Governor Nominates Judges And Passes Amendments
The governor sent to the senate Frank A. Williams of Houston county as supreme court judge and Charles J. Rogan of Brownwood as general land office commissioner. A anti trust bill amendments were tabled and other amendments debated. The house adopted Prairie View items and adjutant general office appropriations.
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Senate
Frank A. Williams
Houston County
Supreme Court
Charles J. Rogan
Brownwood
General Land Office
Patterson
Davidson
Greer
Grinnan
Miller
Atlee
Hanger
House
Prairie View Normal School
Adjutant General’s Office
Firemen Convene at Paris for 24th Annual State Meeting
The Paris hosts the twenty fourth annual convention of the State Firemen's association. The opening session on the 10th was called to order by President Turner. Prayer was offered by Rev. Charles Manton. Mayor Gibbons delivered a welcome address, followed by Hon. Frank Lee's praise of the firemen. President Turner replied for the group as business began.
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Paris
State Firemen’s Association
Turner
Charles Manton
Gibbons
Frank Lee
General Miles Declines Comment on Wade Court Findings
Gen Miles refused to discuss the Wade court of inquiry findings. He said it would be unsoldierly to comment and would not reveal any action he might take as commander in chief of the army.
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Wade
Gen
Miles
Watson to lead Asiatic squadron from Mare Island Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Watson, commander at Mare Island near San Francisco, will go to Manila to take charge of the Asiatic squadron when Admiral Dewey deems it prudent to leave the Philippines. Rear Admiral Kempff will succeed Watson.
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Watson
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Manila
Dewey
Philippines
Kempff
Admiral Watson
Kansas Governor Invites Western Governors to Wichita Congress
Gov. Stanley of Kansas extends invitation to governors of western states for the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress annual convention in Wichita from May 31 to June 3. The event gathers regional leaders to discuss commerce and industry matters.
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Gov. Stanley
Kansas
Wichita
Dallas Duel Ends in Fatality and Wounding
Dallas business dispute between Dan Cannon and Louis Carroll escalated to gunfire. Carroll was badly wounded and Cannon died several hours later. The incident occurred amid a sharp disagreement over unspecified matters. Authorities are investigating motives and sequence of events.
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Dallas
Dan Cannon
Louis Carroll
Carroll
Cannon
Fifteenth Texas Bankers Convention Opens in San Antonio
The fifteenth annual convention of the Texas Bankers' Association met in San Antonio on the ninth and was called to order by Vice President Webb.
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The
Texas Bankers’ Association
San Antonio
Webb
Battleship Texas Goes Into Drydock at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The battleship Texas has entered the dry docks at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for maintenance work. Crews began inspection and routine hull repairs as part of ongoing upkeep.
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Texas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Senate and House Action on State Reform Measures and Bills
The Senate approved a reform bill placing the state reformatory under the governor and penitentiary commissioners and passed a bill letting county treasurers collect a half of one percent commissions for receiving and disbursing school funds. Amendments on the industrial school and anti trust bills were debated. final actions included passage of the appropriation for mobilizing Texas soldiers and house actions on recording deeds and municipal corporations. A free conference committee reported on the treasurer’s commission and related school fund duties.
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Senate
Terrell
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Dibrell
Grubbs
Lillard
House
Atlee
Texas
Austin
Congress
Washington
Patterson
Burns
Wayland
Free Conference Committee
Robbery and assault at Robinson home near Little Rock
In Sweet Home near Little Rock the store of H W Robinson was set on fire by an arsonist who roused Robinson and forced him to flee. During his absence the attacker assaulted Mrs Robinson with an ax, leaving her badly beaten before robbing the residence.
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Sweet Home
Little Rock
H. W. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Episcopal Convocation in Dallas Led by Bishop Garrett
The annual convocation of the Episcopal diocese of Dallas convened in Dallas on the 9th with Bishop Garrett presiding. A missionary meeting followed at St Matthew's cathedral with Bishop Brown of Arkansas as principal speaker.
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Episcopal Diocese of
Dallas
Garrett
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Bishop Brown
Arkansas
Filipino assault on San Fernando sparks noisy clash
The Filipinos of Gen Mascar do's army attacked San Fernando after stealing wine from a storehouse. There was tremendous yelling and heavy use of cartridges, but little damage was caused.
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Mascardo
San Fernando
Episcopal diocese council meeting held in Waco
The fiftieth annual council of the Episcopal diocese of Texas met at St. Pauls Church in Waco. Bishop Kinsolving delivered the annual address noting steady growth in church membership and activity.
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Episcopal Diocese of
Opening Charleston Ses sion Features Robert E. Lee Jr Address
The fourth annual Sons of Veterans convention opens in Charleston with a keynote by Robert E. Lee Jr., grandson of the Confederate leader, drawing attention to the event.
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Charleston
the Sons of Veterans
Robert E. Lee, Jr
Pe-ru-Na Praised by Farmer Union Publisher
W H B Williams of The Farmers' Industrial Union writes that Pe-ru-Na serves his family well curing long catarrh attacks and is his go to remedy. He notes his wife uses it for severe spells and they keep it at home for children’s climatic illnesses. He invites contact for a free family medicine book.
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W. H. B. Williams
The
Farmers’ Industrial Union
Hartiman
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Preparations for Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
Preparations are underway for observing the total solar eclipse to occur next May in the southern United States from Texas to North Carolina. Prof. E H Bigelow reports that odds of clear weather are highest in northern Georgia and Alabama where terrain is elevated.
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Texas
North Carolina
E. H. Bigelow
Georgia
Alabama
Embroidery Roots of Face Decoration in Monastic Work
The article traces face embroidery to linen work promoted by nuns who taught the craft. Patterns used gold and silver threads with silk and flax, forming altar cloths like the one Prague Cathedral received from Queen Anne, wife of Richard II, resembling English jaconet linen embroidery.
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Prague
Anne
Richard II
Mortality Figures From War With Spain Raise Discrepancy
Officials report about 3000 dead in official vital statistics, while unofficial counts from adjutant general records suggest upward of 6000. Clerks note delays and confusion as officers and hospitals relay deaths, causing the gap between reported figures.
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Spain
Adjutant General's Office
Remarkable Empress Dowager of China Noted For Arts
A European observer portrays the empress dowager as a remarkable ruler. She paints fine Chinese art, reads broadly, enjoys European music, and plays piano. She likes wrestling, is fearless, and has survived a dozen life threats, making her a formidable and ruling figure despite not being the emperor.
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China
None but the brave serve at tough beanery
A humorous exchange shows the fatally bold applicant responding to a proprietor who doubts his size for handling the mugs. The owner insists bigger men are needed to manage the feeding duties. The applicant answers with resolve about bravery in serving patrons.
Observation on gender and honesty among men and women
A provocative remark asserts that women feel confident they can fool men because many men stay silent about their true thoughts. The statement highlights perceived power dynamics and the role of silence in misperceptions between genders.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with price 75c
An advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy priced at 75 cents. The line Whatsoever a man reaps someone must have planted appears, reflecting a proverb in the ad copy.
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Hall
Price
Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup Ad
Advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Ing Syrup soothes teething pain reduces inflammation and aids crying babies. The copy markets the product as suitable for children with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Advertisement costs nothing in usually w ing
An advertisement is described as free in the text fragment with unclear wording. It appears to promote no charge for ad placement, but the snippet is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
Thrifty Wife Crowns Husband With Coin
A Canadian minister married a couple. When the groom offered 50 cents, the bride posed the value question. She gave the minister a quarter and kept one for herself, remarking that a thrifty wife is her husband's crown.
Rheumatism Cured By Pain Balm Say Red Creek Merchants
W J Cuyler of Red Creek New Jersey testifies that Chamberlains Pain Balm cured rheumatism and serves well as a valuable household liniment. He notes Cuyler as a leading local merchant. W G Phippin, editor of Red Creek Herald, endorses the product. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
W. J. Cuyley
Red Creek
N. J
Cuyler
W. G. Phippin
The Old Moon Wish Recalled and Rejected
A poem traces a speaker’s changing longing under a new moon. The speaker recalls glancing over the shoulder to wish, then notes a shift as winter light deepens and time passes, leaving the heart older and colder and no longer wishing.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Elkton Druggist
W M Terry of Elkton Kentucky, with twelve years in the drug business, says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction than any other in the market after selling hundreds of bottles. He notes nearly all cough medicines fail to satisfy as well and states Chamberlain's is the best. For sale by all druggists.
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W. M. Terry
Chamberlain
Elkton
Remarkable Cure Claim For Chamberlain's Remedy
W A Stroud of Popomoke City Maryland testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his worst case with one or two doses. He praises its effectiveness for himself and children. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Worchester Enterprise
W. A. Stroud
Popomoke City
16 words and a dollar saved in a street skirmish
Dialogue centers on a confrontation between Bill I and Boggs. Jill questions a possible loan and implies self defense logic. The exchange hints at a quick, informal dispute over borrowing and a quick retort in the street.
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Bill
Boggs
Jill
A Maiden's Philosoph Paper Flowers
Millicent spent half the night making paper flowers. She hoped to finish before her shears dulled, racing against the dulling blades with quick, careful hands.
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Millicent
Clara and Laura Swap Quips on Music and Skill
A light note from the Boston Traveler features Clara professing fondness for piano while Laura teases that Clara already plays it awfully, capturing a humorous exchange about musical talent and performance. The brief exchange showcases personalities and local newspaper voice.
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Clara
Laura
Boston Traveler
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