Cholera Rages in Southern Italy and Other News
Cholera continues in southern Italy. Governor Patterson withdraws from Tennessee governor race. The 31st legislature’s fourth called session ends. Arizona election yieldsDemocratic victory. West Texas Normal opens Sept 20 in Canyon City. Boll weevil damages cotton in Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi. Carl Schmidt of Lohn seeks Socialist Labor nomination for Texas governor. Manila reports eight U S soldiers drowned crossing Rio Agno Grande. Governor Campbell receives loving cup from Palestine labor groups. Paris offers 20600 prize for Paris Brussels return flight on Sept 26. James J Gallagher to face grand jury for shooting Mayor Gaynor. Blessing Texas citizens approve a near unanimous 61 tax for school funding.
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West Texas Normal
Canyon City
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Carl Schmidt
Lohn
Socialist Labor Party
Texas
Manilla
United States
Campbell
Labor Organizations of Palestine
Paris
Brussels
School Trustees Meet in Hallettsville on Agriculture Talks
The Hallettsville county School Trustees association met with teachers for the county institute in the forenoon and held an afternoon session with forty two trustees present. They discussed agriculture in public schools and local taxation for school maintenance with County Superintendent Eilers.
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Hallettsville
Texas
County Institute
Eilers
Roosevelt to Visit Texas Next Spring Says Republican Committee
The Republican state executive committee announces ex-President Theodore Roosevelt will visit Texas next spring. Amarillo suffered a Sunday morning blaze causing about 25000 dollars in losses, burning five homes and a church. Williamson county breaks ground on a 125000 dollar courthouse in Georgetown with occupancy planned March first. Henry Johnson aged 19 and Mrs Aleck McDonald aged 65 wed in Milan Tennessee after a six week courtship. Rose McKernan aged 100 years 1 month 8 days died in Houston after never taking medicine or missing a day of illness. J O Terrell Republican gubernatorial nominee plans campaign starting September 20 in Terrell and other cities. A 4500 pound cheese the world’s largest will be produced in Appleton Wisconsin for the Chicago dairy show on October 20. Andrew Jackson Houston of Beaumont is the prohibition nominee for Texas governor. A pistol duel in Rogers leaves John Lewis dead Sam Smith mortally wounded Cicero Dean shot in the thigh and a stray bullet hits an unnamed Black woman.
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Republican State Executive Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Texas
Amarillo
Rogers
John Lewis
Sam Smith
Cicero Dean
To Move Austin's Body
Governor Campbell signed two concurrent resolutions. One congratulates Mexico on its independence centennial and will be sent to President Diaz. The other authorizes relocating Stephen F. Austin’s remains from Brazoria county to the state cemetery at Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Campbell
House
Senate
Republic of Mexico
Diaz
Stephen F. Austin
Brazoria County
State Cemetery
Wheel Crushed Head in Yoakum Tragedy
Richard Poth seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Poth of Hocheim was killed instantly when a wagon loaded with cotton seed struck a stump and a wheel ran over his head. The accident occurred near Yoakum Texas on September 16.
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Yoakum
Texas
Richard
Richard Poth
Hocheim
County Institute for White Teachers Adjourns Large Week
The county institute for white teachers, in session all week, adjourned yesterday. The meeting drew one of the largest attendance in the county’s history and high interest in the work. Sessions were held in the new public school building.
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Hallettsville
Texas
County Institute For
Clarence Jenkins Burned in Kerosene Oil Explosion
A five year old, Clarence Jenkins, son of W. E. Jenkins of Greenville, died Monday when a kerosene oil can exploded after he lit a match. The incident highlights a fatal household accident.
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Clarence Jenkins
W. E Jenkins
Greenville
Galveston Seawall Protects City At $6 Million Cost
The Galveston News notes a seawall and grade raising costing 6 million dollars to shield the city from storms. Some 16 321 400 cubic yards of sand were used in the raising, to be finished by year’s end. Government improvements reached 647 444 with harbor work at 244 563. Galveston bar depth is 33 1/2 feet. Yearly excursions total 240 700 including cotton carnival visitors. The harbor movement enjoys Army Engineers approval and congressional recognition.
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Galveston News
Galveston
Galveston Harbor
Galveston Bar
Texas Cotton Ginnings Report for August Reveals Totals
The ginners' report lists 240,879 bales ginned in Texas in August and 2,439 bales in July, bringing the total ginned by August 31 to 243,438 bales, compared with 197,205 at the same date last year. Top August ginning counties include Fayette 17,629 Lavaca 15,946 DeWitt 13,146 Gonzales 11,516 and others.
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Texas
Fayette
Lavaca
DeWitt
Gonzales
Washington
Williamson
Guadalupe
Caldwell
Austin
Colorado
Karnes
Milam
Travis
Robertson
Nueces
San Patricio
William Tell Schuetzen Club to Host King Feast in October
A heavy rain eased drought on Friday and Monday, aiding crops. The William Tell Schuetzen Verein voted to move its annual King Feast to October 15. Miss Agnes Garbade and the writer attended a local frolic. Hermann Koutzen visited relatives as D Garbade planned a Galveston trip. Wm Oster to assume control of Buss's store by October 1. Russ buys Breslau saloon and plans relocation. September 14, 1910.
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Wm. Oster
Rural districts approve bonds for Breslau and Stacy schools
Two rural districts in the county voted bonds for new school houses at Breslau and Stacy. The county clerk prepares data to send to Austin for approval before issue. Bonds carry 5 percent interest. Most rural districts levy a special tax for maintenance of their schools.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Breslau
Stacy School
Austin
Local Social Roundup From September 13 1910
John Gramerbauer returned from Runge after tending business. Anton Darilek to teach at Dickson school next term. Alma Kasper of Sweet Home visited relatives. E F Haas of Boursville visited with R A Haas and sisters Minnie and Annie. Aug Seifert family hosted a pleasant gathering with elegant refreshments. Mrs Elster surprised on birthday with good wishes. Evergreen school hosts basket picnic with brass band Saturday night. Rain yesterday and a cooling northeasterly breeze today.
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John Gramerbauer
Runge
Anton Darilek
Near Here
Dickson School
Alma Kasper
Sweet Home
R. A. Haas
Minnie
Annie
Aug. F. Seifert
Aug. Elster
Evergreen School
Breslau school bonds to fund new building bonds offered state board
Breslau trustees plan to issue and sell school bonds voted for a new white schoolhouse. First offered to the state board of education, then market if unsold. White public schools opened with 275 students under Superintendent K A Jones who also oversaw a $20 000 brick schoolhouse. Negro schools to open next Monday. Henry Hart, charged with theft, sentenced to 2 to 5 years at Gatesville Juvenile Training School, Lavaca county’s first.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Breslau
State Board of Education
K. A. Jones
Henry Hart
Gatesville
Lavaca County
Boy 13 shot foot while cleaning rifle
Edwin Stanzel, son of Joseph Stanzel, shot himself in the left foot yesterday. The 22 calibre rifle exploded as he attempted to extract a cartridge, causing a painful wound.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Edwin Stanzel
Joseph Stanzel
Wednesday Evening At Baur Home Entertainment
Master Georgie Baur hosted friends at his parents home Mr and Mrs Geo Baur. Various games were played and refreshments of cake and lemonade were served.
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Georgie Baur
Geo. Baur
Subscribers Honor Tae Kaaie With Subscriptions
The following list notes subscribers who renewed payments for Tae Kaaie since the last report. Names include Louis Zidek Shiner Geo L Perrard Moulton Fritz Eilert Floresville Chas Miculka Shiner Frank Schoenweitz Moulton August F J Seifert Moulton John Gast Moulton Emil Richter Cameron John Strieder Moulton Emil Koester Moulton Frank Marko Taylor Frank Seidel Moulton August Krause Moulton Felix Nesista Flatonia W L Tooley El Paso John Mang Moulton Henry Simank Los Angeles Cal Joseph Faltisek Moulton Frank Krause Kuippa Juo MuGrauer Moulton.
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Tae Kaaie
Louis Zidek
Shiner
Geo. L. Perrard
Moulton
Fritz Eilert
Floresville
Chas. Miculka
Frank Schoenweitz
August F. J. Seifert
John Gast
Emil Richter
Cameron
John Strieder
Emil Koester
Frank Marko
Taylor
Frank Seide
Maine Victory Signals Shift Against Prohibition
The Houston Post notes Maine’s Democratic win as a rebuke of Republican policies and statewide prohibition. It cites antiprohibition sentiment, tariff harm, and a push toward “righteous principles and sane policies.” The Plaisted victory is seen as a warning to Texas and a sign of a nationwide call to democracy in November.
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Maine
Mr. Plaisted
Texas
Houston Post
Komensky News Roundup of Local Happenings 1910
Severe wind damages crops as farmers haul corn. The Holik infant ill but improving. Otto Kubenka and Joe Beyer visited Oak Grove. Mrs. Pieper celebrated a grand birthday. Komenskyites attended Moulton church celebration. Leon Antrich family business trip to Flatonia. Several Metal family members ill. E Breitschopf and son to Moravia. William Hajek to Tyler Commercial College. Stock brothers from Shiner visit. Hilscher family visits from Smithville. Mladecka and Biebupko visit from Moulton. Bucek attended Hallettsville teachers institute. reports success. September 12, 1910.
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Joe Holik
Otto Kubenka
Joe Beyer
Oak Grove
Fritz Pieper
Pieper
Komenskyites
Moulton
Leon Antrich
Misa Theresia
Flatonia
John Metal
E. Breitschopf
Moravia
William Ha
Miss Lizzie Preston Named Assistant Teacher at Moravia School
Miss Lizzie Preston eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robt Preston of this city has been employed as assistant teacher for the Moravia school for the coming session. The school will be under the management of Miss Henry Clay Clark of Hallettsville.
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Lizzie Preston
Robt. Preston
Moravia School
Henry Clay Clark
Hallettsville
State Capitol at Austin Visibly Grand Monument to Texas
Our State Capitol in Austin is highlighted as the largest state capitol in the United States, nearing the national capitol in area and grandeur. Built solely from Texas resources, it features red Burnet county granite, eight miles of wainscoting, and a three acre footprint with 20 acres of floor space. Construction ran from 1882 to 1888, set among 22 acres of grounds with lakes, plants, and monuments to Confederate soldiers, the Alamo, the Texas Rangers, and other notable sites.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Commercial Secretaries Association
United States
National Capitol
James
Earl of Warwick
America
Connecticut
Capitol
Texas Capitol
Burnet County
Chicago
Our
State Capitol
Texas Rangers
Cotton harvest improves in Swiss Alp Ephor district
Nearly all the community’s cotton has been gathered and the yield is better than first expected. Several residents made personal moves, including Krause selling a gin property to Ernest Knigge of LaGrange for 1100 dollars.
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Charles F. Krause
Ernest Knigge
LaGrange
R. J. Roeder
Houston
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James J. Gallagher
Gaynor
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Aleck McDonald
Milan
Tenn
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San Antonio
J. O.terrell
Terrell
Appleton
Wis
Andrew Jackson Houston
Beaumont
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Charles Nagel
Department of Labor and Commerce
Justice Moody
Supreme Court of the United States
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Columbus
Lida Dougherty
Beeville
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bee County
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Harris M. Plaisted
Galveston Greater Harbor
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Eniror
Eaague
E. F. Haas
Boursville
Hallettsville News
Komensky
Horror EaGle
Our State Capitol
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Martin Foerster
Miss Hulda
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Wilbarger County
Henry Roitsch
Miss Francis
Eddie Sander
George Bruns
Draughon’s
Business College
Lubben
Henry Meyer
Robt, Nolkemper
la Grange
Helea Niesling
Danville
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