Graham Leader Item Debuts in Paris Opera
Froken Boornson daughter of a Norwegian poet has made her debut in opera in Paris. Portraits of Gladstone Washington and Lincoln adorn the study of the late Joan Bright. M Secctetan head of the burst copper syndicate owns Millers painting Angelus which will be sold.
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Froken Boornson
Paris
Joan Bright
Gladstone
Washington
Lincoln
M. Seccretan
Bursted Copper Syndicate
Millers
Angelus
St Paul Librarian, 75, Keeps Library in His Head
Cor. Wi HE Tarvion, state librarian and President Harrison's uncle from St Paul Minnesota, is 75 years old and so skilled he carries the entire library catalogue in memory.
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HE Tarvion
Sti. Paul, Minn
Harrison
Watt Waitman Sidelined by Illness in Camden
The noted poet Watt Waitman remains confined to his Camden home as illness weighs heavily on him. His physician says he is not in immediate danger, while the public awaits any sign of his return to health. In Philadelphia, Joan Field, chosen postmaster general, was offered 25099 dollars two years ago to helm Wanamaker’s wholesale division but declined to avoid trading his personality for another's enterprise.
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Watt Waitman
Camden
Joan Field
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Jown Jacos Asvor Prefers Pedestrian Life Over Carriage
Jown Jacos Asvor, a prominent New York millionaire, has long maintained that walking is best for health. He avoids public transport and rarely uses his private carriage despite his wealth and visibility in the city.
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Jown Jacos Asvor
New York
Paris records bold duel remark and sword debate
Paris papers praise a vigorous remark by one of the seconds in the Brussels duel between the Vicomte de Jonghe and the Prince de Ligne. A counter-proposal of swords was rejected with a firm no. The widow of astronomer Richard A. Proctor receives a $500 yearly civil list pension after a memorial signed by Argyll Crawford Grimthorpe Tyndall Huxley Lubbock and others.
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Paris
Brussels
Vicomte de Jonghe
Prince de Ligne
Richard A. Proctor
New York City
Florida
Duke of Argyll
Earl of Crawford
Lord Grimthrope
Professor Tyndall
Prof
Huxley
Sir John Lubbock
Jay Gould to Move Residence to London
London court journal reports Jay Gould, the financier, planning to reside abroad likely in London. His home has changed after his wife’s death, and he intends to operate from London while leaving American interests to his son George.
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Tur
London Court Journal
Jay Gould
London
George
Gladstonean Beauroy’s Line Ties Back to Historic Beaufoy
The article notes Mr. Beauroy of Gladstonean origin, elected to parliament at Kinnington, as a descendant of Beaufoy who in 1787 moved the repeal of the test and corporation acts. It quotes Erskine May praising Beaufoy’s speech as superior to the opposition arguments of the day.
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Beauroy
Kinnington
Beaufoy
Erskine May
Death recalls Esther Halliday and Munich lions purchase
The widow Esther Halliday, widow of Ben Halliday, brought from Europe the facsimiles of Munich’s bronze lions at a cost of 6000 dollars. They sat in the Halliday home yard until last summer when Corcoran gallery managers bought them for 900 dollars.
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Esther Halliday
Ben Halliday
Europe
Munich
Corcoran Art Gallery
Halliday
Corcoran Gallery
Queen of Saxony fosters nurse corps in Dresden
The queen educated women of all ranks to be nurses. In 1867 she summoned Dresden women, and within a year 1,200 Albertinerinnen nurses were ready. Ill residents asked Albertinerinnen hospitals for care. Her hospitals included the Queen's hospital and a convalescent home by the Elbe.
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Saxony
Dresden
Albertinerinnen
Queen's Hospital
Elbe
Spate Happenings in State Capital News
Bail required as horse thieves are hauled in. Cullings sent up to serve the state. A man killed in a saw mill. Injunction refused. American prisoners released. School tax defeated. Ten years in the penitentiary. Sundry happenings noted.
Rangers Sent After Sheriff Threats In Amarillo
The adjutant general received a letter from Amarillo in Potter county saying the sheriff killed his constable and faced a required 8000 appearance bond. The sheriff feared for his life and sought ranger protection. Capt. McMurray was ordered to dispatch a squad. A telegram from the county judge said the sheriff was jailed and ranger presence was needed to keep peace.
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Austix
Amarillo
Potter County
Panhandle
The Law's Stern Mandate
Paris May 17 W L Wilson a respected Lamar county man was convicted of second degree murder in district court and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary Wilson and others sought a burglar and post office robbery suspect at Roxton when tramps were found in a box car One tramp J P ODonnell fled and Wilson shot him in the back causing his death the next day The tramps were not the culprits and Wilson was indicted by the grand jury for murder
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Paris
W. L. Wilson
Lamar County
Willson
Roxton
J. P. O'Donnell
Wilson
O'Donnell
Wirder
Jones versus St Louis Arkansas and Texas railway verdict
In Sherman district court the jury awarded plaintiff R I Jones 450 dollars for injuries from a pile-driver incident. James McLaughlin was admitted to bail of 2500 on a murder charge from 1882. Jim Anderson, a Black man, was placed in custody by Whitewright officers on a charge of criminal assault on a female.
Forgery Trial Ends in Indictments and Sentences
Sripacr Strimdas reports a verdict of guilty for passing a forged grocery order. The indictment was challenged and set aside, then a grand jury charged Smith Bromley with forging, perjury, and passing a forged instrument. Sentences include two years and five years.
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Sripacr Strimdas
Tievorge Menaseo
Smith Bromley
Freighters Halted on New Mexico Route Near Pecos City
In Pecos City on May 16, a group of six Mexican freighters led by J. K. Dempsey were ordered by armed men to stop and return to town before continuing freight shipments to New Mexico irrigation ditches. The spring freight boom has drawn many white team owners onto the road.
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Pecos City
New Mexico
J. K. Dempsey
Water supply Restored After Main Pumping Work
Water pumps were yesterday attached to the water mains and the water supply is now regular. A new tower is expected to be built as soon as feasible.
Night Watchman Recovers Stolen Poultry in Marshall
May 18 Night Watchman Henry Harris heard a disturbance near M. Steins residence two blocks away. He confronted a man named George Field who carried five hens and a stolen harness. Field was captured after the watchdog fired a warning shot and is jailed in the county jail.
A Too Wise Phrenologist
Monroe Wilson a farmer from Clearcreek was brought to Gainesville and jailed for safe keeping after a phrenologist claiming Dallas advised him to seek peace with heaven. The man, known for free thought, became frightened and raved, prompting confinement in the county jail for eventual asylum transfer.
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Gainesville
Monroe Wilson
Clearcreek
Wilson
Dallas
Republican candidates seek mandamus to force city council to tally April election
El Paso on May 18 notes candidates for municipal office filed to compel Judge Falvey to order the council to meet and canvass returns. The judge summons the council to show cause why the writ should not issue.
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el Paso
Judge Falvey
Bail Granted After Double Murder Charge in Erath County
Sulphur Springs reports Jasper Bromley, arrested in Erath county and brought here to face two murder charges, was admitted to bail today. Bail set at 10000 dollars in one case and 1000 dollars in the other. He is accused of killing William Fry and Robert Newsom at Black Jack Grove on Christmas day 1886.
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Jasper Bromley
Erath County
Wm. Fry
Robt. Newsom
Black Jack Grove
Joe Jones Found Guilty of Box Car Burglary
In Sherman on May 18 the ebons colored prisoner Joe Jones admitted burglarizing a box car in Denison. The jury returned a verdict after a brief session, sentencing him to two years in prison with board and room furnished by the state.
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Sherman
Joe Jones
Ebons
Donnells Mini Vein of Coal Discovered Near Town
Excitement grows after the Donnell brothers report a new coal vein three miles above town. The vein is described as immense with large lumps found within ten feet of the surface.
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Donnells
Donnell Brothers
Rain boosts crops and harvest readiness in Bowsever
A gentle rain across the center and north Bowsever county leaves farmers optimistic about crop prospects. With good soil moisture, fields are progressing and harvest plans will begin as soon as crops mature.
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Bowsever
Harvesting under way as drought hits farm yields
Graxcen reports the harvest now progress with grain crop short of past years, and farmers expect completion within ten days. Rain is badly needed as some cotton crops show drought damage.
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Graxcen
Drouth
Governor Buys Quarantine Steamer For 16000 And More
The governor has information from Dr Rutherford state health officer that he purchased a quarantine steamer for 16000 to replace the Hygen laid out. Chartering occurred today. Trinity Methodist church of Waco and the Missionary and Educational association of Bonham are involved.
Gold discovery sparks Comanche mining boom talk
Comanche May 16 local reports a cave near the town yields gold. Old miners confirm gold dust in ore and a company forms to test the mine quality. Quiet activity hints at a potential mining boom for Comanche in the coming days.
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Comaxcnne
Comanche
Artillery Troops Arrive En Route to Galveston Drill
Three troops of the third artillery under Capt Chase arrive in San Antonio from Fort Clark after a six day march. They plan a brief stop before continuing to Galveston for drill and then their final destination.
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San Antonio
Third Artillery
Chase
Fort Clark
Galveston
District Court Hears Theft Burglary Case
District court convened here yesterday and will run for three weeks. John Ewell, a Black man, was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for theft and burglary.
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John Ewell
Roby Chases Horse Thief Near Perry and Fires Warning
Farmer T G Roby pursued a stolen horse thief to the Blue River mouth and fired when the man refused to halt but missed. The thief, unnamed, was hunted for four horse thefts in the territory and was arrested after Roby shot. Roby recovered his horse.
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Perry
T. G. Roby
Here
Blue River
Progressive committee lays plans for district fair this fall
In Abilene on May 18 the progressive committee held a meeting to discuss ways and means for the district fair to be held here this fall and to arrange for a representative at the spring palace event.
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Abilene
Progressive Committee
Spring Palace
Wool receipts rise as shipments and clips drive market
Cororapoe May 18 reports wool in rapid supply with 42 44 pounds received yesterday and expected today. One firm shipped three car loads while several clips sold today at 16 to 14 cents per pound.
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Cororapoe
Laborers Strike Over Wages At Federal Building
May 15. Thirty laborers on the new federal building went on strike demanding 150 per day instead of 125. The contractor refused and announced plans to fill the positions with new men.
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Fr. Paso
Federal
Asylum Water Tower Crashes in Terrell
The brick water tower of the asylum collapsed yesterday during dinner, its height estimated at forty or fifty feet. Brick lay in heaps around the foundation, and the incident left diners startled with debris scattered on both sides.
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Terrell
Asylum
Boy questioned at Ellis as father reunion delayed
In Fort Worth on May 15 a boy from El Paso arrived to meet his father by appointment. Officials and witnesses said the boy became upset and hysterical after persistent questioning before details of the reunion could be learned.
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Fort Worth
Ellis
F Paso
Child Reunited After El Paso Family Visit
Recognized by Capt. Milliken as a son of Fritz Woods of El Paso. The father sent for the child to meet him at Clint Woods' ranch in Clay County and it is believed he has not been informed of the departure. The boy is now in kind care.
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Milliken
Fritz Woods
el Paso
Clint Woods
Clay County
Tragic Mill Accident Claims Young Worker Joe Cooper
A young man named Joe Cooper formerly of Chambers county was killed at Simpson's mill near Kocnrze this afternoon while pulling a timber piece cut by the saw. The timber broke, he fell into the mill wheel and was instantly crushed.
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Kocnrze
Joe Cooper
Chambers County
Simpson
Ten Years in the Pen in Cameron Murder Trial
May 17 district court began the trial of Wil Jacobs for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Lee Pool. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree and assessed the sentence at ten years.
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Cameron
District Court
Wil Jacobs
Lee Pool
Garland Woman Killed by Lightning Near Newman
Mrs. M. F. Garland was killed by a lightning strike near the Newman post office in Fisher County on Friday evening while the couple sought shelter from an approaching rainstorm. Mr. Garland suffered severe burns and temporary unconsciousness but recovered.
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Merkkn
M. F. Garland
Newman Post Office
Fisher County
Accidental pistol discharge injures Reed in Me Dape
In Me Dape on May 15 a pistol fired by Walter Green while Reed, son of the town justice, dressed. The ball hit Reed on the nose and passed through the tongue. Doctors have not located the ball. Reed rests easy and is expected to recover.
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Thomas Reed
Justice of the Peace
Walter Green
Reed
Engineers Begin Port Survey Across Texas Coast
The United States engineers board arrived in Rockport on May 15 to examine Texas ports. They dined at the city hotel, toured Aransas Pass, plan to return this evening and head to Corpus Christi tomorrow. They appeared pleased with the observations.
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Rockfort
Board of
United States Engineers
Texas
City Hotel
Aransas Pass
Corpus Christi
Four Americans Released After Impartial Mexico Trial
The four Americans Roach Greenwood Ballantyne and Martin held in Piedras Negras since Friday morning were freed by Judge Molino after a fair examination of the merits of the accusation.
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EaGir Pass
Messrs. Roach
Greenwood
Ballantyne
Martin
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Molino
Ex County Commissioner Seeks Injunction Against Successor
Ex County Commissioner Gaal petitions Judge Falvey for an injunction to stop his successor Schuty from acting as commissioner after Townsend, acting on the attorney general decision, removed him from office. injunction denied.
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Paso
Gaal
Townsend
Falvey
Mr. Schuty
Arrest in murder case shocks Augusta county
Sheriff Bayne arrested John Grandison on an affidavit from Augusta Austin charging him with the murder of Mrs. H. S. Flynn. Grandison is in jail awaiting further legal action.
Woman Dies Suddenly While Dining at Home
Atlanta May 17 a colored woman wife of Andrew Mitchel living at Bivens died yesterday from heart disease it was supposed She prepared dinner in apparent good health and sat down where she died almost before anyone knew she was sick
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Atlanta
Andrew Mitchel
Bivens
Infanticide arrest in Stephen County ties to Vick women
Sheriff J Douglass arrives with the Misses Vick who face charges connected to their mother, brother, and a Mr Morgan. The sheriff has been pursuing the case and this duo completes the group he has long sought to bring in.
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RanxGer
J. Douglass
Stephen County
Vick
Mr. Morgan
Douglass
Hico Votes Down 20 Cent School Tax Proposal
An election held in Hico on May 17 approved by 60 to 22 to raise a special school tax to 20 cents per $100 of property, extending the term to ten months, but the tax was defeated.
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Hico
Jail killing shocks Millbcax crowd at midnight shooting
At about 2 o clock last night unknown parties came to the jail and shot and killed the negro boy charged with outraging the little white girl. The victim was shot through the grate in the window.
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Millbcax
Waterworks Contract Signed for Temple Mingled Pipe Line
Temple on May 16 reports a contract with St. Louis parties to furnish pipe and lay mains from the Leon river to Temple a distance of six and a half miles. Work to begin shortly.
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Temple
St. Louis
Leon River
Family Poisoning Incidents Near Hico
A nearby family of Mr. J. W. Tilley was severely poisoned last night with the poison suspected to be in coffee. Two members are reported in critical condition, while further details remain unclear.
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Hico
J. W. Tilley
Theo Webber Arraigned on Assault to Murder Charge
Theo Webber, linked to the Tom Bean affair, was arraigned today on the charge of assault to murder Joe Hopper. He was granted bail in the sum of $609.
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Superman
Theo. Webber
Tom Bean
Joe Hopper
Washington News Roundup Highlights Appointments and Policy
Public Printer Palmar appoints Thomas J Laser chief time clerk as James Teale resigns. Land entries at 2.50 per acre within Texas and Pacific grant being reconsidered to 1.25. A Chinaman in Hong Kong may return to the U S if not a laborer. Comptroller calls for bank reports by May 13 1954. Chief Justice Fuller to South Carolina for district tours. summer tours planned for associate justices. Paymaster Whamn raiders offered rewards. White House hosts a flurry of callers including Civil Service Commissioners. Multiple presidential appointments announced including directors of Union Pacific and Indian commissioners. Guthrie and Kingfisher land offices report many entries. water scarcity eased by wells. Secretary Tracy commends William Foye for heroism at Apia. New postmasters named in Arkansas. Navy Charleston trial progress. Roosevelt expresses Civil Service Commission interest. Oath of office for new comptroller Matthews and treasurer Huston slated for Monday.
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Stone
Texas and Pacific Railroad Company
Cntre
Secretary of the State For
United States
Hong Kong
Mary K. Scott
Baltimore
Tichenor
Comptroller of
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Norfolk
South Carolina
Arizona
Whamn
FE. W. Halford
Washington
Atlanta
Land Office
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Kingfisher
Tracy
Onde
William Foye
Apia
Department
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Inteda
Civil Service Commission
Commission
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