World and Local Briefs Touch On Strikes and Tragedies
St Piersburg reports the autocrat title discarded as contrary to the manifesto. Louisville notes 750 railroad workers end a twelve day strike and seek work individually. Brooklyn records Howard Maxwell a band president’s death after grand jury indictment for larceny. Whittier reports tomato crop collapse due to two weeks of heavy rain causing $200000 loss. Caracas confirms bandit leader Montilla killed in ambush. Houston highlights lumbermen meeting to sustain jobs. Constantinople cites Black Sea storm sinking a steamer with 110 aboard and over 200 total lives lost. Chihuahua reports Ambassador Creel requesting clemency for three men condemned for two American murders.
Foss receipts law yields over half a million to state
Austin reports final figures showing the state will gain more than a half million dollars from Foss receipts. San Antonio notes many Mexican visitors are pleased with the exhibition showing. Pine Bluff Arkansas three men killed in Clio fighting aftermath. assassin perished in the clash.
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Austin
San Antonio
Notable deaths and political welcomes in Fall River and Washington
A 99 year old man in Fall River Mass ended his life. In Washington a dinner honored Bryan with a warm reception from the Washington Democrats and many leading figures in the party.
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Fall River
Mass
Washington
Bryan
Washington Democrats
Hearst Independence League seeks unified stance in St Louis
In St Louis leaders push to join forces for the Hearst Independence League. Washington reports note a Publicity Campaign Contribution Association organized to publicize campaign donors and amounts. A letter from Thos. Watson read to the Nationalist Populist Committee opposes clearing house certificates and urges currency expansion. Brownsville inquiry witness called. two committee reports expected. San Antonio Jobbers' League discusses easing Sunset freight yard congestion. Washington treasury bids complete as 3 percent certificates are filled and remaining holdings withdrawn.
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St. Louis
Hearst Independence League
Thos. Watson
Washington
Brownsville
Yaqui War Skirmishes Rise In Sonora Mountains
In Sonora mountains the Yaqui Indians clash with forces from Mexico. Several people have been murdered amid renewed hostilities and frontier tensions escalate across the region.
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Paso
Sonora Mountains
Railroad rate laws suspended amid investigations
The judge has suspended the railroad rate laws passed by the recent legislature while claims of railroads are investigated. In other regional notes, Boise court cases proceed over Governor Steunenberg's murder, and Waco sees leadership shifts in the Woman's Clubs federation.
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Boise
Idaho
Pettibone
Steunenberg
Real estate group urges bans on city ticket brokers
San Antonio real estate committee of the Business Men's Club recommends prohibiting ticket brokers from doing business in the city. The move signals stronger controls on ticket sales and potential regulatory actions.
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San Antonio
Business Men’s Club
Heavy rains cause damage from overflowing low grounds in Texas
Last week’s heavy rainfall in Taylor Texas led to significant damage as low-lying areas flooded. Local officials report property impacts and ongoing assessments to determine recovery needs.
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Taylor Tex
Jet ties work to proceed at Aransas Pass
Rockport contracts let for construction of more jet ties at Aransas Pass and the project will be pushed rapidly. Washington hosts the twenty sixth Y M C A convention with many notable figures in attendance. Dallas Bishop Burt condemns clergy tobacco use in Methodist Conference. Kansas City Post editor wounded the president and managing editor in a discharge incident. French Lick Taggart suggested to resign as Democratic Executive Committee chair. Milwaukee man refused bank script and was weighed down with sixty pounds of silver dollars.
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Rockport
Aransas Pass
Washington
The
Milwaukee
Woman Attorney General aide prosecutes peonage case
Jackson Mississippi Mrs Quackenhowes the only woman assistant to the Attorney General prosecutes a peonage case and aims to end the practice within a year. One person killed and ten hurt in wreck of electric car at South Fort Worth.
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South Fort Worth
Pullman Company Denies Corporate Rights In State
In response to a lawsuit, the Pullman Company claims it has no corporate rights within the state. The filing contests the state's recognition of corporate status and seeks to limit legal exposure. Legal representatives for both sides prepare briefs as proceedings continue.
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Pullman Company
C. H. Dean
San Antonio
Tex
Cotton growers pressured by Texas merchants deal
Merchants in Texas reportedly plan to offer next year’s contracts to cotton growers only if the growers sell the crop as picked. The approach ties sales to harvest timing and may affect small farmers negotiating power.
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