Burned 70 Death Says Dortcha Meets a Fatal Fire
Dortcha, a colored wife of Ben Dortcha, died after kerosene accidental ignition near 112 South La Veda Street. The incident occurred as she prepared dinner in a railroad home, causing her to run outside in flames. Her husband learned of the death en route home. She leaves six children. funeral arrangements handled by Burnette Co. The fire destroyed the house valued around $100. furniture loss about $250 with no insurance. She was native of Seguin and had been married twelve years.
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Dodehe
Ben
Dortcha
San Antonio
Aransag
Ber Dorteha
Tits House
Seguin
Pegh
Burnéte & Co
Fred
Amari
Kangaroo Rats Captured Near Ban Pedro Pink Analogies Gardens
Four kangaroo rats recently captured in Atap osa county join a collection of Tara annuals in Ban Pedro Pink Analogies gardens. The creatures have long hind legs and a powerful tail. They burrow up to three feet then dig outward creating nests. They move by hopping in a distinctive, quirky fashion.
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Bebm
Pedro
Jewel
Ron
Birthday Celebration for Clara Nordman in Goliad Streets
A fragmented notice details a birthday event for Clara Nordman on Goliad Street with companions including Gretchen Herwick Olga Reimenn Emme Wath Nile Meyerman Anna Rosshardt Clara Yulling and several ladies and gentlemen from the area such as Mrs Roy Cushmann Mrs Henry Torry Mrs BD Paylor Henry Tulse and Tin Elber’s An Cahn, reflecting a local social gathering.
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Clara Nordman
Goliad Street
Clara ‘Nordman
Gretchen Herwick
Olga Reimenn
Emme Wath
Nile Meyerman
Anna Rosshardt
Clara Yulling
Roy. Cushmann
Henry Torry
Paylor
Henry Tulse
Tin Elber
An- Cahn
Bold Highwaymen Hold Up Near Hermann Park
A late evening street robbery in Travis Park area ends with two men threatening a passerby. The victim, Henry Schaefer, loses $136.60 from pockets after being ordered to surrender cash and silver. The pair fled as another passerby neared, an incident praised for its luck given the early hour and location on a main street.
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Henry ‘Schaefer Priday
Hermann Son
Ledger
Ays Park
Schaefer
Wine Flowed Like Water During Cuban Skirmish Report
A pre Cuba era dispatch describes seven large wine barrels exploded near a stucco hut used for wine storage. An officer ordered the barrels opened and the fragrant liquid spilled, alarming thirsty correspondents and soldiers who feared poisoning and intoxication amid the conflict.
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Cuba
Olson
White Dove Peace Talks Spur Mock Hopes and Murky Details
Special Wire from Nadreid reports Prime Minister Sa gassa asserting progress in preliminary peace efforts with the United States amid sparse details. The story also covers a burglary case and a domestic dispute involving Mrs. Mahoney, her daughter Josephine, and police actions, with several valuables recovered from the Paschal and Dreiss residences.
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Hera
Lauis
Dreiss
Mes
I. P. Bitufaen
Frank Paschal
Kohr
Apoona
Shoat
Paschal
Wirs. Mahoney
San Austannia
West Commerce Street
International Depot
Josephine
Arthur Trekex
Narrow escape in gun blast shocks Parker incident
Mr Chabot and ALY A C Pancoast narrowly escaped severe injury Friday afternoon when a shell in the right barrel of a cross crossing gun exploded after discharge. Damascus steel near the breach tore out four inches, burning the shooter’s face. a previous accident last year left the left barrel blown off. Parker Bros replaced the barrel set after that prior mishap. witnesses question whether overload caused the explosion.
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Chas. Chahat
Fevel
Aly
Chabot
Parker, Bros
Lost Girl Found Near Alamo Meat Works
An eleven-year-old daughter of a Woltz and Marx employee wandered from home and was located last night near the Alamo C Meats works in the Hock Quarry area. The missing girl was recovered with help from clerk dhce clerice of Woltz and Marx and Mr Benners.
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Woltz & Marx
Frank Benners
Alamo
Probate matters and guardianship actions overview
Entailed estate of Charles Martines granted to Rodrigues de Abela without bond. Appraisers Bargera Blas Mateu and John Stapnenbock appointed. Estate of Jacob Antal postponed to next week. Guardian of Mehiin minors granted maintenance allowance of $4. Proceeding for Rock minors administrator account approved.
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Charles Martines
Deeceph Rodrigues de Abela
Dunn Bargera
Blas Mateu
Tohn Stapnenbock
Jacob ‘Antal
Mehiin
Watate
Kock
Minora
German diplomacy claim of friendly stance to U S
Washington July 23 German ambassador Von Halleben met the president and secretary of state after a discussion that he had been instructed by Kaiser Wilhelm to convey assurances of Germany’s unfailing friendship. The talks touched on the Philippines but officials said the United States would not invite or tolerate foreign interference. The Kaiser might be consulted when plans for the Philippines are settled, but no alliance or alteration of policy is expected. WRIMMED HATS MONDAY ad follows.
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Manila
Diedrich
Philippines
United States
Alerance
McKinley rejects third call for volunteers
President McKinley announced at Campcurrency Manor that a third call for volunteers is unnecessary. With regular troops and volunteers in place, the cabinet believes the army is large enough to handle remaining issues. Occupation forces for Puerto Rico and the Philippines are largely formed, and state quotas under the second call have been filled.
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Washington, D. C
Mckintey
Porto Rico
Philippines
Advises Spain to end war now over Philippines and Cuba
Vienna reports a European analyst argues Spain should make peace to save the Philippines as longer conflict boosts imperialist sentiment in America. The analyst warns Cuba and Porto Rico must be incorporated into the United States, and Cuba’s independence is uncertain amid immigrant upheaval and fear of annexation.
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Spain
Philippines
Culu
Vienna
Washington
Amertes
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
West Indies
Panama Canal
America
McKintey
Nod
Op Ct Jenat
Judge Garner Nominated by Acclamation in Uvalde
In Uvalde Texas on a Sunday a delegate convention nominated Judge J N Garner by unanimous acclamation for representative of the twenty first district after twenty six ballots between Garner and Brown. W Trickes of Pearsall was elected chairman and Le J Brooks of Horde secretary of the Democratic executive committee for the district.
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Uvalde
Texas
J. N. Garner
Brown
Garner
W. Trickes
Pearsall
Goimpsites
Istrict
le J. Brooks
Horde
Mysterious Schooners Bring Lumber to Corpus Christi
The schooner Mystery arrived at Corpus Christi from Lake Charles with 25,000 feet of lumber for B. Th. Sidbury. The Atble Dees Gaze ava and Matthew from Lake Charles also docked with lumber for the Mexican National railroad company.
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Corns Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi
Take Charles
Spain Seeks Unity as Government Limits Press Declarations
Madrid reports government orders flagging press reporting on military leaders and battles. It cites firings of generals Weyler and others for not using forces properly and hints at a proposed coalition cabinet under a royalist plan while rallying support against new peace talks.
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Hunday Light
New York
Madrid
Saya
Oficera
Weyler
Polavein
la Chambre
Lopez
Donmingues
Carieja
Furat Ce
Pic Court
Anilitary
Folaviaja
Puy
Agearrage
Campus
Global Market Sparks From Cotton To Wheat Reports
The bulletin cites July updates from New Orleans to Portland and New York. It notes North Texas cotton prospects improving, corn and oats in Iowa and Illinois weather with minimal damage, and steady or mixed grain prices in London and New York. Live stock prices show beef and hogs moving with active demand, while port shipments and export prospects in Portland are discussed amid broad market chatter about peace talks and finance.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Mentedworld
Exec
Manila Siege Rumors Stir, US Troops Inch Toward City
Special wire from Hong Kong reports 4500 troops between Minada and Cavite as Colorado Utah regiments arrive at Paranaque. Admiral Dewey plans minimal shelling while Angustin seeks safe surrender terms to spare the city, with Merritt and Monterey expected to signal broader action.
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Davite
Hong Kong
Manila
Janabo
Paranaque
Minada
Cavite
Artllery
Phare Wrefers
Alagnati
Dewey
Anderson
Green
Lan Holwart
Angard Wll
Javnd
Wil Wenkerr
Tercar
Augusti Can- Union
Cervera
Sagapore
Herve
Camare
Mediterranean
Merritt
Me-Nyansa
Cyrus
Alger Criticized for Rail Car Contracts in Civil War Transport
July 23 Chattanooga reports protest that Secretary Alger awarded troop transport contracts to the Cincinnati Southern without consulting Colonel Lee, leaving other lines to supply cars and delaying moves. North and South Carolina lines were ordered to yield cars, prompting questions about favoritism and insufficient access to the front.
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Chattanooga
Onidale
North Caroliedane St., Louis and Southern Railway
Alger
Quartermaster Lee
Lice
Hain
Cineinnaii
Enes
Cineramati
North Carolina
St. Louis
Nova Carolina
Unclear Telegrams Spark Newsroom Confusion
Fragmentary telegraph notes from Memphis Tennessee reference an author M. Connelly and a discussion on short-range and interim developments. The garbled text includes stray phrases about a July release and a request for dialogue, but no coherent event or confirmation.
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Memphis
Tenn
Seslato
Biesippi
M. Connelly
Deserter Allen Captured Near Oklahoma Jail
Howard Allen, wanted on forgery and related charges, was recaptured after escaping with a loaded pistol from a prison barn. He wore a false beard to alter his appearance and was seized by Major Pierce after a chase through Payne County. Sheriff Annis planned to transport Allen to Oklahoma Territory tonight with assistance from Van Riper and Mott.
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Texas Cavalry
Cauiyity
Howard Allen
Ig Phyne
Oklahoma
Amua
van Riper
Sam Heyouth
Honasani
Goda
Howl
Peran
Major Pierce
Allin
Bille Davey
Allen
Alen
Shada
Phia Griest
Sesmtad
Matt Cooper
Okinoma
Anals
Inet Alten
Akova
Van
Annis
Far Oklanoma
Tie
Payne County
Ion
Mexico
Unclaimed Packages At Pacino Express Office
Unclear note lists items and names connected to parcels held at Pacino Express Cova office for the weekend ending July 235. Names include J. A. Buchanan Rev Geo B Ran haw TM J Ed Stahenow Mary Aillen Joseph chattel Alea Olive.
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Pacino Expres Cova
J. A. Buchanan
Geo. B. Ran
Haw
Stahenow
Mary Aillen
Joseph ‘Chattel
Alea Olive
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