Arm and Flock Colorado cattlemen irrigation report
A survey of agricultural activity spans irrigation talks in Colorado, cattle feeding in San Antonio and Paris, thriving hog and poultry markets, rising fruit tree purchases in Morris county, and notable cattle purchases and land deals. The roundup notes frost impact on Mexican boll weevil, California and Nebraska horticulture efforts, and a remarkable champion cow claim in Palo Pinto county.
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E. O. Redford
Palo Pinto County
Mineral Wells
Durham
Pathetic Wreck of Walla Walla Disaster Aboard Max
The Max, a French bark, is towed to San Francisco badly damaged after colliding with the steamship Walla Walla. Ninety-two survivors arrived, with forty-five dead or missing, including Rev. Henry Erikson and his son who died after being rescued on a life raft. The couple’s tragedy unfolds as the ship sinks and a battle with exposure unfolds at sea. A New York marriage law reform takes effect allowing contracts witnessed and filed to bind marriages without clergy or officials, with potential for future amendments.
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San Francisco
Max
Walla Walla
George W. Elder
Portland
Acme
United States Revenue
McCulloch
Point Reyds
Eureka
Henry Erikson
Nome
St. Mary's Hospital
Erikson
Mr. Erikson
N York
New York
New York State
John A. Weekes, Jr
Cal
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Puget Sound
Cape Mendocino
California
Hall
Dispatch
Brown
Trinidad
Ranger
Panama Canal Company Offers Property to United States
The Panama Canal Company directors met in Paris and decided to offer to sell the canal property to the United States for $40,000,000. The sale includes excavations, canal, railroad, machinery, and all items listed in the Isthmian canal commission report. A Washington representative was instructed to submit the offer to the president.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
United States
Isthmian Canal Commissions
Washington
Bankruptcy agreement settles with Rivers and Straits creditors
Austin Texas January 6 An agreement reached between Rivers Straits bankrupt at Elgin and creditors provides 25 percent on claims. The firm filed for bankruptcy in October with liabilities of 15336 and assets of 11255.
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Austin
Texas
Rivers & Straits
Elgin
Coal Shortage Hits New York City Refineries and Railroads
The Herald reports a coal shortage in New York City with Berwind-White Coal noting severe scarcity at offices. Stickney Connynham & Co. cites lack of rolling stock and rising demand as cars and locomotives are ordered. Herbert & Co. warns of danger from storms disrupting traffic and fuel supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cou
New York
the Herald
Berwind-White Coal Company
Stickney, Conynham & Co
Herbert & Co
Collision at Sea Sinks Steamship Walla Walla
The steamship Walla Walla sank after a collision with an unknown iron bark near Cape Mendocino. Fifty people were saved, while many aboard are missing or presumed dead. the ship was valued around 250000 dollars with insurance about 200000.
New Navy shell unites piercing power and explosive charge
Washington January 6 a new naval shell blends armor piercing and high explosive functions. The device perforates armor equal to its caliber and carries a heavy explosive charge in one shell replacing two prior types.
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Washington, D. C
Carnegie Removes Obstacles to National University Plan
Secretary Hay and other prominent figures met at the State Department to form the Carnegie Institution, a corporation for a National university. The step clears the way for Andrew Carnegie's 10 million dollar donation to education, with incorporators including Edwin D. White, D. G. C. Gillman, Charles D. Walcott, John S. Billings, Carroll D. Wright, and others.
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Carnegie
Washington
Hay
State Department
Carnegie Institution
Edwin OD
White
Supreme Court
D. G C. Gillman
John Hopkins University
Charles D. Wallcott
Geological Survey
John 8. Billings
Navy
Carroll D. Wright
Fatal shooting near Ennis over tenant dispute
Janary 6 report from Ennis Texas states farmer C N Farris seven miles north fatally wounded a Black tenant after a knife attack attempt. Three shots were fired with serious results.
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Ennis
Texas
Janary
C. N. Farris
Death By Fright In Jesell Addition Victoria Texas
A late night incident at the McCoy home ends in the death of Rosa McCoy wife of A C McCoy after a rock shattered a window and frightened her causing a fatal collapse. Doctors Bramann and Shaw attempted revival but were unsuccessful.
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Victoria
Texas
McCoy
Jesell
Rosa McCoy
A. C. McCoy
Mrs. McCoy
Famous Indian Runners Skip Madison Square Race
Gus Sachs of the Pastime Athletic club reports that Ed Reinecke trainer of Jerry and Frank Pierce says the famous Indian runners will not compete in the six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Reinecke notes Jerry Pierce aims to break Deerfoot memory by running an hour before turning pro.
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New York
Gus Sachs
The
Pastime Athletic Club
Ed” Reinecke
Jerry
Frank Pierce
Madison Square Garden
Reinecke
Jerry Pierce
Deerfoot
Admiral Schley Invited to Chicago Society Event
The Maryland Society of Chicago invites Admiral Schley to be their guest of honor during his January visit. A committee will contact him to arrange a meeting and allow the society to express their admiration.
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Schley
Chicago
Admiral Schley
Maryland Society of Chicago
Klondiker Returns Rich From Alaska Gold Fields
John H. Reeses, formerly a New York woolen house salesman, has come home from the Klondike with about 40000 in gold. He left New York in August 1897 and reached Dawson City after a storm delayed voyage. Reeses owns mining interests near Atlin British Columbia and plans to work them next spring.
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New York
John H. Reeses
Lockport
N. Y
Klondike
Juneau
Seattle
Dawson City
Skagway
Reeses
Atlin
B. C
Revolution Grows in Venezuela and Cuba
Venezuelan revolutionists landed 15 000 sets and 180 000 rounds of ammunition at Coro in Guayana. Commandant Mammente revolted with 700 men and joined Generals Urbina Fernandez and Garcia, whose troops are in Barcelona. Generals Guzman Monobros and Platero operate in Carabobo and Guarda. Generals Botella and Fernandez Cedeno have taken the field against Castro.
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New York
Coro
Guayana
Fight for Race Track Ownership Pursued in Court
Washington reports Mrs. Clark widow of William H. Clark will seek to set aside the sale of Empire City Racetrack. The property sold to Frank Farrell and associates for 1280000. She claims bidders including Nathan Strauss and Senator Mec Carran were prepared to offer larger sums a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Herald
Rominski Confesses In Fire Insurance Conspiracy
Chicago on January 4 John Rominski a candy maker confessed involvement in a plot to defraud fire insurance firms. He described burning three buildings in six months causing thousands in damage and a permanent disfigurement from a gasoline explosion during a fire while collecting 1400 dollars in insurance. He implicates four others as accomplices.
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Rominski
Chicago
John Rominski
Rominki
Rumor of Assassination Attempt on Lord Milner Unconfirmed
A circulating rumor in London claimed an assassination attempt on Lord Milner, the British High Commissioner in South Africa. The rumor is unconfirmed and dismissed in responsible quarters.
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London
Lord Milner
South Africa
Peach Crop Forecast Downward in Southern Illinois
Alto Pass January 4. Horticulturists in this region report the peach crop in Southern Illinois likely to be very small or destroyed due to the recent severe weather that killed the buds.
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Alto Pass
Ill
Ilinois
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Shiner
Colorado
San Antonio
Cy Prices
Millett
W. A. Lowe
A. S. Gage
Shackelford County
Hagies
J. G. Bird
Alpine
J. D. Jackson
Alpine Recenti
Custer County
Nebraska
C. N. Moody
Atlanta
Lake Charles
John T. Stinson
Missouri
Sterling
J. ¥. Johnson
Los Angeles
J. E. Speke
Red River
Hector
University of California
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Cass County
Truck Growers’ Association
John Williams
Ellis County
Beeville
F. A. Walder
J. J. Walder
Bee
San Patricio
McFarland Bros
Weatherford
A. J. Center
J. M. Finson
Center
T. D. Woods
J. H. Wood
Nancy Wood
Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Medical College
Memphis College
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