White House Cuban Affairs Conference Debates Platt Issue
A May 31 White House conference with President McKinley Secretary Root and Senators Platt and Spooner debated whether the Platt amendment had been substantially adopted by the Cuban convention and the implications for U S military withdrawal and future recognition of a Cuban government without its own police or troops. The meeting aimed to determine constitutional compliance and potential U S troop roles if a new Cuban government emerged.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Root
Platt
Senate
Cuba
Spooner
Wisconsin
United States
Oil from Texas could compete with Pittsburg coal at lake ports
J M Guffey Petroleum company in Cleveland seeks to buy two whaleback boats to deliver oil to lake markets. Beaumont wells send 100000+ barrels daily through 1 and 10 inch pipelines to Port Arthur for fast shipment via Gulf and St. Lawrence routes. Aledo inquest into a train death near Weatherford closes with identity uncertain. Two other brief items note a horse theft and a stranger's corpse found with papers pointing to Eastland resident M D Foster.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Coal
Texas Oil
J. M. Guffey Petroleum Company
Cleveland
Beaumont
Tex
Port Arthur
Sabine Pass
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Welland Canal
Chain of Great Lakes
Weatherford
Aledo
M. D. Foster
Eastland
New Montana Copper Firm Linked to Heinez Group
In New York May 31 dispatches report the Montana Ore Purchasing company forming United Copper company of Montana under South Dakota law with 80 million dollars authorized capital. The new firm, independent of Amalgamated Copper, would include Montana Ore Purchasing. Montana Ore Purchasing, a Heinzes property, now produces about 40 million pounds of copper yearly, with substantial gold and silver byproducts. It has 2.5 million dollars authorized capital, 80 thousand shares issued, and a bonded debt of 1 million.
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New York
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
West
South Dakota
United Copper Company of Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Heinzes
Boston
Montana
Anaconda
Battle School House Social Roundup at Wellborn
Mrs. W. M. Pearce and daughter Mrs. E. W. Gentry with Miss Jennie Pearce called on Mrs. Tom Jones. Prayer meetings were held at Mr. Hassell’s. Children’s Day service took place at Wellborn with several attendees. Velma Jones and Ruby Ashford visited.
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W. M. Pearce
W. Gentry
Misa Jennie Pearce
Tom Jones
Jim Hassell
E. P. Gentry
May Sandle
Jennie Pearce
Fenie Graham
Wellborna
B. BE. Gentry
Wellborn
T. J. Jones Thureday
Jeannie Pearce
Sallie Atkins
Dora Battle
Joe Atkins
Horace Battle
Tom Pearce
Hassell
Velma Jones
Fenne Graham
Stanley Gentry
Frank Ashford
Ruby Ashford
Bryan
Levi Battle
China settlement seen as end of long diplomacy
Berlin dispatches say China will pay 4 percent interest on indemnity and the principal is settled, clearing the way for withdrawal of foreign troops and the court's return to Pekin. The alliance with Germany secures Yangtze guardianship rights and avoids China’s partition, with Britain’s gains unclear and diplomatic work criticized.
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London
Downing Street
China
Berlin
Pekin
England
Yang Tse
Russia
von Waldersee
Germany
United States
Death at Naples Clarified in Babcock Case
The death of Rev. Dr. Maltbie Babcock is explained as a private illness turning to self inflicted poison and suicide. He feared no mental disturbance was suspected and died quietly after locking his door and taking poison. Body shipped to the Trave.
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New York
Naples
Maltbie Babcock
Geo
Webster
Church of the Covenant
Pierce anti trust case postponed to fall term
In Waco Texas on May 31 the case against H Clay Pierce charged with violating Texas anti trust laws was postponed until the fall term of court.
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Waco
Tex
H. Clay Pierce
Texas
Parade marks last day of United Confederate Veterans reunion
In Memphis on May 30 the final day featured a grand parade with about 5000 spectators. General George W. Gordon led as chief marshal, followed by General A R Taylor and General John B Gordon. A ball concluded the reunion after the Forrest monument cornerstone laid by Mary Forrest Bradley.
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Memphis
United Confederate Veterans
Kate Cabell Curry
Dallas
Tex
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
Gordon
Young
United Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
George W. Gordon
A. R. Taylor
John B Gordon
Moorman
General Gordon
Sons of Veterans
Forrest Monument
Mary Forrest-Bradley
General Forrest
French War School Director Praises German Welcome
General Bonral director of the French war school reports a splendid reception for French officers by Emperor William and his army. He notes the emperor spoke frankly and soldier-like, praising cooperation with Germans in China and West Africa and mutual esteem forged by shared battles.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Bonral
William
China
West Africa
Benson Schoolhouse Community Notes Quiet May
Health is good in the Benson area. Bob Shaw returns from St Bend county where it was dry. Miss Mamie Todd’s school closed May 4 and she hosted a picnic at Mike’s Lake. She will teach next year. Church services and communion were held with visitors from nearby communities. Officers elected include C M Risinger, Will Terry, Marion Shaw, and Miss Minnie Hensarling. Delegates were chosen for the county Singing convention.
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Denton
Taylor
Madison County
Steep Hollow
Bethel
Reliance
Kurten
Sam Benson
Bryan
T. C. Nunn
Will Nabors
D. E. Thompson
Walter Cargill
Noah Thompson
Tolbert Bullock
C. M. Risinger
Will Terry
W. H. Wiley
Allen
Tony Dyese
State Sportsmen's Shoot Dates Set for Dallas Fair Grounds
The Texas State Sportsmen's Association fixed the annual shoot for June 11 12 and 13 at the Dallas fair grounds where it was held last year. In San Angelo Jack Fawkes was acquitted in the district court of killing Al Denson at Twin Mountain farm on June 25 1899 with a verdict of not guilty.
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Dallas
Texas State Sportsmen's Association
Fair Grounds
San Angelo
Tex
Jack Fawkes
al Denson
Twin Mountain Farm
Kendall hurt by bees while cutting a tree in Denton
In Denton on May 31 Mr Kendall of Justin was severely stung by bees while cutting a tree. The bees swarmed his head and face and rendered him unconscious before his two sons intervened to save him from possible death.
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Denton
Tex
Kendall
Justin
Fire destroys three Wagoner shops in early morning blaze
Denison Texas reports a rear yard fire at J. W. Pendergrast's grocery at Wagoner Indian Territory shortly before 2 am Wednesday. The flames engulfed the store and two adjoining buildings, with a residence on the east side also seen in flames. The post office and Mc Guire's bookstore suffered slight heat damage. Pendergrast's stock of groceries chinaware and notions was a total loss.
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Denison
Tex
J. W. Pendergrast
Wagoner
I. T
Post Office
Mc.Guire
Pendergrast
Queenaware and Nations
Supreme Court Justice David Brewer to wed Emma Mott
Washington on May 31 reports the engagement of Associate Justice David Brewer of the Supreme Court and Emma Mainer Mott a prominent local schoolteacher.
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Washington
David Brewer
Supreme Court
Emma Mainer Mott
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Army of Tennessee
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William K. Vanauch
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Mrs. McKinley
Benson
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Epworth League
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Santa Fe
W. & B. V. Railroad
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D. J. Price
G. N. Railroad
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Texas Central
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Sunset Central Special
Dension
Galveston
Austin
Elgin
Chicago
FT. Worth
F. B. Morse
Mgr
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Ager A. G. Newsum Div
Agt
Th &T. Cre
T. J. Anderson
Waco, Texas
SW. Buchanan
Boschee
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co
Haswell’s
the Brewer-Mott Wedding
Daily Eagle
Weekly Eagle
Clarence Pearson
Denver Road
Lemp
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