Texas News Roundup of Aug 10 1906 Political and Education Notes
The item notes Michigan Democrats backing Bryan for president and a strong Terrell election law in Texas. It mentions cotton losing ground to wheat in 1905 by over 100 million dollars, a Hallettsville legislator candidate on the socialist ticket, and Frank Busnick resigning as San Antonio Daily Express managing editor. Also reports death of Jupee C. W. Raines in Austin at 67, and Texas scholastic population at 870,515 with per pupil state aid set at five dollars for 1906–07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Busnick
San Antonio Daily Express
Jupee C. W. Raines
Texas
Austin
State Board of Education
Longest English word debate over unexceptionableness
Lexicographers note unexceptionableness as a contender for the longest nontechnical word, sharing nineteen letters with incomprehensibility. Although both are lengthy, incomprehensibility uses more repeated i letters, affecting typesetting length.
Ballot Access Deadlines For Candidates Under Terrell Law
Candidates wishing to have their names on the general election ballot must file an application with endorsements by qualified voters by August 27. State or district office seekers apply to the secretary of state while county or precinct office seekers apply to the county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Flood Ravages Colorado and Concho Rivers Across Texas
Heavy rains in Tom Green and Runnels counties flood the Colorado and Concho rivers. Four days of rain August 2 to 6. Five people dead near San Angelo. Crops damaged and small farms destroyed. Hundreds of horses mules hogs drowned. Mrs Emil Buescher and son Alfred return to Smithville after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Green
Runnels
Colorado
Concho
San Angelo
Emil Buescher
Alfred
Smithville
Portrait of a pole lifeline and a Texas wedding
Features on telegraph poles and forest life discuss pole longevity and maintenance. An aside notes a blanket primary debate at the Texas legislature. A Texas couple, Miss Clara Driscoll and Hal Sevier, wed in New York. she is famed for Alamo preservation work and he is a New York Sun editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanham & Co
Clara Driscoll
New York
Hal Sevier
Texas
Miss Driscoll
The
Alamo
Mr. Sevier
Sabinal Sentinel
New York Sun
Southern Men Unfit for Army Draft Says New Orleans Recruiter
Lt William E Bger Nett in charge of the New Orleans recruiting office states that 29 of 106 Southern applicants were fit for service in July. He contrasts this with 60 to 80 expected in western states and Ohio Indiana or Kentucky, attributing the gap to cigarette smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Bger- Nett
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Texas War Claims Paid to Texas Treasury
State Treasurer Robbins reports the full Texas war claims sum of 375 418 94 has been received from Congress. The final installment arrived at the treasury department yesterday. The entire amount came without exchange costs, routed via the American National Bank of Austin and largely from the U S sub treasur y in New Orleans, avoiding about 400 in charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Robbins
Congress
Treasury Department
American National Bank
United States Sub-Treasury
New Orleans
Lavaca County Delegates Idle Split At State Convention
Lavaca county Democratic delegates at Hallettsville were not instructed and split evenly among Colquitt Campbell and Bell. Complete Lavaca returns show Governor Colquitt 544 Bell 433 Campbell 225 Brooks 111. Lieutenant governor Davidson 1 017 Hill 257 railroad commissioner Storey 790 Williams 471.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Wm. Blakeslee
Lavaca County
D. A. Paulus
F. P. Guensther
A. K. Jones
Henry Sonnemoon
J. H. Cook
C. L. Stavinoha
Colquitt
Campbell
Bell
Brooks
Davidson
Hill
Storey
Williams
Miss Sophia Tannheiser Weds Joe A Seidel in August Ceremony
Miss Sophia Tannheiser and Mr Joe A Seidel united in marriage on Thursday morning August 2 at a Catholic church as Rev Father Hudecek officiated. The couple receives warm wishes from The Baotr for a blessed future as Seidel is noted for his fine character and Tannheiser for her grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Tannheiver
Joe A. Seidel
Father Hudecek
Miss Tannheiser
Mr. Seidel
Baotr
Mrs. Seidel
Mill At Maulton Starts Monday Runs Day And Night
The Maulton mill began operation on Monday and is now operating continuously around the clock, day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maulton
Children’s Picnic at Hermany Park a joyous event
A large crowd from Moulton and nearby townships attended a Sunday children’s picnic at Hermany Park. Activities included pole climbing, wax racing, and blindfolding. Every child received a present and adults danced after dark. The Moulton Juvenile band led by Lorenz Rothbaur provided continuous music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermany Park
Moulton
Lorenz Rothbaur
Mrs Horstmann Returns Home From Buchholtz Visit
Mrs. T. Horstmann returned to her home at Buchholtz Wednesday after a several day visit to friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Horstmann
Buchholtz
Cotton bale buyer and local social notes from Nickel Texas
In Nickel Texas Aug 6 the town enjoys rain filled tanks and notes Allen Webb buys first bale at 104 rents per pound from Rad Jaeggli & Bro. Wool and boll weevils feared. Delegates Frank Neeley and T J Ahorn from Old Moulton attend Lavaca River association meeting in Gonzales with positive report. A marriage in Gonzales Aug 1 between Jennie Coones and J L Neeley followed by plans to Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Webb
Rad, Jaeggli & Bro
Frank Neeley
T. J.ahornton
Old Moulton
Gonzales
Jennie Coones
J. L. Neeley
Moulton
Rockdale
Duff
Walker Duff
Ike York
Beeville
J. W. Bell
Henry Bell
Stonewall
Arkansas
J. E. Quebedeaux
Flatonia buys Racket Store. Spangler to North Texas
In Flatonia H W Harrison purchases the Racket Store from Bair Conn Co with C Spangler as manager who will move to North Texas for new business. Rural Route Inspector W E Springler reports carriers to take a few days paid vacation annually. In Hallettsville a skull and bones are found near Goldenrod. tied to the vanished Bohemian Barcak. A severe gun accident injures Otto Reinhard. arm amputated above the elbow. In Gonzales Mrs Seidel’s ranch a rattlesnake is killed by a boy earning $1.50. Lavaca County cotton receipts set a July record with 500 bales. daily arrivals rise to 50 to 200 with a possible larger yield if fall crops fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Texas
H. W. Harrison
Bair, Conn & Co
C. Spangler
North Texas
Hallettsville
Godenrod Prairie
Byrd Kelley
Barcak
Tex
Gaspar Gerdes
Otto Reinhard
Drs. Newbury and
Kahn
Lavaca
Civil service exams listed for Houston and Manila posts
The civil service commission announces exams in Houston August 29 30 for architectural draftsman salary 1200 to 800 per year age 20 plus and civil engineer in the Philippine service with at least ten vacancies at 1400 to 1600 and two at 1800. Also several sewers and waterworks inspector roles in Manila at 1800 annually, age 18 to 40. Apply in person to W Glenroy Dustin, secretary, board of examiners, Federal Building, Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Houston
Philippine Service
Manila
W. Glenroy Dustin
Federal Building
Texas
Honor Roll and Local Business notice in Oak Grove region
Honor roll lists donors F. P. Raab Moulton Henry Schodde Shiner Hy Wachtendorf Baursville Wm Linbruegger Oak Grove Aug Linbruegger in Oak Grove. Aug Linbruegger visited the printer Tuesday. Ed Boehm Sons new building windows look beautiful with displays arranged by H Rose of the firm. Rose receives praise from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tig
F. P. Raab
Moulton
Henry Schodde
Shiner
Hy. Wachtendorf
Baursville
Wm. Linbruegger
Oak Grove
Linbruegger
Ed. Boehm & Sons
H. Rose
Rose
Official Directory Representatives and District Officers
Official directory listing Congressmen and senators by district names and numbers, district officers including district judge district attorney and county officials such as county judge attorney clerk and tax collector, and precinct officers across multiple precincts with names and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Burgess
D. A. Paulus
C.l.stavinoha
R. M. Brown
Kennon
W. M. Adkinson
Ahatetet
E. T. Long
E. O. Meitzen
W. T. Bagby
Jno
Buchananee
Sereyee
A. B. Noble
Go Vons
A. B. Devall
Roxie Ain
Eugene Turk
L. Bennett
F. P. Guenther Svondess
Justice of the Peace
F. W. Lueke
Jim Wood Public Weigher
Geo. von Lienen
Sample Tau Eacue invites readers to subscribe
The note explains that this week’s Tau Eacue is a sample issue and invites non subscribers to write a letter requesting their name be added to the subscription list.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mase
Moulton Eagle
O.f
Kmape
Pexaa
Bank
Michigan
W. J. Bryan
Terrell
Will Moore Institute
A. Hayges
Mopeas Dode
Thue
Texas War Claims
Walter A. Wood
Lucas Fehamet
First State Bank of
Capital Stock
W. L. Toorky
MO. Bucek
J. H. Nations
F. T. Fehrenkamp
W. J. Moore, JR
Wwe
Pril
Lueke
Ene
Gap
LE. Kotzebue
Paw
Nickel News
Nickel
Neighborhood Notes
W. E. Springler
Ausin
Severa
Michael Lada
National S. S
Clarksburg
W. Va
Evera
St. Vitus
Setomaene Bitters
Dad Antonio & Aransas Pass
Ahauaie
R. Preston
Official Directory
Lanham
George D. Neak
R. V. Davidson
Public Instruction
R. B. Cousins
J. W. Stephens
John W. Robbins
J. J. Terrel
O.B. Colquitt Railroad
Lt. Storey
A. Mayfield
Kuehn
E. Zimmermann
Hollister
Hollister Drug Company
Madison
Wis
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