Debate Over Indian Bill Divides House as Wheeler Outbursts Echo
The House clash over the Indian appropriation bill follows Wheeler of Kentucky denouncing Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote. Gillett and others condemn the language yet support Wheeler, who cites London letters praising his remarks. Senate passes several measures including pensions, defenses, and Nevada relief. bill sent to conference.
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French Republic
Arrest of Indians on Wolf Creek
In Indian Territory near Muskogee on February 19 deputies captured a band of 32 armed Creeks on Wolf Creek near Henrietta. Among them were Principal Chief Lahtah Macco and Second Chief Joe Wack Toche. Prisoners are en route to Muskogee jail as warrants for nearly 200 others are issued. The seizure follows a raid to rescue Ish Haracher surrounded near Beggs by Crazy Snake’s band. News arrived late due to off rail and telegraph lines.
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I. T
Ish Haracher
Beggs
Crazy Snake
Eufaula
Grant Johnson
Wolf Creek
Henrietta
Lahtah Macco
Joe Wack Toche
Senate directs civil service report on employee apportionment
Soon after the senate convened a resolution offered by Mr. Tillman was adopted directing the civil service commission to transmit to the senate a statement showing the distribution of government employees by state and DC, with percentages of employees in the departments.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Civil Service Commission
States
District of Columbia
Arkansas Congressman Seeks Territorial Government for Indian Territory
In Washington on February 19, Mr. Little, ranking minority member of the Indian committee, urged Congress to address an anomaly in the Indian Territory where 397,000 white men have no voice in government. He proposed establishing a territorial form of government there.
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Little
Arkansas
Indian Committee
Congress
Harper jailed in Durango over shooting on railroad site
George Harper, in charge of a Santiago commissary on the Mexican International railroad extension, is jailed in Durango awaiting word on a shooting last Saturday. Officials say the killing may be justifiable, details are sparse. He is the son of Rev. John L. Harper of San Antonio and known in southwest Texas.
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Tex
George Harper
Santiago
Durango
Mexican International Railroad
John L. Harper
San Antonio
Texas
Smallpox Outbreak Reported at Rexion Peris Tex
Four or five smallpox cases have developed at Rexion Peris Texas as of February 19, sparking health concerns. Authorities urged vigilance and possible vaccination amid the outbreak.
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Peris, Tex
County health officer orders isolation to curb disease spread
Dr. Thomas Moody, county health officer, visited the scene to arrange isolation for patients. The steps aim to prevent further transmission and protect the community from the outbreak.
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Thos. Moody
Moore Sues Hickey and Post for 6500 Damages
Oklahoma City on February 19 reports John E. Moore filed a lawsuit against saloonkeeper Harry Hickey and bartender Joseph Post seeking 6500 in damages. The petition states Moore was assaulted and badly beaten while in Hickey's saloon.
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O. T
John E. Moore
Harry Hickey
Joseph Post
Hickey
Spiritualist medium held for grand jury on swindle charge
Texarkana report says a Fort Worth medium arrested there was brought back on a warrant charging swindle. A 65 year old widow says he defrauded her of 46 dollars after she paid 48 dollars to help locate a hidden treasure supposedly buried by her deceased husband. The trial was before Justice P G Henry and he remained held for the grand jury in 1000 dollars. The case has stirred Texarkana as the medium drew many local female clients during a two week stay.
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Texarkana
Tex
Fort Worth
P. G. Henry
Running Cattle Out
Captain Jack Ellis and a squad of Indian police collect the tribal cattle tax from non-citizen owners in Marietta Indian Territory. Tax is 25 cents per head annually. many stockmen are in arrears and some herds have been driven across the Red River into Texas. Hundreds of cattle including numerous beef steers have crossed the border. The impact on owners and future actions remain the hour’s question in the area.
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Marietta
I. T
Jack Ellis
Indian Police
Red River
Texas
Site chosen for girls' industrial school in Denton
Denton Feb 19. C B Colquitt and Rosser Thomas of the subcommittee selected the Collin Lattimore tract in the northwestern city area for the girls' industrial school. The plan calls for land valued at 12 000 dollars plus 18 000 dollars in cash, totaling 30 000 dollars. Abstract to be sent to the attorney general for review and approval.
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Denton
Tex
Messrs. C. B. Colquitt
Rosser Thomas
Collin-Lattimore
Grocers Strike Over Telephone Rates in Brownwood
In Brownwood Texas on February 19 the Retail Grocers and Butchers association ended a meeting with a demand for a $2 monthly telephone rate for business houses rather than the existing $3. A committee was appointed to confer with the exchange but grocers and butchers went on strike and had their phones disconnected.
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Brownwood
Tex
Tragic Suicide of Juan Esquival in San Antonio
Juan Esquival a 23 year old scion of a prominent Mexican family in San Antonio ended his life with a 38 caliber pistol through the left breast. He died within an hour after the shot and reportedly said he killed himself due to unrequited affection.
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San Antonio
Juan Esquival
Esquival
School Funds Unexpended Despite Bond Investments
Austin February 19 The board of education has spent heavily on the school fund by purchasing bond issues yet a sizable amount remains unexpended.
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Austin
Board of Education
Investment of permanent school fund nears $400,000 mark
The Crean uw plans to invest the slightly over $400,000 permanent school fund as rapidly as possible, aiming to maximize returns for educational needs.
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Ine Im
Crean Uw Wie Permanent School
Clockmaker Mr Keogh Found Dead On Prairie Road
Madisonville Texas February 19 An elderly clock and watch repairman was found dead on Roger s prairie road about two and a half miles from town, appearing to have died several days ago.
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Madisonville
Tex
Keogh
Roger
Prairie Road
William M. Tweed Dies in Stamford at 55
Stamford, Feb 19 William M Tweed son of the late Tammany leader dropped dead at his home from heart disease He formerly ran a hotel in New York and later retired to Stamford His wife and daughter survive him
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Stamford, Conn
William M. Tweed
Bierstadt the Artist Dead in New York at 72
Albert Bierstadt the artist died at his New York residence aged 72. He was renowned for landscape paintings and helped popularize the Hudson River School style.
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Bierstadt
New York
Albert Bilerstadt
City Market Beef and Meat Trade Ad
Beef pork mutton and market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. I will buy only the best animals and employ export meat cutters. A portion of your patronage will be appreciated.
To Cure Malaria in Four Days Quiroria Drug Ad
A Bryan Texas druggist promotes Quiroria claiming malaria fever and bills cured in four days. All druggists authorize refunds if it fails. Price fifty cents per package. M H James advertised as the leading druggist in Bryan.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
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