The Man Behind The Gun
A long article outlines naval gunnery from training to range finding. It describes using range finders, sighting lenses, and windage calculations with algebra and trigonometry to hit moving ships at distant seas. It credits U S Navy training and technology for American gunnery accuracy and emphasizes discipline and theory.
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Land Fortis
Wiens
Hurst
Sutton
Fuathey
Sta
Naval Academy
Hiw
Chicago
Announcements of Local Election Candidates
In Hexar County districts candidates were announced for District Clerk George Burkey Kip Jaght Wag Lewis and Henry Udescitetd. The notices date the looming November 8 election and urge citizens to consider these candidates for Texas County offices.
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the Light
Guorge Burkey
Hexar
Kip Jaght
Wag! Lewis
Tixtrret Sisk
Herne
Texas County
Asa
Henry
Candidates for County Commissioner in multiple precincts
The Light announces several candidates for County Commissioner across precincts 1 to 4 for the upcoming November elections. Names include A M Sauliway, Wn Werped, Jess M Bl, William Jonas, Charles Guerguin, Fran ic Umsc klein, and Po McCall, each soliciting votes and support from voters and friends.
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Fhanic Umscheid
Ene
PO McCall
Ene Ligal
Independent bid for county judge seeks re election
The Light announces Peter Jonas as a candidate for re election as county judge of Bexar County. An independent candidate plans to stay in the race through the count and asks friends and citizens to help register in time.
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Peter Jonas
Ut Wa
Bexar Canty
BR. B. Minok
John A. O Connor Seeks County Attorney Office
Authorized notice declares Hon John A O Connor as a candidate for county attorney in the upcoming election on November 8. The statement stresses official authorization and votes as the basis for his bid.
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John A. O'Connor
Campbell Seeks Re election Sheriff of Hexay County
John Wilkens Jr announces for sheriff in Hexay County at the upcoming election. He pledges careful administration and asks supporters to back him in the vote.
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Torn P. Campbell
Hexay County
Empine
John Wilkens, JR
San Antonio Candidate Denounces Ticket Makers and Wire Pullers
A San Antonio candidate for Justice of the Peace in Bexar County denounces ticket makers and wire pullers, appeals to the people for impartial governance, and says he will vote for some men on both tickets if honored by election. He emphasizes lack of funds to buy votes and pledges to enforce the law fairly for all.
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Mac Anderson
PEAC
Freeviel No
Bexar County
Texas
San Antonio
Ant
Hener
M. G. Andereo
Perm
Hodalon
San Antonis
Texags
Thad. W. Smith
Bexar Coun
W. Somite
Qerk
Constable Race Candidates Face Off in Precinct 1
A historical notice lists candidates for Precinct No 1 constable in the November 8 1898 election. Iman e O Banton and John D Garrett are named, alongside Joe Ko a WMFL Green and Louis Huth. Charles M Shiner runs for County Assessor on the Citizens Ticket.
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Immane O'Banton
Clee
Ion
John D. Garrett
Respectuuly
Tobin and Lepler Run For County Treasurer in November
The notice names John W. Tobin and John Legler as candidates for County Treasurer in the upcoming November election. It also announces Carlos Bee as a candidate for District Attorney in the same November 1898 selection.
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John W. Tobin
John Legler
Carlos Bee
Tax Collector Candidate TAe Lighela Announces Paul Meerschidt
Tae Lighela authorized to announce Paul Meerschidt as a candidate for County Tax Collector. He solicits your vote.
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Tae Lighela
Paul Meerscheidt
James P Newcomb Named Candidate for State Legislature
Col James P Newcomb enters race for State Legislature signaling stance for November platforms. Supporters rally as party lists key issues and local endorsements.
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James P. Newcomb
Public Weigher Candidate Seeks Honor With Name Correction
Paul Richards clarifies his candidacy for Public Weigher, stating he has long been known as Deck and will appear on the ticket under his correct name. He pledges to maintain accuracy and attentive business conduct if elected.
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Public Weighir
Paul Richards
Legislature slate and imperial debate excerpt
The item presents a list of local and county offices with names like ALY. WALTON SR and THOS. O. MURPHY, followed by a lengthy political editorial discussing imperial policy, governance, and the tension between business and military power. It includes a dramatic quoted fragment about imperialism and a medical testimonial for Frecolite Bitters.
The Citizens' Ticket for District Officers and Precincts
A historical ballot list presents nominees for district judge district attorney district clerk and county offices including sheriff county assessor treasurer surveyor and inspector positions. It also notes representatives to the legislature and precinct officials with names such as J L CAMP A LEWY TEDNEY UMSCHEIN THAD W SMITH JOHN WILKENS CHARLES SHINER W JOHN W TLORLN THOS C NELSON DR JOHN P HOE W A WURZBAQIL W B KERR H B SALTAWAY DR TRAINER BRANK IT WASH THAD T AD JOE KOHT OAS RULGUMANN among others.
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J. Ls. Camp
Wor
A. Lewy
Tedney Umschein
PET
Jonas
Thad W. Smith
John P. Hoe
W. A. Wurzbaqil
W. B. Kerr
Mf. Gli
H. B. Saltaway
DR. Trainer
eNee
Brank IT
THA
D.T. AD
Pracinet
Joe Koht
Oas Rulgumann
Honest Tales and Fractured Dialogues From A Parlor Scene
Fragmented lines depict a domestic vignette with Mrs Jones and Mrs Woolie and a jab at honesty. The dialogue includes characters Dia Simpson, Petey the Great, and a jeweler, with references to a gold headed cane and a comic misfortune over a dinner.
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Dia Simpson
Petey the Great
Tencher Island described as a soggy gag in rural life
The fragment notes Tencher Island as a bodg atlack surrounded by water with playful references to Cuba. Collier's Weekly appears as the source and a country setting is hinted. A farmer and child exchange sounds about noise and waking in a country home, while a baby is mentioned in a wet scene.
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Tencher
Cuba
Johnnie
Collier's Weekly
Train Schedule Fragment From Texas and Gulf Coast Lines
Fragments show arrivals and departures from El Paso California New Orleans Galveston Houston and Cuero Waco Beeville Corpus Christi Rockport Boerne Kerrville with times around 7:00 am to 9:30 pm and weekly patterns including Sundays and Saturdays. Details indicate multiple origin destinations and return trips across Texas and Gulf ports with miles and stops referenced.
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Arcives
Cuero
Waco
Houston
Galveston
Beeville
Corpus Chriel
Rockport
Boerne
Kerrville
Atondesa
Wao
Gelveston
Corpus Christi
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Mahneke Hotel
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Argua
Pealers
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Leal
San Marcos Streets
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A.J. Avent
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Am. B. Sauliway
Jess M
William Jonas
Hiimself
Charles Guerguin
Justice OF the Peace
JY. T, Adame
Phil. Shook
Ticodlon
Constable
Louis Huth
Elretian
Guarles M. Shiner
Tor
Tibel
Austin
Sralik
James P. Neweainh
Ton Public Wright
Independent Ticket
Aly. Walton, SR
Thos. O. Murphy
J. L. Caaip
Por
Carlos Ber
Nat Lewis
Jon 13
Por County
Treas
Jon Legger
Tar
Louis Mutit
Ter Sherifi
P. Campiniell
Paul Mebrscibid
Frank Met
Newton
Bant J. Dewitt
Langs
Senate
Leonard
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Tyer
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Oliver
Philadelphia
PF. Kalteyer & Son
Citizens’ Ticket
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Afi i Ils
Ziegler & Ziegler
Houston ST
San Antonio Gasco
G. A&b
Mexico
Eagle Pras
el Paso
California
New Orlea
I Paso
New Ur- Sama
B.A
Leavesa San Antonio
Sandey
Layernia
Sutherland Springs
Stockdale
Atinday
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Reuss
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