Fatal Affray at Belleville Texas Leaves Three Dead
At Belleville Texas on January 22 an affray at the depot after a court session left three dead, including Constable Raymond White and Milam Odom. Walter Pennington was fatally wounded, and three others were wounded but not expected to die. The clash arose after the announced indictment of Walter Pennington, with gunfire erupting as a crowd gathered.
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Belleville
Tex
Raymond White
Wallis
Milam Odom
Henry Dippert
Walter Pennington
Antone’ Dippert
Stander
John Hawkyath
Sealy
J. ©. Odom
Walils
Odom
Fie
Dipperts
Henry
Antone
Hawkrath
White
Hilhu Pennington
Trust Deed Filed in Louisiana for 7 Million Bonds
Trust deed recorded in the parish clerk's office covers a first mortgage by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company to Mercantile Trust Company of New York. It secures a $7,000,000 issue of gold bonds on the railway's Louisiana division and branch lines.
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Whitochas
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Mercantile Trust Company of New York
Louisiana
Cuban postal fraud trials reveal Neely bank deposits
Testimony by post office inspectors at Havana fraud trials shows C F W Neely ex chief of the Cuban postal service nearly bankrupt in December 1899. He deposited about 43000 in a Muncie Indiana bank between December and January 1900 and moved funds to a New York bank. Inspectors note deposits represented a large share of a lock box company’s bills and credit relations with Havana. Inspector Sullivan says Havana post office had no irregularities but fault lies with inspector delegation and supervision.
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Havana
Post Office
C. F. W. Neely
Muncie
Ind
Neely
Ume
Muncie’ Bank
First National Bank
New York
Holmes
Munciebank
Lock Box Company
B. G. Hathbone
Cuba
Shave
Rathbone
Ha~vana
Earthquake Stricken Mexican City Sees Insanity Amid Loss
Reports from Mexico City dated January 22 describe a deadly quake at Chilpancingo. Three women died in a San Jose church collapse while devotions were underway. Residents raise funds, Governor Mora offers 30 000 for rebuilding, and plans to relocate the city are discussed. Presbyterian missionaries Jonson and Semple were away at the time.
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Mexican City
Mexico City
Chilpancingo
San Jose
Chilaps
Mora
George Jonson
Walter H. Semple
Piiladelphia
Bargains and poor styles at half price sales
The note warns shoppers to beware bargain sales. It argues stores mix good items with poor ones and urges vigilance. The message cautions that the cheapest option may end up costing more in the end.
Britain and Russia on Spanish War Pressure Denunciation
London and Berlin reports describe British caution against any note pressuring the United States. Russia and Austria offered no joint action to avert war, while France remained friendly but noncommittal. Von Buelow praises U S relations as Prince Henry visits.
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Paris
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Great Britain
Associated Press
London
France
Russia
Count Mouravieff
Lord Pauncefote
Germany
Mr.Balfour
United States
Congress
Actiow
Dionden
Senor Gallen
Spain
von Buelow
America
Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Prince Henry
Prussia
Aaa
Dr. Barth
Freissinnige Perty
Jeu Ja
Count Buelow
Treichstag
Hussia Derles Cranborne
St. Petersburg
Preas
Foreign Office
Alashia
Austria
Sugar Conference Nears Final Result Said Near Certain
London January report via Associated Press states that the Brussels international sugar conference is nearly certain to end with a definitive outcome. The information comes from a high-authority source, signaling a near conclusion to negotiations and potential impacts on trade policies and sugar markets.
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London
Associated Press
Brussels
Panama Crisis Escalates As Gunboats Attack Lautaro
Reports from Colon and Panama detail a near assault by Colombian liberal gunboats on the steamer Lautaro near Panama. General Alban killed, Padilla attack causing a stampede aboard, and the Dea aiding the Lautaro’s sinking. Garces urges U S control of the canal and arms shipments resume.
Peruna listed by national figures as cold remedy
Letters from R H Harris and others praise Peruna as a tonic and invigora tor, claiming rapid improvement after four days and prevention of colds. Asa C Danforth and ex Consul General James Morgan affirm benefits for coughs, lung issues, and general health. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
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R. H. Harris
Su Ave
Buffalo
N. Y
Lax
Tc H. Harris
Isaac J. Neil
Strathroy
Ont
Grange Association of ‘British America
West Middlesex Co
Adelaide
Ibaaq J
New
Asa C. Danforth
St. Joseph, Mich
Ek Sale
Tibotttes
Sneja
Australia
Fames BuTpat
Twentieth Street
Washington, D
U.S. Navy
James Morgan
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Many Eyes On Judgeship In Northeastern Circuit
Gainesville Ga January 2 Special Han superior court opens with Judge Estes presiding on the civil docket and awaiting criminal cases. Judge Kimsey White County may challenge Estes while Judge Jones Habersham is also mentioned as a possible candidate. No opposition to Solicitor General Charters appears likely as he serves his first term and remains popular.
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Gainesville
Han Superior Court
Nevn
J. B. Estes
J. J. Kimsey
White County
Risa
Kimsey
Estes
J. B. Jones
Habersham
Northeastern
W. A. Charters
Peace overtures reported from Boers to England
A Daily News representative in Parliament lobbies hears of peace overtures from the Boers hindered by Lewi Milner’s firm stance. Hague talks involve Dr Leyds and Graham Eischer meeting D Van Linden and Professor Asser as arbitration counsel in The Hague. A separate item notes debates on Transcontinental Passenger Association and Travelers’ Protective Association rates in New Orleans but no action yet.
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England
Hondon
Daily News
Lewi Milner
South Africa
Hague
Daily Newa
Dr Leyds
Transvaal
Graham Eischer
D. van Linden
Professor Asser
The
New Orleans
Transcontinental Passenger “Association
Travelers’ Protective Association
New Trial Denied for Price in Rowland Murder Case
In Bibb county Georgia Judge Felton refused to grant Arthur Price a new trial in the murder of Mrs. R. D. Rowland. Solicitor William Brunson presented affidavits claiming Price confessed. Price's counsel argued the evidence did not support the verdict. The motion was overruled and Price will not retry the case.
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Price
Felton
Piles Cure Claim From Pyramid Pie Product
A brief ad style note claims a person named Thomas B. Wood from Bacramen to Cal. paid 7 shillings for a 6 cent box of Pyramid Pie Cure. The testimonial asserts permanent relief after two years of suffering.
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Thomas B. Wood
Bacramento
Macon May Get Better Insurance Tariff
Macon, Ga, January 22 Special. The city has fought for months for a lower insurance rate and now shows progress. Special Agent Tanner of the Southeastern Tariff Association reviewed ground and urged improvements. Fleming of the association announced a special agent will visit soon to inspect and recommend a new rate.
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Macon
Tanner
Southeastern Tarfft Association of
Atlanta
Mag’ J
Charles C. Fleming
Massenberg
Protective Credit System Aligned by Carrollton Merchants
In Carrollton Ga on January 2 merchants convened a caucus at the courthouse to form a protective credit system. The plan aims to restrict credit to customers and require shared action among neighboring merchants to prevent indiscriminate crediting. The resolution seeks mutual enforcement across local shops.
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Carrollton
Court House
Bank on Feet Again Announcement May Be Made Today
Albany Ga January 22 special strong effort is being made to place the Commercial bank of Albany on its feet again and arrange for it to discharge its financial obligations so as to guarantee the best possible results to depositors and stockholders. Stockholders held a long conference with directors and officers and temporary receiver Martin Weslosky appointed last Friday by Judge Spence. It is stated that by tomorrow a public announcement will likely outline the course to be pursued. The bank owes $58 000 to depositors and 305 000 to other creditors while assets exceed 190 000. The aim is to save the bank resume business and avoid costly litigation.
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Albany
Commercial Bank of Albany
Soa
Ais
Martin Weslosky
Spence
Commercial Bank
Charley Van Dies in Macon Fire? Accident Fatal in Macon
Cherley Van, a stone cutter, was struck by a piece of iron wielded by W. Richardson in Macon Georgia. He fell unconscious around midnight Saturday and died at the Macon hospital early today as physicians reported he could not survive the injury.
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Charley’ .van
Macon
Cherley
Van
W. 4
Richardson
Anniversary celebrated as bronze tablet unveiled in Mobile
In Mobile on January 22 the 200th anniversary events for the French on the Mobile river and Fort Louis de La Mobile began with a parade by police fire department officials and civic groups. A bronze tablet honoring the Le Moyne brothers Iberville and de Bienville was unveiled at the courthouse. The ceremony included an invocation by Rabbi Moses a speech by Hon. W Butt acceptance by Mayor T Fry and benediction by Rev W J E B Cox followed by a 21 gun salute.
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Mobile
Ala
Fort Louis de la Mobile
Jean Baptiste le, Moyne Sieur de
le Moyne Brothers
a'Iberville
de Bienville
Moses
W. Butt
Pridgen Arrested for Kicking Down Door in Macon
Macon Georgia January 2 W C Pridgen a well known young man was arrested after he kicked down a front door on Third street and forced entry with companions. A servant alerted police and he was jailed for thirty days in the city prison awaiting further action on a petition for relief.
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Pridgen
Macon
W. CG
Third Street
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