Marines in Samar interior expedition details emerge
The report recounts Capt Porter and 36 marines marching into Samar for two weeks with only five days of rations. Delirious men, starvation, and dogs’ flesh are described as relief efforts proceed amid torrential rains. Williams leads a relief party to reach the stricken group, finding all delirious and some clinging to trees for safety.
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Manila
Dautson
Samar
Acarines
Porter
Williams
Chaffee
Capt Porter
Lot
Anderson
Sixth Cavalry
Lipa
Batangas
Nickerson
Col
Major Lot
Alangulan
Leyte
Senate
Gen. Wheaton
Schurman
Boston
Grafton Williams Dies at 100 in McKinney Texas
McKinney Texas January 29 Grafton Williams aged 100 died at his home four miles west of McKinney He was among Texas earliest settlers migrating from Van Buren Arkansas to Red River County in 1841 He later moved to Collin County and claimed the land where he died Born in Indiana he left for Van Buren at age 21 He leaves fourteen children and thirty three grandchildren In a separate incident near Fay Blaine County four masked men tortured M B Wilsey and rifled his home stealing 280 in cash and burning mortgages and notes valued over 1000 They also mistreated his daughter who lived with him
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McKinney
Tex
Grafton Williams
Texas
van Buren
Ark
Red River County
Clarksville
Collin County
Indiana
Guthrie
C. T
Fay
Blaine County
M. B. Wilsey
Patrick murder trial proceeds with Baker testimony in New York
In New York on January 29 the Patrick Rice murder trial resumed with Captain Baker of Houston testifying. Baker traveled to New York and had engaged in relevant proceedings, recounting events tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Cap
Ng. Baker
Houston
Tex
Roosevelt Embraces Cuba Relief Tariff Reduction
The administration has settled policy to reduce Cuban sugar tariffs by 35 to 50 percent to aid Cuba. President Roosevelt and cabinet members argue the move would not harm US beet sugar but is a plain duty to relieve a crisis in Cuba. Senators consulted agree the Cuban situation is acute and the United States must act or face global condemnation for starvation risk.
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Washington
Cuba
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
America
Downward Trend Toward Southern Bread Imports Noted
Baltimore reports a sustained shift of breadstuff exports to Atlantic Gulf ports for export growth. 12 month figures show Baltimore New Orleans Newport News Galveston Norfolk Mobile rising from 83.1 million to 104.88 million dollars, with Texas irrigation plans for rice and cane expanding. West Virginia and Ohio valley farmers contract for tomatoes and canneries upgrade plants to handle higher trade.
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Baltimore
South Atlantic
Gulf
New Orleans
Newport News
Galveston
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Mobile
South
Texas
Houston
Pittsburg
Louisville
West Virginia
Ohio Valley
Defended The Employer's Business, Chicago, Jan. 9
Mystery surrounds the death of Horace Schroeder a 17 year old found face down with a bullet in his heart on the Burns grocery store floor. A bag of coins and bills lay beneath him a revolver with four emptied chambers was nearby. The boy opened the store each morning and two bullets pierced the window while woodwork and show cases bore holes, suggesting he defended the store from robbers.
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Chicago
Horace Schroeder
Burns
Admiral Schley Greets Louisville at Public Reception
Admiral Schley, with an injured arm, attended a public reception at the board of trade in Louisville. He greeted attendees as Marion F. E. Taylor, president of the board, introduced each guest. Afterward he luncheon at Pendennis club as Taylor's guest.
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Louisville
Admiral Schley
Board of Trade
Marion FE. Taylor
Taylor
Pendennis Club
A . Schley
Investigation Committee Faces Heavy Tasks in 120 Day Limit
Austin January 29 The legislative committee charged with probing state departments and institutions has made little progress as sub committees wait. It plans to hire expert accountants to handle a large eight year penitentiary study and may auditor storm sufferers fund contributions upon Governor Sayers urging. The attorney general has not ruled on the committee’s powers but it appears investigatory work is allowed. Meanwhile state supervision prepares program material for Arbor Day school exercises to be distributed statewide once printed.
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Austin
Sayers
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Woman's brother shot at Eagle Mills church
Joseph Cox killed Howard Ratcliff at a church in Eagle Mills 15 miles east of Chillicothe Ohio on January 27. Ratcliff opposed Cox paying attention to Ratcliff's sister and after entering the church he attacked Cox. Cox fired his pistol wounding Ratcliff who died in the aisle. Both men were teachers from respectable families. Cox was arrested.
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Chillicothe
Joseph Cox
Howard Ratcliff
Eagle Mills
Here
Cox
Ratcliff
Miss Ratcliff
Senate substitute on canal bill approves Panama or Nicaragua route
Washington news reports Senator Spooner introduced a substitute for the Nicaragua canal bill. The measure would authorize the president to select either the Panama or Nicaragua route and proceed with a canal. An immediate appropriation of 10,009,000 is provided in either case, with cost limits of 185,000,000 for Panama and 10,000,000 for Nicaragua.
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Washington
Ben
Spooner
United States
Panama
Nicaragua
Train Crash Kills Three in Indiana Crossing Collision
A Michigan Central train struck a closed carriage carrying seven people at a West Hammond Indiana crossing, instantly killing three and seriously injuring four. The group was returning from a funeral. occupants were thrown in different directions as the carriage was demolished.
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Chicago
Michigan Central
West Hammond
Ind
United Mine Workers Levy Ten Cents Monthly Assessment
The national executive board of the United Mine Workers has decided to levy ten cents a month on every member in good standing to fund a faster resolution of ongoing strikes. The levy, adopted at the convention, will be used mainly to settle strikes in West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Indianapolis
National Executive Board
The
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Kentucky
Cotton tie factory in Beaumont attracts local investors
Beaumont Texas January 29 local capitalists have subscribed about 10000 dollars of the preferred stock in the large cotton tie factory planned for Beaumont by Pittsburg capital. The subscription level suggests the 25 dollar share price will be met and construction of the plant will begin promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Pittsburg
Messrs. Bantabiy
Darragh
Executorship deed records land transfer in Wharton County
From Wharton Texas January 29, executors of A H Pigree estate file deed to Jonathan Lane for 24 246 95 acres within a county. The deed shows a consideration amount not fully visible in the document.
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Wharton, Tex
A. H. Pigree
Jonathan Lane
Local Real Estate Listings Near Allen Academy
Property notices describe J. W. Batts half block near Allen Academy with price 550 for about 1.25 acres by schoolhouse. Additional city properties include a six room house with two lots near Main Street priced 1250 and another two acre tract near Allen Academy with 8 room residence and outbuildings at 1600, terms reasonable. A 300 acre Brazos Bottom farm sells at 20 per acre, available in small tracts.
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Allen Academy
Price
Brazos Bottom
Women and Jewels Promote Health Through Cough Syrup
An advertisement extols women favoring jewels yet warns health is often sacrificed to obtain them. It promotes Dr. Bosehee German Syrup as a prompt helper for coughs colds and bronchial troubles and claims it can halt early consumption. Sold by Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co Bryan with Green’s Special Almanac.
Conveyance Covers Ray Prairie Irrigation Canal Plant
A notice states the conveyance covers the land where the Ray Prairie Irrigation Company operates its rice canal plant, identifying the site affected by the transaction.
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Ray Prairie Irrigation Company
Irrigation Bill Gets Favorable Senate Committee Report
Washington Jan 29 The senate committee on public lands ordered a favorable report on the irrigation bill reached by senators and representatives from semi arid states. Hansbrough chairman later reported the bill. Oklahoma City Jan 29 The railway committee learned the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway accepted extending its line from Stevens Kansas to Oklahoma City. The city to furnish terminal grounds and right of way for 35 miles costing 50000 dollars.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Lands
House of Representatives
Hansbrough
Oklahoma City
O. T
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Stevens
Kan
Death of Chiropodist VonKoop at Salvation Army lodging house
Galveston reports the death of Mr. VonKoop a chiropodist who arrived last September found dead in his room at the Salvation Army lodging house. The coroner's verdict cites death from natural causes. He was described as educated and refined.
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Galveston
VonKoop
Salvation Army
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Perth
Schley
Texas Central
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Houston, Corsicana
Southern Pacific Rice Cook
S. F. B. Morse
Traf. Mgr
T. J. Anderson
M. L. Robbins
Tkt. Agt
Bryan
A. D. McConnico
CME
Awit
Spooner’s Canal
Crossiveg
Mig Riee Land Desk
J. W. Batts
Brazos County
City Market
Messrs. Smith & Adams
John W. Hicks
W. A. Watkins
Attorney-at-Law
Katy
John Wiitman
Eupion
A the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders &Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
Paul Jones
J. E. Ponder
Kixposition
Louisville, Ky
Liza
F. A. Lee
B. A. Lee
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