Blizzard Rages as Sleet Hits Fort Worth Cattle Areas
Fort Worth reports a new blizzard with sleet over northern Texas. Temperatures to drop to eighteen above zero tonight. Cattle losses have been small where shelter exists, despite the prolonged cold unmatched in twenty years. Ranchers O H Nelson from Carson county and Robi Ellison of Collingworth county confirm sparse losses. Some Panhandle regions report fourteen snows this winter.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
O. H.nelson
Kansas City
Carson County
Robi. Ellison
Collingworth County
Panhandle
New Orleans Sewerage Election Deferred to Spring
New Orleans officials announced the sewerage tax vote scheduled for March 2 will not occur then because the required petition has not yet been published. Campaign managers have not set a date, but the election may be held between April 1 and 18 after publication of the petition.
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New Orleans
Infant found dead likely smothered on Bastrop farm
In Bastrop Texas on February 4 a two year old child living on the Fitzwilliams farm near Bastrop was found dead in the morning. Authorities presume smothering occurred during the night.
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Bastrop
Tex
Ron Robertson
Fitzwilliams
Alice Atherton Dies After Short Illness
New York February 4 Alice Atherton a noted comedienne and burlesque actress died of pneumonia after a brief illness.
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New York
Alice Atherton
Ocean Racing Tragedy Marks Shamen Fleet Race
Three ships started the ocean dash with the Shamen crew aboard. One vessel vanished without a trace and a second was reported lost. A third boat completed the course, reaching the goal amid grim silence and danger.
British ship Earl of Dalhousie Reach Cape Town After Fast Voyage
The Earl of Dalhousie under Captain Thomp son completes an eighty four day passage from Tacoma to Cape Town in a rapid voyage born of a three boat challenge. The Atlanta was lost after striking a reef near the Oregon coast, with nearly the entire crew perishing. The Imberhorn remains at sea.
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New York
Earl of
Atlanta
Oregon Coast
Imberhorn
Alimony Denied in Michaels Divorce Case by Judge Green
In a Thirty-seventh District court hearing, Judge R B Green denied alimony in Rosa Michael versus Leopold M Michael. Defendant testified he had no money and lived in his brother’s store for two years. Other cases included injunction actions, mandamus orders, and a delay of a mandamus for a special election for county school superintendent.
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State of Texas
Edward Ostrom
City of
San Antonio
Joseph Michalski
Alex Michalski
Floyd McGown
R. Oppermann
Barrett Voices Philippine Question In Hong Kong
Ex minister John Barrett addressed a large audience in Hong Kong on the Philippine question. He said the situation has been greatly exaggerated to defeat ratification of the Spanish American treaty of peace.
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Hong Kong
United States
Siam
John Barrett
War Fears Rise Over French Threat to England
London reports secret British war office advices claim France seeks war and invasion of England. The French minister allegedly dismissed English navy, while Britain accelerates gunnery, target practice, naval enlistments, and army readiness. Authorities warn France may be preparing 150000 troops for a Napoleonic crossing.
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London
War Office
France
Britain
England
Assault to murder leads to fatal wounds in Galveston
In Galveston Texas on February 8 Will Holfin was arrested for assault to murder after a quarrel with a Mexican man named Desdreter left him with three gunshot wounds. Desdreter died or near-fatal injuries were sustained. a second shooting at a Strand resort wounded John Earley with a thigh wound.
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Galveston
Texas
Will Holfin
Holfin
Desdreter
Sealy Hospital
Strand
John Earley
Bankruptcies Filed in Fort Worth Firms
Bankruptcy suits filed in Fort Worth list J. T. Green trading as M. W. Fleming Co with twelve thousand dollars liabilities, G. T. Morrow with over eighty thousand dollars, and R. A. Parker of Weathford as general merchant. No assets above exemptions.
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Fort Worth, Tex
J. T. Green
M. W. Fleming Co
G. T. Morrow
Burne
R. A. Parker
Weaitheford
AH General
Inquest Closes Without Verdict in Marx Death
Coroner Shook reports no further evidence was taken in the inquest over the death of Robi A. Marx. Full testimony appeared in Saturday's Light, no verdict rendered. Bennett inquest not opened. funeral set for 4 PM at 617 Jackson Street under Anadarko tribe, IOOF.
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Robi. A. Marx
John T. Bennett
Tomorro
Bennett
Jackson Street
Anadarko Tribe
Improved Order of Redmen
A NEW ORANGE WILL GROW IN COLD CLIMATES
Washington Feb 4. H J Weber and W T Swingle of the Agricultural department report progress in cross fertilization experiments on the Japanese trifoliate orange. The aim is a hardy fruit able to bear in Canada. Results are promising though the delicate stages remain. The fruit is expected to be seedless with a easily peeled skin like a nectarine.
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Washington
H. J. Weber
W. T. Swingle
Division of Vegetable Physiology
The
Agricultural Department
Canada
Tenas Whitcaps in Blossom and region trigger notices
Blossom residents woke to whitecap notices demanding colored citizens leave at once or face consequences. Similar threats target white employers of colored workers. Clarksville and nearby towns also reported whitecap postings. In Roxton area, Charlie Whitlow’s wife gave birth to triplets three girls weighing five, six, and eight pounds, all healthy.
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Paris
Tex
Blossom
Clarksville
Charlie Whitlow
Roxton
Mayer Cohen Named Coiner of New Orleans Mint
Telegraphic news from Washington confirms the president has nominated Mayer Cohen to the position of coiner at the New Orleans Mint, with the announcement dated February 4.
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New Orleans
Washington
Mayer Cohen
All's Well in Time of War No Quar Der
Claims against cable companies for cutting cables by Admiral Dewey or others will be ruled out. The article reports a calm stance as wartime tensions ease and legal review centers on responsibility for cable damage. No party is named beyond the cited figures.
Attorney General Rules Damages Unpaid for Manila Cable Cut
Washington February 4 Attorney General Griggs says the Eastern Telegraph Co cannot claim damages from the government for the Manila cable cut by Admiral Dewey. The $36,000 claim is denied because neutral property in an enemy territory may be damaged by a belligerent without liability. The French Cable Co. would face the same rule if it sought damages for cable cuts in the West Indies.
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Washington
Griggs
Eastern Telegraph Company
Manila
Admiral Dewey
West Indies
Slot Machine Must Go in Tarrant County War
Fort Worth report states Tarrant county joins the war on nickel-in-the-slot machines after a man with a new wheel slot machine is arrested on ten charges for operating machines and exhibiting a gambling device.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Tarrant County
Swayne
Mexican consul denies urging expulsion of US quarantine officer
Francisco Mallen, Mexican consul at Paso, denies reports he urged his government to expel Dr. Alexander, the US quarantine officer resident in Juarez. He says the rigid US quarantine regulations will take effect February 8 and would interfere with Juarez and El Paso commercial relations.
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Paso
Tex
Francisco Mallen
Dr. Alexander
United States
Juarez
Mex
Mallen
El 0
Four Deaths Reported Among Troops in Havana
General Brooke reports from Havana that four deaths have occurred among the troops from various causes, detailing the toll and ongoing concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Brooke
Havana
Weather Update From Temple Texas Freezing Rain
A drizzling rain in Temple Texas drifts into sleet and the weather sits below freezing. Residents brace for icy conditions as temperatures stay low.
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Temple
Tex
National Military Academy Appropriation Bill Passed In House
The appropriation bill for the National Military Academy was reported to the House and taken under consideration. The bill provides a total of 601817 dollars.
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Washington
National Military Academy
President to suspend Eagan and retain Miles on rolls
Cabinet discusses the Eagan case and Miles. The president will suspend Chas P Eagan for six years ending January 1905 and retain him on the army rolls. Miles will not be court martialed but will be kept from promotion and pay until retirement. Colonel Weston acts as commissary general.
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Washington
Chas. P. Eagan
Miles
Alger
McKinley
Milles
Eagan
Weston
Pagan
Lieber
Swain
Death of Raymond Micklejohn 23 months
Yesterday afternoon at 12 40 Ray mond Micklejohn aged 23 months died after a six day illness from la grippe and pneumonia. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs T H Micklejohn of 09 Avenue B. Funeral today at 8 pm from the residence with interment at the I O O F cemetery.
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T. H. Micklejohn
Avenue B
Raymond
Death of Emma B Van Duerson at 85
Emma B Van Duerson died yesterday afternoon at 1 30 o clock after a week long illness with pneumonia. She was daughter of Mrs R D Duerson and sister of Mrs G E B Dilley of Palestine. Her remains will be shipped to Palestine by J T Burnett & Co for burial.
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Emma B. van Duerson
Himira Street
R. D. ‘Duerson
G. E B. Dilley
Palestine
J. T. Burnett & Co
Funeral Service for Rhody Garza
The funeral of Rhody Garza was held yesterday afternoon from the family home on River Avenue and San Fernando Cathedral. Rev Father Munoz led the services with a crowded church, and floral offerings were present. Bearers included W Tynan and Thos L Conroy among others.
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Rhody Garza
River Avenue
San Fernando Cathedral
Father Munoz
W.tynan
Thos, L. Conroy
John M. MicElroy
Henry Exer
Robert V. Huth
George CIA
Naval Board to Report on Sampson and Schley
Secretary Long has appointed a board of Captains Evans and Taylor, Lt Sears, and Ensign Ward to review records and facts about the two rear admirals during the Spanish American War. The aim is to produce an unbiased report to prompt Senate action on promotions, with the board expected to work several days.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Senate
Sampson
Schley
Long
Spain
R. D. Evans
Iowa
Santiago
H. C. Taylor
Indiana
W. J. Sears
Sibley
H. H. Ward
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
British steamer Inchulva sails with corn bound for Hull
The Inchulva cleared for Hull with 250000 bushels of corn in bulk and sacks. Total grain exports yesterday reached 492514 bushels to Hull Hamburg Havana and Copenhagen. The Undaunted cleared for Kobe and Yokohama with 6066 bales of cotton and 2066 tons of phosphate rock, voyage via Suez and about fifty days.
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New Orleans
Inchulva
Hull
Hamburg
Havana
Copenhagen
Undaunted
Kobe
Yokohama
Japan
Suez Canal
Woman to Be Executed in New York
The Sing Sing warden informed Martha Place of Brooklyn that she will be electrocuted in the last week of March. She wept upon receiving the notice and will be the first woman executed in the state.
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New York
Sing-Sing Prison
Martha Place
Brooklyn
Admiral Dewey to stay in Manila as long as trouble lasts
Captain Walter McLean, former senior aide on Dewey’s Manila staff, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Cooptic. He says Dewey will not ask for leave while conditions remain unsettled and work remains, though the strain and climate may be reviving his past liver illness.
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Sanfrancisco
Cal
Walter McLean
Admiral Dewey
Manila
San Francisco
Cooptic
Philippines
The Late Mr. Marx Pioneered Cocking in City History
R A Marx was a leading promoter of cock fighting in the city and organized major interstate mains with 30 to 40 cocks per side. He attracted cockers from Arkansas Georgia Texas towns and even Mexico and was renowned as a top trainer and handler in the sport.
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R. A. Marx
Cockers
Arkansas
Georgia
San Antonio
Luling
Austin
Gonzales
Texas
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Fence Construction Near Railway Reserve Stopped
The Southern Pacific Railway has begun erecting a fence around its new purchase east of the shops between Sherman and Duval streets. Engineer's Assistant W W Campbell showed that fence posts would encroach on Sherman street by a foot per block, risking closing the street as the line runs. The fence will be reset on proper lines.
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Southern Pacific ‘Railway Company
Sherman
Duval Street
W. W. Campbell
Sherman Street
Relief Promises Round Baling Aid in Cotton Industry
Reported in Washington that Jno E Searles ex-treasurer of the Sugar Trust and Edmonds of the Baltimore Manufacturers Record are touring the South. They plan to launch a large financial company lending money to farmers and small merchants at lower interest, favoring round bales to lower costs and speed markets. If actualized, the move could transform cotton handling and financing across the region with potential new loans on square bales and a broader trust-like mechanism. The pair expected to visit New Orleans in about two weeks.
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Washington, D. C
Jno
United States
Bearles
Ocala
Edmonds
Searles
New Orleans
Brat the Chinaman incident involving Tenth Cavalry troopers
A Chinaman running a hasbiery on the levee near Sunset depot sought three soldiers from the Tenth Cavalry. After an argument over pay and change a pistol was drawn, a bloodless boarding of the Chinaman occurred, and the trio fled as Officer Jerry Bryant arrived.
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Tenth Cavalry
John
Jerry Bryant
Junior Department Boys Enjoy Cross Stroll With Mr Shaw
Tickets No 5 group spent yesterday visiting missions and picnicking near a blazing bush fire. They returned tired but happy, calling it one of the best times. Association rooms open today 2 to 6 pm, with 8 pm talk by N W Johnston on The Guide. Men’s Rally at 4 pm covers A Great Coming Event and its Effect Upon Us.
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Shaw
Association
N. W. Johnston
Hicks and Callaghan political meetings held last night
Hicks held gatherings in Muth's garden and at Aransas and South Pores streets. Two Callaghan meetings followed, a white attendees meeting at Plaherty's saloon on North Hack Lee Street and a colored meeting at Zum's store on Austin Street.
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Hicks
Muth
Aransas
South Pores Streets
Callaghan
Plaherty
North Hacklee Street
Zum
Asutin Street
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John Bull
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Coiner
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National Academy
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Gen. Miles
Hagan
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Dewey
MR. Marx
Sugar Trust
Searle
Brat the Chinaman
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