Hearstism in Texas and the Times Herald
The piece defends The Times Herald and its ownership, recalling the history of Hearst influence in Texas politics, noting Hearst's campaigns and contributions in 1896 and 1900, and arguing the paper should not be sold or controlled by outside strings. It emphasizes public need for the paper and its independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stesman
Austin
Times
Texas
Hearst
Times Herald
William Randolph Hearst
Colonel Imboden
Bryan
Statesman
Denison Board of Trade Drives National Attention
The Denison Board of Trade continues to attract attention nationwide for practical development work. Denison residents should be proud of the board and its efforts, and it ought to have more members and a larger income to expand its impact locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bors
Rio Grande
Denison Herald
Denison Board of Trade
Denison
Board of Trade
Texas Stockman Blaze on Cotton Wealth and Rail Policy
The South’s cotton value over six years exceeds world gold and silver output by 1 060 000 090 dollars, and even all annual gold mined could not pay the South’s cotton bill to Europe. Bermuda onions worth 200 million will soon head from Webb county, while railroads merit firm but fair governance. a 2 1/2 cent passenger rate is premature in Texas given current service hazards.
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South
Europe
Texas
Bermuda
Webb County
Farmers Union Efforts Highlight Uneven Cotton Yields
In a report on farmer cooperation, the piece notes the contrast between some growers who may harvest a bale per acre and neighboring fields yielding roughly one bale per three acres. The text emphasizes the ongoing challenge of achieving fair prices despite union efforts.
Political Platform Plank Treated as Law in Excited Convention
In a playful exam of party discipline a hypothetical question asks whether a plank from the opposing party’s platform would be binding if slipped into the current convention’s discourse. The piece probes obedience to platform terms amid partisan fervor.
Tuer Rusk County News Published in Densely Set
A compact notice from Tuer Rusk County News highlights a publication effort in a densely populated setting. The item notes local distribution and community reach, with emphasis on timely printing and broad readership within the county.
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Tuer Rusk County News
State Prefers Fair Conservative Rail Road Justice
Fragments suggest a measured stance on how the state should treat railroad interests, emphasizing fair handling and cautious, even tempered justice rather than strong or punitive measures. The excerpt signals a deliberate policy posture in railway regulation.
Scientist Aims to Save Texan Households from Mesquite Fire Damage
If a scientist could perfect a plan to prevent acids released by burning mesquite wood from corroding stove pipes, he would save Texas housekeepers thousands of dollars yearly.
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Texas
Detroit bishop tackles daunting task in politics
Tur Galveston Tribune admires the Detroit bishop who sets out to teach righteousness to politicians and politics to the righteous, describing the undertaking as a big job. The remark highlights a bold editorial stance on moral guidance in public life.
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Tur
Galveston Tribune
Detroit
Navy tune consideration recalls Perry cannon ball tradition
The piece notes that Congress debates an official naval tune and recalls Commodore Perry's era when a cannon ball whistle served as a national sound. It adds a wry remark that producing a daily newspaper isn’t among undertakings allied with the mafia habit.
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Congress
Commodore Perry
Contemplating School Words and Their Meanings Today
A brief inquiry explores the meanings of Latin phrases used in education and how such terms relate to modern school children and day care. The note considers linguistic lessons and the relevance of ancient terms in contemporary settings.
Dallas Times Herald Struggles to Keep Record Straight
The Dallas Times Herald admits it faces a difficult task maintaining accuracy and a consistent record in its reporting. The remark underscores ongoing tensions between editorial choices and factual balance in the newspaper's coverage.
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Dallas Times Herald
Rumor Redirects Public Figure From White House
If true, the rumor suggests a notable figure will retreat from the White House to New York City's municipal affairs. The comment notes Texas farmers' crop duties will keep them from engaging in politics, implying a shift in focus away from national leadership to local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Municipal Chamber of
New York City
Matrimonial Route Sends Millions Across the Ocean
The item notes that more millions of American money reach Europe through marriage than any other channel, highlighting the financial impact of transatlantic unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
If You Do Not Wish To Cope With Guilt Do Not Act
Phrase cautions readers to avoid actions that would trigger personal remorse. It emphasizes moral self discipline and choosing safer paths to prevent later ethical conflict. The remark stands as a general moral maxim rather than tied to a specific event or story.
Tafolla Last Heard Of In Turbulent Train Flight
The Torreon Star reports San tiago Tafolla left the city on a special freight train last Wednesday night and has since vanished from trackable sight. Officials and friends debate whether he rode the rods, with some believing an attempt to cross into the States occurred. Weaver vows not to shave until Tafolla is caught for harming his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
Santiago Tafolla
Taoila
Star
Weaver
Tafolla
Torreon Star
Trial Nears End in Starr County Murder Case
District Court in Starr County is nearing a verdict in the murder case of Juan Morales. Defense presented evidence, prosecution offered no rebuttal, and a recess was taken. Arguments began with Judge Allen opening for the prosecution and Walls to close, followed by Wells, Pierce, and Hamilton. The order was not known, and a jury verdict was expected later this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Morales
Starr County
Allen
Walls
Wells
Pierce
Hamilton
Little Locals Diary Notes From the Port and Court
Imports through this port today from Mexico include calamine ixtle bones and miscellaneous goods. A curtain fire at Emilio Flores home was put out with minimal damage. Morales murder case witnesses depart for home. Mrs Newbery ill with pneumonia and her baby sick. Woods Sisters open engagement at Market Hall Monday night. Seats available at Reed's drugstore. One week remains to pay taxes to avoid ten percent penalty. Three corporation court cases heard this morning. Tomorrow pay day at the Cannel and San Jose coal mines. It was very cloudy today with prospects of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Newberry
Woods Sisters
Market Hall
Reed
Corporation Court
Cannel
San Jose
Church Services and Sermons Across Local Parishes
A roundup of religious services for Sunday across St. Peter’s St Augustine Guadalupe and Baptist churches plus Christ Episcopal Christian and Methodist congregations. Morning and evening sermons listed with topics, masses and rosaries, Sunday school times, and parsonage notes.
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St. Peter's Church
Joseph B.lig
The
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Goodman’s Guanajuato Store to Open Branch in Guanajuato
The Port of Liverpool will open a branch store in Guanajuato within days. Jose Goodman, Torreon proprietor, will travel to Guanajuato to oversee the opening. The new branch will be stocked from his large Torreon establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
Liverpool
Guanajuato
Jose Goodman
Goodman
Childhood to power drive marks a lifelong political climb
The fragment paints a persistent drive from early life to political ascent. It notes a lifelong effort by a politician to reach power, observed across many years and settings, reflecting a persistent ambition.
R W Davis Promoted To General Superintendent
Reuben W. Davis has been promoted from field superintendent to General Superintendent overseeing all coal properties of the company. The offices include El Menor Saltillito and Colombia with coal shipments already from Menor and Saltillito. The appointment took effect on the 16th inst and Mr. Signoret, the company president, accompanied Davis on arrival from Mexico before departing to Colombia via the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Coal
Reuben W. Davis
Davis
el Menor
Saltillito
Colombia
Menor
Leon Signoret
Mexico
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Echoes Rise From Alice City In Nueces County
Local residents report a soft echo drifting through Alice in Nueces County. Observers describe the sound as melodic and widespread, with no damage or hazards reported. Authorities say noise levels are within normal limits for the area.
Farmers Union of Texas faces split amid delayed feast
Several people grow weary waiting for the clouds to roll by as a division within the Farmers Union of Texas is described as regrettable to say the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union of Texas
Big Plant to Be Built in Torreon
The Lerdo and Torreon Electric Railway company bought blocks of city property east of the fundicion de Torreon from Mauro de la Pesia for 860,000 to construct a large new power plant. The facility will be bigger and more complete than current generating plants and will be equipped with advanced machinery.
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Torreon
Fundicion de Torreon
Lerdo and Torreon Electric Railway Company
Mauro de la Pesia
Electric Company
Recruits Arrive at Fort McIntosh Under Barker Command
Recruits mentioned in The Times as coming to Fort McIntosh will arrive this afternoon. They total eighty two and arrive under Lieut. Barker. The soldiers will be distributed among the companies now garrisoning the post.
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Times
Fort McIntosh
Barker
Election of Officers Malta Commandery No 32 K T
At a Stated Conclave held January 23 1908 in the Asylum, officers were elected for the ensuing year: John Colman Eminent Commander T A Bunn Generalissimo Randolph Robertson Capt General Henry Borchers Senior Warden Robert McCulloch Junior Warden T A Austin Prelate Fred Werner Treasurer W H Mims Recorder. Appointive officers to be named at the next conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
K. T
John Colman
T. A. Bunn
Randolph Robertson
Henry Borchers
Robert McCulloch
T. A. Austin
Fred Werner
W. H. Mims
Ransom Money Planned for Release of General McLean
United Press reports in Tangier that British consul travels to Larache with what is said to be 100000 dollars in ransom for General Sir Harry McLean held by bandit MRaisuli. Settlement expected next Monday.
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Tangier
Larache
Ranson
Harry McLean
Mraisuli
Lame Shoulder Cured by Pain Balm Claim
Mrs. F. H. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports relief from a left shoulder pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The advertisement asserts rheumatic muscle pain responds quickly to the balm and notes availability at all druggists.
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Chamberlain
F. H. McElwee
Boistown
New Brunswick
The Pure Food Law and Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Secretary Wilson notes the law requires listing of habit forming drugs on labels. Cham berlain s Cough Remedy claims contain no such substances and is praised as safe and effective for coughs and colds after years of general use.
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Wilson
Self Witness Poem Encourages Harsh Self-Inspection
An instructional verse from Success Magazine urges readers to observe their own flaws with brutal honesty. It invites stripping away excuses, condemning cowardice, and viewing oneself as a distant stranger to curb vanity and cultivate true moral courage.
A Little Revision of Burns and Border Society Notes
Excerpts from a Laredo Texas letter dated January 25 1908 describe social life amid a flu scare. The writer recalls a Market Hall concert with harp performances and remarks on Mexican border society while praising opera and masters of music. The tone blends humor with reflection on culture and illness.
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Larepo
Texas
Mary
Rio Grande
la Grippe
Laredo
Market Hall
Melba
Calvé
Caruso
Guiseppe
Local Fort Worth notes bowling and social events
The letter describes upcoming Lechuza alleys bowling contests for a ladies gold medal next Friday with weekly Friday bowling nights and a dance hall hop. It mentions a Valentine ball at Fort McIntosh Post Hall, a Post family social, and plans for a World Trip entertainment. It also gives a home craft tip on coloring glass globes with shellac and color dyes.
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Laredo
Post Hall
Fort McIntosh
St. Valentine's
Mary
Texas
Rio Grande
Pre Lent Masquerade Announced By Lechuza Club
The Lechuza Club plans its annual pre lent masked ball before lent season with two possible dates February fourteenth or twenty first, likely the latter. Attendees are described as fairies Mephistos princes and marchionesses, set to parade amid carnival decor, rainbow confetti and bright lights.
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Lechuza Club
Fort McIntosh Officers Plan Valentine Dance
Fort McIntosh officers and ladies announce a St Valentine’s evening dance to be held Friday February 14 with invitations to be issued soon.
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Fort McIntosh
Social events and club notices across Laredo scene
The W. E. Club plans a Valentine cotillion at Post hall with Miss Annie McKnight. Ladies Guild Eyes tea and social to support Calender mission funds. Laredo branch of Kings Daughters elects leaders for the year. Henry Deutz family arrives from Moorestown, NJ with Florence and Henry Jr, visiting J. Deutz, then return to San Luis Potosi.
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W. E. Club
Annie McKnight
Ladies Guild of
Christ Church
Henry Deutz
Miss Florence
Henry, Jr
Moorestown
New Jersey
J. Deutz
Max Deutz
J. Deutz, Jr
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Prominent Mexico City Figures Visit, Head to Colombia Fields
A stream of notable visitors arrived in the city from Mexico. Leon Signoret, president of Cia Carbonfera del Norte de Mexico, spent the night and travels to Colombia coal fields. Other arrivals include J W Hayden C Y Spence R W Wallace Angel Rodrigo and Dora Scott among many. Edwin T Hobby state bank examiner visited First State Bank and Trust Co. Santiago Paz editor of Pan-American magazine La Patria is spending a few days. George E Alexander mining engineer from Denver en route to Mexico. Mayor Amador Sanchez returned from Mexico Me. Several dignitaries from San Francisco New Orleans St Louis Detroit New York and other cities were recorded in attendance.
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Leon Signoret
Mexico
Colombia
Signoret
CIA
Carbonfera del Nortes
Edwin T. Hobby
State Bank
First State Bank and Trust Co
Santiago Paz
la Patria
George E. Alexander
Denver
Colo
D. B. Chapin
Hidalgo County
San Antonio
C. F. Perron
Amador Sanchez
W. H. Adams
Tuk Times
R. W. Davis
Baby’s recovery sold by Reed's Drug Store
Fragmentary text notes a baby once thin and crying with pain now well, with a mention of Case and a sale by Reed's Drug Store. Details are incomplete but imply a local notice about a baby’s recovery and a product or remedy sold by the store.
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Reed
DeWitt
Reed's
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Ixtle
Emilio Flores
Morales
Church Services
the Presbyterian Church
St. Augustine
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Christ Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Ellis
Goodman's
R.W. Davis
Alice Down
Nueces County
Electric Street Car Company
United Press
Strickland W. Guillilan
Success Magazine
Ladies’ Aid Social
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
ST. Valentines Dance
Valentine
Ladies Guild Tea
King's Daughters
A. H. Camp
L. B. Ellis
R. A. Millar
A. M. Horner
J. W. Hayden
C. Y. Spence
R. W. Wallace
Angel Rodrigo
R. D. Mathis
Dora Scott
C.W. Andrews
Roy Hornsly
E. G. Trueheart
H. J. Norville
S. E. Gant
W. A. Duff
San Francisco
Cal
A. Gromback
New Orleans
Geo. L. Hassett
St. Louis
Harry Hayes
J. G. Cheesborough
Galveston
H. N. Deming
Mich
L. Signoret
R. W Davis
Sid Ottenheimer
H. Merrell
New York
C. PF. Walsh
J. N. McNeil
John Masa
F. Halt
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