Fourteen Men Die In Texas Dynamite Blast At Camp
A premature detonation at Suderman and Dolson camp No 3 on the Texico extension of the Santa Fe railroad killed fourteen men and wounded others. Relatives and officials transported mangled bodies to Coleman for burial as names from Ft Worth Kentucky Paris and Coleman emerge.
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Novice
Tex
Texico
Santa Fe
Pat Ward
A. G. Warren
Argyle
Coleman
Suderman & Dolson
R. C. Pryor
Ft. Worth
C. H. Blalock
Kentucky
Paris
Texas
M. L. Burzie
Arlington
Fort Worth
Jack Reagan
A T. Warren
Unable to determine full headline from fragment
A fragmentary report notes an event where a region or person is said to have suffered a catastrophic blast resulting in a body being blown apart. Details such as location, date, and identities are unclear in the readable text.
Court of Inquiry Finds Brownsville Shooting By Colored Infantry
A military court of inquiry concludes the Twenty fifth Infantry soldiers carried out the Brownsville shooting on August 13-14, 1906 at Fort Brown Texas. Officers and noncommissioned officers failed to prevent or reveal the crime, but fourte en soldiers are eligible for reenlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Military Court of Inquiry
Brownsville
Texas
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Brown
Brownsille
Frank Natus
M. Y. Dominguez
Hughes urges unsparing probe of graft and bribery case
New York Governor Hughes sent a special message to the legislature calling for an immediate impartial and thorough investigation of legislative practices and procurements following the Allds Conger bribery inquiry and Hotchkiss insurance probe. Hotchkiss presents obstacles and urges further inquiry into a decade long bill killing system that predates 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Allds-Conger
Hotchkiss
Hughes
New York
Bonds for Registration in Coleman County Texas
The attorney general's department approved for registration on Monday Coleman County common school district No. 42 school house bonds. The $1500 20 year bonds at 4 1 2 percent and the $1000 five and seventy year bonds at 4 percent were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Attorney General’s Department
Coleman County Common School District
Panic at Zacatecas Bull Ring Kills Nine
In Zacatecas Mexico nine Mexicans died and twenty were wounded as a crowd panicked after a woman with a child fell near the exits during a bull fight held to fundraise for the centennial. The governor ordered receipts redirected to aid the dependents of the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Zacatecas
Crazy Snake Discovered Near Henrietta Mountain Cabin
Muskogee Oklahoma report says Chitto Harjo also known as Crazy Snake, famed leader of the Crazy Snake band, has evaded authorities for about two years and is now living in a log cabin in the mountains near Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crazy Snake
Muskogee
Henrietta
Chitto Harjo
Onions Shipped From Laredo Reach Seventy Three Cars
Twenty cars of onions left Laredo on Wednesday bringing season total to seventy three. In two weeks shipments will exceed one hundred cars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Yorktown Approves $200,000 Brick Schoolhouse Bond
Yorktown Texas voters approved a $200,000 schoolhouse bond with 103 for and 48 against. Maintenance tax fell 100 to 46 in the same election held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Texas
Rice Seeding Rush Under Ideal Conditions in Louise
Farmers in Louise Texas are busy seeding rice as recent rains at the start of the week leave fields in prime condition for planting. The weather favors rapid progress across the region with crews working to maximize early output.
San Patricio Sheriff Sells 4500 Acres in Land Sale
Sheriff D. Odem of San Patricio County sold 4 500 acres to four Kentucky men at 24 dollars an acre totaling 108 000 dollars.
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Linton
Tex
D. Odem
San Patricio County
Kentucky
Onions Ship From Valley Highlight Strong Crop
Brownsville reports fifty four cars of Texas Bermuda onions shipped from the valley to date. The crop from Mission area is described as good and healthy with strong oil navy produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Texas
Missio
Banks Appointed Reserve Agents for State Banks
Austin officials approved multiple banks as reserve agents for state banks. American Bank and Trust Company in San Antonio for First State Bank of Aransas Pass. Central Bank and Trust Company of Houston for Dilley State Bank. National Bank of the Republic in Chicago for Central Bank and Trust Company in Houston. National City Bank in New York and Mercantile Trust Company in St Louis for Tonio. Cowboy State Bank and Trust Company in Rotan for First State Bank in Houston. Beeville Bank and Trust Company in Rotua for First State Bank. Tuxedo Union National Trust Company in Beeville for First State Bank. San Benito First State Bank. Yorktown First State Bank. Farmers' State Bank in Trent.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Banking
American Bank and Trust Company
San Antonio
First State Bank
Aransas Pass
Central Bank and Trust Company
Houston
Dilley State Bank
Dilley
National Bank of the Republic
Chicago
National City Bank
New York
Mercantile Trust Company
St. Louis
State Bank and Trust Company
Cowboy State Bank and Trust Company
Rotan
First
Bridge Washes Away Twice In Cuero Texas
In Cuero Texas the bridge across Clear Creek has washed away again after a freshet. A high bridge once stood above record water, but a strong flood washed it out and now a lower water bridge has also been carried away allowing the current to flow over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Texas
Clear Creek
Franklinton Search for Armed Citizens Swing into Action
Scores of armed citizens with bloodhounds are searching for the negro who Monday afternoon brutally assaulted 12 year old Bessie Schilling daughter of a well known citizen. The girl was attacked on her way home from school overpowered and dragged into a nearby swamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklinton
Bessie Schilling
Cocoanut Plant Shipments Reach San Benito Farm
San Benito Texas receives 10 000 cocoanut plants for H G Stillwell a local planter who will plant them on his farm near the town. A second shipment of 10 000 plants from Southern Mexico is due bringing the total to 20 000 plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Benito
Tex
H. G. Stillwell
Mr. Stillwell
Mexico
Buster Brown Creator to Retire Near San Benito
William H. Ray the original Buster Brown actor plans retirement at a new rural retreat near San Benito Texas. He bought land along the San Benito canal near the Arroyo and will reside there.
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Buster Brown
San Benito
Tex
William H. Ray
San Benito Canal
Approved Reserve Agents in Texas Banking System
The department of insurance and banking approved reserve agents for state banks in Austin. Union National Bank of Houston will act for Sinton State Bank of Sinton and Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company of Dallas will act for First State Bank of Seminole.
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Austin
Texas
Department of Insurance and Banking
Union National Bank of Houston
Sinton
State Bank of
Rice Seeding Limited by Canal Managers in Estherwood
In Estherwood Louisiana manager Tutt of the Midland and Terry canals says only about 3900 acres of rice will be planted this season, far below last year’s 10,000 acres. Planting is delayed as crews restore canal conditions and seedbeds.
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Estherwood
Honduras
Tutt
Midland and
Terry Canals
Ten Thousand Acres Sold Near Richmond Texas
Fort Ben County land about sixteen miles west of Richmond near Beasley on the W Y T M R R changed hands. It was purchased by a Northern syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Tex
Fort Ben
Beasley
Nicholson post master surrenders over Head killing
L Campbell Nicholson post master surrendered to police Monday after the shooting of O C Head at Campbell home during a fight about access to Mrs Campbell Head's step daughter.
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Nicholson
Okla
L. Campbell
O. C. Head
Head
Campbell
Oil Property Sold in Sour Lake Texas
The Home Oil Company successors to the Hardcastle Oil Company opened in the Cannon tract Sour Lake oil fields and have sold its entire holdings.
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Sour Lake
Tex
Home Oil Company
Hardcastle Oil Company
Cannon Tract
Sour Lac
Markham Well Frees Itself From Obstruction
Clemenger well in Markham Texas freed from blockage on Sunday and now flows steadily with an estimated 2000 barrels of oil per day.
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Markham
Texas
Twenty five Cabbage Heads Grown at Jennings Meeting
In Jennings Louisiana the Jennings Truck Growers Association reported twenty five tons of cabbage at a recent meeting. Officials noted early July market plans and cited strong member participation.
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Jennings
Jennings Truk Growers’ Association
Uo Association
River work at Fort Brown protects Brownsville from erosion
Government crews began driving piling Monday to construct a riprap protecting Fort Brown in Brownsville Texas. With the river higher than usual barges and launches haul lumber to the new townsite at the river mouth to support the project.
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Fort Brown
Brownsville
Texas
Packer John P. Cudahy Returns to Kansas City
John P. Cudahy, the packer who attacked Jere S. Lillis, president of the Western Exchange Bank, at the Cudahy home last month, returned to Kansas City from the West on Monday. Mrs. Cudahy said she did not know he had returned.
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Kansas City
John P. Cudahy
Jere S. Lillis
Western Exchange Bank
Cudahy
Needville Texas Local Option Vote Results
In Needville Texas a local option election was held Saturday with 21 votes dry and 3 votes wet, confirming dry status by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needville
Texas
How to Keep a Tablecloth Fresh and Wrinkle Free
The article instructs folding tablecloths in their own creases when stored and spreading them flat with a center crease when used. It warns that careless servants cause wrinkles by not refolding properly and notes a French method to improve linen appearance without starch. Napkins are boiled lightly, wrung, and ironed quickly with a hot flatiron.
Hints for the Housewife Delights With Light Waffles and Mixes
The note suggests using sour cream to lighten waffles and keeping batter thin. Serve with gravy or cinnamon sugar. melt maple sugar for topping. A cut lemon or orange near cakes adds a distant delicate flavor. A splash of lemon juice in rice water helps keep grains white and separate. If peaches are scarce mix with orange pulp and banana for improved flavor.
Peanut Butter and Its Home Preparation
The article touts peanuts as a cheap meat substitute and a remedy for indigestion. It explains making peanut butter by grinding shelled nuts into a creamy paste with salt, noting the oil content and optional cream or olive oil, and suggests uses in soups and sandwiches.
Creamed Cod in Potato Case Recipe
A Victorian cooking method describes boiling and mashing six potatoes with egg milk salt and pepper then preparing salt cod by scalding and drying. A butter and flour roux is made with milk then baked inside a potato-lined mold to form a cod filled potato case.
Vegetarian Beet Dish
Wash beets and boil until tender then skin and slice. Fry thin onion rings in butter, season, and heat. Arrange hot mashed potatoes as a border on a platter and place beets in the center. Serve very hot.
Imitation Planked Fish and Steak Platter Tricks
A recipe note explains making imitation plank work with baked or broiled fish centered on a platter. Rim with seasoned hot mashed potatoes in egg shapes, alternating with lemon wedges and parsley. A broiled steak can imitate plank work with similar edging and garnish.
Stewed Celery For Luncheon Use Leftover Celery
Use the remaining celery from luncheon by stewing it until tender. Mix with a white sauce and pour over toast. Boiling water may be combined with cream for the sauce or used to dip the toast before saucing.
Sardine Sandwich with Lox Oil and Salad
A simple prepared sandwich combines finely chopped sardines with crisp salad leaves. The sardine mix is moistened with Lox oil to finish the bite.
A $100 Typewriter For 17 Cents a Day
A historic ad touts an Oliver Typewriter offered for 17 cents a day after a small cash payment. It claims the device is the standard visible writer with numerous features and universal appeal, highlighting immense demand and the era of universal typewriting.
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Oliver
Oliver Typewriter
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