Frigid Weather Across Plains and Southwest
A major cold wave hit the Midwest and Southwest on Tuesday with Kansas City dropping 50 degrees to 5 degrees at 7:30 am. Concordia Nebraska zero or below, Oklahoma City 12 above, Fort Smith 28 above, Amarillo 10 above. A Nebraska blizzard stalled trains, crippled rail and telegraph services, and harmed livestock. Northwestern Missouri snow and rain, Water town South Dakota area frozen transit. Sioux City reports blizzard closing schools and stores.
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Kansas City
Concordia
Kan
Oklahoma City
Fort Smith
Amarillo
Tex
Nebraska
Missouri
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Watertown
S. C
Sioux City
Horrible Deaths After Fire Claims Two in Florein
In Florein Louisiana Hoyt Salter four years old had his clothing ignite while playing with fire. His mother, R R Salter, also caught fire while trying to save him. Hoyt died twelve hours after the accident and the mother three hours later. The father was away digging a grave at the time.
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Florein
Hoyt
R. R. Salter
Mr. Salter
King Edward and Queen Alexandra Welcome in Berlin
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra arrived in Berlin from London on Tuesday. Emperor William and officials greeted them warmly as crowds cheered and flags decorated the city for the royal visit. The procession to the palace included the crown prince and other royals, with a band in attendance. The meeting between King Edward and Emperor William was cordial with repeated handclasps. No counter demonstrations occurred.
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Berlin
Kingward
Great Britain
Alexandra
London
William
Prince Henry
Prussia
von Buelow
von Schoef
Queen Victoria Regiment of Dragoons
King Edward
Edward
Emperor William
Mrs Georgia Sampson Indicted for Murder in Wayne County
Mrs Georgia E Sampson was indicted by the Wayne county grand jury for first degree murder in the death of her husband Harry Sampson nephew of Admiral Sampson at Macedonia on November 1. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment and a trial date is to be set in a special term likely next month.
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Harry Sampson
Allyn
Palmeria
Four Texas senators vote no then join roll call
Four senators absent then present added their names to the Monday vote denying intimidation by lobbyists. Sturgeon favors an open meeting as investigation proceeds. The legislature discusses a penitentiary bagging factory bill and considers numerous proposals on taxes four year limits for delinquent taxes and state bonds for school funds.
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Austin
Harper
Weinert
Kellie
Terrell
Bowie
Pauless
Senate
Sturgeon
Thomas
Hudspeth
Perkins
Greer
Watson
State Board of Education
Willacy
House Committee On Asylums
M M. Carrick
E. H. Carr
D. Seag
Dallas
Frank Paschal
San Antonio
Bacon
Saunders
Fort Worth
House Committee On
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
House Committee
Clash At Muskogee Streetcar Clash Endangers Tracks
In Muskogee Oklahoma city officials and workers attacked the Muskogee Electric Traction track to force relocation of tracks. Manager R D Long controlled a car speeding into the wrecked streetcar line while a police guard watched. No injuries reported. Long threatens suspension of traffic and officials warn loss of franchise.
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Muskogee
Okla
Muskogee Electric Traction Company
R. D. Long
Long
Sacramento predicts passage of anti Japanese measures
The Chronicle prints a Sacramento dispatch predicting approval of two bills. One would segregate undesirable aliens in town districts and the other would regulate schools for Japanese. Speaker Stanton’s delay may prevent his influence, raising pressure for immediate action.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
Sacramento
Stanton
Lkely
Unique map of Union blocks prepared for United States launch
Chicago reports J W Dennis assembled forty six one by one foot square blocks from every state forming a map of the Union. Governors sent state woods for the cabin display on the steel steamboat United States to be launched at Manitowoc on Washingtons birthday. Indiana contributes cherry and California red wood. Massachusetts chestnut. Montana pine. Mississippi red gum. Missouri and Arkansas oak. Oklahoma walnut. District of Columbia historic navy yard timber.
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Chicago
J. W. Dennis
Union
United States
Manitowoc
Washington
Indiana
California
Massachusetts
Montana
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Navy Yard
Ferry Steamer Burns to Water Edge in Norfolk Fire
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction ferry running between Willoughby Spit and Old Point Comfort burned to the waters edge at its Willoughby pier. Three crewmen died in their bunks and the pier was destroyed. Cause of the blaze is unknown.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company
Willoughby Spit
Old Point Comfort
Willoughby Pier
Cash stash found in mattress of veteran in Lockport
Lockport authorities report more than 50000 dollars in cash hidden in a mattress on the bed of James Mahar, a Civil War veteran who died Sunday. Mahar, aged seventy four, was an Andersonville prisoner and drew a pension.
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Lockport
N. Y
James Mahar
Andersonville
Senate delays discussion on anti Japanese legislation report
Sacramento February 9 The senate postponed any discussion until Thursday of the committee on legislative communication's report on anti Japanese legislation. The report, based on Governor Gi lette's message opposing such legislation, was submitted last week and placed on file.
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Sacramento
Cal
Senate
Committee On Legislative Communication
Gilette
Fire destroys large Case Packing barn in Fort Worth
Fort Worth February 9 fire destroyed the large Case Packing company barn at North Fort Worth. For a time the main building faced exposure. Manager Cerveny called the blaze incendiary and found quantities of oil around the structure. An investigation is underway.
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Fort Worth
Case Packing Company
North Fort Worth
Cerveny
Lampheet Bros. & Co. File Assignment in Insolvency Court
Cleveland bankers and brokers Lampheet Bros. Co. have filed a deed of assignment in the insolvency court. The assets are stated to be 50000 dollars above liabilities.
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Cleveland, O
Lampheet Bros. &Co
Bank Closed in Benton by Directors Order
Washington Feb 9 the comptroller of the currency announces Coal Belt National Bank of Benton Tl has been closed by order of the directors George Bell appointed receiver
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Coal Belt National Bank of
Benton
George Bell
American Dies in Chile After Forty-Five Years
Charles a , an American resident in Chile for the last forty five years, Passes Away in Chile on February 9.
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Chile
Phas
Charles A
Ie ‘Ile
Call For Condition on National Banks Close Feb Five
The Comptroller of the Currency has issued a call for a statement of condition of national banks at close of business February 5.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Mde
Defends Building Capitol Fireproof and Safe
Caldwell and partners defend Arkansas Capitol as safe and fireproof. George W. Caldwell, George R. Mann, and F. H. Pitkin testify the structure remains sound with minimal floor give during tests. Caldwell asserts bond validity and readiness to complete the project amid past payments to T. L. Cox.
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Little Rock
State Capitol Commission
The
Senate
George W. Caldwell
Caldwell
Chicago
Oregon House split on anti Japanese laws
In Salem on February 9 the legislature showed Senate opposition to anti Japanese bills but a strong pro exclusion faction in the House. One quarter of House members are anti Japanese and push for passage if a resolution reaches the chamber.
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Salem
Ore
Senate
House
Great Conflagration in Norwich Destroys Multiple Buildings
Fire devastated the Shannon office building and the Chelsea Park structure in Norwich on February 9. Several other structures were destroyed with total losses estimated at 300000 dollars.
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Norwich
Conn
Shannon
Chelsea Park
Sixth Venire Ordered in Cooper-Sharp Case
Nashville February 10. Unable to secure a junior Tuesday, a sixth venire of 500 was ordered drawn in the Cooper Sharp case. Court adjourned until Friday.
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Nashville
Cooper- Sharp
Fifty Chickens Stolen in Dallas Henhouse Raid
Dallas report says the henhouse owned by R. L. James was robbed of fifty chickens. Police are investigating the poultry theft as a local crime report.
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Dallas
R. L. James
Four Men Smothered at St Nicholas Washery
Four men were smothered to death at the St Nicholas washery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company in Pottsville Pennsylvania. They were digging at the bottom of the bank when a rush of water swept over them.
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Pottsville, Pa
St. Nicholas
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Texhoma Fire Destroys Part of Town In Windswept Blaze
Texhoma Texas February 9. The town was partially wiped out by a fire in the early hours. Strong winds hampered firemen from gaining control. Dalhart fifty miles west was called for aid. Estimated loss stands at thirty thousand dollars.
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Texhoma
Tex
Dalhart
Kissed away tears in silent waiting room
A tender scene from a Ladies' Home Journal moment shows a man pleading to kiss away the tears as a woman endures a cold. He offers comfort and insists on continuing the treatment, despite her continued suffering.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
City Of Bryan Bonds For Water Light And Sewerage Plant
City ordains issuing bonds totaling 75000 dollars to fund a water light and sewerage plant and refund prior bonds. Voters at Bryan city election on first Tuesday in March 1909 to decide. Interest on bonds set at four percent payable semi annually. Mayor J T Maloney and Secretary J B Hines sign.
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City of
Bryan
City Hall
J. T. Maloney
J. B. Hines
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Sacramento Dispatch
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Bryan, Texas
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State OF Texas
County of Brazos
Albert W. Wilkerson
Rlbert W. Wilkerson
Frep. L. Cavitt
Brazos County
G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
J. W. Exctisu
Capitol of
Venire
C. E. Bullock & Co
Fulton
F. J. Jenkins
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