Governor race gossip in New Orleans tones down town talk
A Napoleon House column from New Orleans discusses Rae Mayer and ex mayor Fitzpatrick in the governor’s race, noting uneasy support, evasive replies, and talk of Fitzpatrick possibly running. The piece cites Sen McPheery’s pressure and local parish gossip about candidacy timing and conventions.
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Rae Mayer
Fitzpatrick
Windsdale
Guy Nathia
Aril
McPnery
Gut Thers
Tose Wvho
Hoscat
Tgken
Sevural
Solleiting
Noel Toy
Lancers Charge Boers In Twilight Bayonet Fight
Special to the Daily Star Moderate British reports claim Lancers charged Boers after they allegedly threw down arms at Dinalaagte. Accounts describe riders pursuing and bayoneting, with one officer saying several enemy fled or were slain as the light faded. Other witnesses recount prisoners begging mercy before being killed.
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Stadrt
New York
Don Envie
Pitth
Lancers
Dlaninlaagte
Corynicle
Mary
Seelpy's Wins West Texas Tilt at San Patro Springs
Special report from Houston details Seelpy's football victory over West Texas at San Patro Springs with a 4 to 0 score. Officials Wilcox and Trent from the squad oversaw the game as fans and players endured a tense afternoon. A separate city dispatch notes an indoor gambling disruption in Eagle’s Nest, arresting several participants including a known local charmer.
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Texas
West Texas
San Patro Springs
Santana
Houston
Tex
Dee
B. J. Vinas
Mils Peng
Entire block burned as Bella Union theatre fire rages
A massive blaze on Dolorosa and Laredo streets destroyed the Bella Union theatre and surrounding structures. Properties including Knight's restaurant, the Blue Front, and several gambling and Mexican eateries suffered extensive damage. Firefighters battled the flames from 2:45 pm to dusk, with insured losses minimal and uninsured property bearing the brunt.
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Ity
Iames
Doluroga Atreat
South Lareds
Oiletn
Tarlo J
Holla Linck
T the West
Slide
Laredo Atreat
Intervala
Tobin
San Antonio
Charles Knight
Dolo- Tosteatrent
Ma. Knight
Mr. Inight
Santiago Villanueva
Betla Union Theatre
Bella Union Theatre
City Brewery
Dwchlite
Messrs
Mac €. Schacklett
Charles Knicht
Lella Union Theatre
Knights Rose
Schacklett
Pheir Rose
Hi Tom
Marcil
Tolorora Street
Iamond Eine
el Daley
Alma
Rawal
Todms
Elloun
Laredo
Dolorosd
AU Villanueva
Carelano
Martha Munnes
Ilo Theatre
Tukas
Ain
Lavy Satreet
Geren
Ho Isa
China
Riedie
Gamabilag Room
Villanueva
le Exloan I
Helwngel
Svary
Maneva
Della Merrill
Bax
Exling House
Lla Veside
North East Street
Lig Theatre
Knight
Jenvini
Ednnec Gan
Mfr
WV. HE. McGoldee
Alitonis Gas Company
WW. Wilson& Co
Laredo Street
Nat Bultzbacher
Sunnet
Sugar beet seed import eyed to boost U.S. industry
The Agricultural Department funds about $5,500 for importing sugar beet seed from Russia, Germany, and other European nations. Seeds will be distributed to 10,000 US farmers in spring with small allotments, encouraging sugar beet culture as a potential major national industry.
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Washington
Del
Agricultural Department
Russia
Germany
United States
Moving menaces from Georgia to the Mississippi region posing unrest
Special to the Daily Light reports a movement of enemies from Georgia toward the Mississippi region, Arkansas and Texas. The first shipment reportedly crossed Birmingham days ago carrying sixty heroes in a convoy, with troops advancing along the countryside. A growing force is said to be gathering, threatening farms in the northwest.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lec
Ifenaire Movemant
Georgia
New Orleans Post Office Move Aimed At Congress and City
A proactive effort by the Progressive Union seeks Congressional support to fund and relocate New Orleans post office facilities. A committee led by President Dickley plans to present petitions and gather signatures from business groups and officials to press for a $2,000,000 appropriation for a new post office building.
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Taght
New Orleany
Ees
New Orleans
Byilutey
Nweds
Elf
Washington
Conercestiin Meyer
Dickely
Progresve Union
Messiy
Blaffer
Waudon
G. Lawler
Augustine
Poytaffice
Dostmaster Stoddard
Pithin
Deller
Ehstow
Bulta
Uke Sui
Young Thieves Target Murcia Post Office
Deputy U S Marshal Charley Sheridan arrived with three African American youths charged with robbing the Murcia Texas post office. They reportedly entered via a trap door and targeted the cash drawer, with Postmaster L Nicholson noting the he was robbed. the trio faced grand jury action after being bound over.
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el Paso
Tex
Dee
Charley Sheridan
Murcia
Texas
U. S
Fort Davia
Grand Jury
Montin
Meana
Posimaster Co
L. Nicholh
Plague Threat From Brazilian Ship Prompted Quarantine
The state board of health met to address the steamship Willowdene from Santo Brazil, infected with bubonic plague. The ship will be kept at quarantine, disinfection will occur day and night, cargo removed and fumigated, then further navigation allowed if no new developments arise.
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New Orleans
State Board of Health
Toul
Santo
Brazil
LOOKING FOR A SWINDLER IN WYO MALL FRAUD CASE
Federal authorities search for Joshua C. Waiser promoter of a mining and investment scheme. Waiser allegedly defrauded victims via mail, with a rough $5,000 alleged gain in the city. A warrant issued. authorities urge anyone knowing his whereabouts to come forward.
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Witsin
United States
Laule
Joshue
C. Waiser
Suntic
Wyoming Alining, Siciting, Refining and Investment Company
Xvatecr
Watson
Sugar crop estimates from Europe and major nations
Washington Dec 9 Consul notes to the Daily Light summarize European sugar crop prospects. Estimates from Germany Austria France Russia Belgium and others suggest a large increase this year versus last, with figures aligned to the International Union for Statistics of Sugar. The report relies on leading authorities in each country and omits detailed data.
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Hurops
Daily Light
Washington
Madeeburg
Germany
State Department
Diederitz
Austria
Praxce
Russia
Belgium
Hetland
Europe
Major Logan Death Confirmed by Thirty-third Infantry
Special to the Sunday Light San Francisco December 4. Accounts from Sheridan transport crew and Thirty-third Infantry claim Major Jona A. Logan died after being shot by his own men during a scuffle on a transport. A stray dog story and aboard tensions fuel bitterness toward officers. Two Thirty-third soldiers in San Antonio confirm the encounter and the fatal wounding at San Fabian.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Jona A. Lagan
Teu
Hy Happily
Pareer
Logan
Tagan
Goldice
Uwe Logan
Loran
San Fabian
Contiortet
Frields
San Antonio
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LIGHTS EMPLOYEES
A Light Company worker to wed Mist Prarces Maxadhay Hath on December 27. Relatives and friends, including Alan Gy residents, extend congratulations. The groom is Afra Rilward Loasgdr, a young find type operator, and the bride is Mist Prarces Maxadhay Hath.
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Rilward
Maxadhay
Alan Gy
Baye
Celonde
Afra
Joh Crager
Blunt al
DP. Magttdicu
Paul Magaulen
San Antonio
Texas charter filings and legal notices flood state records
The secretary of state reports charters filed for firms in Texarkana Big Springs Austin Wills Point and Arlington with capital stocks ranging from zero to 325 000 plus adjustments to city bonds and lawsuits. Also notes a smallpox case in Meridiaville and concerns over rail and sugar industry shipments amid regulatory complaints.
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Texarkeha
Texas
Austin
Tex
Hardin Opera Touse Company
Vtexarkana
Stage Today
Capital
Rice and Terigation Company
Pive Nates
City of Houston
Waters-Pierce C. Co
United States
Euprema Cours
Big Springa Opera House Company
Big Springs
Howard County
Capitol
Association of Laborers
Queen City Saddiery Company
Wills Point
Fex
Mankin McKnight General Merelandise Company
Arlington
Mulett Manglon
Taylor
Pask
Worny
Wine Room Crackdown Expands on Frequenters Guards
The Sunday Light reports no arrests yet for women frequenting wine rooms under President Tints order, while Father Coffee foresees arrests soon. The anti-wine room crusade head notes authorities need days to prove a woman entering equals a frequent patron, with inspectors already at work.
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Ste Viawis
Tints
Acifes Board
Coffeseno Fe
le Besinning
Feee Fests
Ims
Coffee
le' Enyilcienl
Police
Punpese Ag
Tie Etcity
Inspectore
Sats Con Keesers
War report from the front in terse December dispatches
The correspondent notes renewed shelling and Boer resistance as British and allied forces push west of the Roer. Casualties include several wounded and two dead, with hospitals strained and towns warned against using facilities as shelters. Observers report uncertain movements and increasing distress among Boer lines.
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Ted Cross
York
Dew
Ina Werle
Lamith Eahte
Renorts
Everts
Cotonen
Raller Epturau
Gorie
Timne
Iestevurt
Tavelve
Arderikea
Enis Firlug
White
Scheikburger
Renoree
Sud
Virginia Moves to Disfranchise Negro Voters
In Ricmont Virginia a plan to disfranchise Black voters advances as Governor Taylor and Senator Martin back a constitutional convention set for May 190%. The proposal aims to establish a new state constitution with a literacy test and voter suppression. Corporate interests fear hostile legislation and railroads oppose changes. Senator Startin shifts to support preserving white suffrage.
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Virginia
Ricmont
Taylor
Martin
Tate
Startin
National committee meeting for convention reforms
The National Committee will convene in this city to decide on methods for counting votes and to discuss reducing southern representation at the convention. Mr Frayne of Wisconsin is present, with others debating the proposed plan and the impact on black voters.
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Min Payne
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