Ins and Outs of Local News and Travel Tidbits
Local items report visits from George Brittingham and wife from Chihuahua and other travelers including Morton of International Road and Carl Blumenthal making spring purchases. Indictments in the grand jury include hog theft and an assault with intent to murder. A marriage license is recorded for Manuel Perez and Antonia Hernandez.
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Carl Blumenthal
Macos Lopez
Ramon Carbajal
Jesus Bastadardo
Koch On Blood Purity And The Cure
Dr Koch argues bacteria do not occur in healthy blood or tissues. Other doctors claim Avery Securaceperi is the best medicine to render the blood perfectly pure and healthy.
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Dr. Koch
Avery Sure Ceperi
Greeks' Crete Autonomy Plan May Spark Turbulent Moves
Reports from Berlin Paris Vienna and Athens indicate growing support for autonomy in Crete under Greek administration while Britain Italy and France push for a swift response to Crete Greece and Turkish tensions. The Greek ironclad Spezia sails toward Turkish waters as a czar in Paris warns Greece to halt war preparations.
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Berlin
Zeiting
Lord Salisbury
Crete
George
Greece
Great Britain
Italy
Canea
Sitia
Retimo
Vienna
Turkey
Paris
Germany
Athens
Spezia
London
Senate backs Greek aid and labor reform commission
In the Senate a Cameron resolution expresses U S sympathy for Greece over Crete intervention and freeing the island from oppression. The chamber then takes up a non-partisan labor commission bill but lays it aside. The House coinage committee orders a favorable report on US representation at future international conferences.
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Washinton
Senate
Cameron
United States
Crete
Quay
House Committee On
Senate Bil
Major McKinley at Work in Canton
Major McKinley shows signs of improvement and revises his inaugural address in Canton. He plans a day of uninterrupted work with no visitors expected. Captain Heistald remains seriously ill, while Senator Pritchard and Captain Price from North Carolina are present and may visit.
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Major McKinley
Canton
Heistald
Pritchard
Capt. Price
North Carolina
Tragedy in Fallsville: Couple Found Dead in Home
Fallsville Connecticut February 20 Mrs Hattie Chapin 33 wife of the postmaster and Charles F Mead traveling salesman were found dead this morning in the dining room of Chapins home shot through the head with a 38 caliber revolver lying between them The bodies were still warm when discovered by Mrs Kapins 10 year old son.
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Fallsvillage
Conn
Hattie Chapin
Charles F. Mead
Chapin
Lexow Absent Prompting Joint Committee Adjourning
New York reports Senator Lexow failed to appear delaying the joint legislative committee. The absence of several key witnesses prompted an adjournment until Tuesday next.
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Lexow
New York
Joint Legislative Committee
New York Market Subdued With Professional Trade Steady
In New York on February 20 speculation opened quiet and steady with most activity from professionals and few commission house orders. Sugar, Lake Shore and Manhattan stocks were firmer than the general list.
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New York
Sugar
Lake Shore
Manhattan
Elegant line of silks at closing out sale
Readable fragments indicate a clearance sale of silk textiles in multiple grades and shades offered in a hall setting. The event appears proclaimed as a closing out or year end tidy sale with emphasis on stock reduction and variety.
Dieter Loses Tax Suit in City Court
In district court Judge Buckler ruled for the city against J. P. Dieter for unpaid taxes. The opinion holds Dieter owes the taxes for 1593 1894 and 1895 with interest and sinking fund for water works bonds. Foreclosure is ordered on Dieter’s real estate for each year. Judgment totals about 1200. The court confirms all taxes except the water bonds tax.
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Buckler
J. P. Dieter
City Water Works
Dieter
Sunday Dinner Menu at Hotel Pierson Dishes
The menu lists a formal Sunday dinner at Hotel Pierson featuring Mock Turtle Soup sliced tomatoes celery pickled beets and bailer tongue with mustard sauce roast beef pork duck and desserts. It notes side dishes such as mashed potatoes cauliflower peas yams and corn bread with ice cream cake and fruit plus tea coffee and cheese selections.
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Pierson
Salmi
Mystic Shrine parade and banquet announce in Dallas visitors
Shriners from Dallas will arrive Monday morning via the Texas and Pacific. Potentate J H Hunter of Hella Temple and Recorder W W Manning will lead. Nobles will march in full dress and fezes at 3 p m, then banquet at Pierson.
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Mystic Shrine
Dallas
Texas & Pacific
J. H. Hunter
Hella
Temple
W. W. Manning
Pierson
Aver's Pils Digestive Tonic Promotion
An old advertorial note promotes Aver's Pils as a corrective and strengthener for the alimentary organs. It claims use brings marked vigor and relieves stomach misery, suggesting it improves happiness by easing indigestion.
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Aver
Gas Explosion Jolts Chicago Chronicle Office
A morning natural gas explosions tore through the engine room of the Chicago Chronicle, caused by electric light wires igniting gas in the pipes. Ten injured, including foreman John McMillan and engineer Larry Hardgrove, with severe damage to the building andAdjacent offices. Loss estimated at 10,000 dollars.
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The
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
John McMillan
Larry Hardgrove
John Wheeler
Chronicle
Charles Williams
Western Union Telegraph Company
United Associated Press
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Shifts in Reserves and Loans
New York February 20 The weekly statement of the associated bank shows changes with reserve increasing by 4 027 725 dollars loans decreasing by 1 730 100 dollars specie increasing by 2 584 500 dollars legal tenders increasing by 2 595 500 dollars circulation decreasing by 100 100 dollars The bank now holds 5 592 950 dollars in excess of legal requirements.
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New York
Associated Bank
Banknow
Fire Devours Block on Front Street in Wilmington
A midnight blaze destroyed Mark's store on Front Street and spread to the block. The fire then swept around Grace Street burning several shops. The loss is heavy and there were several narrow escapes from death.
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Willmington
N. C
Mark
Front Street
Grace Street
Sun Stays With United Press, AP Reports Denied
New York February 20 The report that the New York Sun would withdraw from the United Press system is false. The Sun announces it will continue to stand by the United Press and its associates as staunchly as any paper in the nation.
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United Press
New York
Associated
Brooklyn Case Court Finds Officers Exonerated
The court of inquiry investigating the cruiser Brooklyn run aground in the Delaware River submitted its findings to the Navy Department, which completely exonerates all officers involved.
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Brooklyn
Washington
Delaware River
Navy Department
Governor to Confer on Senatorial Contest in Canton
Gov. Bradley left for Canton this morning at the invitation of the president elect to discuss the senatorial contest that will soon be considered by the legislature.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Canton
John S. Johnson Ill With Pneumonia in Brantford
Brantford Ontario reports cyclist John S. Johnson sick with pneumonia but improving. Doctor expects a likely return within a week or two.
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Johnny Johnson
Brantford
Ont
John S. Johnson
Senators Magee and Finno Libel Trial Defeated in New Trial Bid
In Pittsburgh on February 20 Judge White denied a new trial in the libel case brought by Senators Magee and Finno against the Commercial Gazette. The ruling ends the bid for retrial.
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Pittsburgh
Penn
Magee and
Finno
Commercial Gazette
White
Fitzsimmons in Nevada Heads for Carson City
Reno February 20 Robert Fitzsimmons and party arrived this morning and left this afternoon for Carson City He says he never felt better in his life.
Denver fighter announces fight with Joe Choynski in Nevada
Denver editor Denver Ed Smith says a bout is set with Joe Choynski to occur in Carson Nevada on March 17.
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Denver
Ed Smith
Himself
Joe Choynski
Carson
Nevada
Immigrations Bill Referred to Secretary Carlisle
The president has referred the immigration bill to Secretary Carlisle for opinion on merits of several provisions. Our readers are choosing local dealers for top drug supplies and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for cures of colds croup and whooping cough.
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Washington
Carlisle
Elegant line of straw bats at 38ac closing store sale
A local store near the point of sale is closing, offering an elegant line of straw bats at 38ac. Prepared shoppers are urged to visit for final stock before closure.
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Poy
Professor Davenport Traced To East Bound Train
A San Antonio tale recalls the missing Professor P R Davenport who vanished after scamming locals out of funds. He was traced to an east bound S P depot train on Wednesday. Placerville California reports reveal the same con artist tied to operetta schemes and a $85 debt with threats of exposure.
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Herald
California
Paso
Richard Davenport
Grass Valley
Santa Barbara
Salinas
Tom Ocheltree
Rio Grande
el Paso
Texas
Placerville
Line City
The
Antilles
Spain
Weyler
Richardson
Republican
Davenport
F. A. Gerbalde
Civil service exams seek stenographers and vets inspectors
The February bulletin of the United States Civil Service Commission outlines available examinations for federal positions. Male stenographers earning 840 to 900 dollars yearly and veterinary surgeons with 1000 to 1400 dollars are in demand. Other posts include custodian service, firemen and janitors with 340 to 480 dollars annually. Exams begin March 17 with tests in major cities nationwide.
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United States Civil Service Commission
U.S Civil Service Commission
Washin On
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Shriners Visit El Paso Monday Evening Meeting
It is almost certain that Dr J H Wroth J H Kubes Frank Farnsworth J W Walker and Geo Kase man Albuquerque Shriners will visit El Paso on Monday for a local Shriners meeting that evening W E Walsh on the sick list may accompany if his physician approves the trip.
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J. H. Wroth
J. H. Kubes
Frank Farnsworth
J. W. Walker
Geo. Kaseman
Albuquerque
Adjustable store grates and repairs at Economy store
Work on adjustable store grates and repairs at the Economy store located at 105 and 107 East Overland Street. The project addresses safety and storefront enhancements to improve access and appearance. Local officials advise residents to expect temporary sidewalk closures during installation.
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E. Overland St
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Banker
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J. H. Russell
Ass’t
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Dprunner
FT. Paso
Paso Trwas
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Sherci
Howard
A. H. Richards
Watches & Diamonds
Sheldon Block
A. K. Albers & CO
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Ang
MR. Hawley
MR. Williams
East Overland Street
Napoleon J. Roy
Ablldun Block
Postoef I
J. B. Watson
the Grocer
IGI
San Antonio and
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W. G. Walz
Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
George Brittingham
Chihuahua
W. K. Mullholland
Boulder, Colo
Crosby
Kate Crosby
City of
Morton
International Road
Nickerson
Phil Ridgeway
Lenox
Iowa
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L. R. Millican
Pecos
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Palestine
Raymond
Grau Opera Company
San Antonio
Haas
Thorne
Turner
District Court
Aguirre
Sexton
Ister
J. A. Friedenbloom
W. A. Irwin Land
Socorro
Manuel Perez
Antonia Hernandez
Shriners Attention
W. G. Walz Co
England
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18Th Infantry
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