General Grant Inspects Camp Mabry Lands for Maneuver Site
Gen B D Grant toured land near Camp Mabry Texas Aug 21 to recommend purchasing about 400 acres for annual maneuvers by regulars and Texas soldiers. First field exercises held with both brigades on outpost and recon duty said to be instructive while sanitation measures prompt construction of sinks. A division review planned for Sunday will attract thousands to Austin. General Scurry arrived and was welcomed.
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Texas Cowboy In Filibuster Case Arrests In Turk's Island
Six Chicago men who sailed a year ago seeking a Patagonia gold mine are under arrest at Turk's Island. The Mercury schooner, tied to Charles Corrigan, is detained as officials probe forged Chicago papers and missing time. Master changed. Emil Von Boroucke listed as first mate.
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Turk’s Island
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Charles Corrigan
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Patagonia
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Turk's Island
Hardin
Thursday Race Called Off Due to Stormy Weather
New York on August 21 reports Thursday's race between the Reliance and the Shamrock III was canceled because of storms. The yachts raced for an hour with Reliance in the lead before the stoppage.
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Shamrock
For Sale Abstract Books and Town Properties
J. W. Batts offers the only set of Abstract Books of Byazos County Land Titles for sale. About 105 acres near the courthouse with 25 acres cultivated and rest pasture, fenced with six wires, priced at 1500 dollars. One and a quarter acres near the schoolhouse, with cottage, tenant, and well, plus a six room house four blocks from Main Street at 1260 dollars. Half block near Allen academy at 500 dollars. About 13 acres on the town’s south side with a new four room house, well, cistern, and outbuildings priced at 1000 dollars. A four room house with pantry, hall, two galleries, tub cistern, bor ed well, and garden four blocks from the courthouse, rent 9 dollars monthly, price 650 dollars. Joe B Reed home place, quarter block and a nine room two story dwelling at 4250 dollars. One half block adjoining the DC DeMaret place at 800 dollars.
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Lipton Returns From Regatta After Nasty Wind
Sir Thomas Lipton reached Sandy Hook aboard the Erin with over 100 guests. He praised the wind, noting neither boat had a fair chance and his smaller sail area hindered performance. Lipton remained optimistic about future breezes. Iselin declined to elaborate beyond general satisfaction.
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London Opinion on Lipton Yacht in America’s Cup Weather Delays
London observers express goodwill toward Sir Thomas Lipton and his yacht as the America’s Cup series faces a race call off. Shamrock II. is not favored to win, with Reliance shown to be faster in earlier tests. Public plans for fireworks and balloons were dashed as wind failed to allow a finish, leaving crowds disappointed and awaiting the official postponement.
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London
Sandy Hook
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Transmississippi congress to meet in St Louis
In St Louis on August 20 delegates chose the city for the next Transmississippi congress pending executive committee dates and entertaining plans. The panel will discuss more resolutions in remaining sessions. Walter Gresham of Galveston urged emphasis on first class harbors for national commercial and industrial growth.
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Wash
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Transmississippi Congress
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Galveston
Roosevelt authorizes union rights but enforces US laws
In Oyster Bay on August 21 1906 President Roosevelt expanded government service rules after reinstating William A Miller to the Government Printing Office. He authorized publication of a letter sent to cab in members noting that government employers may form a union but union rules cannot override federal laws.
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United States
Baseball scores from Texas and other leagues roundup
Baseball results across the Texas League and other circuits include Dallas defeating Fort Worth 8 to 2, Whitewright besting Corsicana in eleven innings 6 to 0, and Memphis edging Shreveport 5 to 3. Birmingham won twice at Atlanta 13 to 4 and 2 to 4, while New York swept Pittsburg 13 to 7 then 4 to 1 in different venues. Other games: Philadelphia topped St Louis 8 to 5, Brooklyn between Brooklyn and Chicago with a 2 to 0 entry, St Louis beating New York 6 to 1 then 4 to 2, Detroit taking Philadelphia 3 to 0 and 5 to 4, Chicago defeated Boston 9 to 6, and Cleveland beat Washington 5 to 1.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Demonstration Questioned by Turkish Ambassador in London
The Turkish ambassador asked the foreign office about a reported joint naval demonstration in Turkish waters. Britain said no action is planned and Italy also appears unlikely to deploy warships to Turkey, per the embassy.
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Great Britain
Itly
Turkey
Destruction of Burmal by British Force Reported
Dispatches from SunGurun Northern Nigeria dated August 17 describe the town of Burmal wiped out by a British force of thirty whites and 500 natives. The enemy losses totaled 700 killed including the former sultan of Sokoto and many chiefs. British losses were eleven killed and sixty two wounded. The siege involved fierce house to house fighting.
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Colonial Office
Sungurn
Nigeria
Burmal
Sokoto
Turkey Accepts All Russian Demands
Constantinople August 21 The Turkish foreign minister Tewfik Pasha notified the American ambassador that the Turkish government accepted all the Russian demands and urged withdrawal of the Russian squadron from Turkish waters.
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Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
Financial legislation topics at White House talks in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt held discussions with guests in Oyster Bay on remedial financial legislation for the upcoming session of Congress. Connecticut Representative E J Hill and New York's William D Murphy joined the talks focusing on economic policy and financial matters.
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Oyster Bay
L. L. Adug
New York State
E. J. Hill
Connecticut
Willam D. Murphy
New York
Roosevelt
Water tower collapses amid major Broadway fire in St Louis
The A S Alve & Co optical and surgical goods building at 414 North Broadway was gutted, with losses around 150000 and partial insurance. Simmons Hardware nearby suffered water damage. During the blaze the water tower toppled across the street, crashing into T J Reids shoe store and causing about 6500 in damage.
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North Broadway
Simmons Hardware Company
T. J. Reid
Russian squadron to leave Turkish waters next days
Official advices from Paris state the Russian squadron near India is likely to depart Turkish waters within a few days. The move stems from Turkish assurances that it will meet Russian demands and Russia's wish to avoid antagonizing Bulgaria.
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Retribution in Halifax as mob executes alleged killer
In Halifax North Carolina a 13 year old girl Maryenkins was found dead in Captain Griffin's stable with throat cut. A local hotel worker and Griffin employee was suspected, found with murder weapons and keys. The mob hanged him and fired bullets after he confessed, then dispersed.
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N. C
Maryenkins
Captain Griffin
Another Course Yacht Club Should Secure One
Press commentary on the Shamrock I M R performance grows that she cannot recapture the America’s Cup under any conditions. Afternoon papers say Thursday’s race revealed the challenger underwhelming in a fight wind while Captain Barr showed smarter seamanship. Some suggest the New York Yacht Club seek a more favorable course due to wind disappointments off Sandy Hook.
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Johnson Remembered in Monument Unveiling at Newton
Prohibitionists unveiled a barred granite monument in Newton Jasper county to Hale Johnson memory. Johnson, assassinated on election day last year, was chairman of the Prohibition state committee and national committeeman and served as Prohibition vice presidential candidate in 1896.
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Prohibition
Textile workers strike for shorter hours in Saxony district
About 7500 textile workers in Crimmitzhau Saxony struck for shorter hours. Police dispersed four meetings after non-resident union officials spoke. A fifth mass meeting was allowed to continue.
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Crimmitzhau
Saxony
Textile Workers Union
Massachusetts Ship Sailed Under Convoy For Tompkinsville Repair
Captain Emery reports from Frenchman's Bay that the Massachusetts, escorted by the Indiana Potomac and Lebanon, sails for Tompkinsville before docking for repairs at the New York navy yard.
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Tompkinsville
New York Navy Yard
Gifford Mable & Company Placed in Receiver's Hands
Chicago notes Gifford Mable & Company a mail order firm at 90 West Madison street placed under receiver IE Gifford Mable president absent from office last Friday Western creditors petitioned Judge Kohlsaar and Royal Trust Co appointed to manage affairs Liabilities near 60000 with assets likely under 5000
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Royal Trust Company
Jump From Williamsburg Bridge Reported
Successful jumper Cody leaps from the new East River Williamsburg bridge under construction in New York. The incident involved a Black man identified as Cody and drew immediate attention as repairs or investigations followed.
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Williamsburg
US Steel verifies Minnesota ore purchase by local officials
United States Steel confirms the Minnesota ore deal in which the company takes off the market the last block of the Mesaba range ore property for sale. Officials indicate the purchase carries significant importance for the firm.
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Minnesota
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Me- Saba Range
Rumored Bulgarian Mobilization Denied in Sofia
In Sofia on August 21 rumors of an imminent Bulgarian army mobilization are semi-officially denied by officials, calming public concern but leaving questions about military readiness.
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Minor Matters and Incidents Across Texas and Nearby Areas
Reports include abolishing duty on writers in Peru and Secretary Hitchcock denying charges. A firebug is suspected in El Paso. A railway brakeman near Groesbeck is assaulted, with clothing cut in 32 places. $40 taken. J W Blake of Sherman plans a Dallas bank. A boilermaker in Muskogee is killed by a train at Denison. A negro attacks two women and a seven year old girl at Denison, brandishing a knife before fleeing.
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Sherman
Dallas
Ed Lane
Muskogee
I. T
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