Historic Dates Echo From Seville To Brownsville
A collage of historical notes lists events from 1482 Papal Bull in Seville through 1900 Secretary Hay open door policy, plus scattered statements on legal delay in the Wools bank case and political unrest. It mentions births, deaths, and notable incidents across Europe and America, concluding with a garbled moral about justice and the Brownsville affair.
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Seville
Spain
France
James Wolfe
Alex, Hamilton
Georgia
Penguin Island
Cupa of Good Hope
Indianola
Texas
Tom Thumb
Fifth Avenue
Newark
British Royal College of Surgeons
Hay
China
Alarming Rise in Caviare Market From New Treaty
In the American caviare market a surge in prices is anticipated due to a drafted fisheries treaty between the United States and Canada. The agreement targets the Great Lakes fishery, aiming to curb overfishing as sturgeon catches decline and Rabin eggs fuel Russian caviar. The treaty would ban sturgeon catches for five years to allow propagation.
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United States
Canada
Tt Fa
Preat Lakes
Sturgeon Shortage Denied as Treaty Ratification Debated
The article notes fishermen from Canada and the United States denying any shortage of sturgeon and ridiculing claims of scarce caviar. It also mentions an appropriation of 15000 dollars to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art for a Hudson Fulton celebration exhibition tied to the discovery of the Hudson and a centennial steam voyage. Separately, United States Steel plans a 10 million dollar town at Lake Superior near Superior and Duluth with mills nearby and a rail link to Chicago and Milwaukee, plus a possible new department of criminal investigation to streamline federal policing and save money.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Lake Superior
Superior
Duluth
Gary
Ind
Minnesota Range
Chiscage
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Theatergoers Prefer Plays With Message Over Sensory Appeal
Critics debate decadence while American audiences seek productions that nurture reason and intellect. They support wholesome, sane dramas free of exotic or erotic excess, as shows like The Old Homestead evoke memory and sentiment across a range of audiences from country folk to cosmopolitan readers.
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Tig Allendance
Will Make Good San Antonio Chief of Police Appointed
Charlie Van Riper has been appointed chief of police of San Antonio succeeding his father who led the department for years. The new appointee follows the family legacy of stabilizing the border and city security, aiming to continue the strong record of his predecessor.
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Charlie van Riper
San Antonio
Charlie
Christmas in Louisiana Civil Record Counts
The fragment asserts nine killings and multiple crises within a December day, claiming a broad civil context across regions. It questions the existence of a civil guard or corner drawing Europe Asia or Africa, labeling the record as bloody but unclear in specifics.
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Toni
Nanit
Europe
Asia
Africa
Editors Rally Over Texas Convict Welfare
Look to Texas editors showing keen concern for the welfare of state convicts as they discuss treatment of Texas wards. The piece suggests editors are focusing on the future impact of inmate care and reform in the Texas system.
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al Paso Fferald
Texas
Paraphrase of Moral Reflective Epigrams
A compact, cryptic reflection on reality and escape, noting behavior as a mirror and society as a gatekeeper of manners. It argues envy thrives while postmortem honor protects reputation, and laments the fragility of morality in life and artful epigrammatic critique.
Holy Duke of Shantung Said to Be Father of China Baby Emperor
A long, biased portrait of Kang Lingi the Holy Duke of Shantung, described as the infant emperor’s prospective father, with claims of ancient lineage, vast wealth, and a potential betrothal to a daughter of the Holy Duke to ease Chinese Manchu tensions.
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Hapsburg
Braganaa
Mutsuhito
Japan
Kang Lingi
China
Vymors
Kaussirise
Coulncius
Shantung
Alimanich de Gotha
Parvenus
Confucius
Pekin
Tientsin Puko
Panic on crowded streetcar as gun talk sparks rush
A heated gun talk threat in a crowded Hot Weiis Line car led to a panic rush yesterday afternoon after races. Passengers fled as a large crowd surged to the exits with minimal injuries reported, and a peacemaker tried to avert a possible clash.
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Oakland
Auden
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in the Light 1888
A boy child of George Bartholomaie was injured when hit by a hack on Alamo plaza while crossing. The Alamo Gun club held a shoot with Mosers Thiele Mickleidhn Brooks and Steves sharing honors. Elderidge Teele married Miss Alice Morley seven miles north of the city. The mayor awarded a pavilion contract to Massey brothers for Springs. A runaway horse damaged a vehicle on Alamo plaza. A large crowd attended yesterday's races. horses not yet on track. Powder Hip Gun club to meet at Bosshari’s saloon tonight. Public school board plans at 3 PM in the superintendent’s office. Sheriff Wyatt of Wilson county in the city at the St Londra. Sheriff Nat Lewis returned from his ranch to oversee improvements. C T Wicks and J T Dickenson confer with military authorities in Austin about next spring’s interstate drill. Emil Krause spends New Year in the city.
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George Bartholomaie
Alamo Plaza
Alamo Gun Club
San Pedy
Mosers
Thiele
Mickleidhn
Brooks
Steves
Eldridge P. Teele
Alice M. Morley
Massey Brothers
Hugey
Mike McDermott
San Antonio
Powder Hip Gun Club
Bosshar I'S
Wyatt
Wilson County
Floresville
St. Londra
Nat Lewis
C.t. Wicks
J. T. Dickenson
Austin
Emil Krause
Questions and Answers on Fire Dimensions and Postmarks
Questions discuss Niagara Falls dimensions on both sides and water split between American and Canadian sides. The answer notes the falls are 1060 feet across on the American side and 3010 feet wide on the Canadian side with heights 167 and 158 feet respectively. It adds Goat Island as divider and that about 15 percent water goes over the American side and 85 percent over the Canadian. It then asks about first use of postmarks, answered as circa 1660 in London with a circular two-part design showing month and day, year omitted.
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Joondon
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Alamo Bottled Beer
Lone Star Brewing Co
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Alamo National Bank
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