Widows of Soldiers Graves to be Allotted in National Cemeteries
Washington reports House resolutions introduced by Burleson to require the secretary of state to inform on illegal fencing of public domain in New Mexico Wyoming and Nebraska and to allow widow soldiers buried in national cemeteries to be buried with their husbands upon death. The measure aims to pension Texas veteran Robert M White and other related actions wrap the southwest policy push.
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Washington, D. C
House
Burleson
Southwest
Secretary of State
New Mexico
Wyoming
Nebraska
Committee On Public Lands
Itis
Representative Stephens
Texas
Robert M. White
White
Mr. Brownlow
Tennessee
R. H. Ward
State OF Texas
Bexar
Nicolas Cuellar
A. D
Ben S. Fisk
Bexar County
Geo. Surkey C.D. C. B.coe Tex
F. L. Riley
Actress Sues Railway Over Car Window Injury
Ethel Tucker, actress, sues the Houston and Texas Central railway in county court for damages. While traveling to Waxahachie to perform at the opera house she was injured when a car window fell on her arm.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Ethel Tucker
The
Houston and Texas Central Railway
Opera House
Roosevelt acts to curb canal commission patronage
Special from Washington reports January 31 that President Roosevelt will appoint only fit men to the Isthmian canal commission by moving to prevent failed politicians and office seekers from securing berths on the panel.
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Daily Light
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Isthmian Canal Commission
Southern Railroad to Enter New Orleans via Purchase
New Orleans January 31 plans confirm Southern Railway will reach New Orleans on its own tracks by purchasing the New Orleans and Northern. The move follows earlier announcements of Frisco and Shreveport and Red River Valley lines entering the city.
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Southern Railroad
New Orleans
Frisco
Shreveport
Red River Valley
Southern Railway
Nortern
Light Want Ads Triumph in Prize Results
Light want ads dominate the prize results with sharp listings and strong market signals. Advertisers report high visibility and quick responses, signaling a buoyant local commerce environment.
District Court Action Challenges Poll Tax Scheme
Nicolas Cuellar seeks a writ to force Jesus Garza and August Sandeben to surrender his poll tax receipt and registration certificate. He alleges the pair used an employment offer to obtain his documents for the 1903 San Antonio election and to compel voting for the Terrell Non Partisan ticket, threatening removal of his rights if not paid. The case before Judge J L Camp concerns mandamus to recover documents and stop further disposal.
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Nicolas Cuellar
Camp
Selig-Hicks-Terrell
Terrell
Selighicksterrell
J. L. Camp
Forty-fifth District Court
State OF Texas
Bexar
Forty-fifth Judicial District of Texas
Nicolas Quellar
Jesus Garza
August Sandeben
San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas
State of
Santleben
City of
San Antonio A
Garza
San
A. D
Commissioners’ ‘Court
F. A. Chapa
Antonio Express
Daily T
As Antonio
Military Plaza
Chapa
Frederick Terrell
John Campbell
James P. ‘Newcomb
State
J. Li. Camp
45Th Judicial District
Sensation in Court Haliburton vs Hill in Beaumont
In Beaumont Texas the Haliburton versus Hill case ends in a court disturbance as attorney George C. O'Brien curses the judge over oil tank measurements from Spindle Top. Contempt fines are remitted after apology, with fears of further personal trouble lingering.
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Beaumont
Tex
Haliburton
O'Brien
O’brien
Pope
Hanna for President Gains Alabama GOP Support
In Birmingham on January 31 the Republican State Campaign chairman endorsed Mark Hanna as the presidential nominee. He argued Hanna embodies business confidence and would carry out McKinley’s program, criticizing Roosevelt for ignoring the state party and appointing outsiders.
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Birmingham
Ala
Republican State Campaign Committee
Mark Hanna
Alabama
Aame
Marcus A. Hanna
Hanna
Dex
Presty
McKinley
Roosvelt
Poll taxes paid amid Terrell saloon vote push
A messy fragment notes a Terrell Texas saloon issue influencing voters with a $1000 fund to pay poll rents and sway the indifferent. The text hints at a Sunday light edition and January timing.
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Terrell, Tex
Boston Coal Combine tightens grip on city coal trade
Special to Sunday Light reports Boston remains under an absolute coal monopoly managed by the Boston Coal club. The article notes the group controls distribution of retail coal in the city, outlining the extent of its market dominance and implications for consumers.
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Boston Coal Combine
Boston
Mass
Boston Coal Club
Big Six ghost roars in Terrell campaign attack
In a fierce editorial tone the piece rebukes the Terrell committee for dodging current issues by reviving the Big Six as fear tactics. It recounts 1898 elections, praises John P. Campbell’s leadership, and urges a campaign to end Terrellism and allied officials.
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Terrell
Campbell
Dr. Terrell
John Camphe
Sideboard of Value Finds New Life in a Beer Garden
Washington reports a grand White House sideboard, once a temperance emblem, now displayed amid siphons and liquor in a D C beer garden. Auctioned for 85 dollars, it drew attention from Mrs Bella Storer and Mrs William Bryan. Colonel Webb Hays visited but the owner asked 3000 dollars to part with it.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Cincinnati
Lacey Webb
Hays
White House
Chama Iaid
Bella Storer
Ambassdor
Austria
William
Philippines
Webb Hays
President Hays
Poll tax books close as 4600 receipts fixed in El Paso
El Paso Texas Jan 31 The poll tax books closed in this county after 4600 receipts had been fixed The ordinary voting strength of the county is from 3000 to 4000 as present municipal campaigns rush to the collector s office.
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el Paso
Texas
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