Development tale of the Panhandle and Col Norton
A first installment recounts Panhandle history and Texan settlement, detailing 19th century expansion. Col Norton surveys Panhandle topography and soils with Rangers as escorts, inspiring the narrator to move there after reaching adulthood to aid regional growth and seek opportunity.
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A. S. Stinnette
The
Panhandle
Texas
Great Panhandle
Fort Worth
Denver Ry
Vista Falls
Col. N. L. Norton
Salado
Kell County
Col. Norton
Kentucky
Durham
Col Norton
L’anhande
Texas Rangers
Panhandlle
Tariff Schedule Being Adjusted for Raw Material Admission
The tariff schedule undergoes an adjustment to admit raw materials free of duty or at reduced taxes. Officials indicate changes aim to ease imports for manufacturing. The proposal notes potential impacts on pricing and domestic production.
Free wool and free sugar drive tariff debate in Senate
The Senate finance panel weighs making cattle, wheat, and oats duty free or subject to tariffs in the Underwood bill. President Wilson confirms House backing for equalizing raw materials and agricultural products, with reports the subcommittee may free cattle, sheep, hogs, wheat, and oats. Leaders hint at shifting tariff discounts and lobbying pressure influencing policy.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
John Sharp Williams
Representative Underwood
Wilson
House
Williams
Underwood
Senate
Two Black Men To Die In Alabama Hangings
Greensboro Alabama May 29 two Black men Aar on and Tom Simon are to be executed by hanging tomorrow after being convicted in related cases involving serious offences against their wives. Both men acknowledge a belief that they should die for the crimes.
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Greensboro
Ala
Wisconsin marks 65th birthday as state
Madison notes Wisconsin's 65th anniversary today marking its admission to the Union on May 29, 1848. The observance passed with minimal ceremony aside from flag flying at the capitol.
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Badger
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Mexico Senate approves October presidential election date
Mexico City May 29 The Senate approved a bill authorizing the executive to call a presidential election for October 26. The measure follows recent passage by the Chamber of Deputies. Ballinger Texas May 29 Drys win county vote with 98 majority in Runnels County confirming two years of prohibition in the area.
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Mexico City
Ballinger
Tex
Wanamaker Customs Case Referred to Grand Jury
The Wanamaker customs case was definitively decided today and will be referred to the Federal Grand Jury in Philadelphia to determine criminal liability over alleged irregular importation of merchandise by John Wanamaker over the last fifteen years.
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Washington, D. C
Wanabaker
Federal Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Rample
John Wanamaker
Inquiry into West Virginia coal field strike delayed
Senator Hoke Smith chairman of the Education and Labor Committee said he was too busy to assemble the panel for the Senate probe immediately. Advocates urged prompt planning, but Smith indicated the committee would likely not convene before Saturday.
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Washington
Db. C
Hoke Smith
Education and Labor Committee
Senate
West Virginia
Smith
Treaty of London to be signed at noon tomorrow
Delegates are ordered to sign the Peace of London between the Balkans and Turkey at noon tomorrow if no hitch occurs. Servia follows Greece in reluctant orders to sign. Turkey and Hungaria favor the agreement, and Montenegro is not expected to oppose.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Montenegro
London
Eng
Balkans
Hungaria
New York News Briefs and Astor House Demise
The president nominated Evan KE. Young of South Dakota as counsel general at Halifax and Cato Sells of Cleburne Texas as commissioner of Indian affairs. Ralph R. Reed named register of the land office at Buffalo amid plans for a three quarters of a century Astor House closure. The historic hotel ends as wreckers move in after a farewell procession. The site will host a tall office building with part to be city-owned for the new subway. Ownership rests with William Waldorf Astor and Vincent Astor.
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Associated Dress
Washington, D. C
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Evan KE. Young
South Dakota
Indian Affairs
Cato Sells
Cleburne
Texas
Register of the Land Office
Buffalo
New York
Ralph R. Reed
Astor House
Lower Broadway
America
William Waldorf Astor
Vincent Astor
New York Stock Exchange Closes For Long Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day the New York Stock Exchange closed at end of business and will not reopen until next Monday. The Consolidated and other exchanges followed the lead of the big market in taking a three day holiday.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated
Big Mart
War on social clubs begins with Dallas Garten Verein suit
Austin May 2 The attorney general filed in district court a suit to forfeit the Dallas Garten Verein of Dallas and to enjoin it from selling liquor to its members on the ground the charter does not authorize liquor sales. Other suits are expected.
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Austin
Texas
Dallas Garten Verein
Dallas
European trip of American Commission on Agricultural Co operation
Vienna hosts the American Commission on Agricultural Co operation and Rural Credits studying European systems. Austrian government and Vienna authorities actively support with two banquets, special rail rates, and meetings in the Ministry of Agriculture featuring experts on Hypothecary Institutions and Mortgage Bank Organizations.
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Vienna
Commission On Agricultural Co-operation
Europe
Budapest
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Agriculture
Senate Adopts Resolutions to Probe Lobbying Activities
The Senate adopted resolutions authorizing investigations into lobbying practices and related influence concerns. The move aims to document methods, relationships, and potential conflicts affecting policy formation and public trust.
Wilson Will Give Names To Lobbyist Hunt
In a sharp Senate debate the chamber adopted resolutions directing the Judicial Department to investigate charges that a powerful lobby tries to sway legislation on the Underwood tariff bill. President Wilson, while approving the move, said he will provide the names of the lobbyists involved.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Judicial Department
Washin
Wilson
Annual Meeting of the Red Men Concludes in Austin
The 17th annual meeting of the great council of the Improved Order of Red Men closed in Austin Texas. Fort Worth will host the next gathering. Officers named include G. Forres of Walhie, W W C Prewitt of Fort Worth as Great Senior Sagamore, M Menger of Corpus Christi as Great Junior Sagamore, W H Marsh of Tyler as Great Prophet, C C Stafford of San Antonio as Great Chief of Records, and W C Blevins of Fort Worth as Great Keeper of Wampum.
National Confederate veterans parade in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 29 the national reunion of United Confederate Veterans featured a grand parade with veterans marching shoulder to shoulder. Officials and citizens closed offices and businesses as stands and bunting lined the route drawing visitors from Tennessee Alabama and Georgia. Commander in Chief Young led the first division with generals and veterans from multiple departments amid enthusiastic crowds signaling a likely final grand march of Confederate veterans.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United Confederate Vterans
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Wade
Young
Department of
Northern Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Carolinas
Kentucky
Albania
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Department of Tennesber
George Harrison
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Southwest
Department of Transmissippi
Chatta 4 Nooga
Ie Line
Covernor Hooper
Confederacy
Japan silent on land question
No rejoinder, formal or otherwise has been received from Japan regarding the land question. Officials indicate no statement or reply has been received from Tokyo. The absence of an official response leaves the matter in status quo.
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Japan
Steamer Haverford Disabled With Nearly a Thousand Passengers
A passenger liner named Haverford was disabled while carrying almost one thousand travelers. Details on the cause and location were not fully disclosed, but the incident prompted rescue precautions and possible diversion or towing.
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Haverford
Japanese hold on California land act stalls in talks
Washington reports no formal reply from Tokyo ten days after Japan's protest over California Alien Land Legislation. The Japanese ambassador delayed by missing instructions, but negotiations continue. Queenstown meanwhile aided the American liner Haverford which struck rocks in fog. all passengers eventually saved with wireless help.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
California
State Department
Tokio
Japan
Bryan
Queenstown
Ireland
Haverford
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Corkshead
Jacksonville Wins 24th Confederate Veterans Reunion
Chattanooga dispatch reports Jacksonville Florida won the 24th United Confederate Veterans reunion for next year after decisive voting. Gen Bennett H Young of Louisville and three department commanders were reelected during the session. Jacksonville defeated Nashville by 1,528 to 40 votes, with hospitality and acclaim for cities including Nashville Houston and Tulsa cited in debate.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Jacksonville
Florida
United Confederate Veterans
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
Nashville
Tennessee
Houston
Texas
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tuskegee Institute Holds Commencement Exercises
The Tuskegee Institute awarded diplomas this afternoon with Dr. Booker T. Washington presenting the diplomas. Dr. Robert FE Jones of New Orleans delivered the graduates address to a large audience of visitors.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Robert FE. Jones
Southwestern Christian Advocate
New Orleans
Differential tariff drop announced after protests
Washington D C May 24 Chairman Simmons of the Senate Finance Committee said the proposed five per cent import differential in the American vessel tariff would be dropped from the bill due to protests from foreign nations. Underwood signaled continued support for the provision. Boston May 29 Gate City Guard of Atlanta arrived and will escort a local G A R post at Memorial Day exercises on Boston Common.
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Washington, D. C
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Underwood
G. A. KR
Boston
Mass
Gate City Guard
Atlanta
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston Common
Senator James Lewis Elected Democratic Floor Manager
In a caucus vote the Senate Democrats elected Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Haineis as Democratic floor manager and assistant to Majority Leader Kern. The position is new in the Senate and mirrors the whip role in the House.
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Washington
James Hamilton Lewis
Haineis
Kern
Senate
Democrat
Lewis
House
Health Officers Meet in Toronto
Toronto officials report the second annual Ontario Health Officers Association opening with over 810 attendees. The two day gathering features talks from eminent American sanitation authorities.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario Health Officers’ Association
Bulgarian Massacres Murder Musselman Population Rumor
An Associated Press dispatch reports Bulgarian troops destroyed the village of Hadji between Salonika and Serres and massacred the Musselman population. Separately, U S financial sources state negotiations renew between Union Pacific and Pennsylvania Railroad to swap Southern Pacific stock for Baltimore and Ohio stock to ease court-ordered holdings and cut required capital.
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Associated Press
Salonika
A_ dispatch today
Hadji
Serres
Boston
Mass
Financial Bureau
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Common Co
United States Supreme Court
Slender Girder Seen as Wreck Cause in Long Beach
In Long Beach California on May 29 the collapse of a slender girder caused the Municipal auditorium wreck. The girder was almost rotted and unable to bear its load. A Board of Experts issued the finding to the coroner's jury. The jury accepted the report but did not assign responsibility.
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Board OF Experts
Long Beach
Cal
Corner
Judgments Won In County Court Case D W Mayes V Hin
Yesterday in county court the plaintiff D W Mayes received a judgment of 12.65 dollars plus costs against Co G Hin et al. A small counterclaim judgment favored one defendant on cross action. A non suit was taken in R E Stallcup et al v The National Bank of Commerce et al.
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D. W. Mayes
Co. G
Panhandle Lumber Company Suit Against Amarillo Broom Corn
A debt foreclosure and injunction suit was filed yesterday in the Forty-seventh District Court by Panhandle Lumber Company against Amarillo Broom Corn Company and others with Clerk M H Hardin listed.
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Panhandle Lumber Company
Amarillo Broom Corn Company Et al
M. H. Hardin
Forty-seventh District Court
Third Party Members Reluctant to Unite with Republicans
In Congress on May 29 the then third party men voiced reluctance to cooperate in a merger with the Republican party aimed at forming a solid front against the Democrats during a reorganization.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Party
Roosevelt Trial Prolonged Into Another Week
The Roosevelt trial drags on as proceedings extend into a second week. Attorneys clash over key issues while the court schedules further hearings to resolve outstanding motions and evidence questions.
Life of Ted: Roosevelt libel trial drags into fourth day
In Marquette on May 29, the Roosevelt libel case against Ishpeming editor George A. Newett extended into a fifth day with no session tomorrow Memorial Day. Witnesses described Roosevelt as a teetotaler, noting he rarely drank and kept a controlled routine from youth to adulthood.
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Marquette, Mich
Roosevelt
George A. Newett
Ishpeming
Union
Atlantic
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Africa
Khar
Oyster Bay
Andrew W. Able
Ohio
A. Z. Blair
Charles Willis Thompson
New York
James R. Garfield
Gifford Pinchott
Lawrence Abbott
Outlook
Edward Heller
O. K. Davis
National Committee
The
Progressive Party
Philip Roosevelt
Edward Emerson
Rough Riderment
Mane Hood
Winchott
Germans invite two veterans to Kaiser's jubilee
William Wuning of Richmond Indiana and Paul Werner of Cleveland Ohio sailed for Hamburg carrying a special invitation from the German emperor to take part in the silver jubilee celebrations. Both men served in the First Regiment of the Guard under Prince William, now king of Prussia and German emperor, and were told to expect special reception and entertainment in Berlin.
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New York
William Wuning
Richmond
Ind
Paul Werner
Cleveland
Ohio
Hamburg
William
Wener
Duning
Germany
Ainer
Guard
Prince William
Prussia
Kaiser
Berlin
May Festival Opens in Mitchell With Major Music Hosts
Music lovers from out of town gather in Mitchell for the annual May festival opening. Highlights include the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, noted soloists, and a student chorus of 190 voices.
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Mitchell
M. D
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Weather Summary for Friday in 1912
Generally fair Friday. At 7 am the temperature was 67. The high reached 74 with a low of 64. A 1912 max of 85 and min of 54 are noted in records.
Washington Forecast West Texas
The forecast notes generally fair conditions for Friday and Saturday across West Texas with no major storms expected. Temperature trends and regional details are not specified in the fragment.
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Washington, D. C
West Texas
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