Conferees Near Agreement on Rivers and Harbors Bill
Washington May 23 good ground exists for belief that river and harbor conference committee will reach an agreement today only eight items disputed at session yesterday and concessions made by both sides Texas items to be adjusted Galveston Harrisburg channel gets 1 000 000 and Trinity river total 400 000 Sabine channel kept 125 000 Velasco Farwell rebound to be stricken Buffalo Bayou 300 000 immediate availability and 700 000 for continuing contracts
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Washington
Ilnough
Ball
Texas
Houston
Galveston
Harrisburg
Trinity River
Dallas
Galveston Inner Harbor
Sabine Channel
Senate
Farwell
Velasco
Jennings Gusher Near Jennings La Runs Wild For Hours
Southern No. 3 well near Jennings Louisiana erupted after being turned on for exhibition. Four inch liner pipe became wedged in the derrick and was raised to the top before workmen removed it. Gas weakened, pipe dropped back. well closed. Plan to pump mud and water to free the remainder and complete the well.
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Jennings
Roosevelt to Visit Texas in October
President Roosevelt expressed a definite intention to tour Texas in October visiting major cities. He spoke to Representative Slayden and no detailed plan is set, though invitations from towns wishing to host him are expected to be sent for the trip.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Texas
Slayden
Hay seeks one year extension on Danish West India treaty
Secretary Hay requests Denmark extend the ratification period for the Danish West India Islands treaty by one year. The aim is to keep the pact alive until the Danish government can act finally, preserving the treaty as ratified by the US Senate.
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Washington
Hay
Danish West India Islands
United States Senate
Dalish Rigséag
Evacuation Preparations for Martinique Amid Volcanic Threat
Paris reports the colonial minister cabled Governor L Huerre to arrange evacuation plans for Martinique's inhabitants if needed. Relief ships reassure locals though confidence falters as scientists study Carbet peaks for possible activity and residents cry for departure rather than food.
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France
Martinique
Paris
M. de Crais
L’huerre
Fort de France
Ministry of the Colonies
Associated Press
L’huerte
Carbet
Mont Pelee Crater Explored by Martinique Legislator
The Associated Press reports M. Clerc, a Martinique legislator, and M. Telloame Chancelle reached Mont Pelee by coastal road, ascending 1235 meters. They found the crater about 300 meters wide and noted Morne La Croix at 1130 meters, heavily fractured and undermined by volcanic activity and prone to collapse.
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Mont Pelee
Fort de France
Martinique
Associated Press
M. Clerc
Basse Pointe
M. Telloame Chancelle
They Sugar Works
Morne la Croix
Relief Work Progresses in Goliad Texas May 23
J K Hexter of the Business Men's Association returned from Goliad with news of coordinated relief efforts. Dr Yates heads the hospital at the courthouse with eighteen trained nurses on duty and no need for volunteers. Injured are recovering well and no new deaths reported since the previous update.
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Goliad
Victoria
Texas
J. K. Hexter
Business Men’s Association
Yates
Goliad County
Court House
Mixed Shipping and Economic Notes From Early 1900s
Journal snippets report coal transfer from the Muriel to the Trafalgar at ten knots and forty tons per hour, a 400 foot cableway, and Rev. Sam P Jones planning a 25000 dollar Cartersville block. Other items note Chili as Germanys key market on the West Coast of South America with 27 percent of imports and 12 percent of exports to Germany.
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Muriel
Sam P.’ Jones
Georgia
Cartersville
Germany
South America
Ironing a Shirt Waist for Home Care Tips
Practical guide from the Philadelphia Inquirer on ironing summer shirt waists at home. Steps include even starching with Defiance, smoothing, rolling in a damp cloth, and ironing sequence from back to bottom with damp cloths for wrinkles. Air the garment before storage.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Imperial Eczema Remedy Claims Cure for Skin Diseases
An advertisement promotes Imperial Eczema Remedy as a cure for eczema and all skin and scalp diseases, urging readers to ask their druggist about the product.
British Funeral Reformers' Association Benefits
A fragment notes advantages offered to members of the British Funeral Reformers Association including low cost options and avoidance of ornate practices. The text emphasizes modest burials and simple observances without elaborate or costly rituals.
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British Funeral Reformers’ Association
Topeka Arrives to Protect Interests in Port au Prince
United States cruiser Topeka reaches Port au Prince from Port Royal to safeguard American interests. The northern army under General Firmin halts at Aroa hall two days from the capital. Firmin reportedly does not plan to enter Port au Prince with his troops, easing the tense situation.
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Port Au Prince
Topeka
Port Royal
S. C
Firmin
Aroahall
Berlin vendor uses pedaling booth to dodge police
A Berlin newspaper vendor has modified a tricycle into a moving booth. When told to move on, he pedals away to a new beat and opens another stall, baffling police with his mobile setup.
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Berlin
Hungary grants aged laureate novelist Maurus Jokal
Maurus Jokal, Hungary's aged laureate novelist, received a government grant of about $2000 after a heated debate in the diet over his political views.
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Maurus Jokal
Hungary
Poole Brothers Remanded and Bailed After Examining Trial
In Orange Texas on May 23 the examining trial for George Claud and Grover Poole charged with the Jett murder ended with George Poole remanded to Harris county jail for safe keeping without bail. Claude and Grover Poole were admitted to bail of 600 dollars each.
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Orange
Texas
George
Claud
Grover Poole
James A. Jett
George Poole
Harris County
Claude
Boston Beans Barred by Blue Law Lament Stirring
Several journals note Boston could not buy baked beans last Sunday due to blue law restrictions. The piece argues such limits are overly restrictive and cites a comical comparison to a tigress lamenting a missing cub.
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Boston
Bride's suicide shocks Forney two weeks after marriage
In Forney Texas on May 23 Mrs Nala Ashley, just married two weeks, died by self inflicted death at her father R H Hughes residence three miles north of town. Reasons for the act were not yet learned.
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Forney
Texas
Nala Ashley
R. H. Hughes
Rock Island Surveyors Map East Rock Island Texas
Rock Island surveyors spent the past week running preliminary lines through the east portion of Denison. It is reported they will begin Monday and navigate the Houston and Texas Centre to Sherman route.
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Rock Island
Montezuma legacy figures in Denver hotel scene
A striking 23 year old man described as Prince Nanzefa Pahassnee Monte zuma Tzin of Gatamo appears in Denver hotels. He is described as handsome with black eyes and carries a cane adorned with the Montezuma eagle insignia.
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Nanzefa Pahassnee Montezuma
Tzin of
Gatamo
Denver
Soldier Testimony on Washington Swearing at Monmouth
A Continental soldier testified about Washington during the Monmouth battle noting that Washington swore loudly that day, claiming leaves shook on the trees from the effort and describing the swearing as angelic from heaven. The former trooper emphasized the intensity of Washingtons oath amid the fighting.
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Washington
Quotable Pearls and Proverbial Wit
A collection of humorous maxims on love aging and social quirks. The jests touch on gender roles wealth and success with playful condemnations of vanity and advice on courtship and manners. The tone resembles light opinion satire from a vintage column.
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