Signal of Liberty draws large audiences at the Grand
The Grand Opera House filled with Indies and children for Signal of Liberty the string war drama. The cast includes Lieut Ralph Dunbar and Cuban patriot Tossey Mario Cardenas with a vivid shipwreck scene. A matinee and night show follow today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM Amusement
Ralph Dunbar
U. S. Navy
Eevee
Eres Wek
Mario Cardenas
J. A. Foater Marines de Coc
Cubt
C.c
Maye
Henry Barone
Ones
London
Ky Newman | Lo
Harry Orconger
Ane Servillon
Spauisis Bravo
Dole Chas
Steele Tioutengnt Carranza
Paul Harris
Gracia Gardenes
Mies Maud Marvin Agnes Agartwright
New York “Arth
Mies Bernicc
Paquita Olsueros
Isabel
Devil's Auction Vaudeville Opens With Eight Turns
The Wend high-ethas vaudeville company presents an all evening program titled Forever Devil's Auction featuring Ren If Grinnell Phyllis Allen Mayme Faye Gincingsonbrete Kil ardiner Brother Phartos Cory DeWitt Alexander Deccn Lorello Duo and more. Thursday shows offer matinee and night performances with scenic costumes ballets and special acts.
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Offera Ren
Grinnell
Phyllis Allen
Mayme Faye
Kila @ardiner
Brother Phartos
Cory & DeWitt
Alexander Deccn
Lorello
Panto
Yau- Beville
San Jacinto painting by Prof McArdie completed after years of study
Prof McArdie finishes a large 16 by 14 foot oil on canvas of the San Jacinto battle after seventeen years of collecting data. The work shows meticulous detail and includes portraits of figures like General Sam Houston and a likeness of Texas first governor. A visitor party viewed the piece and Prof McArdie explained the scene in a brief lecture at the Maverick bank building.
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McArdie
William Hardie
W. W. Dike
Kenney
Maverick Bank
MrAr- Me
San Jacinto
Meare
Alamo
Sam Tisuston
Roger Q. Nills
Sam Houston
Texas
Katy's New Line Opens Sleeper Service Denison to Austin
Wagner Steefers Denison to Austin launches a new Wagner palace sleeping car line via Taylor and Fort Worth. First southbound car departs Denison 6 PM Monday Feb 20 on train No 1. northbound departs Austin 2 PM Feb 21 on I G N train No 2. Passengers to Austin may stay in cars until 7 30 AM. sleepers open to receive passengers at 4 PM.
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Wagner Steefers
Denison Lo
Austin Vis
Saylor and
Fort Worth
Bruce Ra
Maron
Missouri, Kanng and
Terss
W. G. Crust
Dazins
Pex
Wagner Palace
Denison
Austin
Taylor and
Aus- Ho
Lutleday
Passengete
Bonds Approved In Austin Funding Move
Attorney General approves a 40 000 leave for Jefferson City funding in Texas. Project involves Gy Snectai Wire planned to Sunday Tagut in Austin.
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Austin
Tex
Tob I
Attorney General Today
Jetterson City
Miles Defense Plan Shifts Blame In Beef Scandal Probe
Major General Miles plans to testify as the first witness in a court of inquiry on beef and canned meat quality in the army. He asserts he did not directly allege misconduct and that charges rely on officers and men reports. the inquiry will determine if supplied beef was good and who is responsible.
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Washington
Mueshing
War Department
Wecade
Miles
Ite
Hho
War Investigating Commission
Ailes
Engan
Secretary of War
War Commission
AT MANTUA War Situation in Manila Remains Quiet
Manila February 18 The situation in Mantua and Manila is unchanged amid arrests of several natives. Foreign merchants’ chamber of commerce discusses their position as provincial trade halts and foreign property losses in Lugou and adjacent islands. General Otis and foreign consuls prepare for approaching actions while natives threaten American lines. Troop health is good in hot weather. several Europeans, mainly British, are outside the American garrison in the north.
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Manila
Chamber of Commerce of Foreign Merchants
Lugou
Jt 18
Otis
Coreign
Giant American tobacco empire formed in New York syndicate
A syndicate led by New Yorkers including Senator Jas B. Evatis of Louisiana purchased fifteen large cigar factories and many small tobacco estates on the Island. Eight million dollars have been spent with more capital planned to develop this gigantic enterprise.
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Avana
Jas
B. Evatis
Louisiana
A Demented Act
The wife of Judge Sam J. Hunter of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Port Worth Cox Neb led herself to a major act at their family residence. For fifteen years she has been ill and partly demented due to poor health conditions.
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Port Worth, Cox
Sam J. Hunter
Clvl Court of Appeals
Bryan in Michigan public reception for Wm J Bry
William J Bry received a public reception in Ann Arbor Michigan after arriving by train. Citizens gathered to greet the notable visitor, with speeches and local congratulations reported.
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Bryan
Michigan
Chicago
Wm. J
Ann Arbor
Mich
Troops to Stay in Cuba as Brooke Recommends
Washington Feb 18 General Brooke recommends postponing the withdrawal of American forces from Cuba and retaining troops in each department to aid Cuban peacekeeping. Authorities plan to move as many regiments north before the rainy season, with a withdrawal tied to the ratification of the peace treaty. General Sternberg noted extra Cuba health reports but aims to bring troops to the island soon.
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Boesiat
Washington
Brooke
Cuba
Wast
Genel Sternberg
Isand
Birds Frozen in Gulf Temperature Drop
Advices from the coast report thousands of birds of various species found frozen along the surf coast and Mobile. Inhabitants gathered those others and sold them to shippers heading to distant markets. Ducks and waders were found in marshes with beds tucked under their wings, frozen stiff.
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New Orleans
Politiz
Mobile
Trade relations warming between United States and Germany
Treasury figures counter fears of worsening ties showing high levels of bilateral trade. The United States sells Germany a larger share of imports and buys a larger share of exports than in the past, suggesting confidence in commercial relations despite anxieties.
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I. S
Germany
Speeiil
Washington
Fel
United States
Treasury ‘Area Statigillang
America
Gemnany
War claims bill lingers in conference amid dispute
Sunday Legit Washington reports Senate amend ment adding a French spoilation to the omnibus war claims bill remains the bone of contention. The measure passed both houses last session but now faces likely defeat this session. If defeated it must be reintroduced in the western Congress and reapplied, with no chance for a national appropriation bill this session.
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Washington
Senate
Young American youths urged for Cuba customs posts
The War department seeks U S born youths fluent in Spanish and French for Cuba and other Spanish possessions to staff customs posts. Applicants should have good character and education and can expect profitable positions as duties rise in newly acquired territories. Frances New Executive reports from London that the French presidency is held by a Marsenne native born December 31 1833 with a background as a barrister and long political career.
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Washington
Crban Customs Service
War Department
Cuba
Frances
Lanion
Repubile
Marsenne
France
Ppol
MonteZemar
Assembly
Senate
Namesake Overdue Steamer City of San Antonio
Dispatch from Brunswick Georgia reports the steamship City of San Antonio of the Mallory Coast Line remains overdue after steering to open sea to dodge storms off Cape Hatteras.
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Sprdel
New York
Brunswick
City of San Antonis
Mallory Coast Line
Ida
Cape Hatteras
Fire injures business section in Kansas source report
A desimictive fire in the business portion of a Kansas town causes heavy tire loss. The report from SKansag notes the blaze damaged several storefronts and disrupted services as investigators begin inquiries. No fatalities are mentioned, and the incident remains under local authority review.
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St. Louis
Skansag
Tunnewell
Kaneas
Canal Bill in Debate Faces Support and Opposition
Washington February 38 Advocates of the canal amendment push to insert it in the river and harbor bill to avoid a separate vote. Both houses show strong, party line resistance and a possible extra session may be demanded if the amendment falters. The House stalled by speaker constraints, while the Senate committee backs the amendment as part of the appropriation bill.
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Speviat
Washington
Congress
Peburn
Senate
Senate Committee of Commerce
House
Turkey
Senate Likely Passes Army Substituted Bill in 1901
Washington reports indications that the Senate will accept Senator Cocksell's substitute to the regular army bill. The proposal keeps the army on a permanent footing until 1901, creating a force of 85,000 native troops in newly acquired territory. If Republicans back it, passage seems likely, easing fears of an extra session and testing administration support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Cocksell
Ita
Man given ten years for assault on nine year old girl
In court today Meavery was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for assault with intent to rape the nine year old daughter of Charles T. Race. The incident reportedly occurred in December 1897 when Meavery lured the girl with a promise of a gold watch and she fled as police intervened. Dr Reece is the city health officer.
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Strlet Court
Charles T. Race
Avery Ly
Reece Ia
Drunken farmer threatens pedestrians with shotgun
A Dell County farmer named Robertson caused a disturbance on the square in Pais, Texas, by roaming with a shotgun and pointing it at passersby. He struck a young woman, causing her to faint, before being arrested and jailed.
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Pais
Texes
Robertson
Dell County
Indy
Petition in Bankruptcy in Paria Tex
Paria Texas businessman Tang filed a bankruptcy petition noting assets a home valued at 7 0 and personal property at 77 mobtifies 5.72 percent stake in cotton business and requests court action on the case as of today proceeding with the filing and asset listing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Tex
Tang
Cotten
Philippine representatives depart for Stor treat in Canada
Special wire reports two Aguinalde regime delegates travel from Ohienge to join Agoncilio in Stor for talks. The journey marks a pivotal step in negotiations over governance as Philippines political figures move toward possible settlement.
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Bosn Agoncilta
Ohienge
Aguinalde
Philippines
Yomerday
Agoncilio
Stortreat
Canada
Mayfield Dissent Challenges Rail Commission Action
Mayfield of Austio Texas issues a dissent over the Texas Railroad Commission’s action and the injunctions tied to bondholders. He argues no injustice to the railroads and questions the majority's strategy to seek relief in federal courts, noting potential delays and unsettled rates.
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Austio
Tex
Mayfield
Texas Railroad Commission
Stace
Teagan
Ryo
Charters Filed In State Incorporations List
Special Wire reports today that charters are filed with the Secretary of State. The W. A. Meyer Drug Company of Pearsall shows capital stock $5,000 with incorporators A Meyett C G Kolorts and J M Windew. The Keystone Mass Company of Converse assigns $80,000 capital stock with incorporators W H Garret W W Stan and J R Proud. The West Texas Supply Company of Seymour Texas lists $0.00 capital and incorporators W T Finn Wok Tee and D J Branham.
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Austin
Des
Jn Chariets
Wi. A
Garret
Stan
J. RF. Proud
West Texas Supply Company
Seymour
Texas
W. T. Finn
Wok, Tee
D. J. Branham
Gas Pipe Tragedy Reported In New Orleans Lodging House
New Orleans February 18 two men from Cuba and Mexico were found in their room at a lodging house asphyxiated by a leaking gas pipe. A wire report from Paris Texas notes a two year old child of Charley Mengle died today from burns received yesterday in Paris.
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New Orleans
Tyo Cu
Mexico
Paria
Texas
Charley Mengle
Paris
Worns
Anniversary of PYDILANISM Observed by Knights in Castle Hall
Age 36 anniversary observed by Knights of Pythias in Castle Hall Rouler building. Rathbone Sisters and Uniform Bank members entertained with music recitations and dances. Program included addresses by Sir Kalgar Velusle and Sir Knight G S Hobboson, songs, sketches, and an electrical piano. The Rathbone Sisters hosted a reception in the armory followed by a midnight farewell as attendees departed home.
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Tyas
Knights of Pythias
Castle Fail
Kalgar Velusle
Sovig—Ameries
Elna Becker
Knight G
Bertha Thma
Arldhene- Statens
Woods
Thos
Lodovic
Maltahorg
Taighta
Kathhane
San Antonio
Pirifemarly
Refused Release In Samoa Riot Case Hits World Court
Special wire reports Hay refused to direct the release of Gravesmuhl a German in Samoa who led riots and damaged the Supreme Court chambers. He was jailed and sentenced, with German officials appealing to the United States, while Britain and the U.S. weigh legality of Chief Justice Chambers ruling as talks on Tanus king begin and exile negotiations may follow.
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Washington
Btnte Hay
Retucen
Gravesmuhl
Samoa
Te Anerlson
Supreme Count Chamber
Gravel
Juutiva Clube
Rattuel
Gravesnauks Las Leon
United States
State Department
Ittle
Great Britain
Tistlee Chambers
Tanus
Wud
Matrafa
Stave Legislator in Senate Bill Action
In the Senate today DIL passed measures empowering the governor and the general land office to hire four clerks to tabulate the general land office records of the permanent school fund. The aim is to determine how much land was in the public domain in 1876 and what became of it. Also a measure provides tax collectors with commissions on funds paid by non residents to the conspiracy as taxes on property by county. Alaska House appropriations to remove the remains of Big Foot Wallace to he state.
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Senate
General Land Ofice
General Land Office
Permanent School Fund
Publc
Alisa Housschill
Big Foot Wallace
Pilot Board inquiry prompts Galveston harbor report request
Governor Sayers issues a cordial letter to the Board of Commissioners at Galveston asking for a report of their labors over the past four years. He seeks details on meetings held, pilotage charges, vessel entries and departures, harbor conditions, and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aust
Tex
Tech
Sayers
Board of Commissionra of Filers
Galveston
Poll tax reform bill prompts payment deadline warning
In Austin Texas on February 18 the Senate introduced a provision requiring all voters to present poll tax receipts or proof they have paid the tax before voting. The measure sets the time of payment and declares the poll tax receipt the sole legal authority to vote. The report notes the Texas and Pacific Railroad earned $253,204.80 in gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending that date.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Texas
Texas and Pacific “Railroad
Eulogies Mark Late Rep Nori Way at D C Honors
In Washington D C February 18 the house heard eulogies for the late Rep Nori Way of Ohio reflecting on his life and public career as colleagues delivered tribute speeches and recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Ikers
Nori Way
Ohio
Express Packages Unclaimed At Pacific Express Office
Unclaimed parcels listed for the week ending February 18 at the Pacific Express office. Names include W. W. Borriss, K. Bagley, G. 4. Tord, Issy Cahen, It. A. Cuberson, 0. 8 Cooke, T. B. Duncan, G. Freedman, B. Futton, W. 8. Furnish, W. BE. Gilnaby, Ian, agent Wf. Malet, Murray, W. A. Milter, V. Afo te, G. Perales, J. Rodriguez, Fred A. S. Saupe, I J. Scheciner, Mrs. TH. Stricker, P. J. Shamusson, Mrs. BI, Beroney.
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Pacific Express Office
W. W. Borriss
K. Bagley
Tord
Issy Cahen
It. A. Cuiberson
Cooke
T. B. Duncan
G. Freedman
B. Futton
Furnish
W. BE. Gilnaby
Ian
Wf. Malet
Murray
W. A. Milter
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Opera House
Tse Front Muks
Aie Singera
Aft
Henry Clay Barnabee
Willan H. MacDonald
Jessie Tartrett Davis
Ween Dertram
George Frothing
Dapper OF
San Facento
Katy
Mantua
Sunday Light
Troges
Touriblue Weatiter
Isk
Octan
Pelleagaus
Tao
NEA Bilt
Ilvde
Chaicners Inld
Hatunied
Speadit
Castle Hall
Bananet
Rathbone
Wrandle
Gavrt Wildows
Mickie John Hull
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