Segregated land transfer debated at constitutional convention
President Murray named a committee to memorialize transferring segregated Indian Territory lands to state jurisdiction. The convention weighed buying the lands but delayed action. Forty four provisions were introduced in a busy day including dry plank, moving the capital, county area limits, and injunction writs for strikes. Three clerks were added to handle accumulated matters. Owensboro fire destroys Barn Barn. 29 mules, horses, corn and hay lost. Texarkana bridge train robbery case sees $1000 rewards offered for conviction and messenger Grissette harmed.
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Newittee
Teansfer
Quthrie
Dee
Murray
Indian Territory
Cain
Oktah
Oklahoma
Hogg
Grand
Littlejohn
Bushby
President's annual message read by Senate and House
Washington reports show the president's annual message read in both chambers on Tuesday. The Senate heard the message after the House sent a list of congressmen who died during the recess. David A. Robinson's postmaster nomination for Dallas again faced opposition from Senator Culberson, delaying confirmation. William P. Fleming of Georgetown was nominated for postmaster. The committee to notify the president of Congress’s session reported through Senator Hale of Maine.
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Senate
House
Washington
David A. Robinson
Dallas
Culberson
Robinson
William P. Fleming
Georgetown
Hale
Maine
Robber Disappears After Train Shootout in Kansas
A robber who shot EB Ward of Purcell Oklahoma on a Santa Fe train near Holiday fled to Lawrence after unsuccessfully seeking a doctor. Ward was wounded in the hand in a scuffle, and the assailant, believed hurt, vanished.
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Kansas City
EB. C. Ward
Purcell
I. T
Holiday
Lawrences
Ward
Falls Church Historic Edifice to Be Rebuilt Soon
The historic Falls Church in Virginia, named for the village and once a Washington worship site, will be restored by the American Scenic and Historical Preservation Society at the request of Rev. G. H. Somerville. Notable colonial figures including Washington, George Mason and Augustine Washington were among its vestrymen.
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Washington
Old Falls Church
Virginia
Falls Church
American Scenic and Historical Preservation Society
G. H. Somerville
General Washington
George Mason
Augustine Washington
Madrid Cabinet Crisis Sparks Crowds and Injuries
Madrid reports a cabinet crisis as anti clerical demonstrations continued through Monday night. Police charged crowds injuring many including the grand vicar of Madrid's bishopric. About 2 000 women and aristocracy petitioned the king against law associations led by Dutch cer dé Balién.
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Madrid
Bishopric of
Ducthcer Dé Balién
Ninety Wild Duck Barrels Seized From Texas Shipment
Ninety barrels containing 1 800 wild ducks shipped from Texas to a Chicago firm were confiscated by deputy game wardens in St. Louis. The seizure marks the biggest action since Missouri's new game law banning shipping of wild game. The ducks were donated to charitable institutions. Memorial burned in Yokohama to honor Grant.
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St. Louis
Texas
Chicago
Uesday
Missouri
Mi Ona stomach tablets boast digestion aid and guarantee
An advertisement promotes Mi-Ona stomach tablets claiming to strengthen digestion, improve nerve power and vigor, and restore health. It notes the product is sold with an absolute guarantee by E J Jenkins offering a refund for unsatisfied customers and invites buyers to inspect the 50 cent box guarantee.
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E. J. Jenkins
Roosevelt seeks swift action on Brownsville riot soldiers
The Senate opened with Baron Rosen present as President Roosevelt urged rapid action on a congressional resolution requesting information about the discharge of Black Twenty-fifth Infantry soldiers tied to the Brownsville riot. He indicated approval for either the Penrose or Foraker resolution.
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Senate
Baron Rosen
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Penrose
Foraker
Measure to Dismiss Negroes From the Army
Washington reports Slayden’s bill to discharge all Army personnel who are Negro or of Negro descent by June 30, 1907 and to bar future enlistment or appointment of Negroes. Democratic member Layden leads the measure amid strong opposition and expected floor battle.
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Washington
Slayden
United States
Llaydén
Stolen Sam Worth Teny Thousand Dollars Reported
A dispatch from Palestine Texas says train robbers on a Cotton Belt train near Eylan siding took about 110000 from the messenger's safe. Pacific Express officials withhold details while a messenger book suggests this sum. Local Cotton Belt funds of about 80000 were also mentioned as sent to General Treasurer 8 C Johnson in St Louis. Senator Balfey denies remarks attributed to him and plans an Austin statement.
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Cotton Belt and
Pacific Express
Texarkana
Cotton Belt Tailway
Pacific Express Company
Messenger Grissette
Dispatch
Chicago
Record-Herald
Palestine
Tex
Eylan Siding
Treasury Department
Cotton Belt
Tyler
C. Johnson
St. Louis
Dallas
Balfey
Austin
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Bryan, Texas
G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
Albert W. Wilkerson
S. Derden
E. W. Crenshaw
Owensboro
James Wilson
Anti-Equity Society
Sterling
Emmet @ Maloney
Shoe of the
Punter & Chatham
Yokoham
Ghac Grant
Sam
Jno. M. Lawrence & Co
Bryan
Bundie
CIFT
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Joe B
Reed
Jor B. Reed
W. C. Fountain
Burt Norwood
W. H. Lawrence
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