British officials welcome US note on Romania Jews issue
London reports note from Secretary Hay to signatories of the 1878 Berlin treaty is welcomed as backing American intervention in European affairs. Britain debates pauper alien exclusion and immigration limits while praising the motive of humanitarian action. The St James Gazette likens US moves to knight errantry and a seat in the European concert.
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London
Hay
Roumania
Great Britain
United States
Europe
St. James Gazette
Roosevelt
Property Sales Near Allen Academy and Town Lots
Listing advertises several parcels in the town near Allen Academy including a south shore area near a click house with a cottage and outbuildings priced at 650 for about 1 quarter acre, a four block from Main Street brick cistern property at 1260, a quarter block near Allen Academy at 250 with easy terms, and additional lots by Railroad Street and near the school house at 100 each plus other city properties. The notices mention tenants, a swell on cottage, and a fast front with various front lengths and improvements for sale.
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Main Street
Allen Academy
Otto Boehme
Decision Reversed in Suit Over Steel Stock Conversion
The New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals rules 8 to 3 for States Steel Corp in reversing a lower court injunction. Mrs. Berger had sought to stop the conversion of 206,040,000 dollars of 7 percent preferred stock into 5 percent second mortgage bonds. The ruling allows United States Steel Corp to proceed with the conversion regarding Mrs. Berger’s relations.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Errors and Appeals
States Steel Corporation
Berger
Emery
United States Steel Corporation
Funds Released to Banks as Bond Securities Settle
Secretary Shaw announced before departing Washington that during the week he authorized a large round amount of public funds to be placed with banks nationwide that hold bonds eligible for security. The money will be released and deposits completed within days as bonds arrive at the treasury.
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Washington
Shaw
West
Treasury
Revenue Cutter Thetis Returns for Repair in Port Townsend
The Thetis was ashore on a recent visit to the Nushigak River in Alaska causing damage severe enough for Captain Healy to rush the ship to dry dock for examination. The hull was bent and required repainting of the water line before sailing to San Francisco.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Thetis
Nushigak River
Alaska
Healy
San Francisco
Times Endorses Vacation School System in UK
The Times editorial warmly advocates adopting the vacation school system in the United Kingdom, modeled on successful programs in New York Chicago and other American cities. It calls the movement admirable and promising amid ongoing educational debate.
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London
the Times
United Kingdom
New York
Chicago
America
Mob Attacks Pittston Mine Breaker During Labor Turmoil
A mob in Pittston Pa attacks the W H Holmes colliery driving out non union workers and sets fire to the breaker. Fire is stopped from destroying the breaker by nearby workers acting to save the structure.
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Pittston
W. H. Holmes
Shooting at Old Lewisville Arkansas Leaves Man Wounded
Texarkana dispatch reports a shooting affray at Old Lewisville Fayette county Ark about 30 miles east of Texarkana. W. G. Smith was shot through the body with the bullet severing the spinal cord. Death is anticipated. A neighbor was arrested.
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Texarkana
Tex
Old Lewisville
Fayette County
Ark
Here
W. G. Smith
Two Pittsburg Trains Collide Near Whitney
Two passenger trains on the Pittsburg and Western railroad collided near Whitney Pennsylvania. Both trains were wrecked. No passengers were killed and none seriously hurt. Engineer Benedict was killed and four other trainmen were seriously injured.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Whitney
Benedict
Troops and Strikers Clash near Oporto
A Lisbon dispatch reports serious clashes between troops and strikers at Giarda near Oporto. Several working men were killed during the disturbances.
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London
Lisbon
Portugal
Giarda
Oporto
Hanged for Wife Murder in Camden Trial
A La Fayette Gruff of Gloucester was hanged in Camden for the murder of his wife committed on March 11.
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Camden
N. J
A la Fayette Gruff
Gloucester
Perjury charge filed against six delegates in St Louis
Circuit Attorney Folk filed information charging Hannigan Denny Al bright and Bolsch with perjury after their grand jury testimony denying knowledge of a 75000 payment to house members by Suburban Street Railway to secure a franchise. Six men face arrest if they fail to appear, with a $300 reward for each.
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St. Louis
Circuit
Folk
Hannigan
Denny
Albright
Bolsch
Grand
House
Suburban Street Railway
Missouri
House of Delegates
Administrators Appointed for Rice Estate In 1886 Will
New York sept 19 William M Rice jr John D Bartine and James A Baker jr were granted letters of Administration on the Rice estate under the 1886 will. Bond likely near 7 000 000. Patrick residuary legatee of a 1900 will is in Sing Sing awaiting appeal from murder conviction. Estate valued at 3 000 000. bulk in Houston Texas.
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New York
William M. Rice, Jr
John D. Bartine
James A. Baker, Jr
Wiliam M. Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Mr. Rice
Sing Snig
Rice
Fitzgerald
Patrick
Houston
Tex
Protest Approved The Co Religionists Back Hay
Milwaukee leaders of Romanian relief applaud Secretary Hay for protesting Roumanian government oppression of Jews. A Milwaukee relief committee telegram thanks Hay and the U S government for condemning denied employment and discriminatory acts against Romanian Jews.
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Milwaukee
Hay
Wis
Roumania
Old Minister Gillespie Dies in Houston at 69
Rev William Fr Gillespie aged 69 died in Houston after a career as a Presbyterian pastor. Born in Nashville he studied at Danville Theological College and married M V Nelson. He served Georgetown Texas Eagle Pass and Houston before retiring to live with his son. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs J M Taylor. Cousin of General Sam Houston.
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Houston
Tex
William Fr. Gillespie
Decessed
Nashville
Tenn
Danville
M. V. Nelson
R. M. Nelson
Liberty
Misa
Texas
J. M. Taylor
Hungerford
Rev. Gillespie
Sam Houston
No More Troops for Isthmus Traffic
Commander McLean of the United States cruiser Cincinnati reports to Washington that no additional marines are needed to guard Isthmian traffic. Trains run on schedule with an armored car attached to each train carrying fifty United States bluejackets.
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Colon
Colombia
McLean
United States
Cincinnati
Washington
Resident Dies From Accidental Target Rifle Wound
Denton Texas September 19 Bond Wines a prominent resident died from injuries after an accidental target rifle wound received Monday while removing the gun from under a bed by the barrel. Interment was at the Odd Fellows cemetery under Bim Lodge No 30 Knights of Pythias.
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Denton
Tex
Bond Wines
Odd Fellows
Bim Lodge No. 30
Knights of Pythias
Demented Man Locked Up After Wandering Texarkana Streets
An old man found wandering the streets in an insane condition was jailed by officers. He bore unclear writings on his person and appeared en route to Hope, Arkansas, with authorities reporting he originated from there.
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Texarkana
Tex
Oma
Hope
Ark
Morphine Use Reported In Tex. Death Despite Treatment
Fragmentary text indicates a death in Texas linked to morphine use and possible overdose. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but reference to effects and medical response remains.
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J. W. Batts
Brazos County
Hack
Madisonville
Bryan
Daily Hack Service
S. W. Buchanan
W. W. Griffin
Bryan, Texas
San Antonio
Heptos
Heptol
Morrison Drug Co
Waco
Oystahr Parlor
C. M. Camp
John Wittman
Arkanans
Demented Man
Mahank
FORD
THE
PUSU
W. JT. Ford
Franklin Brothers
Tse Susoss
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos
Pany
Tyler Haswell
Picnigs
Aanacques
Manway
E. Grieser
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