Death of Hon. John Sherman in Washington
Washington October 23 Hon John Sherman longtime public servant died at 6 45 am after a period of unconsciousness. Relatives and friends gathered at his bedside in Washington. Interment will be in Mansfield. Sherman a former secretary of treasury and secretary of state was born May 10 1823 in Lancaster Ohio and held major roles in Congress and the Republican party.
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Washington
John Sherman
United States
Sveath
Mansfield
Sherman
Lanaster
Ohio
Howe's Academy
Lancaster
Cecilia
Stewart
Manefield
Congress
Treasury
Tie
Missionaries from Sichuan Return After Siege in China
Miss Maude Hancock of Washington Miss M. M. Worthingham of Baltimore and Miss R. C. Arnott of London arrive aboard the Glenogle in Tacoma after eighteen days in Tianjin and bombardment near Tien Tein. The trio, part of the English China Inland Mission, left Sichuan earlier to escape viceroy warnings. They trust a strong righteous government for China and distrust Li Hung Chang and the Empress Dowager.
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Hellene Lo Patore
China
Tacoma
Wash
Maude Hancock
Washington
M. M. Worthingham
Baltimore
R. C. Arnott
London
England
China Inland Mission
Sichuan
Tien Twin
Tien Tein
Li Hung Chang
Salisbury Not Retiring From Foreign Office Says Tribune
New York report notes Lord Salisbury’s diplomatic gains with Germany and China talks. London correspondent says he will likely hold both foreign secretary and prime minister posts as long as possible. Rumors name Lansdown relegated to Dublin and Balfour to war office with Ritchie to admiralty. Wyndham and Broderick promoted to cabinet.
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New York
Lord B Salisbury
Germany
China
Foreign Office
the Tribune
London
Lord Lansdown
Dublin
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
War Office
Ritchie
Admiralty
Fra Wyndham
Mr. Broderick
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Over Weyler Appointment
Senor Silvela announced the resignations of Senor Gasset and Benor Dato and other officials in protest against General Weyler becoming captain general of Madrid. The cabinet council revealed differences, and the premier sought a cabinet confidence vote before the queen regent as Senor Silvera offered the full resignation and the regent tasked Senor Ascaraga with forming a new malaistry.
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Madrid
Senor Silvela
Senor Gasset
Agriculture
Benor Dato
General Weyler
Senor Silvera
Senor Ascaraga
Senate
Statue of Liberty Repairs Urgently Needed
The Journal and Advertiser reports Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island in deplorable condition, requiring 75 000 to 100 000 dollars for repairs. Without funds the structure may fall into ruin, as Congress has repeatedly blocked pedestal and grounds funding.
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New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Bartholdi
Bedloe’s Island
Congress
Powers to Present China Claims to Li Hung Chang
A semi official communication reports that the powers will convey the general lines of China claims to Li Hung Chang by identical or collective notes. They demand punishment of criminals per the German circular. The Anglo German agreement is seen as pre war negotiations linked to Kaiser’s Windsor visit.
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Clatoms
China
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Tageblatt
Kaiser
Windsor
Killed While Protecting a Lady at Beckville Texas
In Beckville Texas on October 23 Pat Larl a Black man was shot and mortally wounded by another Black man who fled after a duel with the local deputy sheriff. Officers surrounded the house and ordered occupants to come out the gunman then fired backing away ten paces until his ammo ran out and escaped. The wounded man Earl died? An ex convict was said to have fled the scene.
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Beckville
Texas
Pat Larl
Anolther Negro
Earl
Wheat Acreage Shifts in Ennis as Cotton Prices Rise
Ennis Texas October 23. Grain buyer Mr EB O Waxton reports purchasing a sizable amount of wheat stored for seed. Farmers say they sell now to plant more land in cotton due to high cotton prices, which will reduce the wheat crop.
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Ennis
Texas
Waxton
Wheat Acreage Outlook From Denton Texas
G W Cann a large farmer from near Ponier says in Denton that wheat acreage in his section will be almost as large next year as this year with farmers still planting as intermittent rains have ceased and delayed work.
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Denton
Texas
G. W. Cann
Pon ‘Ier
Statehood League Formed in Wagoner Oklahoma
A meeting in Wagoner's mayoral office drew ninety eight citizens to organize a Statehood League advocating single statehood for the Oklahoma and Indian Territories. Organizing across the territory is planned.
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Statehood League
Wagoner
I. T
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories
Man’s belief fuels feats of improbable achievement
A man often accomplishes what seems impossible because he believes in his own ability. The mindset of confidence drives persistence and innovative action, enabling remarkable results beyond initial expectations.
Defaulter at First National Bank Flees City After $700,000 Loss
New York reports Charles L. Alvord note teller for the First National Bank is a fugitive and defaulter of 700000. Bank says losses were concealed by balance irregularities and covered from reserve. Alvord, with the bank twenty years, vanished after claiming illness, triggering an extensive internal review and stock speculation rumors.
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New York
Charles L. Alvord
First National Bank
Financial
United States
Comptroller’s Department
Alvord
Forest Raynor
Saratoga
Cane Belt Progress Report From Bay City Texas
October 24 notes fine weather aiding Cane Belt construction between here and Wharton. Grade is half complete through the bottom, track laying follows the grade at the Wharton end, and a large force works at the prairie head. With level open prairie and few structures, rapid progress to Bay City is expected after leaving the bottom.
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Bay City
Texas
Wharton
Cotton Damage Reported in Case County Texas
Heavy rain and strong winds over Saturday night and Sunday morning damaged cotton in Case County Texas. Farmers report most have gathered at least 75 percent of the crop.
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Case County
Liden
Texas
Gold Discovery Reported Near Sierra Madre
Report from El Paso dated October 24 describes two Mexican prospectors washing gold from running water in Escondidas. They reportedly recovered a one pound tray of pure nuggets after a day’s work, rekindling interest in the Casas Grandes region as more signs of metal are sought along the stream.
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el Paso
Texas
Sierra Madre
Escondidas
Casas Grandes
Centralizing Responsibility in China Demand for Foreign Minister Action
Secretary Hay moves to centralize China policy by pressing for abolition of the tsung li yamen and the appointment of a foreign minister who speaks at least one European language. The aim is to fix responsibility for delays during future negotiations and curb blame shifting by the yamen with all powers likely to demand such a minister.
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New York
Hay
China
Washington
Herald
Conger
United States
Hooliganism Sparks Calls for Whipping Post Return
The Tribune reports a London and New York rise in hooliganism. Police magistrates push stern rebukes and harsh sentences for gang leaders in Chelsea and South London. Medical students clash with authorities at St Martin's Town Hall and mob arresting constables.
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London
New York
The
Tribune
Chelsea
St. Martin's Town Hall
Southern Industrial Convention Set For New Orleans
Judge W W Grubbs announces the Southern Industrial convention will meet in New Orleans on December 4 with H H Hargrove of Shreveport as president. Delegates number 500 to 1000. Topics include the Nicaragua canal, industrial and educational matters for the South with a day for industrial education and a meeting of the Southern Board of Industrial Education. Grubbs, Texas vice president, seeks a Texas city to host the next gathering, which occurs every six months.
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Greenville
W. W. Grubbs
Soutern
New Orleans
H. H. Hargrove
Shreveport
Nicaragua Canal
South
Southern Board of Industrial Education
Judge Grubbs
Association For Texas
Guerrilla Attacks Plague Cape Town Front
October 24 dispatches report ongoing Boer guerrilla attacks troubling Capetown as General French fights persistent opposition in the march from Carolina to Bethel with thirty six casualties. Lord Methuen arrives at Zerust prompting a force reconnaissance that uncovers many Boers who are driven off after four hours of artillery and rifle fire leaving four British killed and ten wounded.
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Capetown
French
Carolina
Bethel
Lord Methuen
Zerust
Cyclone Leaves Fatal Wreck Near Lodi Texas
A cyclone struck near Lodi Texas on October 22 killing six colored residents and injuring several others. Reports from Marshall say four killed and two fatally injured among a black community. In Indian Territory at Ravia wind and rain damaged multiple buildings including John Anderson’s house.
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Atlanta
Cass County
Texas
Lodi
Here
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Campbell's Spur
Marshall
Texas and Pacific
Indian Territory
Ardmore
I. T
Ravia
John Anderson
Destruction in Guadalupe Mexico After Cloudburst
News from El Paso reports Guadalupe Mexico flooded by a sudden cloudburst. The village of about 309 people lost homes and livestock as residents fled to hills. An old man and two children perished. Juarez sent a messenger for aid. several hundred dollars were raised locally.
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el Paso
Texas
Guadalupe
Mexico
Rio Grande Basin
Juarez
South and West Texas Press Association Adjourns
The South and West Texas Press Association adjourned Saturday forenoon to meet next year in Seguin at a date by the executive committee. The group reports better finances and membership, thanked San Antonio citizens for hospitality, added several new members, and spent the day at the fairgrounds with dinner and free side shows before watching the races.
Oil well near Corsicana hits fifteen barrels daily
October 22 report from Corsicana Texas notes the tenth oil well on Dr. N J Mills tract east of the city begins production at about fifteen barrels per day. The Mills well now produces roughly 125 barrels daily valued at about 107.50 dollars per day.
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Corsicana
Texas
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