Free Delivery Extension and Tax Roll Increases
Texas July reports show plans for a September 1 free home delivery expansion with graded numbering, plus a near 6 million to 7 million rise in assessed property values due to growth and improvements. Road and bridge projects receive funding, while a damage case against Aitor-Conley seeks 50000. A Beaumont trolley plant start and a strange ground fire phenomenon near Cameron Parish are noted.
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Moat
Texas
Johnson Bayou
Tan
F. Pavel
Cameron
Cameron Parish
Puffience Science
Powell
Beaumont
Sour Lake
Town Notes July 23 reports unrest and a street incident
Bettimont Texas records a July 23 note of excitement after an officer whips a person on Calder street while attempting to escape. Information arrives about an Amag collision at Boar Lake with few details. The Alc ed Foreman preliminary hearing is set to occur tomorrow.
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Bettimont
Texas
Calder Street
Boar Lake
Orange Seeks Cotton Mill Investment Amid City Improvements
Mayor J W Link reports a prospective cotton factory interest from an eastern capitalist and plans to attract the plant to Orange. Groundwork includes grading Eleventh Street from the Southern Pacific to Park Avenue and other contracts. Orange faces growing housing demand with twenty applicants for vacant ponies, while director changes occur at Orange National Bank and hospitality services face closures.
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M Link
Ora
Gans
Ctty Couner
Elebth Street
Southern
Io Orange
al Mort
Avery
At & Moeeiloy
Orange National Tink Warry Orager
Mercantile Fitur
Cragur Row
Vaennes
M. Koperald
Crogera
Hess
Orange
Pune
M. J
TJ. Morte
Presbyterian Enyren
Houston
Misa EE
Kandi
Hortne
Horne
Texas Specials Chronicle of Local Incidents
Rockport voters decide on Mantelponta Corpproposed status with a narrow margin. Mallettsville sees Ben Conitin held for assault after a fight with Clark Cad, then transferred for grand jury action. Hallbysville reports Donte Bor ett arrested on leading a burglary with a railroad heist. Millivan notes store break in with small cash theft. Grobsbeck covers murder trial of Luther McKenzie and other court rulings. Grubsbecket notes Macur Stuart’s death and burial. Marlin and Green ville report revivals, fundraising, and civil suits. Navasota, Par, and Savasota describe accidents, injuries, and an insane verdict pending in society notices.
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Sadie Wallace
Mételet Court
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Thin County
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Greenville
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P.M. Fitzgerald
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Hey
M. EB. Chappell
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Thie City
Cui
Leung
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Dra
He Carrell
MM. Carroll
Marlin
Girbenville
W. Faulkoor
Terrel Ia
Navasota
Carrie Burrow
B. W. Burrow
Gr. Vanner
Savasota
Tewart
Rae
Prohibition Campaign Underway Amid Turmoil
A garbled July report from Groenbeork Texas notes a prohibition campaign intensifying with contributors from Dallas and Chicago areas. The article mentions Barry Miller and W. My Kirtret as campaign figures and references a July election date still uncertain.
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Texas
Bition
Barry Miller
Dallas
W. My Kirtret
Claco
Mittyelone
Davis
Reid
Bid call for Coastal track work in Houston area
Bids sought for a track project to be furnished in Houston Texas with submission by July 26. The notice references construction material and equipment for the facility and asks bidders to follow set specifications and delivery terms.
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Oll
Uston
Heavy Rain Triggers Floods and Lightening Losses Across Texas
Reports from Ballinger, McCulloch and surrounding counties detail five inches of rain in 24 hours with rivers rising but little damage so far. Lightning struck Knight residence in South Ballinger, destroying barn contents and injuring none. Nearby towns report cotton and corn yields improving after showers while boll weevil pressure remains. Rice crops gain aid from rains in Crowley area as creeks run high across eastern and northern county sections.
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South Ballinger
George Halstead
McCulloch County
Texas
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la Grange
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Jefferson County
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Mekert
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Smith County
Verne
Omaha
Austin County
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Navarre County
Granger
Willianson
Strawn
Palo Plate County
Weatherford
Ablcene
de Leon
Aouth
Seguin
Guadalupe County
Couny
Leesville
Gonzales County
Reagan
Pele Cooney
Neason
Weather and Crops In Texas July 22 Report
Weather and crop notes from Waller to Reagan detail rainfalls and their effects on cotton and bollworm activity. Reports mention Bell weevils in pits and hopes for relief from rains, with multiple counties noting beneficial showers, improved pastures, and prospects for harvest, plus new farm purchases and local agricultural conditions.
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Waller
Waller County
Texas
Ralston
William Meyer
Fayette County
Wailer
Kaw Creek
Fayette
South western Central Association of Baptists convenes in Wharton
The twenty first annual session of the Colored Baptists meets at Mother Zion in Wharton Texas with delegates arriving from Houston Orange Galveston Waco and Galveston. Rev H Collier presides as moderator and Rev A A Travis from Wallis serves as educational agent. The meeting runs through July with sermons and addresses on church work and ministerial ordination.
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Wherton
Texas
Southwestern Central Association of Baptista, Colored
H. Collier
Houston
I. M. Hendon
Orange
Vie Mid Erator
BK. H. Bratch
AL MG Wyatt
Glen Fath
Hom
Williars
Sheva
Wost Cole
Denny
Coaney
Whinrton
mMiadota
Delegates Gather for Contra Raptist Association Meet
In Navasota on July 24 delegates arrive by train to attend a Contra Raptist association gathering. More delegates depart by wagon to Wrablogton for a related Krayoh convention event tomorrow.
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Navasota
Assessment System Investigated in Texas County Office Misread
San Antonio Texas July 24 Mr W J Williams chief clerk in the county clerk office of Tarrant county and Mr Browning assistant county attorney of the county investigate a proposed new system in the county court recommendations will be made to the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County.
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San Antono
Texas
W. JM. Williams
Tarrant County
R. Browning
Aiktant
BHA Goily
Tort Worth
Bexar County
Cohminoners Court
Lei Own Couney
Attempted poisoning at Temple Tex shop workers
An employee at a Santa Fe shop was drugged by a co worker who laced whiskey with unsafe liquid. The victim consumed part of the drink and suffered stomach pain and violent retching before doctors said he was briefly in danger. Authorities searched for the suspect after the incident.
Filipinos Arrive In Lockhart For Private Handling
A dozen Filipino artisans arrived by Katy train from Manila via Vera Cruz and Laredo to Lockhart Texas on July 28. They were consigned to James Priest of Lytton Springs and then sent by private conveyances to their destination. The party included men women and children chosen to native Costaine. Priest's plans are unknown though an ethnological museum has been suggested.
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Texas
Manila
Vera Crea
Mexico
Laredo
San Antonio
James Priest
Lytton Springs
Mit
Priest
Burglary at Mullers General Store in Lake Charles
Burglars struck Mullers general store in Lake Charles Louisiana early today stealing hundreds of dollars in goods. Painters Jack Clements and William Smith were later arrested with stolen items in their possession. Recovery of most goods is anticipated.
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Harginrs
Muller
Jack Clements
William Smith
Pumice Dust Deposits Found in Fayette County
A great deposit of nearly white pumice dust has been found in Fayette county near O Quinn Texas. The deposit lies over nine feet thick and covers more than ten acres. No mining is required.
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McLennan County
Texar
Tolent
O' Quinn
Texas
Fayette County
Senatorial Convention Called in Smithville Texas
Chairman G L Staples has called the Nineteenth senatorial district convention to meet in Bromhoam on the 24th. The notice urges travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on trips and advertises Wolf & Hro., 16 Main Street, for tickets and savings on railroad travel.
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Texas
G L. Staples Hae
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Lontant
LL. Wolf & Hro
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Teephone
Boa Paenes
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