Money and Jewelry Taken on Wells-Fargo Express
A. O. Bailey, Wells-Fargo express messenger, was murdered aboard Santa Fe train No. 115 between Florence and Newton. The safe contents including about $1000 in cash and jewelry were stolen. Bailey’s body was found at Brewton with severe head injuries. Two men were seen jumping from the moving train as it slowed near Newton.
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Newton
Kan
Bailey
Kansas City
Wells-Fargo Company
Santa Fe
Florence
Brewton
Missouri Pacific Crossing
Dynamiters Target Former Adjutant General Bulkley Wells
Telluride Colorado reports an assassination attempt on former Adjutant General Bulkley Wells. A dynamite device was placed near his bed while he slept on the outer porch. he escaped with minor injuries as the house was wrecked during the blast.
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Telluride
Colo
Bulkley Wells
General Wells
Emperor Reconsiders, Reaches for Hill Ambassadorship
Berlin reports Emperor William, after full briefing on Roosevelt’s stance and American public sentiment, has withdrawn disapproval previously sent to President Roosevelt. He will welcome Dr. David Jayne Hill as United States Ambassador to Germany, succeeding Charlemagne Tower.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Roosevelt
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Charlemagne Tower
Dr. Hill
United States
Hailstorm Slams Comanche Area. Calves Die in Storm
A heavy hailstorm moved three miles south of Comanche Sunday morning in a narrow strip. Stones the size of honey were reported on farms of John Bryson and Jim Lewis, breaking windows and killing several calves. Town fall was light with no damage. Other points reported hail but no material damage.
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Comanche
John Bryson
Jim Lewis
Jacksonville-Rusk Road Move Franchises Electric Interurban Plan
Jacksonville city council grants a franchise for an electric interurban line promoted by H. L Norton of Boston. Norton says outlook is favorable and hopes the line will operate in time to handle the fruit and truck crop of 1909.
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Jacksonville
H. L Norton
Boston
Mass
Norton
Harriman Seizes Huntington Interests in Southern California
In Los Angeles California E H Harriman is declared to have taken control of all Huntington rail interests across steam and electric lines. The deal reportedly pays 50 million dollars for property including Pacific Electric Los Angeles Pacific Los Angeles Railway Company Los Angeles Interurban Railway Company and Los Angeles and Redondo Railway Company.
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Harriman
Los Angeles
Cal
E. H. Harriman
H. E. Huntington
Southern California
Pacific Electric
Los Antes-Pacific
Los Angeles Railwaympany
Galveston Exports Show Mixed Week for Port Goods
Galveston cargoes clearing for foreign ports totaled 3,600,005 for the week ending Saturday. Compared with last season a material decrease is noted, but there is improvement versus the prior week. Cotton movement was fair while grain and flour exports dwindle as the season winds down.
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Galveston
Credit men say crop outlook most flattering
Credit officers report the current agricultural season shows a highly favorable crop outlook. They cite strong yields, good soil conditions, and solid financing support as factors boosting farmers' expectations. The assessments come amid cautious optimism from lenders across rural districts.
Miners Quit Work In Major Coal Fields
Indianapolis March 31 Nearly 250000 union miners across Ohio Western Pennsylvania Missouri Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Texas and likely Indiana Illinois Michigan West Virginia and Kentucky walk off job as contracts expire at midnight with no renewed or district agreements. Despite a formal strike label the move reflects operators’ lack of bargaining intent beyond April 1 in most districts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
West Virginia
Kentucky
Black Coal District
Swenson Brothers acquire 433000 acres in West Texas
The Swenson Brothers of New York have completed a long pending deal with Espuela Land and Cattle Company of London to acquire 433000 acres across Dickens, Kent, Crosby and Garza Counties for 2500000 dollars. The Spur ranch may open for settlement soon, subdivided into quarter section tracts after survey.
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Stamford
Swenson Brothers
New York
Espuela Land and Cattle Company
London
England
Dickens
Kent
Crosby and Garza
Texas
Duck Creek
Dockum
West
Girl Murderer Electrocuted in Auburn Prison
Chester Gillette was executed by electric chair at Auburn prison in Albany New York on Monday morning. The 1800 volt current lasted from 6 14 to 6 15 and the warden declared him dead at 6 13. Gillette showed no emotion throughout the procedure.
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Albany
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Auburn Prison
Benham
Gillette
Southern Canners Organize In New Association
The Southern Can ners Association met and chose G. W. Scroggins as president and Mrs Zora Ash as secretary. Scroggins announced the bureau of information for home canners as the main goal, providing free guidance to members on canning fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste.
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McKinney
Southern Canners’ Association
G. W. Scroggins
Zora Ash
Scroggins
Sleeping Volcano Awakens In Guatemala
The steamer Panama delivers word of a long dormant Guatemalan volcano that has erupted after a centuries long sleep. Three weeks ago it woke with loud mutterings and lava and smoke, sending residents of San Felipe fleeing from the base of the mountain.
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San Francisco
Cal
Panama
Guatemala
San Felipe
Lumber Company Pays Fine In Rebates Case
The Chapman and Dewey Lumber Company of Kansas City pleaded guilty in U S District Court to taking rebates from Frisco Railroad on Arkansas lumber shipments. Judge Dyer imposed a $13,000 fine plus costs of $158.63, with the full amount paid to the court clerk.
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St. Louis
Chapman & Dewey Lumber Company
Kansas City
United States District Court
Frisco
Arkansas
Dyer
Guard Shoots Self at Greenville Poor Farm
Will Sherwood, a guard at the county poor farm, was seriously injured Friday when an ax handle struck a pistol trigger, firing a bullet that pierced the lower abdomen. He was brought to a local sanitarium for treatment.
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Greenville
Will Sherwood
Washington 25 Republican votes aid Democratic program
Representative John Sharp Williams, Democratic House minority leader, issued a lengthy statement on the President's message. He pledges Democratic support for many recommendations, says Democrats would go further or not as far in some cases, and attacks the President's position on others. He backs child labor laws for the District of Columbia, reinstatement of the employers liability act, and extension of government liability to injured workers. He favors anti injunction legislation, tariff revisions including free list additions for printing paper and works of art, plus large public improvements and protection of water power rights.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
House of Representatives
Congress
Williams
District of Columbia
Cotton Growers Seek Better Prices From Secret Meeting
In Jackson Mississippi thirteen cotton growing states met in a secret Farmers Bank and Cotton Association officers meeting. They decided holders of cotton will receive higher prices for remaining supplies. Local officers refused to reveal attendees. State headquarters will notify all holders of cotton.
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Jackson, Miss
Farmers’ 'Oank and Cotton Association
Girl Died From Poison Weeds in Paris
A three year old daughter of John Haddock of Chicota fell ill Sunday evening and died Tuesday after persistent vomiting. She and other children gathered wild flowers and she allegedly chewed weeds resembling wild onion or cross poison. The physician ruled death from eating poisonous weed.
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Paris
John Haddock
Chicota
Oklahoma's Dispensary System starter coast
Oklahoma outlines its new prohibition bill creating seventy nine medicinal liquor dispensaries as starter agencies. One dispensary will be in each town of 2000 population and one in every county without such a town. Thirty five counties lack towns meeting the population threshold.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Severe quake rocks City of Mexico in afternoon shock
City of Mexico was visited by a very severe earthquake at 5:30 Thursday afternoon, lasting four minutes and twenty eight seconds. Numerous walls cracked, oscillations swayed long like a year ago. Four people injured, one mortally.
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City of Mexico
Republican convention in Springfield backs Cannon for president
Springfield, Ill. The Republican state convention called to order by Roy O. West, chairman, named George Buckingham as chairman. The gathering endorsed Joseph G. Cannon for president with strong language and decided to send four delegates and alternates at large to the Chicago convention.
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Joe
Springfield
Ill
Chicago
Roy O. West
State Central Committee
George Buckingham
Danville
Joseph G. Cannon
Campaign to Save French Forests Faces Woodman Threat
A vigorous rally aims to halt the destruction of France's forests as relentless logging reduces ancient woodlands. Activists warn of lasting environmental impact and urge tighter protections and sustainable practices.
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France
Aldrich Bill Passes Senate In Wide Vote
Washington reports the Aldrich currency bill passed the Senate by 42 to 16 with a 42 to 13 vote on a Bailey substitute. It authorizes up to 500 million emergency currency issued by National banks backed by state and municipal bonds, plus a new 15 percent reserve rule and altered bank reserve and interest terms amid partisan voting.
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Washington
Senate
la Follette
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Two Children Burned in Barn Fire near Ross
J F Kastohryz and his wife worked in the field while three children aged eleven months to seven or eight played in the barn. The barn caught fire and the infant died, the next oldest died hours later, while the eldest survived. The family had recently moved to the Duffel farm near Ross.
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West
J. F. Kastohryz
Mr. Kastohryz
Ross
Coal Miners to Quit Work in McAlester Soon
In McAlester Oklahoma miners plan a work stoppage as contracts expire at month end. No formal der or orders issued yet by UMWA presidents but miners, operators and business leaders expect no work after next Tuesday morning until new agreements are reached.
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McAlester
United Mine Workers of America
Judgment Against Cotton Belt in Greenville Court
J Hickson obtained a judgment in Porter's court against the Cotton Belt for 2500 dollars. It is alleged Hickson was discharged from the Cotton Belt service and the railway company refused to provide a required certificate under the new law. Without the certificate, he could not gain employment on any other railroad.
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Greenville
J. Hickson
Porter
Hickson
Waco Prisoners Escape From County Jail
Five prisoners escaped from the county jail in Waco after obtaining a key to their cells then exiting through a vent atop the building Thursday night. Among those who fled was Arthur Young, held on theft of diamonds worth hundreds of dollars from the Y M C A recently, as the detainees were in bath.
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Waco
Arthur Young
Generals Retired and Promoted in Washington
Major General A W Greeley, famed for Arctic exploration, is retired at age sixty four. Charles B Hall, head of the staff college at Fort Leavenworth, becomes Major General, succeeding Greeley. Colonel John B Kerr of Fort Oglethorpe, commanding the Twelfth Cavalry, is named Brigadier General, replacing Hall.
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Washington
A. W. Greeley
Charles B. Hall
General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Greeley
John B. Kerr
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Hall
Creamery Project Set for Pottsboro Plant
Permanent arrangements have been consummated for establishing a creamery at Pottsboro. The plant will be capable of handling the milk from the time it is milked from the cow up to the finished product for shipping.
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Pottsboro
Various items affect business and politics in 1909 era
Ice marble price rises 60 percent while Sho shone dam breaks ground in Butte 215 feet high. Boycott and unrest span Australia China and Japan. Representatives push Lee monument in Washington. Florida senator replacement named. Arkansas gubernatorial nomination won. War canal project proposed costing 70000. Paris to US return of Boni de Castellane. Gas tank explosion in Massachusetts kills one, injures three. Devlin defeats Kelly in Hot Springs. Virginia tobacco threats prompt Swanson manifesto. Mexican quake effects overblown. few deaths. Atlantic fleet split routes from San Pedro. Santa Cruz Monterey San Francisco. Montgomery widow Fox Owen commits suicide after husband killed by negros. McAlester police seize beer stock tied to statehood era. Whitesboro farmer shoots self. Groesbeck to raise funds for courthouse sewerage and streets. Terrell Presbyterian Church to open April. Monte Carlo win nets 28000. Grayson County farm institute formed in Sherman. State treasurer bars NY exchange for state payments. Southwestern miners brace for Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma Texas strike. Paderewski buys Texas collie via Dallas contact.
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New York
Butte
Mont
Australia
Ferris
Oklahoma
Robert E. Lee
Washington
Broward
Florida
William Hall Milton
Marianna
William J. Bryan
United States Senate
George W. Donaghey
Arkansas
Cooper
Secretary of War
Sabine Lake
Boni de Castellane
Mme
Anna Gould
Prince Helie de Sagan
Paris
United States
John Ockington
South Deerfield
Mass
Hot Springs
Ark
Tommy Devlin
Philadelphia
Kelly
Virginia
Swanson
Gureroro
Mex
Bureau of Navigation
San Pedro
Cal
Santa Cruze
Monterey
San Francisco
Fox Owen
Montgomery
Ala
McAlester
John Higgins
Whitesboro
Groesbeck
Sparks
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Charles S. Keith
Ignace Jan Paderewski
W. E. White
Dallas
Mr. White
Co. F. O'Connor
Irving
Paderewski
Texas News Digest of incidents and notices from Texas cities
A roundup of local events across Texas includes killings, arrests, drownings, fires, and accidents. Notable items: Arthur H. Thompson killed near Coahoma. James Edward Bacon found dead in Dallas. Cuero execution of John Brown by hanging. bond issue for Jacksonville school. Lee Hackler drowned near Campbell. Denison breeding plant for long staple cotton planned. five white prisoners escaped McClellan County jail. Denison fire destroys a brick building. assorted farm and civic notes from Denison, San Antonio, and surrounding areas.
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Arthur H. Thompson
Coahoma
C. L. Fletcher
James Edward Bacon
Dallas
J. J. Morris
Cushing
Young Davis
Dave Davis
Greenvile
Jacksonville
Lee Hackler
Mel Hackler
John Hackler
Campbell
John Brown
Cuero
Lackey
B. F. Yoakum
San Antonio
Yoakum
Glover Johns
A. J. Underwood
Denton
Denison Board of Trade
Red River Valley
Harmon
Roxton
McClellan County
Denison
Frank Brunett
Ed James
Hendricks Brothers
C. P. Vance
Taylor
Cumby
J. H. New
Commercial
San Angelo
Rogers, Ark
Wellesly College
Ruth S. Muir
Carlisle Caldwell
Caldwell
Alva Cox
Belton
Citizens’ National Bank of
Plainview
Texas
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Teddy
Aldrich
Cotton Belt
Gen. Greely
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