Turbulent World News Roundup From 1900s Era
A sweeping, imperfect recap mentions battleships in Newport News, murders in Elisabeta City, wrecks on the Boston and Maine and Colorado Southern rail lines, and high stakes politics. It notes Carnegie gifts to higher education, wartime tensions, and political resignations while listing racing and banking updates.
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Terfay
Newport News
Lore Bmdean
Jarmes Wilcox
Elisabeta City
N. C
Nellie Cropper
Boston and Maine
Colorado and Southern
Wheat market and railroad leadership changes reported
Markets showed little change with sugar up 24 points while other commodities were steady. Money in New York stood at 4 28 percent. Cattle receipts dominated by calves and yearlings. Southern Pacific official Markham named vice president and CEO of Houston and Texas Central, based in Houston, succeeding George Quinlan. Settlement talks on military traffic issues with Southern Pacific stalled after a four month delay.
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New York
Orm
BH. Markham
Eastatant
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Houston and
Texas Central
Houston
George A. Quinlan
Western Railroad
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Digestive Woes
A patter shows claimed relief from chronic stomach distress and poor appetite after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla. A Kentucky man testifies the tonic ended years of trouble, restored digestion, strength, and energy, urging beware of substitutes.
Secretarial feuding over Miles reprimand stirs Washington
Washington reports that Secretary Root signs the Miles reprimand amid strained ties with General Miles. Political pressure grows as Congress debates Navy Department scandals and potential presidential action. Public opinion leans toward decisive measures, with Roosevelt seen ready to back congressional probes.
Charters to Revoke Railroads In Ohio and Nearby Regions
Prosecution seeks revocation of charters for several railways including Columbus and Hocking Valley lines and Kanawha and Michigan Valley, alleging illegal operations and consolidation driven by a central plan. Attorneys Feark B. Mannett leads the National Trust case with David F. Thigh and BH Vinlos. Rumors about Tom Johnson of Moreland and his involvement are denied.
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Procoadin
Pont
Vrownten
Charines
Columbus, Hoeklne Valley
Tole Do
Pla Bontril Nallwa Company
Kanawha and
Mivhhenty
Tyrentralae
Trae
Che Comeolidaii
Son Kills Father and Wounds Mother in Kentucky
In Vadocah, Kentucky, Brunk William Boles allegedly killed his father and wounded his mother at Irvin Depot after a drunken fury. Police arrested him immediately. the jail is heavily guarded as officers report the family as well known and the motive remains unclear.
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William Boles
Vadocah
Wilison Potts, Jr
Lin
Irvin Depot
Bin
Fino Peprimana
Railroad plans and appointments spark Texas rail news
Seguin residents back a line to connect with the International and Great Northern. Texas Central announces several appointments while Port Worth yard plans are submitted for road interests.
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Texas
Seguin
Buila
International
Great Northern
Texas Central
Stork
Port Worth
Death notices and local incidents in Houston area
Herbert Brown of Wapa Perman died from pneumonia at Kinbro suntearig. A Monday lecture at the High School aims to raise funds for the coaching school. Miss Tialite BR. Tohneton wed Randolph B. Ruswell of Georgia. Walton Mayberry of 104 Chenevert Street injured by a thrown giant blast powder in a stove. A test of the sanitary sewer plant is expected to commence Monday.
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Herbert Brown
Wapa Perman
Kinbro Suntearig
High Schoo
Coasiing Achool Fond
Tialite
Tohneton
Randolph B. Ruswell
Georgia
Young Walton Mayberry
Chenevert Street
Sauitery
Delicate Situation as Officers Ordered to Attend White House Event
Washington December 28 The official New Year reception at the White House next Wednesday may provoke actions by Dewey Schley and Miles, with Southern congressmen weighing whether to attend. One southern representative says he will not socialize with Roosevelt or any man seated with a Black guest, affecting attendance dynamics.
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Washington
White House
Milan
Dewey
Schley
Weil
Suilliveao
Miles
War and Navy Departments
Cal
United States
le Ion
J. Newton Hathaway
M. D
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Texa Pr
Schley Consults Counsel on Civil Action Plans
Rear Adm. Schley met with counsel Isidore Raynor and Peayne at his Richmond Avenue apartments to decide next steps, focusing on legal action over naval matters. The session reviewed inquiries and concluded no public developments, with future action tied to the Mackay history dispute. The admiral and Mrs. Schley plan a two week trip abroad next week.
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Washington
Schley
Tt Ie
Admiral Schley
Raynor
Daltmore
Mra. Schiey
Witness Mill Punished and Transferred in Schley Inquiry
In Washington on December 28 Montswain William H Mill, a witness for Admiral Schley, was punished by the department clique and transferred from Portsmouth Navy Yard to the training ship Prairie. The ship will soon depart New York for Trinidad Island as the clique vows to pursue Schley’s witnesses.
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Washington
Sehley
Department
Montswain
William H Mill
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Prairie
Altortly
New York
Trinidad
Navy Clique
Schley
Six Russians Die In Texas Mine Accident
A fatal shaft mishap at McAlester Coal Co. in Daliay Texas kills six Russians and injures several others after the cage fails on ascent. Names are partly learned with most victims coming from Foga Silvably. The incident occurs about 100 feet from the surface, with rescuers and local officials responding as bodies are recovered.
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Daliay
Texas
Martnhorne
I. T
Saya
McAlestor Coal Company
Foga
Killed Himself While Hunting
A damaged clipping reports a man named Kirbreille died by suicide while hunting near Magnalla in December. Details are unclear due to the fragmentary text.
Meat Question to Return in Spring Hopes and Troubles
Berlin dispatch warns the meat issue will reemerge in spring, affecting diplomacy and trade policy. The report notes American concerns over foreign protection, looming commercial treaties, and the impact of labor and purchasing power on prices and industry.
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Berlin
Amite
Doris
Guionny Minal
Volvo Wong
Guy Cane
Unitel
Cody
Tate
Germany
United States
Electricnoatehitehinenta Bane
Pradian
Stlesia
Head as deadly weapon aids defense in Mississippi trial
In Yazoo City a preliminary murder trial ruled the defendant Merry Gordon's head a deadly weapon justifying self defense. Witnesses described the victim Burning Jim threatening with a lowered head and a stick, and jurists cited a prior railroad yard killing by head impact. The magistrate discharged Gordon from custody.
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Jackson
Miss
Yaxoo City
Justice of the Peace
Stevens
Michan
Jim
Kaden
Limo
Prhula
Holmes County
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Blanco County in Afternoon
Telegraph report from Austin dated December 28 notes a veryheavy snowstorm sweeping Blanco County in the afternoon. The cold wave arrived around noon, with heavy snowfall observed across the region and affecting daily activity.
Carnegie Gift Planned for Higher Education Ten Million Dollar
Roosevelt received word from Andrew Carnegie of a ten million dollar gift to uplift higher education in the United States. The proposal aims to fund a major endowment to advance colleges and universities pending congressional action, with the gift expected to create lasting educational impact.
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Carnegie
Washington
Roosevelt Ban
Andrew Cauroegie
Congress
East Texas editors attend Nacogdoches meeting
A December 28 gathering in Nacogdoches lists attendees and officers for the East Texas editors association. The minutes name presidents, vice presidents, committee members, and the executive council, noting marriages and visits to local manufacturers as part of the event's afterglow.
Seven Negroes Drowned Near New Orleans
A river tragedy occurred near Donaldsonville between Hermitage plantation and Riverside where seven Black men drowned after their boat capsized in midstream. They signaled for help but could not be saved as the boat sank.
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Orleans
Stevennes
Willie Strengthe
Mississippi Dyer
Hermitage Plantation
Riverside
Donaldsonville
Monk
Wreck on Colorado Southern Kills Two Injures Six
A collision near Barela on the Colorado and Southern line involving the Cannontall Express and an extra train left two dead and six injured. The wreck sparked a fire which was put out. passengers were evacuated and taken to hospital with various injuries.
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Persona
Colorado and
Barela
Nadiva
N. H
Boston and Maine
Thleedy
Cannontall Express
Montreal
Beeston
Mibcay
Dwart Kimby
Corcerd
J. Marshall
Tank Crowson
Boston
Apellea Tretgit
Woulis
Robert Morrow
Corcord
Cannon Hall
Lee
Beaton
Perth
Whecke
Trinidad
Col
Colorado and Southern
Farels
Mya
Teat
Holman
Mar
Cole
Gin at Weldon Burn Report Darkened by Suspected Attack
A Weldon area gin house suffered a fire reportedly started by an enemy. The blaze damaged a nearby grist mill and caused additional property concerns as investigators assess the incident.
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Weldon
Reorganized Ban A 8 Vandervoort Elected Cashier
Houston based National Bank stockholders meet after federal exam to plan reopening on January 2. John H. Kirby named president and A. J. Vandervoort cashier. directors include R. Wortham and J. Bilker. About 150000 needed to restart operations. Texas facilitation allows installment payments to restore bank and protect depositors.
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Austin
Texas
National Bank
Whalington
Storkholders
John H. Kirby
Digton
Vaidervoort
Horstog
R. Wortham
J. Bilker
J. Georg
Assman
J. J. Bunter
John A. Kirby
Vandervoort
Castler
State of Texas
New National Bankes Authorized in Texas Regions
Special to The Post reports December 28 that Van Zandt County National at Point and Plt National at Elam have been authorized to begin business with capital of 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. H F Richt serves as president and B H Lew leads Plt National with D Ed Waggoner and W A Will as cashier and officials.
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Calvert
A. A. Parker
Kentucky
Terne
Waco
Damon Mound
Galveston
Ablp
Hest Texas Press Newociation
Lutkin
First National Bank of
Austin
New National Banke
Washington
Thes Banke
van Zandt County National
Point
H. Fricht
Bh. C. Lew
Plt National
Elam
With
OO Capital
D. Ed. Waggonerle
W. A. Willsecasiler
Bankruptcy Agreement Reached In Texas Credit Case
A bankruptcy agreement has been reached between Rivers & Strov, now bankrupt in Elgin, and Avastin creditors. The settlement involves restructuring debts and asset separation, with key figures and percentages outlined in the filing.
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Avastin
Texas
of Rivers & Strov
Elgin
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