Fatal Fire at Hutchins House in Houston
A major blaze at Hutchins House in Houston resulted in one death among hotel guests as flames ravaged upper floors. The building, valued around 125000 dollars with 50000 dollar equipment, sustained near total loss estimated at 250000 dollars. Fire origin suspected incendiary. several firemen injured but not seriously.
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Houston
Hutchins
Neuhaus Bros. & Kessler
Schulenberg, Tex
T. J
J. T. Boyle
Agricultural and Mechanical
Kansas City
Sour Lake Discovers Oil Gusher Forty Feet High
The Central Texas fair gains fame across the state as Sour Lake reports a genuine oil gusher reaching forty feet above the derrick. A commentary suggests President Roosevelt errs when following McKinley’s example, notably on manners regarding guests.
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Sour Lake
Damages Sought After Death Of Willie King In School Accident
A district court suit filed by Mrs. B F Hawkins and others seeks 20000 damages from I G N Railroad Co for the death of Willie King on January 18 at school grounds. The pipe rolling from an embankment allegedly caused the fatal crush.
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B. F. Hawkins
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Refund Policy
A Bryan Texas druggist advertisement promotes Rex Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion sour stomach and heartburn with a money back guarantee if not cured. The offer lists a price of 50 cents and cites M. H. James as the leading druggist.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
Catholic Services and Convent Dedication in Galveston
Sunday high mass and afternoon preaching at Sacred Heart League led by Rev J M Kirwin of Galveston. Bishop Gallagher to dedicate Villa Maria Convent Monday morning with Kirwin preaching the dedicatory sermon. Visiting clergymen from Galveston Houston Palestine attend. Texas Farm and Ranch notes Central Texas Fair opens November 5 at Bryan. urged inclusion of ladies and children. sheriff not needed for scavenger work.
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Sacred Heart League
J. M. Kirwin
Galveston
Kirwin
N. A. Gallagher
Villa Maria
Houston
Palestine
Texas Farm and Ranch
Bryan
Hotel Arrivals
Hotel arrivals list includes E Spatch of Dallas, Chas D Golding of Houston, D J Tracy of St Louis, C W Churchill of Detroit, J M Friedling of Austin, T P Eastland of Waxahachie, T W Eckles of San Francisco, E C Driskell of Dallas, C E Hall of Houston, CENTRAL. W L Turner of Madisonville, R E Barry of Iola, J L Anders of Pitts Bridge, Miss Carrie Sedgwick of Cross, M F Sanders of W Henderson, Rockdale, W L Hargrove of Round Rock, R F Martins Dacus.
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E Spatch
Dallas
Chas D Golding
Houston
J Tracy
St Louis
W Churchill
Detroit
J M Friedling
Austin
P Eastland
Waxahachie
T W Eckles
San Francisco
C Driskell
E Hall
Central
L Turner
Madisonville
E Barry
S E Dean
Iola
J L Anders
Pitts Bridge
Carrie Sedgwick
Cross
M F Sanders
W Henderson
Rockdale
L Hargrove
Round Rock
F Martins Dacus
To Cure Malaria In Four Days Quinoria Ad
An advertisement promises malaria relief in four days with Quinoria. Druggists authorize refunds if it fails. Price fifty cents per package. M. 2 James, leading druggist, Bryan, Texas.
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M. 2
James
Bryan
Texas
New York Firm Rep Discusses Cotton Exports to Japan in Texas
Konosuke Seko of Mitsui & Co visits Austin and Texas officials to talk large cotton exports to Japan along with machinery and locomotives. Mitsui has long been a leading Japanese banking house. Dr Blunt Willesign reports state health chief Blunt plans another resignation effective Nov 1 due to illness. In El Paso a stabbing leaves Bob Irvin critically wounded and Horace Keene held on a warrant. Fort Worth architect James Kane dies at 79 after 80 years in the city. Cameron official John H. Bickett seeks state treasurer nomination. Richard Williams is shot dead at Grant Prairie fair. Baxter Bush jailed.
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Austin
New York
Konosuke Seko
Mitsui & Co
Seko
Texas
Japan
Mitaui & Co
W. F. Blunt
el Paso
Tex
Bob Irvin
Horace Keene
Irvin
Fort Worth
James J. Kane
Killarney
Ireland
America
Washington, D. CO
Miner residents discover man dead at home in Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells Texas on October 19 reports the death of H. I. Austin who lived one mile east of town. Authorities suspect heart failure. In London on October 19 the duke of Norfolk is announced to marry Lady Alice Fitzwilliam by a candid friend.
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Galveston
Ivanovich
Lucille McBeam
Mineral Wells
Tex
Austin
Here
Duke of Norfolk
London
Alice Fitzwilliam
No Duty To Pay United States Coal Case
United States General Appraisers decide on a Hawaii tariff transition dispute. Alexander H. Baldwin of Honolulu imported 950 tons of coal from Newcastle that arrived at the port of Māhukona and was initially admitted duty free under Hawaiian law. After US authority took effect, Honolulu assessed duties. importers protested, claim free entry, board sustains protest.
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New York
Classification Board of
United States General Appraisers
Hawaii
Republic
United States
Alexander H. Badwin
Honolulu
Newcastle
Mahukona
Hawaiian Republic
Expulsion of Les ter Reiff reshapes American racing in England
London reports that Les ter Reiff's removal from English turf triggers likely withdrawals of American trainers and jockeys in 1902. Enoch Wishard cancels English engagements and withdraws Croker and Drake horses, with Huggins possibly joining Wishard abroad. Despite some big American wins, trainers complain handicapping and odds hinder profits, fueling moves to train in France next year.
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London
Lester Reiff
Enoch Wishard
Reiff
Richard Croker
John A. Drake
Huggins
England
Wishard
William ©. Whitney
Edward Corrigan
Croker
France
Fire devastates South McAlester with 35000 in losses
A Friday blaze in South McAlester, Indian Territory, destroyed eleven buildings including the Gill hotel and city hall. Losses exceed 35000 with the Gill hotel alone valued 15000, insured for 3500, traced to a defective flue at the telephone exchange. In Mississippi, Harry Cook was reportedly killed by George Christian in a levee camp near Rosdale, both men married, Christian claiming self defense.
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South McAlester
I. T
Gill Hotel
Telephone Exchange
Bristow House
Memphis
Harry Cook
George Christian
Rosedale
Miss
Cook
Christian
Senator Bailey Seeks Fast Promotion for Major Hare
Senator Bailey of Texas, visiting Washington while ill, met with the president on Friday to urge promoting Major Luther R. Hare of the regular army to brigadier general. Hare gained distinction in the Philippines and the president assured his promotion.
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Washington
Bailey
Texas
Luther R. Hare
Regular Army
Hare
Philippines
Slave survivor Ann Taylor dies at county farm in Missouri
St Joseph Missouri report notes Ann Taylor aged over ten years died at the county farm after a brief illness. Born near Mount Vernon Virginia she lived as a slave for more than a century and used tobacco and liquor. She spent 20 years at the county farm with all relatives dead for 50 years. Nearby Guthrie Oklahoma reports Crystal citizens forced a youth to kneel kiss the flag and beg pardon for mocking President McKinley and banished him for 24 hours.
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St. Joseph
Guthrie
O. T
Crystal
McKinley
Cotton Fire Eats Nine Cars in South McAlester Yard
Nine cars of cotton burned in the Missouri Kansas and Texas yards at South McAlester I T. Loss placed near twelve thousand dollars. Suspected cause is a spark from a passing engine.
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McAlester
I. T
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Crowe Brothers Hold Out Over Bond Demand
John J. Crowe of Council Bluffs says his brother Pat Crowe will not surrender until a $500 bond is set. He adds that once pledged Pat Crowe will be in Omaha within a week.
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Omaha
John J. Crowe
Council Bluffs
Pat Crowe
Wreck on the Iron Mountain Near DeSoto
A rear end collision between a fast mail and a freight train four miles below DeSoto Missouri left one man dead and many injured. The Oct 19 incident disrupted service on the Iron Mountain line near St. Louis.
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St. Louis
DeSoto
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Wales
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Company
the Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Roosevelt
Teddy
Mr. McKinley
Depew
Catholic Services Today
Emmel’s Prescription Pharmacy
Dr. Blunt Willesign
J. J. Kane
Cameron
John H. Bickett
Franklin, Tex
Richard Williams
Grant Prairie Fair
Baxter Bush
South McAlester Cotton
Crowe
Iron Mountain
Insurance Agency
A. D. McConnico
Cos
John Wittmann
Boru
Bryan and Vacinity
Kline, Kohn & Co
Chicago
C. M. Proctor
GSE
Ecpion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
Hanway’s
E. Grieser
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