Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed Dies at 58 in Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed, ex-speaker of the U S House and longtime Republican leader, died in Washington at 12 10 am after kidney trouble. Born in Portland Maine October 18 1839 he served 22 years in Congress resigning in 1899 to practice law. He led in Congress from 1869 and earned the nickname Reeds Rules.
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Mr. Reed
Remains of Thomas Reed Laid in Arlington Hotel
The body of Thomas Brackett Reed lay in the Arlington hotel Sunday as crowds of sympathizers, including President and Mrs. Roosevelt and many officials, paid calls. The casket bore two floral gifts from Mrs. Reed and from the White House, and the body was later moved to the railroad station for transport to Portland Maine.
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Dawes Commission Arrives at Tuskahoma and Alabama Settlers
Alabama immigrants reach Palestine Texas to settle in Anderson county. Dawes commission arrives at Tuskahoma Oklahoma. In St Louis Mrs James R Abernathy falls asleep reading a newspaper. doctors suspect cerebral hemorrhage and monitor her condition as she may awaken next Thursday. Believers in spiritualism gather around her bed hoping for signs.
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St. Louis
James R. Abernathy
Thomas Nast Dies in Guayaquil Noted Cartoonist
Consul General Thomas Nast dies after three days of illness in Guayaquil Ecuador. He was interred with the stars and stripes as mourners including the governor and American colony attend the funeral. The death recalls his stature as a notable cartoonist and respected figure.
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Guayaquil
Eucador
Nast
Lone Wolf to Be Terminus as Citizens Donated Land
The Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway will establish Lone Wolf Oklahoma as a terminus for a set period after locals contributed 330 acres for division facilities. The company plans extensive improvements and intends to start laying rails within thirty days. The editor notes this follows a community effort to expand rail service in the region.
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Ee Fort Worth
Tyeez
Taree G. P
T.A
T. Dallas
Texas
Fiesta Opens Across Mexico Region With Bull Fight
El Paso December 8. The fiesta in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe began Saturday across the southern republic. Juarez celebrated with a bloody bull fight and the opening of about 100 gambling booths where bets ranged from one peso to 1000 pesos.
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Juarez
Convicts to Harvest Cane on Brazoria Farm
In Austin on December 8 a group of fifty state convicts will gather the cane crop on the William Clemens farm in Brazoria County. The farm is Texas property.
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Austin
William Clemens
Brazoria County
Texas
Knocked Down and Robbed at Beaumont Depot
H. M. Becker, a Nederland prominent citizen, was knocked senseless at a Beaumont Kansas City Southern depot. His $690 purse vanished. the assailant remains at large.
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H. M. Becker
Nederland
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Hand Shot Away Near Waco
Henry Faulks Jr. was hunting near Waco when a gun discharged and his left hand was blown off. Local authorities reported the accident occurred taking place in the vicinity of the city on December 8.
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Waco
Tex
Henry Faulks, Jr
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