Roumania Forming New Cabinet and Global Sparks
Globe gleanings report a new Roumanian cabinet, a 4 199 758 population for Saxony, war prep in San Domingo against Hayti, a geyser in Yellowstone reaching 500 feet, and Franco‑German Russia talks. Also noted: death of Miss Kate Page Nelson in Shreveport. Admiral Cervera named Spanish vice admiral. a fatal mine shaft incident near Bananack Minnesota. and various legal and political items across the world.
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Roumania
Saxony
Pittsburg
San Domingo
Yellowstone Park
France
Germany
Russia
Kate Page Nelson
Nelson Seminary
Shreveport
Spain
Cervera
Texas Legislature Adopts Buffalo Clover Emblem
In Austin the house passed a senate concurrent resolution naming the buffalo clover as Texas emblem after a lobby by ladies of Texas backed by a painting display. Bills on Gregg county district reassignment and Smith county court terms moved forward. a sewerage inquiry for the blind asylum was ordered. tax and revenue figures for 1905 discussed amid looming budget cuts. A fire in Granges destroyed multiple business buildings with extensive property losses.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Clements
Allred
Gregg County
Fourth
Gary
Marsh
Smith County
Wilker
Stormstricken
Pythias
Granges
S. D. Davis
Scottish Union
Fire Association
Sd. Wright
Greenwich
M. M. Gardner
Ed Thomas
Austin Mutual
W. M. Leubner
M. A. Goode
P. BE. Elliott
P. Leubner
Mrs. West
Leddie Ford
J. T. McCarty
Townley & Miller
Central Hotel
Atlantic Pacific railway tunnel sold at auction in Georgetown
The Atlantic Pacific railway tunnel and mining and mill site property were sold to satisfy judgments over 700000 held by Marie E K Hoyt. James E Ratchford of Syracuse bid 4100 for the entire property. The tunnel stretches about 300 feet east and will be 18000 feet long when finished. The project began in 1880 under Marsh M Pomery with 700000 spent. Eastern capitalists plan to organize a company to complete the tunnel.
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Georgetown
Colo
Atlantic-Pacific Railway
Marie EK. Hoyt
James E. Ratchford
Syracuse
N. Y
Marsh M. Pomery
Work on Ship Channel Galveston Texas March 6
Captain Charles Clark said the affaio bayou ship channel work progresses steadily in Galveston. Piles are being driven and dredging should start next month after a six month extension granted due to storm destruction of construction boats. La Porte protests were withdrawn and renewal expected.
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Ship Channel
Galveston
Texas
Charles Clark
Affaio Bayou
la Porte
Clark
Grand Jury Probes Choynski Johnson Fight in Galveston
About fifteen witnesses, including several prominent businessmen, spent a quarter hour in the Galveston grand jury room seeking to elicit details of the Choynski Johnson boxing match. Some refused to testify citing self incrimination under Texas law. Special Prosecutor Lovejoy said he expected a true bill from the grand jury.
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Galveston
Texas
Court House
Choynski- Johnson
Lovejoy
Oil Spring Found Near Montgomery Texas Farm
Petroleum fever hits Montgomery as Watt Andrews reports an oil spring two miles southeast. A delegation of local businessmen toured the site and confirmed samples suggesting a likely paying quantity. Development steps will be taken to assess value.
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Montgomery
Texas
Watt Andrews
Texas Banking Matters Approvals Embrace Multiple Banks
The comptroller of the currency authorizes the First National Bank of Blossom to commence business with 25000 dollars capital. The Commercial National Bank of Houston approved as reserve agent for the First National Bank of Ballinger and the National Live Stock Bank of Chicago for the Taylor National Bank of Taylor.
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Texas
O Ie Currency
First National Bank of Blossom
Commercial National Bank of Houston
First National Bank of Ballinger
National Live Stock Bank of Chicago
Taylor National Bank of Taylor
Cattle Growers Meet Opens in Denver With 350 Delegates
The first annual convention of the American Cattle Growers Association opened in Denver Colorado with 350 delegates present. Representatives came from all territories west of the Missouri River as the group weighs independence or subordination to the National Live Stock Association.
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Denver
Colo
American Cattle Growers’ Association
Missouri River
Inauguration of McKinley as President and Roosevelt as Vice President
President McKinley tooke office for a second term as the nation celebrated on March 5 in Washington. Theodore Roosevelt became vice president as a grand inaugural parade highlighted by a strong military display and naval participation. The ceremony featured veterans and Rough Rider bands, with Governors from sixteen states attending and the Hartford flag ship and Puritan torpedo boat present on the Potomac. The article notes weather improving after dawn and emphasizes the parade’s military predominance.
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Washington
William McKinley
Ohio
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Caves of State
Republic
Weather Bureau
President McKinley
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Rough Rider
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Grant
Congress
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Potomac
Hartford
Navy Yard
Union
Odell
aYtes
Illinois
Bliss
Michigan
van Zant
Minnesota
Dietrich
More Horses for Afice Shipped to South Africa
Polk Bros of Fort Worth reported thirteen carloads of horses sent to New Orleans for transport to South Africa for British troops. Three hundred fifty mules were shipped the previous day. About 750 more horses were to be sent from Fort Worth within ten days.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Polk Bros
New Orleans
South Africa
Lucas Polk
Transvaal
Indians Gain Citizenship Under New Washington Bill
Washington March 5 Indians in the Indian Territory will receive full American citizenship under a new law passed by Congress. The measure extends the 1898 act to include the five civilized tribes, eliminating the need for interior department ratification for contracts under 500 dollars and easing the status of tribal members.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Interior Department
Thurston
Child Rescued From 40 Foot Well in Bells Texas
A 212 year old child fell feet first into a 40 foot bored well three miles north of Calamus. Rescuers including T C Suggs lassoed the child’s arm and pulled him to safety after hours of effort. The boy, wedged at the bottom for several hours, is reported doing well.
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Bells
Texas
Calamus
Here
Jas
Moore
T. C. Suggs
Card Players Fined in Cleburne Texas Train Incident
A traveling theatrical company en route to Weatherford played cards on a train. Assistant County Attorney Sellars, on arrival in Alvarado, had the company arrested. Three offenders paid a total fine of 88 dollars and 60 cents, illustrating local law enforcement in Johnson County.
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Cleburne
Texas
Johnson County
Weatherford
Sellars
Alvarado
Strange black and yellow animal seen near Caldwell
Caldwell Texas March 5 a strange animal has been terrorizing the area for nights. It destroys chickens puppies and small hogs and fights dogs. Reported sightings describe a black and yellow spotted creature about the size of a wolf and it has twice evaded bullets.
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Caldwell
Texas
Yellow Prairie
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