Witch Killer 10 Hang. Murders Cold Blood in Witch Hunt
Paris Texas December 24. Solomon Hotema a Choctaw Indian and former preacher was condemned to hang for a series of cold blooded killings linked to a witchcraft mania. The case details align with a celebrated witch hunt where several men women and children were shot during a period of panic and superstition in Grant and nearby areas.
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Paris
Texas
Npless
Supreme Court of the United States
Solomon Hotema
Federa
Hotema
Rant
Connect
Animnter
Pheshyterian College
Roanoke
Juet
Ainteting
Veter
Joli Utema
America
Atuen
Kidney remedy offer to readers in Houston ad
An advertisement touts Doane Kidney Plus as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims strong physician and customer endorsements and extends a free trial offer to readers in Houston, asserting dramatic health improvements and renewed vitality.
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Houston
Dean's Kidney Pill Giveaway at Undersigned Address
Boxes to be given away at Dean's Kidney Pill promotion with samples available. First come, first served while supplies last, with a sample offered. Price listed as 00 cents per box.
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Dean
Steamers Listed For Various Routes and Destinations
A special report lists steamers bound for Port Birth and other ports. Notable entries include Nemedia and Parcial from Racnoy Avere Me pant, Utxtein for Mu filils, Manchester service by Bawlekwake, Ghoomerven via Norfolk to London, and Conus to New York.
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Nemedia
Manchester
Ghoomerven
Lonton
Norfolk
Conus (Am
Now
York
Christmas Observances by Ivanhoe Commandery in Calvert
In Bryan Texas on December 2 a delegation from Ivanhoe Commandery Knights Templar led by MH B Stoddard and J G Powotajn traveled to Calvert to gauge local sentiment. They met Colonel Thomas J Garrett and presented the order’s jewel as part of a Christmas observance with formal exercises described as very pretty.
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Bryan
Texas
Ivanhie
Knights Templars
MH. B. Stoddard
J. G. Powotajn
AL Adauia
S. M. Derden
Sam RK. Hendvren
RG. Tabor
Calvert Toney
Thomas J. Garrett
Ivanhoe
Stoddard
Bam i. Henderson
Holiday Observances Mark Austin Christmas Day
On December 25 in Austin Texas banks were closed for the holiday. The Colorado Commandery Knights Templar toasted the grand commander at 11:80 in the morning. Services followed at St Mary’s church with Holy Communion at St David’s Episcopal church.
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Austin
Texas
Colorado
Knights
St. Mary's Church
St. David's
Episcopal Church
Optia
Boxed Ten Rounds in Kansas City Tonight
Boxed set for December 25 features Chicago’s Jack Graham against Chan Woods in a ten round bout at Kansas City venue. Singhs and promoters announce the favored pairing as an eagerly awaited holiday card.
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Kansas City
Jark Epeetis
Chicago
Jack Graham
Chan Woods
J J Jeffries Champion In Questionable Times
Legendary heavyweight king James J Jeffries remains undisputed champion with no credible challenger in sight as boxers struggle to reach his level. The era’s depth highlights Jeffries long reign and sparse serious threats from rivals like Tim Van Buskirk and Gus Ruhlin, while public interest lingers on past greats such as Sullivan.
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James J. Jetrire
Jefrien
Jeffries
New York
Tom Sharkey
California
Los Angeles
Jettiles
Angelos
Jemrien
Billy
Tim van
Kollermaien
Vian Ruskirk
van Ruskirk
Pactic Coast
Jevies
Henry Baker
Chicago
Baker
Truss
Bodemaker
Sod
Werth
Gus Roblin
Ie Ith
Jeftrs
IST
Joe Choyawkl
Im Corbett
Carson City
Amen
Jetine
Coerhert
Agris
Too Sharkey
Teon
Wiles
Jimmie Bigeelf
Colin
Singhes
Pelaney Cmt
Fefferie
Fonty
Lenox Athletic Club
Tre
Steve
Donnett
Fillimmons
Corbett
Doffinns
Willam A. Brady
Sullivan and Corbett Fights Across History in 1800s Rumors
Historical note recounts Sullivan as a 46 to 8 favorite over Corbett in a 1802 New Orleans match lasting twenty rounds, with Corbett later defeating Mitchell in 1888 and Jeffries in events toward 1900. The piece references retirements, championship handovers, and connections to the sports world including Peter Maher and Jim Jeffries.
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Gght Corbett
Sullivan
Corbett
New Orleana
Sullvan
Exhama
Dallas
Texas
Corbett Sprourner
Peter Maher
Pits Almmons
Carson Mite
Dan Stuart Hai
Pera
Marler
Hedler
Wirral
Iin
Esargiod
Coney Leland Corbett
Jeffries
Hatk Griffin
Joe Kennedy
San Pras
Eere - Mart Rabie
Jeffries Bas Hotsougne
Crehect Ntl
Fire destroys Denton barn in Athens Texas
Fire swept the barn of I. O. Denton at Athens Texas on December 24 causing $250 in losses with no insurance.
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Athens
Texas
Denton
Store Fire Destroys Harria & Co. General Merchant House
A Cumby area store operated by R. W. Harria & Co. was destroyed by fire on December 24 causing a loss around 6000 with insurance coverage of 125. The incident involves Wilse as linked to the business and reflects substantial property damage in the local trade district.
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Cumby
Comby
Terar
R. W. Harria & Co
Wilse
Residence Buried After Fatal Fire at Lufkin
The residence of T. J. Bonner in Lufkin Texas was buried last night following a fire. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars and the blaze is described as caused by a Sweteehive foe.
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Lufkin
Texas
T. J. Bonner
Cotton loss reported at Grand Saline farm
A cotton field at Grand Saline Texas sustained damage with an estimated loss around 4510 dollars. The incident occurred December 04 and involved part of a large herd. No further details were provided.
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Grand Saline
Texas
Ant Store Incident Reported Near Prairie Grove Village
A local store in Prairie Grove near Groosbonk, Texas, reported an incident last night. The exact details and injuries are unclear and the report lacks complete information on the persons involved.
Grain House Fire Damages Structure in Groenheeck Texas
A grain house at Groesheeck Groenheeck Texas was damaged by fire on December 25. The blaze damaged grain and railroad access and is believed caused by defective work or embers from nearby activity. No injuries reported.
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Groesheeck
Groenheeck
Texas
B. Watkins
Hlicht
Froworka
Cotton Fire Destroys Bales in Granbury Yard
A fire swept a cotton yard in Granbury Texas yesterday evening burning twenty to twenty five bales before firefighters extinguished the flames. No injuries are reported. The cause is under investigation by local authorities.
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Granbury
Texas
Fire destroys barn in San Antonio Texas
A morning blaze at a barn on Avenue C in San Antonio destroys the structure and its contents. Fire crews report the incendiary origin suspected. several horses and other assets valued around 2500 dollars were lost.
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San Antonio
San Antonito
Texas
Dir
Ri 1
Mong
Avenue C
Buffalo Dance Triggers Indian Warpath Rumors
The Pave Indians on the warpath claim a buffalo herd was driven from Santa Fe yards to Power Bills ranch near Guthrie and slaughtered for meat. Indians dance in anticipation of buffalo herds returning, while whites fear violence and several ranches are patrolled by mounted guards. The U S Indian agent reports to Washington on the unrest.
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Cythrle
Anta Fe
Pawn
Indiana
United State
Nano
Hak
Quae of Indian Affairs
Washington
Eighty Soldiers Poisoned in Cheyounn Outing Incident
A Cheyounn unit outing left eighty soldiers affected by suspected poisoning. For a period half faced death danger with several in critical condition. Officials reported a possible poison source while investigators reviewed the event and safety measures.
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Cheyounn
Wro
Diether
F. Highteenth
Werk
Texas Marriages Qualtrough Nell to Hay Stetn
In Gongdles Texas on December 25 Gidney A Smith and Bertha Haynes wed at the bride’s home. The previous night December 24 Willans Qualtroush and Hay Stetn united in marriage at the bride’s parents residence.
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Qualtrough
Landmark at Taylor Fire Destroys Dilapidated Corner Structure
An old building at the corner of Beronth and Malo streets in Taylor burned last night. The relic of early Taylor days, dilapidated and aged, had long housed residents. Estimated loss not more than $200. The scene was in Franco area.
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Taylor
Texan
Beronth and
Malo Street
Lowe
Franco
Fire Rages in Yucatan as Merits Report Progreso Blaze
Word from Merits says a large fire is sweeping Yucatan including Progreso on December 25. The blaze endangers several districts as authorities struggle to contain the flames and evacuate residents.
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Yucatan
Mexico City
Progresso
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