President Roosevelt set as peacemaker in New York report
A dispatch from New York notes President Roosevelt will be known as the peacemaker. In Texas six months saw 100 miles of new railway and over 800 miles projected. Bryan spoke in Sherman, Haris, and Stephenville. Cotton yield for 1905-06 is estimated at 10,285,877 bales. An obituary records the death of Junce W. E. Kexpatt in Houston at 82. North German Lloyd Koln arrived at Galveston with 414 passengers after a 17 day 2 hour Bremen voyage. A misheard child mispronounces gargle during a singing lesson.
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Texas
Koeln
Galveston
Bremen
Calls to curb fireworks injuries on Independence Day
The piece argues that more people are injured yearly on the Fourth of July by gunpowder than were killed in the Spanish American War and urges a safer, more American celebration across the nation.
Awaited Peace News From Russia and Japan
The president awaits word from Russia and Japan as World War II headlines shift to diplomacy. Officials expect notification of a meeting date and the personnel of both delegations when plenipotentiaries can convene.
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Russia
Japan
State Lands for Sale in Texas Lands Offered for Homes
State Printer to publish a list of tracts for sale September first. About six million acres to the public with easy terms: one fortieth cash, balance in forty years at three percent. Lands span western counties, many leased, offered to homeseekers with emphasis on broad accessibility. Commissioner Joan J. Terre urges newspapers to publish and distribute the information free to all readers.
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Austin
Tex
Eptror Bach
Tam
Joan J. Terre
Commissioner General Land Office
Horses Run Away With Hearse in Halletsville Incident
A Houston Daily Post special from Halletsville dated June 27 reports a two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest McKinnon died of diphtheria and was buried that day. Just before burial the horses ran away with the hearse causing wreckage and injuring the driver while towns face ongoing diphtheria cases. Holland's Magazine debut praised for its publisher Col Wrank P Holland and anticipated strong readership in Texas.
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Houston Daily Post
Halletsville
Ernest McKinnon
Death of Francis R Lussock Former Texas Governor
Francis Richard Lussock a former Texas governor died peacefully in Austin on Thursday afternoon June 22 surrounded by relatives. Born Oct 15 1815 in Beaufort DC he came to Texas in 1835 and was elected lieutenant governor in 1857 then governor in 1861 before serving in the Confederate States military. He later served as state treasurer from 1878 to 1890 and was laid to rest in the State cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
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Francis Richard Lussock
Texas
Austin
Beaufort
D. C
Ile
Confederate States
Magruder
Davis
State
Our Assets on Panama Trade Described by Chief Engineer
The Panama Canal Chief Engineer lauds the French holdings sale as highly advantageous. He notes miles of land, Panama Railroad stock, the Panama Steam Ship Line, and extensive French survey data. He cites $29 million cash, 3 500 steel dump cars, 200 locomotives, and steel for 152 to 200 miles of track plus durable excavating equipment as key assets in the acquisition.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Panama Steamship Line
Wallace
Scientific American
Counterfeiting Tools Found at Halletsville
Thomas R. McManus of the U S treasury secret service arrived in Halletsville on June 20 to consult U S Commissioner J W Ragsdale regarding alleged nickel counterfeiting. On June 21 a search warrant led to the arrest of W N McDermott, a grain and feed dealer, with dies and tools found. Tom Fraka, resident six miles west, was also arrested. McDermott waived examination and posted 1000 bond while Fraka remained in marshal custody awaiting further actions.
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Thomas R. McManus
U.S. Treasury Department
Halletsville
U.S
J. W. Ragsdale
A.B. Noble
W. N. McDermott
McDermott
Tom Franka
Franks
United States
Plow and cultivate deeply to beat boll weevil
A government agricultural official urges cotton growers to plow shallowly and cultivate frequently, as soil moisture conservation and intense cultivation help mature bolls and reduce boll weevil damage, ensuring a good crop this fall.
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J. L. Quicksall
W. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Local Notes From Halletsville and Lavaca County
From Halletsville Frank Guenther of Moulton is taking a special course with Prof F P Guenther to prepare for a pharmaceutical exam. Leopold Schwartz and Dave Finkelstein accompanied cattle shipments to Cuba and back promise tales. Cattle were shipped by W H Davis of Gonzales who has been buying heavily in Lavaca county. Commissioners Emil Gieptner G W Wehmann and J M Mikulenka have sat as board of equalization the past ten days. Thrift absent in Hot Springs Ark for health.
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Frank Guenther
Moulton
F. P. Guenther
Leopold Schwartz
Dave Finkelstein
Cuba
W. H. Davis
Gonzales
Lavaca County
Emil Gieptner
G. W. Wehmann
J. M. Mikulenka
Board of Equalization
R. B. Thrift
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Herald
Honor Roll of donors and stationery orders
Honor Roll lists donors Jno Richter Flatonia Henry Meyer Schulenburg Vince Papacek Moulton. Note requests for printed stationery items including letter heads envelopes statements bit heads circulars cards and other printed stock. Tue Hagia invites orders for stationery supplies.
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Jno
Richter
Flatonia
Henry Meyer
Schulenburg
Vince Papacek
Moulton
Tue Hagia
Panama Canal Contracts Sparks New Scandal Promise
Rumors of a forthcoming scandal reference the Panama Canal contracts alleging contractors received tips two years in advance, signaling possible improper influence and early insider advantages.
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Panama Canal
Aqueduct System Inaugurated to Supply Panama City
A new aqueduct project begun Monday afternoon to provide a clean water supply for Panama City. The plan includes a separate tax measure to fund the special school needs.
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Panama
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