Washington Celebrates Centenary of Federal Government
Washington marks the hundredth anniversary of moving the seat of government from Philadelphia. President McKinley hosts governors and dignitaries at the executive mansion and later attends joint Senate House exercises. A parade, unveilings, and receptions color the city as flags and bunting adorn national buildings. Notables include governors from Oklahoma Arkansas New York Louisiana and Tennessee with President McKinley attending multiple events. Governor McMillin of Tennessee remains briefly in Washington due to his father’s death in Kentucky.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
Adams
House
McKinley
Executive Mansion
Executive
White House
States
Territories
Jorcoran Gallery of Art
Bingham
United States Army
Shaw
Town
H. B. McFarland
Board of
District Commissioners
Barnes
Oklahoma
Jones
Arkansas
Otero
New Mexico
Roosevelt
New York
Telegraph pioneer Robert Tighe dies in New York
Robert Tighe born in Dublin and noted for establishing the first telegraphy system in South America dies at his New York home. He served in the Forty-ninth New York regiment during the Civil War, later worked for E N Ryan & Co., and spent 18 years in this city after moving to Peru to set up telegraph networks.
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New York
Robert T. Tighe
South America
Dublin
Forty-ninth Regiment
E. N. Ryan & Co
Peru
Outlaw Chief Tacket Sentenced 10 Years for Theft Burglary
Wichita reports Bill Tacket, once jailed and escaped, convicted of horse stealing and burglary in January 1899 and sentenced to Lansing penitentiary for ten years after recent capture near Woodward Oklahoma. Oklahoma City notes Martin Bates found guilty of first degree murder in the Kid White case at El Reno and to be sentenced by Judge Irwin.
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Wichita
Kan
Bill Tacket
Lansing
Woodward
O. T
Oklahoma City
Martin Bates
Kid White
el Reno
Bates
Irwin
S. D
Harry Tier
Homestake Mining Company
Sheriff Wood
Evanston
Wyo
Hilliard
J. B. Wheeling
Knox and De Wet in running fight near Keddersburg
General Knox reports from Helvetia that he is in a running fight with General De Wet as Boer forces move toward Keddersburg where a cooperating British column awaits. British casualties: three killed, five wounded, 18 captured. prisoners released. Boers raided Riverton road station on December 1, with pursuit ongoing.
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London
Kitchoner
War Office
Pretoria
Knox
Helvetia
de Wet
Keddersburg
Kitchener
Barberton
Riverton Road
El Paso and Rock Island railroad incorporation filed
Articles filed at Santa Fe New Mexico for the El Paso and Rock Island railroad from Carrizozo to Santa Rosa to connect with major lines. Capital set at 2.5 million dollars. Fort Worth reports Rock Island El Paso extension starting January. Austin charter sought for Texas division entering Sherman county north line and extending 110 miles south through Sherman Dalal Hartley counties.
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el Paso
Tex
Santa Fe
N. M
el Paso and
Rock Island
Carrizozo
Santa Rosa
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago Rock Island and Mexico
Texas
Fort Worth
Austin
State
Sher- Man
Sherman
Dallam
Hartley
Green's Prairie News Roundup December 11
Health remains good in Green's Prairie as cool weather and scarce news prevail. Residents discuss hunting moves for wild meat shipments to Wellborn, local moves and visits, a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs John Wilson, and extends Christmas wishes to the Eagle office and readers.
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Green's Prairie
Uc Iminuil
Mort
Rock Veairie
Dutch George
Lon Willams
Sam Lee
Julies Barton
Rock Prairie
Emmet Brunson
Cart Wheel Prairie
Martha Holand
Green Jolly
John Wilson
Joe Watson
Peach Creek
W ‘A. Kidson
Green Prairie
Joe Ellis
Bryan
Bo McSwain
Wilson
WS. Dixon
G. E. Orr and
Wother
G. R. Dixon
the Eagle
Hanks
Thompson Creek Ordains Two Deacons In Sunday Service
Thompson Creek reports crops gathered in the county and farmers preparing for next year. William Campbell of New York, once a local, plans to return and rebuild on his old site. Rev. B C Thompson delivered the ordination sermon at 11, ordaining two deacons as the presbytery members including Revs R D Wilerson, S C Martin, S R McClung, and J D Conway participated.
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Thompson Creek
William Campbell
New York
C. Thompson
New Madrid County Names New School Commissioner
Jefferson City Mo December 12 Governor Stephens appoints Mary O Richards as school commissioner for New Madrid County to replace J R Alexander who resigned Harrisburg Pa December 12 The legislature is in session Republican caucus on Senator will be held January 1 Quay claims advantage due to agreement with Democrats
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Jefferson City
Stephens
Mary O. Richards
New Madrid County
J. R. Alexander
Harrisburg
Quay
Church Dinner Followed by Sermon and Lord’s Supper
Congregation gathered for a dinner then reassembled at 2 30 for Rev. R D Wilson to preach. Visitors included C G C Dulaney and family from Bryan, Jack Me, Gregor from Wellborn, M Brockman and others from Kurten, J M Peters and wife from Saint’s Rest, and L E Brockman family. There will be singing Sunday at 2 and a prayer meeting Sunday night. all invited.
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R. D. Wilson
C. GC. Dulaney
Bryan
Jack Me
Gregor
Wellborn
M. Brockman
Kurten
J. M. Peters
Saint’s Rest
The New Road to Bryan Holiday Excursions
The C. W. and B. V. advertises the best through service for Bryan residents during holiday excursions. Ask agents for full particulars.
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Bryan
Begin the new year by taking the Eagle
A brief caption notes a New Year push to seize the lead as the Eagle program plans renewed efforts to secure top standings. The item hints at a strategic push but provides few concrete details beyond the phrasing.
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Saengerfest Hall
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Muscher
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Merida
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Cairo
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Etta Killman
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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Brogdon's Market
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