Telegraph Brevities from a Distant Era
A collection of brief items: Houston rice cultivation, Branyon killed at Igo, Corea situation improving, Honduras tensions, Mrs. Eliza Vaughn's death in Staples Texas, U.S. Senate politics, Wood and Manila mission, Green to stand trial for postal fraud, Dreyfus, Japan influence, Egan resignation, Panama debate, Edward and Alexandra to Dublin, Lip lip service in London, McArthur explanations, Benson land frauds, investigations department, Dayton airship success, Dayton fire injuries, New Orleans marks 100th Louisiana purchase anniversary, Gotti and Leo funds, Morgan resolutions on Colombia war claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Branyon
Igo Englera
Corea
Agers
Honduras
Eliza Vaughn
Staples
Texas
Senate
General Wood and Son
Manila
New York
Green Mst
Fas
St. Louis
Mindanao
Lip
London
McArthur
Honolulu
Merriam
Wood
Benson
St “Department
WO Wright Boys
Dayton
Miles Agaist
Wea
Centennial Celebration in New Orleans Marks Transfer Anniversary
In the Cabildo on December 19 a centennial ceremony retraced the 1803 transfer of the Louisiana territory from France to the United States. Governor Heard, M. Jussarand, and Senor Ojedo attended with a reading of the original transfer proclamation. Guns fired in Jackson Square and cheers saluted the U S flag as crowds gathered.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
France
United States
Supreme Court
Spain
Heard
M. Jusserand
Senor Ojedo
Washington
Jackson Square
Place d’Armes
Mrs Livermore Celebrates 83rd Birthday in Melrose
Mrs Mary A Livermore author and lecturer marked her eighty third birthday at home in Melrose Mass with visits from her daughters and grandchildren. She remains active and in good health in her late years.
Czar to Preside Over Far East Commission Meeting
London reports the imperial commission to review Far East affairs will hold its first meeting tomorrow with the Czar presiding The body aims to draft a final reply to Japan's demands and outline forthcoming actions through Saint Petersburg dispatches
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London
Imperial Commission
Far East
St. Petersburg
Japan
Essex Republican Club Dinner Tonight in Boston
In Boston Massachusetts the Essex Republican club hosts its annual dinner with elaborate arrangements completed. The principal speaker is Congressman J Adam Bede from Minnesota.
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J. Adam Bede
Boston
Mass
Essex Republican Club
J. Adam Befip
Minnesota
Texas Mule Industry and Turkeys in Waco Headlines
In Waco Texas the mule market faces hindering rail rates, with Texas mules priced out of competition against Kansas City Memphis and Atlanta. Turkeys command high prices driving birds to local packers. Also notes on Methodists mission meeting, firework restrictions, a broken ankle, and private gaming room convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Waco
John Gorham
Bosqueville
Gorman
Kansas City
Memphis
Atlanta
Sanford
Harry Fields
German Ambassador Seeks Galveston Visit For Warships
A Washington interview with Baron Speck von Sternberg describes his admiration for Texas and confirms ongoing talks on a four-ship German squadron visiting Galveston. The envoy notes Berlin’s itinerary limits but signals strong Texas interest and a possible early arrival if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Erwin Schaefer
Galveston
Legation
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Europe
Texas
Washington
William
Baron von Sternberg
United States
Schaefer
Mexico
Southere
San Antonio
Alamo City
President Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Germany
New Orleans
Light
Berlin
Tam
Four Men Arrested in San Francisco Counterfeiting Case
Secret Service Agent Hazen and federal officers arrested four men in San Francisco for manufacture and distribution of bogus half dollars. The accusers name Charles Callan as leader and a complete counterfeiting plant was found at his home. The other defendants are George Tighe Charles Sutcliff and John Aldridge.
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San Francisco
Secret Service
Hazen
Orsted
Charles Callan
George Tighe
Charles Sutcliff
John Aldridge
Callan
Brave Fireman Dies After Tenement Fire Rescue
New York reports Lieutenant John Ferel of the fire department was fatally injured by a three story fall from a fire escape in a Brooklyn tenement blaze. He and fellow firefighters had just carried twenty five women and children to safety, likely saving many from suffocation.
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New York
Broklyn
John Ferel
Fire Department
Favorite Family Remedy Advertised for Household Accidents
Ballard's Snow Liniment touted as the constant favorite family remedy for burns cuts sprains and bruises. Available at Fischer & Springall and Bexar Drug Co priced at 25 cents 500 and one dollar.
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Ballard
Fischer & Springall
Bexar Drug Co
Sewing Machines Offered by M J Mewitt at City Market
Local notice advertises Singer Manufacturing Co sewing machines at 511 East Houston Street. M J Mewitt invites shoppers to inspect models before purchase at the market in town.
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Houston St
M. J. Mewitt
Hudson Palace Fire Destroys Home of William Muschenheim
Fire in New York on Washington Avenue and 195th Street destroyed William Muschenheim’s Hudson showplace. He and his wife escaped with servants, rescuing others from the third floor as two women leaped from windows. The residence burned to the ground and threatened nearby stables, with heavy losses expected from furnishing.
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New York
William Muschenheim
Washington Avenue
195Th Street
Hudson
C. K. G. Billings
Lou Dillon
Real Daughter of the Revolution Passes at 87
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Lucinda Valentine of Matamoras Pennsylvania died of pneumonia at 87. She was a daughter of Jabez Rockwell born October 3 1741 who served five years in the American army under General Washington. She leaves sister Phoebe Gainford aged 8 and sister Catharine Bowden died January 6 1902 at 80. They were the three living children of a Revolution soldier.
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New York
Lucinda Valentine
Matamoras
Jabez Rockwell
Washington
Phoebe Gainford
Catharine Bowden
Matamor
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised by Wisconsin Druggist
Henry Stearns of Shullsburg Wisconsin reports in 1901 that Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves hoarseness croupy breathing and chest rattling. He notes repeat customers and strong satisfaction. Available in 25, 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes at Aires Springall and Bexar Drug Co.
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Ballard
Henry
Stearns
Shullsbury
Wis
Aires & Springall
Bexar
Christmas presents at Bell Jewelry Co
The Bell Jewelry Co offers a line of assortments and prices for Christmas gifts at 227 West Commerce St. Shop at home to save time and money and inspect goods before buying, with money refunded if dissatisfied when trading at NIC TENGG'S.
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Nic Tengg
Good Wood Dry Oak for Cord at 4.00
Holmes Wood & Coal Co advertises dry oak wood four feet long at four dollars per cord. The notice lists two phone numbers and a Christmas pocket knife sale at 2320212 Commerce St.
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Holmes Wood & Coal CO
Praeger
Commerce St
Attempted murder in a buggy near Irvington New York
Otto Gilbert an Irvington magazine employee was found bound and gagged in a hired buggy. The horse wandered back to town with Gilbert unconscious, blood on his face and ropes. Doctors cannot yet revive him. Police suspect a jealous rival in a love affair.
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New York
Otto Gilbert
Irvington
Gilbert
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises money-back refunds if ineffective and carries Ke W Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25e.
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KE. W. Grove
Safety Box Locked as Heir Seeks Estate Assets
In Chicago on December 19 Mrs. Clara Trent Malcolm claims the right to open a safety deposit box holding securities from her father Cuthbert W. Laing's estate. Officials say Laing warned against opening the vault. An accounting in the estate is sought.
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Chicago
Clara Trent Malcolm
Cuthbert W. Laing
Laing
Death of Harry Duckwell from coughing spell in 1901
The death of 25 year old Harry Duckwell at his home followed a bout of coughing after a slight cold. His wife and child were present as he choked and suffocated before a doctor arrived. An advertisement for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup claims it could have saved him.
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Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
St. Louis
Ballard
Oe & Springal
Bexar
Steinway Pianos at Will A Watkin Music Co San Antonio
San Antonio store Will A Watkin Music Co at 819 East Houston Street lists Steinway pianos with new phone 1479 and old number 719-2 for inquiries.
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Steinway Pianos
Will A. Watkin Music CO
Dast
Houston Street
San Antonio
Auction Fetches Rare Chinese Porcelain and Manuscript
New York dispatch reports a sale price of 19 200 dollars for a pair of Masseline blue porcelain vases 21 1 2 inches high crafted by Cafiori. A roughly 700 year old Latino Flemish manuscript titled Olla Podrida sold for 12 500 dollars featuring 267 minatures and grotesque illustrations.
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New York
London
Cafiori
Olla Podrida
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Alex Sartor
W. Commerce St
Louisia
Cardinal Gotti
Leo
Thare
Morgan
Colombia
Peabody
Cluett
Monarch
Gabler
Goggan & Bros
Houston and Navarro Sts
Louisiana Territory Purchase
Homer D. Wade
Business Men’s Club
Fannin
Goliad County
General Board of the Church
Nashville, Tenn
Rec
M.S. Hotchkiss
Nasvlle
Texas Board
Austin Avenue
Remem
Bers the
Saltata Antag
Chine
PHE Singer Mfg. CO
Pit
Roe
Walter Baker
Tars
America
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Ed.stevensons
Se 18 Inc
Provence
Sbinch
Tanner Rade
Waukegan
East Commerce and
Walnut
New Sunset Depot
G. N
Buena Vista Street
Hudson Palace
the Bell Jewelry CO
West Commerce St
Theo Artz
J. F. Ripps
Kire Leghorns
Hammer
H. Dean CO
DRY Walt
Theo
Magott
Commerce Street
Irvington-on the-Hudson
Fineck
Finck’s
Fred Hummert
E. Commerce
Max Karotkin
Main Avenue
Texas Wood & Coal Co
George & Beard
Mgr
W. .G. Wagner
San Marcos
Seal Streets
J. Z. Burnett & CO
Crockett and Losoya Streets
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