Big discovery reported on border of Mexico mining belt
Our correspondent in Tre Linuaha reports a new mineral find in Chihuahua near the Mexican border. L. V. Steele, a partner, describes a belt of ore with silver and gold values and a cinnabar streak. They have three tunnels and assays show about 50 ounces silver, 14 percent lead and 20 percent gold per ton, with cinnabar running 30 percent nearby.
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Tre-Linaua
Chihuahua
Mexico
Shafter
Boquillas
L. V. Steele
Steele
California
San Angelo
Tex
Notice of Local Law Application by Galveston Harrisburg & San Antonio
The Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company announces its intent to seek a local or special law from Texas Legislature's 27th session to purchase and operate the New York Texas Mexican Railway from Rosenberg to Victoria and related lines, with options to sell and to adjust bonds and stock, and to regulate property reports. W G Van Vleck, Second Vice President, and Secretary B Lear attest.
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Texas
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Company
New York, Texas & Mexican Railway Company
Rosenberg
Fort Bend
Victoria
Victoria County
Gulf, Western Texas & Pacific Railway Company
Beeville
Bee County
Cuero
DeWitt County
Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
Gonzales Branch Railroad Company
Harwood
Gonzales
Gonzales County
Railroad Commission of Texas
W. G van
Newman surrenders after fatal Walker shooting
Newman, accused of killing Walker in Ata scosa county last week, surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Lyons at Range. He was brought to Floresville and handed to Ranger Wright, then taken to Pleasanton and delivered to Sheriff Avant. Newman claims self defense.
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Newman
Walker
Atascosa County
Lyons
Floresville
Ranger Wright
Pleasanton
Avant Newman
El Paso Midwinter Carnival Adds Civic Parade Feature
El Paso Midwinter Carnival organizers announce a grand civic and trades parade with floats from civic, military and fraternal groups. Invitations go to neighboring towns and vendors to showcase businesses. A spectacular program includes Mile Celeste dances, Mt. Franklin eruption pyrotechnics, and daily bullfights on Mexican soil.
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el Paso
Lockwood
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Southwest
Mile Celeste
Mt. Franklin
Two Points as to the Goat Education and Danger
Wiley 0. Cox argues goat business education differs from experience and shares a warning about Angoras. The goat breed is said to jump over fences and cause damages, suggesting keeping Billy contained to avoid trouble and losses.
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Wiley
Cox
Angoras
Billy
March of the Christmas Children in St Louis
Ripley D. Saunders describes the march of the Christmas children in St Louis as a bright festive spectacle. The quickstep rhythm and tumble of small feet lift the town as spectators smile and dream, making everyone feel youthful and hopeful.
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Ripley D. Saunders
St. Louis Republic
Quicksilver and Vermillion: Coppery Cinnabar’s Tale
An Avalanche readers piece explains cinnabar as a vermillion red ore source of mercury. It details roasting to separate mercury, historic California mines, and the dangers of fumes. It notes native pigment origins, occasional native mercury, and safety measures including a lemon juice antidotal substitute.
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California
Unconstitutional ruling hits board bill misdemeanor law
A series of legislative and political notes across states shows a misdemeanor board bill ruling struck down as unconstitutional, with further items noting population estimates, court actions, and upcoming events in Texas and Ohio.
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Alpine
Greeley
Colorado
C.H. Larkin
Cheso Mountains
Montebank
Kansas City Journal
Quicksilver
United States
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Fort Worth
Supreme Court of Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Galveston
John Sealy
San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Waco
Austin
Senator Clark
Montana
Washington
Clark
Galveston News
HH. C. Lockwood
Gro. B. LoviIna
Leather Trust
Rockefeller
Texas and
Denver Stockman
Loving
Capitol Syndicate
Archbishop Ireland
McKinley
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