Persian envoy Halji Hussein Khan arrives in United States
His excellency Halji Hussein fiouli Khan, Persian mini ter plenipotentiary land envoy extraordinary, is the first Persian representative sent to this country. Born in Tehran, he rose from justice to finance and foreign affairs, served as consul general to India in 1885, and was later recalled to the United States. He resigns amid unfavorable press about the Shah.
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Halji Hussein Fiouli Khan
Persia
United States
Hussein Goui Khan i
Teher Minisar
Lnte
Coart
Ispaham
Ministry of Finance
Finance
Ministry For Foreign Affairs
India
Te Shah
Americn
China Opens World’s Largest Silver Mint at Canton
The Chinese government establishes at Canton the world’s largest mint for silver coinage, alarming Mexico. For centuries the Mexican dollar has driven Asiatic trade, and China’s plan to coin its own silver may push the Mexican dollar from Chinese markets. Mexico fears silver mine impacts unless U S miners raise terms to win Chinese trade. China seeks best advantages, potentially favoring the nation offering superior silver terms.
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Canton
Mexico
Financial Journal of
United States
China
Secretary Creates Plain Language Division in Agriculture
The Secretary of Agriculture establishes a new division to edit reports and bulletins from the agricultural bureau. Frustration with technical jargon leads to a commitment to plain language so farmers can understand imports. The move aims to make the department useful beyond an experimental station for scientists.
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Scretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Bureau
Rusk
Narrow Escape and Confederate Monument Plans Highlight Local News
A private soldier is sought as plans and designs for a Confederate monument are authorized. A man named Manning Ray experiences a poisoned spring water incident, falls from a horse, and is found insensible with memory gone. Reports also note a Texas Pacific Hospital incident in Dan gaor and a milan county cotton condition, plus a mule kick in Milan County.
Accident at powder factory injures worker thumb
Schnewosk, while placing a band on a rotating wheel, had his thumb torn from its socket with ten inches of tendon pulled free. The injury also broke his arm near the wrist, and the thumb remained attached only by sinews.
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Awfuls- Vaking
Farmer dies after mule kicks in Texas county
Danny Hardiman, a young farmer from four miles west of Aubrey, Texas, was kicked by a mule as he led a pony past its feeding spot. The animal struck him twice in the stomach, and he died within fifteen minutes after the incident Monday evening.
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Port
Tex
Danny Hardiman
Aubrey
Beime
Poisoned by a Spring Water Bottle Labeled Strychnine
Manning Ray of Jaake Fork Texas fell gravely ill after drinking water at a public spring. He found a dead crawfish and a bottle labeled strychnine in the spring bottom. The bottle was uncorked with white powder, and Ray recalls no memory after drinking. He rode home and later recovered with family care. The source notes no lead to the mystery and the spring is in a public area.
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Wwrawkins
Tex
Hunter Ray
Manning
Mineola
Young and Babb Recuperate After Bayou Incident
In Bamp Vex Aug 11 report Andy Young and John Babb are described as recovering from severe bayou injuries and not yet out of danger. A petition seeks an election by September 10 to form a school district to levy a local tax and extend the public school session this year.
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Andy Young
John Babb
Hutchins to Houston and Texas Central Tap Right of Way Secured
In Lancaster Texas on August 8 the right of way and bonus for the Houston and Texas Central tap from Hutchins are guaranteed. Citizens telegraphed Houston authorities who replied that action could not proceed until Mr. Dillingham returns from New York. If the Central line fulfills its contract the road should be completed within ninety days with track-layers awaiting steel for the Dallas and Waco segment.
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Lancaster
Tex
Houston and
Texas Central
Hutchins
Houston
Dillingham
New York
Central
Dallas
Waco
Drowning of two Flanagan children at North Concho outing
In San Angelo Texas on August 9 R A Flanagan and two other families picnicked on the North Concho river. While the men searched for stray horses the Flanagan children swam and two girls Pearl 12 and Edna 10 drowned in a water hole before their brother who watched as they surfaced three times and vanished. Bodies were recovered and buried this morning.
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San Angelo
Tex
R. A. Flanagan
North Concho
Flanagan
Pearl
Edna
Hospital to Rise at Manswaun Texas
Resident Engineer P A Smith of the Texas and Pacific road states plans are complete for a new Marshall Hospital at Manswaun Texas. The building will cost between 12000 and 20000 dollars and be let by contract. Completion is expected in eight to ten weeks from signing. It will be handsome and commodious with modern improvements.
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Manswaun
Tex
P. A. Smith
Texas and Pacific Road
Dallas Confederate Monument Plans Sought for 50 000
At a Dallas meeting the Confederate Monument Association authorized Major John Henry Brown to solicit monument plans not to exceed 50000 dollars. The statue on a granite pedestal would depict a private Confederate soldier and be placed on a triangular plot bounded by Elm Goode and Monument streets. Sculptors and designers are invited to submit proposals to Major Brown.
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Dallas
Tex
Confederate Monument Association
John Henry Brown
Elm, Goode
Monument Streets
Texas
Col. Joel W. Robinson Dies in Texas Honor Held
Lagrange Texas mourns Col Joel W Robinson a San Jacinto hero of sixty years service He died at his Warrenton area residence and was buried with masonic honors Friends recall his sterling worth and honor in Texas history
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Lagrange
Tex
Warrenton
This County
Joel W. Robinson
Robinson
Texas
San Jacinto
Sterling Worth
Rattlesnake Bite Ends in Leg Amputation
A Mexican boy on a county ranch in large Texas town was bitten by a rattlesnake. His parents bound the leg above the wound cutting circulation. He was left without a doctor until mortification began and doctors amputated the limb to save his life. Little hope of recovery remains.
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Larepo
Tex
Heavy shower aids farming in Vieronta Texas
A heavy and timely rain fell at Vieronta on Aug 9 benefiting farms in the area. Lightning struck the railroad office after following telegraph wires, causing a brief panic but no serious damage occurred.
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Vieronta
Tex
Delegation to attend Confederate reunion from Terrell
A large delegation from Terrell will travel to Kaufman for the Confederate reunion starting tomorrow. Local residents welcome the news of restoring the bobtail train service between Wills Point and Fort Worth, seen with gratitude here.
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Terrell
Tex
Kaufman
Wills Point
Fort Worth
Cotton crop expected to be under half in Gavsr county
The Gavsr Texas area reports limited cotton production due to ongoing rains and subsequent heat. Officials estimate less than half a crop will be harvested, while the corn crop is generally good. Acreage for both corn and cotton remains about the same as last year.
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Gavsr
Tex
Ellis County man dies in Wicuita residence visit
W F McConley from Ellis county died at the home of his son J H Conley in Wicuita Texas on Monday night while visiting the family. He had traveled to the city to see his son.
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Wicuita Falles
Tex
W. F. McConley
Ellis County
J. H. Conley
Chickasaw Murder Case Cleary Bound Over Committe To Jail
In Paris Oklahoma Aug 9 federal commissioners court Joe Cleary and Gaines Thomas Chickasaw Indians faced preliminary examination for the July 29 murder of Dock Herring near Burneyville in the Chickasaw nation Cleary was committed to jail without bail while Thomas was discharged
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Paris
Tex
Federal Commissioners’ Court
Joe Cleary
Gaines Thomas
Dock Herring
Burneyville
Ceary
Thomas
A Damage Suit In San Angelo District Court
Mrs. Freemen sues Mrs. FE Harris in the district court for eighty dollars for publicly conflicting her. A peculiar accident reported from Houston where a youth named Samuel suffered a very painful injury.
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San Angelo
Tex
Freemen
FE. J. Harris
Houston, Tex
Samuel
Woman's coal oil stove blast in Richardson home
News from Richardson details a deadly fire when Mrs. Latherage tried to light a stove with a five gallon can of coal oil. The oil exploded, engulfing the dwelling and leading to a fatal blaze.
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Richardson
Tex
J. B. Latherage
Remarkable Rescue After Clothes Fire
A woman escaped a blaze but suffered severe burns to her clothing and body. Fire crews fought the flames as witnesses described the chaotic scene and the victim’s condition as critical.
Gentry Shot in Texas Saloon Between 8 and 9 PM
In Hamilton Texas on Saturday night J N Gentry was shot by F C Williams with a colt .45 in the Cattle Exchange saloon. Gentry sustained chest and lung injuries and may not recover. Williams surrendered and was bound over on a $1000 bond. Both men are prominent locals with prior public service.
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Hamilton
Tex
J. N. Gentry
F. C. Williams
Cattle Exchange
Gentry
Williams
Despondent Texan Farmer Cheatham Ends Own Life
John Cheatham a well known farmer ten miles south of Paris Pant yester day died by self harm. He was seen leaving bed during the night and later found with his throat cut from ear to ear in an out house. He lingered until eight last night after suffering from dyspepsia and despondency. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Pants
Tex
John Cheatham
Paris
Callahan County roads eyed to boost local trade
Barre Texas August 9 business men discuss improving county roads into Baird to keep Callahan county trade home rather than sending it to neighboring counties. A timely shower would aid all interests and cool the air.
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Barre
Tex
Baird
Callahan County
Mrs Lotherage Dies After Burns In Texas Town
Ricuarosox Texas Aug 8 Mrs Lotherage who was burned recently died at 3 am. Her husband left to Vernon to buy a farm and has not yet returned. The wife was in health before the burns and is now a badly burned corpse. She leaves two orphan children aged two and four.
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Ricuarosox
Tex
Desertion arrests and prisoner transfers in Eu. Paso
A Black man was arrested by Constable Patterson and sent to Fort Clark. He had been masquerading for some time before capture. Four other army prisoners were moved from Galveston Houston and San Antonio to Fort Scott to face desertion and related charges.
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Paso
Tex
Aus
Patterson
Fort Clark
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Scott
McDonaugh Shot in Accidental Arm Injury at Hantley
Ed L McDonaugh son of George L McDonaugh general traveling agent for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad was shot in the arm by an accidental pistol discharge held by Steve G Conklin. He left for the company hospital at Topeka to have the ball removed.
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Hantley
Tex
Ed. L. McDonaugh
George L. MccDonaugh
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Steve G. Conklin
Young McDonaugh
Topeka
Young Kinpare man killed by falling log at mill
Will C. Johnson, a local driver for Pun & Worthburgh at their mill four miles west of Kinpare Texas, was instantly killed this morning when a large log rolled from his wagon and crushed him about eight o clock.
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Kinpare
Tex
Will C. Johnson
Pun & Worthburgh
Alliance Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Rice
Alliance and Grange members gathered near Rice for a Saturday picnic. Speeches were delivered by H S P Ashby of Fort Worth and J L Ray of Mineola along with others. Large attendance and strong enjoyment marked the event.
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Rice, Tex
Large Alliance and Grange
Rice
H. 5S. P. Ashby
Fort Worth
J. L. Ray
Mineola
Foul Play Suspected in Ranch Dealer Disappearance
M L Rucker, a young ranch hand from the Half Circle Ranch on the North Concho, arrived in San Angelo July 22 with a small herd of cattle, disposed of them, and has not been heard from since. authorities suspect foul play.
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San Angelo
Tex
M. L. Rucker
Half Circle Ranch
Concho
Texas Farmers Urged to Build Implement Houses for Longevity
The article argues Texas farmers waste money by neglecting farm tools, noting reapers wagons and plows wear out quickly when left exposed. It cites long-lasting implements in northern states and promotes building dedicated houses for implements to save costs, improve longevity, and adapt to Texas climate.
Rules for potting plants and quality over quantity
The guide warns that two well grown plants exceed three crowded ones. One good plant is worth twenty poor. Treat plants as you would people, giving space for proper development and avoiding cramped conditions.
Oats Production Rises Sharply in United States
The article notes a strong rise in U S oat output over eight years with an average crop around 540 million bushels, up from 14 million in the prior decade. Growth ties to more horses, oats replacing corn for horse feeding in the south, and growing use of oatmeal. Area under oats expands faster than wheat and corn, while prices fall less.
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United States
Uniform Chickens and Clean Poultry House Practices
The article argues for pure blood, uniform chickens for profitability and ease of care. It warns daily or triweekly cleaning of the poultry house, criticizes monthly cleaning, and advises disposing droppings properly. It cautions against feeding corn to laying hens in summer, and recommends bran, shorts, milk, and bones to sustain egg production.
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Graham Reader
J. W. Graves
Graham
Haj Voussein Gouli Khas
Manning Ray
Texas Pacific Hospicet
Dangaor
Milan County
Hutchins and Lancaster Tap
The
Marshall Hospital
Terrell Topics
W. F. McContey
Alliance Picnic
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