Convention of Texas Ginners Association Held in Brenham
In Brenham on May 2 the State Ginners Association met at Lusk's Hall with a large, representative turnout. Hon. D. C. Giddings welcomed attendees and featured talks on cotton handling, machinery, and the push for square bale usage amid rising costs and competing round bale systems. Several officials from gins and machinery firms discussed innovations and potential benefits for improving cotton processing and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lusk
D. C. Giddings
Brenham
Dente
Hwest
Texas Squire Bale
Colonel W
Eos
Saint
State Association
Maicat McManus
Thomaston
Sweet Home
Wager
L. F. Grimes
F. Johnston
Oakville
Walter Breeding
Ginners Debate Standard Bale Association Change
At a ginners meeting in Oakville a proposal to form the Standard Square Bale Association of Texas sparked applause and a call to limit membership to standard bale manufacturers. President Hunter ruled it out of order but allowed discussion. the motion was postponed. A 100 bale Houston compress run was announced for Friday with devices on display. A concert and barbecue followed the sessions at Germant park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnly
McCulum
L. Robbing
M Hunter
Anderson
Maritime Association
Galves
Toardahi
Oakville
Standard
Hale Kinners
W. P. Laughter
Taliaferro
Houston
Cleveland Compress
M. Campbell Buckle
Dan Mul
Jane
Compressa
Grand Opera House
Germants Park
Theo
Maifest preparations in Brenham highlight parade plans
Drenkam fire department lists Arrangements for the nineteenth annual Maifest on Thursday and Friday. Queen Miss Julia MPstein and Knight Frank WH Dever named with a lengthy court. Coronation features twelve lilte girls and a dance. Local officials urge river improvement efforts and government aid to curb Bra-20s river floods. Ex Governor J S Homg passes through. Edna Dwyer Rose named sponsor for Confederate reunion in Louisville. Brenham travelers head to Crescent City meeting and Maifest guests from Galveston and Conroe expected. New Year creek accident involves Mr Bohumacher. buggy damaged. City schools announce University of Texas entrance exams for Alumni Association scholarship.
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Drenkam
Julia Mpstein
Frank WH. Dever
Pauline Cavell
Calvert
William Lusk
Milas Mollie White Harrison
Will Johnson
My Hrung Holland
Edna Rouse
Jony Vous
Hempstead
Elsie Garrett
Kirk Harrison
Bore
Nowers
Ribbury
Howldes
Brewham
GC. Bryan
M. M. Proctor
Prairie Lion Cemetery
J. S. Homg
Galveston
William Dwyer
T. H. Dwyer
J.B. York
Brenham
Crescent City
Travelers’ Protective Acccnnation
Hester Gardner
Ruby Gardner
Bertha Becker
Belle Bdbey
Hester Abbott
Mixa Mary Moers
Menare
Max Starke
Perry Mergan
Wiliam Berry
Misaes Sadie
Della Ralston
Kuesia
J. N. Bettison
Mesers
Sid Burroughs
D. BE. Wood
Burr Fintley
Waco
G. Herbert Brown
Saturday Review
Allan Redman
Andrew K. Polk
Harry
E. W. Tarratt
Uni- Versity of
Texas
Community Notes From Mineral Wells and Nearby Areas
Local visitors include Miss Wendla Palm of Austin and Miss Rachel Selkirk from Gilroyton staying with Mrs. Dwyer. A Bronham Field Artillery meeting prepares Maifest plans. Joins D. Slawincki wed Pelagya Duszynska at Chappell Hill church. City council changes street names to Alamo Avenue and Baylor Street. Fresh roasting cars offered for sale at 25 cents a dozen. Corn crop remains about a month late. Reverend Callaway’s illness reported. Fort Worth trip for J G Rankin to attend U C V encampment. Santa Fe workers removing spur on West Street amid protests. Cunningham couple en route to Cleburne. Austin county ginners' convention guests listed. Hail storm reported between Caldwell and Yellow Prattie. Second regiment band reaffirmed under Prof. F W Bilers.
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W. PF. Cortes
Mineral Wells
Wendla Palm
Austin
Brockschmidt
Chinn. Menger
Houston
Kuesat
Leanora Herman
Rachel Selkirk
Gil- Weaton
William E. Dwyer
Bronham Field Artillery
W.C. Henderson
Amarillo
Messia
Lee Curry
D.C. Williams, Jr
Luck
John Parks
Join D. Slawincki
Pelagya Duszynska
Chappell Hill
Harry Haynes
Sandy and
Ant
Alamo Avenue
Baylor Street
F. Fehler
Gale
J. M. Callaway
Wooten Wells
C. RB. Vinson
Hie Bedelde
J. G. Rankin
Banner
Washington
Fort Worth
U. Cf
Santa Fe
West Street
M. Cunningham
Cleburne
Leo Meyer
Ballville
W. A. Matthea
Hubert Ray
Sealy
L. W. Swearingen
Kenney
Railroad commission approves temporary rates from Houston area
The Texas Railroad Commission granted authority to the Missouri Kansas and Texas lines to adopt temporary rates from Houston and Galveston to certain points until May 29, applying to the routes from New Orleans and Laredo to Texarkana as affected by the new emergency rate. The commission also authorized withdrawing the 7 cent first class and 6 cent third class rates for furniture transport from Sunny Side to Bonham after Texas and Pacific declined to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honmston
Withdensea
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Missouri
Kansas
Houston
Galveston
Common ‘Points & Corniu
New Orleans
Lotla
Texarkana
Sante Pe
Santa Iy
Sunty Side
Bonham
Texas Aid Pacific
Gulf and Interstate Railway offices move to Galveston
The Gulf and Interstate Railway company moves its general offices from Teasmont to Galveston with part of the office staff arriving. Houston based A Vann of the Moon Pacific Hallway company heads to the city. Several railway officials including Kendig Dougherty and Gammon are in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texan
Teamont
Andrew Vaun
Mouthsoru Pacifc Hallway Company
Houston
G. A. Kendig
Gulf, Colorado and Santa We Railway Company
Sin Town
William Dougherty
Mansion East and Weat Texac Railway Company
Davis Gammon
Refrigerator Car Department
Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company
Frisco Officials Hint At Denison Line Completion
Dallas on May 22 reports R F P Yoakum VP GM of the 8th Louis and San Francisco hinted trains may run into Denison by February 1. He said the 22 miles extension from Sapulpa I T to Denison would be finished by that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
R.fp. Yoakum
Debate on incompetent lawmakers and judges in elections
A letter from Ennis Texas argues that voters ill include incompetent judges and legislators influenced by demagogy and money. It asserts courts and legislatures are susceptible to corruption and politics shaping outcomes, noting presidential bribery and biased popularity may affect governance.
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Ennis
Texas
Congress
Geta
Legiola Curae
Politicians and Judges Shape of Democracy Urges Civic Education
In a critique of partisanship, McCormlen argues judges carry political biases into the bench and that voters must be educated from youth. He calls for schools and public forums to foster independent thinking, reduce demagogy, and promote rational citizenry for future governance.
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Cratio
Appolgia Democratic
Til Huning
Paiure
Aimee Betoh
Acta of Congress
Adams
McCormlen
Funeral planned for Joseph Flipeey and local church activities
The funeral for Joseph Flipeey will be at Evergreen cemetery and the Methodist church service in Orange Texas is set for tomorrow afternoon. The Odd Fellows lodge conducts the rites and the family had considered Erie interment but opted to honor local ties. The steamer Una arrived for Newton County and will depart for Sabine river commerce. The Methodist church meeting continues with growing interest, and the Ladies Guild plans a concert at St Pauls Episcopal to support debt payments for a recently installed pew. George W Tato and Taytndar bought the grocery and hardware theatres of L V Mallett, taking possession while Mallett remains briefly in charge.
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Orange Lovnal Noten
Orange
Texias
Joseph Flipeey
Evergreen Cemetery
Loch
Una
Tom Davis
Starks Landing
Newton County Tram Company
Sabine River
Ladies’ Guild
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Yhoo Tay
George W. Tato
L. V. Mallett
Hile City
Crowley Rice Mills Gear Up Amid Canal Disputes
Crowley Louisiana reports rapid startup progress for Union Rice mill and Star mill with new machinery installed. American Rice mill to begin a short run Monday. People's Improvement and Crowley Mill operating with about thirty days of supply. Canal company refusals spark farmer protests over water regulation and stock clean rice depleted pushing prices higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Union
Brich Yard
Apur
Star
Canal Companien
Rica
Angleton planter predicts strong rice season in Texas
May 22 Angleton Texas Mr George Baar of Bewumond claims his rice operation is thriving and ahead of rivals in East Texas and Louisiana. He and Rast discuss prospects for the Ange ton rice farm and a broad country review follows. A recent rain benefits truck growers and farmers overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angleton
Texas
Mr. George
Bewumond
Tosaa
Loulaland
Wharton Obituary Says Captain Sturges Respected Hero
Wharton Texas May 21 Mr W W Burtges who twenty years are 480 was a familiar figure in Wharton retired this week for the final time during his absence. The town’s bustle and business are noted as he leaves the village, he refuses to see his own words to tid it a miniature Houston. Captain Sturges is praised as a progressive leader and a great admirer of The Post, with a coast section said to have a touch of blood in the daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bturges
Wharton
Sturges
Houston
Coast
Peculiar Accident Near La Grange Injures Farmer
May 22 at Teray between La Grange and Plum a farmer named Gust Tredemeyer was dragged under his horse when it slipped on the river bridge. The horse fell and pinned his leg between its body and the bridge, causing a fracture. He was brought to town, Dr. V C Lunn treating the wound and his return home expected.
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la Grange
Teray
August Tredemeyer
Thie Place
Plum
Woo
Tredemeyer
V. C. Lunnget
Probate Matters in Lockhart Texas May 22
County court convened with Judge Kyser presiding. He ruled that no juror or witness summons will be enforced at this term to avoid hindering farmers, so only probate business or actions not disturbing work will be conducted.
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Lockhart
Texas
County Cour
Kyser
Bastrop Malfest Postponed to June 13 14, 1900
The Bastrop Malfest event is postponed from May to June with new dates set for June 13 and June 14, 1900. The change affects attendees and participants, with organizers noting no other program shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Texan
Galveston court nullifies most city bonds in suit
Judge Stewart of the Tenth District rules in Jens Moller et al v City of Galveston et al that 93 of the August 1899 city bonds are legal while 400 of the No 4 series are canceled. City officers barred from sale. plaintiffs receive nothing. Burglar caught after assault on Jacob Shornstein. offender identified as William Stokes, found with stolen goods. Independent notes report a civil suit against Western Telegraph Cable Co for 650 dollars over delayed telegram delivery to Liverpool.
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Galveston
Texas
Stewart
Tenth
Atstrict
Jens Moller
City of
Towit
Jena Moller
Francea Melsen
John C. Walker
Walter C. Jones
George McCracken
Said
M. Gibough
Charles H. Hughes
Ben Levy
Atguat dl
AL Dy
Mttancy General
Texin
Augial
A. D
Powneeston
Galsveston
Srobahia
Lexea
Evatace Taylor
Ted All
Fifty-sixth
Wental Velegraph Cable Company
Liverpool
City Council Approves Street Paving Resolution
A resolution at the city council meeting calls paving on Church Street from Twentieth to Twenty-Fourth and Markay Street from Nineteenth to Twenty-Fifth with vitrified brick at 4000 dollars per block. Property owners along the streets to cover the abutments. resolution adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunioll
Ninetwenth
Dwanfierh
Mtty
Burglar Strikes Market Street Store in Nighttime Break-In
Hermann Clankield's Market alreei store between 24th and 25th streets was burglarized last night. Jewelry and the cash drawer contents were taken. authorities believe the thief was locked inside when the shop was closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Clankield
Market Alreei
Dallas and Chicago travel noted in local notices
Montty and wife head to Dallas while Mrs A Torbert goes tonight to Dallas Abe Kaufmann and wife depart for Chicago W H Warinwright leaves for Juleville Ky and Fred Wels sails to Eureka Springs Ark Marriage licenses issued for William A Murray and Maggie Murray Charles Murphy and Lydie Sheppart Henry Betlhoff dies at 14 66 this morning funeral tomorrow Rev Ro Hay arrives to assist at St John s Methodist meeting Midway Show members disperse to Brentham Texas Topeka and other points.
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Fred Wels
Grand Opera Choice
Eureka Springs
Ark
William A Murray
Ming Maggie Murray
Charles Murphy
Lydie Bheppart
Henry Btelhoff
Ro Hay
Corsicana
St. John's Methodist Church
Fred Chase
Thoman Weberer
Washington
Beth
Brentham
Ping
Topeka
Fragmentary Names List From New York to New Orleans
A long, disjointed OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with varied spellings and locations including New York, Houston, Chicago, Monterey, Saltillo, and New Orleans. No coherent event or context is evident beyond names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
New Orleans
Cuba
Lineons
Haveton
MM. Shipman
Newal
Health hoax touts cure for nervous ills from Europe to U S
An advertisement for a fake nervous system cure promises a private trial treatment mailed in plain packaging. It touts European success and urges readers to write for a full treatment, claiming miraculous results and lifelong health restoration. The text targets despairing readers in Cincinnati Ohio and insists on privacy and testimonials.
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Charro
Goran Armie Ana
United States
Hun
Europe
Pohgulal
Mall
Unclear Names Stir New York City Business Names
Fragmentary OCR lists several quirky names and places including New York and Bryan Hoard with unclear context or event. No concrete actions, dates, or outcomes are readable, making a precise summary impossible from the provided text.
Cuero Social Notes Abbreviated Roundup Texas
Local social notes from Cuero Texas list names such as Guero Gries Breeden and Ward with W J McManua of Thomaston visiting. Mrs A Nexter of San Antonio is staying for a visit. Mr Grandor Henry Crane traveled home after a brief trip. Mr and Mrs 0 Prasher of Newton arrived for a family gathering at William Vandervier’s home. The former ViteCaption property on Hya conal chvirelt hosts a community event with a free goat bag and activities for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero Social
Guero
Texas
Udke
Gries
Breeden
Ward Ani
W. J McManua
Thomaston
Ginnerh
A. Nexter
San Antonio
Grandor
Vite
Tale
Sour Lake Man Reported Missing on Night Patrol
An aerial rider sighting near Sour Lake Piney Bayou leads to a police report about a missing person. The incident mentions a youth near Andrews and Wholiver and a body found in a creek, with unclear details due to damaged text.
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Sour Lake
Weaas
Sour Lake Springs
Aldrewe
Ching Staton
Chennn
Creak
Harding
Accident Injures Boy in Allieboro Street Incident
A boy named Stoy Boynds reportedly tripped on a tree root while running in the street in Alllieboro Texas on May 2. He fell and suffered a broken foot that may require amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alllieboro
Texan
Stoy
Dallas Man John Overton Sees Unclear Event Near Richardson
A fragmentary report from Dallas references John Overton in a late night May incident near Richardson. The text mentions a person named Mtenage Mam and describes three strange occurrences, but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtenage
Dallas
Texas
John Overton
Kia Hottie
Richardson
Unknown storm of events reported with scattered names
A garbled report describes actions at a house and a man named Overton finding a dead nail in his yard. An officer from Richardson is involved and a sheriff or similar figure moves toward Richardson. The text is fragmented and identities are unclear.
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Howe
Overton
Bey
Hichardeon
Dallas
Sherit Tiughen
Richardson
Fire Destroyed Home and Lost Diamond Heirloom
A blaze at the Stratton residence destroyed the home and a valuable set of diamonds valued around $4500. Mrs Stratton suffered severe burns to her hands and leg while the family barely escaped in their night clothes as smoke and flames consumed the dwelling. The fire is believed caused by a defective flue though no stove had operated since morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stratton
Srriiond
Stratton
Small Texas Specials and Local Property Moves
Short, fragmented notice items describe smallpox control measures in Texas and a property sale involving Mrs. J. C. King and the Hotel Bacdwall. The text mentions Texas specials, hotel ownership changes, and local operations with unclear details about a petroleum or civic matter and a weekly update on a nursing or agricultural group.
Local Sheriff Responds To Wolf Attack Fearful Man
Deputy Sheriff Joe Joey and Mr Laud Rideout were sent to Uvalde after a man identified as Mr Paster, father of Telai, faced a dangerous hydrophobia fear linked to a wolf incident. Mr Monterie, a known resident of Cali, Will County, expressed concern over the man’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
Sherif Joe Joey
Laud Rideout
Telai
Paster
Monterie
Cali
Will County
Edward Carroll Dies in Jail From Morphine Poisoning
A bridge foreman for the Mook Teland, Edward Carroll, died in the city jail in Fort Worth Texas after swallowing forty eight grains of morphine in beer as an act of despondency. He recently arrived from Florence Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ert Worth
Texan
Edward Carroll
Mook Teland
Carroll
Florence
Aline
Weather Worsens Crop Loss in Winchester Texas
Heavy rain hit Winchester in Fayette County Texas last night worsening damage to cotton and other crops. Farmers report ruined fields and deteriorating conditions, hindering late-season harvests and adding to ongoing distress after ongoing wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fayette County
Texas
Raina
Pollock Veteran Official Dies At Caldwell Texas Home
J W Pollock a long prominent county official in Caldwell Texas died this morning at his home near Cooks Point after an illness of about a month. He leaves four married children three sons and one daughter to mourn his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollock
Caldwell
Texas
J. W. Pollock
Cooks” Foint
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Ington County Standard Square
A. W. Statary
John Sterve
J. B. Nof Cisco
A. J. Roy- Arlingion
Texas Blanchard Hale naKoulation
Lee Anderson
Maritime Apigelation Iumor
Neal Anderson
Mr. of Sherman
North Texas Counjires
DD. Murray
Murray Gincom- Pallas
J. Jo. Moana
Munger Ginnay
H. ©. Miller
Rolf &Prenham
Fort mi
Catton Vil Company
N. T. Black
Miller
Tallow
Richardson & Co
Sola
Bradley
Need
I Cotto Machine Manufacturing
Slefert
Chinery
Cartiermonstrate
Took
George C. Kitchen
Aus- M
Fael
Charles Mer
Marlin
Charles
Richard Ord
J.M. Stole
Sydney Spann
Misty
Association For the Compresare
Charles ‘J. Bunter
C. O. Giddings
Gli
CG. Giddings, Jr
Charles A Culberson
Gillings
Senator Culberson
Washington County
Velosto
Wao
Evans
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Fe Ballrodd
Yellow Prattrig
F. W. Bilers
Scurry
Island City
Judge Stewart
Seon
Barghar
Jacob Shornstein
Lwe
Rodi Lundy
Limeell
Lberty
Shomustein
Weber
Sholtieldy
Ptive
William Stokes
Hioustan
Stohe
Montty
Wife
Mra
A. Torbert
Abe Kaufmann
Chicago
W. H. Warinwright
Juleville
Trumont
Jules Laborde
Shriinken
Oinen
Lereat
Cincinnati
Ohio
Golietaie
Plotee
Hy Sehenohal
New Yorks
Halllar
New Oricane
GO. Willer
Vity Bryan Hoard
Howson
Montsville
Mena
Huntaville
Prem
Andy Minchen
Sammene
Promesaths
Mareccollus Waster
Honaton Pokthon
Add
MT. Calm
Mre
J. C. King
King Yell
Heyooll
Pvatonia
Andro
Rabin
Praiaea
Fts Nue
Ann
Hemo
Cab Eeianeneel and Casinos
Sai
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