Lanham Campaign Plans Texas Tour After Convention
Colonel Lanham of Weatherford, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will spend most of his campaign time in Southeast and East Texas after the state convention next week at Galveston. He will open headquarters at the Tremont House and stage speeches ahead of re election. Exact dates and routing remain to be announced as the campaign builds momentum.
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Will
Fast
Texas
Fort Worth
Lanham
Weatherford
Galvetton
W. P. Melals
Coleone
Tremont House
Lanham Willl
Gant
Tan
Ham
Syatera
Galvestin
Calne Walter
Jie
Mosenthal
Washington
Cotter Gilveston
Rentes
Galveston
Tremont
Joseph J. Fares
Lad
Peentith
Chere
Reo
Convention Preparations On Galveston Bay Ride
Delegates gather for the Democratic convention in Galveston Texas as a barge trip across the bay is planned. Officials report transport arrangements, security measures, and anticipated crowds while preparations continue for Governor race figures and party events in the crowded street festival setting. The scene centers on debate over access, safety, and logistics as the convention nears.
Republican State Committee Meets at Fort Worth
Reports indicate the Republican State Committee, led by State Chairman Lyon Monde, plans a Fort Worth gathering in late July. The meeting aims to discuss party strategy and the potential renewal of committee leadership amid speculation about key attendees and outcomes.
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Republican State Committee
Fort Worth
Repubican Plate
North Verge
Cairman Lyon Monde
Stites Eeanulteee
Chalemin Lyon
Populist Ticket Faces Setback in Cherokee County Election
In Cherokee County, 1890 era political sharps clash over Populist and Whig alignments. Party delegates propose uniting behind a merged ticket while factions split on support for Meeker and local analysts forecast slim gains. The Democratic ticket and white voters lean toward the opposing slate, with weak turnout and uncertain November prospects.
Senator Beaty Renominated at Local Convention
The Neches club room heard a political gathering led by Walter J. Wingate. Wingate chaired the Metal routine Hitters as delegates from multiple counties instructed for Wingate as senator Beaty nominee and elected Wingate as wartime leader for a tenure of two to four years, with Sophar Hugh’s legislative course endorsed.
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Beaty
Walter J. Wingate
Neches
Judge Wingate
Etor Bob
Poker, Jr
Liberty
Biaty
Efferson
Orange
Diaper
Tylor
Sefot
Ware Hurtin
San Saurine
Niwtoy
Holst
Aidge Wingate
Warriet
Bunty
PWS
Sophar Hugh
Houston County Convention Adopts Sten on Donations
Cronkerr Texas July 10 Houston convention adopts a Sten favoring a Galveston donation and considers the candidacy of John Boa Nunn while deploring remarks about United States Senators Mer and Walterson. The proceedings reflect party unity and internal debate at the county level.
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Houston
Cronkerr
Texas
Galveston
Rourke
United States
J. W. Mer
GA Walterson
Ohnel Boa Nunn
Yhomhue
UCD
Goodlett Running for Legislature Amid Irregularities
The article outlines Goodlett's bid for the legislature and his claim of irregularities in the race. It notes Reevham Texne and Joly Al Me BoM Wit as defeated candidates and discusses purported disputes over rightful nominations and electoral integrity.
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Goodlett
Reevham
Texne
Joly al Me Bom Wit
Shaemon
Democratic Executive Committee Declares Mr Le Mr Goodlett
The Democratic Executive Committee of the district declares that Mr T A Le is designated for the party's forthcoming appointment. The wording suggests a formal declaration of candidacy or selection by the party body.
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Democratic Exective Committee
Deee
T. A. le
Goodlett
Stephen Renominated in Democratic Conventions at Childress
In Childress Texas July 11 two Democratic conventions for the Thirteenth Congress and the One Hundred Fifth Representative were held. Hon John H Stephens was nominated to succeed himself amid affirmations of the party platform and support for Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood. A resolution praised Stephens for efforts to open 450000 acres for settlement in the Comanche sea area. J C Roberts of Crowell was nominated for the One Hundred and Fifth district. The gatherings were short and harmonious.
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Childress
Texas
John H. Stephens
Congress
Okahoma
Indian Territory
Tme
Stephens
Pickett Nominated for Twenty-Ninth District Representative
The July convention in Kountze Texas opened with catering by Chairman Joseph Retire. Hon W W Dien elected chairman and EN Chester Cer tity. Kansas City platform endorsed Galveston recommendation. Pekett nominated for representative. Hine of Liberty elected elkman for five years.
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Mr. Pickett
Kountze
Texas
Chateman
W. W. Dien
Chester Cer
Kunsas
Galveston
Pekett
Dasepl Hevele of Liberty
Elkman
Governor Sayers Plans Texas Visit Amid State Convention
Governor Sayers announced plans to attend the Texas State Convention in Galveston and Austin on July 11. He will open his headquarters at the command post in the coastal city, coordinating with local officials and party leaders as the event proceeds.
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Sayers
Galveston
Austi
Texas
Iuny
Kovernor
Hi Hany
Ton
Cumnadit Kita Ion
Shaia Packing Plant Fire In McKinner Texas Reported
The Shaia Packing Company plant in McKinner Texas caught fire at 4 15 this afternoon and was totally destroyed. The Less replacement cost is eighty five thousand dollars with insured amount of forty thousand dollars. No further details available.
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McKinner
Texas
Shaia Packing Company
Homeseekers Swarm Train to Denmon Texas
A July 11 report from Denmon Texas describes a crowded passenger train bringing a large group of homeseekers and a Paris France colony. Prospective settlers survey prospects for grape culture and related industries, then plan to proceed to Southern California after reviews.
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Denmon
Texas
Penton
Stace
Pyetinger
Paria
France
Jeon
Unitfornia
Atrored Totals Highlight Plast and Stock Victory
A brief report notes Plast and Stock achieving a 5000 dollar win. The event centers on KAUR and Ovisto, with the tire net cited as the context.
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Hourinee Kaur
Ovisto
Weatherford man’s residence burned, losses listed
A Weatherford Texas resident reported a morning fire damaging the home with part of the double font destroyed and an estimated loss of twenty dollars. No injuries were mentioned.
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Weatherford
Texas
Taurine
Stray Vintage Memoir Fragments From Downe House Tales
A garbled reminiscence mixes historical figures and anecdotes from Downe House and Victorian society. It mentions Lord Brougham, the duchess of Devon, Sir John Mussell Hall, and a scene of a baked cake and a political photo portrait, framed as curious, unnamed encounters.
Hydrographic Studies in Texas by U S Geological Survey
Prof Thomas A Taylor of Austin heads Texas hydrographic work for the USGS and reports on Edwards plateau rainfall, groundwater, and river behavior. Findings show rainfall on the plateau feeds springs, rivers, and artesian wells with headwater connections to weather patterns and flood cycles across Central and Western Texas.
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Texan
Thomas A. Taylor
Austin
Texas
United States Geological Survey
Edwards Plateau
San Antonio
Civer
Weber Plains
Great Plaina
Lexus
coneIaciecy
Isin
Rabn
Mall
Aimilar
Toliowiig
State Departments Prepare for Encampment in Austin
From the state capital comes news of preparations for the encampment. The attorney general advised the public land purchase process, noting that timber land purchases under older acts should be rejected. Adjutant General reports heavy clerical load and troop mobilization ahead of the encampment with new khaki uniforms on order. A special state court session appointed a new court commissioner and set bond and assignments, with the federal judiciary facing routine adjournment.
Sour Lake oil market roils Beaumont as brokers push back
Beaumont Texas July 11 The Sour Lake field news centers on oil exchange discussions returning to the executive committee amid price volatility and broker commissions. A flood of reports notes rising cash on hand, new wells, and expanding production as firms from Sour Lake and nearby towns push to capitalize on fuel oil prospects and refinery supply.
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Beaumont
Texas
Oil Exchange
Wesesement
Nti
Executive Committee
Confederate veteran Daniel O'faire dies in Austin
Austin teems with obit notes as Daniel O'faire, Confederate veteran and former member of the Kirst Kentucky regiment, dies at the Confederate home after moving from Waco in 1887. Funeral held this morning in Austin, interment in State cemetery. Also filed today are charter notices for City Printing Co of Waco and Ig corporators for Carroll County ventures.
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Texas
Daniel O'faire
Dikeyre
Waco
Lie
Kirst Kentucky
Tophock
State
The
City Printing Company of
Capital Stock
Som
Inceeriratora
George Holsch
A. HH. Brier and
Bteharils
Vopris Gin
Oitten Company of
Or Rly
Tile County
Igcorporatora
TW. G. Cole
F. . Coliter
S.iale
Irrigation plans near Comal and mineral land sale in Reeves County
Austin reports detail a new irrigation plant proposed by Harry Linda of New Braunfels to divert Guadalupe River water near Comal County. Separately the land commissioner approved an application to purchase a section in Reeves County under the mineral reservation for prospecting, with the land withdrawn from market for one year. Local school counts by race are listed for Barris County, totaling White and Colored student numbers.
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Austin
Texas
Barris County
Edocational Department
Comal County
Toras
Harry Linda
New Braunfels
Ooy Ail
Guadalupe
Reeves County
State cash balance in treasury shows surplus decline
Anstip Texas records indicate the cash balance in the State treasury for the revenue account at the close of business July 11 sits at 1,287,055 dollars, with a deficit of 1,460,400 for the same period last year, signaling a tighter fiscal position than twelve months prior.
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Anstip
Texas
Oneal
Governor reports improved condition during busy day
Austin officials provide a brief update on the governor who expressed better health after a morning at the office and ongoing engagements. Secretaries and comptroller continue work on biennial reports while committees prepare for investigations and upcoming travel to Sherman and Galveston.
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Texas
St Ralle
Mayfield Haa
Sherman
Galveston. Co. Vention
Kendall
Dentoy Normal Echoo
Board of Educatiie
State Board of Duration
Toda
Welune Petmet
Steve Abraran Reins
Bille Marti
Tintian
Oh Dasiness
Board of Education
McNolty
Galveston
Ted
Timestone County
Bebow
Fort Worth
Burnett’s Vanilla Pxtead Seen Best Value Bottle
A note claims Burnett’s Vanilla extract offers superior purity and strength, making it the more economical choice despite a few extra cents per bottle, compared with three of the doubtful brands.
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Burnett
Ite
Pat Strepgth
Galveston Exchange Day Amidst Hazy Odds and Names
Unclear Galveston exchange notes list various entities and figures with misread spellings and scattered terms. The fragment hints at betting or trading activity with references to places, people, and numbers but lacks coherent events or outcomes to confirm.
Houston Oil Field Report From Montfelview Texas
July 14 Houston Ol field notes report steady progress at a Texas oil well. The well is wide feet deep with drill in progress and gas and oil gases surfacing. Mr Patio Bilgeios arrived yesterday and says he is well. Local indicators suggest a gusher is likely soon.
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Houston
Montfelview
Texas
Patio Bilgeios
Weather Outlook for Texas and Oklahoma Territory
Eastern Texas will see showers Saturday and Sunday. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect Patt and worrior Saturday, followed by fair conditions Sunday. Washington region noted but details unclear.
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Washington
Texas
Finkle Winder
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Fateful Lightning Strikes Kirhyetile Family Member
A person identified as Kirhyetile, also called Tezas, was struck by lightning and killed while with Ballio Du ane, husband of Pete Dubonc. The July incident occurred near Tezas, with names rendered unclearly in the damaged OCR.
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Kirhyetile
Tezas
July
Sra
Ballio Duane
Pete Dubonc
Ughtning
Budget from Beaumont R A Greer to Deliver Invitations
R A Greer will deliver invitations at the Galveston convention in a ticket affair. Branch office listed as Port's Beaumont office in Ogden building corner Pearl Crockett. Le i Neely named as representative with FW Greer as correspondent. Subscriptions and complaints handled at the office by phone.
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R. A. Greer
Galveston
Beaument
Rom 4
Ogden Building
Pearl Ags
Banquet to Cooper and paving plans for Beaumont
Beaumont Texas July 11 Congressman Cooper greeted by citizens in Beaumont as he returns to the city to press for improved interurban connections and Southeast Texas projects. Delegation meetings with attorney Cravenford’s committee, introductions to local leaders, and an outline of a celebratory reception are noted. Calder Avenue paving proposals and street improvements are described with funding questions and contractor arrangements. Rock Island line interest near Sabine Pass discussed, with local efforts to secure favorable terms and financing. Neches Club event and theater performance recap close the note.
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Texas
Cooper
Ray
Diay Lone
Citisens
Wuanikiis
Pnd
Lexan
Walter J. Craveford
Toatier
Wien
al Exchange
Bailey
Culburton
Galvestoi
Lin
Calder Avenue
Déenen Stimet
Kanes City
hHorougl
Marlon KK
Flenehor
Wil FF
Keith
Neot
Mie City
Rock Island
Sabuin Pass
Safe blowers loot Lake Charles bank safe
Lake Charles July 11 thieves blew a large safe with nitroglycerin on the lakefront. They escaped with most of the manor, papers inside undisturbed. The outer door, entry ring, inner door, and safe showed heavy damage. Sheriff Parkins investigated with no clues. Special Detective Hebert of the Southern Pacific will pursue the trail from Iberia.
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Bontheon Packie
Sherif Parkins
Paw Hebert
Southern Pacific
Iberia
Movement of Ocean Vessels Special to The Post
Port Facts La Arrived Gigor Kelley Am from Binefelds Sailed Bratten Nor for Puerto Cortes El Vall Am for New York Mongibello tti for Genoa via Norfolk Neverly Br for Pore Line Join Wilson Nor for Hoops del SAD
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Tii
Genoa
Norfolk
Neverly (Br
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Wilson Nor
Hoops del
Prosecution of Gamblers Opens in San Antonio Court
San Antonio July 11 prosecutors began action against lottery operators and machine proprietors in county court. Gow Wiley faced charges after pleading to charges of selling tickets and machines. The case outlines penalties and potential sentences as the proceedings move forward.
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San Antonio
Texas
Alot
Gow Wiley
Censian Sf
Enterall
Ion Twe
Otis
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Remarkable Cures
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy popular in tens of thousands of homes. It claims to ease nervous prostration liver complaints rheumatism and neuralgia backed by Mrs Nathin Heala of Gallup's Mills Vermont who reports severe prior illness including paralysis of the left side and near-insanity before taking the product.
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Pulne
Eles
Mra
Nathin Heala
Indy
Gallup
Mille. Vt
Island City approves offer to holder warrants on road bond plan
Galveston county commissioners accept a proposition from holders of outstanding road toll bridge warrants. They will take 0.6 dollars per dollar and issue bonds at 3 percent, paying $22,060 cash and using remaining funds to settle road and bridge debts. Attending warrants holders agree to the deal to retire the toll bridge warrants and bonds.
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Texan
Mute Wit
Reid and
Adiithen
Hellwear
Pond
Bridge Bend
OHI
Deleigess
Coah
Gillam v The New York and Texell Steamship Company case noted
In Galveston a suit by Hy Gillam and others against The New York and Texell Steamship Company the Mallory Noel seeks $50,000 for injuries suffered aboard a defendant vessel. The court ruled in favor of the defendant this afternoon.
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Galveston
Texas
Hy. Gillam Et A
New York and Texell Steamship Company
Mallory Noel
Ihlam
Excursion Party Arrives in Galveston From Dublin and Points
A party of excursionists arrived in Galveston at 9 25 p m from Dublin and other Texas Central points, traveling in five coaches. The visitors toured the wharves and sights of the city amid a lively arrival scene. Telephone Manager Resigns in Galveston
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Galveston
Texas
Dubin
Texas Central
Acattor
Tetoy
Couse
Texarkana Man Charged With Dynamiting Lake
Desole Hodge was arrested in Texarkana on a charge of dynamiting a lake months ago. The lake, known by several names, suffered mass fish deaths as a foul film spread across the surface, leaving a thin sheet of oil and debris drifting after the incident.
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Texarkana
Texas
Desole Hodge
Ava
Marty
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