Korean Insurgents: 113 Killed in June Battles
Dispatch dated June 4 reports from army headquarters that from June 7 government troops fought ix engagements with insurgents. In these conflicts 113 insurgents were killed and 26 were taken prisoner. Recent transfers of Korean cabinet ministers followed a provincial governors conference, amid accusations of misreporting and neglect relating to Japanese policy. The agriculture minister was moved to the home department, along with a new home minister and the removal of seven praying governors. The government shows a resolve to enact sweeping changes among officials.
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ILA
Cal
Alamo Remembered in Cabell Speech and Confederate Reunion
In Ingham June 11 General Cabell era addressed a Confederate audience praising General Stephen D. Lee and urging Texans to remember the Alamo and the loyalty of ancestors. A Birmingham reunion featured band music, a large turnout, and veterans plus younger generations. Also reported are a fatal accidental poisoning in San Antonio, plague cases in Caracas, a Moberly Missouri city vote to remain wet, a shouted effort against liquor in Texas, and seven drownings north of a flood-affected area.
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Ingham
Cabell
Ander
United Confederates
Stephen D. Lee
Coral Cabell
Alamo
Gn Jacinto
Airmingham
Capitol
Dixie
Mitchell Benched for VP By Texas Democrats in Dallas
A Dallas meeting of leading Texas Democrats endorsed John Mitchell for vice president with William J Bryan and launched a national labor sympathy campaign. Dan S Chessher chaired. D A Gregg served as secretary as Mitchell telegraphed his commitment to straight Democratic politics.
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Dallas
Texas
Democratic State Executive Committee
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
W. J. Bryan
Dan S. Chessher
Georgetown
D. A. Gregg
Jewett
Mitchell
Chessher
Spring Valley
Ill
William J. Bryan
United States
Partic
Ular
Denver
Illinois
America
Milllons
Aemirtcan Toilers
Bryan
Union
Bailey
Mr. Mitchell
Commercial Telegraphers Convene in Milwaukee Meeting
About thirty delegates attended the opening session of the biennial convention of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America in Milwaukee Wisconsin. A high official stated that no telegraphers strike will occur until the secretary of commerce and labor reports to the senate next December on his investigation into telegraph and telephone companies.
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Commercial Telegraphers
Milwaukee
Wis
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Department of Commerce and Labor
Senate
Steamer Lary Eileen Strikes Rock, Total Loss
Montreal reports the government steamer Lary Eileen operating between Gaspe and the Baie des Chatsurs struck a rock near Newport and is a total loss. Passengers and crew were saved.
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Montreal
Lary Eileen
Gaspe
Baie de Chaleurs
Newport
H. P. Belmont Dies After Illness and Surgery
Oliver H. P. Belmont of Hempstead New York dies at 6:34 am after an appendicitis operation and ensuing peritonitis. He was ill two weeks and attended the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park before symptoms worsened. Survived by brothers August Belmont and Perry Belmont, son of the late August Belmont.
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New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
August Belmont
Perry Belmont
Terminals Exempt in Texas Tax Ruling
Assistant Attorney General Hawkins issues written opinions to the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State clarifying tax treatment for Dallas terminals. Terminal railroads that do not originate or receive traffic are exempt from intangible assets tax but must pay occupation tax on gross receipts. Dallas Terminal Railway and Union Depot Co is cited. Rapid Transit Railway, Metropolitan Street Railway, and Dallas Consolidated Electric Street Railway are not liable for franchise tax but fall under occupation tax based on gross receipts.
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Austin
Hawkins
Stephens
Dallas Terminal Railway
Union Depot Company
Dallas
Secretary of State
Rapid Transit Railway Company
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Dallas Consolidated Electric Street Railway Company
Penitentiary Board Reports Monthly Texas June Meeting
The Texas Penitentiary Board met in Austin on June 11 with approval of the superintendent and financial reports. May 1 convicts totaled 3,449, additions 92, recaptures 1, sheriffs returns 1, discharges 58, pardons 5, escapes 4, deaths 4, leaving 3,571 on hand June 1. Financials show June 1 balance 14,084 dollars, month receipts 67,546 dollars, disbursements 66,256 dollars.
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Austin
State Penitentiary Board
Herring
Sheppard Questions Dallas Endorsement Of Mitchell
Austin June 11 Congressman Morris Sheppard said he was surprised by the Dallas state Democratic executive committee endorsement of John Mitchell for vice president. He doubted Mitchell’s Democratic status and urged verification before endorsement.
Indictment Defective Reverses Bigamy Case in Dallas
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and dismissed the case of Philip Bryan of Dallas. He was convicted of bigamy and sentenced to two years. The court found the indictment fatally defective and deemed discussing other appeal questions unnecessary.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Philip Bryan
Dallas
Governor Sanders demands joint commission on race track funds
Baton Rouge June 11 Governor Sanders urged both houses to appoint a special commission to probe alleged use of a $50 000 fund to influence Louisiana racing legislation. He also called a grand jury session to investigate corruption rumors amid the Locke bill to end all betting on horse races.
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Sanders
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Assembly
Grand Jury
Corruption Fund Alleged In Louisiana Racing Charges
Baton Rouge June 11 Charges that a 50000 corruption fund exists to save track gambling in Louisiana from adverse legislation were ordered investigated by Governor Sanders. He called a concurrent resolution for a special investigation committee and a special grand jury session. The charges were made by a newspaper. The Locke anti racing bill moved to its third reading in the House.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Sanders
Chambers of the Assembly
Locke
Torrential Rain Strikes Denison With Cyclone Like Wind
A torrential rain with near cyclonic wind and powerful lightning swept Denison Wednesday morning. Two hours of downpour sent residents to storm cellars. The storm caused corn oats and cotton to be leveled and beaten into mud, with many calling it the heaviest downpour of the year.
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Denison
Leap From Windows Blaze Destroys Buck Coopers Saloon
Fire swept Buck Coopers saloon and the North Fort Worth livery stable early Wednesday, engulfing the building and forcing occupants on the second floor to leap from windows. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars with several injuries reported. The alarm came too late to prevent extensive damage.
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Fort Worth
Buck Cooper
North Fort Worth
Three Hundred Poisoned at Paris Automobile Club Banquet
Paris June 11 Three hundred persons including Marquis de Dion president of the Automobile club were poisoned by ptomaines at a club banquet. Ptomaine poisoning is linked to a duck dish. One person is dead and many others are in serious condition.
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Paris
Marquis de Dion
Automobile Club
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