George J Goulds Strenuous Times in Rail Road Troubles
New York report details George J Gould facing a turbulent period as Gould rail lines including Wabash Missouri Pacific Western Maryland and other holdings slide toward receivership. Causes cited include Hepburn act restrictions and plunging earnings from mining declines, with merger and control dynamics involving Harriman and the Gould network.
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Chia
Gould
America
New York
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific
Denver & Rio
Grande Western
Wheeling & Lake
Texas & Pacific
Maryland
Wittaburg
International & Gt
Muanciai
Enal
Wainty
Wabasa-Pittsburg
Raiway
Pittsburg
International
Great Northern Road
Texas Railway Commission
Ono
Wabash
Marriman
G.O.P Leaders Worry Taft At Hot Springs Meeting
In Hot Springs on August 16 1903 Republican leaders urged Taft to align with key figures on Panama and Durham matters. General Wright will remain here Sunday with no further conferences. Proposals for horses for the Texas quartermaster dep to the Philippines are invited with bids due August 24 1908.
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Hot Springs
Taii
Luke RK. Wright
Lis
Wit
Iportant
Durban
Panama
jGeneral
Wright
Swishe
Lederer
Conmiline
Department of Texas
San Antonio
Taxa
Ng Cavale
Seale
Washport
Philippine Istana
U. S
Robt. R. Stevens
Q. M
Ate
Cheap beef past range land high in Texas and Kansas City
Ike T. Pryor president of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas warns of persistent high beef prices. He notes shrinking Texas cattle herds due to land being divided into farms, with army improvements and farm conversion driving up costs and reducing ranch efficiency. Pryor, based in San Antonio, oversees a 2500 member group controlling 5 million cattle across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Kansas City
Ike T. Pryor
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
People of
Pri
Col. Pryor
San Antonio
Cobirols
Cattle Rats Asaoeration
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Thie Farau
Urey
Teush
Slaughter of cattle signals price pressure and range loss
The article traces cattle declines and price pressures from reduced range and land sales. It discusses ranch consolidation, state land sales, and syndicate divestment, noting massive acreage shifts, cattle moves to Montana, and a coming era of lower production as land and grain priorities reshape the industry. It references Fort Worth and Dodge City as historical touchpoints and hints at continued consolidation in the cattle business.
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Fort
U. C
Capito Syndicate
Arkimsag River
Platte
State Line
Pexas
Pattle
Montana
Arkansas
Dodge City
Great Bow
Bequnag
Texas Cattle Trade Shifts Impress Markets
Fragmentary source notes Texas farms improved and cattle shipments rising, with claims of higher prices for cattle at the consumer end though costs may increase. It hints at Rauch cattle and boat logistics affecting pricing and supply.
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Texas
One of the Largest Box Factories in the State
R. L. Burnett Co at 810-317 Houston Street. a major box maker with a long history. President R Ty Burnett oversees a plant described as among the souths largest, employing thirty-five to fifty people. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico with boxes wrapping paper bags twine and related supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Burnett
Be Bidar
A. Ts. Burnett Company
War fears tied to haughty sermons and seabound scares
Special cable from Ordon reports warnings of a looming conflict between Germany and Britain. It cites alleged German pressure on the British Foreign Office, recent engagements with British trawlers, and a forthcoming insect pest disaster exhibit organized by the Society for the Destruction of Vermin. The October 4 start date and prizes for rat control are described amid broader wartime anxieties and curious exhibit plans.
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Ordon
Germany
Hagrid
North Sea
Trayler
Lvayer
Conde
Argent
Wade
Foreign Office
Grinsby
Jens
Ihe
British Isles
Farmer Wins $20 Prize By Raising 23 Children
London reports farm laborer George Farmory won a $20 prize from the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society for providing for the greatest number of children without poor law aid. Married twice, he has 16 or more children and has kept them fed and clothed on a weekly income that never rose above $3.75.
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London
George Farmory
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
Varmery
Baying
Queen Sets Maids Exhausting Pace in Brilliant London Season
Queen Ale rye, far fresher at the end of London’s brilliant season than at its start, hosts a busy day with private calls, gallery visits, a drive in rain, a French-British exhibit, tea, late supper, and card parties. Maids and attendants, all young women, are visibly exhausted yet the queen appears energized.
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London
Alerye
Honor
Rose
Hurtinghim
Thas
San Antonio Tax Notice Seeks Property Rendition
Notice to taxpayers within the City of San Antonio requests all owners to render property for taxation by September 1 1908. The city clerk and Mayor Bryan Callaghan sign the document, asserting open books for the June 1 1908 assessment.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bryan Callaghan
Fred Pris
Clera
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Ozrar Pupyes Orchestra
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Ike Pryor
N. Flores and
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N. Flores
West Commerce ‘St
Eiteneys
Amoskeag
Torchon
Gost
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Foblard
Jim
H.W. Pinnick
T. PA
Sermans
James Crichton Browne
Hall Tata
Ortho
Dot— Hexar Drug Co
Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt CO
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