Fire devastates Methodist Church. substantial losses reported
A severe fire damaged the Methodist Church and surrounding rooms with extensive furnishings ruined. Losses total about 22 000 dollars with insurance coverage of 10 000 on the church 1500 on the pipe organ and 500 on other furnishings. The town blames inadequate water works and warns of more losses without quick repairs. The building committee is asked to meet at City National Bank.
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Bryan
The
Methodist Church
City National Bank
Meeting Call From Pastor Betts
I F Betts, pastor, orders every committee member to be present at 10 o’clock sharp in morning. No absences will be allowed.
Revival Services Continue at Baptist Church
Revival services will be held at the Baptist church with a service tonight at 7 30 led by Pastor I F Betts. The town mourns the loss of memorial windows and recalls J W Hamilton being rescued from smoke. Dr Butler offered use of the church for the revival and the congregation plans immediate rebuilding with strong community support.
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The
Baptist Church
I. F. Betts
Butler
Parkhurst Urges Reflection on Philippine Slaughter
In his Sunday sermon Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst condemns the killing of Moros and President Roosevelt’s congratulatory dispatch to General Wood. He argues the Philippines tragedy reveals a heartless national attitude and calls for sympathy over the flag’s supposed honor. He condemns the “brilliant feat of arms” label and stresses humane response.
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H. Parkhurst
New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
Roosevelt
Wood
Philippine Islands
General Wood
Philippines
Forest Fires Devastate Northwood Mill Town Near Lyndon
A Lyndon, Washington dispatch reports Northwood four miles north of Lyndon in Whatcom County wiped out by forest fires. The Northwood lumber and shingle mill burned completely, leaving many families homeless. Fires raged within a mile of Lyndon as hundreds battled the blaze and Ballingham fire department rushed to assist the threatened area.
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Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Lyndon
Northwood
Whatcom County
Ballingham
White-Only Mail Order Goods Offered by Mrs Lawren
In a brief note Mrs. Mary Lawrence announces a new policy for her mail order business. She will sell only to white people and invites everyone to call whether they wish to buy or not.
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Mary Law
Rence
For Sale or Rent Five Room Cottage Corner Lot
For Sale or Rent a five room cottage in the southwest part of the city. Corner location on two lots with all conveniences. Will sell or rent reasonably. Apply to C. G. Parsons. 97
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Ford
C. G. Parsons
New Arrival Peerless Patterns in Stock
Wilson and Edge offer 1800 Spring and Summer Peerless patterns in stock at 5 10 and 15 cents each. We can fill orders for any style desired from this popular pattern line.
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Wilson & Edge
Wood For Sale By Derden Jr 300 Cords Delivered
300 cords of wood for sale at 2.50 dollars per cord delivered. Contact M. Derden Jr. at 89 for details and arrangements.
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M. Derden Jr
Local Visitors and Calls Reported Across Town
Millican residents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Steele visited yesterday. Philip Andrews of Harvey called on the Eagle. Dendy Cahill of Fountain went Smetana yesterday. GO C. Camp of Navasota was in the city yesterday. Cottage for wheat offered by Mrs. E. B. Roberts. 98 Dr. N. & Grice visited Hearne Sunday. Miss Jennie Boyett visiting in Houston.
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J. D. Steele
Millican
Philip Andrews
Harvey
Eagle
Dendy Cahill
Fountain
Smetana
GO. C. Camp
Navasota
E. B. Roberts
Made Up in Manila Killing Women and Children
Secretary Taft received General Wood's cable stating sensational Manila cables about Mount Dajo were fabricated. No Mindanao cables mentioned killings. Andrews' condensed report prompted newspaper cabled questions. reporters had no further information beyond Wood's report.
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Washington
Taft
Wood
United States
Mount Dajo
Manila
Mindanao
Andrews
Turner Passes Away General Manager of Grand Rapids Herald
Willis Hall Turner, born 1855 in South Bend Indiana, died in Grand Rapids Michigan on March 19 after paralysis struck days earlier. He led the Grand Rapids Herald as general manager and previously headed the Chicago Journal, led the City Publishers' association, and published the St Joseph Press and the Memphis Scimitar. He is survived by his widow and one son.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Willis Hall Turner
Grand Rapids Herald
South Bend
Ind
Turner
Chicago Journal
City Publishers’ Association
St. Joseph Press
Memphis Scimitar
Grand Rapids
Body of Archist to be Cremated in New York
New York on March 19 reports that following orders the body of the anarchist who died in Cincinnati will be sent to New York for cremation Thursday. An estimated 6000 anarchists are to attend the ceremonies at 307 East Seventieth Street, where rites will be held after incineration and the ashes conveyed to headquarters.
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New York
Most
Cincinnati
Taursday
East Seventieth Street
Indeterminate Sentence Handed to Telegraph Operator
Judge Mc Mahon of Porter county court imposed a sentence of two to fourteen years on Thomas Bascom of Springfield Indiana a Baltimore and Ohio railroad telegraph operator. Bascom was charged with wrecking a train while intoxicated by throwing a switch causing a disastrous wreck.
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Laporte
Ind
McMahon
Porter County Court
Thomas Bascom
Springfield
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bascom
Russian lieutenant to be shot for Sebastopol mutiny
Sebastopol report says Vice Admiral Chouknin rejected Lieutenant Schmidt’s appeal to overturn the court martial verdict of death. He granted Schmidt the option to be shot rather than hanged as punishment for the mutiny.
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Sebastopol
Chouknin
Schmidt
Garc ia Arrested in Embezzlement Case at Shreveport
A. M. Garcia was arrested on March 19 in Shreveport on charges of embezzling 1400 dollars from Whitehead, Francis, & Co. The broker, who worked in Atlanta, admits losses from cotton futures trading.
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Shreveport
A. M. Garcia
Whitehead, Francis, & Co
Atlanta
Laredo Postmaster Pierce Dies After Many Years
Laredo reports the death of Postmaster Pierce who held the office for many years. The obituary notes his long service to the city and the postal system.
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Laredo
Pierce
Twelfth Week of Trial Opens in Gayner Greene Case
In Savannah on March 20 the twelfth week of the Gayner Greene trial began with the defense offering evidence as part of the ongoing court proceedings.
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Savannah
Gayner Greene
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E. H. Astin
J. N. Cole
G.S. Parker
A. W. Wilkerson
J. W. English
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Building Committee
CAL
I. F. Betts, Pastor
H.C. Robinson
H.C. Robinson Jr
J. W. Hamilton
Moros
Hunter
Chatham
Dr. N. & Grice
Hearne
Jennie Boyett
Houston
Emmet & Maloney
M Mnager Suc
Lawrence & CO
Carson, Sewall & Co
Wilson Grain & Coal CO
Blanke
Swift's Premium
Prunes
Higgs & McCulloch
Oxford
Oxfords
Burt Norwood
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