Rangers Sent as Feud Violence Sparks Texas Alarm
In Nacogdoches Texas on October 28 County Judge McDonald urged the governor to deploy State Rangers to San Augustine as armed Walls supporters gather at Tebo Sabine county nine miles east seeking vengeance for Eugene Wall’s murder. The feud has alarmed Sabine and Shelby counties with volunteers extending help and rumors of possible war.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
McDonald
San Augustine
Sabine County
Tebo
Eugene Wail
Shelby County
Bananas Arrive via New Bluefields to Galveston
The British steamship Gytle will dock next Saturday with a banana cargo from Bluefields marking the start of a Banana Boat service between Galveston and Bluefields. The Nicaragua Steamship Co plans multiple vessels to meet demand as the port anticipates a thriving trade. Previously Nicaragua bananas moved from New Orleans to Galveston, with several firms deterred by quarantine restrictions.
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Bluefields
Galveston
Texas
Gytle
Galleston
Nicaragua Steamship Company
Nicaragua
New Orleans
North Texas Normal Sees Enrollment Rise at Denton
North Texas State normal school in Denton Texas reports 400 students with more expected as letters from applicants arrive. President Kendall notes wide state representation, mainly from Denton and nearby counties. A new chapel now serves as gymnasium and recitation space, freeing the old chapel for classes.
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North Texas Normal
Denton
Texas
North Texas State Normal School
Kendall
Desperate Escape Into Liberty Fleeing Nashville Detectives
A man fleeing two Nashville detectives yesterday used a stolen two horse wagon team a horse and buggy and a riding horse as he fled in a thrilling chase. Two dead bloodhounds marked the early part of his escape train. Police link him to a gang involved in the June Great Northern express robbery near Wagner Montana after a $20 bill attempt.
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Liberty
Nashville
Tenn
Great Northern Express
Wagner
Mont
Three Burned in Pittsburg Baby Lamp Accident
In Allegheny at 40 Arch Street Robbie Busler thirteen months old pulled a lit lamp from a table and was severely burned. His mother Mary Busler suffered serious burns to the head and breast as she tried to save him. Neighbors Peter Crimes Patrick McDermott and James McGovern were burned about the face as the fire threatened the home.
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Pittsburg
Robbie Busler
Arch Street
Allegheny
Mary Busler
Peter Crimes
Patrick McDermott
James McGovern
One Day to Live for McKinley Assassin Czolgosh
Auburn prison seals the s assassin Leon F. Czolgosh faces execution at 7 Tuesday morning. Officials vow no notoriety for the dead or living, plan to burn his clothing and letters, and avoid exposing his body in Cleveland to prevent public scenes.
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Auburn
N. Y
Leon F. Czolgosz
McKinley
Czolgoss
Czolgosz
Cleveland
Mead
Experiment in Texas Washington on filler tobacco
Secretary Wilson announced that Department of Agriculture experts will search nationwide including Pennsylvania, Texas, and new possessions for soils suitable to filler tobacco like Cuba. The aim is to grow all filler tobacco domestically to replace wrapper imports and reduce the eight million dollar annual import bill.
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Texas
Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
United States
Cuba
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Fort Worth Seeks Grand Lodge Of Texas Headquarters
Fort Worth vies to host the Grand Masonic lodge of Texas. The local lodge asks Texas Masons to reserve decision until the Grand lodge meeting. Fort Worth offers cash, the lodge home valued at 35 000 to 40 000 dollars. Other bids come from Houston Waco Austin and Dallas.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Grand Masonic Lodge of
Grand Lodge
Houston
Waco
Austin
Dallas
Walter Baker Cocoa and Chocolate Makers Highlight
The Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette notes Walter Baker & Co of Dorchester Massachusetts have devoted years to cocoa and chocolate production. Their machinery and processes preserve purity taste and nutrients and earn high endorsements from doctors nurses and healthful housekeepers.
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Walter Baker & Co
Dorchester
Mass
Pan-American Exposition Nears Farewell Week
Buffalo highlights farewell week at the Pan-American Exposition with varied entertainments and talks of a football game between nationally renowned teams. Saturday marks the final City of Lights celebration.
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Buffalo
N. Y
San Antonio Fair Draws Record Attendance on Sunday
At the San Antonio fair in Texas on October 28 the Sunday crowd set a record since the association formed with nearly 12,000 through the turnstile gates and about 2,500 more at the carriage gates.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mineral Well Found At Mount Calm Farm
W F Waters living five miles west of town reports a strong flow of mineral water on his Mount Calm farm. Physicians say it has health giving qualities but no chemical analysis has been performed.
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Mount Calm
Texas
W. F. Waters
Here
Philadelphia Fire Kills Eighteen at Market Street Upholstery
A devastating blaze in the Hunt Wilkinson firm buildings at 1219 and 1221 Market Street, Philadelphia, results in eighteen known dead and extensive property loss. Rescue crews search ruins as spectators witness a fatal, rapid-fire tragedy with many injured and several workers trapped.
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Philadelphia
Fighteen
Market Street
Hunt, Wilkinson & Co
Winkinson
Hunt. Wilkinson & Co
Commerce
Supposed Stamp Thief Nabbed in Potomica Illinois
Word comes that Bert Mott of Elgin was arrested in Potomica Illinois on the charge of involvement in the Chicago post office robbery. Police report says he had a large quantity of stamps when taken, said to be for sale.
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Chicago
Bert Mott
Elgin
Potomica
Canton
China
Po Arcests
Aed
Shuitung
Kyopeehouwan
Forc
Murder shocks San Augustine as Wall family ties loom
Eugene Wall was shot dead on a road seven miles east of San Augustine Texas while riding this afternoon. The shooter remains unknown and a Winchester rifle lay across Wall’s body as he died instantly. The incident ties to a history of family killings and local feuds dating back to 1900.
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Eugene Wall
San Augustine
Texas
Wall
George Wall
Ben Broocks
Felix Roberts
Sid Roberts
Noel Roberts
Lopes Wall
Lynching at Quitman Texas Provokes Governor’s Troop Request
A mob of about 200 broke into the Quitman county jail and hanged Gains in the courthouse yard after he was accused of killing and robbing J W Shoemaker. Sheriff Appel refused to surrender keys and troops were ordered, but mob actions halted their arrival as word reached the governor.
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Quitemen
Quitman
Texas
Court House
Gains
J. W. Shoemaker
Appel
San Antonio
Tyler
Greenville
Early Persian dates arrive in New York steamer cargo
The Tabaristan from Bussorah brings 89 160 boxes of new crop Persian dates the earliest arrival on record. Prices ranged 3 1 2 to 3 1 3 cents per box with much sold on arrival. A second cargo Georgistan with about 99 000 boxes due about November 11. Other cargoes from London expected soon.
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New York
Tabaristan
Bussorah
Hallowees
Stamter Georgistan
London
Dairies of New York Investment Figures
Farmers in New York state invest about 43.45 million dollars in cows and a similar amount in dairy farms and equipment, totaling no less than 150 million dollars in the dairy industry outside city milk supply.
Will of George N Kenney Disposes of $500000 Estate
The will of George N Kenney former supreme court justice of Maryland disposes of property valued over $500000. Syracuse University receives about $40000 and several local charities receive $5000 each.
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George N. Kenney
Supreme Court of Maryland
Syracuse University
The Burmese Soung Harp Described for Vocal Accompaniment
The Burmese soung is a boat bodied harp with a long high prow. It features a scale from low A in the bass clef to F in the treble clef and is intended to accompany vocal music.
Territory governor uncovers 200 million Klondike core discovery
The former governor outlines a colossal find worth 200 million in the Klondike placers. Reports note huge mineral potential and economic impact. Meanwhile, more than twelve dirigible balloons are under construction in or near Paris signaling advanced airship activity.
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Wyokon
Klondike Placers
Paris
Taxameter cabs replace other city taxis in Germany
In most German cities the taxameter cabs are gradually displacing all the others. They have an arrangement which tells the fare every moment, varying with the distance covered.
Kansas Elevation Extremes Reported in Counties
Wyandotte county lies about 700 feet above sea level as the state's lowest point while Cheyenne county near the Colorado border reaches around 4 000 feet, marking the highest elevation in Kansas.
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Neety
Kanes
Wyandotte County
Kansas
Cheyenne County
Colorado
Unclear fragment claims terror plot linked to exams in China
The report alleges a bomb plot in Canton aimed at disrupting university exams and pressuring officials. A gunman, Charles A. Cornmt, 48, was found dead near his son Jamie at Charles Evans cemetery in Rading, Pennsylvania, with a revolver nearby. friends say he was despondent after his child's death six months earlier.
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Charles A. Cornmt
Jamie
Charles Evans Cemetery
Rading
Greece Grabs Monopoly on Picture Postal Cards
The Greek government has secured a monopoly on the picture postal card business and has issued sixty four different views of famous cities and other scenes.
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Cass Corhers
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