Visit of Secretary Root Dominates Cuban Weighing Promises
Havana dispatches discuss Secretary Root’s coming and urge clear questions on when the joint resolution promises will be fulfilled. Civil authorities suspend a mayor and police chief after an investigation and a man is beaten in De Jucal stocks. Mrs Roosevelt plans Cuba trip to inspect homes and people life and a pardon decree for press offenses is expected. General Munxido to San Domingo March 10 for family matters.
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Havana
la Lucha
Root
la Patria
McKinley
Wood
Cubihs
Dejucal
Nunez
Hestical
Hevanea
Munxico
Senor Mora
Gomes
San Domingo
Dominician Republic
A CANSUCK TRICK Pretended to Be Dead and Caught a Hoed
A Boer on a Modder river kopje pretends to be dead drawing in three scouts. After a short duel the Boer shoots and four shots ring out as two scouts fall, the others retreat. The Boer celebrates with dancing as four scouts are hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lendon Mail
Modder River
Boer, Tried To Stalk Him. At Do An They Could They Could Not Get Up To Bith
Changes Necessary in Nicaraguan Canal Plan
Washington reports modify plans for the Nicaraguan canal. Surveys show Boca San Carlos dam site rock is 25 feet lower than earlier borings, necessitating changes but not abandoning the Walker plan. Opponents may delay action until the new survey results are released. Senator Morgan will report on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and reaffirm the Clayton-Hulwer treaty.
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New York
Washington
Walker
San Juan River
San Carlos
Walker Committee
Boca San Carla
Walker Commission
Bocas San Carlos Dam
Trould
Morgan
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Treasury plans rapid coinage of Sherman silver bullion
A Washington report says the treasury will accelerate coinage of silver bullion from the Sherman act after a pending financial bill becomes law. About 74.0 million in bullion remains, with $1.8 million coins minted monthly. The plan aims to reach 100 million in subsidiary coins and increase silver dollars to 4 million monthly, retiring all bullion within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Times quotes on Pauncefote role in US UK ties
The Times of London this morning argues against displacing Lord Pauncefote during a critical period, saying his personal actions have helped bring the United States and Great Britain closer together after a historical split, and warns against pedantry in official decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Great Britain
Objection to Slaretti Visit in Washington
General Jose Milot and Felipe Penozo Cuban readers called at the war department and pressed their objections to Bishop Sharettii’s expected appearance in Cuba. Acting Secretary Mockle and Mr. Meiklejohn explained that the United States constitution prevents executive interference in church matters, noting no church and state association exists here unlike Cuba under the Spanish regime.
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Slaretti
Washington
Jose Milot
Felipe Penozo
War Department
Mocklejou
Cuba
Sharettii
Meiklejohn
United States
Poor prospects for settlement in Colombian revolution
A Tribune dispatch from La Guayra Venezuela reports that prospects for a settlement of Colombia's revolution are about ten percent poorer than they have been for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
la Guayra
Venezuels
Colombia
Fresh plague cases reported in Sydney N S W
Sydney New South Wales confirms two new bubonic plague cases amid rising health concerns. Authorities monitor contacts and advise heightened hygiene while officials coordinate with national health services.
Letters found from Beaumont post office theft reveal drafts and unopened items
Invoice lists stolen letters found yesterday including drafts from First National Bank and Frat National Bank, checks to and from local firms, seven unopened letters from Heaumont Rise and Grist mills, eleven unopened letters, and a civil suit citation. Also notes a political quarrel in the assembly with Blair apologizing after disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B Davis
T. H. Thompson
B Satir
A. W. Lapa
Texas
New York Land Company
L. Nash
Sigs
Fraternal Life Association
Greer & Greer
Heaumont
Grist Mills
Justice Court
Ees County
Motvie
Land Company Sues Over 415 Acres in Polk County
In U S circuit court the New York and Texas Land Company sues Rishard Studen and others to recover 415 acres in the International and Great Northern railroad survey No 6 in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York and Texas Land Company
Rishard Studen Et al
International
Great
Secret Instructions Barred Trade Data to U S Consuls
Berlin dispatch reports the Prussian Interior Ministry restricts American consuls from receiving statistical data on contraventions of food adulteration laws. The Varwaerts quotes the secret instructions directing consuls to refer all inquiries to the imperial statistics bureau and forbidding details on adulteration and trichina issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Varwaerts
The
Socialists
Baron de Rheinbadern
United State
Herr Kuenert
Ysterday
Avenging Murder Triggers British Punitive Expedition
Rangoon reports a British punitive expedition to avenge the murder of Messrs Kiddle and Sutherland in the Mangsheimia district. The action claimed the deaths of sixty villagers and the burning of about 200 houses as the Burma Chinese boundary dispute escalates. Constable Littleton was wounded but survived.
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Rangoon
Burmah
Mangsheim
Associated Press
Conetl Littleton
Earthquakes Roar Through Southern Mexico Causes Heavy Damage
A Guadalajara cable special reports that southern Mexico suffered extensive destruction from recent earthquakes. towns in remote eastern and mountainous regions were reported to be destroyed with loss of life, while details on drowned individuals remained scarce.
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Danmagne
Chicago
Guadslajara
Mexico
Farrler
Guadalajara
Lady Louise Made laine Tigh Dies in Kilkenny
Lady Louise Made laine Tigh, daughter of the Duke of Richmond, died at Woodsforth in Kilkenny this morning. Born in 1803, she danced at Brussels the night before the Battle of Waterloo and girded the sword for the Duke of Wellington at his call to the field.
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Wellington
Waterloo
London
Louise Madelaine Tigh
Woodsforh
County Kilkenny
Duke of Richmond
Brussels
Duke of Wellington
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association Gains Confederate Relic
The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association in Richmond Virginia has acquired the bed on which General Thomas J. Jackson died. Dr Hunter McGuire received the relic from Dr J Go Bolare whose mother had been given it by Mr Chandler. The bed will be placed in the Chandler house once property is secured.
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Poxwexston
Classification changes by Trunk Line and Central Traffic Association
The classification committee of the Trunk Line and Central Traffic Association announces changes to take effect March 10. Many rates revert to the pre January 1 basis. Cotton goods see a 15 percent cut and agricultural implements and vehicles a 20 percent cut. Further changes are anticipated.
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New York
Kentucky House Debates Contestant Combs in Madison Caroners Case
In Frankfort on March 2, Representatives Cantrel and Bialr spoke in the Kentucky House regarding a contested seat. Cantrel argued in behalf of Contestant Combs from Madison, while opponents of the contestant voiced counterpoints in a heated session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T'nseed Hareh
Frankfort
Cantrel
Bialr
Bia
Combs
Madisop Caroners
Brenham Budget Highlights Local Losses and Projects
Brenham Texas notices report the death of Max Heke's father in San Jose California after a runaway accident and list surviving children and relatives. Other items note railroad officials visiting, Mardi Gras trips, surveying work near Wil um Penn, a light wound recovery, and local civic meetings, including the Mendelssohn society, XIM club, and artillery resolutions.
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Brenham
Texas
Max Heke
San Jose
Cal
Beke
Messrs. Schuerenberg Brow
Sentien
Autrey
Caldwell
C. P. Lammons
Galveston
Mary DD. Rogs
Misa Ednatons
Mardi Gran
Meesie
Matan
Montgomery
Marivers
Houston
Brance
Northern Railroad
Wilum Penn
Jay
Stufon
Ernest Gample
Mendelssohn Society
Muste Bell
XIM Club
Becker
Ida Harris
Wash Davie
Albreot Place
Wrentam Tel? Artillery
M. Fischer
Julius Windentsm
van Bowers
Militi
Signal Corps
Mater
S- Farmer
Milano
Santa Fe
Palestine Teachers Institute Set by City Staff
Palestine Texas March 2 The city teachers hold their regular monthly Institute tomorrow afternoon. The article notes no new cases for four days and patients doing well. Delegation led by C and J Barkett and others discussed Calvert and Grason Valley extension to Waco with II N officiates. Local business updates include land offers and peach tree plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Vin Mariani Endorsed Worldwide by Medical Profession
A historic note asserts Vin Mariani was widely recommended by physicians for thirty five years as a safe and effective remedy. It mentions products like Prevente Gapip and Reliee Sutetitutes in the entourage of endorsements and claims of therapeutic benefits.
Mardi Gras Visit Ties To New Orleans Home Ties
Robert Ormand receives a fine hog while J F Whitbern is awarded a gold watch. Mrs J H Keepers travels with her daughter Miss Pinkie to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, returning to her longtime home.
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Robert Ormand
J. F. Whi Bern
J. H. Keepers
Miss Pinkie
New Orleans
Mrs. Keeper
Jail Delivery Stirs Texas Town as Prisoners Break Free
In Walletsville Texas on March 2 a jailer feeding prisoners found the cell doors jammed after inmates cut end bars and forked the bell. A scuffle ensued with Jailer Higgins disarmed and wounded. two escapees recaptured while Rees remains at large pursued by deputies in a wide-area chase.
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Ualletsville
Texas
Howells
Delag
Mr. Higgins
William Rags
Young Negre
Charles McMurray
Rees
B. la. Townsend
Vpian
Hoe
Four Confederate Survivors Named in Kaufman County
In Kaufman county Texas on March 2 1886 a Confederate force of 112 men was captured or deterred during the war and only four soldiers remain living J J Gray John Kimball Henry Bullard of Scurry and William Hardy of Forney Texas.
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Kaufman
Texas
Kaufman County
J. J Gray
Johu Kimball
Henry Bullard
Scurry Texas
William Hardy
Forney
Major Cypress Lumber Deal Shifts Orange Leadership
A landmark transaction transfers Cypress lumber interests from J Tedell Moore to W A Stark of Orange and Captain John Olper of Lutcher La. Moore retires as vice president of Lutcher Moore Cypress. Stark becomes president with Olper as general manager. The Lutcher town plant, famed for its double-bond mill and sash factory, will operate for twenty years under new ownership while Moore retains Lutcher Moore Lumber interests in Orange. The plant, lands, and town of Lutcher are described as highly productive and well positioned in the industry.
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Orange
Texan
Tedell Moore
Latteher & Moore Cypress Lunber Company
Liteher
W. A. Stark
Orange and Capmaln
John Olper
Luteher
Stark 4S
Tratguter
Mutcher & Moore Lumber
Orange and Capialo
Loitcher & Muore Cypress Lumber Company
Moore
Couchre
United States
Luthhor
Thie
Uotlelang
Ha Company
Stark
Moore Ae
Captain Duert
General Mabocoup
Mr. Moore
Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company of
Raymond Martin Dead Prominent Laredo Citizen
Raymond Martin, a leading Laredo resident since 1845, died at 5 p m from heart disease after an apparent healthy day. Born May 31 1828 in Haute Autas Garonne France he came to America at 17 and settled in Laredo. He leaves an estate around a half million dollars including land cattle and city property, and a wife and ten children.
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Laredo
Texas
Thie City
Raymond Martin
Martin
Raymond Marto
Haute Autas Garonne
France
America
Mrs Hoverta Lankpond Deal Ends Sad Life Chapters
Mrs. Hoverta Lankford, wife of late Dr George Dr Lankford, died at her Harrisburg area home after months of illness. She had been under indictment for her husband’s killing last Thanksgiving but the case awaits higher review. She joined the Methodist church days before her death. Her body will lie in state at McKee Street Methodist church before interment at Hollywood Cemetery with Rev John E Green officiating.
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Roberts Boyes Lankford
George Dr. Lankford
Harrisburg
Local Notes From Flatennia and Nearby Towns
March reports from Flatennia Texas note social visits by Miss Jessie Carl of Weimar and Miss Fannie Patros from West Point. Lilia Mito Alma Lane of La Grange is staying with her grandmother Mrs. W. H. Tulwhier. Mrs Ane Williams travels to Bag Lake for a few days as measles spread locally and a dance occurred at the Vanorth.
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Flatennia
Ane Williams
Bagi Lake
Villa man and son visit as health improves
Wr. William Moore of Villa and his son Dr. W. H. Moore are seen together. The elder Moore has been very ill but is now faring better in the mornings, with Dr. T. B. Note and Dr. Moore in attendance.
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Hinge
Rutgee
Tetas
William Moore
Villa
W. H. Moore
Pr. T. BH
Moore
Tc Atone
Brecken & Bro., Honey Grove Firm Makes Assignment
The Honey Grove firm of J. B. Brecken & Bro. assigned assets of 3529.05 and liabilities of 3776.07. The principal creditor is Manters' National Bank of Honey Grove with a claim of 2346.80, followed by Bonham Whole- erg Company. The notice lists creditors and amounts in a rough accounting.
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Honey Grove
Bonham
Texas
J. B. Brecken & Bro
Manters' National Bank of
Compauy
Prescription No 2851 Sale by Eimer Amon
Prescription No 2851 by Eimer and Amon at will not cure all soma occur on eroh matiom. E F Schmidt House Toxes sole agent.
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Eimer & Amon At
E. F. Schmidt
Toxes
Deaths and Funeral Plans For Henning And Hudd
The death of Mrs Sarah Jane Henning is reported at age 75 in Houston. Her funeral is at 8 oclock from 4M Will street with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Corpral Walter Hudd of the Second Texas Volunteer Infantry is expected to arrive today, with a military funeral being discussed and further arrangements to be announced.
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Sarah Jane Henning
Sarah’ Jane Henning
Rd B. Tarker
HM Street
Henning
Houston
Will Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Walter Hudd
Second
Texes Volunteer Infantry
Weing
Emmet Council Honors Anniversary of Robert Emmet
Members of the Emmet council commend the anniversary of Robert Emmet on March 4 and plan celebratory events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Smnoker
Emimeet Council
Robert Emmet
Ancient Order of Hibernians to Host Event Tonight
A smoker at their hall on Main Street corner of Prairie will invite the different divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians to attend as guests this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Mere Cleveland Stricken By Paralysis Stroke
News spread in Cleveland that Mrs. William BD Cleveland suffered a paralysis stroke with the right side affected. Grief filled the city as reports said she lay speechless at dawn and remained in doubt about recovery, with death momentarily expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William BD
Hope le
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Sqoute
Belmont
Suneun Asaery
Ayer
Matrin Hor
Burlington
8. C
Silveim
Pauncefote
Sydney
Talbotton
Wilam" Leonard
Francis Dean
Wit
Little Rock
Ark
Stuttgart
Arkansas River
Moriches
James O'Connell
Machinists Union
Ogre
NEW Iberia
Reuven Capely
Hypotite Brown
He Iene
Matin Sorrel
Respoo Ode Ine
New Olver
Beaumont
Federat Court
Unitedstatan
Mexeo
Jackson
Frau Din
Vin Mariani
Kiam's
Kiam
Mammoth Clothier
Golly
Its
Mrs. Hoverta Lankpond Deal
ENO
Gail Borden
Borden
Halle
Parelors
Jas. Bute
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