Senate Debates Philippine Question and Lynchings in US
Washington May 27 Senate discussion centers on Philippine question with citations to 1898 editorials. In the Senate Gallinger seeks inquiry into lynchings and Texas burning cited. Hoar notes judiciary committee already considers the issue. Houston confirmed as marshal of Eastern District of Texas.
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Washington
Patterson
Colorado
Philippine Committee
Denver News
Foraker
Senate
Gallager
New Hampshire
Judiciary Committee
United States
Gallinger
Texas
Bailey
Culber
Hoar
District of Columbia
Lord Pauncefote
Couden
Houston
Andrew J. Houston
Eastern District
Dividends Declared for Creditors of Insolvent Banks
Washington May 27 The controller of the currency has declared dividends in favor of creditors of insolvent national banks. Tyler Texas First National Bank receives 20 percent and Mutual National Bank of New Orleans 1 percent.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Tyler
Tex
Mutual National Bank of
New Orleans
German Emperor Invites U S Generals to Maneuvers
Washington May 27 Generals Corbin Yount and Wood have been formally invited by Emperor William to attend as personal guests at German military maneuvers next fall. Initial overtures were made by General Von Plessen at Prince Henrys request during his American visit, and the invitation is now expected to be accepted.
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Empre
Washington
Corbin
Youn
Wood
Emperor William
von Plessen
Prince Henry
Cotton Belt Plans Large Stock and Bond Issues
The St. Louis Southwestern board approves issuing 18.5 million dollars in new stock and 25 million dollars in new bonds. The bond issue aims to retire existing second mortgage income bonds and finance railway equipment purchases to acquire stock of other railroads. A portion of the term will be extended.
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Cotton Belt Improvements
New York
St. Louis Southwestern
Gaynor and Greene Petitions Move Transfer to Quebec
In Montreal court on May 27 Col. Gaynor and Capt. Greene petition to transfer missing writs proceedings to Quebec. Judge Andrews ordered notices served on Montreal magistrate Lafontaine and set continued argument to Thursday, with Mr. Stuart representing the prosecution.
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Gaynor
Greene
Quebec
Col
Capt
Montreal
Chanbers
Andrews
Stuart
Lafontaine
Jealousy Sparks Tragic Shootings in Kansas City
In Kansas City on Monday Frank Robison aged 20 shot and killed his sweetheart Gertie Rawlins aged 16, fatally wounded rival Albert H. Ferguson aged 19, and fatally injured himself in an apartment house. Jealousy is noted as the motive.
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Kansas City
Frank Robison
Gertie Rawlins
Albert H. Ferguson
Mexico Grants Bigger Public Works Funding in Nueva Laredo
In Laredo Texas on May 27 the Mexican congress approved 210000 for public buildings in the sister city Nueva Laredo, surpassing the 160000 appropriated by the American congress for Laredo.
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Laredo
Tex
Mexican Congress
American Congress
Nueva Laredo
Granger Texas riot aftermath and tax lien ruling
Reports from Granger Texas dated May 7 describe the town returning to calm after racial tensions with the black population in the fields and remaining residents being older or vulnerable. Austin notes May 27 that poll tax on personal property does not create a lien on the owner’s real estate. prior practice required full payment of the entire assessment unless homestead is involved.
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Austin
Comptroller’s Department
Attorney General
Hornsby Withdraws From Texas Railroad Commissioner Race
John W. Hornsby of Austin announces withdrawal from the railroad commissioner race in a letter to the Texas Democrats. He states recent developments convince him the nomination chances are against him and blasts rival aspirants from Travis County.
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Austin
John W. Hornsby
Hornsby
Democrats of Texas
Travis County
Tragic Drowning: Two Fort Worth Boys Die in Village Creek
In Fort Worth area on Village Creek five miles away from the city, 8 year old Willie Harrell fell into the water while playing with a companion. His 9 year old brother Joe Harrell attempted a rescue and both brothers drowned.Children are sons of Henry Harrell of Magnolia and Evans avenues.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Joe
Willie Harrell
Henry Harrell
Magnolia
Evans Avenues
Village Creek
Willie
New Idol Quong Gung Blesses Mott Street Joss House
In Chinatown New York on May 7 the Nin Yung clan inaugurated a new joss house in Mott street. Mouldering joss-sticks and offerings of pigs and chickens were brought by half the population to honor the fresh from China idol Quong Gung.
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New York
Chinatown
Quong Gung
China
Nin Yung
Mott Street
Colombia Quiet After Uprising Says Bogota Cable
A cable from Arthur Beaupre US charge at Bogota reports increased tranquility in Colombia and surrounding areas and indicates the strict military rule is relaxing. The impression abroad is that the war is over.
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Colombia
Washington
State Department
Arthur Beaupre
United States
Bogota
Texas Requisition Honors Warrants In Ohio Case
Gov. Nash has honored two requisitions from Texas for D. W. Gerrhart alias W. G. Hess jailed for forgery and for John R. Joyce alias D. C. Kemp sought in the same case.
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Texas
Columbus
Gov. Nash
D. W. Gerhart
W. G. Hess
John R. Joyce
D. C. Kemp
Ashes from Mont Pelee Shower Montreat Residents
Ashes from the Martinique volcano Mont Pelee fell Monday night in greater quantities than ever experienced since the eruption. The ash drift covered streets and rooftops, prompting residents to seek shelter indoors and take precautions against respiratory irritation.
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Mont Pelee
Boseau
Martinique
Wine of Cardus Builds Strength for Motherhood
A testimonial praises Wine of Cardus for restoring strength after childbirth. The author credits the remedy with helping recovery, reducing suffering, and promoting healthy pregnancy and nurturing motherhood. The piece extols motherhood as a noble duty and claims the tonic prevents miscarriages and weak health linked to female weakness.
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Cardus
Cardui
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