Drought and Flood Damage Report Across Texas Rivers
The report details rising waters along the Llano San Saba and Colorado rivers near Menardville and San Saba with drownings and rescues. It notes bridge dangers on the Colorado River and ongoing damage to cotton crops across Texan counties including Concho, San Saba, Lockhart, Ennis, Beeville, Greenville, Corpus Christi, and Wharton with varying harvest impacts and price pressures. Authorities coordinate bridge safety and farmers seek stabilize cotton prices and labor.
West Fork Railroads and Flooding Report from Texas
Reid Texas reports Panhandle region rail lines disrupted by high water from Trinity River floodwaters. Track damage cited between milework and Bowie as rainfall worsened conditions. A man died when attempting to cross a submerged ford as flood depths rose, body not yet recovered. communication slow amid ongoing rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fork
Sreid
Texas
Hoidinber
von- Merlo Ihe
Panhandle
Bowie
Mon- Wy
Weather notes and flood signals across Brazos region
Reported rising river levels and flood concerns across Brazos area with mentions of crops damaged and ongoing observations on September 25 to 38. References to Mil, Calvert, and Mil not be very much, plus notes on the river height reaching several feet and acting to alarm residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Calvert
Large crowd gathers as Taylor wins bid for county crops
A sizable crowd attends the Taylor County harvest event in Texas as officials announce a $1 per hundredweight payment for turpentine crop reform. Rain disrupted proceedings but did not derail the bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwell
Burleson County
Texas
Tenth Texas Cavalry Reunion At Alto Highlights Veterans
Alto Texas September 26 Capt R B Martin led the Tenth Texas Cavalry reunion with about 125 veterans on the grounds. Rev W M Thompson delivered the welcoming address, ex-Congressman James Long responded, and a basket dinner and barbecue followed. Cherokee County veterans are praised for wartime service and efforts to fund a memorial monument.
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Alto
Texan
R. B. Martin
Tenth
Texas Regiment of Cavalry
M. Thompson
Methodist Church
Tew
Wes
Jmes Long
Mitchell
Batle
Mo Wynne
Dan Oppenheimer
Rathbone Sisters of
Ris
Melis
Cheroce County
John T. Wiggina
Cherokee County
Colonel Allison's 90th Birthday Observed in McKinney
Colonel RD Allison, the oldest Odd Fellow in Texas with continuous membership, quietly marked his ninetieth birthday at his McKinney home. A Mexican War regimental commander and Civil War leader, he also served multiple terms in both Tennessee and Texas legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Texas
RD. Allison
Allison
Tennessee
New Baptist Church at Paris Texas September 2
Rev Po eon of Dallas called to pastorate at Auditorium Baptist Church an offshoot with association backing worshiping in a hall while a site is sought for a new church building. A handsome edifice is planned. Cascarets Cardy Cathartic advertised.
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New Baptist Church
Paris
Parte
Texas
Poeon
Dallas
Auditorium Baptist Church
Wreck on Fort Worth and Rio Grande Kills Two
A derailment on the Fort Worth and Rio Grande near Dublin after heavy rain killed Engineer and Conductor Tom Cantrell and injured several passengers. A special train with doctors was dispatched, but details remained unavailable late tonight.
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Port Worth
Texas
Fort Worth and Rio Grande
Dublin
Tom Cantrell
Kent
Gulf and Interstate railway receiver arrives in Beaumont
Spangler former general manager now receiver for the Gulf and Interstate railway meets with Beaumont residents to discuss operating a line between Beaumont and Stowell. He corrects reports of large bonds and outlines plans to move engines from Bolivar, rebuild prospects, and resume service pending court guidance. Kaysee extension progress near Jasper depends on labor supply and teams.
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Beatont
Texas
H. 8. Spangler
The
Gulf and Interstate Railway
District Court of
Galveston
Sto- Well
Thee
Beaumont
Stowell
Spingler
Gulf Cod
Spangler
Bolivar Pont
Foundation
Dwellcon
Winkle
Fratherstone
Easton
Olbr
Bolivar
Sarm
Kaynee
A. McNeeley
Kaysee
Jasper
Cotton States Weather Report Across Cotton Belt
Reports from weather bureaus show generally favorable conditions with heavy rain in Arkansas delaying picking, light yields in many states, and early openings in Georgia and Florida. Alabama faces heat and scarce rain but rapid ginning and marketing. North Carolina notes a splendid week for gathering with rapid picking despite later rains.
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Staten
Louisiana
Aly
Arkaness
Dawa
Mississippi
Faust
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Denison Fair a Success in Texas Event
Denison Texas hosts a fair on Indian Territory Day with Denison celebrations marking a successful event. The program details are limited with only a line indicating the date in September and a brief note about four teen attendees or entries observed.
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Denison
Texas
Indian Territory
Local Fair Attendee Turnout Doubles From Last Year
Noon at the Katy sees strong attendance this fall with exhibits enhanced this year. The racing feature is praised as unparalleled, and the geological department attracts many mid-century visitors. Ores and minerals receive top notes, fruit display excels, and a large Be-rian hare exhibit from western Texas closes for the Dallas fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Texas
Dalias Fair
Dallas Census Outrage Sparks Dallas Anger Over Undercount
Dallas residents erupt in protest after census figures put the city at 42 598, with many asserting 5 000 to 10 000 people were omitted. Congressman Burke and Mayor Cabell denounce the undercount as serious, blaming enumerators and bureau errors while demanding remedies and hearings.
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Dallas
Texas
Washington
Congremmnan
EB. Burke
Census Bureau
Cabell
Merriam
Cénaus Bureau
Ofty Council
Negro woman found unconscious after suspected arson attack
Sadie Robinson, a Black resident living alone near Harrison Street on the Houston and Texas Central nine miles south of Waco, was discovered in a coma with burns to the head after an attempted arson during a suspected robbery. A broken stamp lay nearby and evidence suggested a struggle.
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Waco
Texas
Sadie Robinson
Harrison Swuth
Houston
Texas Central
Ney
Omicera
Che
Judgment Rendered Against Insurance Firms for Stenson
In Marlin on September 26 the riot court jury awarded plaintiff M. Stenson a verdict of 97000 against the Insurance Companies. The case, moved from Mullerville county on venue, had been tried since a change of venue. The cave was given Wednesday afternoon and the jury returned their verdict about ten oclock this morning, with Evens on the stated amount and interest from the date of the parties' dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stenson
Marlin
Teves
Insurance Companes
MolLeritian
Wodrewday
State News Roundup From Austin and Across Texas
Reports from Austin Texas recount the university term opening with most students arriving after October. Tax rolls show valuations in Guadalupe Smith Newton Jones Walker counties with various increases and decreases. Governor Grubbs visits to promote industrial education as delegates rally Southern Philatelic convention plans for New Brinfels in November. Worms threaten stock in central Texas cattle while screws worms epidemics plague GAL and other counties.
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Austin
Texas
Guadalupe County
Smith County
Newton County
Walker County
Brooklyn Reprember Plays in Haplandhit Form
Brooklyn report details a tense game where Brooklyn reprember played strong, whitewashing Phobion with solid team defense and key plays. Highlights include Hartnell’s save, McParland and DiHi¢lasa Kiteon Farrel for Pittsburgh, and September 24 marks a notable Cincinnati victory over the home team for better all around play.
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Brooklyn
Aod
Amin
Krhow Posiesephia
Theo SK
McParland
DiHi¢lasa
Kiteon
Farrel
Pittebure
Cincinmati
Fly
Beo Errora
Hartnell
Reece Mica
Cincmati
OOOR
Tapuehill
Philipp
Zimmer
Becl
Knahoe
Gravesend Race Results Highlight Jockey Henry Wins
At Gravesend New York on September 2 jockey Henry rode three winners and one place from five mounts. Races covered included two miles hurdle handicap with winners Bloor and Long Tale, and several sprints detailing times and numerous horses such as Pleasant Sail, Rolling Boer, Autumn, Jack Poitt, and Hella of Troy. Weather was clear and track fast with a noted mix of distances and maidens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry
Gravesend
Milo
A Furtone
Jack Poitt
Hella of Troy
Tie Li
Steken
Steet
Rappanocker
Templeton
Driscoll
Lost horse in Texas offered reward by sheriff
The Columbus Texas sheriff’s department reports a dark brown horse about 14 hands tall branded HB on left shoulder missing since the night of the 23rd instant. The animal is gentle and roadworthy, owner is very poor and cannot offer a reward. A $10 reward is offered for information leading to recovery or thief details, by W T Benford, sheriff Colorado county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Terss
Texas
W. T. Benford
Colorado County
Pioneer woman Catherine Burney dies near Troy at 13
Mrs Catherine Burney aged about fourteen in her forties died after weeks of illness at her home twelve miles from Troy. She left four children Mrs M W Pennington Orion Alabama and sons Marshall Alonzo and Franklin in Texas. Marshall Burney longtime Texas House clerk died recently after sending a telegram. Mrs Burney was a devout Baptist mother whose influence spanned two generations.
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Troy
Ala
Catherine Burney
M. W. Pennington
Orion
Texas
Marshall
Alonzo
Franklin
Marshall Burney
House of Representatives
Pennington
Ors. Burney
The
Baptist Church
Mystery in Hillaboro as Bay Horse Hits Alley Cache
A bay horse and cart were found hitched in an alley in Hillaboro Texas this morning attracting attention. The box cart held a dress like items a coat a hat shirts apples candy preserves and other things. Officers are mystified with no owner or location linked to the gear and suspect a possible accident or fatality. Ten officers search for clues but lack leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillaboro
Texas
Severe downpour and wind damage hit Rock Springs Texas
A heavy rain began around LI d0 o'clock with a northeast wind that damaged Newton & Smart's Livery and vehicles. Prof. D C Broyles' new residence collapsed but no injuries occurred. Several tents and small houses were blown down as 10 inches of rain fell by 10 am and continued.
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Rock Springs
Texas
Newton & Smart
D.C. Broyles
Nacogdoches Cotton Oil Mill Opens Season With 500 Tons Seed
The Nacogdoches Cotton Oil mill began operations for the season with 500 tons of seed on hand. Daily wagon receipts are forty tons, plus seed shipped from other points by rail. Reports on the streets say foreign mills with buyers may have pulled out of the market, though outside mills’ representatives say no orders have been given yet they expect such moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Texas
Post
Fatal Domestic Tragedy Around Jefferson Texas
A Black man about 22 killed his wife Lily Carr and herself in Jefferson Texas on September 26. He fled the scene leaving behind a pinto and rounds as authorities seek him. The incident shocks the community recalling a previously good reputation.
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Jefferson
Texas
Robert Greer
Lily Carr
Ha Eacape
Hin Pinto
St. Louis Horse Races At Kibloch Park Produce Results
At Kibloch Park in St. Louis on September 28 readers learn mile and a sixteenth races with Duelist Laureate and Hitful. The meet lists purses and times including a 2:01 six furlongs and 1:14 mile events with horses Laureate Haviland Tickful and others across several races.
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St. Louis
Kibloch Park
Buegenia
Caney
Orleans
Junsatta
Haviland
Hordies
Tonto
Yartha
Timo
Percy H
Henham
Denton County Blooded Stock and Fair Faces Rainy Finale
The sixth annual meeting in Denton Texas saw the Denton County Blooded Stock and Fair association finish about even despite rain mud and bad luck. Strong local patriotism drew the best crowd of the four days, mitigating losses for the event and sustaining the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Denton
Texas
Denton County Blooded Stock and Fair Association
Weeks and Carlton Released on Bond in Pierce Murder Case
Furnaa Weeks and Mat Carlton, indicted for the February 10, 1884 murder of Wilkes Pierce near Gordonville, were released on bonds of $2000 and $2000 respectively. Carlton posted last Saturday. cases set for November 19.
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Sherman
Texas
Furnaa Weeks
Mat Carlton
Wilkes Pierce
Gordonville
This County
Carlton
Nelson pleads guilty in Texas district court
In Bryan Texas on September 26 Dave Nelson colored pled guilty to shooting his daughter and received three years. Frank Hardy charged with assault to murder was convicted and sentenced to two years. Several murder cases remain on the docket.
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Bryan
Texas
Dave Nelson
Frank Hardy
Racing Odds and Entries Highlight Patchy Spring Meet
A mixed list of horse names, jockeys, and odds appears as a chaotic entry sheet. Names like Admiral Schley, Silent Friesd, and Seven-eighths of a mile mark events, distances, and wagers, amid weather threats and track chatter.
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Eeho Dale
Spud
Caldwell
Sarfor
Dewnhearted
Miss Gallettry
Kenova
Henry Clark
Thrush
Ida Ciealla
Minton
Prince Btonemouthly
Celling
Queen Anne
Shillingburn
J. HW. Byrnes
Ahlers
Eothen Lad
Miso Lynah
Utero
Wiling
Early Bird
Capron
Tom Gilmore
Jimp JH
Rolling
Crlling
Zanetto
Marie G
Brown
Jim W
Old Fox
Alvin W
Kiane
Sweet Caporal
Milo
Reginald Hughes
Jon Gammage
Kitty Clyde
Stuttcart
Peter Duryea
Zaxel
Nouse Et Noir
Judy Steadman
Mr. Brookwood
Fox Bard
Galla
Joe Tayughty
Track Fant
School vacancy filled as Miss Burnet succeeds Miss Barnes
Miss Myrile Barnes resigns from the public school post and Miss Louise Burnet of Galveston is elected to fill the vacancy. Judge June Cox, travel agent for the Sunset Route, is to the quality.
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Victoria
Texas
Myrile Barnes
Louise Burnet
Galveston
June Cox
Tex
Navasota Birth Announcement For Horn and Stra DM
In Navasota a child named Horn was welcomed to Mr. and Mrs. DM Mary and a boy was reported on September 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Mr. and
Stra
Mary, & Boy
Dud FYearris Held on Murder Charge at Post Oak Prairie
Dud FYearris faced an examining trial before Justice Mc Means for the killing of Charles Curtis at Post Oak Prairie. He was placed under a $10,000 bond to await the grand jury action, but the bond has not been furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Toasx
Victim Dies From Coal Oil Fire In Denton County
Mrs J D Wallace wife of a prominent northern county farmer died eight hours after being burned in a coal oil fire at a home near Denton. The incident occurred September 24 and is being investigated as a fatal burn accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
J. D. Wallace
Hawthorne Results From Daily Chicago Meet
The Hawthorne card lists races on September 2 with Natural Gas Lady Iris and Regea in the five furlongs, Port Wine Pass disqualified for crowding, Benjie Macklin Prejudice and Unknows in six furlongs, Sir Christopher Goal Runner Rival Dare in the same span, and Hoorebecke Pigeineys Oandt and Defender II tinting the mile segments with various times recorded.
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Hawthorne
Chicago
Lady Iris
Benjie Macklin
Prejudice
Sir Cristopher
Rival Dare
Hoorebecke
Pigeineys Oandt
Prairie
Unclear racing card fragment with horse names and distances
Fragmentary listings show mile and furlong racing entries with multiple horse names such as Sam Cora Gosty Likeness 110 Hernando and Harry Nutter Ut John Yerkes. includes odds like 11 and 103, but text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
Nineteenth Century Auction Lot Fragment List
Fragmentary OCR list shows names and item stamps including Barbara M Barbara Bowen Harry Pullioa Le Doaktus Hampshire Water Mant Mile Blue Lik OMNMile The Biector Vail Hood's Belen Myrtle Miss Pucrop Belle of Oakwood Milo and other entries with prices and notes.
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Barbara M
Ortlo
Bowen
Harry Pullioa
le Doaktus
Hampshire
Water Mant
Mile
Gviling
Star Chamber
Blue Lik
Omnmile
the Biector
Cela
Iit
Dirown Vail
Branch Im
Fainlaine
Hood's Belen O
Ate
Milt Hd
Mixreorth
selling—Moonly
Tre Ho
Am Mokheaver
Innerary Banimit
Setater
Tithe
Myrtle
Miss Pucrop
Belle of Oakwood
Milo Sid
Gur Nelle
Heerhart
TH Devil
Clay Poynter
Topainat
Pay the Fiddler
Wenlhag Chee
Drag
Rain Spoiled Track At Terre Haute Trotting Meet
A heavy rain disrupted racing at Terre Haute causing delays and heat withdrawals. Main events including the Joe Batchan versus Annacodw trotting showdown were halted as weather deteriorated, with Lady Piper and Alonia Nurge among notable winners in limited heats.
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Terre Haute
Guiry
J.T. Wen
Lady Piper
Tollore
Alonia Nurge
Arrest of W. T. Yates on Rape Charge and Poison Attempt
Marlin Texas September 20. W. T. Yates is charged with rape of a young white girl. He was arrested in the county and jailed. He attempted suicide by morphine during the night and remains unconscious with slim chances of recovery. The grand jury indicted him in district court this week.
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Gon
William & Kelly
William Cameron & Moire
Concho
San Saba
Menaraville
Minchia City
Kelly
Texas
W.T. Water
Marlin
Hewan
Bow. Ward
I. Rive
W. T. Yates
Pearch
Jal
Movement of Ocean Vessels From New Orleans to Europe and New York
Shipping news lists vessels sailing and arriving at various ports. Ships named include Bwinton Gyllee Lovidiana Hugin Langham Hemisphera Nomadic Patricia Margueta Anchorin Altoola and others. Arrivals from New York Bremen Liverpool and Galveston reported. steamer Malin Head and Majestic sailing to multiple destinations.
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Bpedal
Pere
New Orlewna
Repremier T
Hey Wee
Conml
Galveston
Wood Splied
New York
Hoyt Kade
Hiram
Bluefields
Werpeliseveen
Celba
Bwinton
Rotterdam
Norfolk
Gyllee
Porto Hico
New
New Yorks Lovidiana For New York; Hugin For Twrpion St. Luciae
Romney
Gale Wombs
Belfaet
Malin Head
Henburg
Llansanndr
Galvetton
Suieidg
Langham
Gale Yoolon
Swansea
Salled
Hemisphera
Calvert
Liverpool
Nomadic
Priedertel der Grasse
Bremen
Quounlo
Farellella
Gluarow
Plymouth
Patricia
Cherbourg
Hamburg
London
Margueta
Glangeway Laverpoo
Chuwapialn
Sontrqal
Queequatown
Dyeris
Ldvers
Lon
Suptianpton
Lahn
St. Paul
Sericea Ton
Majestic
First Wharton Pecans Report From Texas Wharton
The first pecans of the season arrive in Wharton Texas with buyer J C Payne noting the small crop offered and inferior quality due to storm damage Victoria winds. Prices range from 1.50 to 2 per bushel with an expected crop yield around four fifths of a full season. Before September 8 the county’s pecan crop was described as the finest in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton County
Wharton
Texas
J. C. Payne
Vic Etoria
Free Trial Cure for Varicocele Promises Quick Relief
Advertises a no surgery no bloodletting cure for varicocele claiming rapid permanent results. Offers a free trial by writing to Dr W Rips at an address in Nes, promising prepaid method details and privacy at home. Emphasizes ease and secrecy to persuade men to act.
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W. Rips
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