Epidemic news and disasters sweep diverse towns
An assortment of brief items reports pneumonia waning in New York and a quarantine breach at Lenteville. Other notes include a prohibitionist shift in Sam Saba’s county, boll weevil-infested fields in Smith County, a failed House probe, porch climbers stealing gems in Chicago, and concessionaires seeking post 6 pm price cuts at the World's Fair. Also: fires near Lake Charles causing $215,000 in losses, naked Filipino travelers to St Louis, Elks in Waco opening April 11, a railman’s death in Tenally, N J, a historic port official linked to Grants era, and various strikes, legal discourse, and local misfortunes across the nation.
Suit Aims to Halt Panama Canal Payments
Warren B Wilson a Chicago lawyer filed in the District supreme court an equity case seeking an injunction against Secretary Shaw the Republic of Panama the new Panama Canal Company of France and others to stop payments under the 1902 act for canal construction He argues no legal appropriation exists and the act violates the constitution He plans to seek the U S Supreme Court review and will request the attorney general’s cooperation. In Chicago Bogota figures are said to back the suit and Wilson has relatives and clients in Bogota attached to opposing the canal project.
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Washington
Warren B Wilson
Chicago
District Supreme Court
Shaw
Republic of Panama
New
Panama Canal Company
France
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Panama
Wilson
Cor Lpg
United States Supreme Court
Bogota
Hawes
Attempted Criminal Assault Charge in Corsicana Case
A. Willis a young white man living near Frost was arrested Monday on a charge of attempted criminal assault on a young woman. In a habeas corpus trial by Judge Cobb his bond was set at 1000 dollars and he gave bond.
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Corsicana
Texas
A. Willis
Frost
Cobb
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Siberian Province
Smallpox becomes epidemic in interior Irkalag Siberia as authorities impose measures to stamp it out. The disease has not yet affected the troops.
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Irkalag
Siberia
Mellon's Department Store Damaged in Oklahoma City Fire
A Monday morning blaze at Mellon's department store in Oklahoma City caused about 50 000 in damage from fire water and smoke. The fire originated on the second floor and the cause is undetermined. The stock carried 55 000 in insurance. Several residents above the store escaped with narrow capes and Dr Ray his wife and two children were suffocated but rescued by firemen.
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Ray
Bug destroying oats in Denison Texas described
In Denison Texas the oats crop just south of the city is being damaged by a small-winged sap-sucking insect likely a hopper. T. V. Munson observed millions of hoppers in half-wilted oats and adjacent weeds. The pest also damages rose bushes in the city. the outbreak may migrate once food runs short.
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Denison
Texas
T. V. Munson
Hunter Killed In Accident Near Naples Texas
Naples Texas Cass County resident Tandy McDaniel was accidentally shot and killed Monday evening when a rifle slipped from his shoulder while crossing a gulch. He left a family behind.
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Naples
Texas
Tandy McDaniel
Here
Cass County
Found Dying in a Box Car at Wynnewood
A man named Woo ly of Magazine Arkansas was found dying in a box car at Wynnewood. He received medical attention but did not regain consciousness. Letters identifying him and $20 in cash were found on his person and magazines were notified.
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Ardmore
J. T
Wooly
Magazine, Ark
Wynnewood
Magazine
Whiskey Selling Charge in Cameron Court
Cameron Texas Arthur Blackwell brought from Davila on a county court complaint charging selling whiskey in a focal option precinct. Two complaints filed against him. bond set at 200 in each case and he was released.
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Cameron
Texas
Arthur Blackwell
Davila
Death for Homes in Texas murder case
Columbus, Texas Henry Homes, a Black man, was found guilty Monday of the murder of Emil Bell a Mexican boy three years old and after fifteen minutes the jury returned a verdict of death. A separate murder indictment against the defendant has been continued.
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Columbus
Texas
Henry Homes
Emil Bell
Cashier Pleads Guilty in Petty Bank Embezzlement Case
S J Spotts, former cashier of the Flest National Bank at Petty Texas pleaded guilty in Federal court to embezzlement. Judge Bryant sentenced him to five years in prison.
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Paris
Texas
S. J. Spotts
Flest National Bank
Petty
Bryant
Pelican Killed on Leon River Near Shallow Ford
A large pelican eight feet wingspan and twenty five pounds was killed on the Leon River near Shallow Ford in Temple Texas by G W Mulhollan of Belton. The bird was part of a flock of eight observed by local parties. four were killed.
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Temple
Texas
Leon River
Shallow Ford
G. W. Mulhollan
Belton
Uniforms Change For Russian Troops In Summer
St. Petersburg reports the ministry of war has ordered Russian troops to wear gray uniforms instead of white during the summer season to avoid attracting enemy fire.
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St. Petersburg
Ministry of War
Smallpox Case Isolated On Sour Lake Railroad Spur
A section hand for the Southern Pacific railroad in Sour Lake Texas has a well developed case of smallpox. The patient is isolated in a box car at the road terminus.
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Sour Lake
Texas
Southern Pacific Railroad
Frost Ravages Corn Crops in McKinney
Farmers in McKinney Texas report widespread corn losses or serious damage from Sunday night frost with fields damaged across the area. Neighbors assess impact as temperatures dipped and crops suffered.
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McKinney
Texas
Nome mines poised for record gold output next spring
A Daw son special from Seattle reports the Cape Nome mining district has heavy winter work with no large companies operating widely. The Nome News notes output in spring could be the greatest in Seward Peninsula history.
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Nome News
Cape Nome
Seward Peninsula
Japanese fleet fails again at Port Arthur blockade
Che Foo March 27 report says four stone laden steamers with six torpedo boats tried to block Port Arthur. Russian forts and ships opened fire. steamers sunk, crews unknown. Makaroff notes a second failed attempt at dawn with torpedo boats and guard ships repelling the attack.
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
Makaroff
Beehr
Otvajny
Krinizki
Stilni
Ene
Sulni
Swyerett
Blonde Island
Ice Flood Dwarfs City as River Piles Sixty Feet High
Saginaw Michigan reports flood waters rising despite cold. At the Flint river mouth ice piles sixty feet high. The business district is flooded and property damage runs into thousands. Zilwaukee remains cut off with 1,300 residents in upper floors lacking heat and food.
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Saginaw
Mich
Flint River
Zilwaukee
Thibetan Expedition Near Tuna Gyantse Faces British Advance
A Daily Mail dispatch from Pharijong Thibet reports General MacDonald leading a 1,000 rifle force with four big guns and two Maxims toward Tuna Gyantse. The British expeditionary force is set to advance on Monday as Thibetans are expected to strike the area.
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Imadon
Daily Mail
Pharijong
Thibet
MacDonald
Tuna
Gyantse
Funeral of Dr Chapman in Texas and Ohio burial
The remains of Dr. H. J. Chapman killed in an alley by Henry Bergh were shipped to Broughtonville Ohio. Inquest details will be presented to the grand jury on Monday morning.
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San Antonio
Texas
H. J. Chapman
Henry Bergh
Broughtonville
Ohio
Paris Cotton Mill Deal Nearing Signing in Texas
Interest in the Paris cotton mill proposition remains strong as promoters aim to raise a $75,000 bonus by Monday night with a secure margin. If raised, the contract with the largest cotton mill in the Southwest is expected to be signed and construction to begin within sixty days.
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Paris
Texas
Southwest
Farmers Have Money in Iowa Park Bank Deposits
Iowa Park Texas reports the local bank holds more than 100000 dollars in deposits, largely from prosperous farmers. The section plans to plant a large cotton acreage this season.
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Iowa Park
Texas
Minera to Be Discreet in North Korea
American miners in Northern Korea face a difficult position. They must mind their own business and avoid offending combatants to continue work. They have stopped private correspondence to prevent any expression from being seen as partial.
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Minera
Seoul
Korea
One Russian Torpedo Boat Sunk at Port Arthur
Report from St. Petersburg states a Russian torpedo boat was sunk in Sunday morning engagement at Port Arthur but is believed to be refloatable.
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St. Petersburg
Port
Arthur
National Rice Milling Buys McFarlain Irrigation Plant
In Jennings Louisiana on Saturday the National Rice Milling Company of New Orleans purchased the McFarlain Irrigation Company plant near the city. The sale included the pumping plant with canals and a large tract of rice land for 75000 dollars.
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Jennings
National Rice Milling Company of
New Orleans
McFarlain Irrigation Company
Rice Hell
Mrs Davis Ill in Atlantic City After Acute Indigestion
Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederate president was in Atlantic City from New York when struck Saturday night by an acute indigestion attack. She rallied on Sunday thanks to vigor and no immediate danger to her recovery is feared.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jefferson Davis
New York
New Billiard Record Set in Balk Line Play
George Slosson broke the balk line billiards world record with an unfinished run of 291 on a Sunday evening in New York. The previous mark of 222 was held by Ora Morning Star of the United States, set in Paris.
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New York
George Slosson
Dr. J. Aarnold
Ora Morning Star
Paris
Dowie Denounced Over Speech Bars from Public Halls
Adelaide authorities refuse use of public buildings to John Alexander Dowie after a speech insulting King Edward. The mayor writes that Dowie is a disgrace to his nationality and blocks his access to city venues.
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Dowie
Adelaide
Australia
King Edward
John Alexander Dowie
No Great Damage Done. College Station Report
Dwight Sanderson state entomologist reports serious damage to grain from the green bug though figures vary. multiple reports arrive from College Station Texas and surrounding areas.
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College Station
Texas
Dwight Sanderson
Death from Lockjaw Tolls Local Resident John Shah
John Shah of San Antonio Texas has died from lockjaw following a leg fracture suffered in a wagon fall. The incident occurred recently and the death is attributed to tetanus.
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San Antonio
Texas
John Shah
Boy Dies in Austin After Harrow Injury
The small son of a Western Houston farmer in this county died at an Austin hospital Saturday evening from injuries believed caused by a field harrow accident a few days earlier.
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Austin
Texas
Houston
Russian torpedo destroyer Bonini aground in Algiers port
The Bonini, a Russian torpedo boat destroyer, went aground while entering Algiers on Sunday and sustained extensive damage requiring dockside repairs.
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Czar
Algiers
Bonini
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