Nervous Prostration Cured by Peruna Tonic
Secretary of the San Francisco Board of Education J A Simpson reports Peruna as an ideal tonic after months of systemic catarrh from overwork. He says it built up the system and made him feel renewed, endorsing high praise. Also notes symptoms of catarrh to be warded off by proper treatment and cites Congressman E V Brookshire praising Peruna as a safe cure. Free book on nervous disturbances offered by Hartman Sanitarium.
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J. A. Simpson
Board of Education of
San Francisco
Cal
A. Simpson
E. V. Brookshire
Indiana
Washington, D. C
RE. V. Brookshire
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Perunia Medicine Co
Columbus
Ex-Governor Hogg Urges Pistols Banned in Texas Policy
The Gonzales Inquirer quotes ex Governor Hogg condemning pistol carry as a murder inciter. He calls to forbid pistol sales or tax and makes carrying off premises a penitentiary offense, with prima facie murder for pistol use. He proposes $25 annual pistol tax and compulsory sale enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gonzales Inquirer
Hogg
Texas
Mystery of Neches River skeletons tied to Caranchua Indians
An old timer claims excavations at the Neches river mouth in Jefferson County unearthed large skeletons of a coastal tribe. He argues the Caranchua Indians, known for height over six feet, cannibal rumors, oyster eating, and Galveston Island visits, were likely the people. He says their small remnant was wiped out by Texan settlers in the early fight for independence, resolving a long standing mystery.
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Neches River
Jefferson County
Texas
Galvestonsland
West Bay
Lohan
Notice to taxpayers about city tax deadline August 31
August 31 is the last day for paying city taxes. After that date interest penalty and costs will be added. the delinquent list will be made out and turned over to the printer. the assistant city attorney will immediately begin filing suits against all delinquents. City Collector W Johnson signs the notice.
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W. Johnson
Pro Mexican Colony Protest on Fundraising Auth
Pablo, chairman, and the secretary state the Junta Patriotica el Pueblo Mexicano in this city does not authorize fund collectors. The organization protests unauthorized appeals and insists only its authorized collectors may solicit from Mexicans for Independence celebrations.
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Junta Patriotica el Pueblo Mexicano
Pablo 4
Actus Hair Grower and Dandruff Cure Ad
Local drugstore promotion touts Actus Hair Grower and Dandruff Cure claiming guaranteed dandruff cure and reduced hair loss. Available for 60 cents at Bexar Drug Co.
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ACTUS
Bexar Drug CO
RailroadsMen And Matters New S. P. Head
Special to The Sunday Light reports A Griggs, former Alvin division chief, likely to join Southern Pacific. Samuel M. Felton of the Alton may head Southern Pacific next month. Harriman seeks Felton to direct major improvements and expansion to boost revenue and develop the Southwest with substantial investment and coordinated effort.
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Sunday Light
New York
West
A. Griggs
Alton
Southern
Samuel M. Felton
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Felton
Texas Southern Railroad seeks bonds for 750000 miles route
Special to The Sunday Light reports President Walker of the Texas Southern Railroad applied to the railroad commission for authority to issue and register 750000 worth of bonds to finance 72 miles from Winsboro through Gilmer to Marshall. The commission will act after an inspection of the line by Engineer Thompson.
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Austin
Tex
Walker
Texas Southern Railroad Company
Railroad Commission
Winsboro
Gilmer
Marshall
Thompson
President Yoakum's Southwest Railway Expansion Plan
Native Texan Benjamin F. Yoakum, president of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, signals plans to extend into the Southwest beyond the Panhandle. He calls the region the Great Southwest, emphasizes multi‑million, staged developments to unlock new country and resources, and credits his rise from farm boy to railroad magnate.
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Texas
J. J. Hill
Southwest
Benjamin F. Yoakum
San Antonio
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company
St. Louis Republic
Yoakum
Panhandle
The
Republic
St. Louis
San Francisco
America
Santa Fe
Rail switch ruling orders Texas lines to swap cars at Bryan
The Texas Railroad Commission decides that Houston & Texas Central and International & Great Northern must switch loaded cars at Bryan to the consignee tracks. Each line must receive, switch, and deliver cars arriving over the other line, with charges and rules applying, effective September 1, 1902.
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Austin
Business League of
Bryan
International & Great Northern Railroad
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company
Texas
International & Great Northern Railroad Company
Ami
Consignees
Compan
Rail road circular amends tariff on cotton seed movement
Austin, Aug 23. The Railroad Commission issues a circular amending commodity tariff No 9. It approves H B V Ry Co application and substitutes Item 18 in Section 5 of Tariff 3-A. The Hearne & Brazos Valley Railroad rate for cotton seed car loads from stations south of Mumford to Hearne is 542 cents per 100 pounds, minimum 20000 pounds per car. Effective August 23, 1902.
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Texas
Hearne & Brazos Valley Railroad
Mumford
Hearne
Railroad stock issued authorized for Texas & Louisiana line
An order by the Railroad Commission grants authority to the Texas & Louisiana Railroad to register a stock issue worth 200000 dollars. The order includes a copy of a directors resolution adopted August 18, 1902, at Lutkin authorizing the registration.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Texas & Louisiana Railroad Company
Secretary of State’s Department
Board of Directors of
the Road
Lutkin
Sunset promotes illustrated Pacific Mail world trip folder
The Sunset local office distributes a newly issued folder describing a world trip via the Pacific Mail Steamship Company route. The brochure is noted for its attractive illustrations and detailed voyage description, inviting interest in travel by steamship on the historic line.
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The
Sunset
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Travelogue hints at world voyage from San Francisco to Philadelphia
A broad description outlines a voyage starting in San Francisco with city sights and the Golden Gate, then Honolulu and Hawaiian Islands, the Orient including Yokohama Nagasaki Shanghai and Hong Kong with further stops in the Philippines and India plus side trips to Cairo and Alexandria. Europe Africa or South America are optional return routes to Boston New York or Philadelphia. It notes continental routes via Niagara Falls Chicago Salt Lake City and California highlights. The tariff discussion explains a per diem car charge of 20 cents daily plus 80 cents daily after ten days, totaling $1 a day for using another road's car. The active practice shift to a new mileage check system is praised for reducing car holds by foreign roads, though staff remain unsure about checks arrival and timing.
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Mences
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Pacific
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Orient
Yokohama
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Pekin
Hong Kong
Philippines
India
Cairo
Alexandria
Europe
Africa
South America
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Slur by New York clerk triggers local action
A Pittsburg Gazette report notes a New York clothing drummer insulted Southern women and racial equality, provoking public discomfort as the remarks circulated among dry goods clerks and citizens. A committee planned a response in the morning.
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Pittsburg
New York
Man Repeats Apologies Then Leaves on Train
A man, in a brief incident, knelt to apologize repeatedly and swore off ungentle conduct. He signed a retracting document and departed by train toward a warmer climate, seeking peace.
Pistol Fines Spark Racial Debate Across Papers
The Tribune cites heavy fines on African Americans for pistol carries while echoing a Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel view that civilization and law apply equally. It argues that both black and white offenders face penalties, and asks who can deny the opinion’s correctness.
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Page Tribune
The
Tribune
Nacogdoches
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