain in over a year and will benefit cotton and crops, though too late for corn. Rain is moving eastward from the region.
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San Antonio
Texas
Alpine
Brewster County
Here
Southern Pacific
Oil boring planned on Galveston Island by Atlantic and Pacific
The Atlantic and Pacific Oil company will commence boring for oil on Galveston Island no later than July 15. The well will be sunk at the Marshall price on Mott's ridge about five miles down the island. Names mentioned include Dr Quizley, Sinclair, J Crosbie, and W Plouner among others connected tooil interests.
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Gore
Galveston
Texas
Atlantic and Pacific Oil Company
Galveston Island
Marshall Price
Mott's Ridge
Iodinus
Quizley Nee Sinclair
Crosbie
Guffey
Plouner
Stianda
Paolilc
McLennan County School Children Report Completion
In Waco Texas two county superintendent J B Conpors completed a survey of pupil arithmetic results. The study shows a total score of 15 points across the county with 4, 8 and a remaining tally. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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McLennan
Waco
Texas
J. BR. Conpors
Thie County
Lee
Postoffice at Orona Robhad Bon Antonio Texas
Postoffice at Orona Robhad Bon Antonio Texas opened after midnight last night following a late daytime closure. Local residents reported brief service disruption and a temporary halt in mail handling during the transition.
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Orona Robhad
Bon Antonio
Texas
Ozona
Vanifig 1ane and Wee haan pr cash
Fragmentary text shows a mention of cash payments or prizes. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are readable to identify a full item.
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Vanifig
Wee Haan
Deadlock Persists as Sixty Ballots Fail to Nominate
The Texas judicial convention adjourned after sixty ballots without selecting a short term candidate. Streetman trailed by 0.5 votes on the last ballot, with anti Streetman forces switching several ballots. The body planned to reconvene at a later time to complete nominations amid a tense coalition standoff.
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Avastin
Texas
Ubd! & A
Acker
Lampasas
Lurowall
Cochran
Travis
W. M. Key
W. M. Davis
McLennan
Maershall Barratt
Alte
Fcluta
Eirecman
W. MM
Huck) Walton
Travia
G. Morrla
Travis County
Brown
Caldwell & Cooke
Coleman
Comal
Faille
Mays
Hamilton
Lee
Ligue
Milam
Robertson
Tom Green
non-Duton
Morris
Roil Reall
Convention balloting recount shifts support and final tally ambiguities
A chaotic tally of ballots shows candidates switching support across 34 ballots with Green County moves to Furman, McUurloch and Streetman exchanges, and late shifts involving Morris Brady Travis Mind er and Forman. The report captures repeated changes, stray votes, and unclear final tallies amid a disrupted convention process.
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Green County
Furman
Streetman
McUurloch
Visher
Tom Green
Sterling
Farman
Fisher
McCulen
Morris
Linno
Brady
Travis
Minder
Cholen
George
Forman
Juvia
Mueratt
Han Bota
Lampasas Pevetye
Sata
Peruna touted as cure in letters from users across the country
A historical letter compilation praises Peruna for curing liver and bladder ailments, stomach trouble, and catarrh. Personal testimonies from Granville M Roy Sheridan and others claim rapid relief after multiple bottles, with endorsements from W L Butler and Dr Hartman offering free advice.
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Granville M. Roy
Sheridan
Crand
Oca
lodge #1
Onfila Seegeres
Peruna
Granville M. Hop
Correction Raised on Resolution Introduced by Arthur Story
The paper notes the resolution was introduced by Arthur Story of Caldwell, not Dave Story of Coryell as listed. The misattribution prompted a correction to ensure proper credit for the legislative action.
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Papera
Dave Story
Coryell
Arthur Story
Caldwell
Secretary McLemore in Galveston Plans State Democratic Convention
Secretary McLemore of Austin surveys arrangements for the State Democratic Executive Committee for the July 15 Galveston convention. Rail access and lodging are arranged for delegates from across the state, with emphasis on central venues and logistics.
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Galveston
Texas
Jo Melemore
Austin
Democratic
Ees
Saetege Hoob Conn
Yisl Pr
On Gotan
Gran Freee Enetate Taxen
Iveetan
I Seiber At Rt Filiary Primariey
Ma Menmutre
Antonio Mayoralty Contest Names Prompted In Field
A local mayoral race discussion notes several entrants already in the field. Edward Anarell is named among possible candidates as the election section prepares for February developments. Public interest remains high.
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Jen Antoile
Defeated Runner Reenters Line in Rematch
The racer who was defeated two years ago by Marshall I Wicks again entered the starting line, signaling a planned rematch in the race. Wicks was named as the former victor in the pursuit, with the field reading for a renewed contest.
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Marshall I Wicks
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