Edict on Punishments and Indemnities in China
Chinese imperial edict sentences sought for execution in Pekin with delays for Japanese approval. Minsters report changes in examinations and viceroy responsibilities as Chun prepares to Berlin. U S proclamation calls a special Senate session March 4 to confirm presidential nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Associated Press
Hung Chang
Board of Punishment
Ying Nien
Chao Shu Chian
China
Slice
Chun
Berlin
Haron von Kettier
Pekim
Port Townsend Report On Mysterious Pacific Disappearance
Captain Morris of the transport Port Albert reports a two masted steamship sighting in mid ocean near two miles distant. Fog later obscured the vessel and the mate could not confirm its identity as the Port Albert neared quarantine. The incident raises concerns of a potential disaster in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Pacific
Morris
Port Albert
Reunion of Veras Confederates in Fort Worth Texas
K M Van Zandt commander of the Texas division United Confederate Veterans issued order No 9 approving the mayor of Waco’s date for the next annual reunion on May 1 9 The general urges camps to pay per capita tax to entitle representation at the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
K. M. van Zandt
Texas Division of
United Confederate Veterans
Waco
Negro Farm Hand Dies Near Tyler in Snow Drift
Kirk Brown, a black farm hand, was found dead Saturday on the road five miles north of Tyler Texas. He had left for home Friday evening and fell from his wagon, freezing to death in a snow drift. Justice Gaines held an inquest and returned a verdict of death by exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Peaeen
Tyler
Texas
Kirk Brown
Madman at Large Terrorizes Denver Women
A mysterious assailant has struck three more women within blocks of the same location in Denver. Mrs Mary Short is reported to die, Mrs Josephine Unterahrer is only lightly injured, and Miss Emma Johnson may die. Police lack clues. authorities doubt any clear motive.
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Denver
Colo
Mary Short
Josephine Unterahrer
Emma Johnson
Wreck Toll Says City of Rio de Janeiro Lost 128
Reports from San Francisco recount 128 lives lost in the Pacific mail steamer City of Rio de Janeiro disaster. A recovered packet with Purser Rooney papers includes the passenger list and canceled tickets, suggesting some names may have been ashore at Yokohama Kobe or Honolulu when the ship sank.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
City
Rio de Janeiro
Rooney
Yokohama
Kobe
Honolulu
Golden Gate
Purser Roomey
Rounseville Wildman
United States
Hong Kong
Frederick Jordan
William Ward
Jordan
Point Bonita
Murdoch's Bath House Nearing Completion in Galveston
Galveston Texas February 25 work is rapid on Murdoch's new bath house on the east side of Fremont street. The building will be completed weeks before the bathing season and will be similar in size and plan to the old one destroyed. Costing about 15000 dollars the structure opens into the water from the stairway.
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Galveston
Texas
Murdoch
Kremont Streets
Infant Burned to Death Near Mexia Fire Scene
A seven month old child of John Thornton near Mexia Texas died after a chair toppled into a fireplace while the mother was out of the room. The infant was severely burned and passed away early yesterday morning.
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Mexia
Texas
John Thornton
Veterans of Green's Brigade Elect Officers in Hillsboro
The memorial committee reports fourteen members died in the past year. The Mac Stewart case is directed to Governor Sayers and James Hogg for release from Mexican imprisonment. New officers are elected for the year with Collins as president and Capp as chaplain. Camp John B. Cox of United Sons of Confederate Veterans organized with fifty members led by Cummings as captain.
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Hillsboro
Texas
Memorial Committee
Green
Mac Stewart
Joseph Sayers
James 8. Hogg
Thomas P. Collins
W. A. Shaw
J. M. Browning
Fritz Roeber
Jon W. Squires
J. G. Rankin
G. W. Capp
Waco
John B. Cox
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
B. Y. Cummings
J. W. Marshall
C. M. Smithdeal
Will Browning
J. J. Robert
Llano Swine Boom Links County to Houston Packers
Since October last Llano county has spent $60,0000 on hogs with 95 percent sent directly to Houston packers. Ligon and Brown emerge as leading buyers and shippers. Local producers praise the Houston market and note efforts to improve hog grade by crossing with Berkshire and Poland China.
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Llano
Texas
Llano County
Houston
Ligon & Brown
Cuban Constitution Presented to General Wood in Havana
General Wood in Havana reports the Cuban constitution was officially presented to him this morning. He awaits instructions on forwarding it now or after Cuba United States relations are decided. Senator Tamayo plans to present a letter at an executive session.
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Havana
General Wood
Washington
Cuba
United States
Confessed Her Guilt In Attempted Murder Case
Mrs Foster wife of E E Foster of Algona Iowa confessed to being implicated in the attempted murder of her husband and bringing others into the case. The confession was given before Attorney Frederick M Curtis and Dr J E Gay. She then attempted suicide but was saved.
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Algona
Iowa
Foster
Clarence Robinson
Court of Criminal Appeals Reverses Tax Ruling in Buggy Case
Fort Worth Texas February 23 The court of criminal appeals issues an opinion of statewide interest. J C Kirkpatrick found guilty of selling buggies without occupation tax or license fined .075. Judge Brooks calls it a clear case of interstate commerce and rules an appellate not subject to the tax in this county. The lower court finding is reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. C. Kirkpatrick
Brooks
Heavy Snow Strikes North Texas with Deep Frost
The heaviest snow storm and coldest weather of the winter began at noon yesterday in Dallas Texas. Snow averages three inches in Dallas and six inches in much of Northern and Northwestern Texas. The blanket will benefit the wheat belt but may cause ice sock loss in the Panhandle.
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Texas
Dallas
Wheat Belt
Panhandle
Observatories Burned and Notable 1898 Events Abroad
A compilation of global incidents and notable figures including the Zeburg observatory fire, Missouri’s Pan-American display funds, tariff impacts on Chicago, maritime retirements, arrests in Manila, train derailments, and major financial moves such as Morgan interests gaining control of rail assets. Also mentions New Year charity efforts in Pekin and high profile deaths and formations in industry and politics.
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Japan
Chin Su
Heu Cheng Yu
Heu Tung
Senate
Congress
Senate of the
William McKinley
Senate of
Lord
Wittiam McKintey
John Hay
Gillette
Kansas City
the Times
Chihuahua
Mexico
Grant Gillette
Vera Cruz
New York
Rio Janeiro
Ward
Holland
J. K. Carpenter
Carpenter
Captain Ward
Veterans of Green's Brigade
Zeburg Observatory
Virginia
Missouri
Buffalo
Chicago
A. Wilbertson
Plaquemine
Annie Davis
Rockwood
Tenn
Rolin F. Williams
Armour Institute
Nehemiah M. Dyer
Baltimore
Manila Bay
Hilario Rubio
Manila
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
First National Bank of New York
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Th Morgan
John Skelton Williams
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Chattanooga, Rome and Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Charles A. Leland
Supreme Court of New Mexico
McKinley
Caldwell
Epworth League
MacArthur
War Department
Hancock
Kilpatrick
O. B. Gunn
Kansas City, Mo
Sacramento
Blanco Mountains
New Mexico
Mount
Blanco
John Weir Zinc and Lead Company
East
Tennessee
Boston
George R. Eager
Massachusetts
John P. Squire& Co
Trenton
N. J
Mass
John P. Squire
Gen. Chaffee
Prince Ching
Lir Hung Chang
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