Plucky Galveston Shows Trade Revival After Disaster
Baltimore reports five year galveston exports valued at 74 333 797 in 11 months surpassing 1895 figures by 38 400 564 with imports 1 860 3450 higher. cotton exports soar with 303 340 bales, cotton seed meal 69 729 tons, seed oil 8 950 082 gallons. grain 12 796 406 bushels. freight and port activity rise as southern rail and shipping expand post cyclone effects.
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Baltimore
Galveston
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Savannah
Brunswick
Atlantic
Isthmian Canal
Marines Move To Guard Isthmus Of Panama In War Time
Washington reports the Iowa and Philadelphia will sail from San Diego to patrol the Isthmus of Panama to ensure free transit. The move follows Colombia's civil unrest, under an old treaty allowing U S troop landings if needed. Marines may be landed as required.
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Washington
Iowa
Philadelphia
San Diego
Cal
Colombia
Navy
Kautz
Panama
United States
Steamer Kildona Clears with 1100 Mules for Cape Town
New Orleans dispatch reports the steamer Kildona cleared on Friday carrying 1100 mules bound for Cape Town. The shipment constitutes a large livestock export moving from the port amid regular trade activity.
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New Orleans
Kildona
Cape Town
Labor Federation Ends Morning Session With Reports And Resolutions
The American Federation of Labor session heard the executive council report criticizing child labor laws, street railway treatment in St Louis, and actions by La Resistencia in Tampa. It adopted a June 4 1901 deadline to expel dual local bodies, backed machinists wage class change, and urged state and federal constitutional petition reforms.
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Louisville
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Duncan
Ryort
St. Louis
la Resistencia
Tampa
Fla
Chicago Federation of Labor
Committee On
Federation
International Association of Machinists
Department of Rules
Queen Victoria reported failing health in Windsor dispatch
A Windsor dispatch to The World says anxiety grows over Queen Victoria with her appetite loss and sleepless nights after learning of Empress Frederick's cancer. Doctors ordered her to avoid the morning ride and use a closed carriage for park drives. Court circles note her condition as deteriorating despite London papers claiming usual health.
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New York
Windsor
England
Frederick
Queen Victoria
London
New Eye Disease Epidemic Reported in Chicago
Chicago officials report a new infectious eye disease resembling pink eye is spreading across the city. An eye specialist notes cases emerged about a month ago and have accelerated in the last two weeks, possibly linked to street dust from the windy season.
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Chicago
Murdered a Child in Brooklyn Home
Nurse Alice O Donnel visited James and Mrs Jones in Brooklyn Friday night and killed their 15 month old Arthur Jones by slashing his throat with a razor. She escaped as police search continues. Manila bill aims to regulate imports and exports with new duties and penalties. explosives and adulterated wines banned. In Texas a siege yields 52 prisoners captured near San Antonio and San Benito. others escape after gunboat pursuit.
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New York
Alice O'Donnel
James Jones
Brooklyn
Arthur Jones
Miss O’donnel
Manila
Philippine Commission
United States
San Antonio
San Benito
Thirtyseventh
la Gunade Bay
Uganda railroad contracts force orders to America
London dispatch reports Sir Harry Johnston, Uganda commissioner, stating that railroad officials must issue orders to the United States for bridges locomotives and other rolling stock because British firms cannot meet demand in a reasonable time.
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London
Uganda
Harry Johnston
Foreign Office
America
Jessie Morrison Faces Court In Self Defense Plea
Jessie Morrison testified in Eldorado claiming she killed Mrs. Castle in self defense after a confrontation at the Castle home. She described prior relations, disputed prosecution testimony, and said Mrs. Castle provoked the fight by accusing her of trying to separate Castle and his wife.
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Jessie Morrison
Mrs. Castle
Olin Castle
Morrison trial jury instructed on degrees of murder and manslaughter
The jury in Jessie Morrison's murder trial of Mrs. Olin Castle were instructed by Judge Shinn to convict possible on first or second degree murder or first to fourth degree manslaughter. Sentences range from six months to two years in prison. The note also covers other city reports from Houston Brussels Lincoln and London.
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el Dorado, Kas
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Shinn
Civil government planned for Transvaal and Orange Free State
A House of Commons announcement states a civil government will surely be established in the Transvaal and Orange River colonies, signaling control and administration changes in the region. The statement underscores formal governance expectations for the colonies.
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Lain
House of Commons
Transvaal
Orange River
Fire destroys arsenal workshops and relics in Cherbourg
A fire at the Cherbourg arsenal destroyed several workshops and many relics including Napoleon's launch. Damage is estimated at 2,000,000 francs.
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Cherbourg
Napoleon
Rail line deaths and diplomatic notes from December dispatches
A Stillwater area section hand John White side was killed by a fellow worker on the Oklahoma and Eastern railroad. An engine collision on the Grand Trunk near Inglewood Junction killed five section men. Diplomats expect an amicable settlement to the Portuguese Netherland dispute. The czar’s health improvement remains steady.
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Guthrie
O. T
John Whiteside
Oklahoma and Eastern Railroad
Stillater
Inglewood Junction
Ont
Grand Trunk Railway
Here
Willis and Coleman announce end of sittings after December 20
The notice states that following the decision to move, no further sittings will occur after December 20. It thanks the public for liberal patronage and is signed Willis and Coleman.
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Willis & Coleman
Dee
Holiday excursions and festival dates across cities
I. and G. N. expansion announces holiday excursions to Mexico and the Southeast with sale dates December 20 21 22 for long distance trips and December 23 24 25 26 31 and January 1 for local routes. Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival runs December 10 to 14 in Houston with other events in Chicago December 1 to 8 for livestock expo and Masonic Grand Lodge meetings in Houston December 3 to 14. For rates and limits contact agents or G J Prick.
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Mexico
Houston
Texas
Chicago
Ills
Masonic Grand Lodge
G. J. Prick
G. P
Palestine
Tex
For Sale Two Hundred Acres Near Bryan
For sale two hundred acres of land on my place two miles southwest of Bryan mostly prairie land about 40 acres in timber the balance in cultivation including eight tenement houses four wells and cribs and a well producing nicely situated Also my residence in southern part of Bryan a nice roomy house six acres of land a nice young orchard several lots of gardens good barn and sheds Anyone wanting to buy will call and see me W W Griffin 27
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Bryan
W. W. Griffin
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