Death of Frederick Weiss Recalls Texas Pioneer Life
March 6 report notes the death of Frederick Weiss born 1816 in Germany. He helped build the Salem Lutheran church near Washington county and left a large family. Funeral conducted by Groff and Romberg with many local mourners. memories include a burial robe, a walnut kept under his bed, and Weiss as a noted poet and church contributor.
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Zionsville
Berlin
Tie
Iss
O Salem
Fiefath
Wells
Feins
Potantky Doner
Groff
Salem
F Romberg
Luth- Nege
Fr. W
Th. A. Schuerenbers
Winkelmann
Henry Hodile
W. H. F. Holt
EB. G. Langham
Fe.derbst
W. Ry Mwing
J. Rollus Eversberg
N H. Rankin
Mrs. Josie
Yoakum Thie Morayrs
Fannie Gorman
Association Reform Accelerates in Texas
The wart organization moves to reorganize the fall association with ample stock and improved prospects. discharge totals show several patients released as reforms take hold.
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Rreorganised, Inc
Texas
Murder defendant Willie Jones seeks name change and death awaits
In Beaumont budget notes a prisoner once known as Willie Jones, real name Anthony Hopkins, awaits execution for murder. He asks to be called by his proper name and to have his body shipped to Waco for interment. The March budget items also note Traveler’s Protection Association officers and Beaumont city salaries and positions for the coming year.
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Beaumont
Texas
Willie Jones
Thim City
Anthony Hopkins
Mirphy
Child Hurtles From Elevator Injures Head
A 11 year old boy of Mr Hi EF Wart fell on a chain elevator this afternoon. His head was badly cut and bound by the moving cable but doctors say the injuries will not prove fatal.
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Hi EF. Wart
Six Favorites Win Firsts in New Orleans Race Card
Six favorites finished first across the New Orleans program with wins in the Mile and a Quarter to One Mile races. Entries include Bequeath Sun God Prince Heal Time 2:40 and a crowded mids middlefield with Obrocerate Glover Wendig Seldenbach and more.
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New Orleans
March
Weathey Fine
Ee Bequeath
Sun God
Prince Heal
Tine
Mare horse racing notes from San Francisco meet
San Francisco report from March 6 lists Oakland entries and race prospects including Futurity contenders. Names such as Marion El Mido De Blaise and Moontebank appear among others with times cited like 1 04 and seven furlongs. The fragmentary text documents multiple horses and selling prospects at the meet.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Sin ‘Tomen
Moontebank
Morelia
Marion
Elmido
de Blaise
Thildroth
Irate
Mies Bronnell
TekJa Choteau
Potonte
Pompino
Five furlones and race junk words amid scattered names
A garbled list of potential horse names, numbers, and places appears with weathered terms like Cloudy and hoary. Many proper nouns resemble horse names or owners, but the fragmentary OCR yields no clear event, outcome, or coherent report to summarize.
Hotel Guest Requests New Room After Fire Escape Issue
A Chicago Daily News snippet shows a guest asking for a different room at a hotel after a fire escape problem. The clerk teasingly questions the issue, and the guest explains the fire escape caused cold air and fear of another blaze. The exchange highlights hotel safety concerns.
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Chicago Daily News
Reus matic Prescription No 861 by Houston firm
Prescription number 861 by Beer and Attond lists the Reus matic device and relief guidance. Sole agent Sechmlat of Houston appears in the readable text.
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Beer & Atond
Sechmlat
Houston
Tesak
Trouble in the Fleet Feud Over Navy Staffing and Commands
A Washington dispatch reports friction between Rear Admiral Watson and Navy officers. Commander Taussig is detached from the Bennington for alleged incivility. Rear Admiral Watson sought staff changes, while the department approved some transfers. The piece notes shore leave issues for married officers and a pending reshuffle leading to Rear Admiral Ramey succeeding Watson at Key West.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Watson
B. D. Taussig
Bennington
Taussig
Cod
Sage
C. Cornwall
Fotos
Feet
Manila
Dotta
Ramey
Key West
Spain
Captin Fampton
Department
Wong
Euyoein Waters
Lang
Marriage of the Prince Imperial Dominates Yokohama News
The prince imperial marriage draws vast public interest with reports of a near half million yen ceremony expenditure. Naval pardons for long prisoners and large scale maneuvers are noted as the empire readies for events. Prince Waldemar’s reception planned for the 24th amid siege conditions in Tolace and unrest from copper mite affected farms.
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Yokohama
Victoria
I. Cc
Prince Imperial Ie
Waldemar
Tolace Tias
Seige
Rma
Trans-Siberian Railway Contracts Cited by U S Source
A New York report cites a St. Petersburg contact stating American manufacturers should not expect immediate large railway contracts for equipment. Prince Hilkoff and Minister Dewitt oppose sending heavy contracts abroad amid Russian insolvencies and factory shutdowns. About 5000 rail cars for the Trans Siberian line were awarded to four Russian firms facing receivership, with delivery promised within a year.
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New York
Visi
St. Petersburg
Prince Hilkoff
M. Dewitt
Nuance
A War Cloud Forces Japs From Korea
A dispatch from Offensa cites officers returning from the air force believing large barracks at Port Arthur and Vladivostock will be used coercively to compel Japan to abandon Korea. They foresee Russian dominance in the Far East pressuring Japan to retire from key Korea holds and enable Russian influence to grow.
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Kusala Willey
Korea
New York
Jornal
Offensa
Air Aay
Port Arthur
Volus
Viadivestock
Far
Trade reciprocity treaties face Senate ratification doubt
A Washington Journal special reports that the reciprocity pacts shaped under John A Kasson and the McKinley administration are unlikely to be ratified amid strong Senate opposition. The piece notes hostility in the treaties since Senate submission and hints at possible French treaty prospects.
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New York
Washington
John A. Kasson
McKinley
States Department
Senate
Airtian
Mr. Davie
Carnegie Suits and Schwab Meet Over Carnegie Company
Charles Schwab and Andrew Carnegie held a lengthy private conference in New York to discuss vibrations within the Carnegie company. Neither man spoke to reporters, but circulating rumors suggested friction with Mr Frick and possible compromises. The outcome remained unsettled as the conference continued.
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Vrey
New York
Charles Schwab
Carnegie Bisel Company
Pitinbure
Andrew, Carnegie
Carnegie Company
Carnegie
Schwa
Carnesia Company
Terms Withdrawing Rebels Must Surrender at Prosecution
An undated telegram from Colesberg notes the Australian regiment has been honored by a victory from Lord Kitchener. The Queenstown February 22 proposition offering terms to rebels has been withdrawn, but those in arms against Rogland may return to their farms upon surrendering their weapons and receiving a pass, though they must still be held to account.
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Capetown
Maron
Colesberg
Lord Kitchener
Queenstown
Genet Brabant
Rogland
No Boers About Ladysmith March 1947 Note
Report from Ladysmith notes Boers within twenty miles of the town. Supplies are ample while troops regain strength. Many volunteers have received furloughs and left for home amid easing tension.
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Ladysmith
Miners Feared Dead After Deep Mine Explosion
A later report from Mire Crowk, W. VI, March 7, states only ten of thirty seven miners have been recovered and forty remain trapped. Explosives set as men entered the mine in couples caused a blast that stretched for over four miles. Rescue work will require a long time.
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Mareh
Belive
Metailie
Teedo
Chicago Fight Pact Bids Reach Five Thousand Dollars
The articles of agreement between Jimmy Tyan and Jack Root for a 4 hour south bout at 10 pounds were received by L. A. Houseman from Hot Springs. Charley Houghton for the West Bed club of St. Louis bid $5000 as bidding opens and mentions the fight may be sent to LM.
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Chicago
Jimmy Tyan
Jack Root
Moe
L. AL Houseman
Jack Roots
Hot Springs
Bast
Charley Houghton
Wiest Bed Club
St. Louis
Housomay
Chiongy
Rapid Transit Tunnel Work Planned in New York City Mall Park
In New York City the start of the Rapid Transit tunnel work is set for March 24 in City Mall Park. The Pennsylvania Mail-Troud company announced a rate cut in the savings fund interest from 4 percent to 3 percent, effective July 1. A newly incorporated Excavators union with 10,000 members plans a pact to control manual labor for underground tunnel construction.
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New York
City Mall Park
Pennsylvania Mail- Troud Company
Employes
The
Excavators Union
Starvation plan debunked as digestion cure
The article argues against dieting to cure indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It asserts starvation harms every organ and nerve, and advocates ample wholesome meals with tablets after each meal to aid digestion and nourish the system.
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Stuart
Redwetl Ree
Havana Carnival Brings Lockstep Festivity Amid Cuban Turmoil
From Havana Seema Likely political strain grows as Cuban Independence Day parade electrifies streets. Americans in attendance note lavish costumes and mockery of U S figures while police control crowds. Bishop Shurretts visit causes mixed public reaction as Cuban nationalists crave self rule and leadership remains unsettled.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Advertises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for painful periods and menstrual irregularities. It claims to cure backache kidney troubles and uterine disorders.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Vague Election Notice for Houston Primary and Registration
A damaged notice describes a general election and a Democratic primary in Houston with registration deadlines. It mentions opening hours, twenty day registration, and voter eligibility rules under state and federal law, including restrictions on certain groups. The fragmented text lists registration details and admonitions to primary voters.
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Cour Het
Regivirar
Houston
Cy Toeelay
Gt Soo
United States
Itoumion
Mount Furntion
Leiter
Und
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Midler
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Pierons
Vale
Hodstan
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Lem
Chithchen City
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