Rains County Nominates M Cain For State Senator
Texas convention at Warmersville selects M Cain of Rains County as nominee for state senator after a close vote. Delegations from Collin Hunt and Rains approve Cain by 18 to 17 after county delegates split, with Byrd of Hunt and Calin amid shifting support.
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Rains County
Texas
Warmersville
M. Cain
Hunt Spain
Cain
Harrie
Cnts
Byrd
Hunt County
Calin
Huh County
Dark
Ayiite
Senaeeentiin
Senatoriaey
Farwearsville
Aof Collin
Hunt
Raines
T. Pie
Alns County
Airinan
Re. W. Perkins
Collin County
Die Rains
Wmmitien
Aek
W. W. Clendenning
T. M. Cale
Hylns
Mollin
TM Caln
Reton County
Mte
Calan
Be a Conditional Withdrawal From the Texas Race
Congressman R. Knfenfeld, touring the state, issues a statement to Smith County readers on primary race dynamics. He cites past Van Zandt County general voting margins and claims Smith County’s support could have secured the nomination, noting conditional withdrawal implications for the campaign.
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Texas
R. Kgnfenfeld
Inio
Thin Aly
Isruel
Smith County
Rosselli
Pri- PW
van Zandt
Weelaine Wit
Thir
Dem
Becond Primary Ordered In Texas June 26
June 20 Texas reports a second primary for June 26 to decide contests between VBH Joney of Calvert and W Rubile of Bremend for sheriff. Some precinct offices go to a second race. Goodlett’s statement notes omitted nominating support and potential race plans.
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VBH
Joney
Calvert 4
W. Rublile
Bremend
Tite
Goodlett
H. Th
Bett E Negro
Chappell WW
Evening Press
Death of Mrs A J Sowell in Catry Point
Died at age unknown in Catry Point on June 16 1002 in Teras. Mary Sowell widow of A J Sowell is mourned by family and friends with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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A. J. Sowell
Catry Point
Tixay
Teras
Mary
Tragic death recounts early Texan settlers and heroes
Tillan wife of A. 7. Sowell of Captain FL. G. and Sarah Suen born in Gonzales county Va. Grandfather Dr. John Z. Tinsley aided Green De Witt's colony at the confluence of the rivers. Tinsley helped arm the Texian army. his house served as headquarters during General Houstons stay in Gonzales. Two daughters had died earlier. She died of consumption and was laid to rest in Uvalde beside a daughter. her husband had taken his family toward Del Rio seeking relief.
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Sowell
FL. G
Sarah
Suen
Gonzales
John Z. Tinsley
Green de Witt
Outales
Trinste
Santa Anna
Texas
Trisley
Tera
General Houster
Tingsley
Mia Wis O Brindaloce
Isang Tinsley
Uvalde
del Ito
Mr. Sowell
Fatal shotgun shooting in Sherman sparks manhunt
John Willborn, about 40, dies after a shotgun blast near Coulineville as Jim Dial, a young man, fires during a family dispute. A warrant for Jim Dial is issued for murder as posses scour the area and neighbors reel from the violent incident. The encounter follows a prior quarrel over a shot fired the previous night and involves Willborn’s daughters and kin attempting to intervene.
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Jim Dial
John Wall
Willborn
Dial
John Willhorn
Curmer
Ai Dipl
Jim Dink
Mal
Invitation to President Roosevelt for Dallas visit
A Dallas delegation tours Denison Texas to invite President Roosevelt to visit Dallas in October. The group includes Horri A. Morris H B Hint and L Molladil with other officials and bankers from Dallas Waco Ennis and Alvarado. Colonel J M Stanifer arranges the trip with local political and business leaders aboard a Katy fixer named Stoneleigh.
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Texas
Katy
Stoneleigh
Dallas
Washington
Roosevelt
Horri A. Morris
National Exchange Bank
H. B. Hint
Customa
Molladil
Farm and Ranch
GL. Mobaurin
Julene E. Schneider
Paul Waples
G. T. Boynton
Waco Capitalat
Mirio
Sansom
Intteliant
Alvarado
Lewis Winger
Ennis
Penlyon
Oglenby
Satyaiiing Sargion
J. M. Staniifer
Thiterson
N. J
Woxllington
Thole Blamwell
Fl Pass
St Louis
State recovers land in Webb and Archer counties
In the Twenty sixth district court in Austin Judge ruled for the State in the case against Thomas O Connor. The State recovers about 20000 acres in Webb county and 640 acres in Archer county. Lands traced to ancient Spanish grants were claimed by the Attorney General. The decision anticipates eventual recovery of about 200000 acres held by various parties under these grants.
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Austin
Texas
Sixth District
Thoias O'Connor
Webb County
Bridget Mahoney
Archer County
Machinists Organize Texas District Lodge 23
Dallas June 20 The Staite convention of the International Association of Machinists fully organized district lodge No. 23 with jurisdiction over Texas. Membership exceeds 1000 and all Texas localities are reported organized. Strikes on the Texas and Pacific and International and Great Northern railroads are standing as unsatisfactory. the union receives support nationwide. Officers elected include President Ho Them of Cla- Durie and First Vice President F A Allison of Denison. General secretary treasurer T E Moore of Bly Springs, Nene Hansen of Marshall, D Malone of Fort Worth, W Sibelak of Palestine. Next annual meeting set for Fort Worth on the first Monday in April.
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Texas
International Association of Machiniyts
Union Machinixta
Texas and Pacific
International
Great Northern
Cla- Durie
F. A. Allison
Denison
Bly Springs
Nene W. (. Hansen
Marshall
D. Malone
Lecture by Dr Dixon at Texas B Y P U encampment in La Porte
Dr A C Dixon spoke on Christian Science and religion while the La Porte B Y P U convened. Officers were reelected and a small financial deficit was made up as the group discussed next year’s encampment with La Porte as favored site.
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la Forty
Fruett
Dallas
Ala
Ubing
Sy. Yangrove
la Torre
Moy Hothlig
Vlalt
Woxahaohle
San Marcos
Miyor Wi. M. Figtey
le Morte
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Museum
Arlngton
George W. McCall
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A. ©. Tilxon
Boston
Wisen
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Hr Dixon
Dixon
Philippines
England
Flo
América
Smiley
Howston
Galveston
Learhin
Epworth League Conference at Navasota Texas
The Epworth League met in Navasota on June 20 led by Miss Murphy of Fintonia. Officers elected include President Mr King Navasota and J Jaimb as treasurer. Papers on The League and The Children and The League In the Texas Conference were read. Rev Horner and Rev Haygood led services. next meeting planned in Galveston with August officer meeting in Houston.
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Navasota
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Miss Murphy
Fintonia
J. M. Dawson
Groveton
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Phillips
Jacksonville
Mollie Thvin
Houston
di Cyyumen
Virgie Kelly
Longview
Abbie Whither
Galveston
Mary Hotchkiss
Austin
Constance Oxley
Calvert
Jaimb
Horner
Anderson
Hey. A. J
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Helmpstead
J. KB. Green
Central
Revival at Columbus Street Baptist Church Draws Large Crowds
Waco Texas June 10. Columbus Street Baptist Church hosts Evangeliat Sid Williams in a revival with Pastor Bowers. Crowds grow nightly as listeners fill the shed. Converts and new church members are reported as preachers from across the state attend Baylor University's Bible school led by Prof. Brown.
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Columbus Street
Williams
Bible School
Baylor University
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Brown
Methodist Cuero district conference opens in Hasleteville
The Cuero district Methodist conference convened in Hasleteville Texas with twelve charges and four delegates from each charging. Rev J W Slovall of Cuero presiding and sessions begin at 8.0 with substantial business on the agenda.
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Methodist District Conference
Hasleteville
Texas
Methodist Conference
Cuero District
J. W. Slovall
Cuero
Epworth League District Conference Inspires Town Delegates
Town buzzes with Epworth League district conference delegates meeting in the city. Citizens, aided by The Post, entertain and welcome attendees as events unfold across the morning.
Woman's Missionary Society District Meeting Opens in Bastrop
The annual district meeting of the Woman's Foreign Mission Society of the Texas conference Methodist Episcopal Church South began in Bastrop at 6 p.m. Delegates are arriving by train as an interesting service is anticipated. The event reflects ongoing missionary work within the Texas conference.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Bastrop
Texas
Woman's Foreign Mission Society of the
Texas Conference
Methodist Episcopal Chorcb
South
Colored Baptist Assembly to Convene in Wharton
The Colored Baptist association will meet in Wharton on June 26 with a large crowd expected and an engaging program arranged for the occasion.
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Colored Baptist Association
Wharton
Texas
Bloody Battle Over Watering Place Near El Paso Texas
Reports reach El Paso of a violent clash over a water source thirty five miles from Tucumcari New Mexico between cattleman Bud Lie and residents led by Lee. Lee and an older man engaged guards with long rifles as armed men attacked near springs. several died, Lee surrendered to authorities.
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Texas
Vows Bey
N. M. Bud Lie
Sone Eprigge
Lee
Tim
Nina
Lee Ain
Pariser
Gallaher Murder Case Set For Trial In Cuero
Witnesses are being summoned in the Gallaher murder case. In Galveston Texas on June 2 the case was set for trial in Cuero on June 25. Subpoenas have been issued for Galveston witnesses though many have moved away. Virgil Gallaher is charged with murdering Ole mother in the city in August 1900. He had previously been convicted but the sentence was reversed by the court of criminal appeals.
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Galveston
Texas
Triad
Cuero
Galvestos Witndates
Virgil Gallaher
Ole Mother
Thin Elty
Anguet
Galveston County Hall
Rice Growers Meet Express Satisfaction With Yearly Results
In Galveston on June 20 the Rice Growers Association of America held a Gartenverein gathering. Members praised last year’s progress with high attendance and social duration after adjournment. The group announced plans as part of the year’s review and social program.
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Galveston
Texas
Astoulnation of
America
Gartenverein
South Texas
Spanish Steamers Load Lumber for Liverpool at Port Arthur
G Soler & Co load the Spanish steamer Brieste with timber and cotton for Liverpool while Rowan De Larringer waits for lumber export. The orange blossom excursion steamer Lawrence of Orange ta sails home weekly with crowds. Drought reduces barrel quality and size as Gaffey Co advances a large cooperage plant on Taylor Bayou near refinery No 2. Mayor Woolworth cleans streets and boosts town appeal as prices ease.
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Liverpool
Port Arthur
Texas
Gaffey Company
Taylor Bayou
Refinery No. 2
Woolworth
Murder in Bandera County Arrest Resistance
Dan Micke)l was robbed of funds and Andrus Sanchez fled toward Bandera Mall back but was caught by Sheriff Zolior about six miles out. An attempted arrest ended with Sanchez shot but alive, and part of the stolen money was recovered.
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Roenne
Texas
Dan Micke
Andrus Sanchez
Bandera
Zolior
Sanches
Gus Taylor Bond Posted After Assault Charge
Gus Taylor is released on a 200 dollar bond after being charged with assault on a female in Prince County. The district attorney's office announced the bail amount and pending court date.
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Gus Taylor
Femaiac Hin
D. A. Ate
Prince @ coully
Occupation Taxes Paid in Twenty Two Texas Counties
June 20 Austin report shows occupation taxes collected in twenty two principal Texas counties over the past year. Revenue largely held steady as losses from liquor licenses were offset by increases in other merchandise taxes and related receipts across counties. The table lists figures for each county including Bexar Galveston Trarrant and Navarro with varying totals.
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Austin
Texas
McLeynin
Grayeon
Bell
Maso
Fayette
Mt Lamour
Navarro
Department Notes Report Authorities for Benevolent Insurance Firms
Austin grants authority to Conforter Verein of Kendall County and Home Praternal Benefit Association of Marshall Texas to operate in the state. Officials and business travelers from Grayson, Meridia, and Caldwell discuss filings, court actions, land applications, and school board matters as the state agencies process registrations and financial transactions.
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Vesa
Conforter Verein
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Home Praternal Benefit Association
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Supreme Court
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A. Ragland
Dallas
Porre Bank
Land policy debate and charter filing headline items
Reports from Austin on land pricing for school lands sparking concern for settlers and debates over public land value. Also notes on the Texas Co-Operative association charter with many city branches and a forthcoming legislative report.
Temple Topics and Violence Amid Mixed Usual Notices
A garbled report notes a clash at a Temple Texaa area saloon with a negro cook involved and resulting injuries. injuries described as non dangerous. Also listed are school tenure tallies for Temple and neighboring districts and an organ project for the First Methodist church with plans and donors.
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Texaa
Ten- Bensee
Willimore Wow
UN Negro
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de Wan
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New York
Engineer Drowned at Port Arthur in Texas
The article notes a drowning of an engineer from the steamer J M Guffey near Port Arthur Texas on June 10 with details of a harbor mishap and a separate accident involving a car and two ball games in Temple. It mentions names Mire George A Witleos dr abster Mixes Hosha Poett and others in a survey overturn incident with injuries described as minor.
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George A
Witleos
Dr. and Abster
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Texas
Archibald
Hind
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