Summary of the News Today
Three killed and twenty five injured in four collisions on the Southern Pacific. Senator Barry of Arkansas injured by a fall at Newburg Missouri. Mississippi attorney general dissolves pending antitrust suit. Eight Hives aboard a steamer near Charleston West Virginia. Ten burned to death and four injured by gas explosion at a Pittsburgh Pennsylvania furnace. Opposition to the Panama Canal seen as bloc by migrants and allies to derail the project. Mr Ball moves to restore order with true dogs offered by Leader Hichwed. Chairman Burton to visit Texas after river and harbors bill passes. Marechal Liebrecht leaves Washington after taking homecoming for reappointment. Nominations sent to Senate for confirmation, four Texan postmasters approved. President sends measure aiding Appalachian forester, Dr. 3 RK A. Crpasiand, colored, of St Joseph Missouri, as minister to Liberia.
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Cutitorale
United States
Barry
Arkonads
Newburg
Mississippi
Charleston
W. Va
Mitteburg
Marechal Liebrecht
Washington
Hin “Hoaners
Senate
Texan
Congress
Apa- Inchian Forester
RK. A. Crpasiand
St. Joapph
Liberia
Amalgamated Copper declares share dividend as markets drift
The report notes a cautious trading session with prices moving narrowly across markets. Copper shares show a rise in the Amalgamated Copper stock while a small dividend of 1 percent is declared, and the London market sees steady business amid a generally quiet mood.
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He Etoti Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Amalgamated Conner
Disjointed Rail and Trade Notices Across Regions
The Central Mapagere association plans a merchants' rofée to New York for ticket honor, authorized by Southwestern passenger Wureng. Railroads decide to remove a portion of grain charges at New York port. Texan and Parity seek exemption for two fantasy trains from a recent time rule. The commission leans toward adopting prepared Claas rats. Mexican government orders all trainmen in the republic to speak Spanish.
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Central Mapagere
New York
Repubtty
Trial of Miss Graham Sees Murder Case Advance
The Miss Maule Graham murder trial shows progress as Henry Randall faces execution at the jail between 11 and 12 today for the crime. Mrs Sarah A Strang is noted as a city villainess in a garbled account of a wound at a battle. The ship channel work across Galveston bay is reported very satisfactory and St Joseph’s bazar closed successfully with financial gains.
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Maule Graham
Tack Walwok
Henry Randall
Sarah A. Strang
Houston
Kan Jadtoto
Honeston
Galveston Bay
Bt. Joseph's
Baxar
Belief Boll Weevil KilleS Hope Rises For New Crop In Texas
Farmers report four days of hard frost ending boll weevil threat, lifting spirits for another Texas crop. December notes mention special district judge for Thirty-Sixth District and local election changes amid unclear court details.
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Texas
Free Teras
M !Belng Wry Il
Hague Smith
Pearsall
Biy
Jaweaiant Oseat
Special Senate Session Debates Debt and Philippine Islands Revenue
The Senate discusses a special order on debt funding and how it might affect executive actions. Mr. Canow and Mr. Wil ardieon debate proportional representation and procedural steps before final passage. The bill regarding revenue for the Philippine Islands is sent to committee as part of the day’s agenda.
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Wilardieon
Wim
Fragmented Text Sketch Hits Obscurity in OCR Shuffle
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions senators, public figures, medals, and various names with unclear context. The legible elements include references to Dawn, Me Cites, Rem 1, and a list of seemingly random terms and places, forming a partial, incoherent record.
Oil as Fuel in Dallas Brings Mixed Reactions
Local reports from Nalan Texas on December 19 describe early experiments with oil as a fuel, noting firm interest from Dallas crews and industries while concerns grow about potential price rises and adverse effects on users. The piece highlights cautious optimism and fear of economic impact on the city’s energy users.
Dramatic Cross Examination At Old Bailey Trial
The trial of Phan dore and Laura Jackson resumed at the Old Bailey. The female defendant’s clever questioning of witnesses drew dramatic and, at times, tragic, reactions from the court. Her fearless style frustrated law officers and kept prosecutors on the defensive.
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London
Phandore
Laura Jackson
Annadella Dies de Bar
Old Bailey
Leo Lewis
Williave
Martin area business notes on crops prices and retirements
Local column from Martin Texas notes crop and jow price trends affecting business. Owen Bros of Dallas plans to open a lumber yard in January and expand to other Texas towns including Waco and Cameron. Fr. AS Silverman to retire after nineteen years in the trade late December or January.
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Martin
Maclin
Texas
Walleet
Ava
Sitton
Lie
Owen Bros
Dallas
Camenon Oy Waco
Vexas
Silverman
Rt Wl
Election vote cast in Richmond Texas school poll
In Richmond Texas on December 18 an election was held to decide the sanity of surrounding districts and corporate oversight with a local tag vote cast.
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Richmond
Texas
Poner
Coast Trains Collide Killing Messenger and Wounding Passengers
A northbound and a southbound Southern Pacific coast line train collision near Los Angeles injures many and kills a dozen, including a messenger. Several locomotives are demolished and multiple cars derailed. Emergency crews fight to control fires and rescue casualties as rail service is disrupted.
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San
Ten Men Burned to Death in Explosion at Langutia Furnace
A catastrophic explosion at a Langutia furnace killed fifteen Mongarian workers and injured many others. Fire and smoke engulfed the scene as rescuers fought to reach men on the platform and in the hopper. The barrow failure trapped workers and led to a deadly blaze witnessed by thousands.
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Prinkowles
Boe
Solvon
Missing Livestock Notice From Robertson County Texas
A damaged notice reports a horse or cattle theft in Robertson County near Richmond Texas. The item describes a branded animal, likely five years old, with unidentified markings and a reward offered by A Anderson. The notice references Sheriff Calvert and J Shannon handling the case with dates around December.
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Lat
Colgrers Avenue
Houston
A. . Anderson
Sbheritz
Woodman Spare That Tree Letter from Taylor Editor
A reader from Taylor, Texas writes to the Post on December 18 lamenting that evening papers have vanished and the old practice of tree care and conservation remains relevant. The missive voices concern over changes in local media and community note.
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Woodman
The
Post
Taylor
Texas
Acogdothes Fort Site Rumored for Erection Next Month
A disputed plan surrounds the Acogdothes site with talks of fortification replacement by a modern house. The letter from Albert D. Rost Jr discusses American policy and property management implications, hinting at broader private interests and potential sale.
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Acogdothes
Albert D. Rost, Jr
Objections of Sampson during Navy Court Proceedings
In Washington on December 19 Admiral Dewey’s opinion is challenged as the court prepares a bill of exceptions. The Theall case for Rear Admiral Sampson seeks to object to findings and to the secretary’s handling as the case heads toward a reply from Admiral Schley’s counsel.
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Washington
Mr Theall
Ma Btoysen
Admirrl
W. T. Sampson
Navy Department
Heutral Temiy
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Theall
Sereretary
Eetinael
Admiral Schley
Long Yester
Suile Adio Vite Lends
Tragedy in Cotteevile prompts court case details
A report describes a man in Terix attacking family members with a knife and firearm, fatally wounding self after threats and violence. His wife and two grown daughters escaped, aided by a neighbor. Police involvement follows as the man, once wealthy, ends his life amid domestic turmoil.
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Terix
Doromber
Trent
Sant
Ilimelf
Howe
Shottig
Bean
Jones County
Dod
Eight Lives Lost In River Steamer Disaster
In Chirlexton W Vu December 10 the steamer Kapowhs Bell broke from lock No 1 at Palot Creek on a down trip. Seven deck hands and a passenger died, several rescued from the offshore boat as a furious current swept the vessel. The pilot could not control the craft on approach.
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Chirlexton
W Vu
Stewie Kapowhs
Palot Creek
Nin Tae
Sambe
Nat Tom Shannon
Charles Viney
Abe
Calvert Ree
Paes
Reform of the Currency System Urged at New York Banker Banquet
Secretary Gage addressed the New York State Bankers Association gathering at the Waldorf Astoria praising monetary reform. He urged easing credit while maintaining money supply control, warning current rates and banking practices could threaten production and federal authority.
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Gage
Samil
Croup
New York State Bankers’ Association
Waldorf A
Leslden
Guage
Spieikers
ExSpinker
Thomas
Reed
Iter
Poliaid Save Mackay
Henry EK
Howlam
Amos Parkwitder
Mt Ie Ao
Department of Life
Tony le
Gongraxs
Fortia
Perlape
Wiley
Tie Tate
Enaliiton Titonen
Wien
Sistole
Jared Iar
Uae
Lee
Omrites
Tom Sherman
Mth
Weatherford Firms Form New Corporate Entity
Weatherford based Lowe Haydetire company and W. op Catter hope to consolidate as Catter Lowe VMirdiware conngoar with 0,000 capital. Hallotsville firm Witting Firny Assigns filed a general assignment for creditors in December, listing assets and noting a payment to creditors.
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Weatherford, Terme
Diesmnetelth
Lowe Haydetire Cempany
W. Op, Catter &Fe
Thik Cits
Catter Lowe Vmirdiware
Camping Wil MG
Bankruptcy sought for local merchant in Federal court
Thomas Andrews files a petition in Federal court seeking a decree of bankruptcy against Nigeil, a San Antonio merchant, alleging insolvency and requesting adjudication of bankruptcy as of December 17. State and court records show the action aims to settle debts and assets under federal bankruptcy law.
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San Antonio
Terns
Thomas Andrews
Lumber Yard Closes in Victoria as Stock Sold
A Victoria lumber business closes its branch yard after selling stock to two other dealers, W. Barnes and BF. Wipe Lomo, with Guiney Will overseeing the wind-down.
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Victoria
Teana
A. Guiney
Ihe
W. (. Barnes
BF. Wipe
Fire at Kingsland destroys merchant store in Texas
A blaze in Kingsland near Austin on December 14 wiped out the general merchandise store of MoH Notewood. Loss is set at 4000 dollars with 2000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Kingsland
Austin
Teans
Generi m Merchandien
Moh
Notewood
Incendiary Barn Fire Destroys Property in Hillsboro Texas
A barn owned by John Warren in Hillsboro was destroyed by an incendiary fire early December 19. The loss is estimated around 800 dollars with no insurance. Fire investigator Elder Carter reported the blaze started intentionally, impacting the same lot where Carter’s dwelling stood. his loss is approximately 350 dollars.
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Hillsboro
Hillshoro
Texas
John
Warren
Carter
Ennis and Konia Tetan Deal Reported Fire
Fire struck three dwelling homes in Ennis and Konia Tetan area last night at 1 o clock. The property, valued around 190 dollars, suffered damage though details of ownership and cause remain unclear.
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Konia Tetan
Deromber
Fragmentary text outlines named figures and terms
Readable bits mention J. W. Taylor Th. Wo fyshire and T. Watters in a context of ponnehoid Rosata and Toevre tir being partially covered. The passage lacks clear events or outcomes and reads as garbled name fragments.
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J. W. Taylor
Th. Wo Fyshire
T. Watters
Weatherford Fire Damages Oil Steamer and Cotton Bales
A December incident in Weatherford Texas involved a fire on a steamer and damage to cotton. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after spreading heat and smoke, with the loss estimated at several thousand dollars. No injuries reported.
Fire breaks out during drill at town fair
A blaze swept through a temporary structure at the December fair last afternoon. Fire crews arrived to control the flames as onlookers watched items on display damaged and several exhibits forgotten in the heat.
Garter Ban Dominates Third Race At Plainfield Meetup
Clear weather aided a brisk card as Garter Ban won the third race in a field including Nimrod, The Wits Were, and Lady Ike. Multiple names appear in selling and forthcoming events, with times around 2 4 for the feature mile and nine furlongs noted.
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Orlevan
Minkera
Wiitle
Arctond
Bia Ta Fleiron
Johnny McCarty
Governor Ho
Unclear race card items with mixed names and events
Fragmented OCR text lists horses handlers and races across distances six furlongs and a mile with numerous broken names and numbers. The readable parts reference a national league, steeplechase and handicaps, plus multiple human names and horse titles, but no coherent event details or outcomes.
Oakland Results and Postponed Victoria Notice
A mixed OCR fragment lists horse racing results and times from Oakland and Futurity course mentions. It also records a Victoria Texas notice noting events on Tuesday and Wednesday with favors to Victoria.
Calvert Men Challenge Abcopte In Christmas Game
Calvert Texas players plan a Christmas day match against Abcopte in a home contest. Readable fragments indicate teams from Cameron and Calvert area preparing for a city showdown with holiday timing.
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Cameron
Calvert Calvert
Texas
Men of
Calvert
Rith
Calvert Ibis City
Secret Societies Woodmen Election At Alvin Lodge
In Alvin Texas at Wi Worl Toevday night the lodge members elected officers to serve for the term. Names include DD F dtemley D Ady Lt J Ble and others. The Woodmen of the World held elections with officers chosen for the camp at Chappell Hill and nearby councils.
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Alvin
Texas
Alvin Lodge
F. Dtemley
Ady
J. 2Ble
F Cutiten
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