Deplorable Accident Kills Boy With Unloaded Gun
In Waxahachie Texas two Keesee brothers aged 14 and 12 hunting returned home. The younger took down a gun left unattended after shells were removed. When the elder grabbed the gun the younger warned he would not shoot anyone but the elder pulled the trigger. The gunshot killed the younger boy instantly. Funeral held the next day amid widespread grief.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Ovilla
Sidney
Jinks Keesee
George S. Keesee
Valley of Death Officers Shot Straight
Police report two officers were wounded in a tense confrontation described as a straight gunfire exchange in the Valley of Death. The incident left both officers injured, with details pending official statements and ongoing investigation by authorities.
Woman in the Case shoots self after dramatic chase
On a snow covered road near Prospect Butler County the Biddles flee in a sleigh after eight Pittsburg officers. Mrs Soffel fires from the sleigh and wounds herself. Edward Biddle is dying and John Biddle injured. The pursuit ends near McClure's barn with a gun battle at close range.
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Pittsburg
Edward Biddle
John Biddle
Peter K. Soffel
Prospect
Butler County
McClure
Perrsville
Butler
Seriff
Biddles
Mount Chestnut
Mt. Chestnut
Edward Bicle
Mine Explosion Claims Seventy Six Dead. Bodies Recovered
A mine disaster has resulted in seventy six confirmed deaths with recovery of many bodies ongoing. Emergency crews work at the scene as officials assess causes and safety measures.
Deadly mine disaster at Hondo coal shaft in Coahuila
Details emerge of a catastrophic explosion in mine No 6 of the Coahuila Coal company at Hondo, 70 miles southwest of Eagle Pass. More than 100 workers were in the shaft. 76 bodies recovered so far with no survivors. Most were Mexican. a few Chinese. Gas and naked light ignition blamed. No 6 is the deepest entrance opened recently.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Hondo
Mexico
Tey
Coahuila Coal Company
No. 6
C. P. Huntington
Mexican International Railroad
Fire At Waterbury Wipes Out City Block
A major blaze in Waterbury Connecticut began in the Reid and Hughes Dry Goods store on Bank Street and rapidly destroyed a large portion of the business district. Two people died as flames spread across streets and gutted the Salvaton Army barracks, drug stores, and the Masonic temple. Insurance estimates place damage well over a million dollars with no quick stop in sight.
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Waterbury
Conn
Exchange Place
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Bank Street
Reid & Hughes Company
Salvation Army
Ryan & Fitzmaurice
Cannon & Webster’s Drug
Davis’ Cigar
J. B. Mullings & Sons
South Mai Street
Masonic Temple
Franklin House
Grand Street
Fire at Rockdale Barn Causes Loss in Early Morning Blaze
Fire at Mrs. Dr. A. C. Isaacs barn in Rockdale Texas destroyed the structure with damages estimated between 500 and 600 dollars. The 3:20 a m blaze forced the removal of vehicles harness and horses. origin blamed on a man described as a negro lodging in the building.
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Rockdale
Texas
A. C. Isaacs
Death by Own Action and Divorce in Prussia
A German statistician links divorce to suicide and mental breakdown. In Prussia 348 divorced women per million kill themselves versus 2x1 for married women. many who do not suicide go mad. In Berg asylum records 8024 divorced individuals contrast with 283 married, 416 celibates, and 76 widows.
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Prussia
Berg
American peanut faces competition in French market
In France the American peanut competes with Indian peanuts and الجزائرian imports as trays and markets show growing acceptance for US products in 1920s era trade.
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France
India
Giers
Persian Americ aneering storm report fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a weather event or military reference in Persia with mentions of American entities. Details are unclear, but the text indicates multiple storm or hurricane like terms and potential foreign involvement.
Howston or Hewston Sam Houston name debate
The Utica Herald notes a pronunciation dispute for Sam Houston. New Yorkers prefer Howston while a New York law partner of Houston claimed Hewston. The piece jokes about asking directions to Howston Street in Manhattan and labels both pronunciations in circulation.
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Sam Houston
Howston
Hewston
New York City
Britain’s Steel Output Climbs Over Four Decades
In forty years Great Britain produced about 40 million tons of steel, roughly one third of the world’s total steel output, underscoring Britain’s prominent role in global industry.
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Great Britain
U S Cotton Exports Reach 3.2 Billion Pounds
The United States exported about 3 200 590 448 pounds of cotton in the last year. The figure highlights strong foreign demand and compares with prior totals. Major buyers and ports are noted in accompanying data.
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United States
Fire destroys two story Denison home. losses run high
In Denison Texas on February 1 a two story residence owned by J F Reid and occupied by Tony Golke burned down. Reid's loss is about 3000 with 1500 insured. Golke saved one trunk and claims about 1800 loss with 800 insured. Adjacent home of J J Hiser sustained about 300 in damage with full coverage.
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Denison
Texas
J. F. Reid
Tony Golke
Reid
Golke
J. J. Hiser
Progress on Texas Mexican road widening toward standard gauge
Corpus Christi Texas February 3. Widening of the roadbed to convert the Texas Mexican road to standard gauge is advancing with speed. New rails and ties have arrived for the track laying, and by June rapid transit is expected to begin on a standard gauge line, replacing the cannon ball service.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Cme
Lawmaker Attacks Oleomargarine Bill Impact on Texas Industries
Representative Larleson spoke during the oleomargarine bill debate in Washington, opposing the tax but backing labeling for brand differentiation. He warned the cotton seed oil and cattle sectors in his district could be harmed, noting Texas leads in cotton and cattle shares and criticizing the bill’s backers.
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Washington
Larleson
Houston
Texas
United States
Conference on Schley appeal before the president
Admiral Evans Captain Clark and Commander Wainwright spent several hours with the president at the White House on the Schley court of inquiry appeal. The president’s decision is not expected soon and he plans further conferences with senior officers who testified. He admitted no callers during the day and invited attendees to luncheon.
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Eral
Admiral Schley
Stafford Will Case Ends with Out of Court Settlement
In Dallas on February 3 the Stafford contest case was withdrawn as the second trial began when counsel announced a settlement reached out of court. The will left $100000 in property to distant relatives, skipping the wife without apparent cause. Ms. Stafford.
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William M. Kellett
Callie R. Trice
McLennan County
P. W. Hazelwood
Charles Rogan
Margaret G. Lord
New York Life Insurance Company
Galveston
Janes
Dallas
Stafford
Wharton Executors File Deed for 1139 Acres Rice Land
Yesterday the Pierce estate executors filed a deed with County Clerk Brooks transferring 1139 acres in Wharton county to F F Ketterm an of Rock Rapids Iowa for 11793 dollars. Lands will be used for upland rice and farming success attracts new investors daily.
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Clerk Brooks
F. F. Ketterman
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Wharton County
Young Griffo Nearly Frozen in Chicago Lot
Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo was found near death in a vacant Chicago lot close to the Bridewell. His hands and feet were frozen and surgeons fear amputation. Once a celebrated prizefighter, he has fallen on hard times and is penniless.
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Griffo
Chicago
Albert Griffiths
Brackenridge's New Yacht Reaches Corpus Christi
The large three masted pleasure yacht Navidad arrives in Corpus Christi from Lake Charles in charge of Captain Will Anderson. Built for Colonel J T Brackenridge of Austin, the vessel is among the staunchest and most commodious yachts on the Texas coast and cost about 6000 dollars.
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Brackenridge
Corpus Christi
Texas
Lake Charles
J. T. Brackenridge
Austin
Will Anderson
Navidad of
Western Europe's gales followed by heavy storms
The recent gales gave way to heavy storms across western Europe causing heavy shipping losses along Spain’s coast. Forty lives were reported lost in Italian shipwrecks. A German bark stranded on St Martin Rock off Sicily and was broken up before lifeboat crews arrived. the crew perished.
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London
Europe
Spain
St. Martin Rock
Sicilly Islands
Fire destroys two story Greenville home of local cashier
Greenville Texas February 3 The two story residence of D W Gregory local cashier for the Cotton Belt burned yesterday evening Loss on building and household goods 3500 insurance 2300
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Greenville
Texas
D. W. Gregory
Admiral Schley Visits Jackson Tomb in Nashville
Admiral and Mrs Schley braved the cold to visit the Hermitage tomb of Andrew Jackson twelve miles from Nashville. A special train carried the party from Nashville at 1030 AM. They met a committee from the Ladies Hermitage Association and were escorted to the brick church where Jackson worshiped. The services drew a large Hermitage district turnout and the visitors held a levee as the congregation filed by to greet them.
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Admiral Schley
Nashville
Tenn
Very Severe Blizzard Hits Sandy Hook Coast
New York reports a blizzard since sundown with winds over sixty miles per hour at Sandy Hook. The steam pilot boat New York returned and anchored as electric lighted buoys were extinguished due to heavy seas grounding cables. The OCR note mentions tropical orange growth elsewhere.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Highlands
Evangelist Marshall Read Letters on Model Youth in Marlin
At 3 pm in the armory Evangelist Marshall read 100 letters from local youths. Young women described a model man and young men described a model woman. A large crowd attended, and the letters were highly entered and believed to prompt self study among the city’s young people.
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Marlin
Texas
Armory
Evangelist Marshall
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