State Bankers Back Cotton Prices in Texas
In Corpus Christi the State Bankers Association adopted strong resolutions pledging support for handling cotton and keeping prices stable, a move seen as critical for Texas cotton growers and the state economy. Waters-Pierce Oil Co. found guilty in Austin of violating anti trust laws, with penalties totaling 1,549,500 dollars and forfeiture of the right to operate in Texas, though appeals are expected.
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Corpus Christi
State Bankers’ Association
Waters-Pierce
Austin
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
State of
St Josephs Island Acquired by South Texas & Gulf Railway
Geo B Jenkinson and associates bought St Josephs Island at Aransas Pass from Sam B Allyn and T D Wood for 200000 dollars. Officials say Aransas Pass will become a great harbor when the works around it are finished.
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ST. Joseph’s Island
Geo. B. Jenkinson and Associates
The
South Texas & Gulf Railway
Aransas Pass
Sam B. Allyn
T. D. Wood
Wreck on Southern Pacific near Del Rio kills man
A Sunday morning wreck at Lozier near Del Rio destroyed a chair car and derailed an eastbound California train. One man died and about twenty were injured, some of whom may die. Injured were taken to San Antonio as Southern Pacific plans a new freight depot there. The railroad commission will review a new I G N depot, with state attorneys seeking reci...
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Southern Pacific
Lozier
del Rio
California
San Antonio
The
Railroad Commission
San Angelo urged rail link to San Antonio by club leader
President Metcalfe of the San Angelo Business Men's Club calls for steps to secure a rail road between San Angelo and San Antonio. San Angelo pledges to contribute. Two men from Pierce, George Gullet and Marion Tucker, drowned near El Campo while crossing a swollen creek on horseback after hunting. Heavy rains in the black land belt cause root rot and a poor cotton outlook for Texas.
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Metcalfe
The
San Angelo
George Gullet
Marion Tucker
Pierce
Jones Creek
el Campo
Creke
Black Land
Texas
Insurance Firms Restricted to State Loans
The attorney general rules state insurance companies may only engage in loan business within the state as a minor aspect of their operations. A hailstorm in Goliad County last week caused broader crop damage, especially to cotton, than initially estimated. The Texas Sheriffs Convention will convene in San Antonio July 9 to 11, with John W. Tobin as president and county officials attending. Stamford and Northwestern railroad construction from Stamford to Dickens will start soon, with Rock Island Railway possibly interested.
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Goliad County
Sheriffs’ Convention of
Texas
San Antonio
John W. Tobin
Stamford and Northwestern
Stamford
Counties
Dickens
Rock Island
Travis County Goes Wet By Narrow 1000 Vote Margin
Travis County voted wet on Saturday by about 1000 votes amid a lively campaign. About 5000 of 6500 qualified voters participated as the day passed quietly. J. F. Ryan of Southwest Texas Five Million Club plans a large Electric Park meeting in San Antonio with W. J. Bryan invited to speak to boost club work.
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Travis County
J. F. Ryan
Southwest Texas
Electric Park
San Antonio
W. J. Bryan
Congressman Slayden and wife in Brownsville visit
Congressman Slayden and his wife are spending days at Brownsville. He aims to verify that his stance on negro troops is confirmed by a personal visit.
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Slayden
Brownsville
Earthquakes Reach Guayaquil in Mexico News
Three distinct shocks were felt at Guayaquil Saturday morning with ants fleeing homes. Little damage occurred due to sturdy construction. Shocks lasted over an hour. Roosevelt announces a tariff reciprocity with Germany under Dingley terms. Guatemala accuses General Toledo of the Cabrera assassination attempt and Barrillas murder, planning a campaign.
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Mexico
Guayaquil
Guatemala
Toledo
Cabrera
Barrillas
Turkeys Disturbance Swallows Village In Fierce Event
A seismic disturbance in Turkey swallowed a village and flattened a hill erasing the settlement. Most residents escaped with their lives as the villa near Florence known as Villa Palmieri changed hands to Mr Ellsworth of New York from an English owner. Madrid marked the first anniversary of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria with a wedding day pension bill for victims families.
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Turkey
Boccaccio
Florence
Villa Palmieri
Ellsworth
New York
Alfonso
Victoria
Spain
Madrid
Jefferson Davis Monument Unveiled in Richmond
The Jefferson Davis monument was unveiled at Richmond Virginia on Monday before a vast crowd. The day was celebrated across the South with ceremonies and public interest.
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Jefferson Davis
Richmond
South
Confederate Veterans pick reunion site for 1909
Birmingham is selected as the next reunion site with General Stephen D. Lee elected Grand Commander and General W. L. Cabell named Lieutenant General of the Trans Mississippi. San Antonio and Nashville had competed for the event. Mobile hopes to secure the 1909 gathering.
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Bimingham
Stephen D. Lee
W. L. Cabell
San Antonio
Nashville
Mobile
Lake Charles Floodson Thwarts City Services
Flooding along Lake Charles submerges two lakefront streets and covers Ryan Street at the main thoroughfare. The power plant is inundated, streetcars halted, and there are no electric lights or water protection against fire. Southern authorities report continued rising water.
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Lake Charles
Ryan
Notable trials delayed by illness and unrest strike the West
Pacific coast industries face shutdowns as Haywood case trials stall amid illness and strain. In Idaho W. Haywood remains jailed. Yukon fair plans unfold near Seattle. Brooklyn commuter killed before a train. Kentucky desperado Strickland kills rival. Louisiana Cameron and Calcasieu parishes flood. Houston floods force migrations and property losses.
Mlief Prevails in Wash Standard Quiz Meet
In a narrow finish at the Wash Standard Quiz Meet, Mlief edged a tough field to claim top honors. Team members showcased sharp recall and quick buzzing as the competition tightened late.
Roosevelt Returns to Washington and Plans Expositions
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington from the Western trip and will attend the Jamestown Exposition on June 9 and visit Oyster Bay on June 12 for the summer. Gompers has revoked the Brewery Men's Union charter, with about 40 000 members and a $400 000 treasury, sparking likely rein statement fights and an appeal to the Federation of Labor. On Monday at 2 pm Southern Railway halted all operations for five minutes in memory of Jefferson Davis. The Mississippi River threatens Natchez waterworks, to be reviewed by the Mississippi River Commission in July. Dr Watson of Scotland urges eating less meat for healthier children as prices stay high. Missouri plans to tax bachelors and raise marriage license fees.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Oyster Bay
Gompers
Brewery Men’s Union
The
Federation of Labor
Southern Railway
Jefferson Davis
Natchez
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
Insurance firms end blotters and calendars graft to common people
The piece notes that insurers have stopped distributing blotters and calendars, criticizing it as the sole graft left for ordinary citizens after cuts. It frames the move as a removal of a predatory practice used to extract small sums from the public.
Ohio objects to appointment of a negro collector
Toledo protests against a proposed negro collector appointment, arguing strong objection in contrast to South Carolina which did not raise similar concerns. The issue centers on race and governmental appointments affecting regional power norms.
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Toledo
Ohio
South Carolina
University professor urges ending gate receipts for athletics
A Chicago University professor suggests abolishing gate receipts and endowing college sports. The remark hints at wealthier rivals like Carnegie and Rockefeller and notes Hughes of New York. It asserts executive ability as a key presidential trait.
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Chicago University
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Hughes
New York
Georgia paper names several Democrats as good and bad
The Atlanta Georgian labels Bryan Folk LaFollette Roosevelt Hughes and Tom Watson as good Democrats. It notes the list of bad Democrats would take more space.
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Atlanta
Bryan
Folk
LaFollette
Roosevelt
Hughes
Tom Watson
Hubby nickname feared as Bryan nears Boston in Democracy tale
A witty line notes that if Bryan continues to linger in Boston, old Madam Democracy may start calling him Hubby. The quip frames Bryan as a possible consort of democratic processes and underscores urban politics with a playful tone.
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Bryan
Boston
Madam Democracy
Twain Finds Rest in Annapolis After Long Search
After a life long search for rest and sleep, the famed writer Mark Twain is discovered in Annapolis, inviting local readers to greet him and share in his arrival.
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Mark Twain
Annapolis
For Sale or Exchange Bee County Truck Farm Equity
For sale in Bee County near Beeville. Equity of $2000 in a 16 acre irrigated improved truck farm offered by J. W. Canada of San Antonio Texas. Property located one half mile from Beeville. Suitable for stock of merchandise in a Texas city or town trade.
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Bee County
Beeville
J. W. Canada
San Antonio
Tex
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