Seven Nations Represented by Ambassadors in Washington
The diplomatic corps is a leading feature of Washington society with seven governments serving here Germany Russia Mexico Italy Great Britain Austria Hungary and France. Ambassadors rank after the vice president and before the cabinet and include Lord Pauncefote's successor Dr von Holleben who is on leave. Baron von Sternburg and Count Cassini head German and Russian missions while Mme Jusserand hails from American parents and M Jusserand leads France. The article notes personal ties and long ties to the United States shaping these relations.
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Ngton
Washington
Germany
Russia
Mexico
Italy
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
France
Lord Pauncefote
von Holleben
Legation
Theodore Roosevelt
Count Cassini
England
America
Kentucky
California
Baroness von Sternburg
East
Pekin
Mme. Jusserand
Paris
M. Jusserand
New York
Oil tests and fires sweep Texas towns in 1900s style report
Test well near Sherman searches for oil while Belton leases waterworks for years. Huntsville inmate Wright Terry jailed for murder. Cattle at Hillsboro perish after dynamite exposure. Davis lease oil well at Corsicana. George Porter stabbed in Fort Worth after fight. West residence of J. E. Yeargin destroyed by fire. Bank of Emers authorized with 25000 capital. Knights of Pythias formed at Carrollton with 26 members. G. W. Riddle becomes president of Stephenville bank. Pampila Rocha arrested at Cameron for last September killing. Albert McCullough recaptured at Durant after jail escape. Temple cotton fire destroys 100 bales causing 6000 loss. Fort Worth brick masons strike settled at 70 cents hourly. Madrilene ship fire at Port Arthur injures 200 bales. Morgan depot fire wipes out building and records. Ellis Stone bonds 5000 in Sherman over Ben L. Thompson killing. Tweedy buys 10000 acres along river near Knickerbocker. Infant of B. F. Garlington dies after scalding. D. Kidder appointed to mark Texas New Mexico boundary. Mexican International train near Eagle Pass derailed. eng John Fowler hurt. Rev. George McAdam named Fort Worth university president. Handy killed by falling tree near Chandler. State Health Officer seeks leprosy funds for Southwest Texas. Former officials face court over fee bill. Adelina Patti to tour U S with Dallas and Houston stops. Grayson county local option case before Supreme Court.
China Refuses Russian Manchuria Demands in Open Door Debate
London reports China formally rejects Russia's Manchuria evacuation terms. Conger protests two points aiming to protect American interests, including open ports and foreign employment rules. Paris dispatches say U S stance is to safeguard commercial rights while avoiding alliance against Russia.
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London
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Conger Ie
Pekin
Conger
Nate
Prince Ching
Russia
China
Mukden
Taku-Shan
United States
Zelaya’s Reign of Terror Reported from Mexico City
Don Rafael Pacheco arrived in Mexico City with tales of a reign of terror under President Zelaya of Nicaragua. He alleges Zelaya’s popularity masked a brutal internal policy marked by oppression and coercive measures, citing foreign policy as liberal but domestic actions as severe.
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Mexico City
Rafael Pacheco
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Senor Pacheco
Castro
Nicaragua Unrest and Executions Stir Public Outcry
The report claims Castro's 16 year old daughter was jailed in a dark cell while a humane physician who visited her was imprisoned. Executions are followed by funeral pyres, with ashes scattered as a warning. Senor Pacheco’s revelations spark much comment and fuel rumors Zelaya could be overthrown soon.
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Castro
Senor Pacheco
Nicaragua
Zelaya
The Growers Aroused Over Manchuria Threat
Cotton manufacturers and Southern growers appeal to Secretary of State Hay to influence the United States to block Russia from absorbing Manchuria. They warn that without open door access to China for cotton goods the industry would suffer.
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Washington
Hay
South
Manchuria
China
Russia
United States
Fire destroys Brunson and Union Clothing Building in Columbus
A morning blaze in Columbus caused major damage to the Brunson and Union Clothing Company building at High and Long streets and other structures, with total losses around 600000 dollars. Fire captain Daniel Lewis of engine company No 11 was killed when trapped by a falling wall and his body burned in the ruins.
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Columbus
Ohio
Brunson and Union Clothing Company
High
Long Streets
Nicholas
Daniel Lewis
Revision of Faith Gains Support in Presbyterian Body
Rev Dr W H Roberts stated clerk of the Presbyterian general assembly announced that two thirds of Presbyterians voted in favor of revising the confession of faith and declaratory statement on chapters 3 and 10. The measure will be decided by the next general assembly meeting in Los Angeles next month.
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Philadelphia
W. H. Roberts
Presbyterian General Assembly
New Orleans Cotton Port Hit by Screwmen Dispute
New Orleans has temporarily shut its cotton port as vessels load but no new cargoes are engaged. Screwmen work on the levee but will stop once current cotton is stowed, until a permanent treaty ends the stalemate. Daniel J. Keefe has declined to welcome mediation.
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New Orleans
Daniel J. Keefe
Wellauke
St Louis Investors to Test Cherokee County Iron Deposits
St Louis capitalists led by William L Grace travel to New Birmingham Texas to test Cherokee county iron ore for potential investment. They lease the state furnace to run scientific ore tests after securing privileges for using the Alcalde furnace at the Renticnty site, aiming to buy furnaces and develop Texas ore into steel or high grade structural iron.
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New Birmingham
Texas
William L. Grace
St. Louis
Cherokee County
Star and Crescent
Grace
Austin
Ferkins
Guinn
Renticntiony
Secee
Thinto Steel
United States
St Louis
Carnegie Donation Honored by Netherlands Minister
Washington April 27 Baron Gevers the Netherlands minister expressed the government's gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for his gift of 1 500 000 to fund a temple for the international court of arbitration at The Hague The letter dated April 25 1903 praises Carnegie's munificence and the effort to substitute justice and goodwill for war.
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Washington
Baron Gevers
Netherlands
Andrew Carnegie
The
Hague
Holland
Bales in Transit Diversion Amid Shipping Delays at New Orleans
About 30,000 bales are engaged for loading with at least 300,000 more expected to pass New Orleans. Ships are being diverted to Eastern ports and Galveston as fear of a deadlock grows. Vessel agents reroute steamers to other ports for cargoes.
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New Orleans
Galveston
Quarantine Boards Unite on Disinfection Policy
Dr. Tabor of Texas approves changes to Galveston quarantine rules. Louisiana, Texas, and Mobile health boards merge their disinfection policy. Changes were decided at a February 15 conference. baggage disinfection at Cuban ports is eliminated.
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New Orleans
Tabor
Texas
Galveston
Louisiana
Mobile
Souchon
Man shoots wife in Lake Village. later dies in jail
A. J. Drumright of Lake Village fired on his wife last night and she died this morning. He is in jail after a quarrel over money. The family also includes a son and a daughter. Mrs Drumright survived a knee wound but died from the shock.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Gazette
Lake Village
A. J. Drumright
Drumright
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Sewer Tax for New Orleans Board
The Louisiana supreme court affirmed the act creating the New Orleans sewerage and water board and its two mill sewerage tax. The ruling clears a barrier to starting work on the $15,090,000 sewerage system in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Supreme Court
Mineola Youth Dies From Wound, Lockjaw and Blood Poison
Tom Brotherton 21, a box factory worker who arrived from Tennessee weeks ago, died yesterday from blood poisoning and lockjaw after a thumb injury at the factory. He was interred by Mineola’s Odd Fellows lodge yesterday afternoon.
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Mineola
Texas
Tom Brotherton
Tennessee
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Discovery of smallpox germ by Dr William T Councilman
The Globe reports Harvard Medical School pathologist Dr William Thomas Councilman has identified the germ causing smallpox. Physicians aware of his work call it a landmark achievement in medical history rivaling ether’s discovery. Details will be presented to medical men Tuesday evening by the discoverer.
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Boston
Mass
the Globe
William Thomas Councilman
Shattuck
Harvard Medical School
Councilman
Decoration Day Observed in Alvin Under Daughters and Veterans
In Alvin Texas a Decoration Day service was held yesterday at 5 p m at the Christian church under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy assisted by the Veterans and Sons of Veterans. The program included addresses readings and songs appropriate to the occasion.
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Alvin
Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans and Sons of Vetieans
Christian Church
Revival At Timpson Methodist Church Draws Big Interest
Rev. G. E. Camer on of Henderson leads a revival at Timpson Methodist Church with large congregations. The meeting has been underway only a few days but many have professed conversion. It will continue about eleven days, through the first Sunday in May.
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Timpson
Texas
G. E. Cameron
Henderson
Mysterious disappearance of mail pouch at Knoxville post office
A canvas mail pouch with four registered packages vanished from the Knoxville post office last night after Route Agent J. P. Boger briefly left the pouch at a telephone. Two unfamiliar men were seen in the office shortly before the robbery. Police seek clues.
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Knoxville
Tenn
J. P. Boger
Salisbury
N. C
Burglary Strikes El Paso Residence On Myrtle Avenue
In El Paso a burglary at A. P. Coles residence on Myrtle avenue occurred yesterday morning. Thieves entered through the kitchen by smashing a window and stole diamonds valued at 2000 from a private bedroom. Police began investigations but no clues have been found as detectives sweep the city.
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el Paso
Texas
A. P. Coles
Myrtle Avenue
Atlanta Scores Two Points Cotton mill and bank
Atlanta Texas reports a new cotton oil mill and a national bank secured this week, boosting civic pride as residents celebrate the economic gains.
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Atlanta
Texas
Farmer Seriously Injured After Wagon Falls on York Road
Thorndale Texas Theodore Bach am a farmer was found on the road west of town yesterday morning nearly dead. He had fallen from a load of wood and the wagon wheels passed over his chest causing serious internal injuries. Doctors fear he may not recover.
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Thorndale
Texas
Theodore Bacham
Fire destroys ten business houses in Lovelady
A early morning blaze in Lovelady Texas destroyed ten business houses in the business district within an hour and a half. The two story Gantt store housed the fire origin. Winds from the north powered rapid spread as merchants rushed wares to safety. Losses total about 23000 dollars with only 6500 dollars insured and 4500 in old line companies plus 200 in Texas companies.
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Lovelady
Texas
J. P. Gantt
Prohibition Campaign in Cass County Texas
Prohibition supporters in Cass County Atlanta Texas push an August election in precincts 4 and 7 to decide the county wide issue. Backers expect a favorable outcome as the movement gains momentum.
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Cass County
Atlanta
Texas
Quarrels Grow Before They Ripen
A brief aphorism notes that many disputes arise prematurely, suggesting restraint and patience when handling disagreements. The statement emphasizes timing and wisdom in weighing conflicts before escalation.
Governor's Survey Finds Deepening Harbor Bar at Aransas Pass
Governor Wheeler reports a government survey at Aransas Pass shows the harbor bar depth changing by sixteen feet. A government engineer aided the survey as the site for a wharf to be built for harbor improvement work by the United States government.
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Aransas Pass
Texas
Wheeler
United States
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