Vast Facts and Figures From a Bygone Era
A collage of statistics and curiosities covers heights, populations, crops, oceans, and speeds. Topics include naval growth in Germany, uncultivated Italian land, teetotaler longevity, the Nicaragua canal bill, locomotive boiler area, heat reflection by metals, equatorial sea temperatures, Spanish Asturias population, eggs spanning Earth, oil road irrigation, Rotomahana geyser, hurricane pressures, Japanese burial customs, and a 54 foot Tokyo statue.
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Italy
Nicaragua
Senate
Asturias
Spain
America
Mandala
Rotomahana
New Zealand
Tokio
Japan
Plinitz
Dresden
Europe
France
Austria
Vienna
Germany
Copenhagen
Cape Colony
Lord Hopetoun
Melbourne
Great Britain
Wthia
Diverse early 1900s Oklahoma and nearby incidents
Reports from Tahlequah to Fort Smith include a proposed $25 000 bank in Tahlequah I T. near Fort Gibson extension of the Ozark and Cherokee Central railway. repeated penitentiary terms for Thomas Pointer. repeated fire losses in Dover Ok. Hubbard Ill post office burglary. multiple deaths in accidents and crimes across several states. notable marriages, explorations, and a charter granted to the Oklahoma Central Railway with $5 000 000 capital to build between Fort Smith Ark
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Oklahoma Central Railway Company
Fort Smith, Ark
Severe rainfall floods Texas towns and disrupts rail lines
A heavy 24 hour rainstorm drenched Denison Sherman and surrounding areas causing widespread flooding. Bridges on the Frisco line between Madill and Randolph were washed out delaying southbound trains. streets flooded isolating schoolchildren. Damage reported near Sherman and Adk, with multiple washed bridges and significant disruption across the region.
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Denison
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Henrietta
Bonham
Denton
Sherman
Frisco
Madis Ani Randolph
Sapulpa
Francis
Ada
Roff
Mill Creek
Madill
Randolph
Shelmia
Adk
Rock Island
Hay's note unanswered on Roumanian Jews issue
Washington reports no reply yet from Russia or Austria to Hay's note on Roumanian Jews and expects only formal acknowledgments from ambassadors. The matter now hinges on powers acting collectively, with the US likely out of future correspondence. In Derby, Conn., suspect Young confesses to murder of Mrs Pulitzer, alleging an accomplice and a separate killer who used chloral hydrate. a dismemberment claim follows but details are unclear.
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Washington
Russia
Austria
State Department
Hay
United States
Department
Roumania
New York
Youns
Heavy Rain Deluge Hits San Antonio Streets
A severe downpour began in San Antonio Texas at 10 tonight and continued past midnight flooding streets and causing rising water. The rain, heavy and extending from San Antonio to nearby areas, threatened to last several days as residents awaited clearer skies.
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San Antonio
San Antoni
Texas
Austin
Storm Hits North Fort Worth Destroys Buildings
Heavy rain and wind sweep North Fort Worth causing substantial damage. About two and a half inches of rain fell as winds toppled three or four structures. No fatalities reported.
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North Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Texas
Rain in Denton Harms Cotton Helps Wheat
Severe rain fell in Denton Texas with morning and afternoon showers. It damaged cotton fields but is expected to benefit wheat crops significantly. Local growers report varied impact and anticipate yield improvements for the wheat crop this season.
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Denton
Texas
Rain brings early wheat planting in Montague County
A general rain fell across Montague County this morning, lasting about four hours. The rainfall is expected to insure an early and promising wheat planting season for farmers in the region.
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Montague
Texas
Inquiry into death of Nicholas Fish opens before coroner
In New York on September 23 an inquiry into the death of banker and clubman Nicholas Fish began before Coroner Jacks. After hearing witnesses, Thomas J. Sharkey was held in $10,000 for grand jury action.
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New York
Nicholas Fish
S.n E
Hamilton Fish
President Grant
Jacks
Thomas J. Sharkey
Patterson and Martin Shootout Leads to Fatal Wounding in Market
In Market Texas last evening Sam Patterson Jr and Arthur Martin clashed and Martin was shot with a Winchester. The physician says Martin cannot recover. Patterson is jailed on charges of the shooting.
Texas Man Surrenders After Killing Reported Near Cedar Creek
Bastrop Texas on September 23 police report a man named Wil Lofton surrendered to Constable Woody Townsend claiming he killed George Davis. The alleged shooting occurred above Cedar Creek store near town.
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Bastrop
Texas
Wil Lofton
Woody Townsend
George Davis
Cedar Creek Store
Armenian National Union appeals to Secretary Hay
Ar ders H. KleIN, president of the Armenian National Union representing 200000 Armenians in the county, writes Secretary of State John Hay asking for intervention by European powers on behalf of Armenians in Turkey.
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St. Louis
Ardaves H. Kelein
Armenian National Union
Hiss
John Hay
Turkey
Use of Oil in England and New York by Kensington
The American line steamer Kensington arrived from Southampton reporting oil fuel trials. After layup at Newcastle for installation of an oil plant, a partial test occurred en route to Southampton and a full test is planned on the return voyage from this port.
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Southampton
Kensington
Newcastle
England
West Paris Seeks Route for Electric Railway Extension
Property owners along West Park Avenue have approached promoters of the Blossom to Detroit electric railway about extending the road westward from Blossom to Paris. A committee was appointed to locate the best route and secure the necessary right of way through the county.
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Paris
Texas
Ing
West Pa
Blossom
Derort
Treasury Secretary Shaw denies discussing abolition plan
Chicago on September 23 Secretary of the Treasury Shaw said he has been misquoted about a proposed abolition of such treasuries. He stated he declines to discuss the matter, noting it will be treated in his annual report and that interviews or comments attributed to him are unfounded.
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John Morley
Andrew Carnegie
Paris
Harry Dé Windt
Niagara
Clement
Assovan
Egypt
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Eithout Foundation
Cotton seed price spike at Annona hits 30 per ton
Paris Texas September 23 buyers from different points caused a surge in cotton seed pricing at Annona to 30 per ton, selling at that level all day. Farmers from miles around rushed their seed into local markets to capitalize on the high price.
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Annona
Galveston Well Abandoned After 1500 Foot Sinking
The Atlantic and Pacific Oil company abandoned a Galveston well after reaching 1500 feet. Attempts today focused on withdrawing the casing as no oil of consequence was found. The company’s plan to sink another well is presently in abeyance.
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Galveston
Texas
Atlantic and Pacific Oil Company
National Negro Baptist convention adjourns in Birmingham
The National Negro Baptist convention held its final session in Birmingham on September 23 and adjourned at noon to meet again in Philadelphia next year. The gathering featured speeches focusing on the church’s growth and progress.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Negro Baptist Convention
Philadelphia
Farmers Institute At Cooner Texas Held By Cannell Green
The farmers institute in Cooner Texas on September 23 was conducted by Messrs Cannell and Green and drew a large attendance of local agriculturists with strong interest and enthusiasm.
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Farmers’ Institute
Cooner
Texas
Messrs. Cannell
Green
Troops Ordered Out in Harrisburg Strike Region
Governor Stone issued a midnight order directing the Twelfth regiment to report to General Join in the strike area. The camp equipage will be moved from the State arsenal tomorrow. The regiment comprises eleven companies and about 700 men. If another outbreak occurs the Nipth regiment at Wilkesbarre will likely be ordered out.
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Harrisburg
Stone
The Miners Riot in Edwardsville Shocks Nation
Disorder erupts in the mining town of Edwardsville as miners and guards clash amid a day of unrest. Local authorities struggle to restore order while the scene draws reporters and onlookers.
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Edwardsville
Lawless Edwardsville mob raids mine area
In Edwardsville near Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a strikers mob attacked homes seeking James McGuire. Deputies were fired upon but none wounded. three men were arrested as ringleaders for threatening McGuire, bail set at $100. Separate reports note labor leader activities in New York and gas-related incidents in Beaumont Texas.
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Wilkesbarre
Edwardsville
Here
James McGuire
McGure
Woodward A
W.D
McGuire
Sueviee
Joan Sherbemah
George Streixer
Michael Mone
Trainmien Holding Mestings in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Pa September 22 The Brothegul of Railway reported holding mestings with local officials to discuss upcoming railway developments and public concerns about service adjustments.
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Trainmien Holding
Wilkesbarre
Railroad men urged to write to Mor rissey for action
A local drive forwarded a request to Grand Master Morrissey to visit immediately as the secretary of each local division was asked to draft letters. Mor rissey had previously assessed the strike region and deemed it not opportune for action. A fire destroyed a repair house at the Empire Mine of Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal, suspected arson.
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Wuion Yen
Morrissey
Empire Mine
Lehigh and Wilkeshare Coal Company
Wellesley College Row Deepens Over Madame Loubet Plan
President Hazard of Wellesley says authorities know nothing of Madame Loubet's proposed action directing sixFrench women to visit Wellesley and Vassar. Mrs Touchet aims to expose French women to American customs and methods at their fountain head as part of a cultural exchange.
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Rocton
Hazard
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Madame Loubet
Loubet
Vassar
government stance on Atlantic shinning combine and parliament approach
Premier Balfour announces the government's attitude toward the Atlantic shinning combine as Parliament reassembles. The outcome hinges on which section the government will support, amid growing public interest in continental service.
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Balfour
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Attend Services in Chattanooga
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen attended morning services at Second Presbyterian Church and evening services at First Pentecostal Church in Chattanooga Tennessee. The convention is set to begin on Tuesday with officer elections expected to be held tomorrow.
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Chattenooga
Tenn
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firersaen
Second Presbyterian Church
Firet Pantist Church
Gillespie County a Model in Texas Justice
Fredericksburg Texas Sept 22 The grand jury adjourned after a session reviewing county affairs for seven months No indictments were returned and no felonies were tried at the district court this term marking a full year without a felony in the county.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Texas
The More Some People Try to Explain The Woise They Make
A brief note discusses how efforts to justify actions often reveal more harm than clarity. It emphasizes clarity over excuses and calls for accountability in public discourse.
Reeves Clark Sells Rice Farm Enterprise in Victoria Texas
Ree Clark and wife file deed transferring Clark Rice & Ittler Company headquarters at Horston to a buyer for 73,000 dollars. The 2214 acres near the county line include all machinery and improvements on the land, described as a large rice farm. The pantry of capitalists recently reviewed the deal.
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Victoria
Texas
Ree Clark
Clark Rice & Ittter Company
Horston
Thorn County
Railroad right of way settlement in Palestine Texas
The International Great Northern railroad company reached a settlement with the Madisonville and Anderson people for the Madisonville extension right of way. Construction will begin soon between Navasota and its section, with grading to be completed on one of the best Texas sections.
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Palestine
Texas
International, Great Northern Railroad Company
Madisonville
Anderson
International and Great Northern
Navasota
Damages Recovered by a Father in Texas Case
In Hico Texas on September 22 P C Cox was found guilty by a jury of selling liquor to the minor son of W B Thompson and the father was awarded a judgment of 1500. The case drew attention as it is unusual to seal boys in this way locally.
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Hico
Texas
P. C. Cox
W. B Thompson
Delegates Raise Funds at Cumberland Synod Session
Weatherford Texas September 22 5 delegates to the Cumberland Presbyterian synod in session for four days raise two thousand dollars to pay off the debt on the seminary conducted by the denomination in Texas.
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Weatherford
Texas
Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Deneination
National Baptist Assembly Set for Philadelphia in 1903
Birmingham notes Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Philadelphia chosen as the site for the next National Baptist assembly in September 1903. The announcement reflects church leadership and regional involvement in the national Baptist movement.
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Birmingham
Holy Trinity Batist Church
Philadelphia
National Baptist
General Boothe Farewell Services Move Nation to Farewell
Boston reports three farewell services at Congress Hall honoring General Boothe. About three thousand attendees heard his address as he declared a shift in U S and Canada relations, signaling a cooler tone toward allied nations.
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Boston
Boothe Conduetead
Congress Hall
United States
Canada
Washington minister Rev Allen Stuart dies at 56
The Rt Rev Allen Stuart D D rector of Cheb pal church Georgetown D aged 56 is reported dead. The long serving clergyman was well known in religious circles and his passing leaves a vacancy at the parish and the wider community.
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Washington
Allen Stuart
D. D
Chebpal Church
Georgetown, D
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Fehrenkamp
Moulton
A Sola
Tahlequah, I. T
Ozark and Cherokee Central Railroad
Fort Gibson
Thomas Pointer
Missouri Penitentiary
Dover, Ok
Hubbard
Bolivar
Joe
Edward Warren
Nancy Nevel
South Bend
Ind
Carl Linn
Indianapolis
Old Nance
Osceola
Big Cypress
Fla
Baltimore
George Vesely
William Mobley
Cordell
Supreme Court of Tennessee
W. D. Beard
Memphis
Frank Tennie
Delaware River
Joe Brookshire
Harry Smith
Tennessee
Joplin
Sallie Julian
Fred Ledgett
Havana, Ill
America Churchwell
Bristol
United States Court For
Northern District
Indian Territory
Vinita
Gill
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Charles O'Neill
John Moore
Port Gibson, Miss
Bill Brown
Fort Myers
Hla
Samuel Sayles
Bentonville Grove Branch
Gravett
Ark
Afton
I. T
Grant Shipley
Territory
Sherman Streets
Young
GE and
Banker Fish
American Line
Trakey Road
Trooops
President Mitchell
Gas Beaumont
G. E. Richmond
Richmond
Keith-Ward
Pritiech Shinnien Combine
Thomas Juiller
Menue
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