Book Notes on Autobiography Poems and Biographies
Sir Walter Penant’s autobiography now lies with A P Watt executor and literary agent. The Disciple by Paul Bourget, first published Paris 1891, appears in uniform binding in English translation. Henry Weston moderates Crozer Theological Seminary, and MSS must pass Philadelphia Boston New York for approval. Julia Magruder’s A Sunny Southerner praised. Ida Tarbell’s Life of Napoleon issued with Life of Josephine. Napoleon’s tale remains dramatic and vivid.
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Sir Walter Penant
A. P. Watt
Walter
Paul Bourget
Paris
Henry G. Weston
Crozer Theological Seminary
Baptist General Association of
Ida M. Tarbell
Napoleon
Josephine
Whatelys Table Talk Insight on Morals and Mercy
Observations on sowing seeds for pleasure and the limits of repentance. The piece notes the danger of shallow moral arguments and stresses the importance of inner mercy, serious thought, and substance over surface manners. It also humorously likens defeating a cushion with a sword to challenging weak defenses.
President McKinley Out of Danger and Improving
Reports from Buffalo and surrounding cities state President McKinley is out of danger. Doctors note he is improving, can move with less assistance, and may sit up soon. Emma Goldman is arrested in Chicago amid questions of involvement. Texas Senate and House pass sympathy resolutions and proposed laws against advocating assassination. messages sent to Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Mody
Sptember
Emma Goldman
Chicago
Emma_ Goldman
Leon Czolgosz
Czolgosz
Austin
Texas
Senate
McKinley
United States
Cortelyon
State of
America
Immigr ation Chief Says Anarchists Cannot Be Barred
Immigration Commissioner Fitchie at Ellis Island states that the law does not bar individuals for political beliefs. He notes a criminal record is the only basis to exclude an anarchist and cites cases of anarchists traveling from England.
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New York
Fitchie
Ellis Island
England
Scotland Yard
Sultan May Seek Resumption of Diplomatic Ties
Official circles expect the sultan of Turkey to ask France to resume diplomatic relations after the Tubini claim settlement. France will reject until the Lorando claim, nearly four times Tubini, is settled. Constans will not return to Constantinople until that occurs. The stance follows France expelling Turkish spies. Also, crop prospects near Chesterville, Colorado County, anticipate about sixty bushels per acre.
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France
New Railroad Project Aims at Corpus Christi to Brownsville
A Windsor Ontario company forms with 4 million dollars to build a Texas Gulf coast railroad from Corpus Christi to Brownsville and beyond toward the Rio Grande into Mexico. The line would connect with the Pass and the Texas Mexican line, seeking right of way from local residents along the route.
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San Antonio
Texas
J. J. Sparrow
Windsor Ont
Corpus Christi
Texas Gulf Coast
Brownaville
Rio Grande River
Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Matamoras
Mexico
Krause Case Adjourned in Bow Street Court
Dr. Krause former governor of Johannesburg was brought before Bow Street police court on treason charges and remanded. A warrant accusing him of incitement to murder was issued in the Transvaal, raising questions about authority since he has been in England fourteen months as a paroled POW. The case was adjourned awaiting papers from the Transvaal.
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London
Dr. Krause
Johannesburg
Bow Street
Krause
Transvaal
George Lewis
England
Alleged Fake Arrested In Hearne Texas
City Marshal Griffin and Constable Brown captured a man who claimed to be a traveling salesman for Goggan and Bro. He sold goods with a deposit paid, but officers say he had no authority from the firm. The search for the man had been ongoing for some time.
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Hearne
Texas
Griffin
Brown
Messrs, Goggan & Bro
Vein of Lead Found Near Chireno Texas
Mammoth Oil Mineral and Land Co reports five oil veins near Chireno yielding about thirty barrels per day per vein. A lead vein was struck at unknown depth on Saturday evening. Officials withheld thickness and full details, suggesting a rich find while insiders released no data.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Mammoth Oil, Mineral and Land Company
Chireno
Justice Jerome raids West Ninth gambling house
Tonight in New York Justice Jerome raided a gambling house on West Ninth street and made five arrests. About thirty people were in the room at the time of the raid.
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New York
Jerome
West Ninth Street
President's health improves but danger not yet past
The Buffalo press notes gradual, steady improvement in the president's condition. Physicians caution that peritonitis and blood poisoning remain possible but risk has lessened, with some predicting a week or more before a safe declaration of convalescence.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McBurney
Milburn
Mann
Langer
Czolgosz Denies Accomplices After Buffalo Interrogation
Buffalo detectives grilled Leon Czolgosz again about the McKinley assassination but he refused to name any co conspirators. He repeated his Friday account, clarified his meanings, and withstood police pressure. Authorities plan to intensify outside questioning with continued third degree measures expected today.
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Buffalo
Czolgosz
McKinley
Bull
Penny
Roosevelt would reshuffle cabinet if McKinley dies
In the event of McKinley’s death Theodore Roosevelt would overhaul the federal government. He would win the nomination and election, cause resignations of current appointees abroad and at home, and likely replace most cabinet members and senior counselors with his own personnel.
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Washington
McKinley
Theodore Roosvelt
United States
Roosevelt
Unfinished Building Collapse Kills Man in Orange Texas
Yesterday morning at 9 45 a brick building on Front street under construction collapsed in a heap. One man died and four injured as debris buried Pete Lausen who owned a restaurant and Mendel store. He was found with severe injuries and was dead on recovery.
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Orange
Texas
Thompson
Front Stree
Pete Lausen
Lake Huron Storm Rescues 56 Seamen at Life Saving Stations
Dispatches report a severe Lake Huron storm with multiple shipwrecks yesterday and last night. Fifty six seamen were rescued at life saving stations from vessels including the Pauly Amaratth Paige and Sarnia while the Quito released itself and no lives were lost.
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Lake Huron
Washington, D. C
Huron
Pauly
Amaratth
Paige
Sarnia
Port Huron
Life Saving Service
Quito
Confederate Reunion Day in Dallas to raise $75,000
The 1901 notice from Dallas proclaims a Confederate Reunion to be held in Dallas in spring 1992. It calls for statewide support with a goal of $75,000 and notes the Texas State Fair will designate September 28 as Confederate Reunion Day to allocate part of gate receipts to the fund.
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Dallas
Texas
Mormons Establish HQ in San Antonio for Mission
Five Mormon elders have worked in San Antonio and Bexar county for six months establishing headquarters at the corner of Pecan street and Avenue C. The canvass has produced many converts. A conference district is formed and the first meeting will soon occur with fifteen elders and one apostle expected. A. L. Wentover leads the elders and reports results exceeding expectations.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bexar County
Pecan Street
Avenue C
A. L. Wentover
Germany Carried Out Program in China, Times Reports
Berlin article in Cologne Gazette claims Germany met its aims in China brief: rescue of legations, demand for atonement, prevention of disorders, and repayment of expenses. It states Germany had no broader ambitions and sought only an open door for German merchants and manufacturers.
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Germany
London
Berlin
the Times
China
Cologne
Wells Flow Spindle Top Oil Well Sets Strength Record
In Beaumont Texas three or four wells were flowed yesterday morning with the Moore Skinner well surpassing all. The eight inch bore produced a heavy flow and rocks spurted from the derrick, some rocks flying to roughly 500 feet, signaling a remarkable oil discovery.
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Beaumont
Texas
Moore-Skinner
Oklahoma new town lot sales near seven hundred thousand
The total receipts from selling lots in the new towns of Oklahoma total $659,427 to date and officials predict the final grand total will reach $700,000 as remaining plots are sold.
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Oklahoma
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Whately
Alpine
Toby Carroll
Depot
G.W. Blackburn
Aliine
L. N. Halbert
Brewster
Mr. McKinney
Chesterville
Colorado County
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