Lightning Kills Three in Texas Field Incidents
In Denton county near Pilot Point George Johnson about 70 and a negro field hand were killed by a late Monday afternoon bolt as they returned from a field with hoes. Johnson's son Bob was knocked unconscious. Arthur Hayden of Aubrey also died by a separate lightning strike four miles away. In Laredo a ranchman Juan Valadez was killed during a storm that brought rain and wind and caused house damage.
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Denton
Tex
George Johnson
Pilot Point
Laredo
Juan Valadez
Passage of Free Home Bill Sparks Territorial Rejoicing
Guthrie Oklahoma Territory reports widespread celebration as the senate passes the free home bill. The measure frees homesteads in Cherokee outlet and several reservations, saving about 13 million dollars for settlers to improve farms and spur prosperity.
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O. T
Senate
Cherokee Outlet
Cheyenne and
Arapahoe
Iowa Reservation
Sac and Fox Reservation
Kickapoo
Pottawatomie Reservation
Railroad Fare and Ticket Limits Across Cities
The notice lists rail fares and ticket validity for several cities. Louisville charges 21.70 with June extension possible by deposit and fee. Brenham Texas May 20–21 at 2.80 with May 28 limit. New Orleans May 20–21 at 5.00 with May 28 limit. Fort Worth May 14–15 at 5.65 with May 17 limit. another Fort Worth run May 21–22 at 5.00 with May 24 limit. Waco May 21 at 3.50 with May 25 limit. Houston May 17–18 at 3.00 with May 20 limit.
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Louisville
Brenham
Texas
New Orleans
Fort Worth
Waco
Houston
Wood Yard Advertises Low-Cost Firewood Delivery
Tam Knowles sells cord wood and stove wood at ten cents per unit with home delivery from the yard at the old creamery. Prince asked to send money via drivers and not returned after payment.
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Bryan
Tam
Prince
Lam
Receecney
Knowles
Jungs
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