House Aims for Adjournment This Week With Pension Law Bill
Washington May 6 The House plans quick adjournment this week with many motions under suspension of the rules and conference reports on appropriations given priority. The key bill is the amended G A R pension measure raising widow pensions to 50 and broadening disability and income rules. Also up for action is a 1 000 000 militia appropriation and several election contest and claim bills.
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Washington
House
Senate
Alan
Tueasay
Cane
Penraon Ve
Crawlarl
North Carolina
Tay
Wedoeetay
Thuretay
Senate Forecast Signals Busy Week in Washington
Washington May 6 Rowtime business will dominate the Senate this week. Teller’s Boer sympathy resolution will be called up tomorrow and likely referred to foreign relations. Hale will push the naval appropriation bill and the week will include discussions on the Philippine question and other foreign affairs. Montana senatorial race activities loom Thursday as plans push for early June adjournment with voters eager for summer recess.
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Teller
Bovra
Great Britain
Ita
Tomporrow
Hale
Montana
Senate
Congress to appropriate funds for water hyacinth control
Washington May 4 congressman Dares of Louisiana introduced a bill to provide an appropriation of 100 dollars to be spent under the secretary of agriculture for destroying the water hyacinth plant in streams bays and waterways across Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Texas Florida and other Southern states by chemical or mechanical means. The bill was referred to the committee and was discussed in the House.
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Congress
Washington
Dares
Louisiana
Secretary of Agriculture
Louisiina
Mississop
Alabama
Texas
Florin
South Atlantic
Guin
Committee
Wasa and Means
Hay Pauncefote canal treaty ratification extended
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote agreed to extend the time for exchange of ratifications for several months from August. The move aims to permit action while Congress is in recess during President McKinley’s term, delaying any legal action on the treaty.
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Washington
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
McKinley
London Stock Market Shows Weak Week Prices
London trading on May 6 reports a generally weak market with limited dealings in Americans and constrained activity across major shares. Prices edged from 1 to 2 points lower on the week while bond and money markets show normal liquidity and yields around 4 to 4.5 percent.
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London
New York
Baltimore
Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
Santa Fo
Nationalists Triumph in Paris Municipal Elections
Paris voters faced a strong Radical hold with Nationalists rallying to challenge wards. Early returns show the Nationalists achieving a surprisingly strong showing, defying expectations as results broaden across the municipal ballot.
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Paris
Ailthough
Repubithe
Indemnity Row Delays Stir Turkish US Legation
May 6 reports the United States Legation in Constantinople slow to act on indemnity issues as direct talks begin between the yildig Kiowk and the Turkish minister in Warrington. Admiral Ahmed rasha was ordered to start warship construction but has not arrived. A committee to raise funds for famine relief was formed, seen as a move to offset arrests and exile of Young Turkish party members.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Yildig Kiowk
Warrington
Ahmed Rasha
Sttan Hoe
Tommittee
Young Turkish Party
Memphis
Admiral Dower Wie
Honoe Rn
Nin
St. Louis
Ourth
England
St. Louie
Lyonburger
Important capture of insurgent general near San Fernando
General Pantelón Garcìa, the highest insurgent officer after Aguinaldo, was captured yesterday by Lieutenant BE. V. Smith of General Funston's column in the town of Jken, three miles northeast of San Fernando in the province of New Belja.
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Garele
Aguinalda
Takenrisaner
Manils
Pantelon Garcia
Aguinaldo
BE. V. Smith
Funslon
Jken
San Faldro
New Belja
Negroes for Great Britain Heartsed by Conference
A May 6 service at the Columbus Auditorium precedes the A. M. S. general conference with Bishop Gaines Rev. A. A. Whitman and Rev. I. P. Seaton in attendance. Resolutions praise England's war against the Boers while opposing racial oppression and urging Christian civility in education and policy. The conference opens with officers and a quadrennial address by Bishop Leo, with Dr. L. A. Reynolds named secretary.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. M. S. Ehicch
South Africa
England
Roeks
Leo
L.A. Reynolla
New Orleane
Spaniard Nixon Driven From New Hampshire School
A special reports George H Nixon an 18 year old Spaniard faced harsh treatment and was compelled to leave a Highland Falls preparatory school due to his dark skin. He had boarded with a local widow but was expelled after authorities alleged he was a trespasser. Nixon claims the abuse included being dragged from bed and shouted at, with residents pressuring him to depart the town.
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New York
Concord
N. Hi
George H. Nixon
Hichland Falls
Nixon
Chandler
Washington
Meighland
Tesco Ninon
Saya
Highland Malle
Bionck
Dewervs Answer and Confederate Notes From Texas to Kentucky
Admiral Dower denied a quoted remark about whipping nations and urged reading the morning paper for clarity. Confederate Veterans of Terrell, Texas, reported aging membership and roll adjustments at their meeting. Election results in Louisville, Kentucky named Pat Hogan J B Porter and J D Gray to leadership positions.
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Terrel
Texan
May
Lonieville
Pat Hogan
J.B. Porter
J. D. Gray
Hon D B Culberson Dies in Texas Home
Dallas reports ex congressman David A Culberson died at his Jefferson home after a period of illness. Born in Georgia, he moved to Texas in 1853 and served as a Confederate officer before long treats in the US Congress. His career spanned law, public service, and constitutional leadership.
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David B. Cutherson
Jefferson
David A. Culberson
Troupe County
Bentember A
Jifterson
Texan
Brownwoot
Alabama
Texas
Steve
Eighteenth Texas Infantry
Culberson
Che Commienioy
United States
House of Representatives
Te Hla
Honora
Furjet
Warland tensions rise as Ashantis disrupt Gold Coast
Conflicting reports say Ashanti forces frustrate British interests in the Gold Coast region. Royal troops push toward key river crossings while allied units clash with local factions. raids and countermeasures heighten regional instability.
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Gold Coast
Roberts
Klaine
Little Vet River
Tolweturnw
Tatton
Erisq Ule
Unclear Civilian Incident Report From 19th Century West
A fragmentary article mentions a lynching near Geneva Alabama and refers to various unrelated wartime and political names, including Admiral Dewey and Secretary Endicott, with scattered phrases about battles and deaths. The text is garbled with no coherent chronology or clear reporting details.
Local Notices From Gonzales Circles Mention Community Pressure
The fragment notes Mr Purges and associates in Gonzales facing social pressure. It mentions Mich Hie as a factor in Awatia County’s stance and states Mr Fliler’s friends must go to work, with a sense of urgency about changing duties.
Fragmentary item hints at cross border treaty and waterway project
The readable text references a warned threat in a long standing treaty division and mentions American capital, a pond project with Mexico and Guatemala, and a bridge at Columns with a narrow escape. The damaged phrasing leaves key names and dates unclear.
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Tive
Vielifiod
Tarten
Ara tHalte
Trault
Mexico
Guntemala
Aga Wash
United States Embassy at Constantine Reported Victory
A fragmentary report notes a national election win with references to a U S embassy in Constantine and a claim of a broad national victory. The language is garbled but implies a decisive political result and international posting involvement.
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United States
Constantine
HWA
Sisterhood temperance union outlines state meeting in Houaten
Fragmented notes describe a Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering outline for a state meeting in Houaten. Mentions organizers and local participants with unclear roles and several misspelled names. The text lists committees and complimentary acknowledgments to Rev. Lemkiy and other figures.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Belinz
Hiberniany
Houaten
Coinay
Minke
Danley
Lemkiy
Felina
Rick Dowling
Tryan and Towne Edge Towne in Local Debate Standoff
Fragmentary report hints at Tryan and Towne clashing over policy in a midtown setting. Mentions Wheeler weighing a bid and discussion of Congre te tuning, with unclear names and outcomes.
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Tryan
Inlonise Donlerenen
Kener Wheeler
State Tennis Event Names Fort Worth Participants
The annual State rension at Fort Worth on May 22 lists competitors including J. A. Anthony Victor Reinhardt Joe Hardin Jona Haritin J. D Gray J. B Porter Joe Savage W. J. Stovall Joe Campbell Lon Cartwright Captain J. M. Ingram and Sidney Vase.
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Fort Worth
J. A. Anthony
Victor Reinhardt
Joe Hardin
Jona Haritin
J. D Gray
J. B Porter
Joe Savage
W. J. Stovall
Joe Campbell
Lon Cartwright
J. M. Ingram
Sidney Vase
Dillaye Dent Boy Dies After Illness in Porte Texas
Ernes Nene 11 year old son of Frederick L and Lena B Dillaye died at his Porte home after a illness contracted last November while attending a military academy in Virginia.
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Wirnest BR. Dillaye Dent
Porte
Texas
Dilaye
Ernes Nene
Frederick L and
Lena B. Dillaye
A& Militery Academy
Virginia
Disease Breakout at County Farm Reports Eleven Cases
J. T. Ward contracted the disease at his home. The tag said the patient was hospitalized and placed in a house near the fate grounds. A man named Wan, suspected of spreading the illness, was found near the vacant fence. Balm from Houston were sent to the pesthouse of the county farm where eleven cases are now reported.
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J. T. Ward
Willian
Houston
Vounty
Child Dies After Horse Incident In Joaquin Town
A young child died after a horse struck and threw her this evening in Joaquin Town. The horse became frightened, causing the accident that claimed the child’s life at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident and identifying the involved parties.
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Towns
May
Smallpox Reports Near Corsicana Texas
County Health Officer Pannil reports two new smallpox cases just outside the quarantine limits near Corsicana Texas. One case involves a blacksmith, the other unnamed, signaling a local outbreak as authorities tighten controls.
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Coraienoan
Corsicana
Texas
Pannil
Situ Limita
Rosebud Lodge Completes Modern Organization
Rosebud Texas May reports R J Parsons and A Lawrence as site organizers finishing the lodge of the Modern Order of something unspecified.
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Rosebud Matters
Rosebud, Texas
R. J. Parsons
A. Lawrence
Order of Pretorians Charter Membership Noted
A mishap on the northbound passenger train yesterday near here caused the rear coach to derail momentarily. The crew took about three hours to realign but there were no injuries and only minor damage reported.
Crown Prince Comes of Age in Berlin Celebration
Berlin observers describe the crown prince as earnest disciplined and duty minded as ceremonies mark his coming of age. Ambassadors and royal figures including Emperor William I and the Italian crown prince attended a sunrise mass and statue unveiling while US Ambassador White delivered McKinley congratulatory messages.
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Berlin
Kiph
United States
White
McKinley
Hla
Wilte
Eemperor
William
Baden
Ex-Wah Secretary Endicott Dies at 73
William Endicott, secretary of war under President Cleveland, died at his home in Toston Mase at age 73 after pneumonia. He had a brief grip complication, declined Sunday and passed away peacefully. The funeral will be private in Salem. his daughter, married to English secretary Joseph Chirhertain, sent word by cable.
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William Crownineshield Lnillcott
Toston
Mase
William Crowneinshield Endicott
Cleveland
Mr. Endicott
Salem
Endleatt
Joseph Chirhertain
Colonies
Cable
Ellen Peabody
George Peabody
Philanthropisc
Race Problem to be Discussed in Montgomery May 8
The Southern Society for the Promotion of the Study of Race Conditions and Problems in the South meets in Montgomery Alabama May 8 for a three day conference. J B Gaston of Montgomery will preside as temporary chairman. Noted scholars bankers and orators will participate attracting national interest.
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Sonateern Society
Montgomers
Ain
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Society For
J. B. Gaston
South
Oil mill project organized in Lamar with capital
A new company organized at Rostern teddy in Paris names S00.000 capital to erect an oil mill in Wand in the Best crow with a 45 ton per day capacity. Directors include Waters Caldwell W T Carlile A Wight Walter Bywaturs William Mullitig and Underwood with W M O in Hottey Grove.
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Lamar Coon
Paris
Rosten Teddy
Hy By
Waters
CR Caldwell
Carlile
AT. Wight
Walter Bywaturs
Kewtor
William Mulitig
FW. Underwood
Hottey Grove
Elvetad Direetary
Cleburne Awaits Major Plant Work From Mister Nunn
A report from Cleburne Texas notes Mr W Nunn of Lallonia has been in town several days with plans to establish a tin ore processing plant. He will return soon to begin work at the facility and locate operations locally.
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Cleburne
Texas
W. A
Lallonia
Notme Daya
Mit
Public School Concert in Plantersville
Principal Sallie Hrake of the Plantersville public school led a nighttime event despite storms. The program featured an artistically decorated venue and a well rendered program. Miss Pearl Ogg won first prize with Minn Hag Winter earning second. Rev. Eakins presented medals and the evening closed with a dance.
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Plantersville
Tess
Sallie Hrake
Wan Weil
Eakins
Man Convicted of Wife's Murder in Texas
Life Tarn Heady Texas reports R A Davin convicted of murdering his wife last January with a two day jury deliberation and a life sentence.
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Texas
R. A. Davin
Mallory Wharf Fire Destroys Pier and Barges
Fire at the Mallory line pier foot of Maiden Lane New York destroys the 200 by 50 foot pier and shed with cotton and mixed freight. One infant drowns. Captain Lochs and wife survive after leaping into the river. Several barges and vessels damaged or sunk. logs set at $1,000. Authorities recover crew. loss includes offices and records.
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New York
Mallory Line
Maiden Lane
East River
Charles Wade
Sherwood
Ban Marcos
Charlés Lochs
Rosie
Lochs
Titan
Timothy Boylan
Boxlan
Hudson Street
S. H. Hand
Joseph Palmb
Jeremiah Cronin
Wecter Arno Bol
Michael Sheldon
South Street
Henry Mallory
Fire at Hard Bros Hatchery and Texarkana Homes
A morning blaze at Hard Bros Hatchery shop caused widespread damage totaling about 140000 with multiple insured losses. Residents Frank Evans and others in Texarkana also suffered damaged homes with several families displaced. Fire investigators suspect radiary origin and the blaze destroyed buildings and stock across the area.
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Wile
Wiit
Texan
Hard Bros
McCennon
Ikeneral Meérebandize
A. Scott
di McCauley
Grocerins
Damage at Calvert Texas Fire Destroys Barber Shop
A fire at a Calvert Texas building early May left the barber shop in ruins. Names listed include Jon Bowie and W Baker the photographer. Fire crews reported heavy damage to fixtures and furniture with ceiling collapse. no cause determined yet.
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Calvert
Texas
Jon Bowie
W. Baker
Short Texas Specials With Mixed Local Items
Texas briefs from Tyler Weatherford Georgetown and surrounding towns report smallpox cases miner deaths work injuries and local officials updates. Fort Worth notes university leadership changes and May commencement plans at the DYDNe school.
Sarsaparilla Ties to Pure Blood and Vitality Claims
The article promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for eruptions boils and pimples and claims it treats scrofula eczema and burning sensations. It asserts improved digestion nerves blood purification and vitality with nine out of ten cures and labels it a modern up to date remedy.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at local church debates and political notes
Fragmentary text describes church leaders and debates in Huntsville Centor Kaufman Cleveland and Cleveland area. It mentions Rev W called to a church, a meeting with excitement and partisan references, and scattered references to voters and events without clear dates or outcomes.
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Bea
Schwartz
A.M. Ant
Huntsville
Kaufman
Don Damon
Cleveland
Cape Front
Georgetown Primary Election Set for Saturday in Texas
A note from Georgetown Texas lists plans for the upcoming primary election this Saturday. Local officials including Judge M L Davidson and census supervisors A P Johnson and M Dod are arranging polling details. Outreach mentions visiting residents and county events tied to the census takers beginning June 1.
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Georgetown
Texas
Ase
Henry Baya
Fere
RH. Bans
Taylor Wasterday
M.L. Davidson John
Crimins
Censis
Og Censis Takerk Cinet
Messert
A. P. Johnson
M. Dod
Oil Mill Company
High Court Vacancy Candidates Named in Shelby County
Vague notes list May Finley and W Finley alongside Judge John N. Henderson and others as candidates in a Shelby County Texas race. Spivey faces A for representative while a frosh ad to Hamilton is mentioned. Several officials including district attorney and sheriff are named in uncertain context.
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Shelby Co Center
Texas
May & W. Finley
Allroad Com
Storey
Judge Court
John N. Henderson
J. A. Spivey
Hamilton
Davine
B. H.sapa
McLamore
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