Storm Toll Mounts Across Heartland and South
A historic storm across the north central states and south notes at least 100 dead with hundreds injured and millions in property losses. Wisconsin Minnesota Arkansas Missouri Tennessee Mississippi report heavy casualties as blizzards follow the wind and hail.
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St. Louis
Northern Lakes
Gulf States
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Duluth
la Crosse
Superior
Missouri
Summerville
Texas County
Golden
Barry
Arkansas
Washington
Crawford
Barry County
Misouri
State University of Arkansas
Fayettteville
Washington County
Memphis
Tennessee
Mississippi
Francas County
Wheatley
Brinkley
Chicago
Drowned Youth in Mississippi River After Flatboat Overturned
A youth drowned in the Mississippi River when a homemade flatboat capsized due to wind while attempting to reach shelter. The incident occurred near the riverbank as the craft failed in choppy conditions.
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Mississippi River
Two Black Men Killed by Mob After Deputy Shootout
In Harrison County Texas two Black men Mose Hill and Mat Chase were taken from the jail by a mob of thirty to forty lynchers early Friday and died near a willow tree by Pope's gin. Deputy Huffman and another officer were fatally harmed in the incident. Jesse Jefferson survived. Coroner's verdict cites deaths as related to unknown parties.
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Marshall
Tex
Mark Huffman
Harrison County
Pope's Gin
Mose Hill
Mat Chase
Jesse Jefferson
Alexander Gargill
Huffman
Gargill
Cargill
Pie Jefferson
Chase
Waskom
Hill
Jefferson
Jonesville
Teague City Fire Chief Killed in Furniture Store Shooting
Dr Rex J Sloat Teague Texas veterinary surgeon and fire chief shot dead in C L Saunders & Co furniture store. One suspect Dick Ward arrested charged with the killing after a shotgun blast at close range left breast and temple, death immediate.
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Teague City
Teague
Tex
C.L. Saunders & Co
Rex J. Sloat
Dick Ward
Blacksmith dies rescuing boy from live electric wire
Ignatius J Raif a young blacksmith was electrocuted while trying to free a barefoot boy from a burning live wire on Montgomery avenue. Six year old Adolph Reiss was shocked and engulfed by flames but survived.
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Houston
Tex
Ignatius J. Raif
Montgomery Avenue
Adolph Reiss
Three Women Drowned in Little Wichita River at Henrietta
Three women, Mrs. J. E. Lebus and two young women, Kathrine Weaver and Bazelle Ellis, were swept by a strong undercurrent into a deep hole while bathing in the Little Wichita River at Henrietta on Thursday afternoon. Six or more girls watched helplessly as the trio drowned.
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Henrietta
Tex
Wichita River
J. E. Lebus
Katherine Weaver
Bazelle Ellis
Hearne Cattle Shipped to St Louis
Hearne Texas reports the last cattle shipment for the season. All cattle on feed here for months were sent to St Louis, with fifteen train cars in the final consignment loaded Saturday.
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Hearne
Tex
St. Louis
All Kinds of Vegetables at Calvert Market
Market offers a wide variety of vegetables in Calvert Texas with abundant supply and low prices. Recent heavy rains have damaged gardens and boosted local harvests.
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Calvert
Tex
Abdul Hamid IIs Deposition Ends Reign in Constantinople
In Constantinople Abdul Hamid II is deposed after the Fetva and assembly demand, with Mehmed Rechad Effendi named as sultan. The sultan accepts the will of Allah as the decree is read, promising to guard the sacred law. Abdul Hamid, 33 years on the throne, bounds to live at Cheraghan as he dies where born.
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Constantinople
Elk al Islam
Mehmed Rechad Effendi
Rechad
Abdul Hamid
Prince Rechad
Silek Ul Islam
Shiek
Allah
National Assembly
Abdul Hamid II
Yilviz
Cheraghan
Europe
Onion Market Slump Triggers Planting Change In Laredo
The market shows onion prices halved from $1.50 to 60 cents per bushel in three weeks due to overproduction and rapid shipment. More than 1,500 cars have left Laredo, with Mr. Campbell predicting reduced onion acreage and shift to other truck crops unless shipments are regulated to raise profits.
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Laredo
Mr. Campbell
Campbell
Indian Service Officer Bans Peyote Bean Shipment Near Laredo
William Johnson, chief special officer of the United States Indian Service, conducted a covert investigation in Laredo uncovering the bean gathering point at Los Ojuelos near the Texas-Mexican road thirty miles from Laredo. He destroyed about 200,000 peyote mescal beans bought and shipped to Indian tribes by two large Laredo firms, burning them in a large bonfire after paying $2.50 per 1000.
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Laredo
Tex
William Johnson
United States Indian Service
Los Ojuelos
Lorado
Farm demonstration expert promotes farmer merchant ties in Madisonville
Madisonville Texas government farm demonstration expert John O Allen visits the county and voices enthusiasm for business men meeting to strengthen merchant farmer ties. He is a successful practical farmer and believes closer commercial relations will yield benefits.
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Madisonville
Tex
John O. Allen
Allen
Navarro Refining Company Crafts Monday Oil Gain
PetroliaTex Navarro Refining company reported a fine gas well brought in Monday morning while the Producers reported a fine well at noon producing oil gas and water from the derrick top.
Cotton Sale Report From Coupland Farmers
Coupland Texas residents John and Joe Stiba delivered 166 bales of cotton west of Coupland and sold the crop at a good price a few days earlier.
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Coupland
Tex
John
Joe Stiba
Lockhart approves $50,000 road bonds in high margin vote
In Lockhart Texas Precinct No 1 voters backed a $50,000 road bond issue by a large majority. Early returns show roughly eight to one in favor though results were not yet complete.
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Lockhart
Tex
Oklahoma buyer acquires Taft ranch in Texas
San Antonio reports J. G. Gandy of Supply Oklahoma purchased 1 400 acres of the Taft ranch at 25 dollars per acre for conservation.
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San Antonio
Tex
J. G. Gandy
Supply
Okla
Mob Routs Jail to Hang Black man in Tyler incident
A Black man identified as Jim Hodge was seized from Tyler jail and hanged by a mob after abducting 18 year old Winnie Harmon on a farm three miles southeast of Tyler. Authorities and volunteers hunted for the suspect as hundreds gathered. troops arrived two hours later.
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Tyler
Tex
Winnie Harmon
Jim Hodge
International & Great Northern
Miss Harmon
Ieaca Saesiie
Ieaca Saesiie Led Back To the Ves Whe* Feany van Teed Wornd, To the Jail Iana
Had to Replant Cotton in Missouri City TX
Dry weather hinders crops with many fields needing replanting due to poor stands. Corn is in excellent condition and needs rain. Potatoes are in fine shape and expected to yield well if rainfall improves.
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Missouri City
Tex
Boll weevil control by early cutting of cotton stalks in Texas
W C Welborn of the Texas Experiment Station outlines a 1908 bulletin proposing cutting cotton stalks with green balls in mid October to deprive boll weevils of breeding sites. The method aims to save more cotton, costs about 15 cents an acre, and could boost yields if adopted with legal backing and possible incentives.
Cotton chopping to start next week at Taylor area
Taylor Texas farmers say cotton chopping will begin next week. Last Friday hail caused some damage near town south of Taylor but not enough to destroy the cotton and corn stands.
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Taylor
Tex Farmera
Woman attacked near Tyler in Sneed chapel area
Miss Etta Paul residing two miles south of Tyler in Sneed chapel community was seized on her back gallery by an unidentified assailant, jerked from the house, and struck with a bottle, leaving her unconscious for hours. Washington county potato crop moving fast with large shipments and good prices reported.
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Tyler
Tex
Etta Paul
Brenham
Washington County
Beans and Potatoes Do Well in Caldwell Weather
Caldwell Texas reports warm, ideal conditions after a cold spell. Beans and Irish potatoes are growing well and ready for market sooner than usual.
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Caldwell
Tex
Wynn well in Sour Lake produces 150-barrel gusher
The Wynn well at Sour Lake Texas came in as a gusher on Saturday and is flowing at about 150 barrels per day.
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Sour Lake
Tex
Farmers Union Warehouse Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
In Gonzales Texas the regular annual meeting of stockholders was held at the courthouse. Manager's report approved and a substantial dividend declared. Officers elected: George Minear president E A Minear treasurer H A Porter secretary and directors George Minear E A Minear H A Porter W G May A Jahn J L Mooney and A Jungerman.
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Gonzales
Tex
Farmers’ Union Warehouse Company
Court House
George Minear
E. A. Minear
H. A. Porter
W. G. May
A. Jahn
J. L. Mooney
A. Jungerman
Crops Look Well Across The Country In Cold Clear Spell
In Flatonia Texas crops look well after a cold clear spell and farmers report a need for rain for corn and cotton. The national outlook remains favorable for crops overall.
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Flatonia
Tex
Fire Disaster Ends. Post Office Moves in Palacios
Palacios Texas reports the Sunday fire is under control with operations restored. The post office has been moved and mail service resumed with minimal delay. Loss estimated at 60000 dollars.
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Palacios
Tex
Sam
Brenham Creamery Produces Mass Butter and Seeds Expansion
The Brenham creamery produced 10,822 pounds of butter in April and paid farmers $2,334.75. The facility is to be enlarged to increase capacity and efficiency.
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Brenham
Tex
Fair stands of corn and cotton on local plantations
Alleyton Texas reports show stands of corn and cotton on nearby plantations despite recent cold and protracted weather conditions. Local growers assess yields and plan fieldwork for the season.
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Alleyton
Tex
Unclear Health Conditions Reported Over Thirty Five Years
Fragmentary text notes long standing medical conditions with unclear details and no clear outcome or dates. No named individuals or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
San Juan Ranch Sold for 250000 in Hidalgo County
The San Juan ranch in Hidalgo county once owned by Sheriff Closner has sold to O. M. Pratt of Superior Wisconsin for 250000. The 22056 acre property lies in the Rio Grande valley and is one of the oldest ranches there. Pratt plans a large sugar plantation on the land.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Juan
Closner
Hidalgo County
O. M. Pratt
Superior
Wis
Rio Grande Valley
Final meeting seals Uvalde & Crystal City railroad deal
In Uvalde Texas promoters accept a $50 000 bonus and right of way for the Uvalde and Crystal City railway. The contract is signed and work starts immediately with a goal to complete and operate by January 1 1910.
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Uvalde, Tex
Uvalde & Crystal City
Pecan crop outlook worsens after freeze in Brownwood
Brownwood Texas reports a bleak pecan crop as a recent cold snap after buds appeared. Bayou bottom trees show extensive damage with most trees lacking green leaves.
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Brownwood
Tex
Bayou
Wind Storm Ravages Texarkana With Heavy Damage
A severe wind storm hit Texarkana Texas on Monday afternoon, lasting about twenty minutes. The near tornado force winds toppled or damaged many small frame buildings and outhouses across the town, causing widespread destruction.
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Texarkana
Tex
Drowned Pumpman Found Near Port Arthur Vessel
The crew of the steamship Oklahoma found the drowned body of pumpman Thos O Flanity beside the vessel Monday. He had come to Port Arthur with the ship and vanished Sunday evening.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Oklahoma
O’flanity
Impersonation alleged in Houston felony theft charge
Affidavits filed in Justice McDonald's court by John S. Bonner charging two parties with impersonating him and obtaining use of his $4,000 auto from the Houston Motor Car Company garage Saturday night in a felony theft case.
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Houston
Tex
Justice McDonald's Court
John 8S
Bonner
Houston Motor Car Company
Dead Man Found Near Nacogdoches Texas
A dead man was found near Douglass ten miles from Nacogdoches. He appears to have been dead several days. Officers went to the scene to investigate.
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Nacogdoches
Tex
Douglass
Negro杀害妻子案在德州拉格兰治发生
尼氏亨利威尔逊居于温彻斯特附近，周一中午杀死其妻后向警察投降。威尔逊声称为意外。
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Prop
F. W. Lueke
Roprietor
Moulton Bottling Works
Wma. Schmidt
Echo Springs
Jersey
Moulton, Texas
Joe E. Richter
Turkey
Petrolia
Taft Ranch
Lufkin
George Burkley
Lingo
Houston East and West Texas
Angelina River
Abe Hilton
Burkley
Galveston
New York
M. Cotton Bulletin
Texas Experiment Station AT
College Station
San Juan Ranch
Uvalde’s
la Grange
Henry Wilson
Winchester
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