Dixon Confident in Featherweight Title Bid
George Dixon remains confident as even money bets predict he will be knocked out before round ten by Terry McGovern II in their scheduled featherweight bout at Broadway Athletic Club. Dixon talks of his twelve years in the ring and plans to weigh in at the club tomorrow after training across New Orleans and Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danuaty
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Broadway
Dixon
England
Australia
Tixon
McGovern
Sebi
New Orleans
Jock Skelly
Waradon
West Baden
Lakewoole
Eleven
Delavan
Broadway Clab
Iimeelf
Tom O'fourke
Tom O'fourke Wed ‘Probally Kid MeCoy
Sam Tarrhs
Volunteers in Spanish American War Exhibit Faces Losses
A Washington Times special reports the “Sta Veden” exhibit of strength of Volunteer forces in the Spanish American War will be closed. It details 10,017 officers and 213,215 enlisted in the volunteer forces, 406 killed in action, 78 died of wounds, 10 deaths from accidents, 21 drowned, and 40 murdered within desertion ranks. It notes state by state losses, with New York leading in enlistments and casualties, and Nebraska, Kansas, and Dakota states also cited. It gives totals of officers and men lost, and lists desertions and other causes across the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Washington
Spain
Woden
ITIN
Kansan
Dakota
Nebraska
Nebrashka
Kanane
Staten
Maesachusatta
Sylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Nevada
Alabama
North Carolina
Phorida
United States
Newark
Florida
Kentucky
Tennessen
Isaace
Massachusetts
Oni
Pennerlohnie
Michi- Ray
North Dakota
District of Columbia
Utah
London Money Market Sees Rates Dip on Bond Demand
The Times correspondent reports a sharp fall in money rates in London as bankers switch from 4.54 to just over 4 percent. Government borrowing and retained gold reserves alter credit flow, tightening some credit conditions while easing others. The market shows a complex shift as imported gold and demand affect rates and liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
New York
London Pinanels
Times
Jooke
England
Te Snoney
United States weighs response to British actions in South Africa
A Washington dispatch reports discussions between officials on how to handle Great Britain’s seizure of American cargoes and the potential for joint action with Germany. Officials say the US will avoid entangling alliances while urging American representations to Britain to address the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wahine
Great Britain
Chenvto
South Afia
Sullybury
Hay
London
United States
Aciziires Algadily
Amerione Ineldenia
Germany
DONT WANT THE DICTATOR General Otia It Is Said
The World’s Manila cable reports in clear detail that General Olia opposes Aguinaldo’s capture. Olia fears his escape would let the administration dodge a difficult decision. March nears and Young offers 1500 for Aguinaldo’s capture, but Olia frowns, delaying movement in Cavite province and giving the insurgent more breathing space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otia
Manila
Hong Hong
Olia
Aguilalio
Young
Aguinalto
Cavite
Buller’s Opportunity in Ladysmith War Front
London dispatch says General Buller can press Ladysmith siege with renewed artillery and a strong force. Reports describe White and Buller coordinating movements, renewed Boer assault, and mixed news on battle prospects as observers warn of delay and caution.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Buller
Hreed
Ladysmith
Avery
Joutert
Wellington
Muller Odes Tol Wemps
Vince Waterson
Sone
Lier
White
Te Campaigl
Colenso
Tugela
Althhough
Rete
Ladyainth
Gout
Huller
Ladvemith
Frencich
Colesburg
Forestier- Walker
War Office
Suffolk
Watson
Durban
Ter Herzog
Brussels
Ovo
Granbury Court Proceedings and Local Election Notes
Granbury Texas January court session heard a hung jury in a probate style novel editor case as A W Crockett and New Gresham were involved. Hood County announces Henry Wright as sheriff candidate and Granbury Epworth League elects officers J J Boon Miss Harper Lemont Miss Anna Menefee and others. Since the county voted no two saloons remain open in Granbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granbury
Texas
Bet
A. W. Crockett
New! Gresham
Granbury Epworth League
Efford
J. J. Boon
Harper Lemont
Mia. C. & Bingham
Second View
Prof. Jarmon
Mise Zella Menefes
Chas, Morton
Anna Menefee
Organics
Hood County
Visa
Henryth Wright
Record of Coleman County Farming Plight and Trade
In Coleman County Texas January notes praise a strong wheat plantings and a reduced crop outlook for next year due to rotting. Cattle benefit from warm rains. valleys grow rank weeds. Residents report many have bought mules for the British army in South Africa and prices have risen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman County News
Ocoleman
Texas
Coleman County
Portien
Hritikh
South Africa
Re-arrest Hearing in Nacogdoches Bond Set at 10000
Law official Lilly appeared in district court in Nacogdoches Texas to review bond after the death of R J Gardner. Bond of 10000 was set for Justine Wot’s appearances and he was released from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogioden
Texas
Lawregen Lilly
R. J. Gardner
Justine Wot
Phevex
District Court
Emancipation Thoughts Stir French Canadian Clergy
A Washington dispatch from January 7 reports La Semaine Religieuse urging French Canadians toward emancipation from Britain and possible annexation to the United States. The article cites Catholic clergy in Canada criticizing English Protestant hostility and debates loyalty amid the South Africa war, warning what Canadian identity might become under American rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Washington
la Semaine Religieuse
RoMan Catholic Hierarchy
Quebec
Mranclan Mondwstry
Cin
Wks Grace
Bogin
Ojione
Lody
Hngland
United States
Manitoba
Soth Africa
Great Britain
Canada
Ontario
Phelpe
Yankees
Deir Republic
Birch
Mrs LilIy Cuney Remains Shipped From Kinney Texas
The remains of Mrs Lilly Cuney, whose body was shipped from Kinney Texas, are noted in a brief item dated January 7. The notice provides limited details on the transport.
Obscure Lampasas Arrival Noted At Local Cemetery
From Lampasas arrived yesterday at 5 90 p m and interred at Travis graveyard near Werelilidtiood home at 10 00 today. Mrs Currey is daughter of Mr and Mrs HP Wiley of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampasas
Travis Grave Yard
Werelilidtiood
Hoek Antillaries and the American Artillery Composition
A letter from Mermann Muller describes American, German, Irish, and French recruits in Boer War artillery near Ladysmith. He notes unit mix, leadership by a French captain and Irish lieutenant, and American artillerymen' s sharp shooting and mounted infantry work. He recounts personal injury and a shelling attack on a sortie from the besieged town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Mermann Muller
Peter Muller
Ladyemith
Asgerits
Olyintia
Ater
Orulear
New York
Jef
South Africa
United States Navy
Mulietellw
Franchman
United Stated Party
Hive
Heleo
Ladysmith
Hensei
Muller
BrState River Improvement Faces Weather Delays in County
Report from Brazos River project in Texas notes rain and mud delaying a county meeting led by Judge Lyle, while surveys by government engineers and Prof Harwood support a 14 county improvement. Officials claim annual savings of about 2.96 million dollars from reduced cotton freight and other goods, with total cost under 2 million. Governor Hogg earlier estimated a 20 million price tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineron
Texas
Bracey River
Judes Lyle
Rockdale
Rome
Harwood
Waco
Richmond
Congress
Sati
Old Southwestern Traffic Association
Hogg
Yoakum Local Notes Highlight Events At Opera House
A Yoakum audience enjoyed a lively entertainment night in the opera house praised as among the season's best. A Presbyterian church gathering led by Rev. H. F. Williams opened the day, followed by Yoakum lodge officers and Rights of Honor officers listed among the community notices. In obituary news, Mrs Harvey died of consumption after months of illness, leaving two children. doctors attended in Halletaville.
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Yoakum
Casey
Presbyterian Church
Son of Texas
Yoakumn Lodge
G. Rinn
Rees
S. A. Nailley
T. J. Wilhourth
Ni J.ariscoe
Joe Levy
WLTM
Opet
Browning
L. E B. Ward
Hh. Wook
Ir Sj V
Youngkin
Fr. E. Kingley
J. A. Turron
Harvey
Washand
John, Youngkin
S Youngkin
Halletaville
Tanit
Shamrock Hose Company No 4 organized in Corpus Christi
A new hose company with 21 members was formed in the first ward. Officers elected for the year include Joseph Dunn president and W B Rankin vice president. The Shamrock Hose Company No 4 becomes the fifth fire department unit and will receive apparatus soon. Also notes two ships arriving from Galveston briefly detailing cargoes and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hall
Corpus Christ Fire Department
Flower
Thief Enters Saloon. Front Door Key Suspected
At night a thief entered the saloon of Liane Teans in January or February, taking money after securing banking hours. The only plausible entry is a missing key to the front door, with no clue to the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liane
Teans
Bracsenle
We Vulveraal and the Troy Laundry Protest
A fragment recalls We Vulveraal's stance on cleaners and dyers. It praises Jwundyr work and mentions Packard's Troy Laundry as a noted name in local trade from an era text.
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Sever
Si Packard
Troy Laundry
Dowling Camp Plans Markers for Confederate Graves
Dick Dowling Camp in Houston Texas reports active membership of 73 and outlines per capita taxes and fund-raising results for the Dowling monument. Comrade Beavens presents a list of 200 names for Confederate graves and proposes 390 iron markers with future marker work to aid Decoration Day efforts.
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Dick Tinlink
Drew
Adjutant Fall
Lick Dowling Monument
Houston
Texas
Moortian
New Orleans
Youos
Galveston
Nhaine
Gordons
Geners Pollege
Planters and Mechanical National Bank of
Holston
Monumental Fund
J. Ll. Mitchell
Earch
Philip H. Falk
Cohen
Beavens
Dilek Dowling Camp
Confederacy
Crank
Uta
Notable Visitors and Residents at the Capitol Bristol
A string of notable names visits the Capitol including J Burger of Segus, Foster of Yoakumie, Ritter of Galveston, Lockett of Pittsture, and many others staying at the Bristol or lodging nearby. Officials, travelers, and local notables like McGregor Weimar and Parker Brookehire are listed among arrivals, registrations, and social visits with mentions of hotels, apartments, and forthcoming weddings in New Orleans and nearby cities.
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PF J. Burger
Segus
Foster
McGregor
Weimar
Witlhin Ritter
Galveston
Oprsnbelmer
Chicago
Bristol
WOK
Lockett
Pittsture
Miller
New York City
RF Simon
Anuetter
Village
Uhr
PH Robinson
Hunteotte
J McCepsel
Gon
Makinney
Las Lor
Mies
Jeannette Parker
Brookehire
Charles L. Vain Newtrand
la Grange
Hutchings
F. J. Lipscomb
Denver
Col
F. W. Schriever
Baldwin-Melvisie Company
C. W. Houston
Kendleton
George P. Macatee
Waitna
Mra
M. Lo Macatee
OH. Kimbrough
Uz Min
Texaa
SM Derdoy
W.T. Taliaferro
Mrvan
Ward
Tavette
Ind
Luetlne
Micke
Mouston
Ars Te
Holston
Recret
Ramett J. Feott
Tools Wan
Nhs Denor
Death at Pearland Ends Life of 42 Year Old Man
George F. Keebo, aged 42, died late Saturday afternoon at Pearland. The article notes his arrival at Pearland and mentions a cause related to conception before death. Authorities report the incident as a death at Pearland with limited details available in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearland
George F. Keebo
Local resident dies. body prepared for burial in Pearland
A Pearland man dies at his home in Indiana after a health decline. Undertaker Westheimer prepares the body for shipment to the family home. The deceased, brother of J W Keehn, is described as a prominent Pearland citizen and will be accompanied by Mr Keehn on the journey.
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Weel
Ligonier
Ind
Westheimer
Phipient
Mr. Keehn
J W. Keehn
Pearland
Local Notes From Georgetown Texas
Georgetowns community items report January activity including Gray Leavell resuming studies in Washington DC after holidays. Mrs Garret of Waco visits the family of Mr T Richey and dies at his home after a brief illness at age 73. Cotton mill committee chair F H Ele calls a Georgetown meeting with clock timing. J M Hale relocates furniture business to a new location. Thomas Hughes Jr returns from school in Poughkeepsie due to his father’s death. Mrs Wilma Walterk of Dallas visits brother W J tenke of this place.
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Georgetown
Texas
Gray Leavell
National Park Seminary
Washington
Garret
Waco
Richey
Archer
Mant
J. M. Hale
Hughes, Jr
Poughkeepsie
Nas
Wil
N. aWterk
Dallas
W. 3
Construction Boom in McKinney Area Prompted by Public Square Dry Goods Site
January report notes ongoing motion work sustaining elt contractors including carpenters brick masons and painters. A brick dust finishing phase targets a wholesale grocery firm while a two story brick building rises near a public square for dry goods.
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McKinney
Tesas
Elt
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Dowling Monument Fund
M. A. M. McLaughlin
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F. B. Morse
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West
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City Tkt Agt
Baylor University
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Por Ontalermn
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G. W. Baldwin
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