Austin Affairs Update in State Tax and Military Matters
The state filed two motions for rehearing in tax suits under Love law in the Third Court of Civil Appeals. Railroads agreed to accept service, saving time and expense. Colonel J. M. Byrnes arrives to assist in coordinating Texas National Guard troops with army officers. The National Conference of Charities Correction meets May 9 to 16 in Philadelphia with delegates invited at state expense. Tax officials prepare notices for Williams intangible tax corporates and schedule hearings for express companies. The Supreme Court grants writs of error in eight Spanish land grant cases won by the state.
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Austin
J. M. Byrnes
la Grange
Texas National Guard
Cral
National Conference of Charities Correction
Iladilphia
Davie
Supreme Court
Prince William Dies at Nachod Castle
Prince William of Schaumburg died at his Bohemian Nachod castle from heart failure. His daughter in law Princess Louise died five hours later of meningitis at the same castle in Vienna dated April 5.
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Princess Louise
Vienna
Prince William of Schaumburg
Nachod
Bohemia
Denmark
Greene on Stand Denies Carter Interest in Firm Contracts
Captain B. D. Greene testified in Federal court denying Carter had any financial or other interest in the Greene and Gaynor firm's contracts. The defense counsel asked questions as Greene faced the witness stand during Wednesday's session.
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Savannah
B. D. Greene
Greene and Gaynor
Federal
Boiler Blast Kills Three at Loy Livesay Sawmill
Disaster at Kylesville Ford Loy Livesay sawmill in Rogersville area totals three dead Anderson Livesay E H Petros and Henry Herd. Two men seriously injured and three lightly hurt as boiler explodes without warning, damaging the plant and sending debris flying.
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Rogersville
Tenn
Kylesville Ford
Loy Livesay
Anderson Livesay
E. H. Petros
Henry Herd
Hotel Zum Hirischen Collapse Kills Dozens in Black Forest
At Magold Germany the Stag hotel collapsed during a luncheon. Rescue teams retrieved bodies as reports counted fifty two dead and seventy wounded, making it one of the Black Forest’s worst hotel disasters.
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Magold
Germany
Assyria Signals Rescue of Missing Carrie Easter Crew
The German steamer Assyria reported near Lizard on April 5 that all hands of the missing Nova Scotia schooner Carrie Easter are aboard. The Carrie Easter, coal laden, sailed from Canso for Halifax around March 8 and had been believed lost with no word from vessel or crew.
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Lizard
St. Thomas
Hamburg
Nova Scotia
Carrie Easter
Canso
Halifax
Nashville Doctor Indicted in Ohio River Murder Case
Nashville on April 5. Dr. J. Herman Feist was indicted by the Davidson county grand jury for the murder of Mrs. Rosa Mangum whose body was found floating in the Ohio river at Cairo Illinois. Feist was a prominent figure in local railroad circles.
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Nashville
J. Herman Feist
Davidson County Grand Jury
Rosa Mangum
Cairo
Ill
Feist
Big Trade Demand Reported Opens Liverpool Cotton Market Firm
New York reports big trade demands lifting the Liverpool cotton market to gain 6 to 9 points as trading opens on Thursday.
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New York
Liverpool Cables
Talk of Stopping Gambling Dominates Hot Springs
Hot Springs April 5. W T Scogin will accept the appointment of district attorney from Governor Davis. There has been talk of stopping all gambling here by the governor.
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Hot Springs
W. T. Scogn
Davis
Local and World Briefs From Across The Nation
Santo Domingo reports a revolution breaking out. Nannie R. Wilcox elected city secretary at Whitewright Texas. Call money in New York rose to 15 percent. Several hundred gallons of beer seized and shipped at Gowan. T. Waddell & Co. of Henryetta J. T. coal operators sign 1903 scale to hire 100 men. Eleven Burlington cars wrecked near St Michael Nebraska injuring a baggageman and two passengers slightly. Jesse Coffey, 85, longtime Collin county resident and former justice of the peace, dies at McKinney.
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Santo Domingo
Nannie R. Wilcox
Whitewright
Tex
New York
Gowan, T
Waddell & Co
Henryetta
J. T
Burlington
St. Michael’s
Neb
Jesse Coffey
Collin County
McKinney
Cleveland’s Catch Tarpon—Stuart Excels in Local Dive
Former President Cleveland landed a large tarpon off Stuart on April 5 and regarded it as one of the finest catches in the area. He expressed great satisfaction at the testament to local angling.
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Stuart
Cleveland
Cleveland man enjoys fellowships while fishing
A Cleveland man accompanied by Dr. Joseph Bryant and Professor Howard McClenehan has had a fine time fishing, showcasing a superb specimen of the funny tribe as a trophy.
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Joseph Bryant
Howard McClenehan
Cleveland
Six Mile Fight near Greytown disrupts rebel forces
In Natal the colonial field force overwhelmed the Greytown regent and pursued rebels six miles toward Greytown. Three colonial police were killed, several wounded, and authorities fear further violence as artillery, infantry, and mounted troops prepare to defend Greytown amid a running clash with Zulu forces.
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Greytown
Natal
Ampanza
Bambaata
Keate
Demands Modified by Mine Workers Representatives
In New York on April 5 the miners plans were discussed and the representatives reportedly modified their demands. President Mitchell gave no comment on concessions and Roosevelt declined to intervene as the soft coal strike persisted with limited disturbances and resumed operations in some fields.
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New York
Mitchell
Pittsburg
President Reply on Miners Strike Meet Request
John B. Winder of the Ohio Operators association released a portion of a letter from President Roosevelt. The president declines to appoint a commission to meet miners and operators, citing possible congressional action and stating he is not yet prepared to say what personal steps he will take.
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Columbus
John B. Winder
Ohio Operators’ Association
Roosevelt
Charleston
W. Va
Congress
Stagecoaching Days A Romance On Old Main Roads
The London Standard reflects on stagecoaches small towns and coaching inns along the Bath Dover and York roads. It notes coachmen guards and steaming horses shaping travel romance and literary imagery as railways replace the old system. It recalls Dickens scenes at the White Hart Inn and the Dover road mail coach with cold winter journeys and thick shawls for protection.
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Bath Road
Dover Road
York Road
Charles Dickens
White Hart Inn
High Street
Pickwick
London Standard
The Private Won
In the British army a private, Charles Bradlaugh, refused to heed an officer’s rude order. After the officer swore, Bradlaugh stood his ground and warned him to leave. The colonel intercepted, verified the officer’s disrespect, and declared Bradlaugh correct with no misconduct.
Auchtermuchty Tales From a Scottish Town
The piece describes Auchtermuchty as a tongue tester, notes its harsh name meaning and the town’s appeal as a summer resort with a lover’s pool. It recalls an early 19th century bankruptcy that left only the jail and a few assets, and comments that the town is now rich, peaceful and radical.
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Auchtermuchty
Auchtermachty
Human Beings and Rights Echoed in China Speech
A historical account recalls a missionary briefly appearing on a Chinese platform. The native introducer urged listeners to judge the visitor as a human being, noting his two arms two legs two ears two eyes a nose and a mouth and pointing out that his teeth are bone like theirs.
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China
West
Mrs Nuwed and Mr Nuwed Debate Untested Bread
A domestic quarrel over bread rises in a Philadelphia Ledger item. Mrs Nuwed complains the dough is underbaked despite extra baking powder while Mr Nuwed argues it is not baked at all.
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Mrs. Nuwed
Mr. Nuwed
Philadelphia Ledger
A Question of Cuts
A witty exchange from a Philadelphia Record cartoon features a boastful wise guy and a simple mug debating fame and an upper cut as they read the sporting page in a street scene.
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Philadelphia Record
Ennai dialogue on speeding time and spur of moment
A speaker laments slow hours while another suggests using the spur of the moment to hasten time. The exchange hints at impatience and impulsive action as a remedy.
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Ennai
A Generous Critic John Oxenford Turns Out
London drama critic John Oxenford suffered a bronchial attack yet left his bed to attend a bitter cold night performance. An ambitious actor sought his opinion but Oxenford’s cough disrupted the scene. The critic then quipped that he must retire or the actor cannot proceed, revealing it was Oxenford in the box. The audience calmed and the young actor received praise for the performance.
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John Oxenford
London
Oxenford
Riang
Judging Dogs Show Breaks Down Breed Criteria
The article explains how dog prizes reflect breed standards with different point emphasis. It cites examples like the Dalmatian giving color top weight, bulldog prioritizing head and ears, collie and St Bernard varying in coat and color allocations, and notes that the judging stresses the breed's typical feature.
The Ants Milk Aphids For Sweet Syrup
The apbis or aphid is called the ant's cow because it milks the tiny insect for a sweet liquid. Two hollow tubes connect to body ducts that secrete the nectar. touching them causes droplets to appear. Ants skillfully tickle the tubes and harvest milk from many aphids in an hour.
Wouldn't Trust Him Says Husband Misses Auction Trips
A wry exchange cites a husband who never accompanies his wife to auctions. The Philadelphia Press notes the wife's independence and humor in dismissing the notion he would obey.
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Mr. Henneck
Philadelphia Press
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