War department bickering ends with smoother relations hoped
Washington July 21 General Miles expects to resume his duties under regulations after Secretary of War Alger resigns. The president asks for Miles to aid in Philippines affairs while Root leads and hopes for harmony. Adjutant General Corbin is praised for loyalty and cooperation amid past tensions.
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Double Electrocution at Sing Sing Reports
New York inmates Louis Pullerson and Michael McDonald were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing. Pullerson received 720 volts for 55 seconds, McDonald 1710 volts for 65 seconds. Pullerson, a porter, killed his common law wife in 1898. McDonald, a beef carrier, killed a timekeeper at a slaughter house.
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Laurier's Alaska Boundary Policy Shaped by US Ties
The article traces Canadian Premier Laurier’s shift from isolation to seeking friendly relations with the United States, highlighting Alaska boundary negotiations and the Anglo American commission. It notes Britain's wary stance, Laurier's drive to settle disputes, and the potential political impact if negotiations fail.
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Texas News in Brief Sample
The Cliff Home hotel burned at Mineral Wells. Emberson and Chicon will be connected by telephone. A 2 pound turquoise was taken from a mine near El Paso. The new Catholic church at Brenham is nearly completed. The peach crop of Smith county is better than expected. Hogg Bros. at Rustler sold 300 head of steers at $30 per head. Texas editors will excursion to Boulder Colo on Aug 0. Farmers around Atlanta formed a truck growers association. Three persons broke jail at Nacogdoches and escaped. Over $60,000 paid to farmers at Bonham for small grain in July. Half a million dollars of buildings have risen in El Paso since Jan 1. More immigrants appeared in Texas towns last week. Northwest Texas Press association meet at Clarendon on Aug 9. State Grange of Texas will meet in annual convention at McGregor Aug 1. Hartzog of Wolfe City jumped from a train at Ladonia, seriously hurt. A fiend cut off Lulu Starnes hair at Canton. Sam Goodall cut near Valley Mills while with a thrasher. Robert Rodriguez had his hand shot off near Eagle Pass. Ike and Marion Clark fatally cut at DeKalb. Farris Gibson surrendered for the crime. Addie Brooks charged with perjury at Weatherford had bond reduced to 250. Will Jackson, who killed Curtis Hooks near Texarkana, defying officers in Red River thickets. Sunday law enforcement at Austin spawns exempt social clubs. A J Beckwith sued Cotton Belt at Tyler for losing a leg, seeks 50000. A 3 story brick building costing 20000 to be erected at Marshall by Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational society.
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DeKalb
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Weatherford
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Red River
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Fatal Wounds in Mount Vernon Shingle Mill Dispute
Reports detail a fatal wounding in a dispute at a shingle mill near Mount Vernon Illinois between Joseph Bagwell and Joseph Robinson. Other items include poison apple butter near-miss in Indiana, a fatal shooting in Mississippi, and various local incidents across several states. The Iowa tax law challenge by European insurers and the Des Moines Republican convention are also noted.
Legal Blanks List and Pricing in Eagle Office
The Eagle offers a full line of legal blanks including Affidavit to Account Affidavit to any Fact Bill of Sale Bond for Title Contract for Sale of Real Estate Deed of Trust Deed Warranty Vendor's Lien Deed Quit Claim Power of Attorney Land Note with Vendor's Lien Release of Deed of Trust Release of Vendor's Lien Promissory Note Real Estate Leases and more at low per unit prices with quantity discounts available.
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City Officers and Community Groups Listing
City officials and church, lodge, and business leaders listed. Mayors, marshals, clerks, and aldermen named alongside ministers, pastors, and heads of local clubs. School board members, county officers, and multiple lodge chapters detailed with meeting times and officers.
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