Populist Convention in Texas Set to Shape Fusion Fight
The May 3 gathering in Texas aims to decide if fusion with labor elements can control the middle-of-the-road and anti Bryan factions. Leaders like Evans and Sikes weigh risks as caucuses convene to organize anti fusion forces and potential Gate Chairman Bradley backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrth
Texas
Fam Evans
Sid
Brick Pomeroy
Feion
Ohio
Sikes
Memphis
Greenback Party
Labor Union
Fo Tracey
Datis
Bryan
Cincinnati
Wie Kearby
Park
Parker
Amony
Bradley
Erath County
Ety Hall
Populists in Texas County Seek Primaries Shift
May 4 report outlines Texas Hill County populists collaborating with Democrats and Republicans to influence the county ticket. Becket, a Republican ally, signals possible cross party votes while Populists aim to nominate candidates who can beat the Democrats. Comptroller race scrutiny focuses on Love versus Finley amid calls for reforms and party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oivens
Texas
Tee Hill
Regin
Repul- RD
Congressian
Lip
Ripley
Republicado
Pem- Mi
Matter Beck
Ogin
Beck
Burke Cochran
Mees
Jones
Four skilled men to guard important state government branches
A call for four capable, seasoned men to oversee and protect the essential and intricate operations of the state government, emphasizing competence and daily necessity.
Democratic County Convention At Del Rio Names Delegates
Curtis received instruction for commissioner as Democratic county convention met at the court house. R G Hudson elected chairman and A H Horn secretary. Delegates chosen to state and congressional conventions include L J Bailey J Cox George Buchanan B F Howard Dr J B Mower and J M Werne tt etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
del Rio
Texas
R. G. Hudson
A. H. Horn
Lyman J. Bailey
J. Cox
George Buchanan
B. F. Howard
J. B. Mower
J. Mf. Wernett
8. R. Cook
Joseph McMahan
John B. Wernett
Joseph JD. Sayers
KK. W. Finley
Charles Rogan
BP. Curtis
W. W. Turney
J. M. Goggin
Ruge
J. J
COLLIS COUNTY PRIMARIES PROMISE BUZZ IN NORTH TEXAS
The May primary election in Collin County centers North Texas political interest as voters choose Bailey’s successor in Congress. Gough, Randell, and other candidates campaign hard with rivals seeking advantage. Several state contenders join the race, heightening the contest.
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Pitth
McKihney
Texas
Collin County
North
G. B. Randell
J. W. Bailey
Congress
J. R. Gough
Randell
Bailey
Haily Cays
Campatan
Contested Texas Primaries Stir Galveston and Waxahachie
Letters and notices report disputes over candidate Henry Henderson in Mexia and a Galveston county Democratic convention call for June 1. Details include past voting totals, accusations of misreporting, and factional disagreements in Waxahachie about nomination procedures and county representation.
Denton County Primary Results Show Narrow A. M. Lova Lead
In Denton Texas on May 2 the Denton County primaries reveal A M Lova leading Finley by 14 votes after the April 21 vote. B Carswell defeated Steph ens by 144 votes with Wallace 3132 to Carswell 1867 and Stephens 123.
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Denton County
Denton
Texas
A. M. Lova
Finley
Friacda
Tt. B. Carswell
Grat
Stephens
Wallace
Carnwell
Wheeler County Democratic Convention Endorses State Administration
Wheeler County Texas April 28 delegates instructed for J. J H. Stephens for Congress and D. B. Decker for representative to support the present state administration from governor to superintendent of public instruction. Other delegates uninstructed as the convention closed.
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Wheeler County
Mollctia
Texas
Whesler County
Congress
J. J H. Stephens
D. B. Decker
Savage Democratic State Senate Candidate Preaches in Denton
Hon Georges W Savage Democratic nominee for State Senator from the Thirty first District spoke in Denton last Saturday and stayed to preach at Pearl Street Christian Church. A Montague county native and former legislator, he was noted as a strong representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Denton
Texas
Georges W. Savage
Alatrictwig
Pearl Street
Gossett Heads to Navarro County Through Hillaporo
Hillaporo Texas May 2 Hon Ham Gossett passed through here last night en route to Navarro county. He was confident about his forthcoming plans and addressed locals briefly before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gossett
Hillaporo
Texas
Ham Gossett
Navarro County
James B. Farley of Rockport Texas Dies in Office Bid
James B. Farley of Rockport Texas, born 1885 in Monroe and New Orleans area, longtime Wells Fargo Express agent, served as councilman and county commissioner. He moved from Cleburne to Rockport about five years ago for health reasons and died while serving as mayor as a Republican businessman candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Texas
James B. Farley
Loula
Cheauteau
Louisiana
Monroe
New Orleans
Express Company
Parley
Cleburne
Counciliman
Alice
Wells, Fargo & Co
S Express
Stumping Borque Challenges Burke in Congressional Race
A political figure challenges Burke to a public stump meeting, offering to attend Burke's appointments if Burke agrees to debate. The candidate expresses determination to meet whenever possible, signaling active campaigning and readiness for appearances.
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Borque
Burke
Navarro
Bailey in Dallas Ahead of Democratic County Convention
Bailey is expected in Dallas tomorrow and will likely stay until after the democratic county convention is held on Saturday in Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Controxsman
Bailey
Democratic Party meetings traced across Texas counties
Reports from multiple towns in Texas dated May show Democratic executives calling meetings to select county delegates for district and state conventions. Uninstructed delegates are noted in Brackett and Roby while Burnet aims to back Joseph W. Bailey for the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Temple
Hall County
Brackett
Texas
Roby
Fisher County
Caldwell
Supreme Court Proceedings Report From Austin List of Appeals
The Supreme Court at Austin on May 2 heard refined appeals including International and Great Northern Railroad v Dalwigh and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe v Estelle Sister from various counties. Dismissals for lack of jurisdiction included Stewart v Crowley and Cleaver v Z Duke. Details include granted cases like G J Long vs Chicago Rock Island and Texas Halfway, and various certified questions and resets set for May 21.
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Intenational
Great Northern Railroad Company
Herman Dalwigh
Bexar
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Estelle Sister
Tarrant
Agera
W. H. Acers
Clay
A. Galloway
State National Bank
Meraenthaler Linotype Company
G. R
Hood
Anus Stewart
Mildred M. Crowley
Galveston
EB. P. Cleaver
Duke
Montague
G. J. Long
Chicago
Rock Island and Texas Halfway Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Va. C
Va. C. W. Grifffth, From Presdio, Submitted: J. 8, Cowerhill Et al
Court of Appeals Proceedings Galveston May 3
In the First court of appeals the cases heard include International and Great Northern Railroad Company versus T Anthony from Houston and Wivet National Bank versus J C White et al from Grimes. The panel addressed appeals from firmed actions involving D Dedman et al and Hapsood Company et al in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Galveston
Texas
International and Great Northern Railroad Company
Legal docket highlights from multiple Texas counties cases
A string of appellate entries from Fort Bend Fayetta Brazoria Gregg Gregg Harris Jefferson Galveston DeWitt and others lists parties such as Amanda M Eliis J C Harrison Mary Freidenhorn Leifert Bros Western Union Telegraph Company Sally Burgess and Island City Savings Bank. Cases cover remands affirmations reversals and filings with dates and county origins.
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Amanda M. Eliis
J.C. Harrison
Fort Bend
Mary Freidenhorn
J. R. Adama
Fayetta
A. P. Lacy
George Gentry
Ruel
Jason McDaniel
L. Chipske
Grimea
Leifert Bros
Galveston, la Porte and Houston Railway Company
Galveston
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sally Burgess
Jefferson
Steves Va
Bryan
Brazoria
T. F. Phelps
Farmers’ National Bask
Waller
Pinwon Ot al
Johnson &, Crawford
George M
Fire destroys several Texas homes in early May
In Austin on May 3 a large two story frame house at Seventh Street occupied by Lizette Duval burned completely. Loss about 5000 dollars, insurance partially covering. Fire blamed on a defective electric light wire. Also May 3 a residence belonging to A P Boyd near Paris Texas was destroyed by fire, valued about 1500 dollars with 1000 furniture insured. Origin unknown. May 2 near Gilmer Texas a residence owned by Dr H C yt son burned with contents, property loss around 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
No. Tleast Seventh Artest
Lizette Duval
Almore
Paris
Tesas
A. P. Boyd
Gilmer
Dr H
Wilton
New Bank Opens in Colorado and Texas Area
A new financial institution begins operations in Colorado and Texas with initial capital reported between 50 000 and 500 000 dollars. Edward Rines serves as president and cashier. The bank aims to support local commerce and deposit services in Nocona and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Edward Rines
Presig
Denton Daily Office Purchases and Financial Notes
In Denton on May 2 the office of The Pout reports purchases and financial entries. A $225 charge is noted for a local transaction, with partial references to Corrigan Texas brands and a forward advance of 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pout
Denton
Terns
Cherries A
Smallpox Outbreak Discourages Family Isolation in Texas
The report notes smallpox spreading across Texas for eight to ten months. It describes households where one infected family member must stay home, forcing the rest of the family to risk exposure while no public hospital or pavilion is established to isolate patients. It mentions Ike as a referenced figure in the discourse.
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Ike
Texas
Texas Specials Report From Quintana To Tyler Items
A roundup from towns across Texas notes quarantines opened under Dr HM B Carlton control at Quintana and government air condition grounds near Hearne. Ex Governor Hogg spoke at Denton then Denison. Nocona hosts Montague summer normal June 21 to July 7 led by conductor J M Heim. Floresville reports a 17 year old girl Miss Sherpie dies after convulsions. Temple mentions wild hogs driving farmers to protect crops. Austin campus hosts Wooldridge prize winner Wilbur Price Alley with subject The Victor of Marengo. Hillsboro pursues free rural delivery with Grandview. Tyler Cotton Mills shutter season. Taylor oil firms end seed processing. Trinity worker injured by falling tie near a rail line. Dallas library drive aims for $40,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie for a new building. Fort Worth notes Young Men’s Christian Association talks about a $40,000 city association building. Other items include University of Alexandria professor resignation, and a drowning in Cottonwood Creek near Robstown with Mexican cemetery interment.
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Quintana
HM. B. Carlton
Hearne
Pleasent Lake
Govewnl
Denton
Hogg
Denison
Brookshire
Nocona
Montague County
J. M. Heim
Floresville
Miss Sherpie
Voume Indy
Brackett
Hawail
Temple
Grandview
Taylak
Taylor Cotton Oil Works
Taylor Oil Company
Trinity
Lea
Robert McCall
Dallas
Andrew Carnogle
Rockland
Gilland Place
Hillsboro
Hintechinaop
Ap Milstead
C. Hughes
F. M. Booth
Austin
University of Alexan
Math H. Liddell
Nin
Roshbud
Cottonwood Creek
Hort Worth
Lewis
Young Men's Christian
Tyler
John M
Sour Lake Mineral Resort Reopens After Hotel Renovation
Sour Lake Springs Co announces the hotel is open with a major renovation under new management. The main hotel at Sour Lake is refreshed with updated rooms carpets and tapestries while M D Watson & Wace of Tempe oversee catering and guest services for a revived season of visitors and travelers.
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Condita
Mint
Wheadon
Russell Blakely
New Orleana
Sour Lake Springs Co
Sour Lake
Woolan
M. D. Watson & Wace
Teme
Light fruit shipments and local labor talks in Galveston
Island City notices report strawberry shipments to be heavy once weather improves. A strike dynamic favors carpenters with some contractors granting higher wages while the builders exchange Holds firm. The U S Civil Service announces June 20 1900 exams in Galveston for Customs service positions open to all qualified citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Builders’ Exchange
United States Civil Service Commission
Customs
United States
Board of Examiners
Custom House
B.C
Board of Oxaminern
Local Weather and Military Movements Reported
Strawberries recovering after dry spell as shipments resume. A crate price as low as 15 dollars from League City reflects condition of berries. United States Marshal Grant arranges export of four Chinese nationals convicted of unlawful residence. Deputy Dorrough will depart June 20 with prisoners in San Francisco. Captain Weaver and Battery G ordered to Portrodg Monroe Virginian on July 1 as fort occupancy plans proceed. The eventual battery to occupy the fort remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Grant
United States Court
Dorrough VI
San Francisco
Weaver
Monroe
Virginian
Temple named water superintendent amid city business
The board of water commissioners elected B. M. Temple as superintendent at 9100 monthly. Secretary Donnelly was re elected. City officials and visitors from Dallas and Galveston attended. A Tremont guest and a Rock Island and Southern Pacific representative arrived or departed, with others vacationing in Texas. A San Jacinto Day display donated $50 to Rotenberg’s attic fund. Marriages announced include Nall and Bether Walker, Lewis Matthews and Mary Monnell, Waller and Zoe Chilton, Kleinman and Katy Aull.
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Board of Water Commissioners
B. M. Temple
Donnelly
Euauing Ven
Elly Council
Manning Shannon
Dallan
Elly
G. Senter
Dalley
Galveston
Gus
Bestimong
Ely
Tremont
J. BE. Miore
Temple
Southern Pacific
W. B. Mulvey
Southern Pacific Tailway Company
Houston
Wan
George W. Andrews
The
Rock Inland Railway Company
Fort Worth
Dart
United States Court
Waring
Texas
Minson Katto
Beatrice
San Jacinto
Rotenberg
Virgiell. Nall
Mies Bether Walker
Lewis Matthews
Mary Monnell
James Waller
Zoe HB. Chilton
William R. B. McFvern
Minn Lara V. Rowene
Henry Kleinman
Milas Katy Aull
Unclear Names Listed From Multiple Cities and People
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals and places including Wolcott Washington F. W. Moore and Sam A. Hobson with scattered cities such as Houston Copenhagen New Orleans Detroit and Cleveland. The text appears to be a partial roster or index of persons and locales with no cohesive event or narrative.
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Wolcott
Washington
F. W. Moore
Louie
Wy Kogae
Tell City
Ind
Red Price
City
Bbg. Cannon
St. Lonia
A. Nowning
Houston
Sam A. Hobson
Texan
I. Foremen
Copenhagen
Luciir Voorhies
New Orlans
M. Elisabeth Hall
New Orleane
Morris Cohen
Chicago
HF. Vv. Merphy
Kanais City
Sam Lewin
Nouth Bend
C. Db. Morey
Loule
Underwood
Columbia
Laouls
Wilson
Brazoria
Ralph T Aldred
Detroit
J. McGune
New York
Dawn
Palestine
J. F Weeks
Jacksonville
Melaunghiln
Bath
T. Ff. Kenney
Kansan City
Gus Wall
Beaumont
W. G. Lee
Cleveland
Ohio
Bonham Cotton Mill Moves Toward Charter and Start
The Bonham cotton mill announces the second installment of subscriptions collected in May. Ten percent of the $150,000 capital stock has been paid to the treasurer, a charter will be applied for, and directors plan to begin operations to purchase machinery and erect the factory. A committee, Megara, J. C. Saunders, A. B. Scarborough, and J. M. Wells, recently returned from Georgia North Carolina and New England for further information on the project.
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Bonham
Texas
Bonham Cotton Mille
Megara
J. C. Saunders
A. B. Scarborough
J. M. Wells
Georgia
North
Lina
New England
Fuel for Force in Scott's Emulsion
Claiming cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion builds nervous, muscular, and digestive strength. The ad promotes this fuel for bodily force and urges purchase for 1.00 from all druggists Scott and Homne chemists New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Howne
New York
Masonic Home Dedication Draws Thousands to Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas May. Preparations for the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home dedication on June 12 proceed. A two story brick building under construction will add four dormitories and expand sleeping capacity. Since February 1, inmate intake has eased due to crowded conditions. Dr Frank Rainey reports progress and anticipates about 2000 visitors with railroads offering reduced excursion rates.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Massenie Witown’ and Orphans
la i
Frank Rainey
Manonle
Belton Cotton Mill site chosen for Colton project
Belton Texas May 2 The Belton Cotton Mill board of directors selects land between the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific and Texas railways for the mill location. They will acquire adjacent acres for offices and writings, transfer papers will be executed soon, and construction will begin to install machinery as quickly as possible. The site is described as a pretty eastern city location.
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Helton
Texas
Belton Cotton Mill
Board of Trade Roome
Gevern Acran
W. J. Venable
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe
Missiouplanvas and
Adaotors
Alty
Panhandle Wheat Crop Nears Record Breaker
Fort Worth and Denver City railroad officials forecast a likely record wheat harvest in Northwest Texas Panhandle, predicting the greatest crop since 1801. The Panhandle crop is praised as abundant and of superior quality, with near harvest and market optimism rising for nationwide impact.
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ISML
Fort Worth
Texan
Denver City
Texas
Panhandle
United States
Texans Registered At New York Hotels
Special to The Post reports Texans listed as lodging in New York hotels including Ooreleynoeld and Barrett at the Holland A J Nelme at the Imperial Reed at the Normandie and Frank Bikecplingky with family at the Bartholdi plus Waco- A Goldstein at the Vendome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ooreleynoeld
Barrett and Wife
Holland, Houston
A. J. Nelme
Imperial
R. (. Reed
Normandie
Frank Bikecplingky
Bartholdi
Waco
A, Goldstein
the Vendome
Two Boys Burned In Home Fire Incident In Navasota
In Navasota Texas on May 3 two young sons of William Jerichon tried to start a fire at their home around 4 pm. A flame burst the can explode and both boys suffered severe burns the elder about 10 or 11 years old faces grave injuries with limited survival chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Texas
William Jerichon
Mitchell vs International and Great Northern Railroad verdict
A district court jury awarded Mitchell $7000 against the International and Great Northern Railroad Company in a personal injuries suit filed May 38. The trial spanned two days with the verdict returned in favor of the plaintiff.
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Parentine
Texans
Mitchell Ve. International and Great Northern Railroad Company
Sait
Date Agen
District Court
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Davis
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Hellen
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Customs Examination
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Bonham Cotton Mill
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