Campaign talk and naval intrigue swirl in national headlines
The text portrays political clashes over railroad commissioner candidate O. B. Cotellier of Kaufman county and a Navy faction scheming to pack the court against Admiral Schley. It rails at Roosevelt, Miles, and Sampson amid tensions from Texas to New York, warning of race turmoil and shifting power across regions.
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O. B. Cotellier
Kaufman County
Navy
Admiral Schley
Maine
Texas
Mason and Dixon Line
The President Should Be a Gentleman and Model Courtesy
The speaker urges the commanding general of the army to uphold proprieties and respect in all actions. The president should command reverence by demonstrating courtesy, restraint, and consideration, avoiding any affronts and acting as a true gentleman for public pride.
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United States
Two Newspapers Challenge Medical Ad Firm Over Payment
The Aberdeen News and Arlington News expose failing payments by Dr Taft Bros Medical Co and the Co-Operative Medical Co of Cincinnati. The Aberdeen paper sues for ad payment while Arlington warns peers to drop the ads after bank and collection agency rejections.
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Taft Bros. Medical Co
Aberdeen
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Co-Operative Medical Co
Cincinati, O
Arlington
Overcharged China claim debated by Sacagrary Hay
Sacagrary Hay argues our expenses for the Chinese expedition total 7 million dollars while the claim stands at 25 million, a gap of 18 million in China's favor. In Gonzales on Christmas, disturbances by negroes on sidewalks and corners alarm residents and threaten riot unless checked.
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Hay
China
Gonzales
Editorial Attack on Roosevelt Reprisal of General Miles
The Houston Post condemns the President Roosevelt action as a flagrant abuse of power and a cowardly assault on a high official. The piece argues the reprisal reflects disrespect for office and insults national governance, urging support from prudent citizens.
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Houston Post
Miles
Roosevelt
Jackin
Christmas Killings Darken Texas Towns
A Christmas day report lists multiple shooting and killings across Texas towns including New Ulm Bastrop Dallas Bertram Gonzales and nearby incidents. Notable names include Claude Fowler Harwood Wright Slamp Nelson and Albert Mathews with arrests of Ebla Veal Reed Jones and others.
You Know What You Are Taking When You Take Grove’s Tonic
An advertisement warns that Grove’s Chill Tonic contains only iron and quinine with a tasteless formula printed on every bottle. It emphasizes there is no ware price and lists 50e.
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Grove
Advertising Opinions and Encouragements Across Papers
Advertisers are urged to seize space and increase spend with the promise of profits. The Galveston News calls advertising a certainty not an experiment, while the Houston Chronicle urges starting with a small space and expanding as profits allow.
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Galveston
Houston Chronicle
Cure a Sold in One Day Luxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement notes a one day cure with Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Signature on each box reads J. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.
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J. W. Grove
Confederate Pensions to Begin Warrants in January
The Confederate pension department in Austin Texas will issue warrants for the first quarter of the new year with payments of 7.35 dollars each. Warrants will be sent out starting January 2 to aid qualifying old soldiers.
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Austin
Texas
Confederate Pension Department of the Comptrollers’ Office
Wounds Serious After Gonzales Shooting
John Autery was wounded yesterday in a shooting with Albert Mathews, colored, near Gonzales Texas. Autery received a flesh wound through the side from a chin shot that traveled to the breast. Mathews sustains a serious wound and prognosis is uncertain.
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Gonzales
Texas
John Autery
Albert Mathews
Mathews
Autery
Editorial Firestorm Over Sedley and Navy Contempt
A collection of harsh editorial opinions targets Sedley, the navy, and Secretary of the Navy long for perceived failings. National papers criticize Roosevelt’s handling and McKinley’s legacy, urging restraint to avoid ridicule. A holiday message urges continued optimism and proactive reader habits.
Town Vote on Jan 7 Aims to Shape Local Future
The approaching election sets a choice for the town to remain a dormant commercial village or become an industrious center. Citizens must decide whether to pursue business growth and alert civic effort or accept economic apathy and stagnation as they prepare for the January 7 ballot.
Koepke Family Politely Keeps Upset Haircut Tradition
In a small town feature, residents describe Yor and other locals visiting A. C. Koepke's barbershop for a distinctive two-strand shave ritual. The piece highlights community ties and cheerful, old-fashioned service.
Excursion Rates to Marlin and Wooten Tour Passes
Rates for round trip excursions to Marlin and Wooten are listed at 7.55 pounds. The winter tourism season becomes effective on October 8 with Youknin to Ell context mentioned.
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Marlin
Wooten Winter Touris
Youknin
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