Love Divine Inspires Harp to Loftier Hymn in Alpine
A poem from Alpine Texas speaks of turning from worldly themes to a higher sacred song. It praises Love Divine and the Sun of Righteousness while envisioning angels Faith Hope and Love guiding the poet. The note mentions J M C and a Baptist convention outcome in Kansas City and St Louis.
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Alpine
Texas
J.M.C
Southern Baptist Convention At
Kansas City
Northern Baptist Convention
St. Louis
Council approves another male team for street work
The council backs forming a second male team to speed street work and reduce delays. Officials say the move aims to increase productivity and improve daily maintenance across districts.
Chicago murder for hire scale shocks readers
The Times-Herald reports a Chicago labor trouble slug gers pricing list for violent acts in a grotesque parody. Prices range from murder at 100 to 500 dollars to hospitalizing knockouts 25 to 100 dollars and lesser injuries from 5 to 50 dollars.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Jury verdict by lot ruled illegal in Comanche case
The Comanche Chief reports a county court jury failed to agree on fines for Thurman Sexton. They each submitted a personal estimate and averaged the sums, producing a $254 verdict. The method is illegal and Sexton may get a new trial.
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Thurman Sexton
Fort Worth Sets Cattle Receipt Record With 8000 Head
Fort Worth reports a new daily cattle receipt record reaching 8000 head in a single day. The milestone showcases robust market demand and local livestock activity. Officials note strong cattle movement through regional markets and transport channels.
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Fort Worth
Isthmian canal commission to buy materials and ships
In Washington on May 16 the executive committee of the Isthmian Canal Commission announced it will purchase the materials and ships required to construct the Panama Canal in the markets of the world.
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Washington
The
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Oklahoma brief items span many events and deaths
Fruit trees shed near Healdton and a spreading adder fatally bit Jason Isbell in Vinita. Denison carnival draws crowds. Oklahoma City Jockey Club races planned for early July. Died: Eldorado 93 year old Thomas Frazier. Ardmore Indian woman Mrs J F Worsham. Victoria Texas resident Mrs Elizabeth Owens. Cohesion: Oklahoman coal supplies fail Muskogee. Rock Island resumes Coalgate Lehigh work. Woodhaven Junction crash injures a dozen. Granite beds near Ravia to be developed by Eastern capitalists with $70 000.
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Healdton
Jason Isbell
Vinita
I. T
Maximo Gomez
Santiago de Cuba
Eldorado
Okla
Thomas Frazier
Robert Short
Katy
Melvin, I. T
Elizabeth Owens
Texas
Victoria
Guthrie
Herbert Linegree
Clothing retailers offer mate free after purchases
A brief note states mate free promotions accompany clothing purchases, highlighting the offer as a customer perk and suggesting usage with new apparel. The item emphasizes marketing language and consumer benefit without detailing participating stores or dates.
Fear that he would meet same fate drives man to suicide
In Chicago on May 16 John Mitterman, fearing he would be murdered like woodworker C. J. Carlstrom by alleged sluggers, killed himself with a razor in the street. He died two hours later at a hospital, raving against unions. Mitterman had worked for Fred L. Meckel, connected to Carlstrom, and was named on a list of those to be slugged. Police investigate.
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Chicago
C. J. Carlstrom
John Mitterman
Mitterman
Fred L. Meckel
Carlstrom
Mr. Meckel
Russian envoy announces new ambassador to United States
Count Cassini informs Washington that Baron de Rosen is appointed ambassador to the United States and that the appointment is agreeable to the president.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Baron de Rosen
United States
Seven Arrests in Athens Lynching Case Stir Civil Unrest
Gov Blanchard suspects mob violence after the lynching of Dick Craighead and a Homer jail death. Seven arrests include Crump Yeary Kilgore Dance and three Wilson brothers, brothers of Mrs McGee, linked to the alleged murder. Craighead reportedly named two or three mob members before the killing.
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Shreveport
Blanchard
Dick Craighead
Homer
Athens
Gibbsland
Crump
Yeary
Kilgore
Dance
Wilson Boys
McGee
Craighead
Fatal Teasing Leads to Fatal Injury Near Shreveport
John Tete, twenty two, son of Judge Tete of Shreveport's Second Ward, was fatally injured near Vivian when he teased an Assyrian shopkeeper. An umbrella strike fractured his skull and pierced his brain. recovery chances are slim.
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Shreveport
John Tete
Judge Tete
Vivian
Tete
SLAIN AT ENTRANCE IN YOAKUM TEXAS
A sensational killing occurred Tuesday morning as BE. S. Mason, a prominent young man, was shot at the Lane hotel entrance. N. A. and L. A. Newman were arrested after claiming both fired with a Winchester simultaneously. Mason suffered a fatal head and body wound. The Newmans allege Mason caused the sister’s death and a doctor was arrested in a related abortion case.
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Yoakum
BE. S. Mason
Lane Hotel
N. A
L. A. Newman
Mason
Newmans
Commission Convenes In Austin on Rail Rates and Double Train Service
The Texas railroad commission met in Austin on Tuesday. Max Hahn Packing Co. of Dallas sought carload rates to Katy points and the case was held for advisement. Officials also discussed a proposed double daily train on the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line west of San Antonio, with former Congressman Ball arguing the cost would exceed 100000 dollars annually and revenues may not cover it. The matter was put under advisement.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
Max Hahn Packing Company of
Dallas
Katy
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
Ball
Fort Worth Council Plans New Census After Inaccurate Report
Fort Worth officials condemn a government census as inaccurate and announce plans to conduct another count. The latest figures show Fort Worth at 27,000 with a four year rise of 272, while the state overall is near 560,000.
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Fort “Forth
Fort Worth
Woman's Board of Missions Meeting in Waco
The Woman's Board of Missions of the Christian Church and educators of denominational schools met in Waco on May 16 with large attendance. G Lyle Smith gave the welcoming address, J B Holmes replied, and C D Meigs spoke on international Sunday school work. Mrs Ida Jarvis, president, delivered the annual address.
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Waco
Woman's Board of Missions of the Christian Church
G. Lyle Smith
J. B. Holmes
C. D. Meigs
International
Woman's Board of Missions
Ida Jarvis
F. H. Marshall
F. L. Jewell
Monument Unveiling Honors Confederate Cavalry Leader Forrest
Thousands gather in Forrest Park Memphis for the unveiling of the Nathan Bedford Forrest statue. A parade, religious invocation by Bishop Gailor, and dedicatory addresses by Generals Carnes and Gordon mark the ceremony. Mayor Williams accepts on behalf of the city. Forrest family members witness the event.
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Memphis
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Forrest Park
Episcopal
Gailor
Tennessee
General Carnes
George W. Gordon
General Gordon
Wizard of the
Williams
Miss Bradley
Carnes
First Skirmish Over Eight Hour Day in Chicago
Chicago job printers led by Typographical union No 16 meet with the Chicago Typothetae after days of talks. About 2400 Chicago printers form the vanguard of a national drive for an eight hour day by Jan 1 next year. A plan would gradually cut hours by twenty minutes every three months until January, with employers asked to accept.
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Chicago
Typographical Union No. 16
Chicago Typothetae
Bowen files statement in reply to Loomis charges
Washington reports Minister Bowen called on Secretary Taft and filed his statement in reply to Loomis charges. He informed Taft of papers in the state department on file and turned over papers for Bowen to consider. The papers, sent earlier, are copies of documents found by Bowen at Caracas related to charges afloat there.
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Washington
Bowen
Taft
Loomis
State Department
Caracas
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