Disaster at Coleman claims many buried after cloudburst
News from Texas reports a catastrophic flood from heavy rain near Coleman. At least ten people died or were missing as Hord’s Creek overflowed, washing away campers and residents. several bodies recovered and townsfolk displaced as seven miles upstream floodwaters surged. Fort Worth and San Antonio sections note campers safe but widespread damage to farms and railways along Medina and Guadalupe rivers.
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San Antonio
Texas
Medina
Guadalupe
Sam Bell, Jr
Hales Settlement
Castroville
Young Bell
Chiselty
Aatroville
San Arttoilo
Arinnag Tiss
Texas Health Department
San Francisco
Corpus Christin
Averet
Sexuin
Coleman
Texan Weather Bureau
Galverton
MeCorthy & Co
Featherstone & Winnie
Ewollen
Telephone strike settled with right to work compromise
An amicable settlement was reached between Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone officials, the union workers, and managers led by EB Baker and G W Foter. The company retains nonunion workers if needed, while reinstating and recognizing the right of operators and linemen to organize. Out-of-town replacements to Houston will be sent home. Local workers in Houston keep their jobs.
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Era
EB. K. Baker
G. W. Foter
Southwestern Legraph
Wnd Telephone Company
Aft
Union Opera
Bileccal Workers’ Union
Houston
Hall’s Great Discovery Kidney Remedy Promoted in Texas Ad
An old fashioned patent medicine advertisement promotes Hall's Great Discovery for kidney and bladder troubles. It includes testimonials from J H Holcomb president of a Texas bank and notes mail order sales from Cisco, Texas with February 6 date and endorsements of Dr W W Hall.
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Hall
Wh. W
Rahinaintnrm Horton Drug Company
Cisco
Texas
E. W. Hall
Fraser
I T
Manne
J. H. Holcomb
Firet National Bank
Record of Guadalupe River Flood Hardest Since 1882
July 17 report from Secula Texas describes the Guadalupe river rising abruptly to levels not seen since 1882. The Merridan Falls area saw five to six feet more water than prior records, threatening the flour mill at New Bridge and the electric light plant. Farmers moved millet and oats to safety as rising waters encroached on surrounding fields.
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Secula
Texas
Guadalupe River
New Bridge
Merridon Falls
Farewell Concert Tonight for Mina Kidd in Houston
The Friends of Mina Kidd announce a farewell concert at Bryan Hall tonight featuring an ambitious program including Baretel Suite in G minor, Nonizetti Mad Scene, and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Mina Kidd and Mr N L Robb. Also on the bill are Chopin Impromptu and Schubert The Wanderer pieces, highlighting Mina Kidd’s farewell appearance in Houston. The concert is billed as the last opportunity for Houston to hear Mina Kidd for some time, likely drawing generous patronage. Featuring Miss Kidd and several local musicians, the program blends classical items and vocal pieces, underscoring Kidd’s return to the stage and the city’s concert scene.
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Misa Mary Carson
Bryan Hall
Baretel
Aldridge
Batelle
Kida
Nonizetti
Terrrey
Sting Mary Garson Kidd
Houston Quartetta Club
Rotoli
von Fielitx
Nevin
Mina Kidd
N. Lyle Robb Haho
Mias Kidd Chopin
Mr. Kidd Massenet
Miss Kidd
Guar Tatie
Houston
Hadwick
D'Hardelot
Miss Kida Schubert-Lisat
Wanderer
Mr. Kidd Hawley
Mike Kidd
Anthle
Mira Kidd
Mberal
Voter Wins Diesel Stakes at Chicago with Decanter and Jack Point
John Yerkes led Voter from Sidney Lucas to capture the Diesel Stakes in Chicago New York with Decanter second and Jack Point third. The card included a 1:34 mile handicap won by Voter and other races featuring horses like Autoliaht and Lew Kratt, along with noted entries such as Harry McCaun and Blueaway in the parade of results.
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John Yerkes
Sidney Lucas
Chicago
New York
Voter
Spencer Tn
Spencer
Banger
Handcutt
Einer
Tiny Lisath
Vater
Decanter
Jack Pojot
Sin Furlonge
Autoliaht
Ixteenth
Lew Kratt
Kentuckian
Charentus
TODAT
Pxtries
Harry McCaun
Mar
Beautiful
Lucky Bird
George Simons
Stamp
Alsike
Armor
Long Isle
Blueaway
Prince McClure
McLeod of Dare
Minjor
Petra
The
Haron
Regent
Tame
Lene Fisterman
Algara
Cherries
Hayheed
Babylon
Pink Domino
Pont Haste
Sir Guy
Mila
Blaeaway
David Garrick
Jerbert
The Dressel Stakes at Chicago Racing Meet
John Yerkes led from the half mile and won the Dressel Stakes at Chicago on a fast time for a slow track. Sidney Lubas finished second while carrying 17 pounds to Yerkes. The card listed entries across multiple distances with times and several names including Gallantry Lakeview Belle Macy Custake and Gold Fox among others.
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Chicago
John Yerkes
Sidney Lubas
Sidney
Yerkes
Tyr
Gallantry
Drorstaken
Sidney Lucas
Norford
Gold Fox
Tayo
J. A. Morris
Marara
Hettler
Lomond
Belle of Memphis
Sharp Bird
Star Chamber
Leo Newell
Admonition
Handy Man
Races At St Louis July Meet Feature Diverse Stakes And Times
A garbled list of horse names owners and race results from St Louis July meet. Entries include multiple furlong and mile distances with times and horse identifiers such as Colonel Gay Lexell Sir Phillip Sidney Gil bert Terra Incognita and Terra Incognita among others. Various handicaps and selling races noted with entries like Fortuny Cathedral Apple Jack Lord Neville and Beinish.
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Ruskin
Merry Glen
Prince Michael
Lady Curzon
Water Créer
Harry Duke
W. Ro Gutes
Mosqueagal
Hi Nocker
Rubel
Kindred
Terralane
Colonel Gay
Lexell
Sir Phillip Sidney
Gilbert
Leonog
Ramiro
Chickamauga
Helen H. Gardner
Mondamusi
Cotter
Alvin A
Sadie Levy
Xelling
Nah Dove
Strangest
Beinish
Rushfelde
Mily
Fortuny
Cathedral
Libble
Melo
Apple Jack
Lord Neville
Muirerh
Tom Culling
Brightie
Duchess VI RI
Pinechin
Hi Kollar
Geezer
Edna Greene Ho
Bertha Buck
Dry Reruiges
Naspy Davis
Orleina
Socapa
the Tutchar
Sophie
Hean
Scorpotelle
Clements
Mappeele Hasbrouck
Races at Schulenburg Texas Narrowed by Rain
Races at Schulenburg Texas were run under wet conditions after a heavy thirty minute rain. Track remained fast earlier, with several horses and riders noted including Saint Elmo strawberry Stelle G and Disk McGill Brown May in the mile and quarter mile events.
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Schulenberg
Schulenburg
Texas
Uly
Annile
Nellis Cornelson
Sie Theos
Governor Savers
Prince Albert
Halt mile—Bally
Charlie D
Lady Bey
Paomure
Trilby Neleon
Gilroy
Brooklyn Defeats New York in Sloppy Ninth Inning
Brooklyn led the score early as Captain Davie pulled Doheny for Matthewson in the Norfolk game. New York’s errors and weak pitching let Brooklyn surge ahead and win, with Matthewson, Bowerman, Farrell and Farrell contributing key plays late.
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Brooklyn
Ofth
Davie
Doheny
Mathewran
Norfolka
New Yorks
Svere
New York
Amy Matthewson
Bowerman
Moi
Farrell
Destruction of Mission Near Korean Border Reported
A Catholic mission was destroyed near the Korean boundary. Reports claim the Danieh mission at Pun Kwans was destroyed. missionaries escaped. Li Hung Chang appointed victor of China and urged action regarding Hong Kong. Conflicts include Chinese fire on American forces. Admiral Kemoff resents the insult to the flag. Heavy losses reported at Tien Tsin and allied forces claim success.
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Tien
Minjeper Wu
Pekin
Philadelphia Surge To Victory In Rain-Interrupted Tilt
Philadelphia defeated their opponents 4 to 0 after a rainstorm halted play. Cuppy pitched effectively for Philadelphia, while Poston handled the mound for the locals and Lajoie struck out with three on base to end a sixth inning threat.
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Philadelphia
Cuppy
Poston
Lajoie
Hng
Sullivan
Palestine to Play Firemen In Sunday Ball Game
Palestine to meet the Firemen in a Sunday exhibition game with Palestine’s Gurley Maloney and Runde to pitch while the Firemen send Roper to the mound. The event draws an expected large crowd from the International and Great Northern lines. Both clubs have not lost four games this season and promise a competitive matchup.
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Palestine
Firertion
Nest
Crack Palestine
International
Great Northern
Witheas
Hig
Uedine Runde
Gurley Maloney
Roper
Fire Razing Mount Pleasant Stores Sparks Losses
Fire at Mount Pleasant Texas on Sunday night damaged several shops. John Hargroves grocery loss 100 Insurance 90 George W Croker dry goods loss 5000 Insurance 2000 T B Caldwell building loss 1090 Insurance 700 Mrs J N Williams dry goods J T Rowsey racket store Lilienstein Bros dry goods and groceries Jesse Greer confectionery goods moved to safety with insurance coverage.
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Mount Pleasant
Texas
John Hargroves
George W. Croker
T. B. Caldwell
J On. Williams
J. T. Rowsey
Lilienstein Bros
Jesse Greer
Bakery Fire Destroys Greenville Home Bakery
Fire swept through the Home bakery in Greenville Texas last night shortly after 11 o'clock nearly destroying the building and its contents. The structure owned by Langffard and Looney was insured though the amount was not determined. Fixtures and stock owned by Cecil A Eberhart were fully insured.
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Greenville
Texas
Home Bakery
Langffard & Looney
Cecil A Eberhart
Insurunoo
Fire damages store in Arreola Arcola Texas
A general merchandise store owned by J J Randle Ward in Arreola Arcola burned in the early hours. The blaze left a ruins with stock partly insured and a doctor nearby losing books and medicines valued around 2500. Origin of fire suspected accidental.
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Arreola
Arcola
Texas
J. J. Randle Ward
A. Warren
Rosdrance
Fire destroys Gainesville store and residence on East Broadway
July 17 fire in Gainesville Texas wiped out C. N. Jerrells grocery on East Broadway and adjoining residence. Loss on stock and furniture about 2000 dollars with 1200 dollars insurance. Buildings owned by T. McNall valued at 2060 dollars with 1300 dollars insurance.
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Gainesville
Texas
C. N. Jerrell
East Broadway
Joos
I Insurance
Lore
T. Mc Nall
Celebration planned in Corpus Christi for August festival
Corpus Christi residents prepare a two day celebration on August 18 and 19 with an elaborate program. A two day excursion from San Antonio Yoakum Waco Houston Kerrville will bring visitors and low fares from the Texas Mexican road. Highlights include a street parade trades display regatta wrestling aquatic sports and a baseball tournament drawing summer visitors.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Devia
Corgan Christi
San Antéonio
Yoakum
Waco
Houston
Kerrville
Polars
Chelona
Governor commutes murderers sentence in Cherokee case
Austin July 17 The governor commutes Ben Rivers death sentence for the murder of B H Jones to life confinement in the penitentiary. The ruling cites ar ticle 1 chapter 2 of the Penal Code and questions Rivers age at the time, while noting the offense was intentional and premeditated.
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Austin
Texas
Bendim Rivers
Cherokee County
BH Jones
Mrnday
Cis
Cherokees County
Joseph J. Sayers
Evans fined for tax refusal in Sherman court
C Evans of Inman and Evans was fined 1 and costs in the corporation court for refusing to pay tax on July 17 in Sherman Texas. He was arrested last evening and placed in city hold over after refusing bond. He told a Post reporter he would appeal the case up to 2000 dollars.
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Jim Rivera
Cherokee County
Court of Criminal Appeala
Cossistant
Johns
Lee
Appellant
Fed
Reagan
Evi
Seima
Teemon Olein
Ail Jones
Will Pight
Shermans
Texas
C. ©. Evans
Inman & Evans
Evans
It will be a terrible war with the forces of barbarism
A Tribune dispatch from Lendon Pollitt warns of a terrible war as Pekin likely falls after a hard campaign. It discusses partition of China, Boxer resistance, and the Allied administration, noting German plans and the perilous human cost, including massacres of foreigners.
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New York
Tribune
Lendon Pollitt Ia
Pekin
China
Janes
Rusia
Tien Tain
Japan
Mall
Dols
Paris
Prince Ching
Wang Weng Shao
Canopory
Photard
Camarilla
Yonge Taw
Polijn
Hart
London
Morricon
Times
Baptist General Convention Meets in Dallas
The Baptist general convention in Texas held a special Dallas meeting. Officials denied discussing the Chinese situation and focused on state missions. They reported $40,000 allocated and a need to raise $30,000 more before the next general convention.
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Dallas
Texan
Baptist General Convention In
Texas
Spree Semsion
C. ©. Slaughter
A. B. Ingram
Corsicana
Baptista of Texas
Home Mission Board
Eiale Board
Texta
Home Mission
State Baptist Sunday School Board
General Convention
State Sunday Echoal Organization
State Board of Directors
George G Can ary Killed Near Collineville Texas
George B Canary was shot and killed instantly near Collineville Texas on July 17 an inquest had begun but not concluded Sam Carrington who surrendered to local officers Shoney after the killing was placed in jail this morning
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George G. Canary
Collineville
Texas
George B. Canary
Shermen
Sam Carrington
Shoney
George Canary
Waa
Ip Jal Dere
Death of prominent farmer from gunshot wounds near Cof fineville
A farmer, well known in Northern Texas and the Indian Territory, died after three gunshot wounds from a double barreled shotgun. Gar ringtoth, operator in the Katy yards at Denison, is a noted figure with a widowed mother and a winter Corbett and McCoy Matched. James Corbett and Kid McCoy have been matched for a fight in Madiven Bouare Garden around August 3. Articles of agreement will be signed in the post day of 0.
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Coffineville
Garringtoth
Texas
Indian Territory
Katy
Denison
Charters Sought Forfeited in St Louis Transit Firms
Attorney General Crowley petitions the state supreme court seeking warrants to revoke the charters of the St Louis Transit Company and the United Railroad Company. The move targets the two carriers' licenses and operations in Missouri.
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St. Louie
Crow Imluy Aled
State Supreme Court
Warratio Procedues
St. Louis
Switch Purposely Misplaced in Meridian Wreck
The wreck caused by a tampered switch in Meridian Texas yesterday shows signs of deliberate interference. Authorities believe it was placed to harm the express train that followed the downgraded header route.
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Meridian
Texas
Boy Dies After Oat Beard Incident Near McGregor
Maure Smiths young son, a farmer's child, went to town with a suspected oat beard in his throat. The beard was not found and the boy returned home, later collapsing and dying. The incident occurred July 17 in McGregor Texas.
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McGregor
Texas
Maure Smiths
Dagie
Norris Admitted to Math. Vernon Jury Bond Granted
July 19 Vernon Texas Norris admitted to proceedings before Judge Brown in a murder case. B J Norris charged with killing Ed Brewer on the seventh. He was granted bail at one thousand dollars in the gum at 1000.
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Norris
Vernon
Texas
G. A. Brown
B. J. Norris
Ed Brewer
Deadlocked Convention Shapes Wynne Ark Delegates
Wynne Arkansas faces a deadlocked convention as the regional Democratic meeting unfolds tomorrow after a pivotal vote. The standing shows Clay Sloan at four, with Keen Culloch and others vying for position amid unclear outcomes.
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Wynne, Ark
Jisy
Clay Sloan
Keen Culloch
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