Senate committee favors harsh censure for Tillman and McLaurin
A Senate subcommittee recommends severe censure for Senators Tillman and McLaurin for last Saturday’s incident, with possible further action limited to censure. Debate mirrors split views on suspension versus mere rebuke, aiming for unanimous Senate approval while avoiding prolonged delays.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tillman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Senate
Burrows
Hoar
Foraker
Pettus and Bailey
Bailey
McComas
Committee
Congress
McLauren
Vinita Ladies Report on Clothing Drive for Needy
The Vinita Oklahoma committee led by Mrs. R M Swain Mrs R D K Knight and Miss May Holland returned from a charity collection for the full-breeds last week noting dire conditions in the region yet many stories seem exaggerated The group deems the work meritorious and urges careful distribution of corn and clothing by a competent person L W Buffington will conduct a personal investigation.
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Vinita
I. T
R. M. Swain
R. D. K. Knight
May Holland
L. W. Buffington
Freight collision in Texas injures engineer critically
Two Texas and Pacific freight trains collided at Loraine Colorado February 28. Engineer Newt Frakes leaped from the eastbound engine and broke his neck, dying instantly. Both engines suffered severe wrecks. no other damage reported. Frakes' body was sent to Big Springs for burial.
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Colorado
Tex
Texas and Pacific
Loraine
Newt Frakes
Frakes
Big Springs
Negro to receive vast estate from New York widow
George W. Thurston a Pullman carporter will receive the greater part of the estate of Mrs. Eliza Jane Evans valued at 75000 to 100000. The will, contested by her ex husband and relatives, was admitted to probate by surrogate Fitzgeard who noted Thurston cared for her in her final years. Evans died March 18 1900 at age 47 leaving bulk to Thurston.
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New York
George W. Thurston
Eliza Jane Evans
Morphine Given by Mistake In Calomel for Child Poisoning
Terrell Texas reports a six year old boy near Chisholm Rockwall County was given two grains of morphine by mistake for calomel after parents requested calomel. The box was labeled morphine and the child slept deeply for hours before revival. The child is now improving. A separate note mentions a community prayer for rain with a light shower arriving at dusk.
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Terrell
Tex
Layman
Chisholm
Rockwall County
Laredo Hit By Dust Storm And High Winds
A Thursday hurricane struck Laredo at 8 o clock with winds over thirty miles per hour. Extreme dryness produced blinding dust, cutting telegraph lines and halting trains on the Texas Mexican roads. The Mexican National roundhouse at Monterey was leveled by the wind, and the dry air threatens serious losses to stock and delays spring grass growth.
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Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Severe Sandstorm Strikes Abilene Causes City Dark
Abilene Texas reports the most severe sandstorm in memory on Wednesday afternoon. Strong west winds shifted to the northwest with gusts near seventy mph blowing down telephone poles and snapping lines. Damage hits the two phone exchanges and the electric light system, leaving the city without lights all night amid a light rain.
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Abilene
Tex
Windstorm Hits Howe Causes Structural Damage
On Wednesday night around 9 o clock a strong southwest windstorm struck Howe I T. Two houses in the town's north part were blown several feet and damaged though occupants escaped injury. Fruit trees twisted and broken. Light rain followed the wind. No country damage reported.
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Howe
I. T
Destructive Wind Storm Hits Robert Lee Area
Reports from San Angelo Texas describe a wind storm at Robert Lee Wednesday evening that wrecked nine houses. An 18 year old daughter of County Judge Graham died in a house that blew over and caught fire. Bronte also saw two or three houses blown down and damage spread to surrounding areas.
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San Angelo
Tex
Robert Lee
Graham
Bronte
Their Prayers Answered
Mineral Wells Texas reports a hard rain fell Wednesday evening and brought relief to crops and dusty streets. The brief notice notes the weather event was timely for local farms and residents awaiting rain.
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Mineral Wells
Tex
Were Saved by Accident
In Woodward Michigan on February 28 three miners narrowly escaped a fatal blast at the Iron Be't mine. They had eaten dinner and rested in a warm drift when two powder filled seats near them ignited and exploded as a ship tender spied the fire. A miner suffered a fractured shoulder and elbow and a dislocated hip while another is set to lose an eye.
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Woodward, Mich
Market Request for Beef Pork Mutton and Export Meat Cutters
Advertises buying all market animal types in any quantity at reasonable prices. Seeks best animals and offers to employ export meat cutters. Asks for patronage and expresses appreciation for support.
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W. A. Reed
Parsons
Same
Bryan
Seltzer
To Cure Malaria in Four Days
Advertises Quinoria as a four day malaria cure with 50 cent price and money back guarantee if ineffective. M. H. James, leading druggist in Bryan, Vexas, authorizes refunds for bills fever or malaria.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Vexas
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Richelieu
Batavia
Howell
C. G. Parsons
W.A. Reed
G. Parsons
James & Castles
Condos Bros
Bryan Kandy
Navasota
Hearne
Grand Opera House
W. S. Swain
Nashville
R. G. Lowerey
City Market
Bryan, Texas
D. Mike Jr
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