Misappropriation Of Relief Funds Charged at Austin
A Texas legislative report finds relief funds from the September flood distributed properly by counties Fort Bend Wharton Colorado Austin and Waller while revealing alleged misuses. It names B Adon and Judge McBride among others and calls for further investigation and possible tax relief for the counties. The House also considers reapportionment and probes into an opera house incident as Senate debates penalties from oil companies.
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Morehead Keeps Mayoral Bid Alive Amid Scramble
Magoffin withdraws from the race leaving Morehead urged to run. A circulated petition sought Democratic convention support and even Republican backing, signaling a tense power play in the campaign. The move followed Magoffin’s sudden declaration not to seek a third term.
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Poultry Deal Leads to $21,000 Loss Shultz Story Questioned
In New York on March 22 Wheeler and Schultz commission merchants report the loss of $21,000 while Paul Schultz, junior member, traveled from Chicago to buy frozen poultry. He claims the money disappeared from his pocket on a Pullman sleeper eastbound from Chicago, though some doubt the tale.
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Bryan Denounces Cleveland Over Democracy Clash
March 22 report cites Mr. Bryan attacking Mr. Cleveland for offering unsolicited party guidance. Bryan accuses Cleveland of being inspired by a purer democracy and public praise of virtue while claiming Cleveland turned the U S treasury over to a foreign financial syndicate and entrusted J Pierpont Morgan with the ticket after the democracy opposed his administration.
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China Rejects Russia Demands Over Manchuria
Beijing asserts sovereignty over Manchuria and rejects any partition plan. The edict denies consent to Russia's dismemberment demands and warns that no territorial concessions will be made without broad international agreement. Officials in London voice doubts about the edict’s sincerity as tensions with Russia linger.
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Unprecedented Prosperity In This State
The comptroller of the currency will publish a statement on national banks showing extraordinary prosperity. New York banks hold two billions in assets, with Texas highlighting south prosperity as fifty nine new banks opened last year and Texas resources reaching 127 million dollars, exceeding prior records.
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President and Hanna Seek Terms With Nebraska Bolters
Washington report says the president and Senator Hanna discussed methods to bring the ten bolting Nebraska Republicans to terms. Hanna, head of the Republican National Committee, indicated efforts to secure two Nebraska senators. The Philippine Islands population is estimated at 7 000 000.
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British government publishes Boer surrender correspondence
Correspondence on negotiations for the surrender of the Boers is released from London. General Louis Botha rejected the talks. the documents contain no reference to South Africa gaining independence or to continued English supremacy.
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Sultan of Morocco Must Pay His Bills
The cruiser New York arrived at Gibraltar and took on board the American consul to cross to Tangier. It will land the official there and await the sultan of Morocco at Fez for settlement of American claims. If demands are unmet, the New York may fire on Tangier.
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Arizona Legislature Ends Session Amid Row Over Bills
PHOENIX March 22 territorial legislature closes at 1:30 am after a fierce fight over the appropriations bill. Governors and supreme court salaries raised. disputes over pay for women clerks and liquor influence, local option liquor bill rushed through amid heated debate. Local option law likened to Texas.
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Two Men Shot in New York Restaurant
Minnie Seligman actress and two companions were in the Rathskeller when a man began shooting after an insult. Feffingwell and Dingwall were wounded. the assailant, named Richard Morris, a 25 year old Tennessee student, was overpowered. The victims are hospitalized and expected to recover.
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Nominations Sent to Council by Governor Otero
Governor Otero sent nominations to the council late at night including W. G. Sargent as Auditor J Francisco Chaves as Superintendent of Public Instruction James D Hughes as Public Printer and district attorneys for San Miguel Mora Guadalupe Santa Fe Taos Rio Arriba and San Juan E C Abbott as penitentiary commissioners F R Pierce Juan Navarro J T McLaughlin Louis Ilfeld Claus Schlater A A Keen E L Bartlett and Solomon Spiegelberg as capitol custodians.
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Northwestern railroad talk revived from Albuquerque draw
Denver reports renewed chatter of a line linking the Santa Fe system to northwestern New Mexico farming regions. A wagon train from Gallup to Farmington prompts artesian wells and stage stations, signaling possible early construction of the long discussed Albuquerque northwestern route.
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Santa Fe Sys
Albuquerque
Isthmian commission may favor Panama route
The canal commission report expected to favor the Panama route and oppose the Nicaraguan canal plan. Admiral Walker, chairman, indicated the full report will be decidedly against the Nicaragua project.
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Queen Alexandra to Copenhagen without King Edward
Queen Alexandra leaves for Copenhagen this morning while King Edward cannot depart London. Edward accompanies his escort to Victoria Station as he remains in the capital.
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Union Men Strike Over Nonunion Plumber at Vanderbilt Estate
About 200 workers at W K Vanderbilt's Idlehour on Oakdale Long Island struck when a nonunion plumber worked on the summer residence being rebuilt after last year’s fire. The labor stoppage halted progress as Vanderbilt aims to complete the house for occupancy this summer.
Rich gold values reported in new district at Tombstone
Incoming prospectors from Gleason district report enormous gold values in quartz streaks at Tombstone with much rich rock being mined.
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Gleason District
Colorado Senate approves debt refunding bill in Denver
The Colorado senate passes a bill to refund state indebtedness totaling two and a half million dollars. The measure covers all excess and disputed warrants dating from 1885.
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Colorado Senate
Ice Gorge Threatens Portland Michigan Town
Firemen in Portland Michigan battle a massive Grand River ice gorge formed across the river. They work to gradually break the blockage to prevent possible flooding and destruction of the town.
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Mich
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Carnegie to Give More to Charity After Five Weeks
London reports Mr Carnegie enjoying a five week holiday and stating he will later arrange distribution of some of his million to charities.
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Carnegie
Will Fight Gambling in City as W C T U Mobilizes
An organized effort led by the W C T U to suppress wide open gambling and close Sunday saloons expands with two prominent lawyers engaged to prosecute violators. Funds are guaranteed to sustain attorney efforts, with plans to indict or arrest on warrants once the next district court term begins, amid expected resistance from gamblers and liquor dealers.
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