Palma in Control General Wood lowers flag and hoists Cuban flag
In Havana on May 20 Senor Palma accepts the Cuban republic signature as General Gomez ascends the palace roof to witness the handover. General Wood lowers the American colors and hoists the Cuban flag with Gomez assisting. The transfer occurs at noon Havana time with many dignitaries and guests present. Whiteside transfers authority at Santiago as the American cavalry departs.
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Havana
Tomas Estrada Palma
Trada Palma
Gomez
Wood
United States
Washington
Palma
Congress
Supreme Court
William J. Bryan
Senor Palma
Central Valley
N. Y
Horatio Reubens
Col
William Astor Chanler
Whiteside
Santiago
Lancaster guilty in Texas murder case after fourth trial
W H Lancaster was found guilty of killing Jones Reinhardt, a Leon County stockman, with the jury sentencing him to 25 years in the penitentiary. The case moved from Houston County to Crockett then Anderson County on venue changes amid multiple trials and appeals.
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Palestine
Tex
W. H. Lancaster
Lancaster
Jones Reinhardt
Leon County
Houston County
Crockett
District Court of
Earl Adams
Anderson County
Premier Waldeck Rousseau to resign before June 1
Paris reports the resignation of Premier Waldeck Rousseau before June 1. President Loubet will form a new cabinet with the new chamber, after Rousseau told colleagues he fulfilled the unity goal and will retire, keeping an office until a new majority cabinet is formed.
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Paris
M. Waldek Rousseau
Loubet
M. Loubet
Russia
Greatness of American People Seen By Lord Kelvin
Lord Kelvin, returning from the United States, praises the American people and their industrial and political future. He favors an Anglo American alliance and notes the long lasting entente between England and the United States.
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New York
Lord Kelvin
United States
London
The
Tribune
England
Coal Prices Rise Amid Strike In Anthracite Fields
New York May 20 The anthracite strike drives up bituminous coal to 3.50 a ton from 2.60 in the city. Operators reportedly plan to curb supply to small towns to boost city stock. Soft coal legal in small towns but prohibited in New York City.
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New York
New York City
Miners Reach Near-Complete Fratervile Thistle Mine Search
Coal Creek Tenn May 20 Superintendent George Camp and others have nearly completed the mine search. They believe the remaining bodies lie in rooms and wings off the main channels as air is pumped in and a strong stench fills the mine making work difficult.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
George Camp
Fratervile and
Thistle
Coroner's Jury Finds Malcolm Ford Temporarily Insane
A coroner's jury in New York ruled Malcolm W. Ford was temporarily insane when the tragedy occurred, during an inquiry into the deaths of author Paul Leicester Ford and his brother Malcolm.
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New York
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm W. Ford
Malcolm
City property list with varied houses and plots
Real estate notices describe several properties for sale in town near Allen Academy and Main Street. Listings include small cottages, tenant houses, a six room house with two lots, brick cisterns, 75 foot railroad frontage, and the N B Cole home place with two and a half lots. Prices range from 25 to 2800 dollars with easy terms.
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Allen Academy
Main Street
N. B. Cole
Otto Boehme
Pochila Place
City Dog Muzzling Ordinance Enforces Leash Rules
Bryan city ordinance requires all dogs kept within limits to be muzzled. Owners who let dogs run at large without muzzling face a fine between one and five dollars. Attest notes by R. H. Harrison and others.
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City of
Bryan
R. H. Harrison
M. Spell
B.C. Mayer
Two Oak-Tree Building Lots Near Allen Academy For Cash
Three attractive lots with level ground and two large oak trees available one block from Allen Academy. Valued at $600, asking price $300 cash. Contact Cliff A. Adams at 161.
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Allen Academy
Cliff A. Adams
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General Wood
Peresons
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Tral
Texas
Monroe Edge
J. A. Myers
Corveighe
M. H. James & Company
Sgssoude
R. I. Boyle
Carrizo Springs
Bry
E. B. Lomax
John Wittman
James & Castles
Undertakers
Houston
Texas Central
S. F. B. Morse
Pass, Tras. Mgr
Dallas
Waco, FT. Worth
T. J. Anderson
Denison
Houston, Corsicana
M. L. Robbins
Gen. Pasa
Tkt. Agt
H. E. Siimon
J. W. Peeler
Charlie Bibes
H. E. Simmons
Tyler Haswell
Ford
J. W. Batts
Brazos County
John W. Hicks
VRS. Proctor
Washington and
Burleson Streets
Sax
Baptist Church
Gggo
Ecpion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
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Thos. W
Chae Ke
Great Northern Railroad
Lewis
Longview
Laredo
Austin
San Antonio
ST. Louis
Memphis
Objec
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