Weather Summary and Station Observations
Observations by the United States Weather Bureau at all stations yesterday at 4 Wy ma Tith meridian time noted variable winds. The report covers forecasts for Washington and surrounding areas including Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory with fair conditions expected for Saturday and Sunday.
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Mexican Railway Plans Spark Regional Interest
City of Mexico December There is much interest in a proposed new line linking Ta Basco Yucatan Chiapas and Campeche with central Mexico. The Southern National and International would involve tough engineering and attract capital from the traversed states. The federal government supports it with 4 million in a 10 million local commitment.
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Hobart's Will Leaves Estate Worth About 2.4 Million
The will of Garrett A. Mozart, late vice president, was filed with Passaic county surrogate. The estate value is not disclosed, but about 2.4 million is implied. Mrs. Jonnie Hobart receives 1 million and half the remainder, with son Garrett A. Hobart Jr. to inherit the other half upon reaching age of majority.
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Anti-Trust League Plans Chicago Conference Date
Members of the executive committee of the anti-trust league will meet in Chicago on December 11 to fix the date for the anti-trust conference. The conference is likely to be held in January.
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The
Gardner Forbes Draw In Fort Dearborn Bout
Oscar Gardner and Harry Forbes fought six set rounds in Chicago at Fort Dearborn Athletic Club with the match ending in a draw.
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Oscar Gardner
Harry Forbes
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
Secretary Root Report on Insular Policy and Army Movements
The first annual Root report discusses insular policy, army reorganization, and Cuba and the Philippines. It outlines troop movements in the Philippines, civil reforms in islands like Manila, and plans for Puerto Rico and Cuba including governance, education, and economic recovery with emphasis on limited self-government and federal oversight.
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Transvaal War Fund Raised by Fort Worth Brits
Fort Worth Texas on December 1 reports a Transvaal war fund led by George Strong, auditor of the Fort Worth and Denver City railway, to aid widows and orphans of soldiers in London. Subscriptions will be collected before January 1 with several hundred dollars targeted.
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South Africa
Hanna's New Scheme for National Committee Leadership
Reports say Senator Hanna may decline to head the National Republican Committee due to health. If he does not accept, he may be named to the executive committee in charge of campaign finances to relieve duties of the chair and continue fundraising strength.
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End of the Khalifa Reported in Cairo Dispatch
Cairo reports officers from Soudan arriving to say General Wingate’s force overran the Khalifa’s position. The emir tried a final flank with allies but failed. The Khalifa and his guards were killed. Wingate’s troops moved in, identifying the fallen leaders. The Khalifa is described as of medium height with a brown complexion and a longer beard.
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Cuban Citizens and Government Formation Plans
The document discusses Cuban patriots and the broader educated class, noting widespread literacy gaps and the need for cautious steps to form a government. It outlines upcoming municipal elections, local government, and a representative convention to draft a constitution before a general government is established under U S sovereignty. It also covers sugar industry pressures, tariff ideas, the Philippines report, Sulu treaty talks, and calls for a Pacific cable and river harbor improvements alongside army reorganization and memorial projects.
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Washington notes and local pension updates arrive
Washington notes report R C Graffenreid and wife arriving to winter at the Wellington. Texas pensions granted include William Stapleton Godley $6 John B Taylor Lexington $6 James A Cumby $12 and an increase for Myron H Kak Rockdale from $6 to $10. Mexican war widow Sarah Hayter Gordonville receives 8 percent.
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Roberta Case Objections Spark House Debate
Washington action divides Republicans as about forty to fifty members meet to plan delaying the oath for Representative-elect Roberta. A conference proposes a formal investigation into his eligibility over alleged Utah election issues and a 1880 kickback-like claim, with leadership factions jockeying for power.
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Mir. Taylor
Heterta
Roberts
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Taylor
Proctor Knot
Hoyd Winchester
John M. Rion
Kentucky
Alno Wors
Leader Ship Contest In Chaotic Democratic Race
Washington December 1 The Democratic leadership contest is chaotic with no clear figures. Richardson leads with De Armond and Bankhead close behind. Sulzer supporters expect him to rise after the first ballot and win, claiming converts to back New York and New Jersey in the next year. The result remains speculation awaiting tomorrow's caucus to decide.
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Richardson
de Armond
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Sulzer
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New Jersey
Fourth Class Texas postmasters named in Navarro and surrounding counties
A list of fourth class postmasters appointed in Texas includes Cade in Navarro county Simontons county Argin H Hangorok in Mart Henry Vaughan in Montfort Navarro county and others. The Robert Hunt Texas post office was ordered to close or move on December 1 with unclear details remaining in the dispatch.
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Navarro County
Bruce A. Baker Island
Simontons County
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Mart
McLennan
Henry Vaughan
Montfort
Wifeiam
Thompson
Rone
Wiley P. Lowery
Hural Shade
Pare
James W. McCoanica
Robert
Hunt, Texas
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Life Saving Work on Gait Comat
December 1 report from Washington shows the superintendent lists one service for the fiscal year ending. The data indicate total value at the gate of 108978 in Gulf coast areas.
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