Global unrest and notable deaths in early 1900s notes
A mosaic of events spans from a locust plague in Central Asia and Field Marshal deaths in London to riots at casinos in Clinton Iowa and a fatal fire in St. Joseph Missouri. Reports cover military leaders, political shifts, strikes, mine fires, and early steel and railroad industry movements globally.
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Funston
Central Asia
Field Marshal Chamberlain
London
Clinton
St. Joseph
Fort Wayne
Ind
Five Die in Welsh Murder Family Tragedy
Five members of Ward Earl's family were found dead at their home three miles southwest of Welsh Louisiana. Ward Earl was shot in the head, the mother had facial injuries, and two brothers had their throats cut. The father is missing and likely murdered. The killings were believed to occur on February 20. A suspicious sale of Karl team prompted the discovery. Coroner and sheriff were due to arrive by the 8 am train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
Ward Earl
Earl
Ward Karl
Karl
Lake Charles
Maud
Bond subscriptions race ahead for Galveston city issue
Galveston Texas February 25 The bond subscription committee reports 66200 received yesterday including a 40000 pledge from Galveston City company The actual subscribed total stands at 623900 with a promised 972200 in sight The committee continues soliciting subscriptions and preparing for the March 20 election They plan to contact qualified tax paying voters county wide to secure a two thirds vote for the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Galveston City Company
Board of Inquiry
Berlin Reports Prince Henry Welcome in New York
Berlin cables note extensive coverage of Prince Henry's reception in New York. German newspapers dedicate pages to the event with cordial editorials praising spontaneous goodwill and the scale of the demonstrations. Observers say the German press rediscovered America through discussions of its history and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince Henry
New York
America
Man Dies After Horse Throw Near Cameron
Charles Maddox aged 35 of eight miles northwest Cameron was thrown from his horse and killed instantly while returning home. The accident happened in front of Dick Cage’s yard where Mr. Cage heard a noise, found Maddox dead, and learned he was a married man with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Charles Maddox
Dick Cage
German immigrant A A Woehler commits suicide in Houston
A. A. Woehler a 46 year old German resident of 707 McKinney avenue Houston died by hanging yesterday afternoon after a period of illness. An inquest was held by Justice Matthews and the body sent to Brenham for burial. He had lived in Brenham twenty years and recently moved to Houston with his family. He belonged to several fraternal orders in Brenham including Vorwaerts lodge No 6 Knights of Honor Uhland lodge No 2983 and United Ancient Order of Druids grove No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Woehler
Houston
Tex
McKinney Avenue
Woehler
Justice Matthews
Ross & Wright
Brenham
Vorwaerts Lodge No
Herman
Uhland Lodge
Knights of Honor
United Ancient Order of Druida
Grove No. 2
Display of nerve saves arm as two fingers torn free
Fred Segminton a driller at Spindle Top in Beaumont Texas kept his arm and life by pulling free after his fingers were caught in the derrick rigging. He braced his body and torn joints finally gave way as the machine dragged his hand, leaving him weak but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Fred Segminton
Segminton
Burglar Confesses and Seeks Restoration After Homes Burglarized
In San Antonio Texas last week a burglar confessed by letter to stealing watches money from the homes of Revs W S Richardson and A A Hyde. He offers restitution if victims admit his stated values. The burglar points to pennies found in a box at the Hyde residence and ministers confirm the figures. He plans to reform after hearing a Salvation Army sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Revs. W.S. Richardson
A. A. Hyde
Hyde
Ensign Howard
Salvation Army
Remains of a Murdered Girl Found in Hollow stump
Bonham Texas February 25 a body found in a hollow stump near Mulberry with the face identified as Lena May Pendergrass a 17 year old Mexican girl who disappeared December 23 from her Mulberry home. Sheriff investigates. Timpson Texas February 24 electric lighting planned as soon as dynamo arrives.
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Bonham
Texas
Red River
Mulberry
Here
Lena May Pendergrass
Prince Henry of Prussia Welcomed in New York Harbor
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in New York amid elaborate military salutes and crowds. Rear Admiral Evans greeted him aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm, and the German prince thanked the United States for the warm welcome as fog and foggy dawn limited visibility at Sandy Hook.
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New York
Prince Henry of Prussia
Roosevelt
Army and Navy
Prince
Germany
Marconi
Sandy Hook
Evans
Nina
Prince Henry
Fort Wadsworth
Fort Hamilton
Admiral Evans
United States
Battery
Recreation Pier
Crowley Grocery Fire Destroys Freeman Store
The D. W. Freeman "Quarter Store" in Crowley, Louisiana burned at 3 a.m. destroying building and contents. Insurance estimates unavailable. Also notes small cattle losses in Comanche County and Leo Burch of the Cane Belt railroad losing a foot in an on‑the‑job accident near Sealy, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
D. W. Freeman
Court House
Comanche, Tex
Sealy
Tex
Leo Burch
Senate Deliberates Punitive Action Over Tillman McLaurin Contempt
Washington observers report a Senate fight over Tillman and McLaurin of South Carolina. Deliberations suggest a punishment lasting at least thirty days with limited rights until they purge contempt of the Senate. Apologies in writing may be required before any report on restoration is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Tillman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Miss Stone Released From Captivity in Macedonia
Miss Eilen M. Stone the American missionary freed from brigands near Salonika arrived at Strumitza Macedonia at 3 o clock yesterday morning. Mme Tsilka and her baby were freed at the same time and all are reported well. Stone will travel to Salonika to report to officials after notifying Strumitza authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Pro Boer Meeting Urges Halt to Horse Exports
Washington February 24 A large Boer sympathy meeting at LaFayette Square theater urged President Roosevelt and Congress to block further export of horses and mules to the British in South Africa. A collection aided Boer widows and orphans as Commandant Krige, ex Boer army, warned Americans against British hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LaFayette Square
Roosevelt
Congress
South Africa
Thos. Palmer Eaton
Krige
Neithher
America
Remarkable Vitality in Texas Boy After Head Injury
Fort Worth Texas February 24 Johnnie Putnam aged six displayed remarkable vitality ten days after being accidentally shot in the head with a 22 caliber rifle. The bullet entered above the left eye, lodged in the brain leaving about a teaspoon of brain tissue, yet he can eat and converse though the right side is partially paralyzed. The attending physician believes recovery possible. Appleby Texas February 24 reports rising Woodmen of the World lodge membership.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Johnnie Putnam
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