Schley in Santiago Battle: Naval Hero or Contested Figure
Local notes and comments discuss the Schley court of inquiry verdict, praising Schley as hero of the Santiago battle while criticizing critics. The piece cites Dewey supporting Schley, Ramsay and Benham opposing him, and reflects national sentiment in favor of Schley. It also notes related local items and upcoming Christmas events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Dewey
Admiral Schley
Ramsay
Benham
Santiago
Modore
Dreyfus
Sampson
Texas Peaches Spark Chicago Land Purchase Trend
East Texas fruit shipments thrilled Chicago buyers who created a 9000 acre Terax land purchase by a Chicago fruit company. Boer leaders seek Roosevelt support while critics urge halting horse and mule sales to Britain, arguing U.S. neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Chicago Fruit Company
Terax
Christmas Cheer To The Younger Generation
Three days before Christmas the piece praises Santa Claus and the joy of children. It notes Santa’s preparations, asks children to learn speeches, and reflects on holiday happiness from gifts to festive scenes. A second item announces a Teachers Institute for DeWitt, Gonzales, and Lavaca counties in Yoakum January 12 and 13 with invited teachers and rail discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X of Henkhouse
Santa Claus
Rev. Stock
Gonzales
Fred. Logemann
Lindenau
de Witt
Folker
DeWitt
Lavaca
Yoakum
F. P. Guenther, Co. Supt. of Public Schools
Lavaca County
Texas
Progressive High Five Club Organizes Card Evening
In Moulton a group of young men and women formed The Progressive High Five Club at Miss Lizzie Franks home. At four tables the spirited game ended with Miss Erna Fehrenkamp winning first prize and Mrs Rud Nordhausen claiming the booby prize, a clown doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Franks
Rud Nordhausen
Dr. Cox
Arthur Wacker
Theo Jaeggli
A. F. Kotzebue
Herman Paul
Chas Lueke
Ida
Lilly
Erna Fehrenkamp
Minnie
Lizzie Lueke
Lizzie Krause
Etta Eason
Rud. Nordhausen
Editors and political partisanship stir community letters
A rant on editors as partisan figures contrasts with a social note about Ed Hill hosting a party with about fifteen couples. Subdued references to journalism and politics sit alongside local updates on a LaGrange Deutsche Zeitung agent and cabbage crops near Flatonia after a cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hill
Deaths and illnesses noted in Henkhaus items
It reports the death of Mrs. Albright and extends sympathy to her relatives. A daughter is ill with typhoid fever, Tom Valenta is seriously ill, and Miss Hilda Baron leaves for home. The note ends with holiday wishes to the editor and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
Tom Valenta
Hilda Baron
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Moulton Eagle
Buapo Editor
Moulton
Moulton’s Streets
Japan
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Islands
Cartain
James Parker
Court of Inquiry
McLay
Philippine Islands
Archipelago
Schulenburz
Indig
Ger. Stulken
Bison
Rush Co
Kansas
Witting
Messrs
Gus. Vogt
C. Schroeder
Port Lavaca
Chicago
Roosevelt
South Africa
Teachers’ Institute
Progressive High-Five Club
Sam Jones
Little ‘*Weekly
Jim Dandy
Heney Berry
Adam Down
F. Lotto
LaGrange Deutsche Zeitung
Zeitung
C. 8. Bailey
Flatonia
Bailey
White
Mt . Op
Green Front News
Moulton, Tex
Scientific American
New York
Mann & CO
New New York
Washington
Boureaus
Dersold
Losemann & CO
Price
Wakers Club
Privi’e
Old “Oiland
General Schafter
Pride of Moulton
Santago Crooks
Finck
Curiosity
Stahelberg
Darilek & Nachlinger
Jacob, Cinada
F. A. Kubicek
Mexican Herb Remedy Co
Mexico
Carload
America
A. V.schwab Shiner
Tov Och
John Schwabe
F. Knaphe
Ilenry Kranse S
Ileary
United Stas
Barney Lackmann
Gap
E. K. B. Handlos
Hacket S Dandruf
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