Funeral honors for J L Whitmore fire chief and alderman
Funeral services were held for J L Whitmore with viewing at city hall and fire department. A long procession to Concordia followed a brief ceremony at the fire department where members recited burial rites and offered prayers for the deceased.
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Fire Department
Millican
Joseph L. Whitmore
Concordia
Fre
Alderman Clifford
Jo.Burton
John Sorenson
W. R.jackson
Mairy Edwards
Joe Frisk
J. P. O’connor
Alex Shannon
J. J. Connors
John O'Connors
Counterfeit Ring Busted Near San Antonio
Secret service agents in San Antonio arrested a woman for pasting bad nickels and later took three men into custody on counterfeiting charges. They found many 1897 dated dollars and numerous counterfeit quarters, with officials expecting further developments.
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San Antonio
Tex
Treasury
Anarchists Avenged in Brussels as King Guards Tighten
Aug 9 report notes anarchists, some from America, in Brussels with King Leopold under tighter protection. Placards appeared on the king’s palace and public buildings. The palace notice claims centuries of oppression and praises Bresci and Varnachle while blaming Italy’s mill workers' deaths on Milan.
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Brussels
Amelica
Leopold
Milan
Italy
Breaci
Bresci
Italian Colony Mass Honors Late King Humbert in San Antonio
The Italian colony in San Antonio held mass at the San Fernando Cathedral in memory of King Humbert as his funeral occurred in Rome. All Italian business houses in the city were closed for the day.
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San Antonio
Tex
Cathedral of
San Fernando
Humbert
Rome
Child dies after rattlesnake bite in Water Canoe
Special correspondence reports the death of G. M. Bixlers child at Water Canoe Magdalena after a rattlesnake bite. Despite all efforts, the child died this morning at about nine oclock.
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Magdalena
N. M
G. M. Bixlers
Panic at Rome as King’s Remains Procession Passes
Dramatic scenes erupt in Rome as mourners and crowds react while the late king’s funeral procession moves through the city. Police cordon routes and guide spectators during the ceremonial passage.
Funeral for late Krieg Humbert in Rome amid guard and panic
Rome unveils a solemn funeral for the late Krieg Humbert as troops guard streets and a cautious crowd presses toward the palace. Anarchist fears spark panic in via Nazionale while nobles and guards assemble, with cavalry forming a protective square around the monarch.
Memorandum realigns China crisis amid legations fire
Washington reports dispatches showing the imperial troops firing on Pekin legations. The memorandum urges China to protect foreigners and coordinate with relief forces, denying an ultimatum and signaling possible cooperation for peace. Ministers prepare to leave Pekin with escort as signals improve.
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Conger
Pekin
Negro Infantry Recruiting for Philippine Duty Hints at Replacements
Special dispatch from San Antonio Texas reports orders to recruit all Negro infantry in the department of Texas to a war footing of 128 men per company. The unit may be sent to the Philippines, with either the Eighteenth or Twenty third infantry to follow. The move aims to relieve troops on the Philippine station after extended overseas service. Earlier orders at Fort Bliss called for similar recruitment, with no details on future destination of the Twenty fifth.
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San Antonio
Tex
Department of Texas
Philippines
Department
Philippine
Furst Bliss
Twenty Fifth
Royal Send Off for Bryan in Indianapolis
Bryan spoke with Indiana state leaders about the state work and offered to help. The Bryan and Stevenson party received a royal send off in the morning.
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Indianapolis
Bryan
Indiana
Stevenson
Chicago Census Figures Delayed And Downbeat Outlook
Census officials say Chicago’s population data will not be released this week. The Chicago census is expected to show modest gains, with officials noting the year’s results will be disappointing relative to prior expectations. Chicago aims for over a million residents but officials caution against large increases.
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Washington
Chicago
Automobile Excites Pinos Altos Residents
Waterbury of the Goldes Giant Mine company has just received an automobile, hailed as the only one in New Mexico. Natives cheered as he rode through Pinos Altos, amazed by the marvel of the age. Waterbury is proud of his new possession.
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Pinosaltos
L. Waterbury
Goldes Giant Mineg Company
Pinos Altos
Fitz the Favorite Heads to Fight Tomorrow in New York
Fitzsimmons and Rubins rest in training quarters ahead of a contest tomorrow. The Cornishman says his hand and arm are sound and weighs about 170 pounds. Rubins will tip the beam at 190. Prominent wagers have been laid on Fitzsimmons as the favorite at 19 to 5.
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New York
Fi Zimmons
Rublin
Fitzsimmons
game called off with Albuquerque disbanding
The scheduled game with Albuquerque has been canceled as their team has disbanded. Efforts may bring Tucson to play soon, with anticipated strong crowd turnout given Tucson and El Paso rivalries.
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Albuquerque
Tucson
el Paso
Chicago Beats Philadelphia Two to Three
In a tight game, Chicago defeats Philadelphia three to two after a fast start and late defense. The win tightens standings as Pittsburgh powers past Boston six to three.
Conception Cevera Released on Writ of Habeas Corpus
Judge Harper ordered the release of Conception Cevera who had been arrested on a charge of stealing a valise. The valise was later found in a store on San Antonio street after Cevera testified he was asked to take charge of it and waited for the owner. No evidence showed he knew of any missing valuables from the valise.
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San Antonio Street
Cevera
Devera
Remanded to Jail After Oregon Street Shooting Case
Jose Villa and Inez Cistro, two Mexicans involved in a shooting on Oregon Street, were remanded to the county jail in default of 500 bond after a preliminary hearing. Villa was wounded by George Grayson, a Shaffer's drug store prescription clerk.
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Jose Villa
Inez Cistro
Oregon Street
Villa
George Grayson
Shaffer
El Paso Freight Rates Discussed At Chamber Meeting
A four o’clock gathering at the chamber of commerce heard A D Shepherd of the Southern Pacific promise to study local discrimination in freight charges. Merchants cited cheaper routes to Albuquerque Deming and Tucs on as well as Chicago to Chihuahua, but Shepherd offered no firm rate relief and urged El Paso to grow manufacturing to attract fair treatment from railroads.
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D Shephard
Pacific System
Southern Pacific
Shephard
San Francisco
Arizona
E. Pao
Loraburg
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FE Paso
Guaymas
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