Decatur Tragedy Stuns Tex as Witt Is Fatally Shot
Telegraphic news from Texas reports public school superintendent J. W. Witt of Decatur killed by S. Simonds, a Sherman merchant, after a dispute over Mollia Simonds. Witt died after two gunshots. Simonds is jailed, his brother F A Simonds a Texas legislator present. Local unrest follows in the region.
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New York
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Market notes amid steady London trade and Bonny troop move
In London and across the British market today operations were generally steady with no sharp declines. American buyers dominated the bond market while South American bonds drew strong interest. A Barroga liquidation progress expectation may buoy sentiment. A syndicate holds an option to buy more before January after yesterday’s sale. In Africa, troop movements were ordered to Bonny due to unrest in Niger district.
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Chinese fortifications strengthened as Japanese pressure grows
The Chinese fleet concentrates 24 Weibaiwal while fortifications on the Promontory barn are expanded in panicked haste. Heavy guns move from Tien Tein and Naokin arsenals as Shanghai faces threats andJapanese threats to withdraw from promises raise tensions. Kiangasaaissesi remains inactive with limited productivity.
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Weibaiwal
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Naokin
Saax Gual
Emperor and King Feature in Komatsemne Report
Fragmentary report from Komatsemne dated September 6 notes a meeting or event involving an Emperor and a King, with vague details on participants or outcome. Readable elements emphasize royal figures and a formal gathering but lack specific names or places.
Imperial procession and cholera report in Germany
Saxony hosted a review yesterday as the Empress rode in the state carriage crowds cheered while the Emperor and King on horseback led the soldiers past the Empress carriage BeRurm Sept 6 The Imperial Board of Health reports fifty three cholera cases and twenty two deaths in Germany from August 27 to September inclusive
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Arab tribes in Yemen report official buildings blown up
Aden dispatch via Galveston notes rumors of Arab revolts in Yemen. Reports say several official buildings have been blown up, with details not fully confirmed.
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Galveston
Hera
Yemen
Refugee Paruvian rebels rally near Quito for new Peru port raid
In Quito on September 6 a refugee Paruvian rebel group led by Semisario brothers arrived by air and began organizing a fresh expedition. They enlist men and buy arms to cover the noses of officials and aim to retake ports in North Peru recently captured by Caceres.
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Griveston
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Caceres
Trinidad governor protests Venezuelan interference with British schooners
Trinidad Port of Spain reports that the governor asked Bari Kimberley to protest the continued interference by Venezuelan authorities with British schooners legally sent and trading along the coast.
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Trinidad
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Guatemala announces price cuts on key imports
Guatemala announces promised reductions in 69 percent in tariffs on cottons, serges, woolens and iron ware. The move is to ease costs for textiles and related goods, with timing and full details not specified in the brief dispatch.
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Galveston
Brazilian cruiser Bacjamin Constant arrives in Rio
Rio Jaxurro reports a Portuguese immigration policy’s return to openness and notes Barbacona in Minas Geraes as a future stronghold of the Republic. The Brazilian cruiser Bacjamin Constant arrived yesterday amid the Sep. 6 dispatches from Galves.
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Buenos Aires News Drift as Argentina Faces Internal Tensions
The U S Yantic is expected tomorrow. Over 300 Brazilian rebels surrendered to Argentine authorities at Alacer Corrientes. Minister Buchanan returns to Rio de Janeiro tomorrow. Archbishop Angiros of Buenos Aires died suddenly from heart disease. A Santa Fe judge jailed an entire rural town over a religious dispute. Letters about the Brilfour case denied by locals. Duels and political clashes loom as Prilegrini and Alem avoid confrontation by police action. Wheat markets steady with little change. gold at 333. Negotiations progress with foreign bond holders on debt nationalization following standard terms.
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Dutch bombard Mataram. palace burned in Bali island raid
A Dutch warship bombarded Mataram the capital of Lombok, destroying the rajah palace and driving the Balinese from the city. The attack marks a bold action as Dutch forces assert control over the island.
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Ex-premier charged in Geneva protest clash
In Soria on September 6 a former premier held during a protest was charged with various offenses after an interview with three correspondents. He was released on a five thousand franc bail as a vehicle stones crashing windows. A man struck at the ex-minister with a club but caused little injury. The crowd was dispersed by military forces.
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Notes from Pachuca The Regia Waterfall Plan
Notes from Pachuca report plans to build an electric plant at Regia using four Pelton turbines of 450 hp each. The power would transmit to Pachuca District to drive mines and belts, potentially replacing many engines and saving fuel. The piece notes stock selling out, social updates, a new library promising, and a carriage accident near Solomons.
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Mexico City
M. E Church
Osborne Grenfell
Grenfell
W. J. Gidley
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Pearsona
Puebla
Thomas Solomon
Mra. Solomon
Passage of Names and Notices at Central Express
The Central Express lists passengers arriving in Mexico tomorrow from multiple cities including New York and Chihuahua. It also notes post office deliveries in Wowed Street on Sept 5 for residents like Coll My Cornely and Vicomte R de Gassier, with instructions to claim letters by date.
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Pedro Casera
Zaratecas
Ada Cardona
New York
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Matehuala
CC King
Chihuahua
Ir Links
Stocton Ou
Railroad earnings and city tax balance report
The Central railway fourth quarter August earnings were 216 380 72, with monthly total 843 445 50 versus last year. National railroad fourth week August earnings and Mexico Railway 35th week receipts show 856 006 63 and 662 829 02, respectively. Interoceani c west week ending Sept Swore 645 104 58, up from 841 438 37 last year. City Tax office August balance on July 31 35 299 57, August receipts 7 278 55 totaling 232 578 12, August payments 209 111 44 leaving balance 23 466 68.
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Mexico
Interceezuie
Reight
Petere
Bensess
Dé Dincne
Daily death tolls and causes by date
On Sept 1, 44 deaths were registered including six from enteritis five from pneumonia four from consumption and one from scarlet fever. On Sept 2, 30 deaths were recorded including two from enteritic two from typhus and one from scarlet fever. On Sept 8, 39 deaths were registered including five from gastroenteritis and two from pneumonia.
Commemoration of Chapultepec Cadets Remembered in Mexico
Tomorrow September 8 marks the Chapultepec Castle cadets stand against the American army in 1847. A student committee from the West Point of Mexico and WP residents sponsor the event with patriotic readings and music. President Diaz will lay a wreath at the monument, and street cars convey invited guests from the main plaza at 8 a.m.
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Salvation Army mine converts ore into aid for charity
A Salvation Army detachment works a Musshueas summit mine turning out large ore quantities. Profits fund the Army’s treasury for its work. Sixteen workers, all members, practice strict discipline contrasting with typical reform sermons.
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Nogales Leaders Vie for Sonora Governor Seat
Col. Juan Venocbio a popular Nogales resident and Rafales commander runs for Sonora governor. Col. Fracecisco Garcia seeks vice governor. CAN USTATO reports August visits to Hidalgo house in Delores by 34 Mexicans, 2 Americans, 2 Spaniards, and 1 Kogishmao.
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Nogales
Sonora
Rafales
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CAN Ustato
Kogishmao
House of Hidalgo
Delores
Financial and Market Quotations Report Sept 6 19th Century
Cotton quotations show low and middling prices around 6 1 3 to 6 3 5 with good middling. Mexican dollar rates and metal prices list bars silver copper tin and lead, with exchange rates for London and New York and Bank of France discounts. Major items include Mexican bonds, internal consolidated debt at 203 pounds and railroad loans at 623, and United Mexican Mining Co. shares.
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Lon Pen
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Bank of England
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Chilean riot prompts court inquiry and punishment
In Valparaiso on September 6, a court appoints several members to investigate Sunday disturbances. rioters will face severe punishment. Governor Jars, wounded by a stone in the face, slowly recovers. The incident shocks the public and the press condemns the violence while blaming the alcalde for absence. Police remain under city control as the municipal council debates the investigation.
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Visa
Galveston
Ofta
Bank Statement of International and Mortgage Bank
The statement for August 31 lists assets including capital not called in 81,500,000.00, loans on paper 1,516,913.68, loans on real estate 2,844,327.15, real estate and fixtures 107,800.00, cash 955,978.33, accounts current Dr. 1,750,759.53, totaling 8,676,795.69.
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Benthekees Mortgage Bonds and Reserve Fund Details
Financial items listed include Benthekees capital of 5,000,000 00 with mortgage bonds in circulation at 1,970,000 00 and a reserve fund of 34,500 00. Current accounts payable show 1,671,208 69.
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National Bank assets and capital figures from August 31
National Bank reports assets totaling cash loans and notes plus collateral amounting to millions. Capital paid in stands at 20,006,000 with circulation around 616,562,266 and current accounts credits at 18,656,449. Reserve and contingent funds total over 4.3 million.
San Viergo Personals Inbound From Ensenada Mission
Lic Ricardo Lopez y Parra arrives from Ensenadas to head toward Mexico City as his future home Col Antonio Jauregz a former Lower California governor visits from Mexico and will inspect military affairs in Ensenada Col Agustin Sanguinez governor of California travels from Ensenada to Los Angeles to reunite with his family now en route from Mexico City The Unions
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Ricardo Lopez Y Parra
Mexican Land and Colonization Company
Ensenads
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Antonio Jauregz
Mexican Army
Lower California
Ensenada
Agustin Sanguinez
Los Angeles
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