Teachers Normal School At Magnolia Mississippi
This report from Magnolia Mississippi dated August 12 notes the second week of a normal school for teachers conducted by Profs Boyd O Brien and W H Kowan under the State Board of Education. About seventy five teachers attend as they commit to diligent work to prepare for duties. The local board and court officials visited to discuss the school term and its extension. The county expanded the regular four month term by two months and may extend further in the future.
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Magnolia
Misg
G. FE
Boyd
AL O'Brient
W. Hi. Kowan
State Board of Education
Our Persisors
Tvo
Destructive hurricane devastates Ponce and surrounds
Special to the Sundry Light reports the August hurricane striking Ponce Puerto Rico with winds over seventy miles per hour. Widespread destruction follows as rivers overflowed their banks, up rooted homes, and debris filled streets. Five hundred bodies recovered and death toll feared to rise.
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New York
Ponce
Puerto Teo
Peres
Yaueo
Taliabua
Fiuad
Cho
Bodiva
Wapas
Lost wife killed in oil flash fire accident
A man lost his wife in an oil flash fire as she attempted to light the kitchen fire. The husband Willie Morris suffered burns to hands, arms, and legs but is expected to survive. The community has begun a fundraising trust to aid him, with locals contributing ten dollars.
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Cnak
Willie Morriz
Will
Rabbi Marks Lecture Draws Large Keckport Audience
Rabbi Marks of San Antonio delivered four lectures at Worzfeld's pavilion on Aug 12, explaining the aims and mission of the Jews. The address was an intellectual talk and was favorably received by a large audience.
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Rabbi Marks
Keckport
Texas
lKaubit Marks
San Antonio
Worzfeld
Reda and Blues Clash in San Pedro Park Baseball Game
The Reda and the Monterey Blues meet this afternoon at San Pedro park in a Texas league era style match. Lineups include Eddie Rivas captaining the Blues with Gallagher back from Devine to anchor the Reds defense and a strong battery of pitchers and fielders.
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Reda
Blues
Pries
Pearsall
Che
Iame
Monterey Blues
Bill Rivas
Coy
Longoria
Bal Tony Garele
Teatenia
Lopez
Jagie
Feld
Espiridion Rivas
Michers Werbert
Henry Hieck
Marr
McKinley Abdicating Cited By Newport Dinner Talk
Washington Aug 12 The Press quotes a Newport dinner claim that President McKinley may decline renomination. The unnamed source says McKinley expressed a desire to retire at term’s end, with supporters urging him to act. Some New York Republicans discussed succession and Roosevelt’s rise, noting health strains and party estrangement in several states.
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Washington, D. C
Meliley
Ils
Collen
New England
Newport
House
McKinley
Mark Hoon
Ela
New York
Wu Stoot
Philippines
Tt Develonel
Lcnt
Bebjnil
Sate
New Taumpsiire
Vermont
Thode Tsland
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
McKinner
Adt
Uuiny Durdens
Coxa
Limorto
Rice crop damaged by salt water on Taylors Bayou in Texas
Farmers on Taylors Bayou, Texas report saltwater intrusion from the Port Arthur Channel dredge that ruins irrigation, delaying rice harvests and threatening losses likely to trigger heavy damage suits. They claim water salinity renders irrigation impossible and expect suits against Port Arthur Channel Company and others, with potential federal action to protect next year’s crop.
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Texas
Taylors’ Bayou
Port Arthur
Taylor’s Bayou
Sabing Pass
Tagloga Bayo
Tlee
Taylors Bayou
Taylor's Bayou
Arthur
Port Arthur Channel Company
Barmera Will
Alsa Telitron Congresa
War Department For Protection
Turners Triumph Over Husaches In Local Bowling Match
Turners defeated Husaches in a two-throw bowling contest at a local alley on Monday night. The Turners led both frames 100 to 202 and 62 to 83, with players named Mussaches and Turner captains Mussaches and Gureck among the standouts. A postmatch gathering in the club rooms featured toasts and remarks from team members and supporters.
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Veilang
Lorner
Secoml Gime Turners
Sor
Huisaches
Os Fotoms
The
Sea Warners Gureck
Holl
Schaerer
McAllister
Dukes
Witte
Rngelbest
Gans
Pues
Terweek
Avisache
Jauklin
Gra ‘Tin
Yost
Scott
Shell
Buehler
Petrich
Smith
Ernest
Dimahine
Alex Fucs
HALLED FRIARS. Toudon Aug 12 Price rise on hamp and cordage
Manila price increases cited as the reason for a marked rise in the racket on hamp and cordage. Officials report United States measures will affect shipments from the Philippine islands amid the ongoing Bello conflict.
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Toudon
Manila
U. S
Cigar Trust Consolidation Affects Tampa and Four Cities
A new cooperative trust consolidating factories in Campa, Ker asl, New Orleans and Slavana aims to unify 25 plants including 20 in Campa and 3 in Faraivana. Tampa would produce about 90 percent of U S cigar output, adding 4,000 jobs to reach about 11,000. Assessments place a value around $11 million with a general manager and board guiding operations.
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Yampa
Campa
Kerasl
New Orleans
Slavana
Nan Iy
Iaree
Uch
Tilme
Ese
Faraivana
New Orlean
Key West
Tampa
United States
Vampance
Elzor
Minister Osbourne Cleared in California Game Case
The California game wardens arrested several hunters for killing game out of season, including Rev E W Osbourne a Missouri minister at St Louis. After explaining he had no knowledge of the violations, the court dismissed the charge and he was released.
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California
Lawac
Ean Francisco
Wereheral
Fis
Servius
Ventura County
Paradise
Gunll
E. W. Osborne
St Louis
Osborne
Tev. Osborne
Fighting resumes in Samoa between rival factions
Arrivals from the Samoan Islands report renewed hostilities between two motive factions. They note battles near the conflict zones and indicate that earlier colonial forces have withdrawn, leaving ongoing tensions and clashes to continue.
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Samoa
Vancouver
J. C
Samoan Islands
Alora
Governor Sayers to Washington as bridge needs loom
Governor Sayers plans a trip to Washington next week to push interstate bridge projects and defend Texas interests. The same session elevates military officers and announces new first and second lieutenants while noting Brazos County bridge funding at $15,000. The Cotton Belt railway signals a new passenger depot plan amid complaints.
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Austin
Tex
Sayers
Ronehe
G. C. Winfrey
Afive
Crenevant Muttes
Dallas
Tea
Terrell
Murgrove
San Antonio
Brazos Vouty Bridge
W. C. Wor
Fiatsboro
Tachem
Congress
Cotton Belt Railway
Lexus
Washington
Van Weeka Speech Pamphlet Sparks Southern Debate
Southern Democrats discuss circulating forged copies of Judge Wyck’s speech to energize supporters. Milne pamphlet promises much reading on Captain Carter case with 7 million copies. Includes facsimile of Wheston’s War Wyck piece from the New York World, November 5, 1899, as part of broader manipulation.
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McKinsey
Sacatosa
Aussian
Whelstoval
War Wryck
New York World
CIA
New York State
Dallas Judge Rules Jury on Libel Case
A Dallas judge instructed a jury in a libel case brought by Rev Dr. Croat against Wes Aug Dr and A Hayden. The jury deliberated briefly as the court urged the jury to consider the truth of the statement as a justification for the act. The ruling appears to challenge prior libel precedents.
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Dallas
Wes
Aug
A. Hayden
Le 1
Political shifts and talks shape Roosevelt era race
The report outlines strong feelings among California and Pacific coast figures about free silver and party alignment. Ex chairman William Jay of Pennsylvania retired from New York and met with Judge Van Wyck and Maj or Van Wyck. Col. Tanhan said he once doubted Desay would be renominated but now sees a changing mood as Gide swings.
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Roosevelt
Dimes
California
Esse
Goran
Desay
Quarantine Detention Camp Established at Laredo Bridge
Dr. Houston of the U S Garin hospital service in Laredo, under Washington orders, organized a detention camp on the Mexican National bridge for Mexican passengers held by sanitary rules. Previously trains had to back up and unload detainees into Mexico while awaiting detention expiry.
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United States
Taredo
Laredo
Tex
Hou Fston
Garin Hospital
Washington
Mexican National Bridge
Mexico
Esterhazy Denounced as Greatest Scoundrel in France Clash
Paris reports a quarrel over the bordereau affair with Col. Schwartzkoppen branding Esterhazy a greatest scoundrel after Esterhazy allegedly admitted writing the document. The confrontation led to Esterhazy being expelled from the halls. Adversion in the Sunday Light.
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Col. Selreeariakonpedt
Tim Vor
Scoundrel
Paris
Gigaru
C dl. Schwarlekoonen
Lary
Esterhazy
Bordereau
Esterhany
Non Schwartzkoppen
Governor Sayers Details Flood Relief Expenditures
Governor Sayers releases a comprehensive statement on flood relief funds for Brazos river bottom sufferers. It covers receipts and expenditures, notes reimbursement to the federal government for 20,000 rations totaling 32,522, seed purchases, and direct deliveries to flooded districts. Total receipts from all sources reach 1,000,000.25 with disbursements of 749,005.50 and a remaining reserve of 1,937.67 held for state purposes.
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Sayers
Austin
Tex
Davernoe Sayer
Brazos River
Dexas
Iainger
Replandiog
Ooden
Sayert
Il Soutcos
Lynch Near Port Gibson Aide Named Wilson Hanged In Jail
Port Gibson La August 12 Judge Lynch reported a young negro named Wilson found near Tiermanville Friday. Wilson was arrested on a charge of attempted assault and jailed. By 8 pm he was found hanged inside the county jail with gunshot wounds, coroner’s jury says death by hanging and shooting by unknown parties. No crowd or broken gates. sheriff’s keys used.
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Port Gibson
Lynch
Wilson
Tiermanville
Vietha
Hooni
Nermanville
Camping Out and Local Business Openings in Town
Pastor Daniel of Prospect FU Baptist church camped near Sutherland Springs returning last evening to conduct services at 11 am and 8 30 pm. Bern Moke announces Kincaid Building shops and West Texas Fancy Goods Store opening with new stock by October first. Board of Equalization raises assessment from 35 000 to 8 000, Wouters-Pierce Oil at 700, Wolfson and Roohe assessments approved.
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Nev. OG
Daniel
Prospect FU Baptist Church
Sutherland Springs
Wil
Wilds Brandit
Bern Moke
Kincaid
Wolff & Marx
Granilear Fancy Goods
West
Texas
Mr. Moke
Board OF Equalization
Hilderbrand & Stribling
Bexar Abstract Co
Wouters-Pierce
L. Wolfson
Wolfson
W. W. Roohe
Hyde to Lecture Tour Through Texas Cities
Mr Albert E Hyde will deliver his next lecture in Houston this afternoon and then lecture in Galveston. He will speak in this city west Thursday night continuing a regional tour via the M G A. route.
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Albert E. Hyde
Houston
Galveston
Louis Boubel and Miss Bertha Rich ter wed at 632 Garza Street
Louis Handel Boubel and Miss Bertha Richter were married at the brides home on Garza Street. Richter acted as best man and Nellie Leonard as maid of honor. An evening supper followed with a dance, and the newlyweds left later for their home at 615 Austin Street.
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Boubel-Richtor
Louis Handel
Bertha
Richter
Garza Street
Fudge
Nellie Leonard
Boubelavill
Tneke Thely Lome
Austin Etreer
Houston Light Guard to attend Dewey reception in New York
The Houston Light Guard plans to participate in the Dewey reception in October in New York. The detachment of San Antonio welcomes Leweyr with one herder man. Portland captions mention crack soldiers Jenkins and others facing charges and a grand jury hearing. The city park is to open tomorrow with lighting, swings, and improved landscaping for public enjoyment.
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Houslyn
Tex
WZI
Houston Light Guard
Dewey
New York
Companuy
Bulle Jenkins
Senate
New Elty Park
Truth on Philippine Casualties Clears Misleading Claims
Washington August 14 The War department released a statement to debunk a circulating falsehood that thousands of American troops died in the Philippines from disease or wounds since occupation began. Official figures through August 1 list 725 deaths: 41 officers and 644 enlisted men, with 20 officers and 424 enlisted men killed in battle or died of wounds and 11 officers and 369 enlisted men dying from disease.
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Philippines
Washington
D. C
Ware Department
Far East
War Department
Oihers
Lice Convon Samplers New Orleans Aug 12
A statement by Twenry G. Hester secretary of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange claims farmers and cotton products are plundered by sampling. He says that of 1.3 million tons and bales received in the city over thirty seven thousand bales were assembled from mixed cotton bought at altered prices by the dealer who disposed them.
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New Orleans
Twenry G. Hester
Storm at Santiago Deluge Levels City In Fifteen Year Storm
A fierce wind and rain storm hit Santiago de Cuba, the severest in fifteen years, flooding streets and washing away sections of the city. Tents at camps were blown down, and the steamer Santiago arriving from New York reported damage to its upper works. No new cases or fatalities reported.
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STOMM
Santiago
Santiago de Gaba
Aus
New York
Fier
Mayor Veto Looms Over City Bill Requiring Pay of City Bills
In Waco a city council resolution mandating city employees to settle their bills faces a likely veto by the mayor. He may not overcome aldermanic opposition, keeping the measure in limbo as concern grows over an expected crop shortfall if rain does not come soon.
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Waco
Lexis
Cty
Fight in Canta Neb Over Standard Owl Company Case
Attorney general actions in Nebraska target the Standard Owl Company as a state business dispute unfolds. A statewide contest for the championship is set at Riversla Park this evening with Professor Pheo and Arist's Orchestra providing music at eight.
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Canta
Neb 'Auge Dee Etesinive
Standart Owl Company
Minder
Nebraska
Trial Iow
Rod Secks
Standard
Riversila Park
Pheo
Arist
Oidges Boll
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Pama
Larson
SQN
TNE
NEGO
Aylett
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