Texas at Omaha Exhibit Showcases South Texas Wealth
The Texas display in the Agricultural building at Omaha features South Texas and Gulf Coast products. Exhibits include fruits vegetables cotton seeds wine corn tobacco and a rich natural history section with birds fish turtles and shells, plus a notable 20-foot sawfish and guarded by Texas and United States flags.
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Oman
Nev
Texas
South Texas
Houston
San Antonio
Arkansis Pass
Nso
Aransas
San Patricio
Nueces
Hee
Boer Island
Cuery
Yoakum
Lackhart
Shiner
Une
Normand
Corpus Clissill
Aly
Rockport
Hecville
Ot Sa
Shseimens
Aransas County
BE. H
Norvellé
Nueges
Lenoir
Imery
Atanses Pars
J.C. Fuston
Hay
Java
Awansad Paes
Aperimens
Avansas Pass
Flatenla
Kerrville
Buypllan
Sea Ieland
Lintless
Black Tack
Abre
Shawn
Bnetelgn
Ormace
Havere
N. Cy Phillipa
Tackport
Avangas
Rockdell Milne
Llano
Anna
Texac
Gulf Coast
Fulton Cannery
Wolngz
United States and Texas
Houston Daily Post
Texas Day at Omaha Exposition Planned for Aug 15
Special Wire from Austin reports Governor Culberson with cabinet and ladies will depart on August 15 for a Texas day at the Omaha exposition. Ex-Governor Hubbard of Taylor has been invited to be the day’s orator, and is believed to attend with a large Texas contingent expected in Omaha.
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Austin
Texas
Omaha Exposition
Culberson
Reed
Omaha
Hubbard
Taylor
Wildman Replies to Aguinaldo on Spanish Rule
Special wire from Hong Kong reports Consul General Wildman answering Aguinaldo. He pledges that United States justice and honor will guide dealings with him, urges unimpeded efforts to throw off the Spanish yoke, and expresses belief in Aguinaldo's leadership.
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Hong Kong
Wildman
Aguinaldo
United States
Suke at the Bat Leads Broncho Team to Albuquerque Tourney
Ex-chief Mike Gonnor, still in the city, received a telegram about a Territorial fair baseball tournament in Albuquerque New Mexico starting September 15 He has a team picked and will wire tickets for travel He expects to win first prize of 2 0 and the team will play five games He plans not to be in San Antonio next year and vows the old Tironchos will win the pennant again in Texas
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Mike Gonnor
Broncho Ferd
Albuquerque
N. M
O'Connor
San Antonio
Tironchos
Hadeball
Me Word Wording Peace Term Spun Down Faay
The fragment notes a wording change in a peace term aimed to calm tensions. It mentions a phrase altered to ease discussions and reduce friction, with limited readable context around who proposed it or where the talks occurred.
Texans in New Orleans endure hardship before transport home
A special wire from New Orleans reports the Texas Regiment of Tintories faced harsh conditions on arrival, including rain soaked camps and mosquitos. Adjutant general Crum informs Washington the unit will be sent to Sanll aboard the Berlin re turns, with the Bertin expected back in a week.
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New Orleans
Cal. Tich
Texas
Crum
Hted
Louisiana
Bertin
Washington notes on Manila terms stir diplomatic chatter
A U S note from President McKinley and a French ambassador Cambon sparked Washington debate over the word possession. Ambassadors and cabinet officers clash over whether the term implied holding, occupation, or power over Manila and Subic Bay. The exchange aimed to shape Spanish reaction and news among the Filipino populace.
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Washington
Ambazrador Cambon
McKinley
Spain
Dncerest
Uispaleh
S4agagia
Manila
Subic Bayanil
Cambon
Cotturoy
Subic Bay
Sickness at Miami The Young Soldiers Were Overworked
A fragment notes illness amid a report from Miami about overworked young soldiers. The text is garbled but implies strain and hardship faced by service members.
Conditions at Miami camp blamed for sickness at New Orleans letter
An Aug 6, 1863 letter from an officer of the First Louisiana regiment condemns the Miami Florida camp for wartime sickness and discomfort. He cites poor water quality, brutal drills, extreme heat, and inadequate rest as causes, arguing the health decline stems from prostrating conditions rather than climate alone.
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New Orleans
Miem
Florida
Allami
Mami
Mer
Pease
Ganble
Carlists and Philippine Priests Stir Spanish Politics
Madrid reports a government plan to repatriate troops from Puerto Rico and the Philippines, with costs estimated at 60 million pesetas for 20 000 passages. A military expert cautions the return may threaten social order as 180 000 men come home disgruntled. Priests are alleged to have amassed large wealth aiding Carlist sympathizers amid colonial losses.
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Madrid
Uutha
Porto Rico
Calculationa Wade
Trins-Auaradle Company
United States
Cuba
Spain
Yossiyy
Don Caring
Philippines
Charters Filed For Gulf, Texas and Great Northern Rail Line
Austin August 6 charters filed with the secretary of state name The Gulf Teainmont and Great Northern railway company with its principal office at Beaumont Texas The capital stock is 260000 The line is to operate from Sabine Pass in Paris Texas a distance of 339 miles and pass through numerous counties including Jefferson Grange Harden Jasper Newton Sabine San Augustine Angelina Nacogdoches and others The Colorado Texas Mining Company of Corpus Christi also filed its charter with its capital stock 225000.
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Austin
Tex
Gulf, Teaumont and Great Northern Railway Company
Beaumont
Texas
Ron
Sabine Pass
Paris
Jefferson, Grange
Harden
Jasper
Newton
Sabine
San Augustine
Angelina
Nacogdoches
Sneiley
Panola
Rusk
Gregg
Harrison
Marlon
Tashur
Camp
Cass
Morris
Titus
Frankin
Hopkins
Deyta
Red River
Lamar
Tie Colorgo
Mining Company of Corpus
Yexar and Pecic Company Tax Payment Reported
Special Wire from Austin reports the Yexar and Pecic company paid 1705.51 dollars into the comptroller’s office as 1 percent of gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending June 30. The notice appears in the Sunday Eight edition.
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Nailwat
Austin
Texas
Yexar and Peciic Company
Camptroller
Tax rolls show rise in Martin County property values
Austin Texas August 6 the tax rolls of Martin county were filed in the comptroller department. Total valuation of property reached 624598 an increase of 494764 over last year.
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Austin
Texas
Martin Councy
Comptroller’s Department
MEALTUY PRISONERS HEALTHY CONDITIONS REPORTED
County Physician Berroy praised the county jail and poorhouse health. He said about twenty five prisoners at the jail show no sickness. The hospital has little illness, mostly chronic cases, and inmates in the poorhouse are in good health.
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Berroy
Liphe
Slso
Marines pass through San Antonio on way east aboard ship Baltimore
Two United States Navy marines traveling from San Francisco arrived in San Antonio by train via the Southern Pacific yesterday. Each wore the banner Baltimore, the name of the famed ship praised for its role with Admiral Dewey's fleet during the Manila bombardment.
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Baltimore
United States Navy
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Detrey
Manila
A Net Wedding at St Mark's Cathedral
Very Rev. W. R. Richardson solemnized a quiet wedding last evening at St Mark's Cathedral. The couple Mr Frank B Galpin and Miss Thekla Dora Storms were joined in marriage in the presence of relatives and friends. They will reside at 218 King William Street after Wednesday August 11.
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W. R. Richardson
St.Mark's Cathedral
Prank B
Galpin
Maiey Thekla Dorahea Storms
Augusta Storms
Las Vaca Street
King Wil Ham Street
Community association rooms host 3 to 7 pm open day
The association invites city men to use free privileges during the afternoon. A men's rally at 4 pm will be addressed by Rev. A. A. Davis with special music by Messrs Daggett and McMing. Rev. J. W. Israel will talk to the boys. The Indies’ auxiliary meets Monday evening at 7. The board meets Thursday night. dates noted.
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A. A. Davia
Messie
Daggett
MicMing
J. W. Israel
the Indies’ Auxiliary
Public Fountains and Alderman Promises Debate
Mr McAllister and Mr William McAllister discuss alderman duties with a shade of humor. They question promises and smiles and frame the issue around erecting public fountains for watering horses. The piece evokes San Antonio and local public needs during hot days.
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M'Allister
F. Wiliam McAll
Mark
Jevery Horac
San’ Antonio
Afaka
Texas Troops depart for Jacksonville amid illness notes
An August 4 letter to City Clerk Scheldemanter from Louis in Miami Florida reports Texas troops leaving for Jacksonville Dis marching orders. The writer says Texan troops will be among the last to depart and may stay after others have gone due to sickness differences with other regiments.
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Scheldemanter Ins
Louis
Miami
Pia
Jarksonville
Auanil
Texas
Barnum and Bailey Elphant Rivalry in 1880s Texas
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts the 1880s Barnum and Bailey circus rivalry sparked by a baby elephant from Bailey’s show. It details offers of large sums to Bailey, Bailey’s cautious reply, and the eventual consolidation of the two shows into one. The tale notes posters and East Coast competition influencing Bailey to alter routes, culminating in a united Bailey and Barnum act. The account preserves names such as Bailey and Barnum with focus on the elephant’s role in shifting circus history.
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San Antonians
Barnum Ant Butley
Corpus
Columbia
Jubjeh
Bailey
The
Light
Birnim and Gailey Union
Bors
Thalley
Burnant
Bargum
Ms Balley
Mr. Bailey
Barnum
Hailey
Barnin
Halley
Barnum Circus
Gnelly
New York
Kanana City
Baley
German moves to block German revelations diplomat notes
A chaotic fragment describes Spain's ambassador and French officials in a dispute over publication and a US ambassador Porter. It mentions Woodford Cassitto Whe and a plan to publish excerpts from ex chancellor Herbert’s personal writings. The piece hints at Germany’s sensitive European crisis and delays to release.
Uncle Paddy Harrison in San Antonio Pursues Lost Niece
Patriek Hacclsoh 48 Viviling Wis Nizea in San Antonio after yearlong absence. He finds niece Catherine Me paltey, visits Mrs McCloskey in San Antonio, and plans to return to his home in Falls, Montana. Harrison, once famed for quick search through Colorado’s Hochil fields, remains outspoken and remains in good health.
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Patriek Hacclsoh
Wis Nizea
San Antonio
Pitty
Patrek Sinerzon
Catherine
Nef
MeClos
Alti
Cnale Pandy
Phil
Mre
McCloske
Das. McCloskey
Cinginnati
New York
California
KohLhem
Ktondike
Hlderedo
Colorado
Paddy
Seh Falls
Democratic convention nominates local attorney for county post
In a recent conven tion held at Pyeda rickaburg the Democratic delegation from Comat county unexpectedly backed Captain Fred Cocke of Hays county for district attorney after Hen Henry Wahrinund returned from New Braunfels. Cocke previously served as district attorney in San Antonio.
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Henry Wahrinund
County water well brings glad reports and public benefits
A dusty county mentions a popular well at the courthouse supplying the jail building with water and sparking praise. The article notes that poorer residents formerly forced to drink inferior water now obtain trechepring water daily, with wagons delivering barrels to the area.
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San Pato
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