Why Seays Left Madison County in Ranger Incident
The Houston Chronicle recounts how a confrontation involving a Texas Ranger sparked countywide tension. Captain E B Seay and son M D Seay traveled from Madisonville to Huntsville after an incident where a ranger allegedly attacked M D Seay, fueling calls to recall the officer and sparking renewed controversy over Ranger presence in Madison County. The article begins with details of a fatal Christmas era shooting by gunfire on a Madison county road, involving Gibbs, Wells, and Bruce, and the subsequent arrest of Red Harrell and Horace Carter as accessories.
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Fight over Gibbs killing leads to jail and bail dispute
The incident centers on accusations that Gibbs was lured to a country party trap for shooting. Harrel and Carter were jailed with Harrel later bailed. Seay, Seay relatives, and lawyers defended him while Ranger Dunaway seized Seay’s pistol during the jail visit and assaulted him. Governor Lanham was telegrammed by Seay’s father and allies seeking action.
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Carter
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Assault on citizen sparks demand for investigation in Madisonville
On January 16 one Dunaway, a ranger under Captain McDonald, assaulted M. D. Seay, arresting him for a misdemeanor, disarming, striking him with a pistol, breaking his cheekbone, kicking and cursing him before jail. Citizens urge General Hulen to investigate. Seay and associates name many local residents and officials as parties to the dispute. The mob tension rose. Captain Seay moved his son to Houston after deciding to leave Madisonville, awaiting further action.Alexander N. Seay, Captain Seay, General Hulen, Madisonville, Texas, 1905.
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Austin
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J. F. Tingley
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Wilson Adama
J. H. Heath
J. N. Robinson
J.C. Thompson
R. W. Coombs
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Unprovoked Attack Sparks Request to Arm Constable in Madison County
In a tense claim, a father says he will do anything to quell trouble after an attack on his son. He offers General Hulen a $5,000 bond to prove he can arrest without arms, denouncing Ranger Durang’s stay as unwanted. He questions Gibbs shooting and cites circumstantial links to Harrel.
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Hulen
Exas
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Harrel
County Man Faces Carrying Concealed Weapons Charge
A county man defends his son amid a confrontation describing an assault on him as an outrage. He states he is willing for his son to be arrested for carrying concealed weapons, while the public resents the attack by authorities and endorses local sentiment.
Why the Seays Left
The Seays explain they fled after tension rose in the county over a ranger. They sought gubernatorial intervention to remove the ranger but were refused, prompting them to leave to protect Madison county’s reputation and prevent further trouble.
Fair Directors Meet in First Post election Session
Central Texas fair directors convened with President W S Howell presiding and Secretary Searcy at the desk. They announced standing committees for the new year including Program and Amusements and Exhibits. A further meeting in two weeks will set next fair dates.
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Central Texas
W. S. Howell
Searcy
Howell
Dustless Brush Co seeks agents at Milwaukee listing
An advertisement calls for agents in every town to sell the Dustless Floor and Carpet Brush A Gold Medal Wohnner at the St Louis World's Fair. It promises 97 percent dust reduction and a lifetime income, with no experience required. Milwaukee Dustless Brush Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 46.
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St. Louis
Government Proclamation Aims to Break Russian Strike
Governor General Trepoff and Minister Kokovseff issued a proclamation promising to limit work hours and introduce state insurance to calm strikes across Russia. It urges workers to return to duty and hints at imperial action or local orders to curb agitation while addressing labor grievances within lawful limits.
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Russia
Governor calls for end to Kovno strike
The governor of Kovno, Russia, issued a proclamation stating the general strike was caused by a small group of workers seeking factory rule changes and higher wages. He urges resumption of work while promising to review demands, and warns that armed force will be used if disturbances continue.
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Kovno
Russia
Violent Clash Leaves Dozens Injured
On Wednesday night a severe fight erupted as Cossacks and police fired revolvers. About thirty people were wounded with nine sent to hospital. Three are severely wounded. Two victims had scalps cut and one was shot in the stomach. Demonstration is slackening.
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Emaller
Death Toll Rises In Sunday Demonstrations
St. Petersburg reports that about 200 people were killed in Sunday's demonstrations, as authorities tally the mounting casualties and public unrest continues to unfold.
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St. Petersburg
Bankers Endorse Plan For Cotton Growers
The Southern Bankers association endorses the Southern Cotton Growers plan at New Orleans meeting. It pledges to support a 25 percent acreage reduction and a uniform warehouse system with proper legislation. A finance committee including A H Rivers of Texas and John D Walker of Georgia to coordinate, seeking a $10,000 voluntary Southern banker contribution.
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Southern Bankers’ Association
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Southern Bankers
A. H. Rivers
Texas
John D. Walker
Georgia
Southern Bankers’ Convention
State Bankers' Associations
Cotton Ginners Report Delayed. Census Bureau Extends Mailin
In New Orleans during the Cotton convention night session President Jordan announced a telegram from Director North of the census bureau. The agency gave agents until January 28 to mail ginners reports with reports due by January 16. So far only 150 of 700 counties have submitted.
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New Orleans
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Census Bureau
Convention considers partial report with county comparison
The convention discussed a partial report due Thursday at 1 o'clock Washington time and requested a comparison with last year’s county results. The session included addresses by Thomas B. Watson of Georgia and Captain R. P. Hobson.
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Washington
Thomas B. Watson
Georgia
R. P. Hobson
Found Hanging on Ranch in Chelan County
Peter Johnson, about seventy, was found hanging to a rafter in the barn of his Chelan ranch. He had lived there three years after moving from Preston, Iowa, and leaves a wife and two sons. Holly Vann, who escaped from Dallas jail with two others, surrendered.
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Chelan, Wash
Peter Johnson
Chelan
Preston
Bronx Fire Drives 150 From Homes In Blinding Snow
A January Bronx blaze in zero degree wind driven snow forced 150 residents from tenement blocks. Volunteers aided evacuations as firemen battled the flames through heavy drifts. No deaths reported though many suffered exposure with several hospitalized from shock and hysteria. Six double three story houses burned. damage about 100000 dollars.
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New York
Bronx
No Deception. Quar ter meal entry leads to saloon
A dialogue from the Philadelphia Ledger features Miss Goodart explaining she gave a quarter because she believed the speaker had nothing to eat since yesterday, while Weary Willie clarifies he did not request food. The exchange centers on hunger and mistaken assumptions.
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Willie
Phiadelphia Ledger
Severe street fighting wounds thirty in Finland melee
Helsingsfors reports a severe clash in the city in which thirty people were wounded and three were seriously hurt as crowds surged through the streets. Police and authorities awaited further details as investigations continued.
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Helsingsfors
Finland
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