Redemption of Silver Sparks Financial Debate in Congress
Washington February 97 Chairman Lombard of the house committee on cessage received from W J Bryan his view on pending bills. Bryan argues against silver redemption proposing no need to redeem silver dollars arguing the legal tender parity with gold should be maintained and costs of conversion harm the economy. He supports estate schemes and warns that redeeming silver would threaten national debt and monetary stability. The committee will hear further testimony from Corlingle before resuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lombard
House
W. J. Bryan
Houve
Sanderd Alver
Wold
Acer Thonkink
la Po
New York
Sehator Ahorian
Bryan Anya
Corlinle
Organ
Carilele
Brian Conclinies
Ananilers Abaghin
Bondé
Miles Confirmation Sets Stage for Army Promotions
February 7 report from Warrington notes that if General Miles is confirmed as lieutenant general the vacancy will be filled by Colonel J. H. Bates of the Second Infantry. Brigadier General Schwan is slated for retirement after confirmation, with Colonel Daggett to retire to permit appointments of Colonel Gilmore and Colonel A. E. K. Aingld before statutory retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mates
Warrington
Miles le
J. H. Bates
Schwan
Coleone
Daggett Arms
Calopel Gilmore
Ad- Utihtt General's
Colyeel A. EK. Aingld
Atatutery
Charges Against Wilcox in Hawaii Delegation Case
The house committee on elections decided to take cognizance of positions and charges against Delegate Wilson of Hawaii. The hearing opened at 2 o'clock with Delegate Wilson and his chief accuser, George D. Gear, who had resided in Hawaii for the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pébrusry 2
Cormimitiog
Wilson
Hawaii
Wilcox
Ceorge D. Gear
Senate Ways and Means Faces Revenue Bill Clash
Members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee debated concon in ve nate matters, viewing a new revenue bill as an overstep of house prerogatives. A full committee meeting is planned at the capitol tomorrow with conferees for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Révonua Jewaloton
Ras
Scattered OCR Names in Washington Local Notices
A garbled Washington February snippet lists numerous county and city names and individuals, including Rockallin Hopkins, Coolin, Caldwell, Lavchar, Jorner, Maud, Rewle, Mears Bay, Metporeville, Grime, Great Setdtowellin, Cookheomunts, Vine, Waller, Wirelioowsky, Ogden, Upland, Weilborn and Fo Royder, reflecting a damaged text segment of a local notice page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lentmaptors Sprolote
Rockallin
Hoping County
Renacor Thate tadey report on naval commission details
Fragmentary report from Wellington February 7 indicates a naval inquiry involving deductions and funds for a dry dock project. The item mentions a station, a jury, and an appropriation for a royal facility with amounts near two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weelington
Renacor
Tadey
BTR
Ndwiers
Lal
Po Adyquire
Aurehast
Marlomos
Yt Royal
Peiping Talks On Fate Of Chinese Officials
Washington reports state department received February 7 dispatch from Pekin detailing diplomacy with Chinese plenipotentiaries. Foreign ministers seek capital punishment in some cases and exile for others, while urging leniency for some and noting prisoners held by Japan. Posthumous honors are demanded for the four members of the young woman executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conger
Pekin
Foreien Mipnlatera
Jine Tuan
Prince Lan
Tung Fu Siang
Chuang
Yu Halse
Tuan
Lon
Helen
Chik Liu
IV Hong Ya
Bonora
Teung 1 Wamen
Jaat Sammor
Proposals on Punishments for Chinese Officials
A Shoughsway4 dispatch reports in response to Alplinsta communication that Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang propose penalties for several officials. Tuan to Chinese Turkestan exile. Duke degraded and exiled to Manchuria. Yue Lu denapidated. Chuan 10 to receive a campaign death by action. Ying Nien to death but commuted to life imprisonment. Chay Tu Sian Ki si Fu and bin on Sin Tong degraded. Sin Wong Li Pinang and Kong Yi to posthumous execution. Chuane 10 and others named dead already.
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Hovan
Bia
Chay Tu Sian
Chao Sun Kiwm
Ki Si Fu
Yu Helen
bin On Sin Tong
Sin Wong Li Pinang
Li Ding Hein
Kong Yi
Kang Yi
Texas Industries Grow As Local Firms Expand
Brenham Texas February 7 Arthur Watsemann of Messrs Reiohardt Becker Co notes recent Texas manufacturing growth. Carload shipments include sugar from Cunningham refinery Sugarland packing house goods Moston packery rice Beaumont ice mill paper Oak Cliff paper mill and ongoing purchases from Texas flouring mills. He says canned factories will join in raising crate output and Texas industry progress signals permanent prosperity.
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Brenham
Texas
Texia
Arthur Watsemann
Messrs
Texas Manufacturing Industrien
Appointment debates and local crime notes in today’s Texas press
The papers discuss General Milene’s potential confirmation and Col. J. Hyde Betts appointment, with comments from W. J. Miron on future policies. Reports cover murders at Corpun Chriati, oil production figures near Braunsfont, and sinking of an off Worth vessel. Local crime cases rise and a wholesale grocer’s seizure are noted amid political debate on Home Rule amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware Wat
Maru
Fort Worth
Petilement
Guan Hiae
Ardenae
Fairfeld
Off Worth
Penas Chennelvon
Prenkaa
Nome
Texas
Eppriis
Home Amendmentn
Gawi
Pension appropriation bill and related measures noted
A historic report notes the House debate on the pension appropriation bill for officers and enlisted men in the Philippines and mentions a reform proposal with a large sum under consideration. The piece also references a separate bill about travel pay and other items under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Philippines
Wreck on Mailore Line Near New York Causes Fatalities
Train wreck near Gressville Pe and subsequent crash left several injured and two crew members dead. Authorities reported a severe obstruction and injuries as rescue teams worked through the wreckage. officials address the incident and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreatier San
Queen Willett of Wolland Involved In Dynamite Explorin
A fragmented report mentions Queen Willett of Wolland and tyke Henry of Merkinuturg-Rehworin amid a scene at Pie Misia. Details are unclear but references to dynamite exploration in Moxon appear as the main action and setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Wolland
Tyke Henry
Merkinuturg
Spot cotton alosi leads in Livernaal stock summary
The report notes strong activity at Livernaal with spot cotton alosi 116 m and tied indicators showing gains. Investors observe a surge as main commodities, including provolone and big har, influence prices while stock indices are led by a dominant performance from Ae Uh pepelled eteel and Iraneémathinngion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livernaal
Vichangad
Fragmented Senate shifts on primary reform amendments
The measure to expand experiments and restrict money in primaries and general elections faces mixed reactions. Opposition argues proposed amendments lack broad support in the house, warning minority voices may be sidelined, while supporters say more changes are needed.
Local cold snap claims over a hundred lives
Authorities report more than 100 deaths attributed to the severe cold as temperatures plunge. Emergency shelters and aid efforts expand while officials urge warmth and vigilance amid freezing conditions.
San Marcos Sinks After Pier Tole Off Morning Tow
Submerged obstruction tore hole in stern of iron steamship San Marcos off Morgan Iron Works pier. Vessel sank near Malden Lane as it was towed toward Ward line pier, with water flooding after hold and engine room. Crews planned pumping and dry dock repairs.
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New York
Morgan Iron Works
Ninth Street
East Tiger
Ian Morgon
Mallory the
San Marcow
Talde
Malden Lane
Kay River
San Marcos
Morwan Iron Works
Diabery Line
Seth
Merritt-Chapwan Wrecking Company
Wnod
Bt War
Plan to fuse Union Pacific and Southern Pacific emerges
The Commercial Advertiser reports New York February 7 that Union Pacific may finance its control of Southern Pacific via a new stock issue. The plan allegedly envisages issuing Union Pacific common stock at par to back the purchase and underwrite the deal, centralizing executive leadership and consolidating headquarters in Omaha and the system’s operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Wpstema
Nurt F
Dimon
Osiaha
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Frikee Road Nears Completion in Sherman Texas
February 1 reports say a group of men connected with a contract on the Sherman and Sapulpa extension of the St. Louis and San Antonio railway claim twenty two miles remain to complete the gap. They anticipate rapid progress in favorable weather and expect finishing the link soon. Reports also claim the Missouri Kanebs and Texas road purchase may give control to the calte group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Sherman and Sapulpa
St. Louis and
San Antonio
Sapulpa
Weecas
Onte
Calte
Missouri, Kanems and
Texoe Road
Texas televuton orders from state road commission
The State road commission issued a batch of orders about Texas televuton. The international and great numbers compilation has passed both howmen. There are signs of further consolidation in general without confirmation. St. Louis capital letters are shown over the route of the Cate Bolt ral urban.
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Pasj Road
Oriinission
Texas Televuton
St. Lodia
Cate Bolt
New City Committee Sets Primary Date February Eighteenth
The commission plan outlines a Democratic executive committee title with primaries slated for February 18. The report notes a Hebrew meeting at a hall and lists civic events including a Mardi Gras ball and patriotic anniversaries, plus a new directory for the American League and other notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atiital
Todiag
Houston
Aiuetivess League
Davehiere
Hepublic
Saeneerhund
Mosquito Proves Vector of Yellow Fever, Says Doctor
Dr Reed reports at the Pan American medical congress that yellow fever is conveyed by the mosquito. He cites Quém Dig’s commission and notes contagion requires a patient’s blood and illness window. A proposed American congress would study yellow fever with delegates for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pan-American Medical Congress
Reed
Mosquittoes
Teed
Wight
Wilde
Cuban constitutional convention in flux supporters claim balance
Today at the Cuban constitutional convention session Senor Rivera presented his plea amid divisions over the charter. General Rivera reportedly backed a late bid to steer the process, with Capote's leadership potentially shifting the anti Games faction. Delegates aim to complete work by Saturday.
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Hiyama
Senor Rivera
Che
Rivera
Hin
Pote
Senet Capote
Gomes
Unclear OCR Summary of War Era Dispatch
The fragment describes foreign troop movements and Allied attitudes in a tense front. It mentions British and Belgian forces, German relations, and accusations of brutality toward officers and troops. The garbled text lacks clear names, dates, or places.
Denial Published Over Manuscript on Manchurian Relocation
Petersburg officials publish Rusela’s denial of a story alleging the car’s government plans to demand 30,000,000 in some procurement related to Manchuria. The Associated Press notes the request to publish the denial.
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Petersburg
Pebruary TA Compostem Authority
Asso. Soted
Rusela
Caar
Murder case appeals affirmed in Ruth County court
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a murder conviction of C. A. Rupe for the 3 year old killing of teacher A. J. Randall with robbery cited as motive. It affirmed the lower verdict and noted the evidence supported the sentence.
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Dallay
Texas
Ite
Digiples
C. A. Rupe
A. J. Randall
Court of Criminal Appeals
Raotatwan
Ehlopal
Morpine
Tie Most
Agalint
Munoz
Sueces
Munge
Nike Weethwart
Anna Vizara
Vikenva
Hin
Nueces County
Tiet Resort
Weesirl
Jusoby Wazecnick
George Higgins
Wiggins
Courl
Brooks
Davidson
Henrietta Citizens Denounce Hogg Amendments
At a Comatercist club meeting in Henrietta Texas on February 4 citizens passed a resolution denouncing the Hogg amendments as a drastic political makeshift and urged their state representative to use his best efforts to defeat the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Texas
Comatercist Club
State of Texas
Hogg
State of
BE. B. Carver
W. F. Suddeth
Switchman Burns Killed in Railroad Accident
John Burns a switchman for the Southern Pacific Railway was run over and killed at midnight on the corner of Thirty seventh and Testofice streets. He fell from a flat car, the wheels passed over his leg, and he died from blood loss before reaching Sealy hospital. He was unmarried and lived at Forty Fourth and Postoffice streets.
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Gilveston
John Burns
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Thirty-seventh
Testofice
Sealy Hospital
Plood
Wee
Carnegie Deal Hangs On Negotiations Amid Steel Trust Rumors
Reports from New York and Pittsburgh on February 7 and 8 describe ongoing talks over Andrew Carnegie's sale of his Carnegie holdings. A supposed billion-dollar steel trust is not confirmed, with possible trade understandings and division of territory discussed. The Carnegie Steel plant work is paused as the talks continue. London papers view the steel situation as a major, world impacting event.
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New York
the Times
Nerrow Will
Wall Street Wire
Gyndicute
J. P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Company
Carnegie le
Tle Intertt
Carnegie
Carnegie Holdings
Ace Men
Iiniler-Dog
Plits Bure, Py
Pebriusry 7
the Nations Tube Company
W. B. Converse
Andrew Chinegte
Pitteburger
She Atock
Carnegie Steel Company
Tinquemine
Carnes Company
London
Amelia
Daily Chraplele
Daily Telegraph
Smallpox Recoveries Reported Across Texas Towns
Across Bitton Edgar Granger and Lockhart Texas smallpox updates show recoveries and no new cases. Health officer Dr Lackey inspected a suspected case near Edgar and labeled it mild smallpox. A new case appeared near Granger in W T Mitchell’s family, likely contracted on a train. Caldwell County reports smallpox gone except at Luling and Tilman with high suppression costs.
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Bitton
Texas
Edgar
Lackey
Yesterfly
Granger
W. T. Mitchell
Allen Farm
Old States
Lockhart
Caldwell County
Luling
Tilman
Hearing of Rice will contest set for April first
Lawyers representing claimants under the will of W M Rice appeared before Justice Fitzgerald and agreed to fix the first Monday in April for the hearing. They cautioned, however, it was not certain if all could attend that day.
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New York
W. M. Rice
Fitzgerald
Conference on Southern Railway Purchase Debate
A conference was held today in Rirminahim with Governor Lonelbo and Attorneys General MecClung among officials from the railroad commission and Southern Railway. Representatives argued the purchase of Mobile and Ohio by Southern does not violate constitutional prohibitions and would benefit the state, while Mobile and Ohio leaders urged caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rirminahim
Speok
Jackson
Migs
Lonelbo
Genera MecClungam
Railrroad Commisseion E Ta
Fie
Rpiers
Minalualpl
Ryealway
FE. L. Fwell
Judd A Russell
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Lo Mobile
Southern
Ebonas Wenerdl
Hla
Devils from Cold Canton February 7
Fragmented OCR reads like a local item about the Devils in Canton on February 7. The text is garbled with stray words and names unclear, offering no clear events, figures, or outcomes to confirm.
Steele to be buried with wife in same grave
In Colorado Springs Hobart W. Steele first Territorial governor of Colorado died at his home from grip today. His wife died Tuesday and both will be buried tomorrow in the same grave in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hobart W. Steele
Colorado
Tomarrow Martine Wand Borh
Mr. Steele
Pena
Axe
Laxcive Bromor Quiplae Removes Rake
A fragmented note reports Laxcive Bromor Quiplae removing a rake as part of an unknown local event. No further context or details are provided.
Stampede and Fire Alarm At Wave Auditorium
A stampede occurred at the Wave auditorium in Texas on February 7 but no injuries were reported. During the same evening the Faust performance featured Mephisto and revels of demons as a frame house near the venue caught fire in strong east winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wave
Texas
Lewis Morrson
Faust
Mephisto
Emory Coal Mine Bought by Greenville Capitalists
A group of Greenville capitalists including O. S. Moore and C. McAdams purchased an interest in the Emory coal mine for $5000. The lignite is high grade and the supply seems inexhaustible. With backing, the venture is expected to be highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Texas
Greenville
O. S. Moore
C. McAdams
Jony
Krog Remanded in Wells-Fargo Larceny Case
John Krog, charged with larceny of $10 in Mexican money while an agent of Wells Fargo at Hornlen Mexico, was remanded by Judge Julee Maxey for extradition after a federal court hearing in Austin Texas on February 7.
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Krog
Austin
Texas
Babous
Tndar
Cy John Krog
Wells-Fargo Company
Hornlen
Mexico
Julee Maxey
President Hays travels through Chicago en route to New York
President Charles M. Hays of the Southern Pacific passed through Chicago today on his way to New York for a conference with Morgan and Harriman interests. The Record notes the visit amid ongoing railroad discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fobrosry
Charles M. Hays
PaolMe Passeu
Chicig
New York
Morgan: Harriman Interests
New Cotton Baling Device by Rhome Youth
Rhome Texas February 6 Mr B M Byars a young local inventor has succeeded in completing a device to improve the cotton baling process. He has worked with other parties to bring this invention to fruition and plans to demonstrate its operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhome
Texas
B. M. Byars
Byars
Jury reports nine felony indictments in Kaufman county
Refused to indict Ben Potter in a Dallas killing near Tolosa. jury reported nine indictments this evening all for felony. Investigations continued as officials noted the case of J. Engiah of Dallas remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman
Texas
Crood
Ben Potter
J. 8
Engiah
Dallas
Tolosa
This County
Brady Salutes Hushed Farewell Plan For February 15
Brady of New York announces a farewell gathering for February 15 with plans to honor a late associate. The notice promises orderly arrangements and assurances from close associates.
Untangling a muddled historical phrase from OCR
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and terms like Henth e Teet Fe Bey and Ihr Hhnep's Kestore, with references to a bottler and a store. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge to form a coherent news item or summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiacine
Wiley Box
Foeaty
Ihr
Hhnep
Kappaid
Corsicana Texas Petition Relief Amid Cotton Belt Strikes
In Corsicana and Blooming Grove petitions circulate seeking relief for residents affected by disruptions in the Pacific Express service and shipments of liquor. Auditors and local officials discuss impacts on towns and the perceived failures of higher courts to grant timely relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
Logan
Pagife Hom
Blooming Grove
Pacific Express
Plague Strikes London Amid Severe Citywide Suffering
Fragmented reports describe a harsh plague outbreak in London with high mortality and strained medical services. Partial dispatches note widespread cases and heavy district impact while other items touch on Spain and political tensions abroad. The text shows chaotic early 20th century reporting with mixed details and uncertain figures.
Milford Texas Farmers Receive February Payout
In Milford Texas, a payment of 910 000 was made in February for cattle shipments. Reports indicate 1418 head of cattle were shipped in January by local farmers, with extensive sales to Dallas packing houses and many other buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Texas
I v
Ford
Dallas
Campaign Opens in Was Waxahachie Texas for Mayor
campaign event in Was Waxahachie Texas kicks off with speaker J F Strickland and H B Pickett declaring candidacy for mayor with early endorsement and public notices of the race continuing through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Texas
J. F. Strickland
Eo H. B. Pickett
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Court of Crimnal Appeals
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