Child Ima Hancock Death Examined After Poison Claim
The 38 year old Ima R Hancock died amid a chain of siblings who perished in Seymour and Fort Worth. A. G Fry of Seymour faces a murder complaint for allegedly poisoning Ima. The child traveled with Fry and another woman to Fort Worth for a postmortem exam by Dr. I C Chase after lodging at the Hotel Maxwell.
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Get
Ima R. Hancock
A. G. Fry
Bert King
I. C. Chase
Jarrold Hancock
Walter
Tenslar Hancock
Tenslar
Ima
Fry
Maxwell
Main Street
Hancock
Maxwell Hotel
H. W. Darrah
Civil War Pension Rolls Decline Slightly in 1901
Washington reports that 462,379 Civil War pensioners were on the rolls July 1, with an estimated 2,213,365 veterans. Over the year there was a net loss of 40,094 pensioners, while 820,200 remain on all pension lists. Ohio leads with 77,599 beneficiaries followed by New York and Pennsylvania.
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Navy
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New York
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Indiana
Missouri
Michigan
Massachusetts
Prohibitionists plan unity vote at Dallas conference
Judge A W Walker expects 500 to 1,000 attendees at a Dallas prohibitionist conference to craft a plan to unify behind a single gubernatorial candidate next year. The aim is to eliminate all but one candidate to strengthen prohibition progressive forces, though selection of a candidate remains possible.
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Dallas
A. W. Walker
Lane
Texas
Rainfall Over Twelve Inches In Two Hours At Galveston
Galveston records more than twelve inches of rain from 7 to 9 yesterday as two hours of downpour flood streets. Weather dispatch notes the storm’s intensity over the city.
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Galveston
Associated Press Dispatch
Indictment of East St. Louis officials signals wider case
Twenty three former East St. Louis officials were indicted on charges from a municipal irregularities probe. State Attorney Webb said the case heralds further indictments by the grand jury. Allegations include a debt exceeding 200000 and warrants issued under former Mayor Charles Lambert for large payments to city officials with contracts, violating the law.
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East St. Louis
Webb
Charles 3. Lambert
Fight for Senate Control Intensifies in year
Readable text discusses the 32 senators to be named next year and the potential shift of GOP control in the Senate. It notes a Progressive vote split affecting the party balance and the broader battle over control of the upper chamber.
War of Political Giants Looms in 1914 Elections
Washington reports in October 1913 that Republicans and Democrats await the 1914 race for Congress with fighting spirit. Senate seats, House control, and the Progressives’ role loom large as campaigns target tariff, currency, and patronage.
Democratic committee heads and war chest plans outlined
Representative Frank P Woods of Iowa will lead the Journey committee with Senate and House aides. Representative Frank E Dormeous of Michigan will steer the Democratic congressional maneuvers with a capable aid corps and will work with an executive committee from the national Democratic committee to manage funds in the war chest. The piece notes extensive speeches added to the Congressional Record for voters this winter.
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Frank P. Woods
Iowa
Senate
House
Frank E Dormeous
Michigan
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
Miners Rescued as 14 Bodies Recovered at Dawson Shaft
Rescuers remove 14 bodies and hope to reach 10 more alive as 193 to 243 men remain trapped in Shaft No 2 at Stag Canon Mine in Dawson New Mexico. 14 bodies and 23 living miners have been brought out.
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Stag Canon Mine
Dawson, N. M
Miners Trapped as Shaft 2 Explosion Rocks Phelps Douge Mine
In Shaft No 2 of the Stag Canon mine, an explosion trapped hundreds as rescuers fought to reach the day shift. By noon 14 bodies recovered and 25 survivors reported, with about 200 still unaccounted. Fans were placed to dilute poisonous air.
Murphy to Retire as Tammany Leader at Year’s End
Albany dispatch reports that Charles F. Murphy plans to retire as head of Tammany Hall regardless of New York City’s municipal election outcome. The move is said to originate from the longtime “boss” himself and ends his leadership at year’s end.
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Albany
N. Y
New York City
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Washington Hopes For Deeper Understanding With England
U S officials believe that more intimate discussion of the Mexican situation with Mexico will meet with proper responses. The approach aims to build better relations and clarify stance ahead of regional issues.
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U. S
Mexco
Rebels 10 Attack Monterey
Washington reports confidence that Mexico and England will discuss affairs further and privately. Huerta’s stance hints at a forthcoming Washington note on electoral inftability. Bryan urges Charge O Shaughnessy to secure fair trials for Daniel and Evaristo Madero, arrested yesterday.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
England
Huerta
Bryan
O'Shaughnessy
Daniel
Evaristo Madero
Rebels to assault Monterey, northern Mexico
Special reports from Dallas state rebels expect a daytime assault on Monterey, the key city in northern Mexico, with officials warning residents to seek shelter as fighting looms.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Monterey
Meico
Fort Logan Roots Made National Guard Mobilization Point
The War Department designates Fort Logan Roots as the mobilization point for Arkansas State National Guard. Local officials say the move adds another mobilization site in case of trouble with Mexico.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
War Department
Fort Logan
State National Guard
Mexico
Diaz stays in Vera Cruz as Mexican return uncertain
General Felix Diaz remains in Vera Cruz and says no definite date is set for his return to Mexico City. He also asserts he has not received any order to leave Mexico. Seventeen of his followers have been arrested.
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Diaz
Vera Cruz
Associated Press Dispatch
Felix Diaz
Mexico City
Mexico
Mexican Smugglers Member Convicted in Deputy Ortiz Murder
Jesus Gonzales, linked to an alleged Mexican smuggling band, was convicted of murdering posseman Candelario Ortiz and received a life imprisonment sentence. He becomes the third man found guilty in Deputy Sheriff Ortiz's death.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Cotulla
Jesus Gonzales
Posseman
Candelario Ortiz
Ortiz
Diaz Party Arrested in Mexico City Sweep
Mexico City reports say every member of the Felix Diaz party arriving on the Corcovada was arrested last night. The house where Gen Diaz stayed was guarded and his arrest expected. Diaz had told Vera Cruz press he has no ambition for the presidency but would serve his country with his life if needed.
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Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Corcovada
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Gen. Diaz
Mexico
President Wilson Proclaims November 27 Thanksgiving
President Wilson designates November 27 as a day of National Thanksgiving in his first proclamation issued from Washington. The announcement sets the national holiday for the late November date reflecting the season’s gratitude.
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Associated Press Disputch
Washington
Wilson
Panama quake rattles houses clocks stop in Colon
A severe earthquake shock hit Colon this morning, rocking houses and stopping clocks. No serious damage was reported.
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Panama
Associated Press Dispatch
Colon
California Canned Fruits Sale Promptly Cut for New Stock
We announce a reduction on all California canned fruits to make room for new stock. California tomatoes in can are two for 25 cents. Trade with us and you will be pleased.
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Widow Jones
California
Denton County Earns Third Prize at Dallas Fair
Denton County's exhibit at the Dallas fair placed third, with Hopkins winning first and Hunt County second. Denton earned several firsts in individual entries including wheat, oats, and hay, and W. Grant of Denton won multiple premiums for coach horse classes using MacMahon. Leon shown by J. F. Amonett placed fourth in the 4-year-old stallion class.
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Dallas
Hopkins
Hunt County
Cooke County
Denton
W. ©. Grant
MacMahon
Leon
J. F. Amonett
K. Allison
Kelton M
Denton County Ginnings Totals to October 1
The State Department of Agriculture reports Denton County ginned 10,683 bales by October 1, with the statewide total on that date in 1943 higher than the prior year.
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Denton County
State Department of Agriculture
Texas
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