Tax Bill Debate Opens Special Texas Legislature
The Texas legislature opens a special session with a tax bill introduced and referred to rules. Debate centers on delaying tactics and committee assignment as lawmakers seek to speed hearings while opposition to tax measures grows. Several officials and attendees are named, including Speaker Sherrill, Lieutenant Governor Brown, and Tax Commissioner Colquitt. The session includes organization votes, committee appointments, and readings of the governor's message.
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Proceedings Atuttis Taxay January 23 Senate session
The ex session of the Twenty sixth tenure in the senate convened at noon by Lieutenant Governor Psing. Prayer by Pastor Whalen of the Tenth Foye Methodist church followed. Members listed included Atlee Davidson Dibreil Gunnan Hauger Jamen Kerr Linn Lloyd McGee Milavit Neal Patterson Potter Le Statfori Terrell Turney Way Vett s Burns Gough Lewis Odell. Proclamation convening the session read. Vacancy created by Rev W C Denson appointment. Kerr nominated Hay J F Sul atte PoUnty Teer placed Rev Jaye Austin Garret and Min Ling nominated to vote. No ballot ordered on first cast. Sullivan Garrett etc. All names and actions noted.
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State tax bill and committee actions outlined in session notes
A meeting discussed the prearranged programme with Governor, Speaker Sherrill, lieutenant governor and ex Senator Colquitt in attendance. Tolbert introduced House Bill No 4 proposing an ad valorem state tax for general revenue at 16 2-2 cuts on the £160. Savage urged sworn itemized supplier accounts and a duplicate order kept by the Sergeant at Arms. The session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Committee On Revenue and
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Shropshire
Committee On Rules
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Races at Crescent City Jockey Club End With Upsets
January meeting at New Orleans track drew large attendance as ladies gained free admission. Cheermite and Belle of Memphia led a day of winning favorites, with Jockey Forehand suspended and several entries to be refuted in upcoming lectures and hurdles.
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McCoy Choynski Rematch Near. Purely for Pure Prize
The latest talks say Kid McCoy insists on a twenty five round bout with Jon Choynski on February 20. McCoy demands the entire gate and fifty percent of the total purse while Choynski must concede the winner takes all. Considine, the matchmaker, believes the fight still possible and will press for a decisive arrangement before the bell.
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Conflicting Reports On Transvaal Ties And Boer Tactics
London dated reports describe a wholesale expulsion of British subjects in the Transvaal, preparations to destroy railway bridges and a mine risk near Natal. French, Russian, German and Italian troops are en route to Pretoria, while Boers distrust European military methods but have learned trenching tactics from allied sources.
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Montague White Talks With Secretary Hay in Washington
Montague White, South African envoy in London, met with Secretary Hay in the Washington department. No credentialed status or formal appointment. White stated he sought to win American sympathy for his countrymen. The interview lasted about an hour with a frank, informal exchange on Transvaal affairs.
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Jouberets Hirtaday Celebrated by Boers in Reconnaisance
Celebrations marked General Joubert’s birthday as General Botha led a reconnaissance toward the Transvaal highlands. The British advance was turned after a brief engagement. Joubert joined President Breyn near Ladysmith with high spirits.
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British shelling near Boer camp at Potgieten's Drift
London reports from Ladysmith dated January 8 describe British shells landing near the Hoer camp on the plateau close to Potgieten's Drift. The bombardment continues with heavier firing noted this morning while the Boer gun on Mount Bulwana remains active.
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Spring Racing Calendar From March Through May
The Liddle Rock Meeting opens March 2 with a full Arkansas calendar. Arkanta capital at Little Rock runs March 14 to April 4 while Memphis begins April 5 and lasts to April 37. Nashville starts April 24 to May 5 with horses then moving to Louisville May 11 to 12, then Louisville hosts a May 12 to August 21 meet before Bell Down at Carter Downs and final shipments to Iula.
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Weather forecaster Henry Haren dies after bicycle collision
Washington January 23 Henry A Haren a top weather bureau forecaster died tonight from injuries after a bicycle collision with a negro pedestrian. Police said the accident occurred late tonight in the capital city and Haren succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The incident is under investigation.
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Boxing Rules Revised by Chicago Referee Hogan
Chicago January 20 Malachy Hogan well known referee frames new boxing rules to cover gaps in Queensberry standards The Sharkey Corbett incident is addressed with penalties for seconds entering the ring The update instructs referees to halt the fight until gloves are replaced if a foul occurs and to remove offenders from the ring as needed
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Glasgow steamer Ardanduhy sunk after collision near Vineyard Sound
The Ardanduhy, captained by Dundas, sailing from New London to Halifax, collided with the Metropolitan liner Herman Winter off Hobson’s Hole in Vineyard Sound. Two Ardanduhy crewmen, Chief Engineer James Henderson and Mate Fred Dowe, are reported lost from a thirty one man crew. The Herman Winter brought the twenty nine survivors into port.
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Samoan Treaty Debated In Senate Reconsideration Motion
In Washington on January 23 the senate, in executive session, reopened discussion of the Samoan treaty. Senator Jones of Arkansas moved to reconsider the ratification vote. Senators Jones Pettigrew Allen and Money spoke in support of the motion to reconsider.
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Absence of Quorum Halted Senate Debate
In the debate led by Senators Davin and Foraker a vote was offered but a roll call showed no quorum, preventing action. The session failed to proceed due to the absence of enough members to conduct business.
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Brenham Budget theater at Brenham Texas abridged
Creston Clarke Company played to standing room only at Brenham presenting A Son of France. After the show a theater party at Lapk's ball honored guests including Mrs A J Childress and Hon D C Stone. Health Officer Hynes received word from State Health Officer Mtunt to delay investigation. Young Germania society plans a reception for newlyweds Mr and Mrs William Lindemann. Six Hand Buchre club held at Exchange hotel with members and guests. Tongamus and club prizes noted. Twenty marriage licenses issued. several social notices and anticipated Democratic primaries discussed.
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Foreign NSEWA Replies to Rent Paria
The newspaper prints a dispatch from editor Pierre Rodaya stating the Castellane, in the name of which he asserts that nothing will change the facts as now presented in Paria. The public notes the warlike tone and the insistence on maintaining the current narrative despite opposition.
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Plague Declared For Adelaide After Outbreak Found
Adelaide reports the Wienke Plague outbreak with a dead tote discovered in a location where four parliament members stood declared. Australian official Nich Trove declares Adelaide infected and imposes measures.
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Morgan Hopes for It in Crenshaw County Contest
Atlanta January 23. Appeal from Birmingham says: withdrawal of General Crit from the United States senate race in Crenshaw County boosts Senator Morgan. The county, a tie-prime area, holds a primary next Saturday. Crenshaw is a strong old county with a Johnston influence.
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New York? Or Houston? Clerks change railroad posts
Mr Gaylor Warner, formerly a clerk and division clerk at the general passenger office, resigns to seek a similar post with the Southern Pacific in Houston. He left yesterday to assume duties there. Mr Bunton fills Warner’s Missouri Pacific vacancy.
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Deaths in Nelton and Tease after long illness
A Sunday afternoon death claims Lucy Brown age 2 and Ileon Creel age 3 in Nelton. Children daughters of Mr and Mrs KR Brown and Mr and Mrs Taylor, after short illnesses spanning several hours.
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Supreme Court Affirms Kennedy Sentence for Rail Robbery
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling sentencing John Nt. Kennedy to twenty years in the penitentiary for robbing a Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railroad train at Jefferson City on January 3.
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Rubin Stops Kappa in First Round Knockout at Akroy
In the first round at Akroy on January 2, Rubin of Akroy knocked out Fred Kappa of Albany in the early moments of the bout, securing a dramatic win. The match concluded before the halfway mark of the first round.
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London dean offers grave for Ruskin remains declined
In London the dean of Westminster proposed a grave at Westminster Abbey for the remains of John Ruskin, but the honor was declined. In Missouri Brigadier General Charles Squires, aged WL years, died suddenly at his home in St. Louis. A prohibition national convention to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates will begin at the museum at 10 o'clock on June 27, 1900 in Chicago.
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Bryan Guests at Dinner at Democratic Club
A detailed account of Colonel Bryan’s dinner with Democratic leaders at the John W. Kellar chaired club tonight. The event drew a crowded throng as attendees, including ex-Governor Hoge, pressed for portraits of Bryan while the silver and single tax factions vied for influence and conversation.
Nervous Dyspepsia Cure Ad from Hallock Pills
An old classified style advertisement claims Nervous Dyspepsia stems from the nerves, not the stomach. Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills promise nerve restoration for weak, worn out people. Sold for $1 per box, six boxes for $5, via Krisling at 102 Main St, Ton Texas.
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