Navy growth urged as urgent national policy
Washington officers argue for immediate naval expansion with four to five new 16 000 ton battleships. Dayton, fresh from Europe, says 13 000 ton ships are inadequate and cites German naval buildup as motivation. The piece contrasts Britain progress, French torpedo experiments, and the Monroe doctrine concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Basbors
Congress
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
Darling
Dayton
Europe
Mr. Dayton
Germany
Fatherland
South America
England
France
Louisiana
Connecticut
Acme
When the Boarders Went
A humorous tale of summer boarders leaving a household after quarrels over cleanliness, coffee, and petty mishaps. Mr. Higgins recalls Mandy’s schemes, Mrs. Smith’s demands, and a disruptive child, ending with the abrupt departure of the boarders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Higgins
Mandy
Smith Young
Indictments for Excess Land Holdings in Vinita
The U S grand jury at Vinita Indian Territory returned fifty five indictments against a Cherokee citizen for holding more land than his pro rata share. The panel also indicted many others for excess holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
I. T
United States
Chickasaw Legislature Quorum Reached in Denison
In Denison Texas on October 17 both chambers of the Chickasaw legislature again reached a quorum after a slow start to the week. Only the school and finance committees met, but prospects for action by those panels look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Prouty Sells Paper and Returns to Guthrie
Frank G. Prouty editor of the Sterling Star has sold the paper and returned to Guthrie to live. It is believed he will start another paper in a Katy or Fort Smith and Western town. Prouty serves as secretary of the Territorial Editorial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Prouty
Guthrie
Sterling Star
Hhas
Katy
Fort Smith and Western
Prouty
Territorial Editorial Association
Scarlet Fever Fatality in Karnes City Child Dies
Gra cie, daughter of Mr. Robert Derum, died here yesterday evening from scarlet fever after several days of illness. It is believed the disease was contracted from Mexican children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnes City
Texas
Gracie
Robert Derum
Cotton Crop Poor as Weevils Threaten Texas Prairie
Rosenberg Texas October 17 cotton is coming in slowly and near a failure on the prairie with boll weevil favored. A hail storm caused little damage yesterday afternoon a rain followed and a norther now grips the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberg
Texas
Negro Killed by Lightning Near Angleton
Angleton Texas Oct 17 yesterday afternoon between 4 and 5 o clock Charles Wood a negro was struck and instantly killed about a mile and a half above Angleton. He had been to town from the country and was on his way home during a thunderstorm. No burns or marks were visible on his body. The horse he rode was also instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angleton
Texas
Charles Wood
Cabinet Meeting Yields No Public Concerns
In Washington on October 17, four cabinet members present Attorney General Knox and Secretaries Moody Shaw and Root discussed minor post office investigation phases. Officials stated the matter was not of public concern and nothing significant was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
Moody
Shaw
Root
Post Office
Miner files location claim for ledge near Pine Swamp
Lake Charles Louisiana October 17 J W Vandorn of land northeast of the city filed a mineral location claim with the clerk for unoccupied land in Pine Swamp 28 miles northeast He says he uncovered a ledge of lead and river ore while digging Vandorn is an old miner and his story has drawn interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
J. W. Vandorn
Pine Swamp
Vandorn
Governor Turney Dying in Nashville Tennessee
Reports from Winchester Tennessee indicate Ex Gov Peter L Turney remains critically ill and unconscious with family prepared for a summons to his bedside at any moment in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turney
Nashville
Tenn
Winchester
Peter
Gen Gobin snubs player who called on straight flush
A tale from Wilkes Barre during a coal strike recounts General Gobin’s disdain for a poker player who called a straight flush. The comic incident ends with Gobin ordering the man put out, saying he would not receive someone who did not know better than to call on such a hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Gobin
Gobin
Pennsylvania National Guard
Wilkesbarre
Philadelphia
Gen Gobin
New York Times
Green Graves
Poem reflecting on quiet graves in sunlit lime tree shade. The speaker contrasts the stillness of the sleepers with the living, wondering about dreams and the unchanging rest of those beneath the grass.
White Man's Country Sugar Bounty Policy
The article notes a government bounty to promote sugar grown by white labor in Australia as part of making the country a white man’s nation. It cites last year’s sugar crop of 100000 tons with seven tenths produced by Kanaka labor and implies policy aims to shift labor toward white workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
French Tobacco Profits Reported by Government
The French government employs 1,550 men and 15,000 women in state tobacco manufactories and nets a yearly profit of 409 million francs.
Victim of Cigarettes Drives Cincinnati Youth Crazy
A Cincinnati youth, after smoking forty cigarettes daily for six months, is driven to madness as a result of heavy tobacco use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fifteen New Yellow Fever Cases Reported in Laredo
In Laredo Texas on October 19 fifteen new yellow fever cases appeared in the city and on nearby ranches with three additional deaths. Health officials stock 1000 water barrels treated with oil to prevent mosquito breeding. no standing water remains in the city after recent rains as Consul Garrett shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lareodo
Texas
Laredo
Consul Garrett
Dynamite Incident Halts Waco Trolley Ride
In Waco Texas on October 19 a car crossing Sanger avenue belt line hit a dynamite cartridge causing a detonation at a ravine bridge. Bridge timbers shattered the ground split, trolley wires were cut, and a switch tongue was removed. Motormen on strike deny involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Sangers Avenue
Povident Hill
South Fourth
Speight Streets
British Battleships Prince George and Hannibal Towed into Ferrol
The British battleships Prince George and Hannibal were towed into Ferrol Spain on October 19 after a collision during naval maneuvers off Cape Finisterre. Prince George suffered heavy damage while Hannibal sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrol
Spain
Prince George
Hannibal
Cape Finistere
Pearls Found in Wabash River at Maurie Illinois
In Maurie White county Illinois residents along the Wabash River are finding valuable pearls in the river bed. Local mussel shells are being gathered and sold at about $15 a ton while pearls vary in value from $10 to $250. Some workers reportedly collect a ton per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Carbondale
Ill
Maurie
White County
Texarkana Dry Goods Firm Passes Into Bankruptcy
Texarkana Ark Oct 19 The dry goods house of B H Williams on East Broad street closed late Saturday night The owner filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy before Referee Sevier who named A W Scruggs as receiver and Oct 29 as sale date Assets listed at 25000 with liabilities slightly above that amount
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
B. H. Williams
East Broad Street
Sevier
A. W. Scruggs
Body of Archbishop Kain Returns to St Louis
The funeral procession arrived from Baltimore to St Louis at Union Station. The body is laid in state at the old cathedral after a wake at the archbishopric residence. The funeral is planned for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Kain
Baltimore
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Union Station
Old Cathedral
Train derailment kills man near Atlanta
A southbound Southern Railway freight train derailed about thirty five miles north of Atlanta early yesterday morning killing John Fagala. No other injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Railway
John Fagala
Pacific Express Resume Handling Perishables
Kansis City Missouri reports the Pacific Express strike had limited impact with the company announcing it will resume handling perishable goods today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansis City
Pacific Express
Alaskan boundary decision seen as modest gain for Canada
The Globe and the World debate the Alaskan boundary ruling. Canada gains Pearse and Wales Islands with Port Simpson as a potential rail terminus, while the compromise leaves both sides short of their demands. The article warns of future friction if boundary disputes recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Globe
Canada
Pearse and Wales Islands
Port Simpson
Canadian Trans-Continental Railway
Lynn Canal
United States
Tragic Burial Accident With Loaded Gun Kills Brother
Yesterday evening at Evergreen a burial service for R. W. Crangh was interrupted by a gun accident. A boy playing with a supposed empty pistol had a loaded bird shot shell that struck his brother in the right breast, killing him instantly. a younger brother witnessed the tragedy and the mother is grief struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Cranghon
Evergreen
Obed
Public affray in Naples leaves two injured four hurt
An Oct 19 Naples incident near here ended with Andrew Buford fatally hurt and Crawford Buford seriously wounded. Will Cannon reportedly badly hurt but left the scene with a serious trail. no arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Texas
Andrew Buford
Crawford Buford
Will Cannon
Misadministration Charges In Black Foot Reservation Case
Miss Hellen E. Clarke former Leeds and Clarke counties county superintendent of schools files charges of maladministration against Major A. G. Moneath Black Foot Reservation agent after a massacre of seven Indians in the Black Foot Reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
Black Foot Reservation
Little Plume
Hellen E. Clarke
Leeds
Clarke Counties
A. G. Moneath
Black Foot
Pigeon) Reservation
Chinese general attacks Russians in Mongolia report
London dispatch reports Shan Si governor saying Gen. Tung Fu Siang attacks Russians in Mongolia. The note suggests possible interference with Russian surveying parties on the Argab Kalgan railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tien Tsin
The
Standard
Shan Si Province
Tung Fu Siang
Mongolia
Argab Kalgan
Island steamer sails with 200 Gilbert Islanders homeward
Honolulu reports the steamer Isleworth departed Fort Gilbert Islands carrying 200 Gilbert Islanders. They are the last of several thousand imported in 24 years for plantation labor, found unsatisfactory and often destitute. Private subscriptions partly funded the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isleworth
Fort Gilbert Islands
Gilbert
French cruiser Julien de la Graviere leaves New York port
After a two week visit in New York Captain Lemoyne and the cruiser Julien de la Graviere sailed for Philadelphia and the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julien de la Graviere
Lemoyne
Philadelphia
West Indies
Fifth American Royal Live Stock Show Opens Today
Kansas City Missouri October 19 the fifth annual American Royal Live Stock Show opens here with total prizes totaling twenty five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New Canal Propositions From Colombia On Panama Treaty
Washington October 20 Colombian government sends Senor Ishmael Eltrique Arcinigas as messenger bearing new propositions for a Panama canal treaty. Arrival expected at the Colombian legation today. Arcinigas claims only that the dispatches sketch a new treaty base and notes a personal idea of $25 million payment to Colombia, not a stated condition. Minister Herran awaits the messenger and will inform Secretary Hay and present the dispatches in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Senor Ishmael Eltrique Arcinigas
New York
Herran
Senor Arcinigas
Colombia
Alaskan boundary commission meets King Edward in London
After a brief secret session the Alaskan boundary commissioners visited Buckingham Palace and were received by King Edward. Ambassador Choate introduced them, and the king was informed of the terms of the tribunal agreement. A final public meeting is set for noon today at the Foreign Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Choate
Foreign Office
Arbitration Commission
Associated Press
DefalcationScheme at St. Michael's Church Details
Rev John P Peters states Henry T Edson treasurer embezzled 59000 dollars from St Michael s parish funds before killing Mrs Fannie Pullen and killing himself months ago. Rector notes 10000 dollars repaid via two life insurance policies transferred by Edson s wife. Partial amount remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P. Peters
St. Michael's Protestant Episcopal Church
Henry T. Edson
Fannie Pullen
Edson
Threat of $2500 in Gold Demanded From Metz Brewing
A letter from Fred Metz head of Metz Brewing demanded 2500 in gold last Friday with a threat to destroy the brewery by dynamite if not paid. Police advised compliance and arranged to trap conspirators. detectives set a line around the site, but no one arrived to collect the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Metz
Metz Brewing Company
Fire wipes out mills in Green Point Brooklyn
Fire in Green Point Brooklyn yesterday destroyed several large planing mills lumber yards and carriage shops causing losses over 200000. Vogel and Kelges suffered the heaviest loss with much valuable machinery ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Green Point
Vogel & Kelges
Limestone County Pays Interest on School Bonds
Austin Texas October 20 Limestone County yesterday paid six hundred seven dollars fifty cents interest due the school fund on bonds held by that fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Limbestone County
County awards contract for 17 macadam roads near San Antonio
San Antonio area officials awarded J. P. Nelson the contract to build seventeen macadam roads radiating from the city toward county lines for 484000 dollars. Completion time is 250 days. The project follows a recent county vote to issue 500000 dollars in bonds for public road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
J. P. Nelson
Boy Killed by Shotgun Entanglement Near Bridgeport
Noise Silvester, 14, while en route to the hay field near Bridgeport Oklahoma, was killed when his shotgun became entangled in wagon wheels and discharged. The incident occurred yesterday in Guthrie territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Noise Silvester
Bridgeport
Guns for Carlisle Cadets
Prof J M Carlisle principal of the Carlisle Military Academy Arlington Texas visited Austin yesterday and secured additional guns from the adjutant general for his cadets at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Austin
Texas
J. M. Carlisle
Carlisle Military Academy
Arlington
Adjutant General
Man Dies After Confusing Creosote With Whiskey
Vinton Louisiana October 15 James Rogers died at seven yesterday morning after swallowing a large drink of creosote mistaken for whiskey. He had lived in Vinton over a year and married Garnet Peters last winter, a woman once connected with local newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
James Rogers
No man’s reputation Safe Until He Is Dead
A terse remark warns that a person’s reputation lasts only until death, implying persistence of honor or harm beyond life. The saying reflects on social judgments and mortality without citing events or individuals.
Rice mill fire devastates Beaumont as losses mount
Beaumont Texas October 20 a double blaze destroyed the Hinz Rice Milling Company's plant valued at fifty thousand dollars and threatened nearby homes. Firefighters saved surrounding property though six houses burned opposite the mill area. Gilly Gill lost five houses valued at five thousand dollars and Amos Turner one house worth one thousand dollars, both uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Hinz Rice Milling Company
Hinz Company
California
F. A. Hinz and
Plagnemem
Hinz
Gilly Gill
Vane
Amos Turner
Governor's Schoolmaster Visits Governor Lanham in Austin
Rev. W. H. Vaughn superintendent of the Methodist Orphans Home at Waco arrived in Austin to visit his former pupil Governor Lanham. The article notes Vaughn’s past connection and mentions Stanche, head of the Larzan family, in brief context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. H. Vaughn
Methodist
Waco
Lanham
Stanche
Larzan
Vernon Texas Bank Receives National Charter
Washington October 20. The comptroller of the currency authorizes the Herring National Bank of Vernon Texas to commence business with a capital stock of 75000 dollars. Officers named include C T Herring president J C Hanry H Rhode and W D Berry vice presidents Ben F Allen cashier and George K Johnson assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herring National Bank of
Vernon
Texas
C. T. Herring
J. C. Hanry
H. Rhode
W. D. Berry
Ben F. Allen
George K. Johnson
Death in Sulphur: Oscar Chamberlain Found Shot
Ardmore Okla Oct 20 Oscar Chamberlain 45 was found dead in his Sulphur home with a bullet wound to the head a revolver nearby He left a family and has relatives in Sedalia Missouri and Edmond Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Oscar Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Sedalia
Edmond
Election instructions mailed under Terrell law in Texas
The secretary of state will mail election instructions and blanks to county judges in Austin on October 20 under the Terrell election law. Copies of his letters will be released to the press within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Secretary of State
Bandits Try to Blow Bank Open in Newberg Ore
Two hours of chaos as a gang attempted to blow the Bank of Newberg vault with dynamite. Despite several blasts the vault held. bandits fled on horseback toward Portland. The bank building suffered partial destruction and the loot was likely about 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Ore
Bank of Newberg
Portland
Strike grows serious in Pacific Express dispute
In Dallas on Oct 20 the Pacific Express messengers strike deepens as baggagemen refuse to handle express matter and trainmen may strike in sympathy. Four men were discharged at Taylor by the American Express Company for refusing to handle Pacific Express cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Pacific Express
Taylor
American Express Company
Umbrella Borrower Faces Cloudy Financial Picture
A brief note highlights the umbrella borrower as mired in uncertainty and a tense financial outlook. Key concerns include liquidity pressures, debt servicing challenges, and potential implications for creditors and investors.
Roosevelt to Call Extra Session for Cuban Reciprocity
Washington on October 20 indicates President Roosevelt will publish the call for an extra congressional session after the cabinet meeting. The session is expected to convene November 9 and address a single subject Cuban reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
A Stumble Over Dignity Echoes in Hushed Wisdom
A terse reflection notes that a sharp fall can follow a stubborn stand on dignity. The line suggests prideful restraint may avoid harm, while reckless stubbornness invites missteps and social consequences.
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Hammar Paint CO
Dandy Windmills
F. TY. FehrenKamp
Moulton, Texas
Green Graves
Alaskan
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Gilbert Isanders
Honolulu
Alaskan Commission
Limestone
Bexar
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