United States Forms Chinese Squadron Amid Global Naval Moves
Washington reports a new American squadron to operate near China and Japan with Rear Admirals Kempff and Remy directing forces from Manila and on the Pacific coast. The move, seen as a warning to Russia and France over China, follows talks with the German ambassador. In cotton news, fertilizer sales rise and farmers increase cotton acreage amid high prices and hard freezes.
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China
Russia
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Hay
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Jenningscans
Mare Island Navy Yard
Manila
France
Germany
Boundary question on Sabine River clarified by 1848 consent
Governor Sayers reports Secretary of State John Hay confirms congressional consent in 1848 for Texas to extend its eastern boundary to include half Sabine Pass Lake and river up to latitude thirty two north. Texas 1849 act then extended the eastern boundary accordingly.
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Texas
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Louisiana
Hay
Congress
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Sabine Lake
Tragedy at Georgia school fight leaves victims
At Forest Hill ten miles from Augusta a school entertainment erupted into a violent clash between the Moran family Harvey Hurley and the Hamilton brothers Straunder Cass and Carlis. Hurley Moran was shot dead. Carlis Hamilton fatally wounded. other participants seriously hurt. Two Hamilton brothers jailed as local tensions rise.
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Kentucky Legislature Ends Inadjournment And Power Struggle
Kentucky adjourned sine die at 5 PM as Governor Beckham and Governor Taylor dispute control of the state. A $100000 militia reorganization appropriation was approved. Gabriel A Taul of Hardinsburg was arrested then released regarding Goebel assassination probes.
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Collier
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Beckham
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Gabriel A. Taul
Hardinsburg
Plots of Mine Blowing Discovered and Wreck Reported
Reports from Whipsaw mining camp describe a plot to blow up 40 men thwarted when a miner found a burning fuse. An eccentric miner, missing before dinner, is suspected. A Panhandle railroad wreck at Marion Indiana injured Fireman Tuberty. In Richmond, Indiana, heirs contest Charles T. Price Sr Iras will giving most estate to Luskin cooperative settlement.
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Price
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Ind
Charles T. Price, Sr
Luskin
Tennessee
Unsoundness claim and shots in Illinois political clash
An aside on grounds of unsoundness and undue influence leaves a widow with a life estate and interest from 1500 dollars while children receive nothing. In Pana Illinois Ben Vickers shot Joe Mullens and James Farrel after a primary election dispute. Mullens injured in the knee and Farrel in the leg. Vickers surrendered. Chickasaw Legislature session postponed from March to about April 1. Governor Johnston to issue proclamation.
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Joe Mullens
James Farrel
Mullen
Farrel
Vickers
Denison
Tex
Johnston
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