Texas Legislature Debates Impeachment Amid Capitol Crowd
At Austin on August 23 the capitol drew a large audience including about 80 ladies for a long debate over the impeachment resolution against State Treasurer Robbins. The Senate cleared its calendar and passed several bills including a Gulf coast bonds measure, while the House debated impeachment strategy without action.
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Committee On State Affairs
Hawkins
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Senate
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Seabury
Czar Accepts Invitation to Attend Maneuver Near Berlin
In Berlin on August 23 semi official word states the czar has definitely accepted Emperor Wilhelm II invitation to attend the maneuvers. In Baltimore on August 23 John H Butler a prominent negro Republican politician was hanged today for the murder of his wife.
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Czar
Wi’ Ag
Baltimore
John H. Butler
Littlefield Attacks Insular Cases Stir at ABA Session
At Denver on August 28 Congressman Littlefield delivered a forceful critique of Supreme Court rulings on insular cases and Porto Rico. Adolph Moses of Chicago protested the attack, while the association declared a vote of thanks for Littlefield out of order. The session also discussed the thirteenth amendment and court decisions. The ABA’s national officers were named: President A. M. Rose, Secretary John Hinkle, Treasurer Francis Rawls. In Waco a street affray left N. B. Anders fatally wounded. J. D. Lark was sought and later surrendered, bail set at 2500 dollars.
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American Bar Association
Littlefield
Supreme Court of the
United States
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Porto Rico
Supreme Court
Moses
Waco
Tex
Franklin Street
N. B. Anders
J. D. Lark
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Lark
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Floods Hit Atlanta and North Georgia Causing Delays
Atlanta and much of north Georgia received heavy rain over two days with 8.66 inches in Atlanta in 24 hours. Trolley service was interrupted by washouts and extensive excavation flooding delayed building work. widespread damage reported. In Vinita Oklahoma Clint W. Lipe died when his horse panicked, his saddle horn piercing his chest. In Washington Secretary Hay reports McKinley supports current policy on South Africa. In Pekin Chinese officials have not signed the protocol despite repeated pleas. In New York Henry T. Scott sought funds to feed the president and party during a visit.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Lawton Oklahoma growth as new normal school eyed
Lawton Oklahoma reports at least 30 business houses under construction and completion of the sale of business lots with net proceeds of 114 840. Courthouse square closed and work on a temporary courthouse to start. Governor Jenkins committee visits Hobart to study a new normal school as residence lots sell from 45 to 200 dollars.
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O. T
Jenkins
Hobart
Indictments against lynchers in Alabama after Elmore County case
Montgomery reports the Elmore county grand jury indicted 10 members of the mob who assaulted a negro charged with murder. Witnesses refusing to testify were jailed for contempt. First such indictments in years.
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Montgomery
Ala
Elmore County
Denison
Tat County
Tragedy in San Francisco as Couple Found Dead
In San Francisco a music teacher R. T. Ross and his 40 year old wife were asphyxiated by gas in their room. Mrs Ross clutched a curtain as if reaching for the window while Ross dragged her toward safety.
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San Francisco
R. T. Ross
Notable Injuries From Incident Leave Victim Non Fatal
A report notes injuries to a man sustained on the right foot and left arm. Authorities say the wounds are not life threatening and the victim is expected to recover.
Noted Lincoln business leader slain in footpad attack
John G Gil liland ex member of the Nebraska legislature and leading Lincoln businessman was shot dead Thursday night by an unknown assailant believed to be a footpad. His body was found near his home after a fierce struggle left marks on his person.
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Lincoln, Neb
John G. Gilliland
Nebraska
Lincoln
Fleming Sued for 50000 Damages in Promise to Marry Case
Chicago reports socialite Miss Jessie M. Graham sues James A. Fleming of Phoenix Arizona for 50000 damages alleging he promised to marry her and later refused. Her family resided in Butte Montana and the suit was filed in the Chicago area.
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Chicago
James A. Fleming
Phoenix, Ariz
Jessie M. Graham
Fleming
Miss Graham
Butte
Mont
Turkey imposes martial law in Sassoun district
The Westminster Gazette reports Turkey has declared martial law in the Sassoun district following plots. Sassoun, previously the site of the 1894 massacres, is cited as the district affected by the action.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Turkey
Sassoun District
Youthman Run Over by Freight Car in Texas
Terell Texas Aug 28 Arthur Jones about 20 years old was run over by an empty freight car on the Texas Midland road at Gailesville The car passed over both legs about the knees and the heel.
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Terell
Tex
Arthur Jones
Texas Midland Road
Gailesville
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