General Stephen D. Lee Dies At Vicksburg
New Orleans May 2 General Stephen D Lee longtime commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans died at his home in Vicksburg Mississippi after collapsing during a reunion event. He led in Civil War battles later presided over the Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College and served as commissioner of the Vicksburg National Military Park.
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Last Day for Paying City Taxes Amid Poll Tax Reminder
Two days remain to pay city taxes without penalty as May 31 stands as the tax deadline. A new rule omits the poll tax from regular receipts unless taxpayers request it, prompting some owners to pay the extra dollar to avoid disenfranchisement in next spring elections. City Tax Collector Viltemata expects heavy turnout as thousands settle accounts before Saturday.
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Confederate veteran leader death shifts to Columbus
Moved from Starkville to Columbus where his body will likely be laid to rest. General Lee’s death leaves General Cabell of Dallas as senior officer of the veterans, with orders expected from General Mickle of New Orleans to issue on the matter.
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Columbus
Lee Eaves
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Dallas
Texas
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New Orleans
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United Confederate Veterans
Anathinte
Markets drift in New Orleans after mixed day
New Orleans shows a tentative rally of about 15 points on July amid a fluctuating session. Weather concerns and bear pressure cloud the outlook with traders noting professional bear cliques may sway the market. Grain prices in Kansas City and Houston remain steady with no clear direction as wheat and corn quotes drift and market activity slows.
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New Orleans
Texans Are Migrating Of Swindlers
New Orleans May 28 An announcement that swindlers have sent laborers from Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Texas to New Orleans for canal jobs was made last night by H A Smith labor agent of a union commission. Victims paid 1 to 6 dollars and fares in hopes of transportation to the terminal. Smith said the swindle has been ongoing for weeks despite notices saying there are no openings for laborers in the area. He is collecting evidence to prosecute the swindlers.
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Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
New Orleans
H. A. Smith
Une Candi Conmission
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Pavatnu
Pickpocket Ring Hammers Two-Year Terms in Court
City Detective Charles Van Riper reports from Laredo that the district court jailed members of a pickpocket gang. The core troupe, led by the officers, received two year sentences for theft from the person after earlier arrests, with several rich hauls cited before capture.
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Laredo
Tex
van Riper
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Venir
Elect School Head June 3 at Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting on June 3 will decide the election of teachers and principals. A high school principal position remains unsettled. several candidates are named including Miss Sarah Scofield vice-principal Marshall M Johnston W L Bringhurst H H Ransom and W D Williams with Pat Tales among others.
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Marshall M. Johnston
W. L. Bringhurst
San Antonio High School
H. H. Ransom
Galveston
Ball High School
W. D. William
Fort Worth High School
Fort Worth
Pat Tales
Hundreds Flee From Floods Near Paris Texas
The Hed river at Paris Texas rose to 43 feet, up 10 feet from the record, flooding hundreds of homes and forcing many families to flee. Authorities fear several lives lost as relief efforts struggle with food shortages and damaged infrastructure. In Dallas relief groups appeal for supplies while looting is to be opposed as police and militia are mobilized. The flood eases in Fort Worth with water services restored, and Gainesville receives repair trains and travelers after flood disruption.
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Dallas
Health Department
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Fort Worth
Stewart Cleared After Short Deliberation in District Court
After a Monday to Thursday trial in the Thirty-seventh district court, Stewart was found not guilty of an assault upon a nerra fir. The defense presented numerous witnesses on the defendant's good character, and the jury deliberated for about 20 minutes after the case was submitted at noon.
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Thirty-seventh District Court
Failure of brokerage firm leads to receiver appointment
May 28 Pillsburg Pa Federal Judge Young appointed the Guarantee Tile and Trust company receiver for the stock brokerage firm Geo W MacMullen & Co Involuntary petition fixed liabilities at about 1 8 million with assets around 250 000.
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Texas Rail Lines See Large Revenue Drop as Costs Rise
Austin May 28. A railroad commission comparative statement shows Texas lines earned nine months ending March 31, 1903, compared to 1907, with gross earnings down 7,421,912 dollars or 10.33 percent, while operating expenses rose 2,170,016 dollars or 4.80 percent. Commissioner Storey warned that rates will have to be increased.
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Railroad Commission
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Storey
Steal Elks Prize Diamond At Carnival
A thief stole a $100 diamond ring from the Elks club quarters where it lay on Secretary Keller's deck. The robbery was spotted minutes after the thief fled and a posse pursued toward the east wood. Officers are working to recover the ring.
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Keller
Liuery
Wainwright to Lead Fleet In World Cruise Plan
Seattle May 28 Rear Admiral Sperry says he recommended Captain Richard Wainwright for rear admiral to command the Atlantic fleet part of the world's cruise. Navy department aims to place Wainwright in command for portions of the voyage.
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Ad Imiral Sperry
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Navy Department
Richard Wainweight
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Wainwright
Bishop Neely Exonerated by Methodist Conference
Baltimore Md May 28 At the Methodist conference the committee of the Episcopacy decided on a report exonerating Bishop Thomas B Neely of Buenos Ayres of the charge of disadministration. The report states he will not be returned to South America but given another important post.
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Committee of the Episcopacy
Thomas B. Neely
Buenos Ayres
Neely
South America
Local weather forecast and temperature report
Weather office notes overall conditions nationwide. Readings show daily highs and lows with year ago comparison. The page mentions cloud cover, fire risk notes, and 24 hour forecast ending at 8 o clock. Details appear on the weather page.
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Weather Office
Bread famine looms in San Antonio over yeast shortage
San Antonio faces possible bread shortage as high water halts train service delaying yeast deliveries since last Monday. Local agents expect a shipment of yeast by this afternoon or tonight, otherwise bread supplies may run low tomorrow.
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One Thousand Killed In Typhoon And Mine Disaster
River A Morgue, Victoria, May 28 The steamer Shin Onno reported a typhoon disaster at Rankow with over 1000 lives lost as hundreds of boats were wrecked by a sudden typhoon. News also recounts a coal mine disaster in Kwong Sa where about 1000 workers perished in a mine fire.
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Bailey Leaders Say Mistake Was Made
Bailey leaders claim the state democratic convention erred by denying anti Halleyites representation on the Denver delegation. Prominent Bailey supporters Clarence Oustey Jake Wolters W L Sterrick Tom Ball Wiley Imboden and others regret the breach between factions.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Har’ Yeaterday
Denver
Bailey Seviors
Clarence Oustey
Jake Wolters
W. L. Sterrick
Tom Ball
Wiley Imboden
Crops Fine Despite Flood Report From San Antonio
Rey Kurla reports two heavy rains in San Antonio area, one five inches, with about nineteen percent of crops washed away yet offset by increased weld from rain. He notes many birds drowned and children found hundreds dead or dying in fields after the rain.
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Rey Kurla
San Antonio
Mr. Kurtz
Blast wrecks railway plant in Texas and New Mexico
Faso Texas May 28 dynamiiters wrecked the large pipe carrying water from the Donila mountains in New Mexico to Carrizazo New Mexico. The pipe supplied the El Paso and South Western railway system and diverted the Bunita rivers water. Estimated cost about 1 000 000 dollars.
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Donila Mountains
New Mexico
Carrizazo
N. M
el Paso & Southwestern Railway
Bunita River
Straitlaced Gould Lines Strike Rumor Debunked
Report from St. Louis claims no strike action by car repairers and inspectors on the Gould Lines. Division Superintendent Homer Eads confirms all workers are at their posts with no signs of stoppage. Grand Chief Ronemus of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen allegedly ordered a strike over the piece system, but no evidence supports it.
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St. Louis
Homer Eads
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Missouri Pacific
Mountain Management
Mayor Gallagoan Returns to City Hall Office
Mayor Gallagoan appeared at City Hall this morning despite illness and handled a busy forenoon of duties. He plans to submit the annual budget next Monday and aims to clear much pending business from his recent sick spell.
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Split Victory for W. J. Bryan
Concord New Hampshire May 28 The attempt to insert the democratic platform at the state convention in resolution favoring the presidential candidacy of W. J. Bryan was defeated by a pronounced majority but the Bryan supporters were victorious selecting as delegates men rated as Bryan supporters.
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Cholera Sweeps Filipino Province with Rising Cases
Cholera has taken a firm foothold in Pangasinan with four cities including Dagupan reporting infections. The Bureau of Health plans an aggressive stamp out, noting 231 cases in the Caniz area since January. No general epidemic is feared.
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