Texas lawmakers discuss Laredo request and secret service bureau
Legislative report from Austin notes Senate bills on rape penalties and the creation of a state secret service bureau, plus debates on land taxes, public lands, and oleomargarine repeal. House actions include charter measures, validation of county issues, and court term scheduling amid a local bill day.
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Austin
Texas
Marcel
Senate
Ofelock
Gough
Allee
City of
Laredo
Ross
Col. Baker
Adjutant General's Department
Nowser
Senate Beall
Ennis
Tignes
Burns
Houston
Linn
Victoria
Bowser
Dallas
Congress
Bailey
Rowser
House
Goss
Fually
Jackson
Bumpass
Kaufman
Santa FeraSiad
Oleburne
Dickinson
Mexico
Henseley
Tucker
Stud
Legislative bills pass amid suspension of rules
In Austin on March 2, several bills advanced with suspensions, including a charter for Dentzon, court term fixes for districts 28 36 and 40, and road law updates in Calhoun county. Monie Sweeney, charged with kidnapping her son, posted bail for return to Wise county.
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Atascosa County
Dentzon
Turner
Laredo
Thos. E. Jesse
F. Stella
Drew Finch
Wise County
Calhoun County
aAustin
Texas
Monie Sweeney
Svith
St. Edward's College
Tustice Jonhson
J. 8
Bravo
Mia
Rebecca Brown
Jett
Flower Battle Meeting Promises Large Festival Parade
A Flower Battle association gathering at the Business Men's club reports strong local support and plans. Bands from millitary and Car Beck may perform for the grind parade at a favorable price. Prizes for visiting bands discussed, railways asked to supply transport, more carriages promised, and the Y M C A will participate comically. The event aims for a large cavalcade with many entrants.
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Flower Battle Association
Business Men's Club
Adance
Butte
Irvine
Tiwaa
Kelly
Bicycle Brigade
Huntington Coming Opens a Railroad Visit Morning
Big railroad magnate Collin P Huntington will arrive from the east this morning on a special train. He travels with Southern Pacific officials including H E Huntington Gret assistant to the president Jules Kruttechbultz Pacific system general manager W G Van Vleck Texas lines manager and others. The party’s agenda and stay length remain unclear amid rumors about President Huntington’s visit.
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Collin P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Company
H. E. Huntington
Gret
Julies Kruttechbultz
Parific Sysem
W. G. van Vleck
Texas Ines
J. C.stubbs
W. Bein
Cirteri Ag
Ome
Spain in Crisis as Insurgents Rise in Cuba
Special wire reports from New York describe growing unrest in Spain and Cuba. Weyler faces harsh criticism as insurgents in Cuba press attacks near Guines and Rejucal. Spanish forces suffer losses in Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara amid widespread disaffection and calls to suspend constitutional rights.
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New York
Trout Hayann
Spain
Madrid
la Epoca
Caoporas
Enlle
Avana
Havana
Phillinine Islands
Cuba
Wesles
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Geh
Melguiza
Melguizo
Naval Department
Obe
Treasury
Guines
Havena
Gaines
Santa Clara
Rejucal
Raoul Armetgo
Capilal
Salvador
Riaca
Menar
Historic Flag Returns to Public Eye in Athens
A fragmentary report from Athens on March 20 references a historic flag tied to the War of Independence, once marked by Prince Alexander. The damaged text hints at its display or reexamination amid lingering associations with the Croatian or Greek struggle for liberty.
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Athens
Alexander
Amateurs Fight Ends in Fatal Blow at Club
A pugilist named Edward Gibbons died after a blow to the heart during a boxing match with Sam Perry at the Tenth Ward Democratic club. Perry and club president Martin Coller were arrested. Perry was arraigned and committed without bail. London announces Crete blockade begins tomorrow with neutral ships allowed limited landings under certain conditions.
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Philadelphia
Maron
Elissommons
Corbett
Edward Gibbons
Sam
Perry
Tenth Ward
Democratic Club
Martin Coller
London
London Gazette
Ureporta
Crete
Heeta
The Double Hanging in Newport Ky and Deaths of Walling and Tremont
The article reports the execution of Scott Tarkson and Alonzo Walling in Newport Kentucky. Walling died by strangulation after a prolonged struggle, Tarkson died quickly. crowds watched as signals signaled the end. Protests and reactions followed, with Governor signs and telegrams about clemency and innocence. Real estate transfers in San Antonio and surrounding areas are listed, including several property deeds and a transfer involving the Stieren and Tezel families.
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Newport
Tarkson
Alonzo Walling
Carington
Cinein- Diath
Mryan
Greencastle
Jackson
Walling
Rhinock
Co. A, Steren
Adolph Stieren
San Antonio
Castroville Road
Franela Smith
Herman Tezel
Leon Creek
Culebra
Legislative Guests From Austin Visit San Antonio Officials
A large Texas Legislature party with guests and chaperones visited San Antonio last night, hosted by Otto Wahround of the City Brewery, Mayor Gallaghan, and Louis J. Wortham. The group included L. J. Wortham, A. F. Brigance, F. B. Wilcox, F. Watters, P. Blackburn, R. L. Johnson, and P. Berns, who planned to remain through the next day.
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Man Antonio
Solona
Texas
Austin
Otto Wahround
City Brewery
Mayor Gallaghan
Louis J. Wortham
L. J. Wortham
A. F. Brigance
F. B. Wilcox
F. Watters
P. Blackburn
R. L. Johnson
P. Berns
Consul Shropshire Accused of Blackmail and Corruption
A Washington report to the state department alleges Samuel B. Morse's former deputy Clyde Shropshire as consul general in Paris engaged in blackmail, theft, and fraudulent fees. Shropshire reportedly extorted money, misappropriated consulate funds, and pressed payments for dubious services, with further claims of gambling connections and disreputable associations.
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Sunday Light
New York
Tribune
Rowe
Mr. Morse
Parks
Mather
Mr. Shropshire
Morse
Shropshire
Irving
Grind Hotel
Paris
Lonton
Generil Morse
Grand Hotel
Shropaike
Amerlcan
Paria
London
Barnes
San Francisco
Morne
Cinima
Chicago
Manufacturers
Baronshire
New Texas Laws and Governor's Approvals March 20
A list of Texas House bills and concurrent resolutions sent to the secretary of state for approval. Highlights include quarterly county treasurer funds examination, a cotton growers convention, Fort Worth and Denver charter issues, security of costs for state officials, and criminal penalties for receiving or concealing stolen property. Some measures approved, others not by the governor.
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Austin
Tex
Ng Bing
Secretary of State
Galeee
Fort Worth
Denver
Congress
Brazos
Anrversors Itt & Sim
Terrible Floods Threaten Mississippi Valley Towns
Memphis reports a further eight-inch rise in the Mississippi with devastation and probable drownings. Seventeen believed dead near Cerruthersville as the flood stretches fifty miles downstream. Villages inundated from Memphis north to Nashville and beyond. levees guarded by armed men. hundreds rescued along the Arkansas shore. widespread homelessness.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Arlee
Cerrutherswile
Tennessee
Arkansas
Memphia
Altzatet
Belack No 38
Tesat
Iron Mountain
Kansas City
Fort Seott
Dyer
Oblan
Nashville
Cumberland Dyer
Cumberland River
Alabama
Exrirantteary Ghat
Vic
Weendt
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Sricon
Crockett Street
Ammo Plaza
Freeman
Chittenden
Fred. Hadra
Geema
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Brown
Huntington
Coba
Like Corbett
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