Honors For A and M In Tough Sewanee Clash
Sewanee led 10 to 0 in Houston as Texas A and M held its own against Sewanee. Galveston News praised the college team, noting the heavy, fresher opponent and that with more practice A and M could have won. Spectators reported no serious injuries and high spirits despite the loss.
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Sewanee
Houston
College
Sewanees
San Antonio
Galveston News
Pierce
Texas A. & M
Tennessee
Druesdon
Babe” Astin
Senter
Senapee
Hotel Arrivals
A list of guests checked into a hotel including A P Wilson of Houston Abe Edel of Cincinnati H O Shepard and wife of Chicago 8 P Porter of Saratoga I N Kime of Toledo R L Henry of Waco L Pfinstag of New York W H Breed ing of New Orleans W G Palmer of Houston F H Weaver and wife of St Louis Allan D Sanford of Waco.
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P Wilson
Houston
Abe Edel
Cincinnati
O Shepard
Chicago
Porter
Saratoga
N Kime
Toledo
L Henry
Waco
Pfinstag
New York
H Breeding
New Orleans
G Palmer
H Weaver
St. Louis
Allan D Sanford
Edmunds Urges Philippine Self Government Policy
Former Senator George F. Edmunds urged Congress to let Filipinos choose their own government with U S aid for peace and order. He argued the United States as sovereign must decide if Filipinos become subjects or citizens, and proposed a memorial asking a law to prevent forced rule while aiding self government.
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Philadelphia
George F. Edmunds
Senate
Spain
United States
Philippine Islands
Mr. Edmunds
Congress
Central
American Antiimperialisic League
Union
Islands
Will Hold His Place Congressman Smith Not Resigning
Baltimore November 11 A precedent from Governor Hill prompts the newly elected Democratic Maryland governor John Walter Smith to retain his U S House seat until inauguration on the second Monday in January. He was elected from the first district last November and influences harbor and land bills as well as presidential nomination views. probable Democratic contenders for nominations include Elihu Jackson Miles Applegate and Thomas A. Smith.
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Baltimore
Hill
United States Senate
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Congress
Smith
Tidewater
Elihu Jackson
Joshua W. Miles
W. F. Applegate
Thomas A. Smith
Guard Attacked Near Fort Sam Houston and Prisoner Recaptured
A sentinel fought off two escaping convicts near Fort Sam Houston as Private Allen wrestled back his rifle. He recaptured Private Woods while convict Kearns escaped on a horse. The incident ended with Woods in custody and Kearns at large.
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San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Allen
Woods
Kearns
Sixth Infantry
Croker Sees Antiin imperialism Leading 1900 Demo Platform
New York report quotes Richard Croker predicting antiimperialism will be the main plank of the 1900 Democratic platform with opposition to trusts second and the money question pushed aside. He cautions against fixed currency ratios and says Congress should decide bimetallism at a just ratio.
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New York
Richard Croker
Bryan
Croker
Republican Party
Congress
Venezuelan Revolt Holds Puerto Cabello Bombardment Question
Washington reports discuss possible bombardment of Puerto Cabello if General Castro follows international law. The port has seen changing control as Andrade’s forces fled Caracas and forces under Castro and Hernandez maneuver. General Hemphill of the Detroit may proceed to Puerto Cabello to protect American and German interests.
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Washington
Castro
Ventuelan
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Caracas
Andrade
State
General Davis
Porto Rico
San Juan
Hernandez
de Castro
Loomis
State Department
General Castro
Hemphill
Detroit
Legoayra
Ten of the Crew of w Schooner Die on Philadelphia
News from Philadelphia reports the schooner William M Bird from Charleston to New London wrecked in October near Frying Pan Shoals North Carolina. Ten crew died including Captain Barrett. Survivors George Loud and George Robinson landed at Salisbury Maryland on November 8 after rescue by Beachem. They endured 90 hours without food or water. The men were swept away one by one as strength failed and drowned.
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Philadelphia
William M Bird
Charleston
D. C
New London
Man convicted of murder in first degree in Daingerfield Texas
The jury in the Joe Thomas murder case returns a guilty verdict for first degree murder. The defendant, a Black man, was sentenced to life in prison for killing Ex Sheriff J W High in Naples, December 27. Thomas escaped the Tyler jail, returned to Naples, and surrendered, with the trial lasting 24 hours.
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Daingerfield
Tex
Joe Thomas
Thomas
J. W. High
Naples
Tyler
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Chicago Corset Company
the Daily Eagle
Texas
Connelly
Palmer & Cornes
Lawrence Warehouse
Darwin's
Deense
Dawson
Holloman’s
Wilson & Conlee O
Bowman’s
Seeree
Emmael’s Pharmacy
Philippines
Will
Davis
Richmond
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Council of Richmond
Monroe Park
Manila
Sweetheart
Joseph Enders
Dora Shyer
Enders
Paducah, Ky
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Dittman’s Ladies Shoes
Webb Bros
James & Castles
Rockers
John Wittman
Bryan, Texas
Ackuccd's Store
Kodak
Tyler Haswell
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