Governor's Message Promises Prosperity and Tax Reform
The governor's message outlines strong state finances with a large cash balance and broad assets in the school fund. It endorses revising school laws to improve facilities, expanding asylums, considering an Industrial School for girls at San Marcos or Denton, and highlights A and M College growth. It calls for a just libel law and tax reform to ensure fair taxation and potential reduction of ad valorem rates.
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Eagle
San Marcos
Denton
A. and M. College
Gov. Sayers
Health official letter backs Brazos county on smallpox control
Dr W F Blunt state health officer exonerates Brazos county health officer Dr Geo R Tabor, saying the criticism of his administration stems from policy to abandon smallpox quarantine. The letter conveys support and cites the need for continued disease control measures.
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Austin Tex
Blunt
Austin
Tex
Geo. R. Tabor
Bryan
Brazos County
W. F. Blunt
Fearful storm ends as Russie survivors reach shore
After a night of peril the French steamer Russie stranded near Faraman, Algeria, was rescued as 51 passengers and 20 crew were landed. A lifeboat was twice battled through surf, bringing women and a baby to safety at the lighthouse where all were sheltered.
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Faraman
Oran
Algeria
Two Deaths Reported In Separate Cities
In Chicago Margaret Donavan aged 26 drank carbolic acid after learning there was no hope for her blindness. In Longview Sam Flanagan former postmaster drank prussic acid and handed the bottle to Deputy U S Marshal Wylie Butler, dying before help arrived.
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Chicago
Margaret Donavan
Mary Donavan
Minnesota
Longview
Tex
Sam Flanagan
United States
Wylie Butler
Tyler
Buttler
Flanagan
Detectives doubt Newport bank thief fled New Orleans
New Orleans detectives say Frank Brown who fled after stealing 195000 from Newport bank may have left the city after attending races. Some suspect the claim is to lure him into the open.
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New Orleans
Frank Brown
Newport
Death of four year old in orphan asylum fire
Rochester reporter notes Hyman Superston aged 4 died from pneumonia after smoke inhalation from Tuesday morning fire at the orphan asylum. He was the thirty first victim. Remaining injured victims are expected to recover.
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Rochester
N. Y
Hyman Superston
Therphan Asylum
Treasure Search Ends as Prospect Fails in San Francisco
Charles Bellinger, who joined Wilson Wright on a quest for 190000 dollars of buried treasure on clairvoyant advice, has returned home to Middletown. Wright did not locate any treasure.
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Middletown
N. Y
Charles Bellinger
Wilson Wright
San Francisco
Wright
Rear Admiral Thomas F. Phelps Dies in Washington
New York report says Rear Admiral Thomas F. Phelps of Washington D C died Thursday night from pneumonia. He served in the United States Navy and was a figure in wartime command roles.
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New York
Thomas F. Phelps
Washington, D. C
Powers Divided as Nations Split over China Negotiations
London reports show Austria and Britain aligning against United States aims in China while Russia withdraws. Germany spurns US plan for a Washington conference yet favors Pekin talks. Berlin notes Germany rejected submitting indemnities and treaties to a Washington conference, preferring accelerated negotiations at Pekin.
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London
Vienna
United States
State Department
Washington
Daily Telegrapher
China
England
Transvaal
Russia
Daily Telegraph
France
America
Triple Alliance
Berlin
Germany
Elswhere
Pekin
Foreign Office
Chinese peace treaty signing not officially confirmed
Washington January 11 The state department says it cannot officially confirm reports that Chinese envoys have signed a peace treaty. The lack of confirmation leaves the status uncertain and details unavailable.
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Washington
State Department
Democrats fail to nominate long term senator in Clark caucus
In Helena Democrats circulated five petitions for a caucus nominating W A Clark as the sole candidate but only 67 of 92 members answered roll call, short of the required majority. The Helena delegation was absent, and the meeting adjourned without action, causing a sensation in Clark’s stronghold. In Chicago prices for fresh meats hit January highs with cattle hogs and sheep on market and porter house steak at 22 cents per pound.
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Helena
Mont
W. A. Clark
Legislative Hall
Clark
Chicago
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