Siemering lodge Fests Concert at Scheuermeyer park
A detailed program for the Siemering lodge Stiftungsfest at Scheuermeyer park lists sections of music and performances. The lineup includes marches overtures polkas waltzes and solo pieces with performers such as W. P. Chambers Prof. F. Voight A. Cattoz and J. S. Gooke. The event features a Black Band Contest and several listed pieces like Old Kentucky Home and Maritana.
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Uermann Son
Scheuermeyer’s
Siemering Lodge
Stiftungsfest
Kentucky
Cornet
Gooke
J. Masten
W. W. Wallace Valse
Mercedes
Acs
G. Gallimbesti
Wizard Dyer 1 Coming Mill End Sale Opens at Joske’s
Col Wilber Dyer brings the Monster Mill End Sale to Joske’s Big Store in San Antonio opening Wednesday at 9 am for two weeks. He tours capitals of Europe promoting mill ads and selling goods at low prices. Advertising blitz features a tall tally ho, yellow posters, and 350 salespeople with 50 more sought.
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Wilber Dyer
San Antonio
Joske’s
Europe
America
Ityoniah
Horne
McKinleyHealth Improves Overnight Says Bulletin
Washington June 1 The White House bulletin reports Mrs McKinleys health rested well and was somewhat more favorable this morning Three physicians had been in consultation and Secretary Cortelyou issued the update Many inquiries poured in from the public while lawmakers and Cabinet members visited but the President asked for privacy during his trial and strain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mrs. McKinley
Cortelyou
Muller
Foraker
Lodge
Boutelle
Tinors
Livingston
Adamson
Georgia
New York Chamber Members Visit King Edward at Windsor
June 1 Windsor reports visiting New York Chamber of Commerce members enjoying fine weather as carriages take them to Frogmore to view Queen Victoria's tomb. Lord Edward Pelham Clinton leads, then St George's Chapel tour with the Dean, followed by reception on the east terrace with the King and Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
New York Chamber of
Fort Worth and Dallas compete over meat packing plant
Reports from Fort Worth claim a $50,000 money bonus and $50,000 in land are being raised to lure a million dollar packing plant to Fort Worth. A rival Swift syndicate plans a Dallas plant to control 75 acres in the packing district. Swift favors locating in Texas and may choose Dallas. A substantial bonus is expected to recruit the new center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Fort Worth
Armontrs
Swift Syndicate
Packing House
Swift
Texas
Prise
Terrific Storm Damage Across Texas Report
Heavy rains caused extensive damage in Nacogdoches Shelby and Rusky counties with ruined cotton fruit and tomato crops five miles from Tyler. In Hill county wheat harvests suffered and Cherokee County peach crops were badly injured with limbs and fruit beaten from trees.
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Houston
Nacogdoches
Shelby
Rusky
Tyler
Hill County
Cherokee County
Cotton Report Looks at 1901 Upland Acreage Rise
The Times Democrat from New Orleans reports a 1901 cotton crop study showing about ten percent higher belt acreage, with July corrections likely due to replanting after unseasonable weather. Late plantings threaten yields while overall crop condition is among the lowest on record and labor scarcity varies by section.
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New Orleans
the Times- Democrats
President Disgust with Alabama Faction Leads to Resignation
Colonel Youngblood, auditor of the Treasury, resigns effective June 15. A prominent Alabama Republican, he has long been seen as a disruptive force amid state party factions. The resignation signals presidential displeasure with Alabama rifts, not implying charges elsewhere.
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Washington, D. C
Colonel Youngblood
Treasury Department
Alabama
Mrs McKinleys Condition Shows No Improvement
Mrs McKinley in Washington DC shows no improvement in her health according to a statement from the White House issued on June 1 1900. President Theodore Roosevelt awaits further word as medical updates are awaited for the ailing first lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Cowardly Murder Shocks Birmingham Doctor Shot in Office
Special dispatch reports Dr. John Payne was mortally wounded by telegraph operator James E. Cook in Payne's office after a cordial visit. Cook offered water then shot Payne twice in the back of the head, a motive linked to alleged jealousy over Mrs. Cook who is described as handsome.
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Birmingham
Ala
John Payne
James’ E. Cook
Cook
Payne
Liberal president robbed of 17000 in Seattle
George Mulligan of Liberal Kansas claiming to head the Eagle Mining and Exploration company was robbed in Seattle while awaiting a Yukon bound vessel. He says he was drawn into a dark alley and touched and 17000 disappeared.
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Seattle
Wash
George Mulligan
Liberal, Kas
Eagle Mining and Exploration Company
Yukon
Victoria Wedding Union in Texas Home
Victoria Texas May 1 at 5 p m at the bride's home Leo Miller wed Miss Bertha Jatho with Dix Johnson of the Presbyterian church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Texas
Jame
Leo Miller
Bertha Jatho
Dix. Johnson
The
Presbyterian Church
Shipbuilders to strike over nine hour day and higher wages
Special to the Sunday Light Newport News June 1 machinists at the ship yard will strike Monday at 8 o clock. The walkout follows the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company’s refusal to grant the nine hour day and wage increase demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Ian Maclaren Responds on US Confession Revision
London reports Dr. Watson known as Ian Maclaren comments on the American move to revise the Presbyterian confession. He notes that many on this side of the Atlantic are glad the United States church plans a revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Watson
Ian Maclaren
Atlantic
United States
Royal Baby Born in Rome to Queen Helena
Rome reports Queen Helena delivered a daughter at nine this morning. Both mother and infant are reported doing well.
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Rome
Helena
Fair Weather Forecast for Eastern Texas
Fair and pleasant weather expected in Eastern Texas through Monday and Sunday with fresh northerly winds. No rain anticipated as high pressure settles over the region and temperatures remain mild across the coast and inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Texas
Horses for Cavalry Contract: Steger Returns From North Texas
Bonham contractor Ed D. Steger arrives in San Antonio to select horses for the Twelfth United States Cavalry. Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey and veterinarian Dr J W Borhby inspect stock, accepting 244 of 1200-strong herd. Prices run from 115 to 135 per head for 15-16 hands, 950-1150 pounds, sound wind and vision.
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United States Cavalry
Philippines
Ed. D. Steger
Bonham
Menger Hotel
North Texas
Godfrey
J. W. Borhby
United States Army
Steger
Hillsboro
Fort Worth
United States
South Africa
South Afric
Atkaet
Frisco Riot Ended By Cavalry After Saloon Fire
A mob of 500 to 600 soldiers attacked Mrs Power's saloon near the Presidio in San Francisco. They smashed the bar, set fires, and assaulted Harris, with cavalry and provost guards restoring order. Damage tallied at about $2000. Morgan of the Forty-sixth was suspected but not confirmed as drugged. Police and military investigations follow.
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San Francisco
Cal
Presidio
Morgan
Harris
Forty-fifth
Power
Forty-sixth Regiment
Judge Lowe Critical After Heart Failure in Pearsall
In Pearsall Texas Judge M P Lowe was taken to Santa Rosa hospital with heart failure. His condition remains critical though supporters hope for recovery. The Pearsall Summer Normal enrollment rose to fifty five. crops are good and melon shipments may begin by the twentieth. The grand jury returned fourteen bills and many cases were continued with Judge R W Hudson elected special judge.
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Pearsall
Texas
Santa Rosa Hospital
Lowe
R. W. Hudson
Minors Central Not Planning Illinois Central Takeover
Chicago reports a rumor that the Minors Central would seize control of the M. K. land T. road. Vice-President Harrahan denies the claim saying he just returned from New York and has heard nothing of such a move. He adds there is nothing in the story.
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Chicago
Minors Central
M. K
Land T. Road
Harrahan
New York
Illinois Central
Tragic Death as Man Fatally Struck by Train Near Aledo
Eastland resident J L M Foster was killed instantly trying to board a Texas and Pacific train at Aledo, twenty miles west of Worth, Texas. The accident occurred as he attempted to climb aboard the moving locomotive.
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Worth
Texas
J. L
D. Foster
Eastland
Texas and Pacific
Aledo
Here
Births Reported with Details of Newborns and Addresses
A list of births includes a boy born April 29 to Mr and Mrs Johinson at the corner Prabant Street and Lovers Lane. Another boy arrived May 30 to Mr and Mrs Ww F Jarry at 504 Garden Street. A third boy born May 28 to Mr and Mrs M W Davis at 2728 West Commerce Street.
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Johinson
Prabant Street
Lovers’ Lane
Ww. F .Jarry
Garden Street
M. W. Davis
West Commerce Street
Rain and Lightning Light Up Early Morning Sky
A heavy shower fell at 3 o'clock with a refreshing breeze and an electrical display in the heavens marking a dramatic start to the day.
Hart Club Finances Seminar Deliberates Spring Entertainments
Club officers report the disposition of funds for spring entertainments. Net balance after expenses totals 230.57 with 255.57 excess cash. 80 plus from receptions. 37 uncollected. Committee appropriations include 35 for painting Alamo frame and 30 for city signage. Edwin Chamberlain to be reimbursed for New Yorker visit costs. The board approves investing the balance in printed materials.
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Hart
Business Men’s Club
New York
St. Louis
McKinley
Washington
Edwin Chamberlain
Stiles
Sanitation and Improvement Committee
Taliaferro
Texas Legislature Bills Voided Over Caption Errors
Austin June 1 Two bills from the last Legislature were declared void due to errors in the captions. One provided funds to pay Texas troops before they were mustered into U S service in 1898 and the other added Texas and United States history to public school curricula.
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Austin
Texas
United States Service
United States
Armstrong Wins City Oil Boring Contract in Corpus Christi
Major J P Armstrong closes agreement with Corpus Christi to bore for oil in Artesian Square centered in the city. Local officials approve plan as exploration proceeds with potential economic impact.
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Austin
Corpus Christi
Artesian Square
Oolk Ae
Boom for Governor Perkins Gains Ground in North Texas
North Texas observers report strong momentum for Judge E. B. Perkins as gubernatorial candidate amid rising support in Austin. The boom signaling key voter interest follows early endorsements and local enthusiasm noted June 1.
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Austin
Texas
E. B. Perkins
County School Institute Controversy Reaches State Level
Professor Lohmann challenged County Superintendent Watkins over essays for a teachers institute. Kendall of the State Department ruled teachers cannot be compelled to attend county institutes and vouchers cannot be withheld, urging an end to further dispute.
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Watkins
H. Lohmann
Leon Springs
Lohmanns
Aenion
Lohmann
J. 8
Svendall
Kendall
State Department of Education
Austin
Texas
Messrs
J. BE
WW. Lohmann
San Antonio
F. H. Lohmann
J. 2. Watkins
Boxer County
State Board of Education
J. Kendall
Governor appoints mining delegates to Boise session
Austin June 1 The Governor named delegates to the International Mining Congress in Boise Idaho from San Antonio Robert W Barker and A C Lehryver were chosen to represent the city at the annual session.
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Austin
International Mining Congress
Boise
Idaho
Messrs
Robert W. Barker
A. C. Lehryver
San Antonio
Railroad Commission Sets Express Rates on Fruits and Vegtables
The Texas railroad commission ordered June 1 that effective June 3 express rates on carloads of fruits and vegetables from Jacksonville Lindale Swan and Tyler to Austin Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Houston and San Antonio be 120000 per car with minimum 20000 pounds when refrigerator is used and an additional 15 percent of the carload rate, minimum 30 per car. Pottery rates do not apply to chinaware.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
Jacksonville
Lindale
Swan
Tyler
Dallas
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
Scurry Seeks Free Rail Transport for Troops to Texas Encampment
General Scurry pursues railroad free transportation for troops to the state encampment in Austin this July, with Austin and June le Adjutant involved in coordinating efforts to win concessions.
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Austin
Scurry
Judge appoints San Antonio attorney as receiver for Seibold firm
In Austin on June 1 Judge Alex Boarman appointed T. D. Cobb of San Antonio as receiver for Seibold & Co. The action was necessary due to a suit brought against the stock firm, Seibold & Co.
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Austin
Texas
Alex Boarman
Federal Court
T. D. Cobb
San Anonio
Seibold &Co
Greenville Gin and Cotton company charter filed
Special report from Austin dated June 1 states the Greenville Gin and Cotton company of Greenville filed its charter in the Secretary of State's department with a capital stock of 10000 dollars.
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Austin
Greenville Gin and Cotton Company of
Greenville
Secretary of State's Department
Robertson County bridge bonds approved by AG department
The comptroller's department registered a $19 county Robertson bridge repair bonds issue approved by the Attorney General's department on June 1 in Austin.
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Austin
Comptroller’s Department
County of Robertson
Attorney General's Department
Southern Telephone company amends charter in Lake Creek
The Southern Telephone Company of Lake Creek Delta County filed an amendment in the Secretary of State's office increasing capital stock from 4,000 to 8,000 dollars. Also listed are military appointees to the Texas Volunteer Guard by the Governor including William Green as captain and P. Woods Guard as first infantry second lieutenant W F Dyer of the same company Claude Canterbury as second lieutenant Troop C First Cavalry.
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Austin
Southern Telephone Company
Lake Creek
Delta County
Secretary of State's Department
Texas Volunteer Guard
William Green
Tax Court ruling prompts Texas peddler tax push
Comptroller R M Love sent a letter to Texas tax collectors urging strict enforcement of the occupation tax for peddlers set at 250 dollars per year following the Court of Criminal Appeals decision.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
R. M. Love
Governor's secretary Cravens absent due to illness
Austin report states Judge N A Cravens the governor's private secretary was unable to perform duties today because of illness. The absence affects the governor's office operations in the capital.
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Austin
N. A. Cravens
Illnes
Infant of Gertrude Clay Succumbs to Lye Poisoning
A 15 month old colored boy, in a cabin near Fifth and Colorado, is slowly dying after ingesting concentrated lye last Friday. The child suffered severely through yesterday and last night, with experts doubting survival.
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Austin
Gertrude Clay
Fifth
Colorado Streets
Southern Pacific inspection party to visit Houston and San Antonio
The Southern Pacific inspection party reached Houston yesterday and will stay through Sunday. They depart Monday for the west and expect to reach San Antonio about next Thursday.
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Southern Pacific
Houston
San Antonio
Dune Storm Lifts Roof in El Paso Citywide Damage
A severe wind and sand storm hit El Paso Texas late last night causing significant damage. A house roof was blown off and scattered, injuring no one reported, while cars were moved by the gusts.
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el Paso
Texas
Vandalism damages uptown ticket office window
A damage report describes uninjured residents after four hundred dollars in damage. The Texas and Pacific uptown ticket office suffered a plate glass window smashed worth one hundred fifty dollars, with additional similar damage nearby.
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Texas and Pacific
That New Hotel Near Sunset Depot Near East Commerce
Mr William Dobrowolski announced the hotel on East Commerce Street in the block with the Sunset depot will be five stories high with 250 rooms. He will be a proprietor and said only minor details remain before completion.
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William Dobrowolski
East Commerce Street
Sunset Depot
Dobrowolski
MISS TUCKER'S FAREWELL AT EMPIRE THEATER
The Ethel Tucker Stock Company ends its two month San Antonio engagement with matinee and night shows of A Texas Steer at Hoyt's. They depart for Waco tomorrow morning. Manager Smith and Miss Tucker plan a return next October, inviting strong public patronage today.
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Ethel Tucker
The
Empire
San Antonio
Hoyt
Waco
Smith
Miss Tucker
Big Ranch Deal Brings New Hope To San Antonio
A major 18,000 acre Armstrong ranch near Cotulla was purchased by Henry Caley and Ales Ahl of San Antonio. They plan to divide the land into irrgated truck farms with eight miles of Nueces River frontage. Caley claims the sandy loam soil and irrigation can beat California markets in weeks. Current crops like corn and onions show progress as grapes near ripening.
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San Antonio
Messrs
Andy Armstrong
Cotulla
Henry Caley
Ales UA
Armstrong
Messrs Caley
Ahl
Neuces River
Colorado
Texas
Caley
California
Old Boy Jem Rigby’s Saloon Open for Friends and Customers
Mrs Jim Rigby operates the saloon at Main plaza and Market streets with Barney Mitchell as head barman. The notice thanks Red Men and fraternal friends for favours shown to her late husband and asks continued patronage for the bereaved widow.
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Jim Rigby
Barney Mitchell
Rigby
New Lawyer in Town Judge Jonas Admitted to Bar
Judge Jonas passed the examination in the Thirty-seventh District court and is admitted to the bar. A committee on examination chaired by Judge Clark reported favorably. He received a diploma filled out by Gerome Cassiano, marking his formal entry to private practice after study of Blackstone.
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Jonas
Peter Jonas
Clark
Messrs. R. H. Ward
W. R. Camp
Gerome Cassiano
Pehman
Blackstone
Two City League Baseball Games Set This Afternoon
In the City Baseball League today the Saps meet the Turners with O'Bryant and Mendoza pitching for the Saps and Frank Witmer for the Turners at place m. Caters. Ivy gate starts at 4 o clock with Henry Lieck pitching for the Katys and Tom Marr for the Ivys. The games close the first series of the season and ladies are admitted free.
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Saps
Turners
Place m
Jack Phelan
O’bryant
Mendoza
Frank Witmer
Katys
Steve Butler
Henry Lieck
Tom Marr
Ivys
Armour Packing plant to anchor Fort Worth yard expansion
Armour has secured the mother necessary to establish the Armour Packing plant in Fort Worth. Armour gained control of the Fort Worth Union Stock Yard and 25 acres of adjoining land. A large cotton oil refinery will be built adjacent to the packing house, with total costs expected to reach about one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Armour Packing
Armour
Forty Fifth District Court to Convene Tomorrow Morning
The Forty-fifth District court will convene for its one term tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-fifth District Court
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Arkansas
Dubinski Electrical Works
East
Houston Street
Dubinski
Braden Plumbing and Electric Company
Braden, JR
Fast Commerce St
Aft
W. W. Walling
Empire Opera House
J.s.dodds & Co.’s
Columbpia
Hartford
J.$, Dodds & Co
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Chicago Tribune
W. P. Chambers
Bombardon
Adi Hsie
Bottesini
Beelzebub
Prof
Ff. Voight
A. Cattozt
Shevesc Suppe
Fempelweihen
Feehoes
Windy City
de Witt
Thomas Ainty
FP. Holl
Mkinley
Nations
Cotton Report
North Tex
Frisco
Pearsall Pointers
Entertainment Funds
Austin News Budget
Corpus
Christi
Cobb
Oth
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Prof. Lohmann
FREE
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Char Lhred
Cravens Iec
Jem Rigby's
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