Fort Worth Fe depot plans and long freight yard progress
Fort Worth news notes the Simla Fe depot project in progress with a 114 by 3 4 foot bricked stone building to cost about 100000 dollars, served by Santa Fe Houston and Texas Central and Fort Worth and Denver railways. It also details the Texas and Pacific and Pacific lines yard work costing over half a million dollars, plus a meningitis surge with fifty funerals and many cases. The federal courts docket for Northern Texas shows civil and criminal cases, with a term set for March six.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Santa Fe
Houston
Texas
T's
Nest Station
Round House
Fort Wouth
Exas
Megilla
Refrigerated beef experiment admission shocks inquiry
Washington February 25 a court of inquiry heard former Commissary General Charles A Ragan admit the army received refrigerated beef sent to Santiago as an experiment. He testified the canned roast condemned in the Spanish war was also brought forward as an experiment, shocking members and prompting questions about wartime procurement and secretary Alger’s testimony.
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Washington
Charles A. Ragan
Santiago
Advorente Davie
Davie
Kagan
Colonel Davis
Gneeral Mag
Cnetho
Woman shoots husband in heated Virginia domestic case
Special Wire reports Middlesboro Kentucky story of Mattie Winston who killed her husband Lee County Virginia. The couple quarrelled and he beat her. She retrieved a shotgun from a adjoining room and shot him as he lunged for the door. He collapsed, and she placed his body in a bed. She is described as frail 108 pounds.
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Middlesboro
Mattie Winston
Green Winston
Lee County
Vaie Winston
Winston
Assault case at Skamistos ends in acquittal
Colonel David G. Gol- 80u, late Fourth Kentucky, was shot in the hip days ago. Scott charged with assaulting with intent to murder was acquitted. Cases against Lien, McKay and Phelps for disarmament and battery were withdrawn. Colson remains confined to his room by his wound.
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Skamistos
Ala
Anniston
Lleut
Scott
David G. Gol- 80U
Hoth
Kentucky
Liens
McKay and Phelps
Wisconsin
Remarkable Caesarean Operation At Preeduan Hospital
A successful Caesarean was performed at Preeduan's hospital. The patient, a small Lunchbacked colored woman about 90 pounds and 4 feet 2 inches tall, was anesthetized and delivered the child within an hour. Dr A F Curtis led the operation with Dr Wai field Francia and Thomas assisting. Mother and infant progress well and will be discharged in a month. This is the third such operation at the hospital with no fatalities. Mortality overall reaches as high as ten percent.
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Washington, D
F. Curtis
Dra
Waifield
Francia
Thoma
General Lee accepts Vicksburg Military Park post
General Lee, named a commissioner of the Vicksburg Military Park, will resign the presidency of A. du M. College at Steiivilaul and return to the city. The announcement notes his decision to accept the appointment and his forthcoming resignation.
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Columbus
Migs
Ghneral
UL. Lee
Sro
Vicksburg Miitary Park
A. du M. College
Steiivilaul
Nye
Duel Fight Mortally Wounds Two Georgia Men Over Love
Clayton Ga February 25 News arrives from Ivy Log county of a duel between Isaac Henson and Joseph Price over a shared beloved girl. Both had been close companions, they stood ten paces apart using 38 caliber revolvers. Henson wounded in the lung. Price mortally shot in the abdomen. Both are under doctors care with poor prospects.
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Clayton
Ivy Log County
Isaac’ Hon- Son
Joseph Price
Ivy Log
Sam Church
Price
Henson
Twenson
Trier
Bills Passed to Extend Age of Consent in Texas
In Austin today the House approved multiple measures. Bills include extending the age of consent to 18, adjusting court times in Trinity and San Saba counties, adding Robertson County road powers, reassigning judicial districts Fifty fourth to Thirteenth, annexing Extrual county to Webb for judicial purposes, and authorizing a new Liberty county road system. The Senate did not meet.
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Austin
Tex
Trinity County
San Saba
Robertson County
Webb County
Algo
Liberty County
Senate
Paris
Texas
Aldu
Capital City News Special Bridge Bonds Tax Payments
The attorney general approved 14000 for Falla county bridge bonds. Railroads paid comptroller taxes due December 11 1808 on gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending that date Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe 1797 89 on 175789 29 Texan Mexican Rallyway company 58 57 on 5 TAD Attorney General Tom Smith returned from a visit to Kansas City where he has been for about a week.
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Capital City News
Austin
Tex
Attorney General Today
Falla County
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe
Texan Mexican Rallyway Company
Tad
Tom Smith
Kansas City
Admiral Dewey declines presidential bid retires from politics
New York February 25 The Jour n Month correspondent reports Admiral Dewey has announced he will not accept any nomination for the presidency or seek political office He says he wishes to retire in peace enjoy old age and remain away from further political life He cites age health and lack of interest as reasons and notes repeated approaches by politicians have been refused.
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Thit Ue
New York
Admiral Dewey
United States
F Deere
Confederate veteran Stewart condemned in Chihuahua
Reports from Chihuahua, Mexico, state the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Mac Stewart for the murder of a Parval policeman, a case that drew Confederate support funds. He remains in jail and is moved to a Chihuahua prison as the legislature reportedly refused to grant clemency.
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Old Mexico
Austin
Tex
Chiluahua
Mex
Supreme Court of
Mac
Stewart
Parval
Paral
Chihuahua
Legia
Chhuahan
Coffman Tendered for Government Service to Philippines
Knoxville telegram Feb 24 reports Rockwood Tenn Colonel Coffman late lieutenant colonel of the Third Tennessee volunteers is en route to Washington. He has been tendered a high appointment to government service in the Philippines in State Judicial or Interior departments. Coffman may accept and will decide after talks with Washington officials. He previously served as Inspector of Forestry under the Harrison administration.
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Knoxville
Joan
MM. Coffman
Rockwood
Tenn
Third
Tennessee Volunteers
Washington
Coffman
Tis
Harrison
Morarity Crusade Aims to Build Oil Mill in Texas
Chicago and St Louis parties closed a sixteen acre site south of the Texas and Pacific railroad to erect a hundred ton capacity oil mill with full refinery, costing about $100,000. Ninety two court complaints were filed for gaming, touching many social classes. The affair sparked a sensational police action, causing job losses among young men. A separate note reports a House subcommittee endorsing a railroad consolidation bill linking BM Ky and T lines, awaiting full committee approval.
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Hlis Pacis
Wexna
Tard
Jamblera
Joba
Paris
Tex
Chaa. I. Rife
Chicago
St Louis
Texas and_Pactic
Tadey
Laye
Nominations Lead to Circuit Judge and Boston Customs Post
Washington official announces Pac president has nominated WWR Day of Ole to the United States circuit judge for the Sixth Ohio district and Jeremiah McCarthy to be surveyor of customs at Boston.
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Tao
Sunday Light
Washington
We. 5-Pac
WW. R. Day
Ole
United States
Ohio
Jeremiah '‘McCarthy
Boston
Navy dispatch confirms Jag Pareed sails for island
A cable dispatch from Admiral Dewey reports that Jag Pareed has sailed for an unnamed island, signaling movement by naval forces. The message confirms ongoing operations and strategic redeployments in the Pacific region.
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CGHBU
Washington
Navy de PanMent
Deway
Jag Pareed
CouleGroms Panics at Knox Field Chapel Belfry
Freshmen at Avhox college in Galesburg seized Beecher chapel belfry and fought police as night passed. They toppled pink and green colors from the tower, barricaded the door, and escaped only by a back exit after authorities subdued the scene. The event disrupted hundreds of spectators and marred the day’s activities.
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Beeld
Saudey Ligal
Galesburg
Kive Bucky
Avhox College
Beecher Chapel
Uhey
Insurgents Attacked as Soldiers Tighten City Control
A late cable from Manida reports troops patrolling the city and ransacking houses to seize suspected insurgents. Six soldiers were wounded by sharpshooters amid the crackdown as General Morrison Gray Otis’s brigade bears the impact.
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Washington
Morrison Gray Otls
Explosion Destroys Home in Wabash Ind
In Wabash Indiana on February 25 a dwelling owned by Mrs Yuras on the city’s south side was wrecked by an autumn gas explosion. Mrs Bessly Trane, living with Mrs Sharng, reportedly struck a match to a cellar gas line, causing injuries. Miss Lane suffers burns. doctors deem Burns unlikely to recover.
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Wabash
Ind
Mra
Yuras
Deep Plotcast of Spies and Naval Movements Unveiled
A fragmented report outlines a deep plot tied to naval movements with references to an Avileles of Foad and a General King. It notes military skirmishing, ongoing investigations, and tightened customs on certain articles while others remain duty free.
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Ania
Spautanda
King
Railway absorbed by colossal system under Morgan deal
New York spring 25 reports Southern Railway lease of nine years to be absorbed by Pierpont Morgan led system. President Samuel Spencer of Southern arranged agreement with London financiers and Mobile and Birmingham. Spencer returned from London to meet Alabama partners for closing details.
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New York
Samual Spencer
London
Mobilte
Birmingham
Pierpont. Morgan
Spencer
London Sud
South
J. G. Bus
Mobile
Birulygham
Alabama
Local Politi cal Race Heats Up in Paso Polvolos
Special wire report from Paso Polvolos notes mayor and alderman elections set for April. Democrat Joseph Mugoffin, the present mayor, seeks renomination as Republicans nominate John O’Keefe to lead a straight ticket. A recent Republican meeting organized for the campaign follows a close two year race decided by a contested official count.
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Lexag
Democrats
Repubicans
Alot
Joseph Mugoffin
Democrat
Remblicans
Jom O'Keefe
Houfeagut
Uie
Kerfe
Magofin
Sof
Pagent
Minster Dies by Own Action Near Big Spring
A Methodist minister, age 00 to 25, died near Big Spring in this county by firing a musket. No reason given for the act. The report notes a severe eye injury and mentions a fire in Hinday Tight, Sheltigeille, Venn, Peh. 25, with losses of about $75,000.
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New Worenee
D. D. Clark
Aleida
Big Spring
Bpeelal
Sheltigeille
Bass
Gomez Triumph Brings Havana Into Jubilant Parade
A massive Havana demonstration hailed General Gomez as the crowd filled the streets with laurel and roses. Flags, flowers, and banners lined Obispo and Oblapo streets as American officers and local guards watched a four mile procession.
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Jeqvanay Pel
Mastira Gover
Havas
Dierd
Cutiely
Gomes
Maxime Gomes
Gomez
Weyler
Obispo Atre
Montly
Genera Gomex
Wirvana
Reward Ordered As Governor Promises Arrest Hint
Austin February 25 Governor Sayers issued a reward of 200 for the arrest of the waknowh waffles wio on hist Sunday night dyn aaakedhe vesidence of My Tarks in, Gorsluina Attorney General Smilth proved the charter of the Wexag Nor therm Railway company with its headquarters at Anderson Grimes county Texas The capital stock of Wits rand is 100 000 and it is to run from Anderson to Stoneham Texas a distance of 12 miles all in Grimes county
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Austin
Sayers
Gorsluina
Genel
Aps
Wexag Nor‘therm Railway Company
Anderson
Grimes
County
Texas
Wits Rand
Stoneham
Free Public Reception by Ladies Auxiliary at YM Association Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association hosts a free public reception each month. March’s event features local artists and varied performances including vocal solos, instrumental pieces, recitations, and a club vocal act.
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Christian Arsoclatignu
Association Hall
YMOL
Anee Stont Tedga
Fat Worman
Eric Bolton
Danio
Dielman
P. Woefgen IT. Sanders
J. Tarlton
O. W. Talgera
Missouri Prue Dama Peaches and Berry Crops Hit by Rain
The report notes widespread damage to peaches and berries across Missouri with blackberries largely killed except for Snyder, raspberries and strawberries ruined, apples fair, and pears in poor shape. Heavy rains and hail prevented fruit development, reducing the season prospects.
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Tech
Paul Jones Flag Comes Home to Smithsonian Donation
An archaic wire story notes the Paul Jones flag, the first American flag printed abroad, being loaned to the convention by the Smithsonian Institution. Miss Duchey of Omaha arranged its presentation after meeting an elderly owner in Northern Massachusetts. The flag’s history and authenticity are highlighted as central to the exhibit.
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Washington
Miss Duchey
le Fing
Smithonian Institute
Indy
Bath Suner Attempts Sflu Special Wire
Bath Suner attempts Sflu ciriningham ale Web 26 M Wy Davis arrested at Bushey ONs nett here on charge of gialn fing tte revenue Inne alleged he con Guemvil bituad tiger du theater fumines suburi hour after bela placed in Jal he was discoveradl vna trom an arealease af miophine out of danger
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Ciriningham
Ale
Web
Davis
Bushey Ons
Nett
Suburi
Bela
Jal
Alger Must Go as War Secretary Resignation Feared
Washington reports say President faces pressure from Republican leaders and cabinet members to force Major General Henry S. Alger from the War Department amid calls for a cabinet reshuffle. The House acts amid a push for change, with Alger under intense political heat.
Railroad Prospectus to Boost Texas Industries Editorial Plan
The Light receives a prospectus for a monthly publication by the International and Great Northern Railroad. Published under the foreign-born name of the Passenger Department, it promises illustrated Texas views and aims to attract people to Texas through industrial opportunities and attract outside interest in its advantages for growth, investment, and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wustrator
International and Great Northern Railroad
General Pigsenger
Ce Taternational & Great Northern Raj
Texas
Made Pistols Raid By Mauutel Officers
Mauutel officers Yar Riper and Browat made arrests last night for discharging firearms at Crmarow and Commerce streets. One suspect, a Tencay Aryman, suffered effects from the lead and fired toward the Government, drawing quick police response. A second arrest involved a young man, with details linking to the weapon and a local drug store incident.
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TIRHD
Yar Riper
Browat
Tencay- Aryman
Hauer
Crmarow
Commerce
Mleyer & Son
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