Public Opinion An American Baron Fairfax in Virginia
The El Paso Herald notes Baron Albert Fairfax of New York participates in the roustabout event by direct command to Edward. The sixth baron arrived in Virginia in 1739 and the Fairfax lineage extends in America to the present. The current baron, a Wall Street broker, is the twelfth in descent and the only British peer permanently residing in the United States. Baron Fairfax of Cameron is his title. the peerage dates to 1627. His eldest son bears the old Scottish courtesy title Master of Fairfax. The present baron is summoned to coronation and to swear allegiance to the new sovereign.
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el Paso Herald
Albert Fairfax
New York
Estes
Edward
Virginia
America
My. Fairfax
Virginia House of Delegates
Wall Street
Lord Fairfax
United States
Baron Fairfax of Cameron
Otland
Scotland
Irfax
Welfth
John Kntee’ Fairfax
Mary
Col
Edmund Kirby
Evangelist Abe Mulkey Faces Public Scrutiny
The Beaumont Enterprise notes Rev. Abe Mulkey faced criticism for alleged improprieties while praising his later good works. The piece states his vices yesterday were widely noticed and his efforts are beginning to be acknowledged, urging sympathy for the preacher in Beaumont.
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Beaumont Enterprise
Abe Mulkey
Evangelist
Beaumont
Treaty of Peace Details From The News of the World
The article outlines the peace treaty terms stating Kings V and IV ruler acknowledgment an oath of allegiance for Boer citizens. It describes Dutch language schooling optional by request and its use in law, and English as prevailing language. It notes rifle possession with licensing and exemptions for rebels and traitors.
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Ace
Fivrard Vil
Giancey
Aly
Hiw
Sulphur Springs News Reflects on Truth and Decency
A clipped editorial urges readers to pursue truth, honor, and decency in public life. The piece laments loss of virtue and warns against tempting misconduct, arguing a steadfast moral stance will prevent social decline and preserve order.
Corn Crop Prospects Dented by Heat and Drought in Texas
The Texas Stockman and Farmer warns that Texas corn is 35 percent worse due to drought and hot winds since five weeks of rain lost. If no rain in ten days, the crop could be a calamity for farmers with last year’s short harvest still fresh. Normal crop around 80 million bushels at 50 cents per bushel implies a $12.5 million direct loss, with imports and higher prices likely to follow.
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Texas Stockman
Texas
President to visit Washington and tour in August
Washington correspondent notes the President plans a late August return to Washington and two tours afterward, one ending in Detroit and the other in San Antonio. The piece ponders a San Antonio stop linked to an October White House rent, while hoping for attendance at the Fair.
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Washington
Heavenworth Times
Biurg
San Antonio
Texas
Cme
White House
New Citizen to Be Added Near Boerne
The Boerne Post and San Antonio Critic reports a new citizen to be welcomed in the area. The Heimsath ranch on the San Geronimo near Boerne has been purchased by Mr. Short of Karnes County. The Mean Piece, about 250 acres near here, sold for 3500 dollars to a partner from Alverde. Mr. Menn plans relocating Sah Abténid there to reside.
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San Antonio
Boerne P Ost
San Antonio Crite
Isx
San Geronomo
Boerne
Short
Karnesounty
Alverde
Menn
Sah Abténid
Jenkins
Citiven
Farmer's Snap Described By Horton Headlight
The Horton Headlight paints a day in the life of a farmer starting at 4 a.m. as he builds the fire, tends pigs, feeds horses, plows until noon, rereads a letter from his college son asking for 17 dollars for expenses, and ends with evening chores and a late bedtime. The piece notes few would choose such a schedule as a nap.
Strange Electrocution Case Report From New York
The New Orleans Daily States chronicles an extraordinary electrocution death of Mrs. J. D. Anderson in New York at ten o’clock. The account notes a peculiar manner of death and details that the incident drew widespread attention.
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New Orleans
J. D. Anderson
Ten
N. Y
Woman in Store Accident Involving Pan of Cherries
A woman walking through her husband’s store carrying a pan of cherries attempted to turn on an electric lamp. To steady herself she reportedly pressed the pan against an iron railing on the counter, causing the incident.
Queen Dowager of Spain seeks bride for King Alfonso
A Rome dispatch in The Monterey News via the Daily Express notes the Queen Dowager has asked the Pope to propose an eligible wife for King Alfonso. It claims the Pontiff may have suggested an Austrian or Bavarian princess.
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Monterey
Expessr
Rome
Spain
Alfonso
Britain Faces War Tax Plan Says Critics
The Boerne Post and San Antonio Critic report that Britain funds huge wartime costs by a broad tax plan. It cites levies including income tax at 14 cents, beer 25 cents per barrel, whiskey 32 cents per gallon, tobacco 12 cents per pound, tea 4 cents per pound, sugar 28 cents per cwt, coal export tax 25 cents a ton, and imports duties on corn and flour, with critics arguing manufacturers and trusts bear no relief.
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Great Britain
Boerne Post
San Antonio
O.C
Bernhardt Scandal Echoes in Paris Name Change Tale
A Paris dispatch reports Maurice Bernhardt seeks to rename himself Maurice Glaivin to reflect a paternal name for his child, amid Sarah Bernhardt opposition and a revived old scandal. The case hinges on legitimacy and maternal influence, drawing mixed public reaction.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Maurice Bernhardt
Hay
State ‘Council
Maurice Glaivin
Asipe
Mme
Sarah
Bernhardt
Saul
M. Glaivin
Maurice
Selogps
The Hello Girl and a Golden Voice
A New Orleans Daily States note recounts a rich man calling the central San Francisco hello girl whose soft tones led to courtship and marriage. The pair resigned the hello job and plan a bridal trip to Europe. The piece ends with a moral about a seductive voice yielding high and low fates.
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New Orleans Daily States
San Francisco
Yurup
Paradise
Hades
King Edward VII Advised By Sir Frederick Treves On Perityphlitis
The king’s illness is described in medical terms with Sir Frederick Treves cited as advisor and author of a leading treatise on perityphlitis or a variant of peritonitis. The excerpt explains the appendix as a weak point, notes age ranges affected, and states the condition is not usually highly dangerous aside from infection risks.
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Edward VII
Sir Frederick Treves
Frederick
Sir Frederick
Altomeéon
Lightning Shocks Audience as 13th Night Talk Continues
During a staged address, a bolt of lightning struck as the speaker noted the thir teen hoodoo on Friday the 13th. About 1500 observers reacted with shock though no injuries were reported as Miss Keen kept calm and resumed the talk. The building suffered minor damage with displaced bricks.
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Torian
Wass
Miss Keen
French inventor’s non smoking gun sparks warless dream
A St Paul Globe snippet notes a French inventor claiming a gun that does not smoke flash kick or boom. The remark suggests a soldier unseen by the rifleman would render war useless, highlighting a paradox about invisible weapons ending conflict.
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St. Paul Globe
The Cry of Imperialism Resonates in Campaign Debate
The Lockhart Post asserts that cries of imperialism will not sway voters. It argues that when the nation faces real danger from imperial governance, the public will act before any campaign begins, preferring decisive action over political rhetoric.
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Lockhart Post
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Trusted by Mothers
An old remedy claims over sixty years of use by millions of mothers for teething and crying babies. It soothes, eases gums, relieves pain, and cures wind colic, advertised as the best remedy for colic. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Mrs. Winslow
Clarkhoa
A Cure for Dull Times by James P Newcomb
The author attacks Mayor Hicks over a proposed 300000 bond issue for the city claiming it would not relieve dull times and would only fund a campaign. He warns of dependence on bonds for subsistence and argues irrigation and local land development could boost wealth, urging citizen-led tests and irrigation ventures to secure water and growth.
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Hicks
Cuw
Collins
TeoBs Bradys
Female Weakness Cured with Kidney Cure
Mrs. J. R. Praver of Atlanta Georgia reports six months of severe female weakness with no relief from six prominent physicians. After one month on Smith's Sure Kidney Cure a specialist declared her well. Price 50 cents and 1.00, for sale by Schasses.
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Smith
J. R. Fpaver
Atlanta
Gale
Schasses
San Antonio Masons Plan U C T Day at International Fair
Brother Cahen and Brother Zimmerman discuss a Texas U C T day at the International fair in San Antonio. The piece notes Cahen’s tireless efforts and queries Chester’s status while mentioning a missed Columbus trip and a Texas state secretary election.
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San Antonio
Issy Cahen
Ting
Lovns
Brother Cahen
San Antonio F
Breher Zimmerman
Chester
Waco Register
James
Columbus
Texas
Hood Farm Jersey Auction Breaks Records at Lowell Sale
Hood Farm in Lowell Massachusetts disperses 154 Jerseys and 40 Berkshire hogs to breeders nationwide. The Jersey sale tops years of American-bred records with total sales near 10 000 dollars. Hood Farm Pogis 9th leads progeny demand while Figgis cow draws 875 dollars from Thomas W. Lawson of Boston.
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Hood Farm
Lowell
Mass
Maine
Oregon
Coun
Peter Ds Welloge
New York
Sand Bull Walves
Great Show
Bull Hood Farm
Pogis
Torono
Sophie
Brown Bessie
Chromo
Figgis
Hood
England
Charles F. Mills
Springfield
Urs
Camp at Corpus Christi Aligned with YMCA Plan
The YMCA has secured a camp at Corpus Christi with forty five boys registered and five vacancies left before July 10. Captains will oversee ten boys each, and Dr. N B Provines, a new city physician, will supervise the camp throughout. Family camps are also planned with several registrations and two week stays, each family in its own tent and meals in the dining tent.
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Young Men's Christian Association
N. B. Provines
The Light Plans Twenty First Birthday Journal Edition
The Light announces a twenty first birthday celebration edition to promote San Antonio and its merchants. The issue features high quality half tone pictures, robust text, and endorsements from local merchants. A skilled writing staff will compile a progress resume, emphasize the city’s future prospects, and showcase local pride.
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San Antonio
API
City Assessors Open June 1 Through August 3 1902
Notice to taxpayers that the city assessors office is open from June 1 to August 3 1902 for the rendition of city property for assessment. Marshall Hicks Mayor. Attest Otto Praeger City Clerk.
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Marshall Hicks
Otto Praeger
Taxes Due Without Interest Ends Tomorrow
City collector W. W. Johnson reminds residents they have one more day to pay city taxes without interest penalties or costs. Call early to avoid the rush.
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W. W. Johnson
Chess Contest Draws Texas Players and Partners
The San Antonio Chess, Checkers and Whist Club discusses a Middleton Counter Gambit tournament and Texas state players join a broad match schedule. Key figures include A Knight Hillsboro and R A Hart Baton Rouge with entries from Palestine and San Antonio as teams weigh new attack ideas and a state championship context.
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R. A. Hart
Baton Rouge
Angus
Palestine
Texas
R.A. Hart
Pliyers
Texas State Chess Association
Lyons
San Antonio
Wm. Hall
McGregor
A. S. Wertheim
Comhfort
McKinney Chess
McKinney
HR. Richter
Brodericksburg
N. C. Rigg Rdék Island
Chas
Joanson
F. EB. Stanberry
Dallas
C.G. Angus
A. Knight
Hillsboro
T. H. Cooke
William’ Weyrith
Fredericks
Burg
Jean Doll
Austin
Mr. Murphy
Chess correspondence notes and tournament updates from correspondents
Letters from correspondents discuss changes to accommodate Mississippi match quotas, chess analysis, and moves. Reports mention W H McGregor J San Antonio C BE and N C R Rock Tsand with thanks for contributions. Notes include Franklin K Young works, Manhattan Chess Club visit plans, Monte Carlo Prague Carlsbad references, Max Judd St Louis, Kent County Tunbridge Wells result, and Pillsbury Blindfold display with twelve boards.
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IL. G
Palestine
Mississippi
W. H
McGregor
N. C
R. Rock Tsand
Sthe
C. BE
J. San Antonio
Franklin K. Young
Will H. Lyons
Newport
Little
Brown & Co., Publishers
Boston
Mase
Vienna Chess Club Reaches Record Membership and Donations
The Vienna Chess Club reports 462 members and a guest list of 708 visitors for 191. Donations for chess objects total 3800 dollars though the donor names were not announced.
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Vienna Chess Club
New York State Association Meet Set for July Week
The New York State Association meet runs July 14 to 19 with Isaac L. Rice’s prize trophy as the star attraction. Clubs from Eastern Su will send reps. credentials and a $5 entry fee required. A New York Pennsylvania seven on seven match may be arranged. The fair will be at Murray Hill fair, Thousand Islands.
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New York State Association
Isaac L. Rice
Murray Hill Falr
Thousand Islawils
Flourishing chess clubs formed across regions
Flourishing chess clubs have been established at Constantinople Beyront Syria and Djibouti on the Red Sea. The first named club bears the title Ex chequer Orientale and meets at the Pera Palace.
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Constantinople
Beyront
Syria
Djibouti
Red Sea
Exchequer Orientale
Pera Palace
Chess anecdotes mix brilliance and blunders in two cities
The Philadelphia North American recalls John Bolivar as a brilliant but overly delicate player whose bold play collapsed under pressure after audience acclaim. It contrasts with H. N. Pillsbury's feat at Camden Town Athenaeum Chess Club where he faced ten top players in a simultaneous display, opening with the Pia K g.
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Philadelphia
John Bolivar
Manhattan
Bolivar
Pillsbury Cracks Ray Lopez in Chess Marathon Display
The American champion Pillsbury showcased extraordinary memory by playing five hours of simultaneous games, maintaining exact positions on all boards without looking at the boards. After a half hour adjournment he continued, finishing with a 7 1/2 to 2 1/2 score and applause from onlookers.
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Ove King
Ray Lopez
Mr. Pillsbury
Mr. Pilsbury
Pillsbury
Black expands center as QRS favored by line play
The notes describe Black gaining a winning form by central control and free scope for two bishops while opposing QRS, with comments on the light brigade and overall style.
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Light Brigade
A Real Friend Helps Stomach Troubles
A Merry Oaks North Carolina resident describes fifteen years of persistent dyspepsia and indigestion. After trying doctors and medicines with no relief, Koolordol provided immediate comfort, allowing nearly all foods and improved digestion.
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Sn AB Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
Jan, Clavin
C, Schasse
Wm. Appmann
Head of Mothers elected president of National Congress
Mrs. Frederick Schott of Philadelphia was elected president of the National Mothers' Congress at its recent conclave, succeeding Mrs. T. W. Birney who had led the organization for six years.
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Frederick Schott
Philadelphia
National Mothers’ Congress
T. W. Birney
Mrs Schoff Chosen After Mrs Birney Declines
Mrs Schoff elected to office after Mrs Birney declines another term. Her notable work for children in Pennsylvania earns recognition, with ties to the Century Club of Philadelphia, a major organization in the region. The club counts about 600 members in the area.
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Fice
Birney
Schoff
Pennsylvania
Century Club of
Philadelphia
Woweo
New Discovery Saves Child From Whooping Cough
Mrs W Havi land of Armonk New York credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her daughter from a nearly fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis and also helps a relative with advanced consumption recover. The advert claims the medicine cures desperate throat and lung diseases where other remedies fail and promotes 50c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed by local sellers.
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F. Kalteyer & Sons
Geo
F. Sehmidt
Prop
Adelph Dreiss
Trial Bastion
Tree
Deputy arrest in Van Ormy theft case nets trio
Deputy Charles Stevena arrested three Mexicans Julian Aguilar Es co Gita and Martin Male Fide at Van Ormy on charges of theft under fifty dollars and lodged them in the county jail.
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Charles Stevena
Julian Aguilar
Esco Gita
Martin Male Fide
Pernoon
van Ormy
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