Bloody records spark deadly night in Dallas area
December 25 in Dallas sees a spree of bloody affrays with two men shot and one killed. Walter Meyers killed, another suspect wounded. police chase continues. A Chinese restaurant incident ends with the attacker jailed. several white men and others injured in various confrontations. Perryman robbed by a masked highwayman near Olive Street.
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Dallas
Bugoh
Albert Hall
Coun
Aeolice Mbto
Cay Patvires
Z. m
Perryman
Olive
Tins Return From Ha ee With 151 Hodies
The Rip Texan under Captain arrived with the remains of Maine heroes lost when the vessel shelled the Maine in Havana harbor. The bodies will be moved by Chesapeake and Ohio train to Arlington for interment next Thursday. Rev Father Chadwick, Maine's former leader, oversees the rites and will accompany the cortege to Washington.
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Haee
Rico News
Her
Havana
Texas
Arlington
Hatteras
Old Point
Jaty
Father Chadwick
Adjourning Court in Icity Texas Postpones Docket
Judge Thompson adjourned the district court with eight criminal convictions and two acquittals in field events. Thirteen true bills were returned on felonies with eight for misdemeanors as citizens discuss broom corn as a potential money crop at a meeting in Pelmette.
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Berit Court
Hows
Icity
Texas
B Thompson
Fielerm Tofay
John M.einey
Repu Mema
Eniry
Henry Rugeley
Pelmette
Methodist Church
Miers Will Recover From Unclear Medical Condition
A late 19th century report notes Professor MM Georgetown locating an individual named Miller in relation to a medical issue. The text describes paralysis linked to a spinal area and suggests future removal with improving condition and no anticipated permanent danger.
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MM Georgetown
Miller
Jenkins
Smallpox Case Reported Near Altair Texas
County records note a smallpox case in Altair with the patient treated at once and provisions supplied. Several exposed residents faced isolation at their own expense. Ten people developed symptoms and were isolated after exposure near Cave Place, several miles from the town.
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Texas
Colorado County
Rich
Altair
Cave Place
Burden of the Taxpayers in Pension Claims
A Washington dispatch reports a surge in Spanish American War pension cases as attorneys file about 25,000 applications. Local regiments like the Seventy first New York and Ninth Massachusetts see hundreds of claims, with tactics aimed at next of kin and enlistment records. Officials plan to curb attorney access to department records, yet demand for fees persists amid looming disability coverages.
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New York
Washington
Spain
Masachusetts
Philippines
War Department
General Otis
Altair Leaders Seek State Aid for Infection Threat
The leading citizens of Altair write State Health Officer Blunt, noting the county commissioners have refused protection against the infection and urging aid as allowed by state law under the circumstances.
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Altair
Wharton
Blunt
Commissioners Court
Remarkable Army Order Bans Death to and Down With Cries
General Davis, governor general of Porto Rico, issues a sweeping order banning cries of death to or down with anybody at public meetings and street demonstrations. Alcaldes must dissolve gatherings, arrest offenders, and risk dismissal or court action. after dark processions and two party parades per day are forbidden. Civil rule may yield to military power if disorder persists.
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San Antonio
Texas
Davis
Porto Rico
Department of Texas
United States
Congress of the
Mob seeks execution of Smith. recruits found for force
Report says Smith was not jailed and was rumored taken to Lufkin where sixty recruits joined a mob ready to execute him. The party then went to Lufkin, returned by 4 o'clock train after finding no execution, while Mrs. Vaughters, beloved in the community, died and stirred anger among friends.
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Smith
Lufkin
Jnlli
Tragedy at Virginia Depot Ends in Lynch Threats
In Halifax County a man named Loftis shot at depot operator Turner who returned fire. Turner sustained a severe throat wound. several others were wounded and two may die. A mob threatened to lynch Turner, who is guarded by armed guards at the depot as sheriff investigates.
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Richmond
Virginia
Halifax County
Loftis
Turner
J. S. Smith Dead Wife of Attorney General
Telegram from Attorney General Smith reports the death of his wife in St Louis after medical treatment. She had been ill for some time. Mr Smith went to her bedside. Remains were sent to Hillaboro for funeral services scheduled there.
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St. Louis
Austin
Texas
Smith
Bastrop Briefs Roundup of Christmas News
Bastrop residents share notable holiday events as J A Hasler receives a Switzerland gift gold watch from his brother Mrs David Sayers Price hosts a five course elegant lunch party with merry mood Miss E H Gill hosts Austin visitors Stella Chambers travels from Bastrop to Galveston Clint Will Orgain Ben O Hill return home for Christmas Julia Ellers returns from Austin to family Robert Grimes and parents hosted in Bastrop with guests from Victoria and Georgetown visitors over the holidays
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Bastrop Briefs
Bastrop
Texas
J. A. Hasler
Switzerland
David Sayers Price
EH. L. Gill
Austin
Bantrop
Stella Chambers
Galveston
Messrs
Clint
Will Orgain
Ben. O. Hill
Georgetown
Julia Ellers
Robert Grimes
Victoria
Mr. Grimes
Thin City
Christmas Visit Returns in Victoria with Delays and Oysters
Victoria on December 25 reports Dick Brown from Colorado visiting Mia Carpenter and local friends for Christmas. Train service on several lines was absent or delayed, with Port Lavaca shipments short due to high oyster demand as Port Lavaca dealers received orders for 690 gallons more than they could supply.
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Victoria
Texas
Dick Brown
Colorado
Mia
Carpenter
New York
Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific
Port Lavaca
Beeville
Hastings Fire Routs Three Blocks of Businesses
A large blaze in Hastings Minnesota destroyed nearly three blocks of the business district including the BR C Lobby sawmill, planing mill, stores and lumber sheds. One and a half million feet of upper grade lumber burned as St Johns hotel fell to the flames. Wind from the northwest drove the fire quickly, leaving many workers unemployed and others homeless.
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Hasldings
Hastings
Minn
BR. C. Lobby & Co
St. John's Hotel
Orphans Remembered in Ennis Texas Christmas Fund
Alderman Joe Hawkins organized a brief drive in Ennis for the I O C S Orphans home at Corsicana raising 42.50 for Christmas goods shipped Saturday night. A free will offering at the Methodist church totaled 34.70 for the Orphans home and Baptists also supported Buckner home in Dallas.
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Ennis
Texas
Joe Hawkins
Corsicana
Whee
Dallas
Mob fails to seize suspect in Nacogdoches lynching attempt
A mob of armed men rode into Nacogdoches on Christmas night seeking the man who killed Mia Theodore Vaughters. They demanded the body of M. Smith from the sheriff and were taken to the building after being thoroughly convinced Smith was not in town.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
M. Smith
Mia
Theodore Vaughters
Smith
Lumpken Accepts Baptist Charge in Elliott Texas
Elliott Texas December 25 Reverend C P Lumpkin has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church here. Mr and Mrs Hatfield of Gaute are visiting Mrs Hatfields parents here. Mr Charles Hodse and family are visiting friends at Bremond. A sociable will be held for local youths tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs T W McNeel.
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Elliott
Texas
C. P. Lumpken
Baptist
Hatfield of
Gaute
Hatfeld
Charles Hodse
Bremond
Follks
T. W.mcneel
Christmas Quiet in Warren as Visiting Friends Gather
In Warren Texas on December 25 the town is quiet with no disturbance. Mr and Mrs Tom McCaughan of Orange are visiting friends and relatives. John Richardson of Simpson County is among attendees.
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Warren
Texas
Tom McCaughan
Orange
John Richardson
Bimpson County
Quiet Christmas Wedding Sealed at Mr C. 2 Gregorys
A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of Mr C. 2 Gregorys with Miss Williemay Gregorys and Mr Lee Emery of Beaumont District tying the knot. Judge Stephen P. West of Woodville officiated, as Miss Williemay marries for the first time in forty-one years with her brother W. R. Richardson present.
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Miss
W. R. Richardson
C. 2. Gregorys
Williemay
Lee Emery
Beaumont
Stephen P. West
Woodville
Typographical Union Generates Pittsburg Strike Fallout
President S B Donnelly and Secretary J A Bramwood report the International Typographical Union cut ties with the Pittsburg publishers and the International Association of Machinists. They say the strike will be fought to a finish with J M Lynch in charge, while Detroit delegates note union solidarity and dues across the factions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
S. B. Donnelly
J. A. Bramwood
International Typergraphical Union Today
Union
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Donnelly
International Association of Machinists
J. M. Lynch
Bramwood
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Gine
Typographical
Guid
Typographical Union
Loternmation + Association of Machinists
Executive Council
Strayed Horses Advertised by Harris County Sheriff
Harris County sheriff notices offer rewards for two missing horses. A black mane 14 hand gelding with a white forehead and a gray 15 1 2 hand mare with hind shoes missing is sought for return to local addresses. Rewards posted for each animal.
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John R. Warlisk
Shepherd Street
A. KR. Anderson
Harris County
J. W. Lockridge
A. BR. Anderaan
Misa Mattle Johnson Weds Jeff Elkins at Sandy Point
In Sandy Point Texas on Sunday evening December 24 at the home of the bride's parents, Misa Mattle Johnson married Jeff Elkins with Rev. J. O Stewart officiating. The couple are noted local figures as visitors include Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Hebert of Beaumont and Mr. Harvey Hill of Angleton. Local business update notes the stock of J. H. Seales sold to C. Cleaveland. International and Great Northern representatives Creague and wife are in the area taking views and notes.
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Sandy Point
Texas
Misa Mattle Johnson
Jeff Elkins
J. 0. Stewart
B. B. Hebert
Beaumont
Harvey Hill
Angleton
Co. N. Hill
Explosion at Paesant saloon damages house in Liane
Last night around 10 30 Bob Atchison discharged a stick of dynamite in the Paesant saloon in north Liane Texas tearing off a large portion of the roof and blowing out all windows. The Paseant family lived in the rear of the building.
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Oa House
Liane
Texan
Bob Atchison
Paesant
North Liane
Saloon Scene Amid Dynomite Dangers and Black Victims in Birmingham
A December Birmingham report notes a din of violence with a dynamite blast injuring none, but confirms numerous acts including a fatal shooting of Peter Jones and other racial tensions. The piece also covers a saloon fight, a conductor refusing a white car ride, and a new black playwright producer’s success in Washington with Naughty Anthony at the Columbia theater.
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Birmingham
Ala
Peter Jones
J. 10
Enaley
Journ
Tony
Whdomed
DNL
Golden
Launtey Karnes
Fair
Will Thomas
Holasco
Washington
David Balanco
Anthony
Maryland
Columbia
Lipsacomb Gilstrap Wedding in Franklin Texas
Prof W J Lipscomb and Miss Carrie Lee Gilstrap wed at 2 30 PM at the Gilstrap residence five miles south of Lipscomb in Hoey officiated by W Stevens. The ceremony was quiet with relatives and intimate friends present as the couple among the community’s most esteemed.
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Lipsacomb-Gilstrap
Franklin
Texas
W. J. Lipscomb
Carrie Lee Gilstrap
J. L. Gilstrap
Hoey
W. Stevens
Mexican Boy Killed in Church Shooting Mystery In Brownsrile
An 11-year-old Mexican boy Kolliang Lanes Wan was shot during midnight mass in a Brownsrile Catholic church. The weapon was fired at the Moor. investigators question if the pistol found belongs to Lopes and whether the shooting was accidental. Authorities probe high crowd and intense emotion.
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Kolliang Lanes
Lopes
Tragic Beeville Child Dies After Fire Burns
A child of Viola Johnson in Beeville Beeville Texas died today after a fire in a southeastern Beeville room. The infant, left by Itaelf, burned its head face and body before help arrived. Doctors fear shock may prevent recovery. This marks the second child dead from such incidents in Beeville this week.
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Newro
Rowville
Texas
Viola Johnson
Itaelf
Beeville
Amputation Likely After Firework Accident In Bonham
In Bonham Texas on December 26 a firework exploded in the hands of Berry Whitley son of Dr J Thananan injuring his hand and badly burning his face. Doctors expect amputation of the hand.
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Roy
Bonham
Texas
Berry
Witle
J. Th Hanan
Man Injured by Cannon Firecracker in Montague
Warren George suffered severe hand injuries when a cannon firecracker exploded in Montague Texas on December 21. His forefinger was torn off and other fingers damaged as he held the device while it went off.
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Montague
Texas
Warren George
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