Kirby Plans and Kaysee Rail Route to East Texas Lumber Region
A long profile of J. H. Kirby frames his rise from a Tyler County boy to a Texas timber magnate and railroad pioneer. The Kaysee line and Gulf Colorado Santa Fe ties loom as catalysts for East Texas forest development with Kirby’s enterprises expanding across Houston and Beaumont regions.
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Gulf, Colorado and Fe
John H. Kirby
East
Texas
Santa Fe
Kirby
Kayser
Conroe
Beaumont
John Henry Kirby
Kirby Beat
Ttill
San Agia
Young Kirby
Texas and Louisiana Land and Lumber Company
Boston
Plasa
Texas Pine Land Association
Houston
Enterprise
Gulf, Beaumont and
Kirby Io
Henry Kirby
Houwston
Planters’ and Mechanics’ National Bank
Electric Street Railway
Alan Pi
Kirby, Martin & Eagle
Cooper
Imost
Bia
Gugoesa
Texas Volunteer Guard drills at Camp Sourry in Waco
Camp Sourry near Waco hosts the Second Regiment T V G with multiple companies listed including Roberts Rifles Bremond Calvert Light Guards and others under Colonel Gordon Boone. Adjutant Fed Scurry absent, Captain Selker fills in. Social and parade events planned with sponsor representatives. The July 14 1900 notice from the Adjutant General endorses a court martial duties manual by Major H B Splock and credits Texas Volunteer Guard officers.
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Waco
Texas
Camp Sourry
Revolue
Texan Volunteer Guards
Folm
Roberts Rifles
Bremond
Calvert ‘Light Guards
Calvert
Clark Rifles
Marlin
Austin
Attorney General’s Department
State of Texas
Adjutant General's Office
Texas Volunteer Guard
H. B
Flrst
Texas Voluntare Guard
Thomas Scurry
Strawn Area to See Six Mines With 2000-Strong Payroll
In Strawn area officials report rapid coal development with The Standard Coal Mining Company electing W. W. Johnson as president and A. N. Biwards as vice president. The Thurber Coal Company advances a shaft south of town while Strawn Coal Mining plans a second shaft east of Strawn. Aggregate payroll expected near 2000, boosting local business. Palestine notes several tons of coal ready for haul as roads improve.
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Ettawa
Texas
Standard Coal Mining
Thin City
Racestly
W. W. Johnson
A. N. Biwards
W. K R. Eaves
A. B. Johnsoen
Strawn
Birawa
Thurber Coal Company
Milonouth
Strawn Coal Mining Company
Palestine
Newbies
Contracts Awarded for Furnishing State Asylums in Texas
The State Purchasing Agent awarded contracts for butter and beef supplies to Texas asylums and institutions. Kansas City firm won butter orders. R B Caperton of Austin secured beef for Austin institutions and pork and mutton for the Confederate home. Deaf and dumb institute also received mutton and tallow from John Sheehan of Austin, with other bids from Later of San Antonio and Mayer and Blassigimeed for Corsicana orphan asylum beef. New charters filed for Walters Turnverein in Travis county and El Paso Public Library association. Property value listed at $3000.
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Dodge
Ths Point
Kansas City
R. BE. Caperton
Austin Win
Austin
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Hirac
John Sheehan
San Antonio
Mayer
Labor unrest and paving debate in Galveston
In Galveston Texas on July 16 the carpenters strike ends with no wage agreement while individual carpenters and contractors may settle terms. The city faces damaged pavement costs and limited treasury funds for better paving. Local notices include trials for C Villal and W Homan, and multiple city residents travel or attend events as obituaries and marriages are noted.
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Galveston
Texas
Builders’ Exchange
Local Historical Names List from San Antonio and St. Louis
A fragmented OCR list includes F. B. Badger San Antonio RAW Moore Ed H Harrell T H Willian B Marston Houston W B Dunlop Beaumont J D Ober Bt Louis W Held Dullan detailing names and places without a clear narrative or event.
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F. B. Badger
San Antonio
Raw
Moore
Ed H. Harrell
T. H. Willian City
B. Marston
Houston
W. B. Dunlop
Beaumont
J. D. Ober
Bt Louis
W. Held
Dullan
Texas Briefs Highlight Local Court and Crime Notes
District court actions include a recdie with the 214 due to fonds condition. Fort Worth gunfire leaves a Negro wounded thrice by unknown assailants. A grand jury recommends county auditor appointment. District court adjourns to July 23 after a failed Southern Pacific case. Rev Jebnohardt preaches at a Dallas Texas event. An excursion party travels through Palestine toward Jacksonville to study fruit industries. County tax assessor A J Jennings aims to roll completion and tax value estimates for last year. The new depot at Bluemond nears completion and promises to be the nicest on the line. Marlin: Will Riddie released on $300 bond after grand jury indictment for murder.
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Axngleton
Fonds
Fort Worth
Fingépore
Uarden City
Jebnohardt
Daylor University
Wees Texas
Dogan S Moeting
Palestine
Laon County
Jacksonsville
A. J. Jennings
Folie County
Bhuemond
Texas Central
Bryan
Rowly
Marlin
Will Riddie
Herore
Strayed cattle taken near El Campo Texas on the International and Great Northern
Five head of stock and two saddles reported stolen from the Cheshire farm near El Campo, Texas. Cattle brands WH, T E, and other marks described. theft occurred July 14. Sheriff Bundick and Deputy Sheriff Irch seeking to recover property and arrest suspects. rewards posted for cattle and saddles.
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Stotk Atte
Haly Circle
Taming
Texas
International and Great Northern
Houston
FE. O. Cheshire
Priffith
Montgomery County
Sadiie Stalyn
el Campa
H. J Heya
Halletaville
Taddle
Addries
F. A. Davis
Wharton County
Tenis
Irch
Bundick
Gheriff
el Campo
Austin Law Professor Clarifies UT Board Note
Professor of Law at Austin writes to The Post correcting a July 15 item. He states Jude Yaibrey Lewis was not created to succeed Prof R L Batts as professor of law. Lewis has only relinquished part of classroom duties at his own request.
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Austin
Post
Texas
Regenta
University of Texas
Jude
Yaibrey Lewis
R. Lb. Batts
Hotty
Ailury
Lewis
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound touted for female ailments
The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for a range of female disorders. It claims to relieve uterine and ovarian trouble, kidney issues, ulcers, tumors, abnormal discharges, back sores, and painful periods, suggesting it restores health and happiness.
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S.S. S
Lydia E. Pinkham
Record of Constant Cures Praised by Thousands of Women
The article extols a long history of cures over thirty years with thousands of women vouching for it and letters frequently appearing in this paper.
University of Texas Opens Free Tuition for Women Students
The document states that eighty instructors and officers supervise 911 students with 171 summer school attendees. Women are admitted to all departments tuition free with total expenses ranging from 140 to 250 pounds or dollars. Students from reputable colleges are admitted without examination and receive credits for completed work.
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Rally
Gulf
Northern
J. A. Kirby
Yong
Ong
Talon
Rotan
Tyler County
Texans
Woodville
Riff
Polk County
McQueen Farm
Johnny
Henry
Tornin
Southwestern University
Thetown
G. B. Cooper
Texas Senate
Deltawart
Woalville
Gentle
Pos
Esuta Fela
Silsbee
Glasscock County
Garden City
Glasscock
Oetober
Hostetter
Doone
THE
Standard Company
Twe Shafte
Merchania
Anderson County Coal
Attorney General
Iivconne
Altofter
Smith Refusen
Alate
Walters Turnverein
Walters
Travis County
el Paso Public Library Agnoviation
Island City
Criminal Court
C. Villal
Viller
Agalos
J. W. Lea
Sian
C. Vile
Wiliam Homan
Leon Blum
Dallas
J. Parker
New York
John Ware
Sheetky
Cather
Learm
Catherine Gill
St. Joseph's Infirmary
W. N. Leon
First Presbyterian Church
Virnin
IM. F. Enbes
Inseminational Trading Co
Brenen
Germany
Kanage Iby
Tremont
William D. van Oatran
Minn Macilda
Rivien
Albert Perkins
Mia
Louis Washington
Alfred William Hissey
Fannig Johnson
Urouline Convent
Vickers
St. Ursula’s
BR. DD
Bedwell
Huntington
Ark
John P. Merry
Philadelphia
Charles H. Peecay
Dalles
W. B. Wiens
Mark Wiens
T. B. Stratford
M. F. Erhben
Kannes City
Max M. Levy
Shreveport
Menjelson
New Orleans
W. E. Hall
J. B. Rive
B. J. Alexander
Caldwell
W. G. Tomlinson
Smithville
Eens
Swift
Monticello
Swift Spi
Escific Company
Atlanta, GA
Shericks
ST. Edward’s College
Helehte
John T. Boland
Mary Nash College
Model College of the South
A. Q. Nash
Prest
Sherman
North Texas Female College
and Conservatory of Music
Sherman, Texas
Southcrest
Conservatory of
Ofunle
von Mickwits
Wilbur McDonald
Leacholaky
Vienna
Conservatory
Mira Dillinessy
Pacis
Splen
MHS
Lucy Kidd Kigy
W. Darby
A. Ragland
South
Sra
SAN Antonio Female College
West Pnd
Methodist Episcopal Citiren
Speiialiste
Harrison
Ursuline Academy
Tenas
Mothe Superior
Baylor Female College
Belton
Europa of
Senaion
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Lingineering Department
LAW Department
John A. Juiar
Peacock’s
Prorestor College
Mea
Hlustratad
Coronal Institute
San Marcos
Timxas
Benool der Girla
Boya
Masia
Bales
A. Thomas
A. M
Sident
St. Joseph’s Academy
Aca
Iain
Sepiv
Hardin College
Paline
Postal Siresree Ben Fee
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