State Fair of Texas Announces Record 1905 Fair Plans
The State Fair of Texas, Dallas, is owned by about 1500 prominent citizens who have funded a fireproof auditorium and exposition building at a $100,000 cost and contributed $90,000 for prizes. A no-compensation policy for officers directs all earnings for twenty years toward improving future fairs. The Twentieth Annual Fair opens September 30, 1905, for sixteen days of livestock displays, volunteer racing with $30,000 in purses, and a comprehensive showcase of Texas resources for home seekers.
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Texas
Dallas
Southwest
South
Woman from New York Shot Dead in Chicago Robbery
Mrs. E. Mize of New York City was killed by a robber on a Chicago street near Fifty eighth Street and Washington Avenue after leaving the Del Prado hotel with companion Mrs. E. F. Wilson. The shooting occurred about 10 o'clock. Mize died minutes after being brought to the hotel.
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New York City
Chicago
E. Mize
E. F. Wilson
New York
Mize
del Prado
Fifty Eighth Street
Washington Avenue
Hogs and Link to Fatal Shot in Hempstead
In Hempstead Texas on August 23 Jodie Matthews a Black woman was killed by a shotgun blast. Turner Simms a Black man is jailed after a quarrel over missing Paris green hogs belonging to Matthews. The melee drew in families from both sides and ended with Matthews' death.
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Hempstead
Tex
Jodie Matthews
Turner Simms
Simms
Miraculous Escape After Street Duel in Colorado City
Paul Williams, a Black restaurant cook, was slashed from ear to ear but survived. John Hays, a Black barber, surrendered to the sheriff and is jailed on an assault to murder charge. The pair had earlier been bonded on charges from a Sunday shooting spree in the street.
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Colorado City
Tex
Paul Williams
John Hays
Johnson
Fearful Fire Near Cline Burns 10000 Acres
A prairie blaze near Cline, 110 miles west of San Antonio, scorched 10000 acres, destroyed six corrals and miles of fencing, and suffocated over 10000 cattle. The fire began Sunday night and burned through Monday. Southern Pacific and local cattlemen fought the flames, yet about sixteen miles of grass burned away.
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San Antonio
Cline
Southern Pacific Railroad
Tragic Oil Can Explosion Claims Mrs. Luna in Anna
In Anna Texas on August 23 Mrs. J C Luna suffered fatal burns when an oil can exploded soaking her with burning oil. She died about five hours later. Her visiting parents were present during the accident.
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Anna, Tex
Statehood urged for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
The Five Civilized Tribes convention at Muskogee adopted resolutions calling for immediate statehood for both Oklahoma and Indian Territory. A 51 member committee will draft a constitution, meeting daily for two to three weeks. Prohibitionists win a strong plank. Convention adjourns to Sept 5. Chickasha hosts opera house plan with $26000 project proposed by J R Marbett of St. Louis.
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Muskogee
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Chickasha
I. T
J. R. Marbett
St. Louis
Tulsa
Fight at Belmont Leaves Oklahoma Boy Near Death
In Shawnee Oklahoma eight miles north at Belmont a boy fight left Ira Hunnicut unconscious after a blow with a blunt instrument. The other boy, fourteen, fled the scene as authorities assess the probable death.
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Shawnee, Okla
Belmont
Ira Hunnicut
Hunnicut
Teacher Wins Entitled to Salary When School Closes
Austin August 23 A ruling by State Superintendent Cousins says a teacher is entitled to salary during school closures whether caused by weather or other reasons. The Alvarado case involved a February week unpaid by a school board. Also noted Bachman resigns from the Austin water and light plant amid council pressure and board discord.
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Austin
C. Bk. Farmer
Alvarado School Board
Appellees
Cousins
Board of Trustees of
Alvarado
Beaumonts Big Blaze at Swift Co Store
Beaumont, Aug. 23. Swift and Co branch store room in a two story brick building with basement burned out. The structure cost 40 000 dollars with contents valued at 30 000 dollars. Both building and contents were insured.
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Beaumont
Swift & Co
Excessive tension at Portsmouth port meeting described
Peace plenipotentiaries faced a tense pause as divergence widened before noon adjournment. Russian and Japanese positions rebalanced with a potential compromise on Sakhalin and war costs. observers noted a fragile path to peace amid pressure from Emperor and advisers.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Associated Press
M. Witte
Japan
St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Sakhalin
Russia
M. Plancon
Fiala Returns to Hull After Polar Expedition
Anthony Fiala of Brooklyn, leader of the Zeigler polar expedition, arrived in Hull aboard the relief Terra Nova with rescued members. He notes continued pole attempts failed but says data gathered is scientifically valuable and the team surveyed the Crown Prince Rudolph land to Cape Flora, discovering four new channels and three large islands.
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Hull
Eng
Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
Char
William Zeig
United States
Associated
Fiala
Crown Prince Rudolph Land
Cape Flora
Lioness Escapes Triggering Panic at Park Event
A full grown lioness escaped from a cage at a pleasure park near Vailsburg New Jersey during a trick bicyclist exhibit. The panic drew about 6000 spectators including women and children, sending a chaotic stampede through the streets for fifteen minutes. The animal was chased for over two hours before being cornered and returned to its cage.
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New York
Vailsburg
N. J
Imaginative Flowers Show Imitative Forms in Plants
The Brazilian running antelope flower imitates an antelope through white petals with dark lines and dots. A caricature plant named Arthur and His Nose resembles the Duke of Wellington. Orchids imitate bees butterflies worms beetles and even toads lizards and large spiders. Naturalists see mimicry as a lure for pollinators though some cases lack explanation.
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Duke of Wellington
Arthur
Saint Ursula and the 11000 Virgins Tale
The martyrology cites St Ursula and her 11000 virgins who set out for France but due to adverse winds reached Cologne where they were slain by Huns. Relics in Cologne walls display skulls and bones, said by the verger to be Ursula's followers. Ursula is described as a British princess.
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St. Ursula
France
Cologne
President Roosevelt Sends Message to Pierce on Portsmouth Visit
still adhered to. Oyster Bay August 23 J L McGrew white house stenographer returned from Portsmouth on peace conference mission officials denying his presence. President again communicated with Assistant Secretary of State Pierce at Portsmouth no details given. Net gain made New York August 23 Cotton market rose 12 to 14 points.
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Roosevelt
Pierce
Oyster Bay
J. L. McGrew
White House
Portsmouth
New York
Ammonia Mouth Rinse for Neutralizing Stomach Acid
A historical note promotes rinsing the mouth with water containing a few drops of ammonia to neutralize stomach acid. It claims ammonia is an alkali, reducing tooth enamel issues and removing a prolific source of disease by cleansing the mouth and teeth.
Sign of Favor Sparks Quiet Affection Between Neighbors
A playful exchange centers on a small boy and two young people. The sister expresses interest, saying she likes the clever, brief visits of the young man. He appreciates the sentiment and replies warmly, noting mutual affection.
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