Texas Legislature Closes After Last Day of Work
The Twenty sixth Texas legislature adjourned sine die noon today after passing numerous bills. Gov Sayers signed the Houston city charter amendment and other measures while a reception at the governor mansion honored university students and Baylor Bryan attendees. A Pecos Valley train wreck near Canyon City injured one brakeman.
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Great Rock Island Route Announces New Fast Train Schedule
Time is Money as the Great Rock Island Route launches a modern through service. The updated schedule promises a saved business day, enhanced comfort, rock ballast, and up to date equipment. Passengers are urged to consider routes and ticket purchases accordingly.
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Renowned Louisville Surgeon Dr Emory Grant Dies at 75
Louisvill e May 27 Dr Emory Al ford Grant eminent surgeon and former educator died at his home from heart disease at age 75. Invited for Dinner Paris May 27 President Loubet invited former President Harrison and Mrs Harrison to a parliamentary dinner.
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No Cuban Arm Surrender Acceptances At La Punta
Havana May 27 no Cuban soldiers appeared to claim the $75 allotted by the United States for surrender of arms and disbandment. Major Dodge arrived with $500000 in gold and $9000 in silver but crowds left with no applicants. General Rivera notes most officers stay in Havana. many privates live outside the city and may appear in the provinces. Representative Gomez criticizes the arm surrender condition as a fault. Planters urge McKinley to approve Brooke decree. creditors back the original decree.
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Henderson lynching in Athens Texas prompts arrests
Athens Texas May 27 two arrests made in the lynching of James Humphreys and his two sons George and John with affidavits issued for others. The victims were taken from their homes Wednesday night and hanged to a tree near their own community. The funeral drew the largest crowd ever seen in the area with a single mother and thirteen children left grieving.
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Assassination of Thomas Baker Sparks Further Turmoil
Reading the May 27 dispatches, the assassination of Thomas Baker in Clay county Kentucky portends renewed feuding and possible vengeance from his supporters. Several items cover other incidents from Maryville Missouri to Glasgow Scotland and Winnipeg Manitoba with mixed outcomes.
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Filipinos Attack Americans Near San Miguel in Jungle Ambush
Manila reports detail an ambush where Filipinos from Pio del Pilar's army attacked Third regiment troops between San Miguel and Balinag. Fire came from 200 yards, delivering one of the campaign’s fiercest battles as insurgents suffer greater losses than Americans.
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