Texas Rail Extension Lags as Reform Drives Rise
In Austin and various Texas towns the week sees slow progress on the Texas State Railroad extension from Rusk to Palestine amid adverse legislation and money worries. Other items report a Tuberculosis Congress push, a Nagress poisoning case in Edna, Mexican border unrest, a $300,000 bridge bond, and official appointments including a state purchasing agent and a postmaster. Broad domestic notes cover heat deaths, public monuments, Prohibition conventions, and rail labor rules.
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Turbulent international notes ignite European unrest
Reports detail anarchists bombing a Barcelona square killing several and injuring many. In Lisbon Republicans push for financial probes into the late King Carlos. A Montenegro conspiracy trial in Belgrade sees six executed and twenty-seven imprisoned. Mexico City sees a diplomatic swap as William F. Sands becomes First Secretary of the Embassy. bubonic plague cases rise in La Guayra. Paris House quarrels over funds for President Faliere’s Russia trip as officials denounce attacks on the Czar. In Puerto Cortez Bailey escapes custody amid conspiracy charges.
Ramer Caserez elected president for six year term
San Domingo reports General Ramer Caserez takes the oath of office for a six year term. Vienna notes an imperial decree bans dueling unless cleared by the military court of honor. Paris records President Fallieres thanking for Lafayette statue gift from American children. Brussels reports Foreign Minister Davignon acknowledging Britain’s Congo concerns and US support for Britain’s notes.
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Cotton crop thriving across Texas with ample rains
Reports statewide say the cotton crop is larger and more advanced than ever for this season. Rains have been general across Texas for two weeks, with the only potential drawback being excess rainfall in Southern Texas if current downpours continue.
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A Beam of Divinity Quote Reflection
A Seneca line praises a man fearless and virtuous in danger, untainted by lusts, joyous in adversity, calm in chaos, and mockingly indifferent to common fears, deeming such conduct a beam of divinity within a mortal frame.
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