Texas in the Swim First Day of Southern Industrial Convention
Philadelphia hosts the opening Southern Industrial association session with Southern delegates led by Hargrove, Longino, and Mayor Riggins of Waco Texas. Houston is highlighted by Heitman and Cortes as Texas draws investment interest while a Dallas street railway sale to Pierre Dupont group signals expansion. In Havana Cuba a vote on the Platt amendment is not reconsidered though conservatives push for delay.
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Philadelphia
Great Southern Industrial Association
Hargrove
Longino
Mississippi
Riggins
Waco
Texas
South
Houston
F. W. Heitman
H. W. Cortes
Dallas
Dallas Consolidated Electric Street Railway Company
North Dallas Circuit Railway Company
Pierre 8S. Dupont
Lorain
Ohio
Dupont
Twin City Railway Company
Fort Worth
van Ginkle
Consolidated
Denison
Houston and
Texas Central Railway
Paris
Greenville
Havana
United States
Cuba
Senor Mora del Mado
Pact Platt Amendment Talks Dominate Cabinet Session
Washington June 8 The cabinet lingered over two hours discussing Cuba and the Philippines plans A cableed reply to Governor General Wood on Platt amendment acceptance is drafted Civil government for the Philippines would be shaped under Taft commission with war department supervision Cuba's constitutional convention meets Monday to decide on Washington instructions and many delegates believe acceptance is needed to avoid dissolution The radicals now leaning toward compliance with the orders
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Washington
General Wood
Wood
Cuba
Philippines
Spooner
Taft Commission
New Mexico
Havana
Wasington
United States
Boers in Distress Prompt Prominent Boer Leaders Arrive
Rev Dr Von Brockhuizen of Pretoria and his brother Dr H J Von Brockhuizen arrive in New York to raise funds for Boer women and children in British refugee camps. He cites dire conditions and unfit food, reporting a high death rate and urging aid.
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New York
von Brockhuizen
Pretoria
South Afri
Volksraad
Kruger
H. J. von Brockhuizen
Orange Free State
Dr. von Brockhuizen
South Africa
Maxwell
Ronald P. McKenzie
von Brockhuizenavers
Cape Colony
Wheat and oats report shows smaller acreages and poor condition
Preliminary spring wheat acreage declines by about 1.2 million acres amid drought and wheat louse damage in Texas. Oats acreage also down 3.8 percent while barley area slightly shrinks. Mean June conditions are below last year’s levels across several states. In New York, machinists push for a nine hour day, with union and non‑union workers involved in a cross‑national strike effort.
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Washington
Texas
New Orleans Sent to Korean Waters Protect Americans
Trouble grows in Corea with fresh American fears. The protected cruiser New Orleans sails to safeguard American interests after a cable from Seoul official Horace Allen. Captain Sperry reports departure from Che Foo toward Chemulpo. Brown remains in office amid Korean customs tensions. American gold mining interests tied to T. Sloat Fassett of New York.
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New Orleans
Hermit Kingdom
Horace Allen
Seoul
Navy Department
C. 8. Sperry
Che Foo
Chemulpo
Allen
State Department
McLeavy Brown
Brown
Korea
T. Sloat Fassett
New York
National Editorial Association Opens Convention in Buffalo
The National Editorial association began its annual convention in Buffalo at the Temple of Music with editors from across the United States. Delegates, many with families, heard a welcome by William J. Kline and a response by J. B. Clarke. An memorial service honored deceased members. John Lymond of New Orleans spoke at the event.
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National Editorial Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Natinal Editorial Association
Temple of Music
United States
New York State Press Association
William J. Kline
J. B. Clarke
Texas
Mine Explosion At Port Royal Causes Severe Injuries
W W A Sweeney Harry Beveredge and Frank Stratton reached the mine pit mouth after an explosion near Port Royal Pennsylvania. Beveredge and Stratton are unconscious and likely to die from injuries and inhalation of flames. Sweeney reports multiple fatalities and an estimated more than thirty seven entombed.
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Port Royal
W. W. A. Sweeney
Harry Beveredge
Frank Stratton
Beveredge
Stratton
Sweeney
Beverede
Explosion in Port Royal mines leaves sixteen dead
Port Royal Pennsylvania reports sixteen deaths and seven injuries from a mine explosion at Pittsburg Coal company facilities on Monday night. Property damage runs into thousands as officials release the casualty tally.
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Port Royal
Pittsburg Coal Company
Tragic Farmhand Kills Woman Then Succumbs
Near Kingston in Rockford Illinois on June 8 Nels Nelson a farm hand shot and killed Mrs John Ledig a widow after her refusal to marry him. He seriously wounded her sister Mrs Peter Wing and died by shooting himself as an armed posse pursued him.
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Rockford
Ill
Nels Nelson
Kingston
John Ledig
Peter Wing
Starved Himself to Death In Dallas Jail
J R Philips, declared insane in county court days earlier, died in the Dallas county jail after refusing food while confined. The death follows a period of hunger strike and mental health proceedings.
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Dallas
Texas
J. R. Phillips
Fire Destroys Hamilton Paint Store and Adjoining Building
A large fire in Dallas on Elm Street destroyed the Hamilton Paint Company storehouse and an adjoining building with damage to several others. Estimated losses run about 100000 dollars with about 60000 dollars insured. Origin blamed on a dropped match in the oil room igniting flammable oils.
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Dallas
Texas
Hamilton Paint Company
Elm Street
Man Secures License To Wed Long-Lost Love In Texas
A. W. Hollowa received a license to marry Miss Rachel E. Terry in Cleburne Texas. He disclosed that twenty six years ago he was engaged to Miss Terry, a betrothal that ended when he married another woman who died. He then sought his first love and won her consent.
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Mme. Monied
Cleburne
Tex
A. W. Hollowa
Rachel E. Terry
Terry
Jacob
Killing Declared Accidental in Mexican Girl Death
Sheriff Davis and Deputy Lincoln conclude after a thorough investigation that Rosa Martinez was killed by accident. Ramon Gomez, held on suspicion of complicity, is discharged from custody in Wharton Texas.
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Wharton
Tex
Davis
A. Lincoln
Egypt
Rosa Martinez
Ramon Gomez
Hail Drifts From May Storm In Red River County
In Clarksville Texas residents report hail from the May 30 storm still lying in drifts around English in eastern Red River County. Farmer A R Moore brought in a two gallon bucket of hail eight days after the storm, while constable B S Pope reports using hail gathered from drifts to make ice cream. The hail, described as the county's most destructive, left many farmers replanting cotton where ground dried after the storm.
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Hall
Red River
Clarksville
Texas
English
A. R. Moore
B. S. Pope
Supposed Silver Find near Newton Texas
June 10 Newton County residents report a potential rich silver mine several miles west of Newton. Land owner G. W. Powell plans early development due to clear mineral signs and historical Indian knowledge, with prior indications of past work and abundant iron ore in the county.
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Newton
Texas
Newton County
G. W. Powell
Militia encampment at Camp Mabry to receive free rail transport
Adjutant General Scurry reports letters from the Houston and Texas Central and other railroads promising free transportation to the militia for the Austin encampment next month. He awaits replies from the Katy and Santa Fe before issuing the general order to assemble.
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Austin
Texas
Scurry
Houston and
Texas Central Railway
Katy
Santa Fe
Camp
Mabry
Encounter With a Wild Man in Tacoma
Police confronted a wild man on A street who broke a board into splinters and fought officers. Reinforcements freed a hammer, cuffs were snapped, and Sergeant McCoy ultimately secured both wrists. The man, a previously exhibited wild man, had been locked out of his own house.
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Tacoma
Wash
McCoy
Queen Wilhelmina seeks end to war via Hague court
Dispatch from The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina sought Emperor William’s consent to end the South African War through Hague arbitration. The German chancellor says Britain France and Russia did not ask Germany to join any endgame, while Boer mediation via The Hague is possible but not imminent. Washington notes Otero of New Mexico pursues statehood and cites large territory and population.
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Berlin
Kleines Journal Today
Hague
Wilhelmina
William
Zweibund
Driebund
France
Russia
Germany
Washington
Otero
New Mexico
New York
Prnnsylvan
Dakotas
Congress
United States Declines Joint China Indemnity Guarantee
Washington reports the government formally told foreign powers the United States cannot join a joint guarantee of China's indemnity. The note cites constitutional limits on the president and expresses concern over indemnity outcomes even if other powers proceed.
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Washington
United States
China
Tragic Farm Accident Kills 14-year-old Otis Mayo
In Lockhar Texas on June 11 a shotgun accident at Johnnie Hill's home killed Otis Mayo age about 14 instantly. Mayo and Hill, both 14 and friends, fought over a gun they believed unloaded when it discharged into Mayo’s chest. Justice Ballew conducted an inquest and ruled as fact.
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Lockhar
Texas
W. F. Callahan
Otis Mayo
Accid
Johnnie Hill
Hill
Mayo
Ballew
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Odd Fellows Hall
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