Alpine Avalanche Column Sums a World of 19th Century News
Globe Gleanings reports prosperity in France while Southern Pacific plans a Salt Lake bridge. Notes include Rome’s peasants, a $50,000 government building in Columbia Missouri, the death of Judge Warrera in Monterey Mexico, and a Dubuque priest conference. Also: pope plans a consistory, rail wage rise, railroad accident fatalities, notable deaths, and various legal and civic items.
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France
Southern Pacific Railway
Salt Lake
Utah
Dominican insurgents seize control as Vasquez ousts Jimenez
A Santo Domingo dispatch says insurgents control the republic except Puerto Plata where Gov Des Champs resists. Vice-President Vasquez overthrows President Jimenez after less than two weeks of fighting. Jimenez seeks refuge at the British consulate as negotiations falter.
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Puerto Plata
New York
Santo Domingo
Herald
Vasquez
Juan J. Jimenez
Dominican Republic
Vasques
Jimenez
Puerto Pilata
Des Champs
Monte Christo
San Domingo
Jiminez
DesChamps
Death by own action in Galveston Bay
A man, believed to be Louis Cadard of Gretna Louisiana, jumped from Pier 27 in Galveston Bay yesterday evening around 5 o clock. He removed his shoes vest and hat before entering the water leaving a pawn ticket five dollars and twenty cents spectacles a case and a letter to Louis Cadard Gretna La in his vest. Mr J McCabe saw the jump from about one hundred yards away and three witnesses saw him sink as a rope was being thrown. No further facts about the man could be established.
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Galveston
Texas
Louis Cadard
Gretna
J. McCabe
McCabe
Rice Association Plans More Rice Kitchens In Lake Charles
May 6 in Lake Charles Louisiana the Ways and Means Committee of the Rice Association met to perfect plans for establishing additional rice kitchens. Passenger Traffic Manager Morse of the Sunset route attended the session.
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Lake Charles
Ways and Means Committee
The
Rice Association
Morse
Revered Dr B M Palmer Injured In Trolley Accident
Rev B M Palmer, famed Presbyterian divine of New Orleans, was struck by a trolley on St Charles avenue near his home. Though 84, he survived initial injuries with a broken leg a mangled foot and head gash. He regained consciousness and his condition improved, though age kept doctors watchful as visitors sent telegrams from all over.
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B. M. Palmer Hurt
New Orleans
B M Palmer
St. Charles Avenue
House in Mourning as Two Desks Are Draped in Black
Washington May 6 Two desks in the House were draped with black and flowers in tribute to late representatives Cummings and Peter J Otley of Virginia whose public funerals were held yesterday Chaplain Couden reflected on the double affliction and prayers were offered A resolution for 10000 to cover statute dedication expenses for Marshal De Rochambeau was adopted A death notice for Otley was read and a committee was named to attend his funeral before adjournment at 12 15 p m
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Washington
Cummings
Peter J. Otley
Virginia
Lynchburg
Couden
Otley
Marshal de Rochambeau
Jones
Messrs. Jones
Swanson
Rixey
Hay
Lamb
Rhea
Flood
Hepburn
Iowa
Meyer
Jenkins
Wis
Lanham
Texas
Olmstead
de Armond
McCall
Mass
Queen Wilhelmina Suffers Grave Health Episode
A bulletin from Castle Loo at 2 30 p m reports Queen Wilhelmina's condition is satisfactory up to that time after a night of grave danger. An accoucher and two doctors treated her during Saturday night into Sunday. the critical period occurred between 11 30 a m and 1 p m with a difficult birth. The morning bulletin eased family anxiety as pain subsided and doctors confirmed improvement.
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the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Roessins
Konner
Utrecht University
Professor Knower
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Adjourns in Terrell
The State Woman's Christian Temperance Union closed its labors in Terrell Texas on May 6 with delegates praising hospitality. Hillsboro and San Antonio were nominated for the next meeting and referred to the executive committee along with other matters. The committee met today and elected Miss Eula Turner aged 15 as superintendent of mercy.
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T. U. of Texas
Terrell
Texas
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Hillsboro
San Antonio
Fehner
Department of Mercy
Eula Turner
Remanded Without Bail in Texarkana Livery Killing
J E Schutt charged with killing liveryman J C Whitner in Texarkana last Thursday stood his preliminary trial and was remanded to jail without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Texas
J. E. Schutt
J. C. Whitner
Local man dies from wounds after Grapeland shooting
Grapeland Texas May 6 Lan Newsome died at 3 o clock this morning from wounds believed caused by a quarrel with his nephew Will Newsome. A second man struck Lon Newsome with a shotgun breaking a bone eight miles from Grapeland.
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Grapeland
Texas
Lan Newsome
Will Newsome
Law Newsome
Will
Lon Newsome
Pleaded Guilty in Pittsburg Case In Jail Escape
Mrs Kate Loeffel wife of Warden Loeffel Allegheny county jail pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting in the escape of prisoners connected to the Biddle brothers. She faces sentencing next Saturday and the court action was taken in Pittsburg on May 6.
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Pittsburg
Kate Loeffel
Warden Loeffel
Allegheny County
Biddle Brothers
Railroads' Connection Deepens Beef Trust Probe
Laborers at the stock yards face layoffs with more to come this week. The piece highlights rebate power enabling Colorado cattle to reach Chicago, be slaughtered, then reshipped to Denver and undercut Chicago butchers. Prosecution aims to expose packers favored by rail and empty-cart allowances. A proposed independent packing firm backed by 5 million dollars seeks to unite 20 000 butchers. The week predicts deepening market pressure as 3000 more Big Six workers are laid off and the stock yards resemble a graveyard.
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Chicago
Colorado
Denver
Beef Trust
Chicago Security and Trust Company
New York
St. Louis
United States
Livestock Commission
Cattle Growers’ Association
Peculiar Accident at Convict Camp Ends Guard's Life
Palestine Texas May 5 Luther Scarborough guard at a convict camp near Blackfoot slept with a pistol on his breast. He woke at noon during dinner call and, startled, fired the weapon, dying fifty five minutes later. He was 21 and well known locally.
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Palestine
Texas
Blackfoot
Luther Scarborough
Decoration Day Observed in Alvin Texas by Daughters of the Confederacy
Lamar Fontaine chapter Daughters of the Confederacy and John A. Warton camp Confederate Veterans held Memorial services at First Baptist church at 3 pm. A procession to the Confederate cemetery followed, graves decorated with flowers, and the US flag flown at half mast all day.
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Alvin
Texas
Lamar Fontaine
Daughters of the Confederacy
John A. Warton
First Baptist Church
United States
Serious Affray Near Grapeland
Len Newsome was severely stabbed by his nephew Will Newsome in Grapeland Texas last night. The motive is unknown and police are investigating the incident.
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Grapeland
Texas
Len Newsome
Will Newsome
Potter Palmer Dies After Brief Illness in Chicago
Chicago reports the death of Potter Palmer a leading Chicago businessman of nearly fifty years. He suffered a nervous disorder prior to his collapse and died at his Lake Shore Drive home. Mrs. Palmer and sons Honore and Potter Jr were present. burial is expected in Chicago where his fortune was made.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Lake Shore Drive
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Local Option Injunction in Bandera Texas May Court Fight
In Bandera Texas on May 5 voters approved a prohibitory measure last month. The case centers on George Hay and Risinger contesting County Judge Darow and County Attorney E J Darden. An injunction moved from Judge Martin to Judge Clark who granted it. Prohibitionists reportedly plan to press Judge Darden to appear before Judge Clark to dissolve the writ.
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Bandera
Texas
George Hay
Risinger
Darow
E. J. Darden
I. L. Martin
Clark
San Antonio
Darden
Negro Boy Killed by Train in Gonzales
A negro youth of about 18 named Friday from Yoakum was killed while riding the excursion train to Luling on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass road. He sat in the car step looking back near Plum Creek bridge when his head struck the bridge, fell to the ground beneath, and his skull was fractured. The body was sent to Yoakum for burial.
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Gonzales
Texas
Friday
Yoakum
Luling
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Plum Creek
Safeblowers Wreck Navasota Lumber Office
Navasota Texas May 5 The manager Joe N Baylor Jr of Navasota Lumber Co found his office in turmoil after a nitroglycerine blast blew the safe door off. Money and deeds missing with about 17 dollars in cash still unrecovered. Desk drawers rifled and papers scattered as the safe wrecked.
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Navasota
Texas
Joe N. Baylor, Jr
Navasota Lumber Company
Smith Family Seeks New Home in Texas from Illinois
Tremont hotel register shows about half a page filled by the Smith family from Cambridge Illinois. The group plans to settle in Alta Loma Texas seeking new homes and a comfortable life, a notable single day registration in Galveston.
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Galveston
Texas
Tremont
Smith
Cambridge
Ill
Alta Loma
Fire destroys Beaumont freight depot and records
Fire at the Beaumont Texas freight depot of the Southern Pacific destroyed the depot shed and agent’s office. All records burned and freight valued around $60,000 was lost.
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Magers Steel Company
Madison
Jev
Charles S&s Olmetead
Colorado
St Johor Cathedral
Denver
Beaumont
Texas
Southern Pacific
Fire Devastates Three Hollands Buildings In May Blaze
A morning fire in Holland Texas at 2 am destroyed three structures housing two dry goods stores a hardware store a sample room and the Masonic hall. The cause remains unknown and under investigation.
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Holland
Texas
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Monterey
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Safien
Frank Askew
Kansasity
Filckinger Wheel Company
Gallion, O
Mounds
W. FB. Hicks
Jacob Neely
Martinsville
Fioina Schmith
Northern Pacific Railway
Hrainard
Minn
Eipperor Francis Joseph
Austria
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Frank Boylen
Kansas City
Laclede Hotel
Paola
Kan
William Ligon
Ira Gwinger
Drag Pine
Evaneville
Ind
Gwinger
Degroes
Lawman Hill
Tokepa
Barklow
Marine City
Lake Erie
Put-in- Bay
James O Brien
Cork
Ireland
Italy
Stockholm
Sweden
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Bruto Hermann
Lincoln, Neb
Jesse Hammond
A. B. Walston
Des Moines, In
Chamber of Deputies
Moore & Frane
West
Princess Radgewill
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
House of Correction
Illinois Steelworks
Joliot, Li
Geo. Holland
Hound
Willam H. Crosier
Addie C
Mineral Hill
Colorado Springs
Colo
James M. Farrell
John M. Roach
James K. Walsh
Hayti
Rice Association Meeting
Otley and Cummings
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