Texas Republicans Split Over Roosevelt Support in 1904
A Texas observer says Republicans back Roosevelt for renomination but expect little else in Texas next year. Democrats may win a solid delegation. the Houston district reelection shows Dems could gain seats. Meanwhile Senator Tillman seeks a legality ruling on recess appointments affecting Crum of Charleston and federal offices.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Roosevelt
Houston
Congressman Ball
Pinckney
Tillman
Senate
Crum
Charleston
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Country Homes for the Poor Debate in Chicago Banquet
Chicago reports plans to help poor urban residents acquire farms and country homes. The Field and Workshop society aims to form city branches and issue bonds for land tools and seeds with railroad and industry partners. Speakers urged moving away from city crime toward rural citizen production. Notables present included Frank O. Lowden Judge Marcus Kavanagh Judge Richard S. Tuthill Mrs Warren Springer and professors Albur Jackman O J Milliken H C Lytton and Raymond Robbins. The group will convene in Washington before Congress adjourns.
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Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Marcus Kavanagh
Richard S. Tuthill
Warren Springer
Albur Jackman
O. J. Milliken
H. C. Lytton
Raymond Robbins
Washington
Congress
Man Hunt After Mass Escape From Holmesburg Prison
Nine convicts escaped in a body from Holmesburg House of Correction near Philadelphia. They fled in striped uniforms, later swapping into civilian clothes. Ring leader Harry Sifton, serving a year for assault on his father, is among the escapees. others were jailed for vagrancy and begging. They pried an iron bar from a cell window and leaped 25 feet to freedom.
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Philadelphia
House of Correction
Holmesburg
Harry Sifton
Beall of Beall Reports Cure by New Discovery for Consumption
Beall Mississippi says his wife had consumption symptoms last fall and after using Dr King s New Discovery began improving at once and was cured after four bottles. Medicine offered by F Kalteyer Son and Adolph Dreiss druggists with trials free. prices 50 cents and 1.00.
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Adolph Dreiss
Bargain Sterling Silver Manicure Pieces at Bell Jewelry
The Bell Jewelry Co. at 227 West Commerce Street offers odd sterling silver manicure pieces priced at 25 and 50 cents. Shoppers are invited to browse baskets of bargains for desired items.
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The
Bell Jewelry Co
W. Commerce Bt
Palace Market In Town Adverts Phones On Site
In town shoppers are told to visit the Palace Market located at 511 East Houston Street with both phones listed for contact.
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Palace Market
East Houston St
Men Sleep to Noise and Waco Plans Garbage Furnace
A Waco railroad man notes telegraph ticks wake him from sleep and a miller wakes when his shaft stops. City Engineer George Curley will survey Texas garbage furnaces to replace Waco’s aging unit. A $500000 water bond issue for Bell Water plant moves to Austin for comptroller signature. J T Shaw returns from the Philippines to Waco. Captain Killingsworth testifies in Busby case. Rockefellar and Standard Oil lead a large dividend year with 44 percent total for 1902 and $15 million to Rockefeller personally. Public interest grows as oil output concerns rise with higher payouts.
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Waco
Tex
George Curley
Texas
Bell Water Company
Austin
St. Louis
Philippines
J. T
Tye) Shaw
J. D. Shaw
San Francisco
New York
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rockefeller Corporation
Rockefeller
Manhattan Church Attendance Census Shows One Quarter Attend
A census of Manhattan churchgoers across November 15 to December 6 reports about 25 percent of the borough population attending Christian worship. With a 2,077,350 total population, 664,885 members belong to 451 churches, and 427,135 attended services. Protestant churches number 366 and Catholic 85, with 188,106 and 200,000 attendees respectively.
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New York
Manhattan
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief For Disturbed Systems
A promotional note claims nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset signal trouble and promises Electric Bitters will tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clarify the blood. The cure is offered with a 50 cent price and money back if not satisfied, guaranteed by F Kalteyer Son and Adolph Dreiss druggists.
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F. Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Dreiss
Stockholders Meeting For San Antonio Fair Board 1905
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the San Antonio International Fair Association will elect a Board of Directors for the coming year. The meeting is set for Tuesday December 15 1905 from 2 to 5 PM at Frost Bank Building office. J M Vance secretary.
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San Antonio
Texas
Tailor and laundry services offer suits and repairs
Get what's due you with value and fit in suits starting at $18. Ladies' or gents' outfits available with covered buttons. Repairs, cleaning and pressing provided by A. Reidner, Tailor at 104 West Commerce St. Also buyers seek second-hand cook stoves and a ONE at once from ALAMO INSTALLMENT CO. at 107 West Houston Bt.
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A. Reidner
West Commerce St
Alamo. Installment CO
West
Houston Bt
Emerson & Co Sells Solid LD Watches at Half Price
Solid ld watches with reliable movements offered by Emerson & Co at half cost. The advert emphasizes dependable timekeeping and value, inviting buyers to take advantage of reduced prices on durable watches.
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Emerson & CO
Railway Timetable Summary for San Antonio and Aransas Pass Area
The timetable lists Sap's Davy Crockett train to Houston Galveston Beaumont and Orange departing daily at :45 p m arriving 7 45 a m other routes include Boerne Kerrville Guero Victoria Yoakum Houston Galveston Beeville Corpus Christi Aransas Pass Rockport Mathis Alice Giddings Rockdale Cameron Waco East and West lines Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio Eagle Pass El Paso Missouri Kansas Texas Katy Flyer Through Express International Great Northern North Texas St Louis Memphis Laredo and Mexico services with varied departures and arrivals including 8 00 a m 2 40 p m 6 30 p m and 7 30 a m schedules and multiple through connections
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San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Sap’s
Davy Crockett
Houston
Galveston
Beaumont
Orange
Sap
Boerne and
Kerrville
Guero
Victoria
Yoakum
East
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Aransay Pass
Rockport
Mathis
Alice
Giddings
Rockdale
Cameron
Waco
Sunset Depot
Harrisburg
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Mexico
California
Missouri
Kansas & Texas
North Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Kansas City
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Lockhart
St. Louis
Jaro
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Staacker Bros
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Menger
Bath
McClean & Mudge Mors
E. Sanner
E. H. Short
ELITE
Main Plaza
Soledad St
Ernest Sanner
4 Seasons Restaurant
West Commerce Street
Pickwick
A. Danilovich
West Commerce
Soledad
Marvel Co
Times Building
N. Y
W. C. Kalteyer
Alamo
Bexar Drug Co
Alamo Plaza
Fischer & Springall
Corner Avenue D
Silver King
Country Homes
Miller
Rusk
T. H. Killingsworth
Busby
Gatesville
J. D. Rockefellar
Railroads
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Station
Grand Avenue
M. F. Smith
Main St
G. L. Gobb
Southwestern
Arkansas
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Memphis
Rock Island SA
W.H. Firth
G. P.&t.a. F. Worth
H. Y. Williams, P. A
W. Commerce St
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
New Orleans
Cincinnati
St Louis
Louisville
Baltimore
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Southern Railway
Norfolk
Richmond
POA
Walter Walthall
Asst
T. A
B. R. Morton
Kentucky
Tennessee
North
South Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Louisiana
Co. Fahey
Pass
E. McClannahan
Davy Grockett
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
ED Sachs
Menger Hotel
Panhandle
Denver Road
A. A
Glisson
Gen
Avenue D
Vollmer & George
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