Texas Items From Dallas To El Paso News
A roundup of Texas happenings includes a Dallas post office income rise to 287, a plan for a Fort Worth to Mineral Wells electric line via Springtown, and construction bids for a Fort Worth flouring mill. Reports mention a lightning fatality near Tyler, railroad survey from McAlester to Houston, and infantry practice at Leon Springs.
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Fort Worth
Twenty Sixth Infantry
Fort San Houston
Leon Springs
Fort Sam Houston
Double killing at Athens Texas during arrest
In Athens Texas on Sunday night Jim Hering and Walter Hering were shot and killed while resisting arrest by City Marshal Jack Woford and two deputies. The confrontation followed suspected drunken disturbance near Mrs Kennedy’s residence. Jim Hering had about 900 dollars on him and asked that it be given to his young daughter. Windom A Barber and M I Day assisted in the arrest.
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Athens
Texas
Jim Her Fing
Walter Hering
H. H. Hering
Herings
Kennedy
Jack Wofford
Mr. Day
Jim Hering
Hering
Day
Creditors dispute over surplus in Sully cotton case
In New York the dispute over 6 000 bales pledged to Corn Exchange Bank by D J Sully continues as creditors seek surplus rights. Judge Holt appoints Commissioner Alexander to hear evidence on who may represent Sully interests with possible witness participation from Sully and his wife. Japan’s Desire reports that Japan seeks British neutrality and may align with France, England, Italy and Japan in the expected coalition.
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New York
Corn Exchange Bank
D. J. Sully
Sully
Holt
United States District Court
United States
Alexander
the Times
Tokio
Great Britain
France
Japan
England
Italy
Appointment of Polk County Treasurer in Texas
S. J. Andress appointed Polk County Texas treasurer succeeding the late H. C. Peebles. Bonds set at 34000 dollars were promptly filed by Andress who qualified and began duties of the office.
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Polk County
Livingston
Texas
S. J. Andress
H. C. Peebles
Texas Building to Dedicate World’s Fair Site in Dallas
Executive board on March 26 approved a formal dedication of the Texas World’s Fair building for April 28. Officials hope the governor, state leaders, and many legislators attend as the building nears completion and exhibits are installed for opening day.
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Dallas Post Office
Texas Building
Dallas
Texas
Runaway Horse Fells Man in Thorndale. Thigh Shattered
Jim Elliott living a few miles south of Thorndale in the country allowed his horse to run away Sunday. The animals bolted into a tree and Elliott's thigh was shattered. He is in a precarious condition.
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Thorndale
Texas
Jim Elliott
Mr. Elliott
Move to arbitration of war favored by royal mediation
In Copenhagen King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrive for King Christian's birthday. Rumors say they will seek to have the old King of Denmark act as arbitrator between Russia and Japan. Princess Waldemar has pressed the Czar for arbitration and the King may back efforts to end the war, despite preferring a younger arbitrator. Danish mobilization costs rise as reserves are held ready.
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Korea
Chemulpo
Gensan
Japan
Ping-Yang
Yalu
Manchuria
Yalu River
Mukden
Port Arthur
Dabny
Edward
Alexandra
Denmark
Far East
Christian
Russia
Waldemar
Congress Schedule Focuses On Postoffice, Canal And Sundry Bills
Washington timetable outlines the week’s actions with the postoffice appropriation bill first. After that the Panama Canal bill will be debated amid anticipated amendments from both parties. The sundry civil bill is to be reported and considered, followed by talks on the presidents protection pure food and Chinese exclusion measures. Eulogies for Senator Hanna are planned for Thursday.
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Washington
Hoar
Heyburn
Patterson
Hanna
Grasshopper Plague Threatens Navasota Cotton
State Entomologist Saunders and Dr. Goree tested a remedy at W. H. Brown's bottom farm on Saturday. Samiferson will report Monday the experiment results. Many cotton fields may need replanting as grasshoppers eat all green matter. Free poisoning with Paris green is being used by many farmers.
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Navasota
Texas
Saunder
L. J. Goree
W. H. Brown
Samiferson
Lorena Vote Adopts Incorporation For School Purposes
The Saturday election in Lorena Texas approved incorporation for school purposes by fifty four to eight. Seven trustees were elected T C Westbrook S C Williams D Helvey H Schaefer H M Williams W F Shipp and A J Hudson. An election for a school trustee under the old regime was also held.
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Lorena
Texas
T. C. Westbrook
S. C. Williams
D. Helvey H. Schaefer
H. M. Williams
W. F Shipp
A. J. Hudson
Boy's skull fracture after horse throw in Flatonia
Wallace Bludworth, 10, son of B. P. Bludworth, suffered a skull fracture and arm injuries when his horse ran away and threw him Saturday in Flatonia Texas. Dr. R A Johnson attended him and reports he is doing well.
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Flatonia
Texas
Wallace
B. P. Bludworth
R. A. Johnson
Temple editor named National Pythian secretary
W S Lemley of Temple a devoted member of the Knights of Pythias and editor of the Texas Pythian Banner Knight has been appointed secretary of the National Pythian Editorial Association.
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National Pythian
Temple
Texas
W. S. Lemley
Order of Knights of Pythias
Texas Pythian Banner-Knight
National Pythian Editorial Association
Washingtons nickname riddle sparks capital debate
Samuel Hill of Seattle recalls a farmer’s quip about Washington the state versus Washington the federal capital. The old man asked if Hill lived in Washington that taxed or paid taxes, highlighting a regional distinction.
Carnegie offers up to one million for Republican campaign fund
New York financier Andrew Carnegie telegraphed President Roosevelt offering to subscribe any reasonable amount up to a million dollars to the Republican campaign fund if needed. He disputed Wall Street conspiracy rumors aimed at starving the President of funds and said to contact him if funds are required. Carnegie credited the president’s handling of the Northern Securities merger for saving the country from a major speculative crash.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Carnegie
Wall Street
Carnegie B
Northrn Securities
Pioneer Ellis County settler dies in Waxahachie streetcar
Mr. Mark Alexander a pioneer Ellis County settler and former Confederate soldier died Sunday in a Waxahachie streetcar on his way to his daughter Mrs. Harry W Meek’s East End home. He was about 65, a Tennessee native.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Mark Alexander
Ellis County
Harry W. Meek
East End
Alexander
Tennessee
Frisco passenger engine derailed near Amory Mississippi
A west bound Frisco passenger train derailed and overturned at Amory Mississippi on Sunday. No injuries or other damage were reported, but traffic was delayed for hours as the track remained closed until Sunday night.
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Memphis
Tenn
Amory
Miss
Train Service Inaugurated On Katy Line in Oklahoma City
Katy line opens with first through passenger train departing Oklahoma City at 8 00 Sunday officials aboard. Initial service runs one train until April 24 and then expands to three trains two linking with the Katy Flyer.
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Oklahoma City
Katy
Oklahoma-Coalgate
Man Jailed on Assault Charge in Hemphill
Harry White was jailed in Hemphill Texas Saturday on an assault charge. The victim lives in Bronson Texas. White gained admission to the woman's room by climbing in at the window. He waived an examining trial and bond was set at 5000, not yet posted.
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Hemphill
Texas
Harry White
Bronson
White
Insane Man Jailed in Uvalde After Claims of Insanity
A man calling himself S. P. Lamb was brought to Uvalde Texas and jailed. He claimed Brownwood as home and said he had been an inmate of the Southwestern Insane asylum. He was sent from Bell County.
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Uvalde
Texas
S. P. Lamb
Brownwood
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Bell County
German Built Warships, St. Petersburg
A report claims four Turkish government cruiser type ships built by Germany and two French cruisers have been purchased by Russia. The notice cites this as reliable information and attributes the acquisition to Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Germany
France
Russia
Danger In Hand Shaking Warns Of Palm Parasite
Dr W E Young of New York City warns against handshaking describing a small parasite that attacks the palm and spreads to the handshaker. He notes the itching palm is epidemic in the upper east side and common among people with frequent social or business contact.
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W. E. Young
New York City
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