Fire losses surge to fifty million in four months
The first four months of the year saw fire losses reach about 50 million dollars, up from 38 million in 1898, with experts warning the total for 1899 could reach 150 million. The piece notes preventable calamities from poor building and conduct. It cites the New York World and underscores the need for safer practices. It also reports state and university officials coordinating the State School of Method and Summer School in Austin starting June 6, with a faculty of prominent educators and Dr. Halsted among instructors.
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N. Y. World
J. 8. Kendall
Geo. T. Winston
University of Texas
W. 8. Sutton
University
Austin
H. C. Pritchett
H. A. Shands
Weatherford urged to form local cotton mill company
The Weatherford Democrat argues Weatherford can organize a home capital cotton mill. It urges residents to unite, form a stock company, and push the project through persistent local effort, noting smaller towns with similar investments prove profitable.
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Weatherford
Bryan
Wanted good riding and driving horse for Dr H I Coulter
Classified note seeks a suitable riding and driving horse and directs applicants to contact Dr. H I Coulter at 163. Also mentions sale listing for Bryan Brick Cotton Warehouse and a cigar offer from Smoke General Arthur at the Exposition saloon with address references.
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H. I. Coulter
Bryan Brick Cotton Ware
J. Hines
General Arthur
Trusts close mills and mines threaten white house aims
The Vincennes Sun argues that trusts are sealing up all mills and mines under few men. It warns next year’s Republican candidate will avoid mills and mines and favor annexation or other issues, while consolidation grows.
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William McKinley
White House
Vincennes
Cit
Death of Spain's Emile Castellar Described as Great Statesman
Telegrams report the death of Senor Emile Castellar famed as Spain's leading statesman and renowned orator. In 1878 he predicted US dominance in the western hemisphere, warned Spain about losses of West India possessions, and foresaw revolutions in Europe driven by American influence. He opposed Spain's entry into the war with the United States and led republican forces feared by monarchists. Plus items advertise Pickles and preserves now at John B. Mike's.
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Senor Emile Castellar
Spain
America
United States
Western Hemisphere
West India
Europe
Austin
Dreyfus Case Hearing and International Dispatches Across Cities
Paris cassation resumes revision arguments in the Dreyfus case with Mornard leading for Madame Dreyfus. Reports from St Pierre Martinique say the Lafayette will take Captain Dreyfus from Devil’s Island toward a new Paris trial while guards transfer to Ville de Tanger.
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Paris
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Palace of Justice
Maitre Mornard
Madame Dreyfus
New York
Journal and Advertiser
St. Pierre
Martinique
Lafayette
Isle du Diable
French Guiana
Cayenne
Colon
Ville de Tanger
Ayenne
Missing Athens bank cashier John A Benedict
Special dispatches from Athens Charlotte Spartanburg and Greenville report no information on the whereabouts of John A Benedict missing ten days. He was last seen alive in Greenville and several search crews have found nothing tangible.
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Atlanta
Journal
Athens
Charlotte
N.C
Spartanburg
Greenville
John A. Benedict
Benedict
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