Riot erupts as crowd clashes with police in city streets
About 1000 men and boys rioted for over three hours after a single tax advocate Hawden arrived with his wagon. Twelve citizens and five officers were injured as mounted police charged, bricks and cobblestones flew, and windows were broken. Mayor Maytimry spoke to calm the crowd, which dwindled as night wore on and order returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netrak
Midh
Polles
Republicas
Fom Hawden
Bawden
Andrews
Fonteht
New York Delegation Sees Texas Tour Value
May 40 New York merchants association and civic leaders praised a Texas trip, saying the tour connected with diverse state industries and people. The group highlights agriculture, manufacturing, and business prospects seen during the statewide journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tlin Donymaltteon
Merchanta
Canuieres
Terie Die Pidtuta
Texas
Paris
Fire Chief Let His House Burn to View President Meiteler
In California a fire chief allowed his home to burn so he could witness the president’s train along the Santa Clara valley. The journey continued toward Monterey Bay with flower shows at stops and plans for tomorrow’s National camp visit. The president delivered remarks in Santa Barbara praising California and liberty, and crowds at Santa Barbara awaited the president outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Lyle Ollepe
Cal
Los Angeles
Santa Clara Valley
San Lala Olivpo
Monte
Bay of Monterey
al Santa Barbara
Meiteler
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Claimed To Cure Various Ailments
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy removing glandular tumors abscesses pimples and eruptions along with nervousness and consumptive tendencies. It cites a daughter from Wawayanda New York with serofulous sores who allegedly improved after one bottle and saw no return of symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Hood
Sores Wawising
Abe
Head's Sarsaparinla Promises Cure and Substitutes
A marketing line claims Sarsaparinla will cure and urges readers to ask their druggist for it with no substitutes offered. The phrase appears in an informal adverticement style, suggesting confidence in the product and directing purchase through pharmacists.
Salado High School Destroyed by Fire Overnight
A fire at Salado High School in Texas, May 11, destroyed the oldest school in the state. Estimated loss is around $20,000 with no casualties reported. Fire officials allege an origin in the Incon Mary area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Saw Mill at Mermentau Delivers Odd Report
A fragmentary notice from Mermentau mentions a saw mill event dated May 10 with references to Syn pia and State Lauber wamyping's quill and a payment by G. M. Wiig. The garbled text notes various names and a valuation around 250 and hints at a wreck or defective equipment, with no clear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mermentan
Pia
G. ML Wiig
Residence Near Rogers Destroyed by Fire
A fire damaged a residence near Rogers in Foxe township. Authorities report the structure was destroyed with no injuries or occupants found on site and investigators beginning to determine the cause. Local responders battled the blaze as dawn lightened the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Rogers, Foxe
Kolth
Value of an Insurance Policy as Government Bond
In May 10 report the panic in the stock market underscored the high value of the Mutual Life Insurance policy issued by the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. The policy and related notes were described as equivalent to government bonds for loan collateral, with claims exceeding major United States assets by substantial margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dushapee
Mutual Life
United Stateoveramant
Renerye
The Patrick Case Debates Demurrers in Foster Court
Attorney patrons argued demurrers before Judge Foster in New York on May 10. Robert M. Moore and Morris Meyer appeared for defendants Patrick David Le Short and others. The court heard pleas over alleged defects in the petition and set next steps for the case.
No Cure No Pay Druggist Ad for Pazo Ointment
An old advertisement promises no cure no pay for PAZO OINTMENT. It claims refunds if the treatment fails to cure ringworm skin lesions and related conditions such as ulcers and sores on the face and body.
Suppression of Irish Weekly Paper Sparks Outcry in Dublin
The Cork Limerick and other Ireland towns seized copies of Mr. O'Fion's weekly The Irish People. Critics attacked Cardinal Vaughan and the King's Address as anti Monarchy. The London suppression followed court actions in Dublin with notable figures named and a vote against adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Cork
Limerick
Otter
Ireland
Aden
Cardinal Varta
Norfolk
Ali Reena
Wiedis
Platt Amendment Debate Delayed Before Final Vote
Report of potential delay before final vote on the Platt Amendment. Mentions Cuban constitutional convention and anticipated delays in renewal. References nominees and political figures including Senor Chloe Gare and Senor Ky, with unspecified party roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiban
Chloe Gare
repHiilienul
Sepor Kytoila Mord
Gonar
Quiet Jacksonville Under Strain After Great War Shortage
May 10 Jacksonville reports a calm city scene while the Girls department notes progress. A severe shortage causes wearers to reuse underwear and anxieties rise as naval stores and wartime duties strain daily life. Relocation of ration lines and aid stations are mentioned amid reports of hidden families and missing supplies.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Lois Fede
Kirther
Innegeoes
Jisalon Company
Dierek Daw
Ite
Eratein
Uokwte
Cloudburst near Pittsburg causes extensive damage
A May cloudburst near Pittsburg and Tarantam inflicted heavy losses, washing away bridges, destroying rail lines, and toppling telegraph poles. The Creighton railroad bridge disappeared, power and lines were torn, and widespread property damage affected homes and farms along the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittebug
Tarantam
Creighton
Russia Favors Loan Progress in China Talks
Report from Detereburg on May 10 notes official cretion s see a growing optimism about China Iowa talks. Authorities stress substantial progress toward understanding, with joint power influence shaping the pace and scope of potential accords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Detereburg
Iowa
Inogala
Sava
Lomo Gsi
Asa
Various Local Items and National References From Texas and Beyond
A garbled summary lists weather, travel, politics, and crime snippets. Mentions New York visitors in tests, Southern Municipal convention in New Orleans, British steamships carrying mules to South Africa, efforts to convene a world congress, a fatal duel incident, large land sales in Chambers County, and a Texas arson/fire query. It references Governor Sayers, Galveston events, and a deadly scissor assault by a dating boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diicksonville
New Orledge
California
New Orleans
Attics
Wali
Cya
Exac
Sayers
Galveston
Steele
Texas
Fragmented OCR Item Prompts Historic Market Bravery Debate
The readable text hints at a wartime bravery reference and unsettled pact discussions. It mentions brokers avoiding standard business and sexual stock sales, a discovery of a substantial Pure at Whe fae, and a Northern Pactile being undetermined. An article on the clairoter wr Ring Edward is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pactile
Wall Street Prices and Texas Rail Rush Face New Rules
Fragmented report notes wheat and corn decline while markets eye cautious Wall Street activity. Texas clerks adjust schedules and revise rates as immigrant labor pours in to work on railroads. Cincinnati track clash linked to tensions with rival forces. battle against Hoyas continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rate Eclerks
Texas
Pinte Seisén Oon
Texas Post Office Appointments and Discontinuations Noted
A special Texas notice lists postmaster appointments in multiple counties, including Travis, Rockwall, and Howell, with names such as W. W. Vance and J. G. Davinen. It also records post offices discontinued in Sivire Platice and Deipaer, detailing where mail will be redirected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Post
Sivire Platica
Pas Hodnty
Allamiere
Deipaer
Oded County
Ploumburg
Obe
Harrison County
Tiao Plana
Unclear historic oil well notes surface in fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads like a report on oil wells and prospecting with references to depth, signs of movement, and multiple wells. The text is garbled, hard to interpret, and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Conflicting Memoir Era Notice on Memorial Day Observance
A garbled wartime notice references July 1 events, Captain Alton of a Geveon jets unit, and Brigadier General Bentyens overseeing a Histriae for Confederate veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic. It notes political support for Memorial Day expansion and mentions improvements by Houston interests and utilities amid health and water line projects.
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Cpt
Alton
Geveon
Bentyens
Hone
Grand Army of the
Repubie Oan
Politie Alsentance
Heatheast
Texas
Houston
Reserve officer named as agent for two banks in Dallas
An unnamed individual in Hall and Montgomery counties is listed as a reserve agent for the First National Bank of Philadelphia and the National Exchange Bank of Dallas, with ties to several counties including Wall and McLennan. The text mix includes names such as James Moore, AL Yon, and Katoliion, plus various county labels and towns.
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Wall County
A Brice
San Folin
Aveta
A. Armie
Bisemith
Mukeland
Terlingua
Brewater One
Lo Stadys Armunie
Anris County
AL Trahan
McAdama
Walkie Comny
Bama Vondelph
Miriam
Libiette Counte
Cuvotle
Cierild
McLennan
Bont County
James Moore
Mlk
Montgomery County
AL Yon
Tie Girard National Bark of Philadelphia Bis Ernaptineen
First Sottenal Bank of Penpals
National Exchange Bank of Dathas
Cloudburst Roles in Wheeling Tragedy Delays Train
A cloudburst near Wheeling May 10 delayed trains and reportedly drowned several in the Wheeling area. Witnesses mention missing people near Gregesville and surrounding towns as floodwaters surged through fields and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Wheellig Crpek
Greegevilly
Gregesville
Iin
Texans Listed Staying at New York Hotels
New York May 16. The following Texans are registered at New York hotels Heaumont William M Watken Ratiy Duke Robert Kwor Sinelaly M and Tas her Herai Square Houston Morris Heelvig Imperial M M Caves New terenda Sad Atoni he ma Te seg i kaa aE Foiate Davia Ratian St Monge
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Sjochil
New York
Heaumont
Wiliam
Watken
Ratiy
Duke
Robert Kwor
Sinelaly
Altman family mourns loss in voyage tragedy
Five members of the Altman family perish in a voyage incident near Houghton. The mother Mrs. Altman, father Mr. Altman, and three daughters are reported among the deceased. Local authorities investigate the accident as relatives react to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Allah
Altman
Grant
Honesay Wolker Gad
Gaining Satisfaction Over Twenty Years With Jove’s Tasteless Tonic
Local readers recall a long standing tonic named Saul Tonic reputed to provide subtle relief and steady confidence over two decades. The brief notes its enduring presence in community life and popular culture.
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Jove
Saul
Short News Snippets From Multiple Cities
A garbled May 25 note from Chicago mentions a Tiliness Con teal train service from New Orleans to Buffalo. Denver reports Edward O. Piemeatee, aged 51, dead after a fire in Crested Butte. Chicago notes a National Skat Congress in May with new tables. Troy reports Samuel Jeren found dead in a war, unclear cause. London reports Rene Admiral Schely arriving in London en route to the United States. Laguna province is to be visited by a messurgent foater. Wichita reports J E Chandler of Lyon County found dead, likely by gunfire. San Domingo notes unrest in Moca District as insurrection grows.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Buffalo
Denver
Cote
Edward O. Piematee
Mis City
Troy
Samuel Jelren
London
Rene Admiral Sehley
United States
Mantila
Callles
Clowety Shane
Laguna
J. E. Chnadier
Nat
Fesligat
Lolinid
Oattlin
Tien
Ahd
Lynelia
San Domingo
Moca
Veta
Financial Briefs Read Outs in Paris May Ledger
In Paris a May financial brief notes exchanges and checks handled by Jon Wilge and Fentoy Xehonge von Lon. The fragment mentions handling funds and potential endorsements amid routine accounting lines. Further details are unclear in the damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
May
Jon 2H
Wilge
Fentoy Xehonge von Lon
Unclear Doser Counts in Chill Tonics Spurs Debate
Partial OCR text notes 12 doses in some chill tonics while others claim 24 to 48 doses. The fragment mentions a date and a trolley story line but lacks full context or verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hove
Tider
Unanimous Reelectm Of Officers At Augustina Session
Unclear text reports a unanimous reelectment of officers at a Cairo like session in August 1041. Names mentioned include Denver and G A Dat with titles possibly treasurer and clergy. The fragment references Evangless Lan erned and Kana Verne churches and a total firm meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Coto
Evangless Lanerned
Kana Verne
Delle
Newweden
G. A. Dat
Brancis Johnnen Bruih
Rejected Recruit Arrested Amid Thefts And Money Counts
An arrest followed reports of a rejected army recruit accused of stealing goats and equipment from a military setup. The case includes alleged financial miscounts and linked notes referencing London and New York figures, with dates in May.
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Hell
States Armyc
Army
Second Lawl
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Detroit
Drews
Petple
Bin
Foet
Chilel
Central Police
Michael Waldron
Lente Caphin
Dows
Lotees
Folrcetunn Geerge Moore
Here
Fedreil Woodie
Aloo
Ron Enepider
Mayor Maytimry
Wis
Gut
Ywoo'chek
Liudin
M’kinley
Satta Bartara
Fae
Aix
Preston
Polis
Scrotiula
Salado High School
Inindo
Texia
Mermentau
Patrick Case
Cardinal Vaughan
King
Iommond Tully
John Dillon
Corier
Poole
O'Brien
Dillon
Wyndham
Wendhanm
Te Aitaek
Victoria
Willian Redmond
Worendhietn
Peipyt
Pittsburg
United States Oil
F. A. Heitmann
F. W. Heitmann & Co
W. W. Willson
S. A. McNeely
Beaumont
J. E. McAshan
South Texas National Bank
Henry Brashear
J. L. Kirby
Sup’t Pine Land Association
Silsbee
Beaumont Oil Fields
Lucas Geyser
Treasury
Planters and Mechanics National
United States Oil CO
Wall Street
Pepor
Edward
Dijti
Tate
An Witwanen
SPORT
Cincinnati
Clash
T. P. Hoyas
Texas Matters
Whroebington
Duente
Robert J. Crow
Henderson
Lapel Anring Forents
W. Durant
Alvin
Sash Fasten
Lowvel T. Petter
Dr. Laredo
George A. Kelly
Tangview
Johotf
Waco
Cotton
Wolk Hay
James A. McRae
Color Park
Apionio
Tress
Postoffier
Kenooly Haa
Civil Service Board
Ca. Mint
Petelone
Lyton Booth
Crockett
Jamen Greer
Nelson Keck
Pearson
Martin Yriess
Blane
Bartwell McGraw
Farmeraville
Newitt F. Garrett
Bouthmayd
Jamon K
Courtney
Toelis
Gustive Schrmidt
Huiverde
Daniel Lica
Aubrey
Kieu
Rostenes Kowileos
Rie Giragide City
Lovien FL Coser
Deoleon
William FP
Kim Rockdale
Abel i
Moore
Lipscomb
Wililin Avbence
Joseph A. Varey
Origlonl Igite
Clara Serviere
Neelyite
Lery Kusell
Gohlen
J. Webb
Mooreville
Ann *' Vthach
Camron
Nancy A. Quinn
Cails
Speed
Hale
Lafayette
Adalio
Caldwell County
Silventes W. Rife
Maine
van Zane
Alex Ey
Gingley
Berne
Walpele Noebolts
Tia
Tarter
Citton
Travis County
W W. Vance
Fute
Rockwall County
J. G. Davinen
Gardeid
L. Gloeps
Heath
Rock
Veterans
Wheeling
Clothiers
Rice Hotel
DR. Hathaway
Remeoualle
Bee South
J. Newton Hathaway
M. D
Alamo Plaza
San Adil
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