Steamer Gem Burns on Mississippi River
The packet boat Gem burned near Hahnville landing forty miles above New Orleans. Fire started in moss cargo. crew jumped overboard as flames spread. Five drowned while swimming to shore, including famed river pilot W. E. Barre and captain Comeaux’s son E J Comeaux. Capt R J Comeaux critically burned. one-armed mate Fred Ketchum reached shore.
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Gem
Hahnville Landing
Mississippi River
W. E. Barre
E. J Comeaux
Insured May Name Beneficiary Under Fraternal Policy
Austin Texas February 11 The Supreme Court ruled that under the act of 1899 an insured member of a fraternal order may designate a beneficiary to whom his policy will be paid.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Unloaded Pistol Wounds 15-Year-Old in Texas
In Nacogdoches Texas on February 11 Frank Asrey age 15 watched his father inspect a supposed unloaded forty one caliber pistol. The weapon discharged and the boy was critically wounded prompting safety reviews and police inquiry into the incident.
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Associated Press
Nacogdoches, Tex
Frank Asrey
Sunny January Sets Heat Records Across Texas
A twenty seven year Weather Bureau tally notes no other January so sunny and only one drier on record. It cites statewide average rainfall of 5.35 inches from 198 stations and highlights extremes from Laredo 98 degrees to Romero 12 degrees above zero.
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United States Weather Bureau
Marshall
Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Panhandle
Romero
John Daly JR
Double Bereavement In Thornton And Taylor
A message reports the death of Mr. J. B. Ellis at his Thornton home after about a two week illness at 10 30. His son R R Ellis of the city has been at his bedside. A separate notice says Walter Ellis of Taylor suffered a house fire that killed his little daughter. Mr Ellis is a cousin of R R Pilis of the city. Friends extend sympathy to both families.
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J. B. Ellis
Thornton
Mr. Ellis
R. R. Ellis
Walter Ellis
Taylor
R. R. Pilis
Mexican Gunboat Salute Unanswered in New Orleans
The Mexican gunboat Zaragossa passed New Orleans and fired a twenty one gun salute to the Federal garrison. The salute went unanswered as the gunboat neared the barracks along the Mississippi.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Zaragossa
Miners Strike Inquiry Told of Detected Murder in Trinidad
Denver report at congressional strike inquiry states George W. Belcher detective was murdered in Trinidad by a United Mine Workers member, allegedly urged by a union organizer.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Congressional
George W. Belcher
Trinidad
United Mine Workers
President Sidelined by Cold Forcing Cancellations
Washington February 12 The President's engagements were canceled as his physician ordered him to stay in his room due to a cold and cough.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stolen Mare Mule From Smetana Farm
About December 23 a gray mare mule, 14% hands high, from Smetana, had ear tips cut. Reward offered: five dollars for the mule and twenty five dollars for capture and conviction of the thief. J. J. Cahill, Bryan Route 5.
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Smetana
J. J. Cahill
Gunmen Stage Daylight Cafe Robbery in Bowery
Six gunmen robbed five men and one woman of large amounts in a Bowery cafe in daylight. Three suspects were arrested as they fled. the others escaped.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Bowery
Raine Changes Plea to Not Guilty in Bank Embezzlement Case
Memphis police report C Hunter Raine pleaded not guilty in criminal court to embezzling funds from the defunct Mercantile Bank. He had previously admitted guilt upon arrest.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
C. Hunter Raine
Mercantile Bank
Gin Fire Devours Belton Cotton Gin At Night
Belton Texas February 12 The Belton Gin and Cotton Company gin burned last night causing about 12000 dollars in losses partly insured Fire crews battled the blaze but could not save the plant from total destruction.
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Associated Press
Belton, Tex
Belton Gin & Cotton Company
Powder Explosion At Hercules Plant Kills Four
In Kenvil New Jersey on February 13 a massive explosion rocked the Hercules Powder Works packing plant. Several tons of powder prepared for shipment to Mexico detonated, killing four workers. The cause remains unknown as investigators probe the blast site.
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Associated Press
Kenvil
N. J
Mexico
Hercules Powder Works
Sylvia Pankhurst Leaders Split From Women's Army
Mutiny erupted in London's People’s Army formed by Sylvia Pankhurst after leaving the Woman’s Social and Political Union. In London East End the marchers, drawn from the lowest classes, clashed over discipline as some members smoked tobacco and walked out when ordered to stop.
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London
England
People’s Army
London East End
Sylvia Pankhurst
Woman’s Social and Political Union
One-Horse Farmers Learn to Work Together and Grow
John Wright recounts a cooperative farming experiment with his brother, pooling labor and tools to improve seed beds and yields. They expanded implements, shared crops, and swapped tasks to cut time, saving about 12 days annually while living six miles from town.
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John Wright
Progressive Farmer
Postmaster General Restricts Untamped Mail Under New Rule
Burleson issues a postoffice order letting unstamped letters be delivered in the future with double postage charged to the recipient. The change reverses an older rule that blocked mail from starting if stamps were missing. Intentional omissions may prevent delivery under the new regulation.
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Burleson
Buy A Jewel And Save Fuel Ad Patters Jewelry
Colonial Pattern Jewels advertises square reservoirs and a high closet with prices from 30 to 60 dollars. The sale promotes saving fuel through the purchase of jewel themed items.
Poultry Trust Members Begin Three Month Jail Terms
Eleven members of the so called poultry trust, all wealthy, began three month jail sentences for violating the state anti monopoly law.
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Associated Press
New York
Poultry Trust
Cannon to Speak at Clinton County Republican Banquet
St James Michigan February 13 Former Speaker of the National House of Representatives Uncle Joe Cannon will address the Clinton County Republican Club banquet. His topic is Forty Years in the United States Congress United States Senator Charles E Townsend will discuss Republican Duty Others on the program include Congressman Joseph W Fordney Alexander J Groesbeck Hon J Q Ross Hon Frederick Martindale and Grant Fellows
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St. James, Mich
National House of Representatives
Joe” Cannon
Clinton County
Republican Club
United States Congress
United States
Charles E. Townsend
Joseph W. Fordney
Alexander J. Groesbeck
J. Q. Ross
Frederick Martindale
Grant Fellows
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Claim
An advertisement for a laxative remedy named GROVE'S claims to cure a cold in one day. It promises to stop cough and headache with a formula labeled KE VW and GROVE'S signature on each box. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure according to the claim.
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Grove
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