Texas Weather Sparks Widespread Rain and Storm Damage
Reports from counties across Texas describe heavy rain and heat with thunderstorms. Damage includes eight inches of rain and toppled homes in Fort Worth area, while crops face mixed outcomes with cotton and corn prospects varying by county. Continuous unsettled conditions threaten further rainfall and impact harvests.
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Ion Token
Beeville
Bee County
Texas
Menroe
Rehertenn County
Oich
Terrell
Kaufman County
Charters Filed and Education Census Mentioned in State Notes
Charters filed with the secretary of state include Texarkana related ventures and a Bat Auteuler steel concerns group. The Houston scholastic census proceeds with city results awaited while San Antonio reports 10,487 school children. Washington County tax rolls show a drop in assessed values and total property valuation statewide. Local incidents include Dixie Darnell reporting jewel thefts and a horse incident near an electric wire.
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Anitip
Texas
Alate, Bewle
Miller County Fair
Texarkana
Purposo
Aioe
W. Passmore
de Witt
Bat Auteuler
Inonretary
Adans
Joarph Shwiley
el Radean
Drentess A
Mar Hijsen
J. Cole
J. Thaebet
Dil
el Paso
Houston
Auatio
Department of Education
San Antonio
Agaillo
Washington County
Austin
Texan
Wihashipeton County
Sis
Hohe
Vernon Texas Strives to Open New Trade Route
Vernon prepared for rapid development as wagon traffic declines on the old route to El Dora and the Blows and Comanche region. Local investors, led by W. C. Anderson and Hockeremith, plan a new plant and power system and a 146 foot pipe bridge over Red River. Construction aims to begin soon for a steel railroad extension to spur settlement and trade.
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W. C. Anderson
Fort Woeeth
H. Lb. Hoekersemith
Sermon
Vernon
Vernon Eleottlé
Pigit
Hockeremith
Alton
Moepione
Red River
Perthens
Dicker
Houston
Orte
Campbell Died From Wounds In Brother-In-Law Shooting
Greenville Texas July 11 M C Campbell died at Mrs Lome in the Bodom com munics from a pistol wound inflicted by his brother in law The shooting occurred Tuesday night June 2 while the men were returning home from preaching at Twin Oak Campbell was struck on the head with a fragment from a 45 caliber pistol The wound failed to penetrate the skull and he lingered for days before dying In Greenville he had been treated and later returned home awaiting trial Patrick Campbell was arrested and the examining trial was held
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Greenville
Teras
M. C. Campbell
Greentiile
Meram
Campbell
Patrick
Camphett
Unclear sheriff department notice from Texas fragment
Fragmentary sheriff department item from Texas dated July 16 mentions officers and unidentified individuals with garbled details. No coherent names, places, or actions can be determined from the readable text.
Missing horse thiefs alert to recovery in Texas county
Journal entry notes a reward offered for the recovery of a mare described as dark brown with white facial features and a branded UA Jae mark. It names Jachiman Sheriff, Lockhart Texas, and July dates, with details of the mare’s injuries and saddle and a second note about a stolen horse and person, with claims of Galveston origin and a payment promise for information.
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UA Jae
Boother
Thie Main
V.t. Jachiman
Hayen
Veckhart
Tekan
Feve Brew
Lockhart
J. MM
Poxar
J. Santers
Sher! Lockhart
Texas
Death by own action at Dallas
A Kentucky native M. Gallagher killed himself in Dallas Texas, aged about years. He was formerly a collector, related to Lrnherindaw of Colede DP, and had recently moved from New Orleans and Kentucky. The funeral will be in Lexington Kentucky with his widow.
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Dallas
Texan
Gallagher
Jen
Theas
Bia
Lineman Dies in Texas Fall On Construction Job
Malas Texas July 1 Charlow Wheeler a Hoetien employed by Shantard Licht and Power Company died forty feet above ground while on construction work on a 6 pole at Bim tren and seollind court. He touched a live wire and fell instantly. He was 25 years old and unmarried.
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Malas
Texas
Charlow Wheeler
Shantard Licht and Power Company
Bim «Tren
Seollind Court
Ava
Jeavon
Widhin
Killing Near Crockett Raises Fences and Horses
A man died instantly in Crockett area after horses broke a fence near Tevans. Police report 1s years old arrest in the incident with bond set and a pending court action forthcoming.
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Crockett
Tevans
Thompson
White
Victoria Notes of Victor and nearby figures
A fragmented Victorian era note set recounts Victor and Toxens activities. It mentions Charien D. Gotjing interviewing old friends for Rack Talent forte, a freight depot platform project at Henaron led by Foreman W A Lutes, and John Calhaun's return from Houston. E Perronot contemplates joining an encampment in San Antonio while McDonald of Hoonton visits Sinnet route authorities.
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Toxens
Charien D. Gotjing
Vietord
Lmall
Henaron
Bruce Eotige
W. A. Lutes Tae
John Calhaun
Houston
Ben
Charles
E. Perronot
Poetien
Auditer’y
Bett Yesterdas
Anetin
Tiny Tee
San Antonio
McDonald
Hoonton
Indeer
Palloline
Str. C
Briebtwell
Welle
Mort Go
Temple Topics Reveal Summer Happenings in Temple
The Temple area reports a sudden death of a child in Eureka Springs Arkansas and a family moving home for tribal preparations near Keller's Grove July 25 26. Lake Polk grove hosts events with dancing boating and recreation as Templeites note a busy summer with many vacation plans and local gatherings.
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Temple
Texas
Greg Lewis
Eureka Springs
Ark
Keller's Grove
Polk
Peudaras
CMRI
Lampanas
Burglary Strikes Beeville Shops on Washington Street
Burglars last night hit the Forester & New shop and M D Allen’s store in Beeville Texas on Washington Street. They stole about $14 in cash and a large knife used to pry the water trough. No clues yet. This is Beeville’s first burglary in two to three years.
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Beeville
Texas
DD. M. Allen
Foater & New
Washington Street
Boeville
Escaped Convict Captured in Sherman
Patrolman Parcone captured Charley Barker, an escaped convict from Rank penitentiary, hours after he vanished from Marrie farm near Alia. Barker, serving a two year sentence for burglary, had been at large about three weeks and was recalled from the Marrie farm in November.
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Sherman
Parcone
Charley Barker
Barker
Borgiari
Hint
Marrie Farm
Alia
Connie
Praip J Henplieg
Free Ice Water Plan Discussed by Town Group
A city meeting notes plans to place casks and provide water and ice during a forthcoming event. Members of the Woman's class agree to form the setup and supply voluntary rations to attendees.
Bond Issue Defeated in Medina County Bridge Election
Reported results from Medina County show Devine precinct 17 to 15 against the bond issue with Coleen precinct 15 against and 4 for. Rieck Creek precinct recorded a vote of 60 yes and 68 no. A telegram from the athletic section conveyed the final tally.
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Devine
Anpecat Bridge Bend
Medina County
Soree Neamet
Coleen
Agaiast
Rieck Creer
Agathle
Bing
Guard 18 in camp provokes governor letter
Camp Mabry Texas hosts the Volunteer Guard in a new camp of instruction. About twenty four troopers reported, with cavalry and artillery units to join. Major General Openheimer and Adjutant General Scurry oversee arrangements as political tensions arise over earlier actions by General Stacy and Lieutenant Colonel Nichol y.
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Texas
Mabry
Oation Volunteer Guard
Operheuver Te Tn Oremand
Scurry Alee
Openbelmer
Felende
Byte
Achor Jetova
Soovenor
Ayajstant
Nichola
Groenelile
Amaor
Nicholy
Stacy
Voxseneran
Hillabors Teanen Jy 10 Tom Smith Rifles at Texan Guild Camp
A Texan volunteers encampment near Austin sees Tom Smith Rifles and the Hillabors unit rostered for the morning trek. They are escorted by the Peartntantes band from Blooming Grove, providing musical support during the march.
State Cane Crop Report Amid Oil Development Doubts
Velanco and Toran report the Barnard mouth area sees a week of activity as Col. Ricw and the Untree brothers oversee operations. The Cane Belt faces delays in harvest, with officials noting cane maturation and farm readiness. President Lane is expected to attend, aiding plans to remove the crop soon. The crop area spans about 600 acres with potential for disruption if not harvested. New machinery parts arrive for Horie plantation on the Bernhra, near Lake Avstin, signaling continued plantation work.
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Velanco
Toran
Joe Ricw
Untree Brothers
Line
Barnard
Howe
Mine
Iaa
Fine
Hite
Lane
Bernhra
Hawinu
Tyne
J. A. Tlawkins
Lake
Avastin
Brownwood Odd Fellows Install Officers in Grand Lodge Event
Poran Valley lodge Nooo Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Bretfine Rebekah lodge No. LSS held public installations led by Grand Master George W. Streeter of Waco. Officers installed included W D McChritity as grand, J M Boyd recording, B W Garrett warden, L F Boutright left support, and Mrs Mallia George noble grand. After the ceremony, guests dined at the Crown hotel. the lodge numbered 138 members.
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Brownwood Odd Fellows
Brownwowl
Tere
Poran Valley Lodge
Noo di8
Independent
Order of of Fellows
Bretfine Rebekah Lodge No. Lss
George W. Streeter
Waco
W. D. McChritity
Oabin Grand
DB. Ob. Flav
Vie
J. MH. Boyd
B. W. Garrett
WAL Rowden
Chaplatin
Rebenah
Mallia George
Noble Prand
Sa Titey Anarnn
Rlee Grandi
Boswell
Crown Hotel
Ennis Area Deaths Due to Morphine Overdose
A Ennis Texas death report notes Walter Moore a young farmer of Tirron twelve miles southeast of Ennis died from morphine overdose on July 19 with death recorded at 2 am. A Denison Texas record dated July 10 lists W J The ton and Pontiarter and LP found dead at a hotel with an empty morphine bottle nearby.
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Joeal
Mali
Ennis
Texas
Walter Moore
Tirron
Enis
Denison
Terem
W. J. Theton
Pontiarter and LP
Die
Wile
Parson's Brigade Reunion Planning Amidst Small Town Echoes
Disjointed notes describe a Parson's Brigade reunion with references to fonts, Texan duty, and an optiinition in Ohare. An ophthalmic meeting and progress on work were noted yesterday evening with unclear details and names.
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Parson's Brigade
Fonts
Texan
Ohare
Aon
Bull
Protection Needed for Galveston Coastline Breakwater Plan Debated
Galveston Texas July 16 fierce public debate over seawall and breakwater protection for the city from Gulf waters. Proponents claim a seawall of about fifteen feet with riprap could shield the retail district and drainage while a breakwater remains costly. Local promoter seeks outside subscriptions to fund the project amid questions of feasibility and impact on the city’s water levels and flooding.
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Galveston
Texas
Elon
Etty
Cratog
Tyson Estate Heirs Sought In Georgia Alabama
The heirs of the late Josiah Tyson are identified as residents of Georgia and Alabama. Communications with the proper authorities confirmed the inheritance details. Named heirs include Tyson, LJ, Taclin, and Treen among others in various counties.
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Ailiota
Gadike
Josiah Tyann
Reeding
Gieareia
Alabama
Hoke Emlch
Peeples
Meihearoé
Georgia
Wises
Beahoes
Tyson
Taclin
Hilon Fuller
Treen
Teh
Tyan
Wesley
Ae Tomer
Ana ‘Yeon
Mra
Oblor
Bret
Permoon
Building Trades Council Breaking Up
In Fort Worth dated July 1 the Worlding Trades council faces dissolution as several unions withdraw during the current week signaling disintegration of the alliance and raising questions about future labor coordination in the area.
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Building Trades Council
Yort Worth
Worlding Trades
Ox Winkatt Oweng
Tim
Thomaston Defeats Nursery In Tight 7 6 Baseball Thriller
Thomaston and Soccery met yesterday afternoon at Sorery in a close game. The Thomaston team won 7 to 6 over Theandeton after a contested innings, with late rallies shaping the outcome.
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Thomaston
Trena
Sorery
Theandeton
Fife Meeting Report From Coleman County Text
An unclear report from Coleman County describes a town meeting with residents and several individuals noted as Christians. The text references civic duty and local interest, but many phrases are garbled and difficult to interpret.
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Fife
Coleman
Cowman
Texam
Dion
Greapli
Mii
Peeding Checee Tie
Ives
Protracted Mestirg at Alvin Texas draws crowds
Protracted event at Alvin Texas attracts many as C Mae eon of Palestine formerly of Wowkten is noted in local oblique reference. Mir Mewes remains popular. the gathering anticipates strong attendance and favorable reception from attendees and speakers.
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Alvin
Texam
C. Mae Eon
Palestine
Forterly
Wowkten
Meeting at Trinity Closed
Fragments show a Trinity gathering with names and role references. The text notes a church meeting at Mopnet church and mentions individuals such as Nehorton Lev Kenne dy and a plan to move toward Levelaly after the session.
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Trinity
Mopnet
Teley
Levelaly
Nehorton
Lev
Kennedy
Ennis Religious News Brief From Local Revival Services
A fragmented Ennis religious item reports revival services ongoing at a local church led by a pastor named Ghent with support from Andersen and a listed bishop. The note references a ceremony or event tied to a church project and a formal entry in a local bulletin.
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Ennis
Tinnis
Texas
Ghent
Amd
Andersen
Anticky Tan
Helene Chore
Evangeliat File at Coleman July Night Crowd
Report notes a gathering near a tent at Coleman with about ten people attending Sunday night and the previous evening. The event, described as religious, involved movement among nearby clothing shops and speculation about a Brest revival.
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Evangeliat
Coleman
Coleman, Vervae
Brest
Rowville and Corpus City Put On Historic Baseball Game
The July 1 match between Neeville and Corbet ninen at the bat rounds drew a crowd over 200 in Heowille. Corpus Coclwil led 2 to 1 but Boewille showed strong play as Corpus Cherutheya produced several errors.
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Rowville
Texam
Tuimehull
Neeville
Coren Corbet
Elty
Beth Nines
Corpus Coclwil
Boewille
Corpus Cherutheya
Con Errera
Heowille
River Park Band to Join Britthville Regiment at State Encampment
The River Park band, a leading musical group in Texan circles, plans to merge with the Britthville Piewt Regiment band and depart for Austin tomorrow with twenty five members. Officers elected include Professor Prank Navratil as chief musician and BY Dickson as principal musician.
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River Park
Britthville
Terns
Texan
Piewt Regiment
Austin
Prank Navratil
Musican
Dickson
Unclear historical notice with names and events
A garbled OCR passage mentions Tivary Oc and Jorgei, engineers, Regent figures, a general, and a shipment from Crain. It refers to a parade of names, a galley of payments, and a public notice about a county incident with a family and children related to a local event in Tian county. details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivary
Orm Jorgei
Riencher
Gineer
Janene
Toneries
Olloteh
Tian County
Eleventh Texas Cavalry meeting in Coloneville notice
Fragmentary telegraphic note references Eleventh Texas Cavalry and a meeting at Coloneville in Conk county. It mentions date details and a call for papers, with a closing from a cavalry officer. Names and precise dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Temple Texe July Tears of the Forage Megla Oblation As socation
Attendants gathered at Temple as the gathering opened with a welcome address by W B Hanks and remarks by Colye Chel. The occasion drew ladies and gentlemen from Bell County and elicited lively interest in the proceedings.
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Clarence
Esple
B. Hanks
Bell County
Roartoft Plans Mill and Merchants Row in Mar City
In Mar City Texas on July 17 Mr Rochfort outlines plans for a brick kiln project valued at 280 000 and development of a beck mercantile house and shop. The Bay City brick trade signals expansion while river and field activity are noted with vague figures sounding like a raid or field extension seen nearby.
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Mar City
Texas
Rochfort
Bay City
Tate
Cleo
New River
Mule Caron Quit Gainesville Gatesville Teas July 19
The Gatesville Street Railway company announced a plan affecting Gainesville Gatesville and Teas with a mule car service to be sent to South Africa and ore moved to Kansas City. The report notes confusion over the event and dates in the city.
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Gainesville
Gatesville
Tragic Fire Claims 17-Year-Old in Burnet County
A young woman, 17, died in a fire in Burnet County after an attempt to use a lamp caused a deadly blaze. Investigations follow as relatives grieve the accident.
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Doe
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Watahane
Wilbarcer
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H Ted Ie Adeeb Es Makaat
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Mo C_ Richardson
A. B. Anderson
Kentucky
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Hb Orem
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Pater
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Oie
Parich
Calvert
Lawn
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Trlir
A. W. Blowr
Hugh
Amith
Cevernara
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Tom Smith Rifles
Handlett
Galvontan
Terss
William W. Dwyer
Mryenbaum
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Auailn
Totnes
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Attutin
Brenham
Texna
Nyro
G. P
Texie
Southern Pacific
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Gatenaton
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Titea
Viravieh
Mertie May Vetern
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J.C. Peters
Comentfichvesten
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James T. Taylor
Téras Partiond Ce Munt Works
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Taylor
Galveston Capital
Harey Elliot Ne
Buffalo
OL Andrews
Haie
Onn
Payor
Oehet
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Nawneet & Boma
Chartas
Hi Povinm Deve An Came
Cour
Bole Pripe
Bideton
Tuwkfort
Toxwe
Corpim
Smithville
Ger
Eleventh
Texas Cavalry
Auigust
Iroonetifo
Mier
Coloneville
Conk County
Avuet
Von
Lanewell
Viaas
Ob Teller
Temple Noten
Matagorda County
Lampasas
Exusa
Miles
Titan Karrett
Burnet
Twen
Wetmore
Wm America
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