Bravery of Two Men at Fresno Flume Disaster
Frank Wheeler and Lee Ayotte of the Fresno Flume and Irrigation Co risked their lives in the Sierras to free a jammed gate as flood threats endangered the valley. Wheeler survived with injuries. Ayotte died from brain concussion after a heroic descent into the flume to save others.
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Frank ©. Wheeler
Lee Ayotte
Fresno Flume and Irrigation Company
Sierras
Fresno
Cal
Mammoth Reservoir
Thompson
Frank Wheeler
Ayette
Wheeler
Otto
Sheboy, Mich
Ayotte
Tagtien
Eal Wheeler
Ana
Trainmans Daring Act On Missouri Pacific Run
An incident at Lexington Missouri on a Missouri Pacific freight run saw three empty flat cars detach from the engine and roll toward an approaching passenger train. The fireman and brakeman chased, connected the cars to the engine, and raced to avert disaster at the next curve near Aullville. A hand appeared signaling the coupling, and they halted just in time.
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Lexington
Express
Aullville
General Markets and Livestock Prices Report
The supply digest lists best beef prices for beeves and cows, hogs, sheep, and goats with quotes for light to heavy animals. Dressed meats prices show ranges for beef pork veal and mutton, plus horse and mule values and assorted hides furs and sundries. Retail and wholesale produce prices cover fruits vegetables dairy eggs and poultry with regional quotes and typical household items.
The Better Way on Jail Delays in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Register argues law delays in trials keep prisoners in jail longer than needed. It calls for justice of the peace summary jurisdiction in minor crimes for willing defendants, and otherwise sending cases to superior courts for jury trials to relieve district and county courts.
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Fort Worth
Justices of the Peace
Roosevelt children suffer measles amid prejudice
The Lockhart Post accuses Roosevelt family of inherited sins while noting the children contracting black measles. The piece argues the family deserves sympathy, and the sin cited is not clear beyond over-riding prejudice in fulfilling duty.
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Roosevelt
Lockhart Post
Ireland Leaders Call for Self Government in Friendly Move
The Laredo Times notes Sir Connor delivers a message to Irish Nationalists in Liverpool urging self government for Ireland. He warns against Maude Gonne type extremism and claims Ireland should work with England rather than treat it as an enemy. The Irish party seeks friendly cooperation to advance the cause.
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Aar
Liverpool
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Maude Gonne
England
Nat Q Henderson Starts Johnson City Independent
Nat Q Henderson, veteran editor, launches the Johnson City Independent in Johnson City Blanco County. His salutatory pledges advocacy for party measures in local affairs while remaining strictly independent. The six column folio resembles his former papers and friends wish him success.
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Nat Q. Henderson
Johnson City
Blanco County
Nat
the Sun
Anchorage
Wisi
Finck's 5¢ Havehia Cigars Ad by Ice Cream Factory
An old advertisement notes Finck’s 5¢ Havehia cigars and presents a family scene praising a cream sold by S. A. Ice Cream Factory with phone lines 890 446 and two rings.
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S. A
A Little Story of a Big Success
A promotional note by F. G. Hogan & Co. advertises a mail-in profit scheme claiming $100 will grow to $1,000 in thirty days. Free mailing and Chicago origin. No horse racing oil wells or mines involved.
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F. G. Hogan & CO
Commerce Bldg
Chicago
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