Notable political and sports notes from the era
William Jennings Bryan spoke at a New England Democratic banquet and David B. Hill urged Mississippi Democrats to unite. Roosevelt toured New Jersey militia encampment and gave an address. Judge Jackson ruled against labor agitators in Parkersburg. I P Morgan failed to complete the sarifment in shipping. Trotting and pacing events highlighted Cleveland. New Yorks revived and sports teams saw action with St Louis beating Pittsburgh again. Southern league seeks injunction resolution on manager Frank.
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William Jennings Bryan
New England
David B. Hill
Mississippi
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Jackson
Parkersburg
W. Va
I. P. Morgan
Clevelland
NoGraw
New Yorks
St. Louie
Pittsburg
Southern League
Frank
Train Robbers Claim 88000 In Mexico Loot
A report notes 88 000 dollars seized by bandits during a Mexico railroad robbery. The situation in Hayt grows more serious as further developments emerge.
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Tt I
Mexico
Hayt
Captain Richelins pubmitted hip estimates for Texas works
The report outlines fiscal year river and harbor improvement estimates for Texas including Me Springs and Brazos river activity. Citizens of Corps Christi plan a pavilion costing about 10000 dollars as part of related programs.
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Richelins
Texas
Corps Christi
Admiral Schiler
Dallas
Raine
Brazos
Beaumont
Fragmented OCR political note from Texas conventions and candidates
The text outlines a political scene with mentions of Senator Bevedlhige of Indiaon, Senator Malley, and statements about attempts to affect influence. It references the Twelfth and Eleventh stages, a single ballot, and the Texas Republicans holding two state conventions and polyelect forums. Henry Verrell of Rat Antonio aims for a chairman candidacy in the state Republican executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevedlhige
Newton Hathawa
Heta
United Sta
J. Newton Hathaway
M. Ds
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Texas
International Central quarrel at Bryak unsettles prewar moves
The commission has addressed the preempt movement of local freighters amid wartime conditions. Rock Island stock rose ten percent yesterday while speculation swirls about property futures. The Pacific and coastlines are expected to reveal further details soon.
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International Central
Bryak
Aleil
Jocal Fretaite
Advinomant
Mobile
Jackson
Kanana
Farmers Meet at Gueydan Votes on Licensing Amphons
A local farmers meeting at Gueydan discusses licensing amphons and a plan aiming at centralizing activities near New Orleans. The report notes Teuwninga supported licensing and movement toward a concentrated center for the area’s cotton-related efforts.
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New Orleans
Gueydan
Teuwninga
Cntten
Market fluctuations and volatile trading noted
The report cites heavy selling and favorable news aiding Cottenealuse, with a new rein price of 7 cents. Cora held Ita owicb at 70 cents while wheat drifted lower. Provisions made slight advances amid drought and manipulation rumors. A violent furor in stocks saw railroad shares rise 10 points or more.
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Oath
Cora
Houston Sees Prospect of New Glass Factory Amid Shops Friction
Local reports note a strong outlook for a new glass factory in Houston for bottles and wares. Tensions arise between old and new workers at Southern Pavitt shops as lodging and meals prove scarce for newcomers. County Treasurer Fornor presents a distressed Har rin county ledger while Houston business leaders pledge support for a cotton mill project. The City Welges orphan home events at Corsleain entertainments end with many heart warming moments. Otto Bene wins the Gailigher medal at the Houston Gun club event after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Pavitt
Fifth Ward
Otto Bene
Gailigher
Killing at Greenville Leaves One Dead in Memphis Incident
A deadly shooting in Greenville near Cowles's saloon ends with Neal Conley fatally shot and Kid Schrawber wounded amid a heated dispute. Officers Burns and Captain Quinn attempted to quell the violence as the crowd dispersed after the gunfire.
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Memphis
Tenn
Greiirle
Mian
Duye
Kid Schrawber
Neal Conley
Mildelebt
Cowles
Caloon
Cayruin Gymn
Aeting
Proilles
Oftee
Unclear OCR fragment from Willis area business notice
Fragmentary text references Willis Willis Teyny July 28 morning and a fire incident at Shout 2 o'clock with Kalvrinki's plate damaged, plus mentions of owners Pipercape Wulidiggy Hanstop and Pauls Barber. details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis, Teyny
Uleeorire
Kalvrinki
Pipercape
Woon
Hanstop
2. Pauls Barber
Grove's Black Root Liver Pijia Advised From Active Principle
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a patent product labeled Grove's Black Root Liver Pijia with reference to an active principle. The text mentions a river, Salome, and a price of 26 cents, but details are unclear and multiple names appear garbled.
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Grove
Salome
Roosevelt Address Draws Mega New Jersey Crowd
President Theodore Roosevelt visited Camp Sengirt New Jersey on July 4 drawing a massive crowd of supporters. He toured the National Guard encampment with Governor Morry and Miss Alice Roosevelt, delivering remarks on citizen soldiers and the duties of national defense. The Mayflower anchored offshore as Roosevelt spoke of war, duty, and the role of volunteers in national defense.
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Sengirt
N. J
Roosevelt
Renalrt
Mra
Rooinevelt
Alice Toosevelt
Famili Showinevelt
Onele
Atlantic Wigblands
Iinet
Aavole
Hout
Gaerne
Alwara
Alwose
Wardlor
Snow gas case jurisdiction settled in Sherman court
In Sherman Texas on July 24 the question of jurisdiction in the integrated Snow use was settled and the case is before Judge Bryantly chambers. The court overruled the pleadings of defendants seeking a different jurisdiction and held the case may be properly tried there with Pialudis presenting arguments.
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Ollaferro
Wella
Eee
Yeaterday
Star and Creavent OL
Pratt
Falu
Sherman
Texas
Bryantly Chambers
Einre
Pialudis
Simpler Sugar Refining Boosts War on Sugar Trust
San Francisco report outlines a plan by Colonel George MacFarlane to empower the Federal Sugar Company with a new refining method. The approach promises lower costs, transportation savings, and potential disruption of the sugar trust by shifting production efficiency and bloom. The article cites a president Sperkeley and details on refinery locations and projected profits, claiming a major impact on the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George MacFarlang
Houplald
Hawaii
Federal
Sigar Company
Ively Wat Galm
Ughr
Conroe
Boo
A. Bpreckely
Ugar
Macfarlane
Hie Ie Sugar Trust
Mwwk
Soros Eimw
Brade
Yonkers
Willy Crom
preMcHt Trier peoreRs
JCM
Mrolah Ceneriteala
Meadhved Aml
Waltek
Tiemere Seoinet
Advancing Rumor Mill on Rock Island System Unification
Special to The Port New York July 24 rumors swirl over Rock Island stock plans. Reported talks include a directors meeting by next week to discuss bond hopes and potential 4 percent collateral trust bonds tied to Rock Island stock with exchanges for two for one. Other whispers mention alliances with Mexican Central and possible short selling amid market chatter.
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New York
Rock Island
Wall Street
Mor
Edurest
Nock
Thit Ganpity
Atchison Revlon
Trier
Remora
Oklahoma
Gulé
Bohd
Ron Hatealie
Feo
Toulaville Agm Nashville
Massive Cotton Syndicate Merger Aims at Southern Control
New Orleans and New York see a major industrial trust in progress to buy and consolidate cotton empire assets across the South. A $1,000,000 deposit backs the plan while details show cash and preferred stock payments totaling substantial capitalization. Colonel S P McConnel directs talks as talks edge toward completion and govern ment impact looms.
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New Oricane
Conesumma
New Orleana
New York
Revere
New Orleans
Inmp
Asa
T. Miller
PL McConteoa
Contempt ruling targets Mother Jones case in Parkersburg
Judge Jackson found all defendants violated the injunction against efforts to persuade miners to strike. He suspended judgment on Mother Jones, warned of heavier penalties on further violations, and held other organizers and agitators accountable for provoking the work stoppage. Contributions to mine workers defense fund rise. leaders plan legal appeal and protest to Roosevelt.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Jackson
West Virginia
Mother Jones
Injvictien
Thomas Haggerty
Parkér
Hannetinn
Tintena
Viking
Clarksburg Fuel Company
Court of Equity
Eileen
Winera
Pal
Owl Company
Shy
Doe
Wilson
Mavende
Mitchele
Chicago
Joha Mitchell
Wolved
Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
United States Supreme Court
Mitchell
Farmers Institute at Gueydan Opens with Welcome
At Gueydan Vermilion parish the Farmers Institute led by Prof Dodson opened with a city welcome. An instrumental duet by Mira Dou and Mire Myers preceded remarks by Dodson and a vocal by Lonle Troman Ang. Colonel Rehulor shared his experiences and a paper on crop rotation was presented, drawing about 400 attendees.
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Mia Lonle Troman Ang
Voral
Charles Rehulor
Easlieratti
Ree Pignters
Ore
Miss Doss
Myers
Ies Brown
Paneer
Isorgia
Ion Whee
Waou
Farmers Institute Held Under Prof Dodson Direction
Crowley Louisiana July 24 Farmers Institute held today with strong turnout. Prof W R Dodson directed sessions with speakers Prof Stornes of Georgia Prof Dupuy of New Iberia Dr Fred Mayer of Opelousas and local leaders. City council granted a franchise for an electric railway with plans to extend to Morgan City. license and gambling restrictions discussed.
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Farmers’ Institute
Uodel
Dodeon
New Iberia
Ihs
Medars
Jonn A. Melkenny
Fr. Myles
Pollen Jury
Patiall
Morsin City
Donorl
Orn
Iqnor
Fatal Railroad Wreck Near McConnellesville Ohio
At noon a Muskingum area freight wreck near McConnellesville killed two and injured many more. A train jumped a trestle collapsing, with several passengers and crew listed among the injured. Rescue teams from nearby towns aided in medical care and airlifted the most seriously hurt.
Morgan's purchase of shipping line blocked by payment failure
London reports claim J P Morgan failed to complete payments for an Atlantic shipping purchase. Circular notes that Morganization of the Atlantic line may not occur despite speculation. White Star and other lines withdraw centralized management, while a high price is cited as the sticking point.
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Snecini
New York
London
British and North American Steam Navigation
Daily Express
Yeaterday
Americao
White Star
Dominion
Bierman
Morgai
Shipping at Port Arthur Port Arthur July 2
The oil carrying steamer Atlig under Captain Fenlon arrived at Port Arthur today found loaded with 64 000 barrels of crude oil. It sailed for New York after loading. The tanker Maverick with barge PS entered port and began taking on oil for New York. The steamer Iria is set to sail Friday for Galveston and will run regular trips thereafter.
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Port Arthur
Verna
Aol
Atlig
Fenlon
Natlopalis and Pipe Lae Company
New York
Standard of
Tas No
Maverick
Takihe
Cieri 1
Ateo
Iria
Galveston
Greve's Black Root Liver Pills Item
An 19th century medical notice touts Greve's Liver Pills made from Black Root with an active principle likened to calomel and other strong laxatives. It presents claims of efficacy and compares it to standard purgatives of the era.
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Greve
Bo Bad
Grove's Chronic Chill Cure Brings Quick Relief
An advertisement for Grove's Chronic Chill Cure claims to cure the chills and cold symptoms using a vegetable tonic blend. It lists ingredients like bark compounds and sarsaparilla and credits Pure Medicine Co of St. Louis as the manufacturer.
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GROVE
Purte Medicine Co
St. Louis
Estimates Submitted for Buffalo Bayou Fiscal 1904 Funds
Special to The Post reports estimates allotted for Buffalo Bayou improvements in 1904 amount to 700000 for completion and 3406000 for special projects. Galveston and Washington figures show river and harbor work including the Galveston Channel and river dredging options totaling hundreds of thousands to millions in various line items.
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Buffalo Bayou
Waahingon
Capri C
Tilehe
Twallisl
Galveston
Tony Wele
Wailostun
Birhor
RMA
SAGAN
Bermejillo Hold-Up and Train Robbery Reported
A masked group stopped a bond passenger train near Bermejillo, Durango, taking money and escaping with at least three men seen fleeing the scene. Authorities and a security alert are in place as the investigation continues and a closer watch is kept for suspects and return of the stolen funds.
Unclear Texan Oil Rig Exhibition Noted
A garbled Saratogi Texas report describes an oil drilling exhibition with rigs named The Tlooks Wweel Ney 2 and The Brtee Wella. The piece mentions sharpening, testing, and water handling while noting no damage and routine operations on the two rigs.
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Saratogi
Texas
Wweel Ney 2
Anichor
Humber
Merger Affects New Orleans Public Utilities Consolidation
A chaotic description outlines a merger uniting electric street railway and gas utilities in New Orleans under Pearss4 Syndicate and The Pearson syndicate of Philadelphia. It hints at funding, stock shares, and planned plant expansion with potential government involvement and future reform implications.
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New Orleans
Pearss4
St. Charles
Atreat Railway
Bennett Railway Stick
Tall Hickker
Taylor Fair Association Officers Elected and Dates Decided
Taylor Texas July 2 The Taylor Fair Association held its annual meeting and elected officers and directors. John B Pumphrey G Yakey were named to positions with secretary J Bo Burke. other trustees listed include J Th Pumphrey G Vi King J Kl ock J M Thompson van Allan and Wa dite. The association scheduled fair dates July 2 3 and 4. Members report last fair met high expectations and the event was well received.
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Taylor
Texas
Assalition
hoMbera
John B. Pumphrey
G. Yakey
J. Bo Burke
John Th Pumphregy
G. Vi
King
Klock
J. M
Thompson
van Alliaon
Wadite
Unclear text formatting from damaged OCR
Damaged OCR text references Washington July 4 and a Dr Wilson captured at Bluefelts with a party. Mentions senators Hank, Kim, and Caren. talks of sparing Wilson's life and political actions. No clear event dates or verifiable locations beyond vague names.
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Woshington
Nicorigua
HNL
Wilson
Bluefelts
Wileae
Hank Aes
Kim
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William N.o Warner
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Oaln
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Motta
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Marilin Brown
Parkenburg
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Foster
Bop
K. H. Cawthon & Oy
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Main St
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Main Se
Merchants National Bank OF
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I. Cannon
TATA
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Pridtig
C.M. Harcourt
Asy't
Croquet
Pillot
Capt. Riche
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Wiest
Lyle Gerentiley
Rao
Lington
Alventon Oil
Folay- Mn
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Uo Poe
Ceoin
Gilveston
Harbal
Pine
Stete Coote
Tuyegooksa
Ile Chea
Rohitaiee
Leers
Shaq
Frosot
Soulp Vine
Bermejillo
City of Mexico
Merniejilie
State of Durango
Muinlag Ag
Rackner
Hhickner
Paag
Saratoga
EFFEC
Taylor Fair Association
Sas
Ranches
Cotta
Arivem
Bor
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