Interlocking plant installations sweep the state
The Railway Commission directs widespread plant installations across the state. Courtin Jott, who killed J Marenim in Breathitt County court, accepts a life sentence. The Frnnes Coal Co plans major coal development near Henryetta. Butte registrar resigns to practice law in Muskogee. White House says Roosevelt nomination speech will be by Gov Black of New York. A switch engine collision near Whits demonstrates dangerous rail operations. Government plans large alfalfa plant in Yellowstone Park to feed wildlife. Postmaster General Payne and Secretary Dover call for National Committee meeting in Chicago. A Chicago woman joins a cult and nearly starves, police intervene. Some discuss contesting the Democratic convention in Cleveland. Jamestown oil strike yields 700 feet depth at high output near town. Apache reservation hosts a grand Geronimo-linked dance. Hobart citizens push for Orient Railroad survey. Kaiser seeks German sentiment. yellow peril fear grows. Democrats in Washington State split over a candidate. Wheat market prices firm due to unfavorable outlook. The army inspector general approves moving Gen Houston’s Cherokee wife’s remains to Fort Gibson. A body found in St. Louis water works settling basin. Fourth toe missing confirms identity.
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Army
Sam Houston
Wilson Rock
National Cemetery
Fort Gibson
St. Louis City
Japanese Sink Russian Armored Cruiser Rurik
Nagasaki May 6 Japanese admiral Kamimura attacked the harbor of Vladivostok and sank the Russian armored cruiser Rurik after torpedo strikes as fog hid the action. Rurik’s loss follows reports Port Arthur is besieged and Dalny gives Japan a launch point near the fortress.
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Nagasaki
Ramore
Yvetorday
Kamimura
Vladivostok
Kozakavitechka Island
Danny Invested Saturday in Tokio Herald account
A New York Herald correspondent reports Danny was invested Saturday in Tokio. The ceremony marked a formal accession with local officials present and broad media coverage.
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Tokio
The
New York Herald
Danny
Hunt family rites mark Caldwell funeral for Ben B Hunt Sr
The Caldwell Texas funeral for Ben B Hunt Sr was held at the family home at 9 am with Rev J B Gaes officiating. Interment followed in the Mason cemetery. Hunt leaves a wife and six children. siblings named include Rosead Hunt Jr Horace Warren Ellie and Gladys. Winnipeg Manitoba reports a separate case: 15 year old John Schuster allegedly beat his 8 year old sister to death with a poker. the father is accused of attempting to conceal the crime and the body was buried before being discovered by police.
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Caldwell
Texas
Ben B. Hunt
J. B. Gaes
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Hunt
Hunt of
Rosead
BB. Hunt, Jr
Horace
Warren
Ellie
Gladys
Winnipeg
Man
Moose Lake
John Schuster
Chilean Cabinet Resigns Over Liberal Union Split
Santiago reports the cabinet has resigned due to the split in the Liberal union across all sections. A new cabinet will be formed immediately and is expected to gain broad Liberal support in the new arrangement.
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Santiago de Chile
Bachian Couple Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
In Austin Texas Mr and Mrs Fritz Bachian celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at home. Seven children thirty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren attended among relatives and friends. Mr Nastian immigrated from Germany to Austin in 1866.
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Austin
Texas
Fritz Bachian
Nastian
Ausen
Germany
Death of Sir Heny M. Stanley Stuns London
Reports in London confirm the death of Sir Henry M. Stanley the famed African explorer. He died after an illness complicated by heart trouble at his London residence following a pleurisy attack. In Dallas Texas the seventh annual convention of the Texas Real Estate and Industrial Association is set for May 11 and 12 at the Dallas Commercial Club rooms.
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London
Heny M. Stanley
Henry
Dallas
Texas
Texas Real Estate and Industrial Association
Dallas Commercial Club
Russian squadron shut out of Port Arthur by Japanese
Telegraph report from Seoul says part of the Russian fleet is out of Viadivostok and roaming the Japanese sea unable to reach port. Gen San reports Cossacks crossed the Yalu with Red Heads near Hamk Yongdo on Thursday.
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London
Seoul
Viadivostok
Gen San
Yalu
Hamk Yongdo
Thunsday
Corpus Christi Enacts Sanitary Ordinance for Disinfestants
The city council approved a sanitary ordinance at its last meeting. It directs distribution of disinfestants and oil and requires screening of water holes. Enforcement will be strict and parallels measures recommended by the United States Marine Hospital Service.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
United States Marine Hospital Service
Detroit Lawyer Edward Gott Dies by Own Action in Texas
Detroit lawyer Edward A. Gott formerly with Wabash legal staff died by suicide at his home in Marlin Texas on Monday. Vital statistics for Malls County show eight April deaths and thirty nine births all white. report suggests Negro births and deaths are underreported.
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Detroit
Mich
Edward A. Gott
Wabash Legal
Marlin
Texas
Malls County
Boy Howard Fogle Dies at Fifteen in Portage War on Popcorn
In Laporte Indiana Howard Fogle died after a severe meningitis episode linked to heavy snacking and smoking. He was fifteen years old.
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Laporte, Ind
Howard Fogle
Russian Vladivostok Squadron Evades Japanese
London dispatch reports a portion of the Vladivostok squadron believed shut out of base and now at sea in the Sea of Japan, attempting to escape pursuit by Japanese forces.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Seoul
Sea of Japan
Mobilization Order Sparks Sensation in Kharkoff
In Kharkoff Russia an order to mobilize the reserves at once has caused a widespread sensation as authorities move to implement emergency measures amid mounting tensions. Local officials confirm the decree is immediate and comprehensive.
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Kharkoff
Russia
Weevil Kill Tested by Paris Green and London Purple
In La Grange Texas Mr Beaty and three others dusted cotton sprouts with London purple and Paris green. Heavy rain followed in fourteen hours. within forty eight hours all fourteen weevils on the London purple sprout died and eleven of thirteen on Paris green died. Paris green was damp but still effective against young cotton weevils. Mr Beaty, under Dr Knapp, will speak Saturday at 2 about soil cultivation better farming and diversification. In Dover Delaware Mrs Mary A Powell was convicted of murder and given life imprisonment for the death of Estella Albina after a week trial and two hours deliberation. The case involved alleged jealous relations between Powell and Albina.
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la Grange
Texas
Mr. Beaty
Lockhart
London
Paris Green
London Purple
Lea Beaty
Knapp
Katy
Beaty
Dr. Knapp
Dover
Del
Mary A. Powell
Estella Albina
Miss Avoina
New Trial Denied in Corpus Christi Wife-Murder Case
Saturday afternoon the motion for a new trial in the case of Apolinario Hernandez, convicted and given the death penalty for wife murder, was overruled. Counsel Seve noted appeal.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Apolinario
Hernandez
Port Arthur Harbor Entrance Blockage Rumor Denied
In St. Petersburg a report that the harbor entrance at Port Arthur was blocked is deemed false. The Japanese attempt is described as a fiasco, reflecting a disputed and problematic claim about naval movements.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Train Bullet Marks Mukden After Japanese Landing
Train arrives in Mukden Saturday scarred by bullet marks. Japanese forces land at Bitsen and cut the railway. They occupy three stations in the area.
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Mukden
Bitsen
Explosions Reported at Port Arthur Harbor
London dispatches say Mendonus explosions were heard in Port Arthur harbor and the commander may be destroying battleships and guns as Japanese forces close in. No news from Port Arthur for thirty six hours fuels belief that Japanese forces attack from all sides. Russians reportedly blow up ships to avoid capture by victors.
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Port Arthur
London
Che Poo
Rice Will Settlement Reached With Rice Heirs
A settlement ends litigation between the Rice Institute of Houston and Massachusetts heirs of William Marsh Rice the murdered magnate. Heirs including Mrs Charlotte Nickel Springfield Mrs Minerva Olds Palmer and relatives near Saranac Lake and Connecticut accept a 400000 lump sum and waive contest to the will relinquishing the remainder to the institute while executors defend other claims.
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Springield
Mass
Rice Institution
Houston
Texas
Massachusetts
William Marsh Rice
New York
Albert T. Patrick
Charlotte Nickel
Springfield
Minerva Olds
Palmer
Saranac Lake
Connecticut
Institute
Mr. Rice
Texas Building Completed at World Fair in Austin
The Texas building at the World’s Fair is reported completed in Austin Texas. Architect Ghas reports the completion following information received from St Louis on Saturday.
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Texas
Austin
St. Louis
Ghas
Shot Kills County Official in Caldwell Texas Standoff
Saturday night at 11:30 o clock County Treasurer Ben B Hunt was shot at the courthouse steps with buckshot from a shotgun. He died within twenty minutes after falling face down beside his Winchester. Clint Stuart constable claimed self defense and is in custody.
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Caldwell
Texas
Ben B. Hunt
Court House
Hig Winchester
Clint Stuart
O. Fraim
Long Night Chase Ends With Three Arrests in Nacogdoches
Sheriff Sprauley and his deputy returned to the city Saturday after an all night pursuit. They brought back Mat Nerrin Holt Nerrin and John Thomas who were jailed on a charge of stealing a horse from a German’s camp near Marion Crossing on the Angelina river.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Sprauley
Boss
Mat
Holt Nerrin
John Thomas
Marion
Angelina River
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Breathit
Frnnes Coal Co
Henryetta
Butte
the State University
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White House
Wrank 8 Black
Moosevelt
International
Whetps
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Payne
Republican National Committee
Elmer Dover
National Committee
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Minn KH. Ruesse
Atau Pede
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Jamestown
Kentucky
Tennessee
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Hobart
Oklo
Orient
Huaiaite
Washington State
W. KR. Tourst
Cole
Men
A. & K Benjamin
Portland, Mich
WCTU
Siatelit
Viadi
Chwang
Vostok
Che Foo
Lao Tung Peninsula
Port Arthur, Ia
Dalny
Daly
Oku
Kaiping
Hat Cheng
Shan Tial Kwan
New Chwang
Foo Chan Bay
Liao Tung Peninsula
Port Arther
Ying Kow
Smvoutch
Port Adams
Alexieff
Hax
Liao Yang
Harbin
New Ohwang
Kuropatkin
Empire
Yalu River
EU Ay
PD & C
Naviga Io Fr
Yongh
B. B. Hunt
H. M. Stanley
Viadivostok Squadron
Corpus
Fayette County
Mrs. Powell
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