Powell case testimony marks a bloody murder case in Victoria
Augusta Diggs testified in the Powell murder case in Victoria Texas describing bloodstained clothes and a washing scene. She detailed Monk Gibson Felix Powell and Henry Howard as suspects and said Powell warned her not to reveal what she knew.
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Victoria
Tex
Powell
Augusta Diggs
Jackson County
Conditt
Houston
Buhler
Monk Gibson
Felix Powell
Felix
Warren
Diggs
Monk
John Diggs
Warren Powell
Henry Howard
Warren Pe
Henry Ward
Howard
Crib
Mr. Davenport
Mr. Lowry
Conditt House
Robbery of Farmer on Moving Santa Fe Car
Fort Worth Texas reports Vint Morris a farmer from Nving et Rogers robbed of 880 dollars while asleep in a chair car of the Santa Fe during a train ride between Taylor and Atlantic Junction. Morris, about 70, had earned the money in a daytime land deal. Police are on the case.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Vint Morris
Rogers
Santa Fe
International & Great Northern
Taylor
Atlantic Junction
Morris
Rangers Return to Stations After Rio Grande City Turmoil
Austin Adjutant General Helen resumes stationing of Texas Rangers across the state after recent unrest at Rio Grande City ends in East Texas. Normal patrols resume and Rangers are on duty at key locations as calm returns.
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Rangers
Austin
Tex
Adjt
Helen
Rio Grande City
Texas
Cal
Campbell's Appointments for Campbell Induction
Palestine Texas lists the men slated for offices to be filled when Mr. Campbell is inducted. Names include Private Secretary A M Borton, Assistant Attorney General Felix J McCord, Adjutant Gen Col R W Hearne, Secretary of State L T Dashiell, and others across state posts from Public Buildings to Penitentiaries and asylums. Announcements will come in a few days.
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Palestine
Tex
Campbell
A. M. Borton
Anderson County
Felix J. McCord
Smith County
R. W. Hearne
Bexar County
L. T
Mine Disaster in Avino Mines Claims Twelve Mexicans
News from Monterey reports a fatal accident at the Avino mines near Laredo. Early Tuesday a large flood of water poured into the lower shaft drowning twelve Mexican miners as others had not yet begun work. Authorities will conduct a thorough inquiry.
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Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Avino
Death by own action shocks Beaumont attorney
Beaumont Texas, John M. Sharp, a Cameron native and former partner of M. J. Bass, Santa Fe claim agent, killed himself at Hotel Gowling yesterday at 5 p m by slashing his throat. Despondent after heavy losses, he spoke of distress to friends but no one was present in his room.
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Beaumont
Tex
John M. Sharp
Cameron
M. J. Bass
The
Santa Fe
Gowling
Pension Increase Sought for Mrs Jackson Widow of Mexican War Hero
Senator Overman introduces a bill in the Senate to raise Mrs Stonewall Jackson’s pension from $8 to $25 a month. Affidavit shows her income under $1,000 yearly. Analysts expect the measure will pass.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Senator Overman
North Carolina
Stonewall Jackson
Proposed six year term for president and vice president
Senator Cullom introduces a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to set a six year term for the president and vice president and to prevent their re election. The measure seeks to alter eligibility rules by barring a second term.
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Cullom
Washington, D. C
United States
Grand Lodge Opens in Waco Crowded Masonic Gatherings
Last night Waco Tex welcomed a large influx of Masons for meetings of the Grand Lodge of Masone and Grand Royal Arab Chapter.
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Grand Lodge
Waco, Tex
Grand Lodge of Masone
Grand Royal Arab Chapter
Eleven Years in Jail Ended by Presidential Demand
Edward O Meager Condon an Irishman tied to the Washington archi tect's office arrived in San Antonio to estimate post office repairs. He had been sentenced to death in England and spent eleven years in a Portsmouth dungeon before a U S demand for his release led to his freedom in November 1878. He described near starvation and sunless years but remains healthy at age.
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San Antoni
Tex
Edward O’meager Condon
England
America
San Antonio
Washington
Condon
Portsmouth
United States
Court of St. James
Ireland
State Department
Seward
Francis Adams
Hayes
Congress
St Paul Methodists Award Construction Contract
The St Paul Methodist church in Houston Texas is to be built by J W Slaughter Construction Co and Theo Beilharz of Dallas in a deal worth about 175000 dollars. The project on Milam Street and McGowan Avenue is expected to take more than a year and will feature a pure classic design with thorough appointments making it one of the Souths most beautiful church buildings.
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Houston
Tex
St. Paul Methodist Church
J. W. Slaughter
Milam Street
McGowan Avenue
Congestion at San Antonio Rail Yards Spurs Action
San Antonio freight yards are severely congested delaying deliveries by three to five days after arrival. The Business Men's Club plans to petition the railroad commission to address the growing backlog and unreliable service.
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San Antonio
Tex
Business Men's Club
Railroad Commission
Robbery Attack in San Antonio Leaves Woman Beaten
Mrs. William Seng and her 5 year old son were attacked on Avenue B as they neared home. A negro thug struck a heavy blow to the chest, robbed her of $15 and valuables, and fled. No arrests have been made.
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San Antonio
Tex
William Seng
Avenue B
Seng
Hunting Trip Planned By Spencer Party In North Carolina
Raleigh report says Henry B. Spencer son of President Samuel Spencer and sixth vice president of the Southern Railway traveled to Greensboro with a special to escort his father’s party to hunting preserves at Friendship on a branch line. Upon learning of a wreck he proceeded at once with Division Superintendent Andrews for Lawyers.
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Raleigh
N. C
Henry B. Spencer
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Greensboro
Friendship
Andrews
Patrick seeks pardon in murder case
Albert T. Patrick, condemned to death for the Rice murder, has filed a pardon application with Governor Higgins seeking commutation to life imprisonment. The request, drafted in Sing Sing's death house, analyzes his case medically and legally and awaits federal court action.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Higgins
Patrick
Sing Sing
J. F. Milliken
Inlaw
United States Supreme Court
Johnson
Train wreck near Rockwall injures emigrant. fourteen cars wrecked
A Missouri Kansas & Texas freight train north of Rockwall Kansas and Texas road wrecks fourteen box cars after a broken carwheel flange. E. V. Franks of Raines County, an emigrant in charge of household goods, is badly injured and may die. No other injuries reported. engine and caboose stay on track.
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Rockwall
Tex
Misouisi
Kansas & Texas
E. V. Franks
Raines County
Ochiltree Tax Clash Draws Texas Officials
Ben H. Kelly district attorney of the Thirty first district met with the attorney general and state comptroller in Austin to discuss nonpayment of state taxes by Ochiltree landowners. County officials allied with landowners were removed by legal action, then reelected, and now the lands are listed as unknown owner. Kelly seeks mandamus to force tax suits. if blocked, legislators may move to disorganize Ochiltree county.
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Austin
Tex
Ben H. Kelly
Thirty-first District
Ochiltree
Lipscom
Panhandle
Board of Commissioners
Kelly
Board of County Commissioners
Ochiltree County
Christmas Dinner for the Poor in Houston
The Salvation Army has stationed officials on city corners with iron pots for donations to fund the annual Christmas meal for Houston’s poor. A sign reads Keep the pot boiling, urging generosity so the needy receive a square meal at least once a year.
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Houston
Tex
Salvation Army
High license in Texas bill aims at Dallas saloons
In Dallas Representative Thomas Be Love will propose a bill in the coming legislature to set a $2,500 annual license for saloons in Dallas and other large Texas cities. The measure is seen as a remedy for saloon density in residence districts and may reduce and alter saloon numbers and types in business districts.
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Dallas
Tex
Thomas Be Love
Back Aches Relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills
James R. Keeler of Fenner Street Cazenovia New York says fifteen years of back and kidney trouble were cured by Doan's Kidney Pills after starting with the first box and completing two boxes restored him to sound health. He notes his wife and friends have used them with good results and recommends them. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y
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James R. Keeler
Fenner Street
Cazenovia
N. Y
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Montenegrin Minister Hatches Midday Brood In Office
The Montenegrin minister of agriculture, a practical man, is tending poultry breeding. In his office a hen sits on a brood and nine chickens chirp around his chair as part of the hatchery scene.
Hunt’s Cure Promoted for Skin Ailments in Family Medicine Chest
A physician extols Hunt’s Cure as the best remedy for skin troubles like eczema tetter and ringworm. He asserts it cures itching instantly and has held its place for many years in his medical kit.
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Hunt
Missed Chance for Fame by a Clever Mistake
Astronomer Lalande nearly achieved fame with a Neptune discovery after striking the planet with his glass on May 8, 1786. He logged it as a star and noted its location, then two days later recorded a second position. Realizing the two locations differed, he concluded a notebook error and pondered how a misread entry might have crowned him a Columbus.
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Lalande
Neptune
Tea on the Down Grade in Japan and America
A Yokohama tea exporter reports rising living costs in Japan raise labor costs and reduce cultivation and handling quality. The result is a lower quality tea now offered than before the war, with unlikely future improvements, a trend echoed as not unique to Japan but affecting the United States as well.
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Yokohama
United States
Japan
New York Sun
Grape-Nuts named as aid for indigestion and stomach distress
A Washwoman with long digestive trouble credits Grape-Nuts and cream for relief after two weeks and two months of use she says she eats what she wishes and feels well. The advertisement references Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville. There is a claim of a strong digestion clear brain and steady nerves.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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