Prophesied Winter Thaw Trial Opens Monday and Local Political Clashes
The piece notes a predicted severe winter and that the second Thaw trial starts Monday, with hopes it ends soon. It mentions Ohio Democrats optimistic about Harmon, Indiana crisis reports, Texas towns' sidewalk campaigns, and a San Antonio Light promotion including a new magazine section in Sundays edition. It warns Georgia tax discovery on liquor sellers and Governor Campbell's hesitance on a special session. It encourages readers to order the Sunday Light to access eight-page magazine features.
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San Antonio
the Light
Panama Canal Progress Surges Under Goethals Arm
Persistent canal critics fade as work advances rapidly. November figures show about 1.4 million cubic yards of earth excavated and the project pushed forward at an unprecedented pace. The nation credits Colonel Goethals for the swift progress toward a vital commercial dream becoming reality.
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Panama Canal
Colonel Goethals
America
Goethals Commands Confidence in Waterway Project
The article lauds Colonel Goethals and the engineer corps for advancing the stupendous project. It praises the United States Army for its capability and expresses expectation that, barring political bickering or office politics, the waterway will be completed soon.
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United States Army
Engineer Corps
Goethals
Return of the Buffalo Reclaims Forest Habitat
The 8000 acre Wichita National Forest in Oklahoma hosts 15 buffaloes sent from the New York Zoo. Two calves born since arrival, Hornaday and Oklahoma, signal thriving herds under care of Frank Rush. Weather will drive roundup and feeding until spring as the herd roams and regains wild instinct.
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Sam
Plains
New York Zoological Gardens
Wichita National Forest
Oklahoma
Wichita Forest
Forest Service
Washington
New York
Hornaday
New York Zoo
Frank Rush
Guadalajara Tax Aims to Eradicate the Big Sombrero
From Guadalajara, Jalisco, a city decree imposes a one peso tax on each big sombrero hat and requires an internal tax tag. If wearers persist, officials threaten higher taxes until the hat becomes prohibitively expensive. Officials argue the sombrero is unsightly and should disappear.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Jalisco
Licely
The Siege of the Alamo at the Big Tent highlighted Texas history
The Big Tent presented The Siege of the Alamo to a crowded audience with scenes of Davy Crockett and the siege, with additional entertainment including Madame Emma Calve performances. The program lists further shows and matinees at local theaters and notes on upcoming productions and actors.
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Big Tent
The
Alamo
Texas
Big Tent Theater
Southwest
Davy Crockett
Watterson’s Democracy in Louisville Courier-Journal
A dramatic passage extols home rule sound money and equal rights while opposing clericalism class favoritism and entanglements with church affairs. It advocates complete separation of church and state and a revenue tariff without privilege or fusion.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Thaw Case Insanity Defense Focuses On Temporary Derangement
As New York delegates to the 1904 Democratic Convention, Harry Thaw's defense leans on insanity while denying dementia. Attorney Littleton vows to block a rushed trial at Matteawan. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is slated to testify again. Prosecution doubts linger of a hung jury and possible dismissal.
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New York
Alton B. Parker
Brooklyn
Littleton
Stanford White
Thaw
White
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Why I Lost My Job and a Clearer Mind
A distressed worker explains job loss due to chronic stomach trouble and worry. He credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for digestion relief and improved mood, claiming a healthier stomach led to steadier employment and personal well‑being. The piece promotes a sample offer from A. Stuart Co.
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Stuart
Addresa
Milli
A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Thaw Trial Defense Focuses on Insanity and Providence
The defense argues Thaw acted under a sudden mental breakdown sparked by Evelyn Thaw’s statements and Minnesota wrongs. Attorney Littleton seeks to prove legal insanity with emphasis on Thaw’s religious fervor, will, and a mission to punish Stanford White’s killer.
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Littleton
Evelyn Thaw
Thaw
Jerome
Providence
Stanford White
New York
New York “Yellow Press
Pittsburg
Harry
Shvelyn Thaw
Death Under Train Ends Brakeman’s Life in Temple Area
George Carney a brakeman was killed instantly near Cameron when thrown beneath a moving freight train. He was unmarried and survived by two sisters in Temple. Other brief items note M. M. Crane’s possible gubernatorial bid opposition to Campbell, a Waco attack arrest of Joe Williams, and burglars stealing about $400 in Dallas.
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Temple
Tex
Cameron
George Carney
B. J. Carpenter
Iss. C. A. Gribble
Crane
Dallas
M. M. Crane
Texas
Campbell
Robbery handbag found with two $100 checks recovered
Officers report a handbag taken by thieves contained two checks for 100 dollars each. No clue to the robbers is obtained as efforts continue. Bridge Falls Bentath train Bertram Tex dan. A freight train on the Houston and Texas Central derailed on a bridge four miles west of here, seven cars, four hogs, plunged into the stream. Watch for the Sunday Light. dollar offer for Sunday copy.
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Madame Calve
Madame Emma Calve
France
Grand Opera House
Goggan Brothers
Houston Street
Bridge Falls Bentath
Bertram, Tex
Dan
Houston & Texas Central Road
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Return OF the
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Miss Morrison
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Eflies
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Laelang
Lona Star Drug Co
H. Dean
J. T Burnett & Co., Undertakers
Courtland
Dean
Carter's
East Commerce
Watterson
Bethaw's
Brown
Hamilton-Brown
East Houston ST
Moore Bldg
Houston ST
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Peeeeneseas
Eeene
Ccseeseeeas
News OF the
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Wato
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J. C. Gorham
Jimmy
the State Bank and Trust Co
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W. T. McGampbell
Aug. Briam
A. J. Bell
J. H. Halle
Alamo National Bank
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East Crockett Street
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