Deserters Hanged in Philippines After Roosevelts Refusal
Two soldiers Edmond A. DuBose and Lewis Russel of company E Ninth cavalry were executed in the Philippines for desertion to the enemy during operations in Albay. President Roosevelt declined to intervene after consulting the secretary of war, sending a cable to General Chaffee.
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Washington
Philippines
Edmond A. DuBose
Lewis Russel
Ninth Cavalry
Albay
Roosevelt
Secretary of War
Gen. Chaffee
Fire destroys Bodican Lumber mill at Stamps
A large Bodican Lumber Co mill at Stamps was burned, injuring several workers and threatening planers and kilns. Loss tied at $100,000 with $55,000 insured most via Texarkana agencies. Fire started by a dry pipe. rebuild planned at the site.
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Texarkana
Tex
Bodican Lumber Company
Stamps
Bodican Company
Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad
Statehood hearing nears end with exec session planned
In Washington on February 8 the house committee on territories nears completion of its statehood hearing. The committee will meet in executive session on February 21 to draft a report on pending statehood bills. Democrats favor statehood for all three territories. Republicans may oppose Arizona and New Mexico, while Oklahoma shows strongest backing.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas to sue Gulf Colorado Santa Fe for extortion
The state moves to sue the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway in two extortion cases with penalties ranging from 500 to 5000 dollars each. The suits concern shipments of corn from Texarkana to Goldthwaite where the railroad allegedly charged 25 cents per 100 pounds though the maximum common-rate was 12 and a half cents.
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Austin, Feb
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Company
Railroad Commission
Texarkana
Goldthwaite
Santa Fe
Common Point
Tory
Bonham Faces Water Famine as Reservoir Dips
Bonham Texas suffers a looming water famine as the city reservoir and power pool fall to record lows. The city plans to address the shortage by curtailing water use and seeking new supplies while the Planters’ water agreement with the city light plant is reviewed.
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Tex
Bonham
Unclear Local Fatality Report From La Grange Area
A fragmentary La Grange item reports Joe Cruz dying after a fire on a farm owned by J. Chopping Wood. The narrative mentions Cruz sleeping near a hollow tree and being killed when a burning log fell or collapsed, with the event described as peculiar.
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la Grange
Joe Cruz
Ratcliffe Texas Father Mourns Fatal Campfire Burn Death
A fragmentary report from Ratcliffe Texas describes a girl badly burned around a campfire site. She died Friday from her injuries after being rushed to care and treatment by local authorities.
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Ratcliffe
Tex
Rail race to control Central railroad line heats up
Two rival rail firms Santa Fe and Rock Island race to secure possession of the Central railroad line extending from Paso, Tex to the City of Mex, with reports the line is on the market.
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Kansas City
The
Central Railroad
Fran Paso
Tex
Mex
Ars Santa Fe
Rock Island Rail
Tragedy in Juarez Woman Dies After Poisoning
El Paso reports Rosa Abacato of Juarez drank carbelic acid and died after nine hours of agony. Relatives here refuse to believe the death was self inflicted despite unknown cause of death.
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el Paso
Tex
Rosa Abacato
Juarez
Senate Sets Conference on Urgent Deficiency Bill
The Senate rejected House amendments to the urgent deficiency bill and named Hale, Allison, and Teller as conferees after a Friday speech by Mr. Turner on Philippine questions. A $200,000 public building appropriation for Newcastle Pa was passed at Quay's request.
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Quay
Washington
Turner
Senate
House
Hale, Allison
Teller
Newcastle
Pennsylvania
Patterson
Colorado
Gov. Taft
Philippine Commission
Taft
Senate committee reports public building bills value listed
Washington Feb 8 the senate committee on public buildings and grounds reported favorably the following bills for public buildings Gennesque Tex 380000 Selma Ala 100000 Reno Nev 70000 New Orleans La 1250000 Durham Nc 100000 Georgetown S C 100000 Memphis Tenn addition 200000
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Postofice
Washington
Senate Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Gennesque
Tex
Selma
Ala
Reno
Nev
New Orleans
Durham
N. C
Georgetown
S. C
Memphis
Tenn
House Pays Tribute to Late Representative Robert Burke
Washington on February 8 the House paused all business to honor the memory of Texas congressman Robert Burke with tributes and remarks from lawmakers.
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Washington
House
Robert Burke
Texas
Britain Braces for Severe Snow Storms Across Isles
Snow storms and dense fog sweep Great Britain in the worst weather seen in twenty years. London faced darkness as traffic halted and Thames and Mersey navigation became perilous. Outdoor work halted in many districts while rail and road travel ran with difficulty. Scotland and Wales report complete communication blocks.
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London
Great Britain
Thames and
Mersey
Scotland
Wales
White House says president remains with ailing son
The White House released a noon statement stating the president’s son is in favorable condition. Doctors advise the president not to travel to Charleston or Groton within six days to avoid upsetting the boy, who is not in immediate danger. The president has canceled his Charleston trip per doctors’ request.
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Washington
White House
Charleston
Groton
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends With Exchange of Shots
An attempt to rob the Gap National Bank in Gap Pa ended when town watchman David Stamix exchanged shots with burglars. The robbers fled without loot. One suspect was arrested at Parkersburg and brought to Lancaster with a facial wound.
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Lancaster
Gap National Bank
Gap
David Stamix
Parkersburg
Radel Ye Demands Damages from Governor Orman
Secretary of State Hay at Washington seeks investigation of last summer's mob destruction of William Radcliffe's buildings on Grand Mesa Lake in Colorado. Radcliffe, an Englishman, appealed to the British Ambassador Pauncefote for redress demanding 55000 dollars from Colorado.
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Denver
Orman
Hay
Washington
William Radcliffe
Grand Mese Lake
Radcliffe
Pauncefote
Colorado
Straw Bondsman Sentenced in New York Case
Walter Fern, a straw bondsman, was sentenced by Judge Foster to six years and ten years of hard labor at May Nelson for fraud connected to a straw bond scheme. The court's decision marks a harsh penalty for the professional fraudster.
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Straw Hondsman
York
Walter H. Fern
Foster
Court hears claim of squandered inheritance leaving woman penniless
A witness testified that the defendant admitted spending eleven thousand dollars belonging to his client, resulting in her financial ruin and penniless state.
Civil War Engineer H. B. Grant Dies at 65
H B Grant aged 65 on Beauregard's staff Miss Laibel Feb 8. Civil engineer and West Point graduate. Served as captain of engineers on Beauregard's staff during Civil War. Took part in siege of Charleston and defense of Macon and Savannah. He later engineered the new St Louis bridge.
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Laibel
Miss
H. B. Grant
West Point
Engine Blows Up at Risley Bros Rock Crusher
A steam engine at Risley Bros rock crusher in Jacksboro Texas exploded injuring no one nearby. The incident occurred Friday tearing out one end of the engine. In Illinois the fish commission will not issue ice fishing permits unless supervised by a fish warden or deputy.
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Jacksboro, Tex
Risley Bros. Rock Crusher
The
Illinois Fish Commission
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