Land Office Suspends Business in Austin for File Rearrangement
Austin August reports the Texas Land Commissioner ordered a full suspension of land office business to locate misplaced files and reorganize over 100000 records. Many papers lost for years were found or recovered, with more work planned, potentially delaying pending filings and orders.
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Texas
Charles Rogan
General Land Office
Alfie Olea
Nore
Soeles
Rogan
Honan
Short Texas Specials
Texas items mention Bailey school cost 32500 Ennis dog poisoning incident at unknown parties Penlon prohibition election planned for September Lewville precinct Ellioty Rev Herpus Manholiar mower Lug wreck Richmond several hundred acres of cotton to be picked by Dr O Parcell and others Texarkana Salvation Army to oppose noncompliant patrons Cleburne Camp U C Vig last meeting passed resolution to admit widows and wives of ex Confederates Mormon proselyting efforts continue Wharton B M Bolles linked to buildings and National Oil Co of Houston Fayetteville store closure related to Dr Bache San Diego long drought in the region
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Cleburne
Pat Cleburne
U. C
WACOL
Wharton
B. M. Bolles
Amd
C.J. Aentenis
Umadary
San Diego
Long Drouth
Weather Crop Reports Show Varied Texas Rainfall
August reports from towns across Texas note irregular rainfall with some areas receiving showers while others see scorching heat. Cotton prospects improve in places like Denton and Wharton but suffer in districts such as Navarro and Bastrop where drought and winds damaged crops.
Fire damages residence in Waco and nearby town losses
The residence of Flo Lowers on South Eleventh Street in Waco burned today with contents. Coverage listed as $500 with no insurance reported. A separate small blaze near Brownwood caused minor damage to a house owned by Be McCornio. loss about $100. No insurance noted.
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Wave
Texas
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South Eleventh Street
Ife
Brownwood
Brentwood
Torah
McCornio
Toanrance
Water Works Pump House Damaged Near Mexia
An August 31 report notes damage to the Mexia water works pump house two miles west of town in the afternoon. The structure will be rebuilt and restored to service.
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Mexia
Texan
Pire
Damaged Texas towns report fire and accident losses
Reports from Beaumont to Hutto describe fires destroying shops and cotton, a cavalry trooper killed in Texas, and multiple businesses damaged or ruined. Incidents cite a bridge area near Neshes river and losses totaling thousands with unclear insurance. Fire spread from gasoline starting the ruinous blaze.
Carpenter Tom Kersh Injured In Scaffold Fall At Palestine
In Palestine Texas on August 1, carpenter Tom Kersh fell about ten feet from a scaffold while working on a building. Two planks broke loose and struck him causing injuries described as brutal and damaging but not fatal. The incident halted work and prompted a call for safety checks.
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Texse
Tom Kersh
Kersh
Port arrivals and incidents at sea and land
Ship arrivals include Rey West from Galveston to New York and Algiera from New York to Ta, with several vessels sailing to ports such as Rotterdam Boston and Cape Town. A Texan, Wasobachie, was injured when his wagon was run off a bridge by a frightened train, leaving him trapped and badly cut.
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Rice Harvest Report Encouraging at Laka Charlon Farm
The August 30 report from Laka Charlon, Louisiana notes the rice harvest looks promising. Dr A Ji Perkina began cutting on the 620 acre farm a week ago and expects a yield near last year, with strong fields and favorable conditions noted.
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Caleanieu
Laka Charlon
A. Ji Perkina
Dry in North Texas Tests Water Levels
Denison Texas reports August 1 that the river and the Wichita and other large streams are at their lowest in twenty years. Officials warn drought conditions and potential impact on agriculture and supply.
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Texas
Denison
Fatally Wounded Man in Hillaboro Incident
A man named Jim Hodges in Hillaboro Texas fatally wounded himself after attempting to shoot Andy Shett o and members of Shetton's family. The incident followed a confrontation, with Hodges shot in the chest and left arm. Local authorities and the Texas State War adjourned proceedings as the case and related matters unfolded.
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Andy
Shetton
Olore
Waa Town
A. B
Waco
Texas
Unitwa Brothers of Friendship of Taxa
Tveaday
Antonio
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