Ninth District Democratic Convention Set for July 30
Announcement from W R Kine chairman calling a Ninth Congressional District Democratic convention at Eagle Lake on July 30 1902 to nominate a candidate for congress and handle other business. The district includes Gonzales Fayette Colorado Wharton Matagorda Brazoria Jackson Lavaca De Witt Victoria Calhoun Aransas Refugio Bee Goliad and Karnes. Funeral visit notes for Hon J F Miller former congressman and Mason. and a local testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm with dealer Schultzer Seydler.
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Congress
W. R. Kine
Gonzales Fayette
Colorado
Convels
Wharton
Matagorda
Brazoria
Jackson
Etees
Oliad
Record cattle prices rise on Kansas City market
A herd of black cattle averaging 286 pounds sold today in Kansas City Missouri for 835 per 100 pounds, the highest price on record on the market.
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Kansas
City
Kansas City
Laugh and the World Laughs with You Ad
A quirky ad promotes Chatham's Laxative Hill Tablets claiming cures appetite loss and weakness. It markets a portable remedy said to fit a vest pocket and lift spirits with its ease of use.
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Chatham
A. C. Koepke's Shaving Offer Promoted
A brief notice invites readers to visit A. C. Koepke's for a nice shave, highlighting its services and appeal to customers seeking grooming.
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A. C. Koepke
Funeral Delayed Ends With Tar and Feathers In Village
In Sterling on July 2 a funeral for Mrs. John Ziebert of Mount Morris was postponed as mourners moved to a cornfield to tar and feather her husband and his sister. The couple fled the village after the punishment, while the widow’s illness is blamed on her husband’s alleged affair with her sister during her two year illness.
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Ziebert
Senate Passes Ship Subsidy Bill Amid Tax Debate
Senate advances ship subsidy bill while taxes loom. House kills the measure. Lawmakers re enact Chinese exclusion and approve $360 000 for White House remodeling. Appropriation bills exceed all but wartime totals.
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Senate
White House
Political record of 19th century Congressional failures
Summary of legislative actions shows failure to relieve Cuba via tariffs, block on general staff bill, rejection of militia reform, and vetoes or postponements on reciprocity, consular reform, trust regulation, tariff revision, and creation of the department of commerce. Immigration policy remained unchanged.
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Cuba
Department of Commerce
Congress Adjourns After Seven Months of Action
After a seven month session Congress adjourns listing accomplished acts and undone tasks. It passed the Panama Canal bill and a river and harbor bill totaling 70 million dollars, an irrigation bill, and numerous pension measures. It defeated a government cable to the Philippines and prohibited oleomargarine butter sales. The record notes the abolition of 70 million dollars in war funds.
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Philippines
Miss Jilda Baron Recovers from Dog Bite Incident
Miss Jilda Baron, from Halletaville Texas, traveled from Atlanta where she received Pastour treatment after a dog bite believed to be mad. She is now entirely well and teaches at the Henkbees school in the western county. Bryan's Commoner and the Shiner Gazette sell at 1.35 per year in advance.
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Halletaville
Texas
Jilda Baron
Dome
Atlanta
Misa Baron
Bryan
The
Shiner Gazette
Watterson on Cleveland Public Critique
Henry Watterson criticizes Grover Cleveland in the Courier-Journal, calling him ill tempered, self willed, lacking tariff reform interest, and out of touch with common people. Watterson argues Cleveland alienated Democrats and left the party a wreck, with strong detestation where noted.
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Grover Cleveland
Henry Waterson
Courier-Journal
Mr. Cleveland
Watterson
Congress
Election County Shifts and Party Predictions
Voter trends show ongoing analysis of county leanings with parties weighing possible shifts. Analysts assess demographics turnout and historical margins to estimate how many counties may tilt Democratic or Republican in forthcoming elections.
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Republian
New Tire Setting Machine Ad
A Blacksmith and Wheelwright in Shiner Texas promotes a Henderson Tire Setting Machine. It claims to set tires cold, quickly and correctly, improving over the old method. All work guaranteed and other line work solicited.
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Henderson
A, Pfaender
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Shiner
Texas
Two men build giant airships to sail to the north pole
Indianapolis reports two men are assembling a fleet of massive airships intended for a polar voyage. In Washington, Castro's fall is anticipated, and the President limits congressional influence on promotions. New York notes a 28 percent immigration rise and a proposed supervision plan. Lamont strengthens his bid for New York governor.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington, D. C
New York
Dan Lamont
The Same Old Story by J A Kelly
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina recalls a dysentery episode solved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes quick relief using the remedy after earlier treatments. Advertisement lines mention Schultze and Seydier druggists and A C Koepke offering razors and razors serviced.
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J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N.C
Schultze & Seydier
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C. H. Flato
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J. F. Miller
Gonzales
Masons
W. M. Fly
F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
Schultzer Seydler
Laugh
C.L. Williams
Studebaker
E. J. Wangemann
Wagener Ax
Wendtland
General Merchandise
A. J. Voelkel
Lone Star
Cleveland
Castro
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