Signal of Liberty draws big crowds at Grand
The Grand theater hosted a full audience of women and children for the war drama The Signal of Liberty with a strong matinee and evening turnout. The play featured a dramatic Maine steamship disaster and performances by J. K. Newman, Henry Barne Jones, Harry O Conn er, and Maud Marvin among others.
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Maine
Ralph Dunbar
U. S. Navy
W. J. Jossey
Mario Cardenas
J. A. Foster Martines de Gocha
Henry Barne ‘Jones
London
Harry O’conner
Cuba
H. M. Hayes
J. K. Newman
Mantenello
Jose Bervillos
Rere
John Dole
Polievieja
Chas. Steele
Carranza
Paul Harris
Gracia Cardenas
Maud Marvin Agnes Cartwright
New York
Barth
Bernice Howard
Paquita Cisneros
Isabel Underwood
Bostonians to Perform at Opera House February 22
The much anticipated engagement of the Bostonians is set for Wednesday February 22 at the opera house. The company totals over seventy, with orchestra and scenic adjuncts, and features renowned artists such as Henry Clay Barnabee William H. MacDonald Jessie Bartlett Davis Helen Bertram George Frothingham and Josephine Bartlett. Victor Herbert's comic opera The Serenade will be sung with its Andalusian melodies and tale of Santa Cruz, while Robin Hood is scheduled as the matinee.
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Bostonians
Opera
Henry Clay Barnabee
Wiliam H. MacDonald
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Helen Bertram
George Frothingham
Wm.b. Philip
Josephine Bartlett
Victor Herbert
Ilake
Santa Cruz
Robin Hood
DEVIL'S AUCTION PROMISES EIGHT VAUDEVILLE TURNS
The Forever Devil's Auction offers Ben F. Grinnell as cover comedian Phyllia Allen contralto Mayme Mayo Ella Gardiner Brother Phantos Corby and DeWitt Alexander Decca and Lorello Duo as eight vaudeville turns. Thursday matinee and night feature scenic and costume productions ballets and premiers.
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Forever Devil's Auction
Ben F. Grinnell
Phyllia Allen
Mayme Mayo
Ella Gardiner
Brother Phantos
Corby & DeWitt
Alexander Decca
Lorello
Battle of San Jacinto in Prof. McArdle’s studio painting
Guests of Col. William Hardie Dr. W W Duke Ed Kenney and a flight reporter viewed Prof. McArdle’s top floor studio in the Maverick bank building yesterday. He gave a five minute illustrated talk on the San Jacinto battle and announced completion of a large 10 by 14 foot canvas renacting the clash. He also painted lifelike portraits of the Alamo heroes including a Sam Houston likeness praised by Senator Roger Mills as the best yet seen.
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William Hardie
W. W. Duke
Ed. Kenney
Aight
McArdle
Maverick Bank
McArde
San Jacinto
McArdile
The
Alamo
Sam Houston
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Katy's New Line
Wagner sleeping cars will run between Denison and Austin via Taylor and Fort Worth starting February 20. The first southbound car departs Denison at 1:40 p.m. on train No 1, February 20, with the northbound car leaving Austin at 11:45 p.m. on February 21. Passengers bound for Austin may keep to their berths until 7:30 a.m., and the car opens to receive passengers at 9 p.m.
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Wagner
Denison
Austin
Taylor and Fort Worth
Bruce R. Morton
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
W. G. Crush
Dallas
Tex
Nison
Passeng
Bonds Approved Relating to Jefferson City Refunding Bonds
Attorney General approved a 40,000 issue of Jefferson City refunding bonds. The decision came via special wire from Austin on February 18.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General Today
Jefferson City
Miles Defense Shift Blame On Beef Scandal
Major General Miles transmits to the War Department originals of officers and soldiers reports claiming beef and canned meats supplied to the army were embalmed and universally bad. The Wade court of inquiry will probe the meat's quality and accountability, with Miles expected to testify first and clarify his position.
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Washington
Miles
War Department
Wade
Adjutant General
Eagan
Army
Inspector General
Secretary of War
War Commission
Manila Strife Persists as Merchants Seek Aid
At Manila on Feb 18 the situation remained unchanged with several native suspects arrested city wide. The chamber of commerce for foreign merchants met to discuss their stance after Luzon disruptions and foreign property losses at Halle. General Otis and foreign consuls may be approached. Native slip through gaps in American lines continue. Troop health is good though heat hampers. several Europeans, mostly British, stay outside American lines to the north.
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Manila
Chamber of Commerce of
Luzon
Halle
Otis
Gigantic American deal in Havana cigar industry
Havana February 18 One of the first major American ventures is completed A New York led syndicate including Senator James B Eustis of Louisiana buys fifteen large cigar factories and many premier tobacco estates on the island Eight million dollars already spent with more capital expected to expand the enterprise.
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Havana
Jas. B. Eustis
Louisiana
Wife of Judge Hunter Commits Suicide at Home
Fort Worth Texas February 18 The wife of Judge Sam J Hunter of the Second Civil Court of Appeals killed herself at the family residence early this morning. She had been an invalid for fifteen years and was partly demented due to ill health.
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Fort Worth, Tex
Sam J. Hunter
Second
Civil Court of Appeals
Troops Will Remain In Cuba Despite Peace
Washington reports say General Brooke recommends keeping American troops in Cuba until the Cuban army has disbanded. Authorities plan to withdraw as many regiments as possible before the rainy season but will retain forces in each department to maintain peace and order. General Sternberg has received no new health reports but also favors bringing troops home soon.
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Washington
Brooke
Cuba
Cortes
Sternberg
Thousands of Gulf Coast fish frozen in bayous. pelicans and ducks frozen
Reports from the gulf coast between New Orleans and Mobile describe two days of extreme cold. Thousands of fish of various species were found floating in bayous benumbed by the cold and gathered by residents for sale. Pelicans and ducks were found in marshes with heads tucked under wings, frozen stiff.
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New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Here
Mobile
Trade relations good between Germany and United States
Washington February eighteenth reports show treasury figures indicating no disturbance in trade. The United States provides Germany with a larger share of both imports and exports than ever before, contradicting anxious expectations about deteriorating relations.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Treasury Bureau
America
Conference deadlock on omnibus war claims bill
Washington Feb 18 conference committees on the omnibus claim bill carrying southern war claims have again disagreed. A Senate amendment adding French spoliation to the claims is the bone of contention. If the measure fails this session it must be reintroduced next Congress. There is no chance for a national quarantine bill this session.
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Washington
Senate
Jobs hunting men for Cuban customs service
Washington reports a growing demand in Cuban customs for young men born in America and educated, fluent in Spanish and French. The War department is flooded with requests from American customs officials in Cuba seeking qualified applicants, who can secure profitable positions in the newly acquired Spanish possessions as services are in high demand.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
France's New Executive Named From Marsenne Origin
London reports the newly elected French president, born December 81 1838 in Marsenne, educated as a barrister in Montelemar, and entering politics in 1876. He won repeated Assembly seats, then served in the Senate and held posts as minister for public works and later interior under the Tirard government.
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France
London
Marsenne
Montelemar
Assembly
Senate
Tirard
Interior
Our Namesake Overdue Vessel City of San Antonio
A Brunswick Ga dispatch reports the steamship City of San Antonio on the Mallory coast line has not yet been sighted. It is believed the vessel steered toward open sea to avoid storms off Cape Hatteras.
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New York
A _ dispatch
Brunswick
City of
San Antonio
Mallory Coast Line
Cape Hatteras
Bryan in Michigan receives public reception in Ann Arbor
Colonel Wm J Bryan arrived in Ann Arbor Michigan where he was welcomed by a public reception before a lecture titled Imperialism and America. The event marks Bryan's campaign outreach during a February visit.
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Chicago
Col
Wm. J. Bryan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Fire destroys Hunne well business district in Kansas
Telegram reports five Kansas towns struck by a heavy fire loss in Hunne well's business section. Fire department efforts continued as flames spread through multiple blocks, threatening nearby structures and prompting evacuations. No further details on casualties or cause were provided in the fragments.
Canal Bill Fears Shift Over Senate River and Harbor Tie
Washington, Feb. 18. Advocates vow to fight to final moment for a canal bill, even risking an extra session by delaying major appropriation laws. In House, Hepburn’s canal amendment failed 155 to 96 on sundry civil bill, but Senate commerce approved it as part of river and harbor. Debate centers on separating or merging the canal with the river and harbor bill, with strong factions pressing each path.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate Committee On Commerce
Ker
River and Harbor Committee
A New Bill Feeble Army Expansion Faces Senate
Washington reports indications that the Senate will accept Senator Cockrell’s substitute to the regular army bill keeping force at 35,000 native troops in newly acquired territory until 1901. If supported by Republicans it may pass and avert an extra session though administration approval remains uncertain.
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Washington
Senate
Cockrell
Sentence Set For Assault On Nine Year Old Girl
A district court jury in El Paso Texas sentenced L N McAvery to ten years in the penitentiary for assault with intent to rape the nine year old daughter of Charles T Race city health officer. McAvery enticed the child in December 1897 with a promise of a gold watch and she escaped in time.
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el Paso
Tex
L. N. McAvery
Charles T. Race
McAvery
Dr. Race
Drunken farmer disrupts Square with shotgun threat
In Paris Texas on February 18 a Delta county farmer named Robertson wandered the Square with a shotgun, menacing pedestrians and punching a young woman who fainted. He was arrested and jailed.
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Paris
Texas
Robertson
Delta County
Petition in Bankruptcy Brings W. K. Long's Assets to Light
Paris Texas February 18 W K Long a longtime cotton merchant filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 5725 with assets including a home stead valued at 7500 and personal property valued at 775 The filing marks a significant financial pivot for the local businessman amid cotton trade pressures.
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Paris
Tex
W. K. Long
Aguinaldo envoys depart for Montreal to join Agoncilio
Two representatives of the Aguinaldo government of the Philippines left Chicago yesterday en route to Montreal to join Agoncilio. The move signals continued efforts to establish a coordinating body in exile as they proceed with their mission.
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Agonciltia
Chicago
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Agoncilio
Montreal
Canada
Mayfield Dissents on Railroad Compromise Opinion
Texas Railroad Commissioner Mayfield issued a dissent arguing the commission harmed railroads by compromising injunctions. He urged reviewing whether bond holders’ push to curb the commission via federal courts should stand. Judge Reagan says the compromise served state interests amid uncertain federal outcomes and possible high rates.
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Austin
Tex
Mayfield
Texas Railroad Commission
Commission
Reagan
Charters Filed In Texas Today's Secretary of State
Austin, Feb 18. The H. A. Mercer Drug company of Pearsall with 5000 capital, incorporators H. A. Mercer, C. Roberts and J. M. Windsor. Keystone Mills of Converse with 30000 capital, incorporators T. H. Garrett, W. H. Stan and J. F. Mayd. West Texas Supply of Seymour with 60000 capital, incorporators W. T. Finn, W. R. Lee and D. L. Branham.
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Austin
Tex
H. A. Mercer Drug Company
Pearsall
Capital
H. A. Mercer
8. C. Roberts
J. M. Windsow
Keystone Mills Company
Converse, Tex
T. H. Garrett
W. H. Stan
J. F. Mayd
Gas pipe leak kills two men in New Orleans lodging room
In New Orleans on February 18 two men, one from Illinois and one from Mexico, were found dead in their lodging house room from asphyxiation caused by a leaking gas pipe.
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New Orleans
Illinois
Mexico
Child Dies From Burns Near Paris Farm
A two year old child of Charley Meagle a farmer east of Paris died today from burns received yesterday in a fire. The tragedy occurred in the Meagle household with authorities and family reportedly distressed by the accident.
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Paris
Texas
Charley Meagle
Burns
Anniversary of Pytchlanism Observed Locally
Age 36 anniversary observed with a splendid program and entertainment at Castle Hall last night. A banquet was served by the Rathbone Sisters.
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Castle Hall
Rathbone
Knights of Pythias Celebrate 36th Anniversary in Castle Hall
Members of Knights of Pythias lodges with their guests gathered at Castle Hall in the Reuter Building to mark the 36th anniversary. The event featured music, recitations, dances, and speeches, followed by a supper in the Uniform Bank armory and expressions of thanks to the Rathbone Sisters and Knights of San Antonio.
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Knights of Pythias
Uniform Bank
Castle Hall
Reuter
Sir Knight Bebate
America
Ella Becker
Sir Knight C
Robinson
Bertha Dunn
Rathbone Sisters
Sue V. Woods
Comiec
Thos
Lodovic
Miss Maltsberg
Taylor
R. Willard
Knights
Knights of San Antonio
United States Refuses German Release of Gravesmuhl
The State Department under Secretary Hay denies Germany's request to release BE A Gravesmuhl a German riot participant in Samoa who smashed the Supreme Court windows and was jailed. He will serve 100 days despite German objections and British support. Negotiations continue on Samoa relations and Tanus king installment.
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Washington
Hay
BE. A. Gravesmuhl
Samoa
Supreme Court Chamber
Gravesmuhl
Chambers
Raffael
United States
State Department
Great Britain
Tanus
Mataafa
State Legislature Advances Bills on Land Fund and Tax Fees
In Austin the Senate approved a bill to hire four clerks to tally the permanent school fund in the general land office and trace land in the public domain as of 1876. Another House bill would grant tax collectors commissions on property tax receipts from non residents. A House bill appropriates funds to move the remains of Big Foot Wallace to the state.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
General Land Office
Permanent School Fund
Big Foot Wallace
Governor Sayers orders pilot board inquiry at Galveston
Austin Feb 18 Governor Sayers issued a circular to the Board of Commissioners of Pilots at Galveston requesting a report on their labors meetings in four years pilotage charges and harbor traffic including vessels entering and leaving the harbor and harbor condition, among other items.
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Austin
Tex
Sayers
Board of Commissioners of Pilots
Galveston
Poll tax receipts tied to voting in Texas Senate
In Austin on February 18 a Senate resolution proposed that all poll tax payers must show poll tax receipts at every election to vote. The receipt would be the sole legal authority to vote, and the tax payment time would be fixed by the measure.
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Austin, Tex
Senate
Texas Pacific rail earns gross passenger revenue in quarter
Taxes paid in Austin Texas on February 18 show the Texas Pacific rail line earned gross passenger earnings of 253 834 80 for the quarter ending that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
P Pacific Railroad
Eulogy Day in House Honors Late Rep Northway of Ohio
Washington Feb 18 members eulogized late Rep Northway Ohio focusing on his life and public career in a House session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rep. Northway
Ohio
Unclaimed Packages at Pacific Express Office
List of unclaimed parcels for week ending February 18 includes W. W. Burriss EB Bagley J Bond Issy Cohen R A Culberson O & Cooke T B Duncan G Freedman RB Fulton W B Furnish W B Grigeby Highwayman agent H Mailer J A Murray W A Miller T Me Guiste G Perales J Rodrigues Stowe A Saupe H J Schreiber Mrs H Stricker P J Shaunalon Mrs M Seroney.
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Pacific Express Office
W. W. Burriss
EB. Bagley
J. Bond
Issy Cohen
R. A. Culberson
O. & Cooke
T. B. Duncan
G. Freedman
RB. Fulton
Furnish
W. B. Grigeby
Highwayman
H. Mailer
J. A. Murray
W. A. Miller
T. Me Guiste
G. Perales
J. Rodrigues
Stowe
A. &. Saupe
H. J. Schreiber
H. Stricker
P. J. Shaunalon
M. Seroney
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U. S
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Bryan
Michigan
Sunday Light
St. Tous
Kansas
Hunnewell
Pach
the River and Harbor Bill
Sion
Supreme Court
John Bull
State Legislature
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