Assassination Attempt, Fire Ravages Hot Springs, Official Appointed
A Friday assault on Santo Domingo President Morales failed and five attackers were captured. The most destructive fire in Hot Springs history burned over forty blocks Saturday, with losses estimated at 81.5 million dollars. Rup Kiesera of Cuero named court reporter for the Court of Criminal Appeals, a post paying 3000 dollars annually.
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Morales
Santo Domingo
Hot Springs
Ark
Hos. Rup
Kiesera
Cuero
Court of Criminal Appeals
Kleberg
New Orleans Terminal Fire Destroys Illinois Central Assets
A Sunday night blaze wiped out parts of Illinois Central terminals in New Orleans. The destruction covered nearly twelve blocks of wharves and sheds, two grain elevators holding 1,000,000 bushels, hundreds of loaded cars, and large freight stocks including 20,000 bales of cotton, with losses around 5 million dollars.
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New Orleans
Brick school building as best advertisement for towns
The Yoakum Times notes a fixed brick school would be a strong advertisement for Yoakum. The Halletsville Herald reports adding a new school house to local wants. Moulton claims a finer brick school than peers its size and prides itself on the Sam and Will Moore Institute.
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Yoakum
Johnston
Halletsville Herald
Moulton
Sam & Will Moore Institute
Freight costs rise with heavier damages claims say Beaumont Enterprise
The Beaumont Enterprise notes that freight is priced higher as damages rise. It argues railroad damage suits have grown into an industry, with many considering railroads legitimate prey and some corporations filing suits to pressure rates.
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Twe
Beaumont Enterprise
Teachers at Yoakum host two day Pri County Institute
About 200 teachers attended the Pri County Teachers Institute in Yoakum, concluding at noon Saturday. State Superintendent R B Cousins spoke on best teaching methods as sessions covered time management history reading and sanitation with leaders from Cuero Yoakum Halletsville and Hal letsville shaping plans and a new South Texas Teachers association forming led by T P Guenther L G Covey and K A Jones with Miss Wallace as secretary.
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Pri-County ‘Teachers’ Institute
Yoakum
R. B. Cousins
C. A. Peterson
Moulton
L. G. Covey
Cuero
Josephine Francis
Kf. P. Guenther
Halletaville
Don My-Gheen
Shropshire
Fuller
Halletsville
South
Gonzales Mill Leased to Brenham Mill Expert
The Gonzales Cotton Mill, valued at $150,000, was leased for one year to C. A. Pender of Brenham with a five year renewal option. Pender, an experienced mill man formerly with Brenham mills, plans immediate operation and has broad local support.
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Galveston News
Gonzales
C. A. Pender
Brenham
Miss Emma Thedford Dies After Burn Injury
Miss Emma Thedford daughter of R A Thedford of Bede was badly burned yesterday when her clothing caught fire at the Dillard home on the W B Houston ranch in Gonzales county. She was burned about the hands and body and died Monday morning after two physicians attended her. She had taught school in the county and worked at Scott's studio.
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Gonzales
Emma Thedford
R.A. Thedford
Bede
Mrs. Dillard
W. B
Miss Thedford
Scott
Telegraphy by mail offered from McKinney Texas
Charters awarding degrees and diplomas accepted nationwide promise tuition credits and guaranteed positions. R. R. fare paid from all joints and a catalog with a free penmanship lesson. Your name on 12 cards for 25 cents in stamps. N J Stone, president, touts penmanship by mail from McKinney Texas.
West Texas Weather Battle Brings Cattle Industry Hope
Midland News reports an eight day cold spell from Feb 1 in Midand Country with sleet snow and rain that harmed some overstocked ranges but left cattle in good condition overall. By Feb 7 sun returned and ranchers expect an early spring with abundant weeds and minimal long term losses.
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Midand
Sol
West
Texas
Midland News
Commissioners Court Sets Tax Rates and Appointments
The Hallettsville commissioners court fixes the year tax rates for various funds totaling 49 rents, keeps last year’s level. They advance $125 monthly to tax assessor El A Tork during assessments. Paul Vrazel becomes precinct No 2 constable, replacing John Pargas. Special school taxes of 15 cents are ordered in districts 45 and 24. The court rescinds a prior order to submit quarterly ex officio compensation and approves $150 voucher for the last quarter. judge’s ex officio fee is expected to be $600 per year.
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Halletsville
Commissioners Court
General County Fund
Court House
Old Bridge
New Bridge
Road and Bridge Fund
el. A. Tork
County General Fund
Paul Vrazel
John Pargas
Spelling Contest Frustration Prompts Town Meeting Plan
A March 1905 report notes Prof. C. A. Peterson of the 8, & W. Moore Institute received a letter about dissatisfaction with the spelling contest held on the 23d of last month. The town invites the same committee to meet again and arrange details. Moultin Texas.
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C. A. Peterson
W. Moore Institute
W. Moore
Maykonsarn
Moultin
Texas
Furst
Texas Senate Bills Face House Opposition in Austin
Austin report notes the senate bill barring officers from hiring relatives was killed by a house committee. Legislators discuss consolidation bills and Terrell election law amendments delaying primaries. Tax rate proposals and revenue plans dominate sessions as lawmakers seek funds for state deficits.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Scholarship for sale at a business college
An ad urges immediate action for a scholarship in a reputable business college. It warns that waiting may result in missing the opportunity and prompts readers to call right away.
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