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British military experts misread Boer war tactics
A Melbourne era newspaper column argues London experts overemphasize Jackson and Napoleonic methods while neglecting modern firepower. It notes British ordnance lagging Boer capabilities and urges UK officials to study current battlefield realities and adapt rapidly to new weaponry.
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Valle
Gatacece
Methuen
Tuller
Leubema
Jackson
Napoleon
Lake Garda
Campalion
von Moltke
Sedan
Scott
Colinar
Buttle
Moreau
Mms
Crear Alexander
Mentus
London
Fragmented Outsider Memoir Reflects Imperial Policy Debate
A garbled report hints at a controversy over the Philippines policy and imperial strategy, mentioning administration views, political parties, and media coverage. It alludes to debates within government and attempts to shape public perception through official papers.
Debate on Philippine War Exposes Public Ambiguity
A fragment from the Congressional Record culls a critical exchange on the Philippine war. Senator Beveridge and others clash over U S policy in Manila, independence promises, and perceived administration duplicity, asserting the war’s true costs and the public’s right to clarity. The speech questions Spain’s role and the path to self rule for the Philippines.
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Ces
Cee
Grase
Spain
Alngle
Manila
Diath
Beveridge
Philippines
America
United States
Senate
Massachusetta
Attencurt
Veats
Speek
Jena
MQM
Spaniah
Auvrender
Dinlees
Tony
Hawallon
Campaign Contributions and Bank Influence in McKinley Era
The piece accuses the McKinley administration of elite money power control and alleges Treasury misuses to reward Republican contributors in 1896. It cites A B Hepburn and the National City bank, detailing alleged bank influence and deposits to shape policy and political appointments. It names numerous financiers and directors linked to the era’s copper, railroad, and banking interests.
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Wimpels
Treasury Department
Gage
A. B. Hepburn
Nationality Bank of New York
National City Bank
Third National Bank
United States
Pemain
Paine
Windward
Secretary of the Treasury
A. Nevenean
Prosident Super Trust
Jamea Vf
Port
Dipertor Nationaae He- Nolng
Stephen & Molmer
Natiogal Eine Ey Iitetn
Robketeller
Sompany A Newa Qk
Robert Er
Moreen
Ayy
Sue Irentor
The
Copper Trust
Samuel i
Acab Bohiet
Union Coees
Cleveland H. Ne
Copper Treat
Walter Webb
New York Control Railroad Company
Hepburn'a
Union Pmanitic
Evaraman
Res
Hagan Ee
Pine
Republican Campaian Fund
Republican Party
Genereus
Benetary Geeo
Gage Criticized Over Campaign Promises and Donations
The St Louis Post Dispatch questions Mr Gage’s handling of campaign demands from contributors. It notes implied large future support and suggests the secretary aided his chief by meeting these dues, potentially paving the way for sizable backing in 1900.
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Gage
Wma
Cource
Political Commentary and Public Discourse Across Nations
A dense editorial collage critiques municipal actions and political maneuvering, cites Mayor and ordinance delays, and laments governance amid monopoly tensions. It references journalists, editors, and national figures while weaving in broader concerns about banks, corruption, and imperial policy, with recurring tone of reformist critique.
Fragmented Exchange Interv iews and Political Threats
Disjointed notes describe exchange interviews on political leverage and security, mentioning Bailey of Texas and calls to appoint capable leaders. The text alludes to fears about opposition, emergency powers, and public sentiment during a volatile period. Names like Jon Bailey appear amid garbled lines and unclear context.
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Jon Bailey
Bani Holivey
de Bailey Alwaye
Imaett Wall
Doe Bey
Bailey
Texas Bay Dome
Houston politicians and editors in a tangled reform push
A collection of editorials and notices discuss political maneuvering in Houston and surrounding towns. Benator Mulher and Charles A. Calbreon are noted figures, with calls for strong Democratic leadership and unity. The pieces praise progressive aims while lampooning rivals, and urge public support for economic and manufacturing progress in Texas communities including Fort Worth and Georgetown.
Attempted Kidnapping Alarm Posssible Abduction in Corpus Christi
In Corpus Christi on January 17 a supposed kidnapping was attempted on Gracie Fisher a year old child of H F Fisher and wife. A Mexican man in a buggy abducted her from in front of a local school carried her to a wagon and barred her mouth with his hand. A passerby warned the group and the wagon fled. The child was returned to her parents as police searched for the assailants but had not yet apprehended anyone.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Ihtaelty
Ittle Gracie
Teyear
Mra
H. FH. Fisher
Idle
Spohria
Hassing By
Gor
Hoke
Hoke To Explain, But Said They Had Found the Child, After Demurrine
Woodmen's Circle installs officers in Temple hall
In Temple Texas January 17 Myrtic No 45 Woodmen's Circle held a public installation of officers at OA Fellows hall with about 200 members and friends present Mrs W I Bilking presided and My R R Buckingham Manor of ceremonies Rev George Wratt gave an address praising fraternity A reception followed. A couple from Temple tied in marriage last Monday while others from Temple plan to relocate for new homes. Several members left for Waco Port Worth and Fort Worth events.
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R. Fh. Hiliott
Eilent
Chi¢ves
Temple
Downs
Waco
Méseme J. C. Childers
French
BP Freeman
M. Stange
R.oo ‘Iesham
Port Worth
Murder Report From Lewisville County Tragedy
A fatal incident near Lewisville County leaves Taylor Boyd, wife of a prominent farmer, dead after a mule attack. The event occurred January 17, with the assailant described as a vicious mule. No further details available on motive or charges.
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Deaton Tesee
Taylor Boyd
Ving Pear
Lewisville
Thie County
Wale
Decisions by higher courts justice davison recovered to deenpr hie sent
The State criminal appeals court in Dallas reports on January 17 with affirmations and reversals. Affirmed include Santiago Sanches Caldwell Chapley Robinson Mrnzoe N M Dry Galveston John Wilson Felix Chatman Fall Mark Brown Titus Norman Tuffy Lamar. Reversed and remanded EB Whicker Mike Gillen H Toomey Onsen from various counties. Motions for rehearing overruled including John Feld Clyde Spencer from Walker. Submissions on certiorari Aubrey Wood Cooke Scott Mille Tom Furrows Navogrovhen. Records reviewed for dismissal and for appellant. State briefs filed by several attorneys and ex parte motions noted. A large fire death sentence record marked a notable court sitting after weeks.
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Texas
State Courts of Criminal Appeals
Tomay
Santiago Sanches
Caldwell
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N. M. Dry
Galveston
John Wilson
Felix Chatman
Fall
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Titus
Norman Tuffy
Lamar
EB. Whicker
Mike Gillen
H. ©. Toomey
Kid Jor- Wan
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John Holden
Jed Patterson
Hunt
J. F. Wudaon
Jeff Mote, Jr
Gallowhy
Capeal
Limestone
Henry Jordan
Navarro
Goat Lockett
Johnson
Hichard Gray
Duval
Henry Frown
Bob McKinney
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Kaufman
Belief
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Pilis
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Hil
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Torrant
Joe Thamar
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Simeon Hava
Bowl Wash
Lialfies
Davideon
Senator Berry Speech on the Philippines
The speaker questions funding a standing army in the Philippines to aid workers earning six cents daily. He notes Chinese mill workers earning about 9.50 a month and argues the United States would clash with millions of Filipino workers, urging consent and questioning subsidies for occupation.
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Nowspapers
Philippines
China
Aiiver
Berry
Fort Bend History Minute: Ball Draws Big Crowd At Richmand
Clark & Co of Galveston to begin work on keeper’s house facilities with T H Johnston of New Orleans overseeing. A freshet on the Brazos River has loosened a raft of 150 logs from a box factory moorings. Invitations issued for the grand annual ball at Richmand next Friday promise the greatest social event in old Fort Bend. United States steamer Arbutus and one or more schooners were in port Sunday.
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Galveston
T. H. Johnston
United States
New Orleans
Brazos River
Richmand Nest
Old Fort Bend
Arbutus
Revcon Schoondre
First Court of Civil Appeals Proceedings In Galveston January 17
Proceedings list for the First Court of Civil Appeals in Galveston includes motions and entries from Jefferson Harris and Harris counties with cases such as Wilson Harivare vs Anderson Knife and Bar, Gale and Interstate Railway, Batts vs Moore, and others. Substituted motions for rehearing and motions to strike briefs appear, along with a contempt fine of 25 dollars and custody.
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San Antonio Railway Company
Colorado
Clara J. Batts
Moore
Forbes Lithoarahh Manufacturing Company
Harrin
Patria O
Rowe
Gherlf
Douket
Third Court of Appenla Texas January 17 Civil Appeals
Proceedings list reversals and affirmations across multiple districts including Travis Navjo McLennan and Bell counties. Cases involve Delaware Insurance Company Security Company City of Austin Houston Powell etc with motions overruled transcripts to be filed and rehearings sought.
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City of Austin
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T. Or
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Houston
Iron Harria
Joe Mijors
Coodtivh
Palla
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Cole
Carter, Jr
Haystrom
George Et
Molennan
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Texas Railway Canpacy
Toxsava
Fourth Court Proceedings in San Antonio Seaport Civil Actions
January 17 court actions list motions overruled and granted in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals San Antonio. Cases include City of San Antonio v Estate of N Mackey rehearing denied and others from Bexar Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company v Davis for rehearing. Some motions granted to file supplemental briefs and several cases affirmed or remanded.
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Harrisburg
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George Witte
Iron Bexar
R. H. Hunstock
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Houston
Euet and
West Texas Railway Company
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Musteraon
International and Great Northern Railway Company
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Quintann Tems Texas January 18 Appointment Report
An official report from Quintenn tems, Quintens, Texas on January 18 states the superintendent for Oy Camposti has arrived and will sign new work assignments to be done by Charles.
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Quintens
Texas
Camposti
Sinerinteng
Charles
Senator Morgan letter defends Alabama party integrity
In a January 11 1907 letter Senator John T Morgan explains to Captain Frank White his reasons for a return to the Senate race. He rejects Governor Johnston's tactics and asserts his candidacy would uphold the Democratic Party's integrity amid internal strife and factional maneuvering.
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Frank &. White
Morgan State Rampalen
Democratic Party
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Ambaina
Senate
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Winale
Johnston
Convention
Winton
Tragedy and Trial Loom Over Bastrop Killings
Bastrop Texas is drawn into a major tragedy with shooting injuries and a fatality. Key figures include Walter Reese Jim, and ex-sheriff Reese Leshtok among others, with grand jury proceedings and prosecutions looming amid rumors of $100000 claims and feud origins between the Staffs and Jones families in Columbus Texas.
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Texas
Junuagmente
Nota
Walter Reese
Jim
Ford
Frenham
Jan J. M. Mathis
Mir. Math
Arthur Bujford
William Clementa
Clements
Brethera
Presen
Wilter
Sted
Reepee
Reese Leshtok
James Caleman
Allerton
R Law
Eust Grocery Company Chartered in Greenville Texas
The wholesale grocery business of Eust in Greenville, Texas passes into a new corporation named Eust Grocery Company with 60000 dollars capital. The new firm is held by W. R. Eust, SA HL, Wok Hurrell and other prominent businessmen. Applications filed for a charter list W. J. Tt. Bawt as president and W. A. Gary as secretary treasurer.
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Store Fire Destroys Swanson Grocery in Liz Llano Texas
A grocery store named Swanson at Liz Llano Texas burned down entirely on January 1 at 10 oclock. Fire origin is undetermined with goods valued at about $1000. Emergency crews investigated the blaze as total loss.
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Swanson
Minowoy
Levitt Dry Goods Moves to Kanis Under Lane Partnership
Innis Texas reports Levitt dry goods have relocated to Kanis with Tom Lane as partner. Lane will operate the business as 4 T Lane, consolidating stock and continuing operations under new management and name.
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Innis
Texas
Levitt Dry Goods
Kanis
Tom Lane
4. T. Lane
Austin Business Listing on East Siehy W
In Austin Texas on January 1 a business operated on East Siehy involving W H Tobin. The record notes the doing of tutament of Congrem avehitio and a trade of rug aires.
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Austin
Texas
East Siehy
W. H. Tobin
Fragments Suggest Local Business Purchase in Texas
A garbled OCR item notes a business deal in Porchasee Coppling Cove Texas with names Jam Jones Raykin and Gey Reag of M. L. Hines & Brday. T. Rather appears in charge amid unclear details.
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Jam Jones
Raykin
Gey Reag
M. L. Hines
Brday 4
T. Rather
Marlin Matrimony and Holiday Social Notes
Marlin Texas reports a morning wedding of J K Jonge and E Snodgrass from Durango with local acknowledgment. A daytime matinee musical event featured Miss Michaelson as lead, followed by group activities including a mother’s return and a Fort Worth visiting guest from San Antonio. A fatal incident near a hospital is noted, with brief details of a man named Farland from San Antonio and an injury prior to death.
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Durango
Miss Michaelson
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Peete
Walt
Abely
Ium
Miny Margle Neal
Prindly
Panola County
Residence Fire at White Farmom Tevir January Night
A residence fire at White Farm near Tevir burned a structure to the ground. Fire crews evacuate occupants as flames spread, with investigators noting damage estimates around 3700. No injuries reported, and crews remain on scene to prevent rekindle.
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