Democratic Journal blamed in Fayette County political row
The Fayette County townstext alleges the Democratic Journal and allies push anti Burgess Lane attacks aimed at damaging the party. It predicts a democratic triumph in Fayette despite the Journal and hints conspirators from near LaGrange. The piece suggests the Journal may bolt to the Republicans next. A local ad promotes Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a guaranteed cure.
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George Burgese
Ed Lane
Lane
Burgess
Congress
Legislative
Congressional
Fayette County
Journal
Jake Wolters
George Burgess
LaGrange
Schulenburg
Obituary and local reminiscences from Ammansville era
Frank Sobotik Sr relatives and neighbors mourn his long residence in Ammansville. The obituary notes 84 years in the community, a large estate, a widow and nine married children, and burial in the Catholic cemetery with priests from Schulenburg Weimar and Ammansville officiating.
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Ammiansville
Ammansville
Father Mueller
Schulenburg
Benes
Weimar
Naubert
Young Matula Wedding and Community News
Ophelia Matula wed Frank Young in a ceremony at a church officiated by Father Muel. Guests gathered at the bride’s parents’ home for refreshments before the couple’s 4 PM departure to Halletsville. Local notices praise Dr. Harrison and report on Fayette county tax rolls, arithmetic book release, and a death near Shiner.
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Caimler
Ophelia
John Matula
Frank Young
Halletsville
Hero Boy Dies Protecting Brother in Galveston Disaster
In the ruins at R and 37th street two boys were found dead, a 12 year old and a 4 year old. The older boy, Scott McCloskey son of Captain Charles McCloskey, shielded his younger brother as the disaster struck. His body lay clasping the younger one. Their bodies were laid in a temporary grave on Peter Callahan’s property. Captain McCloskey, widowed, mourns but takes pride in his son’s bravery. Scott and Earl were named in a Galveston Tribune tribute.
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R and 37Th Street
Scott McCloskey
Charles McCloskey
Galveston
Peter Callahan
Mr. Callahan
Capt. McCloskey
Scott
Earl
Comstock
Galveston Tribune
Schurz Speech Exposes McKinley Tactics At Cooper Union
The New York World lauds Carl Schurz for a Cooper Union speech that counters McKinley by comparing his letters and policies to historical truth. It highlights Schurz as using forceful facts to reveal despotism and expose responsibility, paralleling his earlier Chicago money speech.
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Carl Schurz
Chicago
Cooper Union
McKinley
Schurz
Mr. Schurz
Mr. McKinley
New York World
Imperialism Spurs Big Army and Draft Woes
The text argues that imperialism builds a large standing army, which in turn drives conscription, misery, and hardship. It links military expansion to social strain and personal distress, highlighting the human cost of expansionist policies.
Where Shall I Go for the Summer by the Katy Flyer
A short promotional note explains travel to the North East or West via the Katy Flyer. It highlights the wide vestibuled train with buffet sleepers and reclining chair cars, with seats free. Readers are advised to contact a Katy agent or W. G. Crush in Dallas for rates and schedules.
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Katy Flyer
Katy
W. G. Crush
Dallas
Texas
730 Acres For Sale Near Rock Island at Bargain
Property features 730 acres with four wire fence half timber and half prairie, 30 acres cultivated, 60 acre pasture cut off, a new dwelling and outbuildings, and a good lasting water well. Located about 11 miles from Rock Island. Apply at this office.
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Rock Island
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George K. Burgess
Schindler’s Hall
High Hill
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America
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Harrison
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Wm. Michalke
Augusta
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