War News From Suakim and India Fronts
Reports from Cairo to London describe Sheikh Salabat gathering 6000 men at Gedarif to oppose El Mahdi while British forces at Suakim report stubborn Arab skirmishes and continued operations toward Hessaniyet. London cites Russian plots on Afghanistan, and U S cattle policy shifts threaten Oklahoma lands and Indian Territory.
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Cairo
Sheikh Salabat
Gedarif
el Mahdiy Suakim
Suaxkm
Loxpon
United Service Gazette
Baltic
Suakim
London
Peter Lumsden
Penjdeh
Svuakim
Bengal
Calcutta
India
Quettah
Ayoub Khan
Abdurrahman
Afghanistan
Korti
Mudir
Dongolais
Nile
Hessaniyet
Ricu Mono
R. E. Lee
New York
St. Louis
Kreugler
Pacific
Stee
Suakin
Enem
Zereba
Hasheen
Zerebas
Berkshire
Marines
Gar Ier
Gerebas
Graham
Berber
Washington
Globe-Democrat
Indian ‘Territory
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Personal Points Stopped in City by Houston Visitors
Miss Rosie Wescott of Houston visits with Miss Rosie Edgar in the city. 8S. H. Taylor, inventor of a new black waxy land plow, surveys near the Alamo city for a contest with the Oliver Chilled plow. Notables including Capt. William Kinnam and guests from multiple states stay at the St. Leonard as plans unfold.
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Rosie Wescott
Houston
City
Rosie Edgar
H. Taylor
Oliver
Alamo City
William Kinnam
St. Louis
San Antonio
Pullman
Washington
Moberly
Missouri
San Fernando
A. J. Williams
Floresville
Williams
Wilson County
Aransas Pass
Mr. Williams
Misses Lathop
Albany
N. Y
I’. E. Baird
Philadelphia
N.G. Dodge
New York
James H. Codding
Massacusetts
H. Rybond
Galveston
Charles Born
G. H
China and France Peace Talks Reportedly Unopened
Paris dispatches deny any ongoing negotiations with China for peace and say Pekin shows no sign of surrendering on unfavorable terms. Chinese Embassy members in London hope for a halt to fighting but only if France formally accepts Tongin concessions without indemnity. Meanwhile French forces in Tonkin and siege conditions at Kelung persist as war strains cost China funds yet do not unsettle internal prosperity.
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Longpon
Paris
China
Pekin
London
France
Tongin
Peck's Bad Boy at Turner Hall Draws Roars of Laughter
Last night at Turner Hall the audience enjoyed Henry Peck in Peck's Bad Boy with loud laughter at the absurdities. Dan Mason as The Max Schultz and Charles Willard as Major Isaac Peck received praise as the company performs again tonight for those seeking to lift their spirits.
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Turner Hall
Henry Peck
Peck
Max Shultz
Dan Mason
Charles Willard
Isaac Peck
New Orleans Mardi Gras Rex Vision and City Streets
An anonymous New Orleans letter from March 10 critiques Mardi Gras festivities and the Rex king’s perilous ride atop a 30-foot throne. It urges smoother streets, even railway tracks for floats, to ensure safe, dignified processions and reports overall carnival success despite delays.
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San Antonio Light
New Oreans
New Orleans
Rex
United States
Louisiana
Clarence
Crescent City
Anne
Ivanhoe
Nis
Printer W D Morgan in San Antonio Train Accident
W D Morgan a Camden Arkansas union printer was on a freight train en route to this city. At San Marcos he left the caboose for water and while returning to reboard the moving train his foot slipped. He cut his right cheek and dislocated his shoulder. The train stopped and aid was given, and in San Antonio last night surgeons reset the shoulder and dressed the wound. He was ordered to Santa Rosa hospital.
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W.D. Morgan
Camdenn
Arkansas
Morgan
San Marcos
San Antonio
Braunnagel
Santa Rosa Hospital
Teaching opening in Medina county school
A notice invites qualified young colored teachers to apply for a county school position in Medina county by visiting the St. Paul M. E. church parsonage in Henson for details.
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Medina County
St. Paul M. E. Church
Henson
Recorders Court Roundup Disturbances and Disputes
Florentino Mendez and John McClosky fined five dollars each for drinking. George Gilden charged with disturbing the peace but case dismissed. Several others listed as continuing or fined for drunk and disorderly conduct, carrying a razor, striking, or insulting language. Officer Dickey recounts complaints at his residence after a church event. Cleveland favored by Americans. Opera Puff Cigarettes also noted.
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Florentino Mendez
John McClosky
George Gilden
James Eckford
H. Semlinger
William Chrysler
James Stovall
Harry Hewey
John Scott
Thomas Mullin
Eodore Henderson
Henry Semlinger
John Henesfy
Hutchins
Eugene Nucchetti
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Emanuel Abrahams
Commerce Street
Emerson’s
Courthouse
Emerson
Alamo Music House
William Holland
Commerce
Alamo Streets
J. H. Marquart
Soledadstop
DOE & Engelee
Pique
Navarro Streets
San Antonio, Texas
Telegraphic News
England
Soudan
Grant
Bad Boy
Recorder's Court
Dickey
Oper
Cleveland
Simms & Samuels
Mark Grayson
Stella Hurg
Isiss
CLEO
Ero
Davenport
Margerald Davene
John H. Merreae
Mr. Merritt
Eas
Swmnla
Pretty Little Fairy Queen
Acortig
Mii
Clea
Billy Bok OO Iriries
Millie Davenport
Eric Otwvats
Blitz Vondindenmuehler
Billy Forres
Terrence O' Mally
John H. Merritt
Bill
Visite
Waring
Vanity Fairs
Richmond Gem
Sim Hart
Main Plaza
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