Political Delegates and Local Campaigns Highlight Texas May Meeting
In Dallas May 24 political delegates and local candidates dominate the scene. Huntville and Sherman figures named as possible delegates at large stir debate amid a crowded ballot with eighty-one candidates for official posts. Close races for county, railroad, and drainage posts intensify the campaign as party supporters push alliances and financing efforts. Conductor Joe Harrison and Victoria moves draw notice while library and university events show community engagement despite inclement weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Woodle
Wingeles
Dallag
Cahill
Ascoshor Tarver
Love
Democrats Split in Texas County Primaries Amid Local Faction Tensions
Reports from Texas on May 24 describe heated primary meetings in Bexar County with strong partisan clashes. Delegations from Love Curtis and allies backed contenders Wy and Storey for the county nomination amid mixed signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itiand
Finley
Konio
Texas
Epreemot
Bexar County
Pott House
Love
Curtis
Madigs
Storey
Storey Headquarters Statement Addresses Opponents
A May 23 bulletin from Commissioner Storey in Texas asserts the opposition lacks entitlement and cites counties without primaries. Storey’s managers present figures: total Storey 918, uninstructed 270, instructed 197, Upshur county 6 gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom Storey
Texas
Storey
Upshur
County Political Race Narrows As May Primary Nears
Brion County Texas May 28 The county political scene centers on selecting the High Union ticket with several incumbents running. Rich withdrew leaving F B as sheriff candidate. County judge and justice of the peace have multiple hopefuls. district line clerk county attorney and treasurer show single nominees. incumbents vie for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brion County Politica
Texas
Rich
F. B ‘Ee
Justice of the Peace
District Line
Lavaca County convention and Prohibition election updates
Dr Clark withdrawn from the Lavaca county race as a county convention convenes Monday. A Prohibition election began in Crandall precinct with orders to hold polls from 8 to 12, amid a divided precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Burgens
Smite
Texas
Dr. Clark
Commis
Crandall
East Oger Dies Waiting for Train Near Port Lavaca
Vistorian News Notes reports the east Oger from Victoria died while awaiting a train near Port Lavaca after the engine is reported tracking nearby. The dispatcher's update is incomplete but indicates a fatal incident at the rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistorian News Notes
Texas
Victoria
Port Lavaca
Stomachs Treated By Bitters Claim Health Benefits
An old advertisement asserts mood digestion and appetite rise from Stetters Stomach Bitters. It claims improved digestion, blood purification, liver invigoration, and relief of stomach discomfort by taking the tonic before meals. The copy mentions private revenue stamps and the bottle deck.
Higher Courts. Criminal Appeals proceedings in Austin Texas May 2
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed several defendants including BL Marks R J Shields and Ellen Dukos from Bexar and Alex Cromwell from La Salle. Reversed and remanded many others including Teby from Bonque Gann from Hamilton Parker from Bexar and Edeborte Harola noted as death. Reversed bail fixed at 10000 for Ex parte Jack Kennedy Jr from Harris. Statements list numerous attorneys and counties with motions to dismiss rehearings and briefs for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Appeals
Auachin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
BL Marks
R. J. Shields
Wille Washington
Ellen Dukos
Magee Powell
Sebastian Martinez
Bexar
Alex Cromwell
Ojenio Valla
la Salle
Teby
Bonque
L. Meeraohat
Rel. Gann
Hamilton
Joe Parker
Webb
Augustine Gonzales
Bogar
A. A. Kennedy
Galveston
A. A. Spangler
Clay
Chrtarina Aginano
A. P. Abbott
Bosque
J. Loo
Charles BE
Duke
Archer
Walter Giles
Wise
Proceedings in Fourth Court of Appeals Grants and Overrules
May 22San Antonio motion results show several rehearing grants and overrules across Karnes Medina Bexar Galveston and El Paso counties. Cases involve Railways San Antonio Gulf Shore and other firms with remands and affirmations in a broad appeal docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Fourth Court of Appeals
T. J. Fistesva
Julia Hoerner
Karnes
G. W. Farmer
Kimble
Galveston
HarrishirFe
James A. Bernard
Samo Ve
Mabel Nicholsen
Medina
George A. Ras
Juan Canova
Galveston, Horriaburg
el Paso
Digmine Appeal
Joseph Landa
W. L. Moody & Co
Comal
Wear & Boogher Dry Goods Company
Robert Jenlach
Bexar
Ban Antonia
Arménn
Kate Tynan Et al
Boxar
Harriabure
Vis
Meding
Harrisburg
Mabyl
Nicholson Et al
Joven Hanway
el Paso County
Graves
Civil Appeals Third District Austin May 21
The Third District heard civil appeals in Austin on May 21. Cases listed include affirmations and reversals across multiple appellants from Victoria Fayette Waco and others, with several rejections of rehearing and motions for briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District
Austin
Texas
Court of Civil
Davidson
al i Jiey
Fran McLenoin
Cuaan
PB. Lardon
Henry Levy
Victoria
W. &. Robson
J. C. Brown
Fayette
Elsa J. Moore
al Ve
Waco Bulldigg Association
Bart Moore
Ford Ve. Coleman
Ford Va
Coleman
Gonvalen
Galveston
Luteher
P. Stoddard
Mill Supply Com
Orange
Pontotor Inva
F. J
District Court Appeals Docket Includes Multiple Motions
In Corpus Christi Nueces and Grimes counts motions for rehearing and judgments were submitted in several cases. John J. Wrench and others versus City of Corpus Christi plus related cases in the Texas Fifth District court list motions and continuances. The docket also records petitions and attorney actions involving Mary Gray versus MM Cooper and L L Chingski et al from various counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioat
Galvetton
Texas
Fret District Court of Appeals
John J. Wrench
Delegates at State Convention Split Over Bryan Pledges
The Journal and Advertiser reports 450 delegates to the State convention with 142 pledged to insist on Bryan delegates to the National convention and 186 unpledged mostly from New York City. The remaining delegates have not yet been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Bryan
New York City
Confederate reunion urged to enlarge home and fund pensions
Fort Worth Texas May 23 The Texas United Confederate Veterans closed with a reception at Grunewald park Adjutant General Young reported the organization debt free and prosperous New camps formed Thomas Edgar Galveston described the Confederate home at Austin nearing completion to care for indigent Confederates within thirty days A memorial institute for Confederate mothers and daughters was proposed along with a push for state pensions for disabled veterans and widows The gathering debated regional alignment and a possible independent national reunion east of the Mississippi River with Van Zandt confirmed as major general and potential continued service from Adjutant General Young
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas United Confederate Veterans
Grunewald Park
Young
Thomas Edgar
Galveston
Austin
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sayers
J. Polley
G. Breit
Dullak
K. M. van Zandt
Joseph Booth
Atlatin
H. M. Dillard
Meridian
General Polley
Dil
Sigore
Tlers
Ware
Dewires
Ata
Camp Clinton Tor s Elect Officers in Columbia Meeting
The May 17 gathering of Camp Clinton Tor s of the United Confederate Veterans in Columbia elected officers for the coming year. J. W. Hanks was named commander with Frank Norbon as first lieutenant and Polchooy as second lieutenant. Other posts include W. Arnold as third lieutenant F. S. Chilton as fourth lieutenant J. P. Underwood adjutant and D. BE Dance as commissary. Delegates were chosen to represent Camp Minton Terry at the Louisville reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Texas
Camp Clinton Torrs
Texaw
J. W. Hanks
Frank Norbon
Polchooy
W. Arnold
F. 8. Chilton, Fourth Leutenany; J. P. Underwood, Adjutant; George P. Dative
D. BE
Dr. R. Heos Porter
G. W. Gayle
J. P Taylor
T. J. Shanks
Joseph Ariing
John Sioen
Davis
Archie Currie
J. T. Sargeant
Ming Annie Chi
Vooat
Chilton
J. P. Underwood
Spantor
Lowrie Underwood
Annie Hilton
Ponserinton Torey Camp
Mae
United Confederate Veteras
Maidy of Honor
Bogleville
Laura Underwood
Mary Gayle
Mina Mary Falckney
Misa Fannie Nardon
P. Underwood
Clinton Terry
U. C
J. Wo Manica
Winnie Davis Camp Organizes Local Unit in Terrell Texas
Winnie Davis Camp in Terrell Texas forms a local chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans with a six member guard and officers led by BE A Wilson as captain and T B Bow as first lieutenant. Members W A Allen M C Cartwright and A H Alexander named adjutant. They expect to attend the Louisville Kentucky reunion May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Davis
Terrell
Texas
Mr. Kirk
Sons of Confederate A Veterans
Transovissiaipp
Winnie Davis Camp
BE. A. Wilson
T. B. Bow
M. C. Cartwright
A. H. Alexander
Masara
W. A. Allen
MC. Cartwright
Dead Man Not Yet Identified In Dallas County Killing
Dallas on May 2 reports that Samuel Overton shot three men in a southern Dallas county home on Monday night. One victim, described as well dressed and about 5 foot 9 inches tall, 190 pounds, was killed by buckshot. two companions were missing. Overton remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Samuel Overton
Dallas County
Overton
Emooth
Ehaven
Extending Telephone Line Between Bay City and Mata Gorda
From Wharton Texas May 22 The Post reports a survey between Bay City and Mata Gorda for a proposed telephone line pit connecting with the Southwestern Harrison extension with terminus at Bay City. Dr Bolling and other Bay City citizens lead the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Texas
G. A. Harteon
Post
Bay Cy
Matagorda
Building & Telephone Line
Harrison
Bay City
Bolliig
Bey City
South Texas Doctors Hear State Quarantine Talk
A South Texas Medical Association meeting at Pythian Hall Beaumont opened with Dr J H Hetute presiding and Dr D S Weir as secretary. A state health official from Louisiana and several Texas doctors attended as papers on quarantine and antine regulation were read and debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
South Texas Medical Association
Pythian Hall
J. H. Hetute
Cuero
D. & Weir
Houston
RL W. Knox
J. By Massie
J. W. Scott
GC. Red
W. B. Brumby
Ry T. Morris
K. S$. Weir
J. R. Rouse
Cuca
W. J Shiner
Meyersville
T. W. Stearer
Wallisville
J. M. Wells
Devers
Arthur Nolte
New Orleans
H. A. Woet
Galveston
C. P. Pearl
Rayne
D. M
J. WH. Wells
J. M. Chie
L. Goldstein
H. Stovall
Bilning
J. J. Jones
Austin
Suite Health Depitment
Marito
Blunt
Jonen
J. A Masala
Elig Hiealth
Ure Morrie
Moston Jindorsing
Texas Square Bale Ginners elect officers at Brenham
The Texas Square Bale Ginners Association held its Brenham session adjourning to Fort Worth next May. W. P. Laughyer was elected president, A. W. Wal e son treasurer, with changes to finances and committee appointments while debates focused on bale weight rules and shipping charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Tex
Tainners' Association of Texas
Fore Worth
W. P. Laughyer
Exma
BF. Johnson
Oakville
A. W. Waleson
J. M. W. Stele
Gulventot
Texan Compress Assoory
Luxe
Baiarey Kale Gin- Herh
Dexia
Johnston
Qakville
Worley and
Welle
Phowlig & Prnce
Nic T. Bladlewell
Meiler
Sydney Foon
Galvenon
A.W. Wilson
Shiwe
Otto
Texas Square
Tina
Walia
Fort Worth
Boethjamin Worley
Chas B. Smith
Bekon
Eongnem
Worley Wan
Railronde
N. PP. Anderson
A.W. Watson
Galveston Maritimes
Johnson
Natson
Milla
Gina
Bagwing
Lee
Smith
Belton
Washington Comm Y Pintors
Axcornet
Houmon
Hou Hno
Neal PL Anderson
Benjamin Worlay
Whitenville
Michanikan
Hoeuton Bustiers League
Houten
Houston
Worth
Mug- Holla
Rewtten
Considera
Ion
South Texas
Galveston
North Texas
Kite
Ot & Phine
Waterts
Dane Tenn
Bronham Mootitae le Meese
Armtrong
Fi HW
Olontyehanil
Self Homes
fWehmof Agwila
Mexican War Veterans Gather at Waren Reunion
A roster lists attendees at the Mexican War Veterans reunion in Waren Waco Texas May including George P Finlay president of company KB First Mississippi notes A J Nave secretary old Kentucky volunteers Columbus A C Hereford treasurer Second Missouri cavalry Jome W Sanders Suttoria company Bellaroalment Tonese HM Cook company K First Mississippi Rifles P H Brayore company K Tenth United States Infantry Waco Zi Ms outage McCullocch's company Jack Playa inet Jarion Sherrer company F Jack Hayn konina A Garrett company By Severil Texas etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Finlay
Dent
A. J. Nave
Secold
Kentucky Volunteers
Columbus
A. C Hereford
Misyouri Cavalry
Jome W. Sanders
Suttoria
Bell
Toneses
Waco
McCullocch
Jok Playa
Inet
Jarion Sherrer
Jack Hayn
Negienti — Konina
A. Garrett
Severil Texas
BF. Draper
Walker
D. & Hudler
Sisth Louisiana Infantry
William O'Mrian
Powell
Fifth
Tetinansee
John I. Nobles
Price
Jack Hays
J. J. Boyd
Doggetts
Jack Hive
Wiliam Pate
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
William Behley
Sisth
Jack Hips
J. Brook Berry
Chandlerat
Jack Hayat
M. Ellison
George Adamen
Piney PO Land
Mochant
M. Meson
Firat
Alabama
M. Kolb
Conners
Ball's
James Todd
Firat Tennes
W. A
Tone Heusen
Jobin Cook
Loyd Independent Cavalry Company
Georgia
Daniel M. Kinule
B. OM
Bryas
My Smith
Belle Veeiment
Goodnight
Montgomery County
Wire Olllim
Minchiapptin
Fheairy
Rogery So Mincam
Santa We Battalion
Wheelock
Noto
Company 1
Flist
Virginia Peeing
Clonthetown
J. Raven
Sam High Smith
Hara Reciment
Rick N. M Willison
Indiana Coatment
Williaou
Weane Doo Haynes
Lamar Company
Volkiinivern
Boaly Mijor Wiley Jones
M. P. Bell
Connors
Ward
le Te
A. J. Nove
A. C
Hereford Finance Committee
M. Cook
Daniel Thavnow
Diverse 1900s Houston Odyssey Tally Immigrants to Galveston
Fragmented dispatch lists numerous people and places including Gilvestin Texas Mays 2 Major Withers and Colonel Morad amid a broad Bay Area travel log. The text records arrivals by ship the Mallory steamer Lamping and a parade of passengers from Denver New York and Galveston with meetings and public notices in Mar mony hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Heweten
Bie
Gilvestin
Texas
Rh. B. Moras
Ringel-Central
Riverton
Kuwhnepa
Unione Morse
Hitfite Aeo
Wighite
Gwlveston
Ay Withers
Eorala
Morad
Boutin Pace
cMric la Hy Bonnell
Miss Bonnet
Dewver
Hubbardity
Texano
G. C. Shindel
Denver
Calo
A. N. Adam
New Braunfels
Julius Bar
Galveston
H. P. Benner
Harry VT
Wiilonia
New York
Anternon
Gnalvesion
J. J. Martin
Monterey
Max
K. M. Brad Joy
Port Worth
Frank Krim
Houston
Juan Guaman
Marmony Hall
Purpeas
Thepublic
af@iing
Carpentera
Mra
W. OH
New Orivana
We. Homers
J. K. Wiley
Huntsville
H. J. Atcher
Kanrae City
Souther
J. F. Grant
Beaumont
J. A. Road
Internatonal and Great Northern Railway Company
Ety
W. C. Nixons
Gulf, Colorado
Banty Fu Ralway Company
Une
HH. M. Warde
Lawrence
Helgojend
Bremen
Colorado
Kansas
Texaa
Crank
Grant Houston
Mullory
Mremont
Mr. Lahnebehy
iGuarles J. L. Lantry
Strong
J. A. McBmwory
City
Chicago
W. C. Petty
Boston
W. Hall
A. Oriveste
Mero
Mouston
John Smith
Tf Sre
Victoria
Pitcher
Odora
Fire Destroys Presbyterian Church Residence in Talentino
The Presbyterian church residence in Talentino was burned early this morning. Kennard Mise owned the home and suffered total loss of dwelling and furniture. Insurance coverage lists $2,000 on the property and contents and $300 on the house. Fire in Texas today reports the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durned
Talentino
Texay
The
Presbyterian Church
Kennard
Fire at Commerce Texas Damages Store and Home
Fire swept through the grocery and feed store of CWW Laskey in Commerce Texas today causing damage to the home and stock estimated at 3000 dollars. Loss reportedly fully covered by Induranos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Solorado
Texan
CWW
Laskey
Thin Plant
Sheriff seeks owners for stolen stock in Tyler County Texas
A sheriff reports several missing horses and mules including a dark iron gray colt with a white blaze and several branded animals. People with information should contact Deputy Cy Gregory in Warren or Sheriff G. W. Polk in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atolen
M. Adina
Brusner
BR. Anderson
Cy Gregory
Warren
G. W. Polk
Wondville
Tyler County
Texas
Texans in New York Special to The Post
May 2 report lists Texans registered in New York hotels including J A McAloor at St Denia Mrs Stephen and Mrs Hensiger at S Denis Houston Henry B Jahnston and Mrs Jahnston at Fifth Avenue hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Dallap
J. A. McAloor
St. Denia
Aearne
Stephen
Miex Stephen
Hensiger
Denis Houston
Henry B. Jahnston
Fifth Avenue
Nueces County Tax Rates Set For Current Year
Corpus Christi Texas May 23 The Nueces County court fixed ad valorem tax at one quarter of one percent on the ten dollar valuation for property road and bridge and a tax rate of 13 cents for court house and jail, with additional small charges for other county expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nueces County
Corpus Christi
Texas
Court House
Dork Pocket resident found dead with morphine in home
Jan Agmonto and associates report a man named Purkett, aged 45, in Karoes county was found dead in bed. The body showed evidence of morphine use. no regular occupation is listed for Purkett. Authorities are reviewing circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Agmonto
Tews
Dork
Karoes County
Purkett
Lydia E. Pinkham remedy letters cited by Clara Kerr
A reader from Rockport Indiana asks about Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies. She lists back and body aches irregular menses and nervousness after four years of various doctors and medicines with little relief. She seeks guidance and signs of hope from Pinkham’s products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mans
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Crana Kerr
Rockport
Ind
Mrs Pinkham's Advice Praised By Woman Healed
Letter from Chana Kore Rockport Indiana April 15 1900 credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her health problems. The writer urges other suffering women to seek Mrs Pinkham's guidance based on her experience treating female illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkhanm
Local Notes From Werarhachle Loenla May 22
The report covers court transfers in Federal court involving HW Triplett and partners, a local contest between Light Enterprises and General Offices, and a labor remark about chop actions for county work. It notes church activities at Mato Bireet Christian church, Prof Millard’s illustrated talks, and an upcoming commencement sermon by Rev J Fr Smith of Dallas at Texas College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waswhaohie
Texas
Mato Bireet Christhian Church
Millard
Hearne Loco Dots Report From Hearne Texas May 12
A garbled Hearne report notes fy bow pest troubling cattle and horses in Hearne Texas. Visitors include Mrs Wave and Mrs Ferguson from Wave, Mose Heldenheimer of Austin, Judge W G Tallferro candidate for district judge, M Ly Gollat Calvert, Joe Love Oklahoma City, and others passing through on route home from Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Mary
W. G. Tallaferro
M. Ly Qgollat
Calvert
Joe Love
Oklahoma City
Halletaville Texas School Trustees Elect Staff for Year
Halletaville Texas May 23. School trustees have elected C. A. Peterson as principal Miss Adelaide Bagby Bartle Carey and A. D. Lay as teachers with Mrs Kpeer resigning. Prof Moffett leaves, and one position remains to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halletaville
Texas
C. A. Peterson
Missom Adelaide Bagby
Bartlecarey
A. D. Lay
Kpeer
Moffett
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Fils, Pendleton and
Blake
Kanka
Big Runa
Amie
Huntaville
James B. Wells
Dunaville
George C. Pendeton
J. W. Blake
Sherman
Warry
Mina
Joe Harrison
Beeville
Peter Lasino
Beeville Victoria Mixed Ag
Manor Machinnis E. Verhelle
Gethering
Conkraty
Westerday Wafternoon
Bronte
J. E. Morrin
Wolhta-Pleres Ol
Maville
Clark
Eptings
Alan
Bation
Connor Ath
Stetter
EM. van Zandt
Dr. Nolte
Louisiana State Board of Health
Pink Murphy
J. Jy. Wharton
Cryer Creek
Navarro County
Inez
Dalian ¢Ounty
DR. Blunt
Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Waren
Island
PFY
Nws
Chareeq
Dillan Texe
Marshal Worden
Shores
Departmont
Clara Kopp
Mra. Pinkham’. Advics
Bar
Horsford
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