Baptists Propose Texas Woman's College At Bryan
A Texas Baptist assembly approves establishing a girls college in Bryan, naming The Texas Woman's College. It sets a $40,000 three year funding goal, a $10,000 bonus to move the school to Bryan, and a 21 member board with an executive committee.
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Bryan
A. and M. College of Texas
Allen Academy
Baptists
Baptists of Texas
South
Texas
Texas Woman’s College
M. T. Andrews
Woman Dies During Dance at Ulmer Park Ball
Mrs James Kirwin, 55, collapsed from apoplexy during a church barbecue at Ulmer Park pavilion New York. A priest administered last rites as frightened dancers surrounded her. The incident ended the evening’s festivities.
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New York
James Kirwin
Ulmer Park
Resignation of Governor Carter Regretted by Chamber
The Honolulu chamber of commerce unanimously adopted resolutions regretting Governor Carter’s resignation and urging reconsideration. The Republican central committee’s executive committee approved a similar resolution by five to three. A sugar planters committee met the governor regarding his resignation, but he saw no reason to change his mind.
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Honolulu
Chamber 07 Commerce
Carter
Republican Central Committee
Socialists Surprised by Cossacks at Secret Meeting
In forests near Lodz a secret socialist conference was attacked by Cossacks. Eighteen wounded, over 180 arrested. reports say barricades were built in Warsaw as bloodshed occurred defending them. A youth reportedly threw a stone at a patrol and a volley killed or wounded twenty. Mobilization fears noted as authorities crack down.
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Warsaw
Kuerz
Lodz
Lana
Boamanshvede
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Commencement Ad Promotes Cool Straw Proof at Visit
Unclear promotional line invites readers to visit for a cool straw offering tied to a commencement theme, suggesting a beverage accessory display to enhance appearance. The phrasing resembles a cheeky ad copy aiming to attract attention.
Russia to hold first peace plenipotentiaries meeting in August
St. Petersburg reports with confirmation that Russia accepts August as the start window for the first meeting of peace plenipotentiaries. The exact date hinges on when the Japanese plenipotentiaries arrive in Washington.
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St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Russia
Washington
Embargo on Lodz news amid Polish unrest
St. Petersburg reports a complete embargo on news from Lodz while noting a slight improvement in the broader situation in Russian Poland. The update suggests limited dispatches and cautious optimism despite ongoing tensions.
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St. Petersburg
Lodz
Poland
Hobart Banker Gifts Editor a Car Surprise
Hobart financier Andy Dunlap, president of the Hobart National Bank, presents Omer Benedict, editor of the Daily News-Republican, with a $1600 automobile. Benedict, secretary of the Oklahoma Press Association, will tour the territory in the car.
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Hobart
Guthrie
Andy Dunlap
Hobart National Bank
Omer Benedict
Daily News-Republican
Benedict
Oklahoma Press Association
Insurgent Chief Morenga Defeated in South Africa
Official dispatches from German South Africa report heavy fighting as Major Von Kamptz drives westward from Cave Colony and defeats insurgent chief Morenga on June 27 along the La Arib river. The Brickerts division rushed to the scene and secured the native position.
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Berlin
South Africa
Morenga
von Kamptz
Cave Colony
Morega
la Arib
Brickerts
Sheriff closes betting at Delmar track decision
Sheriff Herpel and deputies warned that any betting or bookmaking would lead to arrests. Races were run with few spectators and the betting ring was deserted at the Delmar track on Tuesday in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Herpel
Delmar Race Track
Rock Island to operate Choc taw line Guthrie to Chandler
Guthrie June 28. Beginning July 1 the Rock Island will operate the Choc taw line sixty miles between Guthrie and Chandler in connection with the Kingfisher line forty miles between Guthrie and Kingfisher. The Kingfisher branch will be built westward through Watonga Taloga and other western towns.
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Guthrie
Rock Island
Chandler
Kingfisher
Watonga
Taloga
Two Prelates Received By the Pope in Audience
Rome on June 28 reports the pope received Rt Rev GC Van De Ven bishop of Natchitoches Louisiana on his first visit since appointment and Rt Rev Merschaert apostolic vicar of Indian Territory. The pontiff showed interest in the condition of the Indians.
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Rome
GC. van de Ven
Natchitoches
Merschaert
Indian Territory
Plans for New Railroad Through McAlester Coal Fields
South McAlester on June 28 reports plans to charter a new railroad to run through the town. The line will connect with several trunk lines and pass through the noted McAlester coal fields.
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South McAlester
McAlester
Birmingham Dominates Nashville With Record Inning
In Birmingham, Alabama on June 28, the Southern Baseball league saw Birmingham win both games against Nashville. The second game set a record as Birmingham produced eight hits and ten runs in Bailey’s first inning, with Kennessy homering and tripling and Smith adding a three bagger. Thirteen men faced Bailey in that inning. First game ended Birmingham 7 Nashville 0. second 13 1. Memphis-New Orleans game postponed due to rain.
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Bailey
Birmingham
Ala
Nashville
Kennessy
Smith
Shreveport
Little Rock
Atlanta
Montgomery
Five Hundred Barrel Gusher at Prairie Oil Site
A 500 barrel gusher was brought in by Prairie Oil and Gas at 900 feet depth on Tuesday. The well abuts the city limits and hundreds gather at the scene.
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Skintook
I. T
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Baptist Workers Convention Opens in Guthrie
The Baptist Workers, Baptist Young People’s Union, and Baptist Pastor’s Institute opened in Guthrie with about 300 delegates in attendance. The gathering spans multiple activities and aims to strengthen church work and youth involvement.
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Guthrie
The
Baptist Workers
Baptist Young People’s Union
Baptist Pastor’s Institute
Fierce Forest Fires in Mountains Southwest of Denver
Forest fires on government lands southwest of Denver burned since Sunday morning. Officials report losses reaching fifty thousand dollars as flames threaten remote timber and range lands.
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Denver
Mrs Edgar Hawes Dead In Silsbee Funeral Today
Mrs Edgar Hawes formerly Miss Genie Powers of Harvey died yesterday at her Silsbee Texas home. Remains brought to the city for burial. Funeral to be held this afternoon from the Hawes parents home. Daughters of the Confederacy meet Friday at 4 PM with Mrs J F Parks.
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Edgar Hawes
Silsbee
Texas
Hawes
B. E. Hawes
Genie Powers
Harvey
Eagle
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. F. Parks
Two-part Freight Crashes into Passenger Train at Castle Rock
A southbound freight train fractured on a steep grade into Castle Rock Colorado. Thirty three cars plowed into the Colorado and Southern passenger train, demolishing the locomotive and derailing most coaches. Fireman Frank McAdams of Denver is killed. many passengers injured but no confirmed deaths.
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Denver
Castle Rock
Colo
Colorado and Southern
Frank McAdams
Cowan Remembered by Confederate Veterans in Louisville
In Louisville on June 28 a Silver loving cup was presented to Colonel Andrew Cowan by twenty five Confederate veterans. The gift honored his kindness toward Confederate soldiers and his role as chairman of the committee for entertaining visiting Confederate officers at a recent reunion. He also served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
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Cowan
Louisville
Andrew Cowan
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