Special committee reports on York Life affairs criticizes key officers
A New York Life trustees committee reports on internal affairs focusing on W Hamilton the company's legislative agent and A McCall former York Life president. It highlights questioned remits totaling 144000 and 134000 to Hamilton and McCall, calls for action to obtain repayment, and notes McCall's illness delaying information. It says Hamilton is healthy enough to travel but has not disclosed payments and transactions.
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York
New York Life Insurance Com
Thing
W. Hamilton
A. McCall
York Life
Hamilton
McCall
Paris
Ilton and
Diaz In Yucatan Opens New Penitentiary and Hospital
Merida Yucatan February 9 President Diaz formally opened a new penitentiary and hospital the public buildings are large and costly. Convicts showed enthusiasm at the chief magistrate of the republic and a grand ball in honor of the president’s wife drew city and state elites. Diaz at banquet urged Yucatan to continue fiber exports and to begin exporting locally manufactured articles.
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Merida
Yucatan
Diaz
Republc
Bank Failure Hits Bolivar County Bank in Cleveland
The Bolivar County Bank, a state institution in Cleveland Mississippi, did not open on Thursday February 9. Reported assets total 120000 with facilities of 110000 and the cause cited is the inability to collect outstanding applications.
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Cleveland
Miss
Bolivar County Bank
Convention Plans Set For Transmississippi Congress
Kansas City February 9. Executive committee discussed arrangements for the seventeenth annual Transmississippi Commercial congress to be held here this year. Attending were president David R. Francis, and John W. Noble of St Louis and Edwin F Harris of Galveston.
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Kansas City
Transmississippi Commercial Congress
David R. Francis
John W. Noble
St. Louis
Edwin F. Harris
Galveston
French envoy Teigny reports Venezuela events to Jusserand
Washington February 9 M Teigny charge d affaires of France who was expelled from Venezuela by President Castro conferred with the French ambassador Thursday He presented Jusserand with a history of the recent happenings in Venezuela which the ambassador will forward to his government
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Washington
M. Teigny
France
Venezuela
Castro
M. Jusserand
Longworth Bill Favored for Foreign Legations Purchase
The Longworth bill to appropriate 5 million dollars for buying American legations and embassies in foreign capitals was favorably reported by the House Foreign Affairs Committee through a subcommittee.
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Washington
Longworth
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Fire sinks Austrian liner cargo after cotton blaze
A lighter carrying 41 percent bales of cotton from the Austrian steamer Alberta, en route from Galveston, caught fire and sank in Venice harbor. Several bales burned and 210 were water damaged.
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Venice
Alberta
Galveston
Pension appropriation bill advances in House with 139 million
Washington on February 9. The House passed the pension appropriation bill carrying 139,000,000 for pensions and 1,245,000 for administration.
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Washington
House
Senate approves Culberson bill for Houston federal building
Washington February 9 Senate passed a bill by Senator Culberson appropriating 500000 dollars for the erection of a Federal building at Houston Texas.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson
Federal
Houston
Tex
Cotton dips 8 points by Friday morning
New York reports that cotton trading slipped about 8 points by mid Friday forenoon as markets reeled from earlier price shifts.
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New York
Notable Deaths and Incidents Reported in Texas Areas
Multiple regional deaths and incidents are noted: two dogs shot in Clarksville, a child dies from burns near Petty, R. Cathey a Chickasaw ration veteran dies at Sulphur, Joseph Baldwin a Mexican and Civil War veteran dies at Windom, Julius Runge of Galveston buried in Austin, Grandma Trollinger dies in Whitesboro from burns, ex President McCall of New York Life Insurance seriously ill at Lakewood New Jersey, President and Mrs Roosevelt host army and navy reception Thursday night, Congressman Longworth and Miss Alice Roosevelt mentioned.
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R. Cathey
Joseph Baldwin
Windom
Tex
Julius Runge
Galveston
Austin
Grandma” Trollinger
Whitesboro
McCall
Te New York Life Insurance Company
Lakewood
N. J
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Fatal Mine Explosion Kills Twenty Seven in West Virginia
An underground explosion at the Parral mine in Stewart colliery near Oak Hill, West Virginia, on Thursday afternoon killed at least twenty seven of the thirty nine men at work. Rescue efforts continue as air was cut off and gas pockets were blamed for the disaster. Most victims are Hungarian or Negro workers with limited mining experience.
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Charleston
W. Va
Parral
Stewart Colleries
Oak Hill
Kanawha
Incus
Burns With Home Near Cleburne Captain Ross Dies Amid Fire
The home of Captain Jack Ross, three miles north of Cleburne, burned and he perished in the blaze. The 70 year old was found badly charred, living alone with several children and daughters in the area. Authorities suspect a gasoline stove explosion and notes a robbery theory due to a broken safe knob and missing cash. County Attorney Mason Cleveland inspected the scene and an iron safe was opened revealing $348 removed, with $200 in greenbacks and $100 in gold.
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Jack Ross
Mason Cleveland
Farmers' Union Exec Committee Meets at Mineola
The executive committee of the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America met in Mineola Texas on February 9. Chairman Charles S. Parrett reported national issues under discussion and plans to strengthen locals nationwide. Warehousing cotton and other produce and storing grain in cooperative elevators will be reviewed along with organization work.
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Mineola
Tex
The
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Charles S. Parrett
Tarmers
Texas Southern Sold to Eastern Capitalists
L. E. Walker of the Texas Southern railroad sold the road held by receivers to eastern capitalists for about 1.6 million dollars. The line runs from Marshall to Winsboro Texas, with branches totaling over 100 miles. Reports say the price was 1.5 million dollars. The proposed North and South line would run through central Kansas from Canada to the Gulf.
Snow Delays New York Traffic After First Wintered Snow
New York reports the first heavy snowfall of the season with two inches on the ground. Traffic slowed as surface lines struggled after midnight and snow plows cleared principal thoroughfares. Horses still pulled some cars on certain routes. Elevated lines faced delays with trains running slower than schedule. Temperatures stayed above freezing, hindering observation of the eclipse.
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New York
Forced to Suspend in Mahoney City Area Snowbound
Heavy snowfall halts coal mines in the Mahoney City region with eight inches of snow. Trolley traffic is tied up and trains run one to three hours late. A work train on the Mahoney and Hazleton division of the Lehigh Valley railroad is blocked in a cut near the area. Snow locks Schuylkill valley while Reading trolley service is crippled.
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Troley
Mahoney and Hazleton Division
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Schuykill Valley
Reading
Man Found Frozen in Snow Drift Near Duluth
A man named Martin Bricken was found frozen in a snow drift just outside Duluth on Friday morning. A certificate of deposit for $168 was found on the person of the deceased.
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Martin Bricken
Duluth
Minn
Frogen
Emmons Shot Ehler Reveals Shooter in California case
Charles E. Ehler, shot in Bakersfield last December, arrived in Los Angeles and named State Senator J. Emmons of Bakersfield as the shooter. Ehler said Emmons acted over an alleged insult to Mrs. Emmons, while Emmons serves a term in the state penitentiary for wrongdoing at the latest legislative session.
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San Francisco
Examiner
Los Angeles
Charles E. Ehler
Biersfield
Goebel
Frangfort
Mutiny Rumors Focus on Black Sea Fleet Officers
A dispatch from Sebastopol says naval officers are being transferred to the far east to press for an open trial of former Lieutenant Schmidt and to meet service demands. Schmidt commanded the cruiser Otchakiff which mutinied at Sebastopol last November and was sunk by local ships. The trial is delayed. mutiny rumors continue aboard several Black Sea fleet ships, including the battleship Catherine where officers have been arrested.
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Sebastopol
Far East
Marine Ministry
Schmidt
Black Sea
Otchakoff
Odessa
Catherine
Secral
Surprised and Slain in St. Petersburg
Three Putiloff factory workers allied with the Black Hundred were surprised and killed by revolutionary workmen accused of supplying police with lists and aiding arrests. Terrorist actions have surged in the provinces with daily reports of several attempts on officials and police.
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Black Hundred
Putiloff
Juvenile Court Bill Read at Texas Judges Convention
Dallas February meeting of County Judges and County Commissioners Association of Texas approved the draft juvenile court bill to be submitted to the legislature. Judge M. M. Brooks spoke as a gubernatorial candidate and T. B. Love urged a better system for keeping public official accounts.
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Dallas
County Judges
County Commissioners’ Association of Texas
M. M. Brooks
T. B. Love
Dalas County
Ed Johnson Convicted by Tennessee Jury
In Chattanooga on February 9 the jury found Ed Johnson guilty of animal assault on a young woman. The panel deadlocked at first 4 to 4 before reaching a verdict. Public sentiment, previously heated, cooled after the decision.
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Chattanooga
Ed Johnson
Marlin City to Get Artesian Water Bath House Plan
Marlin Texas council approved a contract with Dr. J W Cook for 19 000 gallons daily from the artesian well. He will build a bath house and sanitarium at a cost not less than 6000 dollars. Water use price fixed at 25 dollars per month.
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Council
J. W Cook
Marlin
Cook
Ohio approves Frenier two cent fare bill
Governor Pattison signed the Frenier 2 cent fare bill establishing a maximum rate of 2 cents per mile for passenger transport over distances exceeding five miles in Ohio. The law becomes effective in thirty days.
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Columbus
Pattison
Ohio
Horse Brings High Price at Chicago Auction
John E Madden paid 47000 dollars for Prince Wilbourn at a Chicago special sale. The price ranks among the highest ever paid for a horse.
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Chicago
John E. Madden
Prince Wilbourn
Prohibitionists to Nominate Full County Ticket
Denison reports on February 9 as Prohibitionists announce plans to nominate a full county ticket, signaling organized state and local level ballot activity.
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Denison
Venezuela unrest fears Castro war drive in republic
A traveler from Venezuela reports Castro mobilizing nationwide recruits and issuing orders to call men to colors. He claims many fear revolt, a French blockade looms, and the Venezuelan navy is small with limited defenses.
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Willemstad
Venezuela
Sns
Castro
Republic
Puerto Cabello
Laguaira
Rival Salt Interests Testimony In Utah Church Dispute
Washington witnesses describe how church authority mediates local quarrels among members. C A Smurthwaite of Ogden testifies that he believed his clash with President Smith over rival salt interests could not be resolved through the usual bishop mediated adjustments.
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Waite
Ogden
Utah
A. S. Worthington
Smoot
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Worthington
Smurthwaite
President Smith
Witness
Agnes Mulhall improves after horse accident
Miss Agnes Mulhall daughter of Zack Mulhall shows progress after a horse incident weeks ago. She is stated to be somewhat improved and rests at her father’s farm home in Mulhall Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Agnes Mulhall
Zack Mulhall
Miss Mulhall
Mulhall
Here
Farrington & Whitney Burn in Early Friday Fire
Farrington and Whitney importers and spice grinders at Greenwich and North Moore burned out early Friday. The building and contents were ruined with an estimated loss of 135000 dollars.
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New Yor
Farrington & Whitney
Greenwich and
North Moore Streets
Cotton Harvest Expands Beyond Last Season
Durango Mexico reports the cotton crop for this season exceeds last year due to favorable weather with increased acreage and stronger yields across the region.
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Durango
Mex
Salary Doubled for City Attorney in Denison
Denison notices the city attorney's salary has doubled from 50 to 100 dollars per month effective immediately. This marks a significant pay increase for the municipal legal official.
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Denison
Notorious Chinaman Tries to Enter U S as Japanese
Paso Feb 9. A man with a facial makeup and wig attempted to pass as Japanese to evade immigration at the international bridge. His queue was concealed but authorities detected him and he was sent back to Mexico.
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Fe! Paso
Chinaman
International Bridge
Mevico
Decatur man to establish city telephone system here
Ravia, February 9. R E Mowr of Decatur Texas plans a city telephone system for Ravia. Whit of Denison installed an electric light plant. Tishomingo residents offered to extend a wire from that plant to light up the town.
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Ravia
I. T
R. E Mowr
Decatur
Tex
Whit
Denison
Oklahoma bank robberies linked to two arrests in Muskoree
Muskoree February 9 two men were arrested as authorities say they may know something about a spate of Oklahoma and Indian Territory bank robberies in the last three months. Both suspects are in custody as investigators push to connect the crimes with the wider series of robberies.
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Muskoree
Oicera
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Butler strikes during rabbit hunt ends in tragedy
Otto Co oper of Kaw City Oklahoma was killed instantly when a shotgun discharged during a rabbit hunting errand near his fruit trees. The accident left the top of his head blown away.
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Kaw City
Okla
Otto Cooper
Cooper
Planned Catholic National Council to Meet in Baltimore
Syracuse report notes a reliable ecclesiastical authority saying a plenary or national council of the Roman Catholic church in the United States will be held in Baltimore next month.
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Syracuse
N. Y
U'Horiryv
United States
Baltimore
Jail Full of Crap Shooters in Wexabachie
A February tally reports 103 cases filed from a crap game in Wexabachie all involving Black defendants. Some defendants posted bond while others remain jailed.
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Wexabachie
Judge Rose Accepts Roosevelt Peace Conference Appointment
Little Rock reports Judge Rose has accepted the president's offer to represent the United States at the Hague peace conference, as part of Roosevelt's diplomatic bid.
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Little Rock
Feb
Rose
Roosevelt
Hague
Earliest Horseshoes and the Curse of Scotland
The text notes leather boot origins for horseshoes and that war horses often remained unshod, while metal shoes appear in sixth century tombs. It then mentions the nine of diamonds being dubbed the curse of Scotland due to a royal theft in Mary Stuart’s era and a Scot MP’s vote on malt tax.
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Leo VI
Scotland
Thomas Tegg
London
George Campbell
Burton
Mary Stuart
Doctor Orders Short Walk Before Each Meal
A humorous exchange in which a doctor prescribes a quarter hour walk before meals and a patient balks at walking all day, as printed in Fliegende Blatter.
Fire accident claims life of Akar Vaughn in Grapevine
In Grapevine Texas on February 9 Akar Vaughn died after a burning tree fell on him while clearing land. The incident notes a fatal accident during field work reflecting danger in rural labor.
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Grapevine
Tex
Akar
Vaughn
Propriety and Clothes in East Africa Described
A quoted passage from Eliot's East Africa cites Lama ladies as exceptionally modest, covering faces and using a servant carried tent for concealment. It notes Africa’s female respectability is inversely related to clothing quality, reflecting 19th century misperceptions.
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Africa
Eliot
East Africa
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