Encampment plans in Brenham amid heavy rainfall losses
Brenham news notes a fund drive for an artillery encampment at Blackbridge and Sutler plazas, while officials discuss site arrangements. Government rainfall data show 47.27 inches for the year to May, with a drought-threatened corn outlook. Local editorials urge river management to prevent floods. A Brenham funeral and several marriages are reported, including Captain Sloan’s mother Mrs. Lizabeth Sloan.
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Artillery
Signal Corps
Thong
Ben Schmid
Henry Grote
Field Artillery
Igias Nowakowsky
Blackbridge Park
Fieames's
Fireman's Park
Schmit
Trornton Boone
Navarota
Waco
Batericelots
Second Infantry
Craplan J.G. Sloan
Union Depot
Joieph Rogers
Criba
Kansas
Missouri
Brazos
Brentam
Winititty
Diddings
Washington County
Burewom
Kilzaborh Ponthresa Grihem Sloat
J. CG. Lawn
Santa Fe and Central Railroad
Min Sivan
Hester
Aond
Hector
Ones
TV New York Bus Story Boosts Grape-Nuts Health Claim
An anecdotal notice credits Mr. BC Hosaris and Mrs. Hazard with promoting Grape-Nuts through a New York wholesale grocer's detour to a farm on Stalin Island. An official, aided by a grape-nuts gift, recovers and attributes his improved health to the cereal and its nutrient claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BC. Hosaris
New York
Stalin Ieland
Howe
Hazard
Hin
Sean
Haxard
Ayatom
Wed
Iron trade outlook dampens as prices fall in May review
The Iron Age reports a weak market with buyers waiting and prices slipping. In Pittsburgh the iron industry faces discouraging signals as producers offer lower prices, aiming to curb production amid possible coking downs. Presidential election year adds uncertainty for demand and price recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Iron Age
Irom
Steel
Pittsburg
Army officers urge delay of permanent overseas service plan
A Washington Tribune dispatch reports Army officers favor delaying a permanent overseas force policy tied to WWI era plans. They warn against rapid redeployment and stress requirements to bring home 13,000 men from the Philippines by year end. The debate hinges on wartime manpower and congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Washington
Suly
Aly Lno
United States
Puerto Mic
Alisha
Hawaii
Philippines
Congress
Paris Banks Borrow $15 Million From New York Backers
New York reports estimate that within the last fortnight Paris bankers via the Bank of France arranged a loan of 15 million dollars from New York backers. Funds are for financing projects tied to the Paris exposition year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Bank of France
Wedding Preparations Dominate Japanese News in May
Yokohama reports the Crown Prince wedding as China tensions ease and Radial fears rise. Russia gains land near Masampo harbor in Korea, stirring chagrin in Japan while forebodings of a coming storm linger.
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Yokohama
Victoria
H. O
China
Russia
Korea
Masampo
Tongue River Indians Report Sign of Trouble
The interior secretary reports Indians on Tongue river Montana showing signs of unrest with an incipient menace noted. In Montreal a plan to build a 1 000 000 bushel elevator at Tonholders syndicate port with 5 000 000 bushels storage is reported. The US transport Thomas voD arrives unexpectedly at Yokohama.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Tongue River
Montana
New York
Produce Exchange
Montreal
Yokohama
United States
Thomas Vod
Disputed Philippine Policy Divides Army Officers and Public
Officers and men of the army clash with optimistic Philippine views held by the press and public. In New York on May 16 the arbitration committees of the National Metal Trades Assembly and the International Association of Machinists have been deadlocked after a week of talks. Also in New York on May 6 Boer envoys will be welcomed by Mayor Wain Wrek at 2 PM in the mayor’s office, City Hall.
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Proas
New York
National Metal Trades Aastelation
International Association of Pmachloleun
Wain Wrek
Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City Railroad Elects Officers in Beaumont Meeting
An adjourned Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City railroad board meeting in Beaumont May 16 elected officers for the year. President B B Pratt of Houston, vice president and general manager John Henry Kirby, and treasurer F A Helbig were named. Subordinates include W W Wilden as subordinate general manager, G R Watabrough as general freight and passenger agent, and J O Weed as chief engineer. Remaining posts like auditor, general superintendent and master mechanic were to be appointed.
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Beaumont
Texas
The
Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City Railroad
B. B. Pratt
Hooton
John Henry Kirby
Houston
F. A. Helbig
Ltishes
Boater
Kirby
W. W. Wilden
G. R. Watabrough
Ugebt
Agit
J. O. Weed
Kuysoo
Fauk Whin
Drawback Policy Change on Refined Imported Sugar
Washington May 14 A assistant Secretary Spaulding issued a modification of the Department of October 12 1808 preserving a drawback rate on errop refined product of imported raw sugar. The drawback is fixed from 1 per cent to 1e per cent of its net value in tank at the refinery. The modification removes price limits on the group and adjusts centrifugal progress. The instructions take effect May 18, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aesistant
Spaulding Hoe
Department
Pharmaceutical association meeting in Dallas reports
The Strate Pharmaceutica association joined with cartiage Fides and luncheons. Many new members were welcomed. A proposed pharmacy bill and regulation were sent to a special committee of Ore, Kline, Schmidt, Thomas and Carleton. The committee’s report will guide tomorrow’s proceedings. The necrology notes the death of George W. Meyer of Houston, former secretary.
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Dallas
Texan
Strate Pharmaceutica
Manv Pew
Wiy
Kline
Schmidt
Thomas
Carleton
George W. Meyer
Houston
Association
Woman's Medical College confers M D degrees centennial event
Philadelphia May 1 at the centennial commencement of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania twenty women received the degree of M D among them notable figures from Syria and China. Wu Ting Pang the Chinese minister addressed graduates and American men urged support for women in the medical profession. In Richmond Virginia the B F Johnson Publishing Company reports orders for 2500 charts and primers for Philippine public schools praised for English language teaching. Greenville county commissioners name surveyors to mark county lines between Hunt and Rockwall to prevent officer errors.
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Philadelphia
Woman's Medical College of
Penteylvania
Moadica! College For Women
K. Selumhaoly
Syria
King Yip
China
Wu Ting Pang
Richmond
B. F. Johnson Publiching Company
Fesern
McArthur
Philippines
Johnson Company
Greenville
Hunt and
Rockwall
Houston Gas Light sells stoves and heaters notice
May 16 offers Codlier gas cooking and heating stoves and instantaneous water heaters for sale by the Houston Gas Light Company. May 17 and May 18 forecast threatening and variable weather in Foster's Local Forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Houston Gas Light Company
Wootan Wells Opens Reception with New Management
Wootan Flounols under fresh Waco company control offers improved service at the main Harris county hotel. M. & Watson & Co. pledge dependable catering and inviting hospitality as R. H. Wade thanks patrons. Also note public announcement from 3AM B. Prytis regarding candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wootan Flounols
M. & Watson &Co
Waco
Texans
R. H. Wade
Harris County
Ebertf
B. Prytis
Epworth League Conference Opens in Waco Texas
Epworth League sessions resumed at 9 20 am with a prayer service led by D I Williams. Mayor J W Riggin welcomed visitors to Waco. Various speakers addressed youth offerings and reports followed on missionary assessments for multiple states and regions.
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Waco
Texan
Epworth League
D. I. Willams
Key of Sherman
J. W. Rigging
Ce Delecates
Riggina
H. Im. du Baia
D. D
Getv
Epworth New Era
Nashville
G. C. Kelley
Missionary Institute
Fifth Street
Jeanbreath
P. L. Cobb
Ait Hin
P.C
New Mexico
Northwest
Texas
Montana
East Texas
Halston
Sd Toxme
St Baltimore
LOS Ta
W.N. Chrojina
West Texas
Missouri
North Carolina
North Texan
North Alabama
South Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Memphis
Lao
Loulsimatm
Little Rock
Aon
Sf i. Loe Angeles Y
Owe Podharys
North Georgia
Columbia
Florida
Gosases
White River
Virginia
Kentucky
Arkensgan
Foutsville
Epworth Jesgug
KR. W. Hall
Ried
Korn
Duncan
Mexiché
California
Jeaguers
San Francisco
Western Texas Episcopal Convention Opens In San Antonio
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Episcopal church in the diocese of Western Texas convened at St Mark's Church in San Antonio with communion and a sermon by Rev Wallace Carnihan. The three day gathering included the West Texas branch women's auxiliary meeting and focused on officer reports and committee work. Funds were raised to educate a Chinese woman Bible reader at Miss Silis Crammer's Shanghai missionary school.
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Weat
Texas Episcopal Connell
San Antonio
Texas
Episcopal Church
Western Texas
Bt. Mark's Church
Wallace Carnihan
West Texas
Board of Missions of the
Wocese
Chindee
Silis Crammer
Shanghai
China
District Conference Adjourns and Evangelistic Rating Begins
In Bnyder Texas on May 14 the district Conference adjourned with a note of next meeting set. In Booville Texas on May 14 an evangelistic rating started at the Baptist church and progresses with growing interest. Rev. J M Sollee pastors the church aided by Rev. W Bumene Sallee from New York. Several offerings have been made to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnyder
Texas
Booville
J. M. Sollee
W. Bumene Sallee
New York
Alligator Attack Fends Off Brenham Fishermen
Four Brenham fishermen F W Eilers John Moffett B Mittenorf and E A Willeberg joined a Pampells outing when a full grown alligator attacked crippled Mr Morett tearing his clothing and flesh. Eilers fired and hit the animal forcing the gator to retreat. Alligators were not previously known to infest the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
F. W. Eilers
John Moffett
B Mittenorf
EA Willeberg
Morett
F. W. Ellera
Sour Lake Mineral Wells Opens For Summer Season
Sour Lake Springs Co announces Sour Lake Mineral Wells resort fully open for summer. Major Wheaton and Russell Blakely, formerly of St Charles hotel New Orleans, lead staff to manage operations. For rates, booklet information, or physician testimonials, contact Sour Lake Springs Co. Sour Lake Texas.
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Major Wheaton
Russell Blakely
St. Charles Hotel
New Orleans
Teatimoniala
Sour Lake Springs Co
Sour Lake
Texas
Telephone prices reduced by Citizens' Telephony Co
Advertisement notes new telephone prices with monthly rates for Residence and Business lines and mentions no party lines. A misprint in yesterday's Borwig Cortes Hardware ad is corrected to read 1 1-2 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Telephony Company
Borwig-Cortes Hardware Company
I Yeaterday
State Dentists Demonstrate Work at Dallas Convention
The Texas State Dental Association held a two day event in Dallas on May 14 with morning clinics and demonstrations of dental work. Delegates toured displays of dental apparel and unusual procedures, then visited St Pauls Sanitarium for a luncheon. The afternoon sessions continued with lectures and demonstrations as the convention planned to adjourn the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
State Dental Association
St Paul's Sanitarium
A. BP
Cary
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
Letters from middle aged women praise Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life and bladder and liver troubles. Testimonials claim improved health, renewed strength, and a recommendation to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydian Epinke Harm
Dean Mas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gro
Jong
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn, N. Y
Dean Mie
Lydia
Pinkham
Dean Mra
Prsairan
Jaaiks
Coydon St
Bradford, Pa
Deeds Will Be Good Opinion From Texas Attorney General
The Texas attorney general issued an opinion clarifying tax sale procedures. Property selling for taxes cannot be disposed of for less than the full amount due including interest penalties and costs after judgment. The opinion warns against manipulating land sales and notes potential state acquisition after extended periods. Dallas figures attend hearings as officials discuss rulings and next steps. Fred T. Connerly plans to represent Ben Hur temple in Washington with Dallas Hella temple members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alistln
Texas
Attorney General's Department
Camptroller
New Yor
Olling
Eastern Pointe
M. M.june
Dudiny G. Wooten
Dalla
Fred T. Connerly
Washington
Ben Hur Temple
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Hella Temple
Dallas
St. Louis
Tragic Self-Inflicted Death Shocks Lewisville Family
Lewisville Texas May 16 Miss Alice Coles a young woman about twenty years old killed herself at her parents home by a pistol shot. Authorities note long illness and poor health as a possible motive while the community mourns the loss of a member of a prominent Denton county family. The event has deeply affected her ailing father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
Texas
Alice Coles
Ake
Hepatity
Denton
Auf
Ory
Delegates Named for Real Estate and Industrial Convention
Dalina Deteogates Texas appoints Kenneth Force to name delegates for the Real Estate and Industrial Convention to be held in San Antonio June 27 28. Delegates include T F McHan Barnett Hoyte A Keating Mo Bolles Co Gillespin George N Aldridge D I Bavser Filan G Lockey J S Armstrong and M M Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalian
Texas
Atay Counter Judes
Kenneth Force
Saintonio
Jane
T. F. McHan
Barnett Hbte
A. Keating
Mo Bolles
Co Gilleapin
George N. Aldridge
D. 1
Bavser
Filan G. Lockey
Armatrong
M. M. Miller
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Mary Ivins
Pronk
Bretham Field Artillery
Sioan
Presbyterian Church
J. G. Sloan
Prairie Lea Cemetery
FE. Kalpstein
Burton
Stone
Branham
W. RR. Rogers
Penton
Mieke Annie Wallace
George Hurbert
James Noble
Texas Central
Austin
Phn
Heyers
Delany
Honkrowing American Gold
Frater
England
RAW
SEGA
Pharmaceutical Association
Wootan Wells
Pal
Killings Soda Fountain
Main Street
State Epworth League
Missionary Institute—Kapriocopal
John Mattes
Sour Lake Mineral Wells
Comptrollers Department
Andersocas
Dalina
Eagle Condensed MiLl
Borden's Condensed Mik Co
N, Y
Bering-Cortes Hardware
Mexico
Mary Street
Schosser
Dallas Avenue
Une
Guywara
Thanes
Ramely Cou
Lo LE Woun
Ain
Preston
Stude
di Tlaas & Coo
Warner
Banola
Pitta
K. N. Miller
Levy Bulldice
Main
Capitol Atreete
Phares
Berleth Broqs
Fannin St
Phone Toy
Houwaton
Belle Meade Creamery
L. E. Miller
Ail
Kiem
Meuston
Aan
Venene M
Wall
Langermar
Svioman
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