Northern Texas hit by heavy snowstorm and fires
A harsh snow swept northern and western Texas on Saturday causing dangerous conditions. A major fire caused an estimated 150000 dollars in damage. Over 22824299 acres of public lands were transferred to homesteaders this year. Congressman Geo Burgess received the Congressional Directory copy. President Roosevelt plans a Texas visit next month stopping in Sherman Dallas Waco Austin San Antonio and Houston. Ragland ranch near Alice is being divided for Illinois farmers. Victoria Independent School District trustees schedule a April 4 election to approve a 15 cent school tax.
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Roosevelt
Texas
Sherman
Dallas
Waco
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Taz
Victoria Independent School
Lewis Wattacy Dies In Crawfordsville At 78
Lewis Wattacy, author of Ben Hur and former minister to Turkey, veteran of Mexican and Civil War, died at his Crawfordsville home on Wednesday night February 15, aged 78. The item notes other political remarks about rail passes for newspapers and agricultural education in schools.
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Lewis Wattacy
Ben Hur
Turkey
Crawfordsville
Ind
Atrocious Crime Near Shiner Claims Wife and Babe
A brutal double homicide five miles south of Shiner on February 15 left the wife of Joe Stefka and their 15 month old babe dead. Stefka claimed innocence and was arrested along with Joe Motl. both are held as investigations and grand jury action loom.
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Lavica
Shiner
Joe Stefka
Stefka
T. J. Burkett
A. B. Noble
Hasletsville
W. ‘Ts Bagby
Joe Motl
Motl
L.halletsville
Bastile
Joe Mott
Nickel Gleanings February 17 1904
The column notes cold weather impacts on stock and farming in Montton area. Pastor Brion Waite begins in the Montton Baptist church amid vacancy left by Pastor Roland. Local visitors include Mrs. Stroube from Denton Creek and Mr and Mrs Griffin and Mr and Mrs Penn Wood at their new Pogueville home. Farmers face delayed arming operations as ground remains frozen. cattle demand shifts to hides. Geo Cooper fences a turkey pasture and begins new venture. Community health is good.
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Stock
Bro. Waite
The
Montton Baptiste
Tie
Bro
Roland
Stroube
Denton Creek
J. W. Griffin
Penn Wood
Pogueville
Geo. Cooper
Long Stan
George Washington Birthday Sketches From Historic Life
A condensed chronicle of George Washington born February 22 1732 in Westmoreland County Virginia. It notes his rise as surveyor, defense of Fort Necessity, leadership in Braddock campaign, marriage to Martha Custis, Mt Vernon life, and tenure in Virginia legislature followed by presidency and final farewell in 1796 before his death December 14 1799.
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Sketsis
George
Westmoreland County
Lord Fairfax
Virginia
Lawrance
Fairfax
Washington
Gov. Dinwiddle
Fort Necessity
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Martha Custis
Mt. Vernon
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
United States
France
Local news notes and a mine disaster report
Ephor Eagie reports sparse Swiss Alp news and winter conditions. Henry Winter visits relatives in Shiner. Joe ilser, 34, dies of consumption and is buried at Bluff Catholic cemetery. Little corn planting anticipated this month. A Birmingham Alabama mine disaster leaves between 105 and 135 miners killed.
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Ephor Eagie
Henry Winter
Shiner
Joe Iilser
Bluff
Bos
Birmingham
Ala
Legislative fight rages over Texas liquor law and salaries
Austin reports a major clash between beer interests and backers of a uniform high license law. The Love Holmes bill seeks a $2000 cap and warns of a looming prohibition battle if not enacted. The Williams tax bill faced a quick House passage after a fierce debate led by Cobbs of San Antonio. The House also weighs raising district judges' salaries to 900. The overriding issue is revenue and state appropriations, with a projected $2,640 shortfall for the next two years.
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Austin
Texas
Love-Holmes
Exas
Railroads Should Have Fair Play Says Southern Baptist Preacher
A Southern Baptist preacher argues juries should treat railroads as equal in court. He cites cases where railroad injuries led to large verdicts against railroads and contends such awards raise costs for the public. He warns juries to balance damages with accountability.
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Ile
Southern Baptist
County court halts ex officio pay to judge Meitzen
In Halletsville on February 19 the commissioners recinded a November order granting the county judge $100 ex officio fees and ordered quarterly accountings for services. Judge Meitzen rejects the arrangement saying no law authorizes it and has asked the attorney general for an opinion. Previously the ex officio fee was $600. Tensions linger between Judge Meitzen and the commissioners amid last election clashes.
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Halletsville
Commissioners’ Court
Meitzen
Commissioners Court
Poisons in Food Warn of Hidden Dangers
An advertising blurb warns that many poisons come from food and promises relief from indigestion caused by undigested poisons with Dr King's New Life Pills. It guarantees cures or money back and lists a price of 25e at drug stores.
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Dr. King
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