Immigration Bill Dominates House Debate Over Canada Smuggling
The House opened with sharp criticism of Canada based immigrant smuggling by rail and steamship firms. Debate touched on an educational test amendment, with other measures including land rights for Fort Bridger blocks and a Santa Fe rail sale bill. Senate discussed the Philippine policy and Cuba’s independence.
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House
Shattuc
Ohio
Committee On Immigration
Canada
Underwood
Alabama
Marshal de Rochambeau
Payne
New York
United States of America
Indiana
Fort Bridger
Fort Sanders
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Santa Fe Railway Company
Charles R. Thomas
North Carolina
John E. Fowler
Tomkins
J. J. Lentz
Mr. Rhea
Virginia
James Walker
Volatile Texas politics and cyclone relief headlines
The May 23 1902 issue notes Roosevelt term chatter in Texas with Dr John Grant ready for any call. It reports Goliad cyclone relief responses and several social quips about Booker T Washington marshals and John D Rockefeller hair loss.
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John Grant
Texas
Texas State Treasury Surplus Touted for Farm and Institute Funding
State authorities in Austin estimate a September 1 1903 cash surplus of 400000 dollars after demands. The Farm and Ranch column argues the surplus could fund a state agricultural department experiment stations and farmers institutes, to be enacted by the next legislature if suitable men are elected to both houses.
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Austin
Texas State Treasury
Death of Lawrence Batte Follows Marshall Duel Wound
Lawrence Batte, a 23 year old clerk at M Scully's grocery in Marshall, died from a gunshot wound suffered during the duel between Terry and Bell. Batte, born in Bryan, was married twice, the last to Miss Bell of Marshall, who survives him. He was interred at Marshall on Thursday afternoon as friends express sympathy to his wife and mother.
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Lawrence Batte
Terry
Bell
Marshall
Mr. Batte
Bryan
L. H. Batte
Miss Bell
Austin Street
M. Scully
Batte
Arrears Notice From Utilities Company
Residents in arrears for lights or water are urged to settle by June first or service will be discontinued. No new contracts will be offered until all dues are paid. W. H. Harman signs on behalf of B W L and P Co.
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W. H. HarMan
Coal Creek mine horror toll rises with dozens missing
In Coal Creek Tennessee on May 22 the fourth day of the Fra terville mine disaster reports 20 to 22 victims still missing. Rescue teams have recovered 294 bodies and work continues in three mine entries to recover the remaining victims.
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Moore Coal Creek
Tenn
Coal Creek
Fraterville Mine
Topeka Arrives in Port au Prince to Protect Interests
The United States cruiser Topeka has arrived from Port Royal to safeguard American interests. The warship's presence in these waters has boosted confidence and improved the situation.
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Port Au Prince
United States
Topeka
Port Royal
D. C
Keith Texas May 18 1902 Community Notes
Rain benefits health and crops. John Gresham travels to Bryan. Wm Pope and A J Keith ship vegetables to Bryan. J J Hicks and wife host a dinner. Ice cream social at Fuqua Prairie. Jeff May hosts music night. Ran Moon returns from Navasota. Bennie Prescott and King Fuqua visit Trant School House singing. Preaching at Martins Prairie next Sunday with evening singing. Correspondent reports.
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Fuqua Prairie
Jeff May
Ran Moon
Navasota
Bennie Prescott
King Fuqua
Trant
Martin’s Prairie
J. D. Keith
Injunction Denied in York Versus Yzaguine Barber Case
In San Antonio on May 22 Judge Brooks ruled that courts of equity lack jurisdiction to stop Yzaguine from opening his barber shop on Sunday. York, a union barber, claimed Sunday work injured his business. Yzaguine, a non union barber, challenged the union rule. The case was dismissed.
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San Antonio
Tex
York
Yzaguine
Brooks
Court of Equity
Yzaquine
Fifth Victim Identified In Choctaw Wreck
A. Furry of St Louis Mo dies becoming the fifth victim. A M Orphant of Tishomingo a noted attorney severely injured will recover. Most injured were taken to South MeAlester company hospital. Cause of wreck unknown.
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Ardmere
N. T
A. D. Furry
St. Louis
A. M. Orphant
Tishomingo
South Me
Alester
Ada Wells Graham Dies by Suicide in Aubrey
Mrs Ada Wells Graham, mother in law of T L Mullins, shot herself in Aubrey Texas on May 22. Once a woman of strong mind and noted artist, her mind had been affected in recent years according to the report.
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Aubrey, Tex
Ada Wells Graham
T. L. Mullins
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