Earthquake Devastates Hemet Area and Triggers Geyser Activity
Destruction from Christmas morning quake leaves Hemet in ruins with collapsed walls and downed power. Six killed at Saboba Reservation while geysers of hot sulphur water emerge near San Jacinto. Recovery efforts begin as merchants move stocks and rebuilding plans take shape.
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Cal
Saboba Indian
Tere
Main
Bingham
Tagntls Peak
ffAnicinio
Wemet
Elrents
Brandied duel ends in death in Culpeper Virginia
A long standing family feud culminated in a fatal duel near Crable Post Office in Rappahannock County Virginia. Richard Campbell died after Emanuel Campbell shot him, then Emanuel was wounded by four more shots before succumbing. The scene followed a returning path home as both men drew pistols.
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Herald
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Crable
Rappihannock County
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Emanuel Campbell
Big Cousin
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National Live Stock Association Convention Planned for Fort Worth
President John W Springer calls the National Live Stock Association annual meeting to be held in Fort Worth Texas from January 146 with over 1000 delegates expected. Topics include grazing on public lands forest reserves livestock census vital statistics and rail transport impacts. Low railroad rates have been arranged for attendees.
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National Live Stock Association
Port Worth
Denver
Colo
John W. Springer
National Livestock Association
Fort Worth
Texas
Railroad plans as Kansas City Pillsburg Gulf line
The Times Herald to report Morton the Sante Fe official may become president of a reorganized Kansas City Pillsburg and Gulf system. A long executive committee meeting considered plans for a continental railroad linking the syndicate with James J. Hill in a Gulf of Mexico to Pacific route.
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Chicago
Times- Herald
Faut Morton
Sante Fe
Ley
Kansas City, Pillsburg and Gulf System
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Ih Syndicate
James J. Hill
Fenians Organize Invasion Plot Reported At Dunkirk
The Fenians are said to be organizing here for an invasion of Candida. A local report cites Dunkirk knowledge of Fenian affairs and says 100 men will join New York’s quota of 125000 for muster nationwide. Authorities deny arms or munitions exist near the city.
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Dookirk
Dunkirk
Aise
New York
Feninna
United States reviews Fenian raid rumors amid border tensions
Washington reports say alleged Fenian attempts to raid Canada have not reached the state department and no credible evidence yet. British contact and neutrality issues are noted as watchers track possible volunteers for Boer forces. Officials warn of swift action if a real movement emerges.
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Washington
Canada
State Department
Hone
Glisner
England
South Ateich
Lon Mingeerole
Wall
Hay
United States
Irish nationalism and planning to invade Canada
In Boston December 20 a movement linked to the Fenian and Mish nationalists seeks invasion of Canada. Col Roger Scannell says a Philadelphia meeting of prominent Irish nationalists is set for next weekend to discuss invasion plans, with a Boston meeting to follow the Philadelphia session.
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Boston
Canada
Colone Roger & Scannell
Philadelphia
Scannell
Keating Denies Canada Invasion Rumors
John T. Keating president of the National Order of Hibernians declares he knows nothing of rumors of an invasion of Canada by freshmen. He says the Ancient Order will welcome assessment in favor of an armed ambulance corps for Home Rule supporters. A meeting of the national directors will settle the assessment question.
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Chicago
John T. Keating
National Order of Hibernians
Canada
Frrehmen
Order of Hibernians
Claily
Armbulance Corps
Laugh at Fenian invasion rumors in Gan
The Canadiana Laugh notes that a Fenian invasion report telegraphed from the United States to Gan fila is laughed at by militias, the government, and the public in Ottawa Ontario.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Ganfila
United States
Philadelphia Hospital Ship to Aid Transvaal Effort
Philadelphia officials announce that the hospital ship North American will sail for the Transvaal with a large corps of American physicians and surgeons. Subscription lists will be circulated and a pro-poor payroll meeting planned at the Academy of Music. many public figures support the relief drive.
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Philadelphia
Corpa
Transvaal
Academy of Music
fO CURE 4 COLL IN ONE DAY at Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An advertisement promises a quick cure for a condition with a money refund if a signature by W. Grove appears on the receipt. It claims a price of one cent per unit and emphasizes a guaranteed return policy.
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W. Grove
Alliance and power in world trade and peace
A dated fragment argues that the three great commercial nations, America Great Britain and Germany, can avoid conflict through shared blood and mutual interests. It envisions a sea‑spanning alliance across Anglo‑Saxon peoples as a force for world peace and questions whether formal treaties matter less than understood alignments.
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America
Great Britain
Germany
Diverse 19th Century News Bullets Report Mixed Events
A compilation of scattered items notes Cape Colonists aiding the Boora in South Africa, a recruitment drive in Arkansas, and British actions near Ladysmith. Also mentioned are a San Diego earthquake, bankruptcies of the John F P Lovell firms, Moody’s funeral, a China Mexico treaty, Spanish citizen policy, a Sugarland mill fire, the Greenville King Building fire, and local accidents including a fatal beating in San Antonio.
German Interest in Sugar Industry Probed: Denmark Purchase Abandoned
Public prosecutor opens inquiry into American sugar industry and German movements. Reports note Denmark’s sale of the West Indies abandoned and General Lawton’s death shaping Americana's course, with varied engagements and commercial notes amid holiday markets and stock strength.
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Germany
Danish West Indies
Otto
Americana
Lawton
Argenta
Mysterious Ismaen Thefts and Transport Deals Reported
Mr Aryan announces three Ismaen topics to be disclosed in Bost Money trusts and PAIN pylnes while Captain Dupovech builds a private road. Washington county residents plan a short line. Santa Fe and Frbieo buy Arkansas land and pay to align with The Central. Engineer Mike Lawton drowns in Herwick bay.
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Yim Wis
Washington County
Santa Fe
Frbieo
Arkansas
Central
Mike Lawton
Herwick Bay
Cruel Prison Conditions in Cuba Report Sparks U S War Dept Action
Chariton T Lewin, head of the New York Princy association, reports to the secretary of war on Cuba prisons. He accuses overcrowding, indecent treatment, and indefinite detention of prisoners often guilty of no offense. He urges the U S to stop the cruelty and reform the penal system.
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War Department
Thin
Hell Pon
Fret
Government seeks injunction to halt rail freight rate rise
The United States attorney general is asking a court to restrain railroads from raising freight rates on January 1, arguing the move violates the Sherman Antitrust Law. The action follows a conference with shippers and the Interstate Commerce Commission. December 4 in Washington.
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Incinnati
Ohio
PL Wilson
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Seizure of American Goods by British Ships Sparks Inquiry
Secretary Hay has informed Ambassador Choate of the seizure of three vessels carrying American goods consigned to Lourenzo Marquez Delagoa Bay. Pennsylvnia Milling, Flint Eddy, and other firms report losses, with officials arguing contraband rules and blockades affect neutral commerce. The case centers on the Beatrice and Mashona under the British flag and tensions rise over the legality of seizing cargo bound for Portuguese ports.
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New York
Hay
Choate
Lourenzo Marquez
Delagoa Bay
Rk. W. Geldart
South Water
Traugic
North Central
Atlanthe Basin
Lourenzo Mar- Hus
Delagon Bay
Pretoria
A. JR. ‘Toomey
Pennsylvania Milling and Exporting Company
Johannesburg
Mera Cotrabana
Africa
Geeluure
Admiralty Law Experts Question Flour As Contraband
Judge Addison Brown of the U S admiralty court in New York weighed why English ships Beatrice Mashona carried American cargoes and the Maria of Holland neutral cargoes were seized. Experts warned declaring flour contraband could set a dangerous precedent for Britain as a commercial power.
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Great Britain
Silver Test Suit Brief Claims Free Coinage at Mint
A Colorado suit argues Congress has no power to limit coinage or regulate money, asserting the people have a right to free and unlimited silver coinage. The brief cites historic acts and Webster to support constitutional limits on congressional authority.
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Denver
Col
Lindo
A.W. Ruckerson
St. Louie
City
Missouri
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Congress
Webster
East Northfield Alumni Meet Pledges Support for Mount Hermon
Former Mount Hermon students gathered at the Northfield hotel and passed resolutions to sustain the school and support trustees plans. An informal Northfield meeting discussed plans but no definite actions were taken pending a New York City meeting in about a month.
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East Northfield
Mass
Mount Hermon
Northfeld Hotel
Liusteey
The
Northfield
New York City
Liberal stance on Spain treaty POW repatriation
At the cabinet meeting the administration decided to interpret the Spain treaty liberally to cover all Spanish soldiers and prisoners in insurgent hands and their families. They will be transported to Spain at U S expense. Secretary Root has no data on remaining prisoners.
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Aml
Washington
Spain
United States
Philippines
Otis
Manila
Root
Boers Agent Recruits in El Paso for World War Effort
A Boer republic agent travels El Paso Texas to enlist men for the war with Great Britain. He claims Transvaal origin and funds. arrived from San Francisco. A dispute with an Englishman led to gunfire, and he sought legal action against Adam Dieter, a former Rough Rider, after presenting a lieutenant commission.
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Poers
Chicago
el Paso
Texas
Poer Republic
Great Britain
Transvaal
Hoe
San Francisco
Mexico
Turney & Burgess
Adam Dieter
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Mysterious Silence Reflections Amid Odd Phrases
The fragmentary text hints at a meditation on silence and folly with odd names and cryptic notes. It mentions a figure associated with silent thought and a person named Walter MBROMON, suggesting a dated or local record style.
Democratic leaders discuss platform and Philippines policy
In St Paul on December 26 Senator Jones Adlai Stevenson and General Hardin spoke to local Democrats. Jones pledged to reaffirm the Chicago platform and nominate Bryan, condemn trusts, and support freedom worldwide. He urged restoring order in the Philippines and eventual self-government, while questioning faith with Cuba. Stevenson and Hardin echoed optimism for Democratic gains.
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St. Paul, Minn
J. K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
Adlai K E. Stevenson
P. Wat Hardin
Kentucky
Jones
Hoe
Chicago
Tiryan
Philippines
United States
Stevenson
Generil Hardin
Bueless
Donations for Lawton fund boost and other city briefs
Short items report donations to the Lawton fund reaching 91.40, a death of ornithologist Eliott Coues in Washington, and the Southern Educational organization meeting in Memphis with Texas representation. Also notes arrivals of General Brooke in Alabama, handwriting trials in New York, Bank of Montreal relief aid, and a Manila death sentence commutation.
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San Francisco
Lawton
General Shafter
Baltimore
Eliott Coues
Washington, D.C
John Hopking
Memphis
Tenn
Texas
Augustine
Brooke
T. T. Dean
Cagile
Washington
Hivana
New York
Gol
Roland
Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Montreal
Bank of Montreal
South Africa
Oshkosh
Wis
William Scarborouurn
Manila
McKinley
Christmas Holiday News Traveler Letters From Texas Families
Texas items from December 26 note residents returning from hunting trips and Christmas gatherings. Families across Hillsboro Houston Galveston hosted relatives, with extended visits and dinners described as quiet and festive.
University students attend party with mayor guest
A group of young people including Lula Yar and Byrnes prepare to travel to Smithville for a train trip tonight. Guests include Mayor Kelley and Dr. Rep Thomas among others. A children’s ball at the Casino tonight is noted as well as a party at a local home with thirty two attendees. most business houses closed for the day.
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F. Kelley
G. A. Mechipa
Smithville
Miraéa Lula Yar D Byrnes
Pauling Whitlow
Edna Farquhar
Jeannie
Ant Moore
Julia Schumacher
Jean
Ry Mantor
Ben Byres
Enn ‘ Robson
Ira Killough
Hood! Pilty
Walker
Thomas
Rome
Renind
Gli
Holiday Visit Notes From Fintonia And Surrounding Towns
Dec 06 Fintonia Texas lists residents traveling for Christmas. Lena Jones travels to Huntsville. Josie Mitchell from Cold Texas visits city. Antonia returns home after a visit. the Woods and Tansey families join in holiday gatherings. Several locals plan time with relatives in Segula Gonzales Wael and Goliad.
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Fintonia
Texas
Minlena Jones
Huntsville
Josie Mitchell
Cold Texas
H. A. Woods
Daisy Woods
Antonia
M. L. Tansey
Dallas
Ds Williamson
Cank
W. Peine
Hungerford
Lazelle Menafee Hans
Gonzales
Charles A. Walker
Mamie Falres
Lucy Sullivan
Wael Flatonia
Secret Societies Elect Officers in Range Texas
In Range Texas officers were elected for the year 1900 by the Knights of Honor lodge No 5593 and the annual Home Forum No 1786. Elected were president J C Stoddard 1st president A Beck second intelligent M P Schone secretary Fr T Jackson treasurer Alfred tars torlan S D Seale orator Py Ne assistant orator Simon Klenig R Schultz guard A R Job rectors G Tips T B Stewart Kienig ee Range Texas December officers include vice dictator M P assistant dictator L A Reepe J P Newman chaplain P reporter I aes ee porter P W Tom a Willbern guardian G B Byers unel J T Butler trustees M P Behorro F son.
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G. B. Byers
J. T. Butler
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Hathaway’s Personal Treatment Claims for Hydration Ailments
An advertisement-like piece asserts Dr. Hathaway offers individualized cures for diseases, claiming unique patient responses require tailored care. It touts twenty years of hospital practice and a proprietary system with personal attention and remedies.
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Hathaway
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