Local Club Meeting Shapes Up For New Officers
Twe Street Wesianlaster league held a business meeting last Thursday with four new bets and five associates readmitted. Officers elected include Miss Nellie Andrews as co President and Mr Norton as Miss Ad. Hrewe’s successor for a three month term. Also notes on Epworth league activities and a women’s church social at Hackberry Street Methodist Church.
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Betems
Latgrese
Twe Street
Wesianlaster League
Terary
Mix Nelle Anesa
Walt
My Wesley
Law
North
Missy Nellie Andrews Mas
MU Fford Norton
Nis
Greally
Teecasud
Mruy
Helping Hand Society
Neenth
Methofehurch
Rayhage
Mou
I. Wagnes
Montana
South Olive Streets
Pearl Bryant
Murphy
Montana ‘Street
Hackberry Street
A. Alirtin
Mine Street
Mesbyterland Burely
Jen Burke
Indy
Wyoming
Diaz Re elected President Unanimous in Mexico City July 8 1898
Special correspondent reports Diaz is widely seen as assured winner in Mexico's presidential electors vote. Observers describe orderly polls, minimal campaigning, and broad acceptance of Diaz’s re election. Notes potential opposition from a minor reformist party and critique of Mexican army conditions compared to U.S. troops.
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City of Mexico
San Antonio
Tor Deng
Diaz
Surarda
Jhwas
Dins
Miranda
Pullipins
Old City
Houston
Soaldier FE Aia
Julion
el Paso
Teresa Urren
Santa 'Oresa
Ling
Niey
Joan of Arc
Corifillo
Mallen
Mexico
Amy
Feresa Urrea
Populists Split on Silver Plank in Minnesota Debate
O B Maher, a Papalist leader in Minneapolis, argues against broad silver coinage, warning the party that silver legislation is pure politics and will burden non producers. He foresees silver gains fading after national convention revealing conservative opposition to white metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
O. B. Maher
E Balova
Minnesota
Jesus
Paul
Rip Van Wink Blowart and the gold standard debate
A fragmented 19th century style mock dialogue contrasts outdated weapons with modern ones. References to Rip, Van Wink Blowart, Uncle Sam, muskets, and the shift from gold to silver standards imply a satirical take on monetary policy and military power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip
van Wink
Blowart
Sam
Fragmentary political argument on free silver policy
Fragmented reading shows debate on free silver. The text asserts that free silver would not increase money supply and would worsen conditions for working people, while suggesting limited benefits to certain groups. The context resembles a political or economic argument from a historical source.
Rod and Gun Notes 4 What Our Sportsmen Doing This Summer
Rod and Gun Notes describe San Antonio area anglers and clubs. Pasa, Mr. Wrath, Pancoast and others fish Lakeview, with a three pound black bass reported. Col. A H Piety of the San Antonio Gun Club is praised for patience, now leading with Lake Elmen for larger catches. The club regulates fishing with six bass per day, encourages catch and release of small fish, and seeks five thousand bass fry from Washington. Lakeview remains a popular spot for members and families, with new sporting goods stock and a grand amateur tournament planned for fall. The season opens August 1 and changes to Wednesday shoots are noted.
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Elmendorf
San Antonio Gup Club
San Antonio
Ghiekenstra
Wallis
Fred. Broye
Bob Tendick
Colored Proops to Drill Maj G W Wilsony in City
Major G W Wilsony of Galveston, Texas Volunteer Guard, visits to arrange a competitive drill and a large railroad excursion. About 1600 people will travel from Galveston on the 20th for a three day stay in the city. Encampment planned at Riverside park.
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G. W. Wilsony
Galveston
Texas Volunteer Guarda
Cdl
Hola
Riverside Park
Mportant
Limburger’s Garden
The
College Infirmary
Miss Roberts
Blanche Wade
Mag Henson
Holt
Milton
Dellisses Sunde
Roberts
A.W
B. W. Roberts
Sam Gone
Austin
Texas
Sau. P. Jonng
Ewart B. Wright
First Presbyterian Church
Tex
Prof. O'Dell
Weekday Saints and Dates From July Almanac
A fragmented almanac style list notes dates from Sunday July 12 to Thursday July 16 with various saints names and historical events. Entries mention Sr. John Gaulbert Norwalk Conn and multiple dates tied to places and figures including St Bonaventure and Alfred Krupp plus references to battles and the Freedman’s Bureau.
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John Gaulbert
Norwalk
Conn
Caeasr Born
B. C
New York
Moegland
St. Bonaventure
Geroud
Weimer Fourth of July Celebrations and Local News
The Fourth of July was celebrated at Pleasure Park near Weimar with a barbecue and evening ball. Worden hosted a similar event six miles east of Walmer. Lightning damaged the Catholic church tower, killing Henry Verguson as he was inside. Frederick Jijo, a prominent Weimar cottonseed oil mill owner, died of dysentery and fever, leaving a wife and three children, with $39,000 in life insurance. Crop reports are positive, watermelons abound, and local residents note preparations for harvest.
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Speera
Wirrex
Tex
Waa
Acre
Pleasure Park
Weimar
Wudt van Jale
Worden
Walmer
Chas
Fahrenth Olate
Nver
Henry Verguson
Frederick Jijo
Weimer
San Antonio
Halleisville
Fannie
George
Hail
Tommy Desha
Joe Desha
Cook & Gilliam
Weimr
W. CG. Munn
Z. C. Cook
LaGrange
W. A. Bagr
Galveston Newa
Austin
Colorado River
Readinosa
Clarence Martin
Sac Antonin, Ia
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Taney
Issas
Sarsa Pacifios
Slypmon
Pershing
Hi Bemton
Aberdeen
Saya Hombotte
Tapnan
Thanos
Warabechie
Ippisc
Thamins
Takiz
T. Leiymagn
Boway Ait Larsointa
Lippman 'Bros
Lippman's Block
Savannah, Ga
Porfirio Diaz
Romero
Bexar
Matinez Romero
Washington
Guatamala di
Unesco
Dolores Idalgo
Hidalgo
St. Grilte
Aris
Aumevian
Liberty Hell
Philadelphia
Animade
Cal
Vimioreo Andrade
Lelepwisor
Corone
Bandilli
Ue Chilldren
Juboe Supalvada
Met
England
Germany
Ifrance
Otto P. Kroger
Gil Jon
D. Seurther
S. LG
Scofield
Edith McDougall
Uko South
Weat
Union
Ncessary
Couth
West
Presideny Sorfirio
Rip Yau Winkle Stewart
Majestic
Steel Range
Pasa
Bart Crowther
Mr. Wra
Pancoast
Mfe
Lakeview
A. H. Piety
San Anestonio
Wagner
Mies Hertha Hauer
Ashloy
Charlie
Post Gun Club
St. Alextus
Osiebsates
Pou
Spentes
Averin
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