Belton cotton factory shows town model for Texas
A 15 year old cotton factory near Belton employs over 100 workers and pays about 35000 dollars annually in skilled labor with products sold in advance for profit. A Goldthwaite mass meeting approved employing negro laborers by the new oil mill company. Berlin reports reveal harsh interrogations by magistrates and a Berlin teacher confessing to three murders when confronted with bones.
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Belton
Texas
Goldthwaite
New Oil Mill Company
Berlin
Roosevelt backs punishment for Brownsville troops
The Eagle states most Americans will support President Roosevelt as he determine punishment for the Brownsville outrage. Senator Culberson is praised for backing the president’s policy to preserve army discipline and honor and provide protection.
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Eagle
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Senator Culberson
Rhetoric on Civil Rights and Federal Action
The article argues that intelligent and law abiding Black citizens should welcome presidential action in the South. It asserts that the president will benefit their race by curbing the vicious and lawless element and promoting safety and redress for defenseless citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Eight Acquitted In Juarez Revolution Trial Return Home
Eight of the twenty two alleged revolutionists arrested in Juarez and moved to Chihuahua for trial have been acquitted and returned home. The other fourteen still await trial.
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Tl Paso
Juarez
Chihuahua
Three Jockeys Fall at New Orleans Fair Grounds
Three jockeys and their mounts fell in the third race at the New Orleans fair grounds on Monday. Two riders were reported somewhat seriously injured. Also reported, Elgin Butter Output for the week reached 639,100 pounds in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Jan
Fair Grounds
Elgin
Baltimore and Ohio Wreck at Terra Cotta Toll Rises
The Terra Cotta Maryland collision between the Baltimore and Ohio passenger train and an extra train leaves estimated dead at fifty three with about sixty injured. Investigations focus on Takoma block operator Milton W Phillips and engineer Hildebrand as authorities seek responsibility.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Terra Cotta
Fredericksburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Todd
Milton W. Phillips
Takoma Block
Phillips
Extra
Hildebrand
Associated Press
Takoma
University Station
University
J T. Kennedy
Takoma Park
Frederick Lemkum
G. T. Galloway
Glidden’s Mishap Delays Transcontinental Run
Missionary Charles J. Glidden traveling by iron-wheeled car from Boston to the City of Mexico wrecks near Tecolote about fifty miles from the city. A stone jammed between rail and guard on a curve, but no one injured. A special train was sent to recover the auto party arriving in the city Monday night.
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City of Mexico
Boston
Charles J. Glidden
Mistionaire
Perly
Tecolote
National
Not Molested Shig-Kei Oka News Sparks Japanese Protest
San Francisco reports Shig-Kei Oka is not molested by US secret service agents while publishers plan another issue of Revolution amid protests from Japanese residents. Also notes Captain Samuel W. Hawkins death in Huntington Tennessee at 62 after Civil War loyalties. Carnegie donates 30000 to Bates College in Lewiston. Burdett Coutts remains to be interred in Westminster Abbey on January 5.
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San Francisco
Shig-Kei
Oka
United States
Secret Service
Revolution
Nashville
Samuel W. Hawkins
Tennessee
Alvin Hawkins
Huntington
Tenn
Hawkins
Westminster Abbey
London
Baroness Burdett Coutts
Winter Spring Social Roundup and Holiday Travel
School resumes December 31 after a weeklong Christmas holiday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Griffin return from Madison county trip. Mrs. J. M. Creed and her son visit Ennis. Mrs. J. A. Parker and Clyde stay with daughter Mrs. A. Arseneaux in China Texas. Little Gus Straub ill, neighbors hope for recovery. Mrs. W. E. Farquhar of Hearne visits her parents in town for the holidays. A prosperous new year to all. Cor.
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C. E. Griffin
Madison County
J. M. Creed
Little Son
Ennis
J. A. Parker
Clyde
A. Arseneaux
China
Texas
Gus Straub
W. E. Farquhar
Hearne
J. B. Neely
Christmas Town Echoes and Travel Reunions
Absent last issue, local residents resume updates with Mr. and Mrs. Jno Bennett and Miss Alice Harrison returning to Crawford after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Elliott. Festive tonight’s singing at Mr. Jas Wilson’s home draws many. Miss Eva McDonald and Prof Jim McDonald return to their school. Eva attends the San Marcos normal. Clarence Elliott heads back to Brazos bottom to work for a year. The English palmist visits town and many await future fortunes with satisfaction. Ophia.
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Jno. Bennett
Alice Harrison
Crawford
E. C. Elliott
Jas. Wilson
Eva
Jim McDonald
San Marcos
Clarence Elliott
Brazos
Ophia
No More Leaky Roofs with Metal Elastic Paint
An advertisement urges homeowners to hire J. B. Stocker for two weeks of roof painting and repairs. It promotes a metal elastic fire and waterproof cement paint and provides a contact phone number 162 35 for service inquiries.
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J. B. Stocker
Freight Train Plows Through Burned Bridge Demolishing Cars
A Frisco freight train plunged through a burned Bird Creek bridge near Holdenville Indian Territory obliterating about twelve coal laden cars. Traffic halted for 36 hours as passengers were moved by wagon. no injuries reported.
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Frisco
Holdenville
I. T
Frisco Road
Bird Creek
Here
Treasure Found In Madrid Obelisk Excavation
In Madrid on January 1 a chest containing treasure valued at 7000 dollars and faded documents of possible historic value was unearthed when the obelisk marking the 1808 French entry into the city was removed.
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Madrid
Rockefeller Gifts Chicago University Near 3 Million
John D Rockefeller presented the University of Chicago with a New Year gift near 3 million dollars. The total to date reaches about 19.42 million, with 2.7 million added to the endowment and 217 thousand to cover a year's deficit for salaries and department needs. An annual 40 thousand dollar increase for faculty salaries is provided to guide future expansion.
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John D. Rockefeller
University
Chicago
Mr. Rockefeller
John Rockefeller, Jr
Harry Pratt Judson
Guggenheim Named Senate Candidate by Republican Caucus
Simon Guggenheim won Republican caucus support to succeed Thomas Patterson in the United States Senate. The vote was 68 to 1 with 69 Republicans participating. Guggenheim, 39, son of the late Meg Guggenheim of New York, is wealthy and on the executive committee of the American Smelting and Refining Company. He said he would serve Colorado and the country, representing the smelting industry if elected.
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Patterson
Denver
Simon Gugheim
United States
Thomas M. Patt
Oral Assembly
Guglheim
Guggenheim
Meg Guggenheim
New York
Americ Smelting and
Senate
Simon Guggenheim
Colorado
Fatal Fall Claims Mrs Lizzie Near Elberton
Mrs Lizzie, a Atlanta resident, died after falling from a train near Seneca on December 26 and being brought to Elberton by her husband. She passed away on January 1, following the accident.
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Atlanta
Lizzie
Elberton
Seneca
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Saloney
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Chatham
J. W. Howell
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