Debate on Cuban reciprocity bill splits Congress
Washington notes describe a divided first day as Republicans and Democrats clash over moving the Cuban reciprocity bill to a full committee. Key figures include Payne Newlands McClellan and Cullom, with impacts on treaty concerns and a Biloxi public building appropriation.
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Chinese Troops and Krupp Guns Deployed to Houn Noneolia
Three thousand Chinese troops and several Krupp guns were sent to Houn Noneolia where the people are involved in unrest. The move signals increased military involvement amid regional tensions.
Revolt and burglaries reported in small town incident
Reports from Vinitia describe a rising against indemnity taxation with villages fortified and 30 000 disaffected supporters claimed. In a separate case William Johnson was arrested for burglary at Darrough Hardware and reportedly picked the local jail lock to escape.
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William Johnson
Darrough Hardware Company
Major Waller testimony in Samar court martial lashes Smith order
Major Littleton J. Waller testified that General Smith instructed him to kill and burn in Samar and said the more he killed the better pleased he would be. He cited an age limit of everything over ten. Captain Porter and others corroborated. The defense sought Balangiga massacre records. the request was granted.
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Reid declines British invitation for coronation guests
Whitelaw Reid head of the U S special embassy to coronation of King Edward declines the British government offer to guest him at the ceremonies. The invitation covers six days, but Reid aims to be in London two weeks total and will lease a house at his own expense.
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London
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Reed Re elected Mayor in Kansas City Strong Dem Victory
Kansas City returns show James A. Reed reelected as mayor over John M. Green. Democrats win key posts including Treasurer James Cowgill Auditor Daniel V. Kent Police Judge H C Brady City Attorney J L Morgan. State upper house will be 18 Democrats 1 Republican while lower house leans 16 Democrats 4 Republicans.
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James A. Reed
John M. Green
James Cowgill
Daniel V. Kent
H. C. Brady
J. L. Morgan
Storm Kills Minister and Belden at Caspiana Church
Severe wind and rain on Rob inson s plantation near Caspiana on Red River caused a large tree to fall across the negro plantation church roof. The crash killed the minister and James Belden and seriously injured several others. Outside the church two more people were killed by flying timber, names not available.
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Robinson
Bodie Wins $16,000 Judgment Against Katy Railway
In Greenville Texas on April 9 E W Bodie a brakeman received a district court judgment for 16000 against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway in connection with a collision on the Shreveport division three miles east of the city on December 13 1901 The train Bodie was braking was involved in the accident and the suit cites injuries.
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E. W. Bodie
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Bodie
Shreveport
Katy
Train halted as engine steams up after collision with freight
The engine stopped to steam up and was struck from behind by a freight car in a close following incident, prompting inspection and brief delay.
Supreme Court ruling on rice growing in Texas questioned
The Texas supreme court decision barring a corporation from growing rice in Texas seems to have little impact. Investigations show existing rice growers operate under charters authorizing irrigation systems, a core requirement for rice production and permitted by law.
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Tex
Supreme Court of Texas
Texas
Texas Lumbermen Begin Sixteenth Annual Meeting in Houston
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas opened Tuesday at Turner Hall in Houston. President E. H. Lingo of Denison led the session, noting a remarkably large attendance for the opening day.
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Lumbermen’s Association of Texas
Turner Hall
E. H. Lingo
Denison
Brain food nonsense ridiculed by authorities
Commentary debunks the idea of separate foods for brain muscles or bones and advocates a balanced diet. It warns that digestion or dyspepsia can ruin even good nourishment and promotes Green's August Flower as a tonic to aid digestion and liver function. Sold by Wilson Jenkins Drug Co. as Green's reliable remedies.
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G. G. Green
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
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