W W Turney Nominated for Texas Senator in Convention
The 25th senatorial district convention in Uvalde Texas elected W W Turney of El Paso as senator by acclamation. G B Finley was temporary chair and W D Love secretary with W K Jones named permanent chair. The group voted down a resolution instructing the nominee to vote for charges in land laws and verdor of suits of damage.
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Uvalde
Tex
G. B. Finley
W. D Love
W.K. Jones
W. D. Love
W. W. Turney
el Paso
O. D. Baker
WY. N. Hall
Great Lakes Steamers For Pan American Exposition Route
Two enormous lake steamers costing 100000 each will be built for the Great Lakes Navigation company. They are scheduled for launch next May and to operate weekly between Chicago and Buffalo during the Pan American exposition. They will carry passengers and freight.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Navigation Company
Buffalo
Pan-Amer
Kaiser delivers farewell to marines before China voyage
Kaiser addresses marines at Port Arpauer Dock Wilhelmshaven July 3 praising Germany’s response to Baron Von Kettler’s murder. He vows to restore peace and keep German flag over Pekin, urging revenge against insults to the empire.
Debating 16 to 1 and Democratic splits in Kansas City
Kansas City July 3 reports chaotic build up for the convention with Tillman and New York factions shaping the stage. Delegates discuss 16 to 1 on silver, Sulzer rumors, Hill Croker rivalry, and Bryan nomination while Thomas of Colorado leads silver faction and McLean keeps Ohio aboard.
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Towne
New York
Hill
Lincoln
Richard Croker
Tammany
David Banets Hill
Wolfert
Kansas City
Thomas
Colorado
National Committee
Rose
Milwau
Kansas
Lewis Nixon
John R. McLean
Ohio
Bryan
Teller
Chicago
Allied forces report captures near Mafeking and Lychtenburg
Official notice states General Soyman the Mafeking siege commander Commandant Botha and the Marico command were captured near Lychtenburg east of Mafeking. General Lord Methuen also captured Ries Wessels head of the Afrikander band.
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London
Zxerust
Mafeking
Soyman
Botha
Marico Command
Lychtenburg
Lord Methuen
Ries Wessels
New Mexico Tie and Timber Company Incorporated
Special dispatch from Santa Fe reports the New Mexico Tie and Timber company incorporated today. Headquarters at Denver and Alamo Gordo resident agent S. S. Hopper. Capital stock $25,000. Directors are W. A. Hawkins, S. S. Hopper, C. D. Brooks, Milton Smith, and George Laws.
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Herald
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico Tie and Timber Company
Denver
Alamogordo
S. S. Hopper
W. A. Hawkins
C. D. Brooks
Milton Smith
George Laws
Live Wire Fatality in San Antonio Line Work
Special Dispatch from San Antonio reports Pearcy Hszen a lineman was killed by a live wire at the top of a pole this morning. He was to marry tomorrow and the tragedy occurred in sight of the bride to be's home.
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London
Chee Poo
Tien Tsin
McCall
Newark
Pekin
Penn
Robert Hart
Baroo Voo Ettieler
San Antonio
Pearcy Hszen
Fatal Hoboken Tenement Fire Kills Eight
Fire swept a double frame house on Adams street Hoboken waking five families about 30 residents. Five children and three men perished in the blaze as neighbors fought to reach trapped occupants.
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Hoboken
Adams Street
Declaration of Independence text preserved and proclaimed
A compact vital record declares the colonies free from Britain and establishes their right to self government. It cites natural rights, lists grievances, and asserts the new United States as an independent nation with powers to wage war, make peace, form alliances, and govern themselves.
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Great Britain
Redrees
United States of America
Congress
Equestrian Statue Washington Unveiled in Paris
The Washington statue presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution was unveiled in Paris amid a grand ceremony. Notables attended as the 22 foot tall, 2,209 pound sculpture, fully American in origin, was revealed to the public.
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Paris
Washington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Farmers Congress Opens in College Station With Exhibit Boost
Texas farmers gather in serial sessions at College Station as the Texas State Horticultural Society wins railroad cooperation for a statewide exhibit. A fine display of fruits and vegetables drew strong enthusiasm from attendees during the event.
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College Station
Tex
Farmers’ Congress
Texas State Horticultural Society
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Women Cannot Practice Law
In Brownsville Tennessee on July 3 the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled 3 to 2 that women may not practice law in Tennessee. The decision stems from Marian Griffin a qualified Memphis attorney challenging the ban.
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Brownsville
Tenn
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Tennessee
Marian Griffin
Memphis
Washington Takes Command at Cambridge 125 Years Ago
Cambridge marks the 125th anniversary of George Washington taking command of the Continental Army at the old Washington Elm on July 3, 1775. The salute recalls the pivotal moment in American military history observed in Cambridge today.
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Washington
State Department
Shanghai
Pekin
Continental Army
Cambridge
Mass
Washington Elm
Territorial Firemen Convention Opens in Santa Fe
The territorial firemen's convention began in Santa Fe New Mexico drawing large crowds for a three day meeting with a flower parade scheduled.
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Santa FE
N. M
Territorial Firemen’s Convention
Nine Hundred New Clerks To Be Added to Postal Service
Washington July 2 The enlarged post office appropriation allows the department to add 900 clerks to the postal service roster.
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Postal Service
Washington
Department
Suspect Jose Olgoin Arrested After August Indictment
Jose Olgoin, previously under indictment since last August for assault to kill, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Bryant.
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Jose Olgoin
Yesterds
Bryant
Suits Planned Against Electric Light Company
Three negligence actions will be filed in a few days seeking 5000 damages each for injuries to the Largerfelt children. Dagmar, the injured girl, is not recovering as quickly as hoped, while the parents file one of the suits and the two children join in another.
Border Rifles Drill Tonight and Camp Preparations
The Border Rifles hold 8 p m drill as they prepare for camp in Sherman. The unit plans to depart El Paso around August 4 for training with the Fourth regiment. Forty khaki uniforms will be awarded by the state to the companies achieving top efficiency and discipline.
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Border Fies
el Paso
Sherman
Fragmentary Names Mention Carlisle Liley in OCR Snippet
Readable bits mention James Carlisle and Tempest Liley amid damaged text. No clear event, location, or dates emerge. The fragmentary lines provide no verifiable actions or outcomes to summarize beyond these names.
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Ican Exposition
Emperor William
Port Arpaur Dock
Oregon
U. S
Port Arthur
Albert Key
Tokio
Japan
Merning
Convention City
Kaw
Secator Tillman
Dave
Rick
Midland
Sioux Falls
Sulzer
Albany
Senator Hill
Clark
Tana
Silver Faction
Kee
Silver
Nson
Jouea, Charman
James A. Reed
Chas. S. Thomas
Hie
C. A. Walsh
Kansas Farmers ‘Trek
McLean
South Africa
Timber Company
Sacramento Mountains
Heeralp
George Washington
Barts
Isle
Europe
United States
Texas Farmers
the Agricultural College
Courts of
Gen. Washington
el Pao Electric
Border Rifles
James Carlisle
Tempest Liley
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