Judge Hurt Rules Prize Fighting Law Inoperative In Texas
Dallas September 14 after two days of habeas corpus argument in the case of Jesse Clarke Chief Justice J. M. Hurt of the court of criminal appeals ruled the penal code act against prize fighting wholly inoperative. He stated his private view differs from the law and promised a written opinion later, then warned spectators they could be jailed. The attorney general argued the license statute overrode civil law and that prize fighting was a felony while defense contended the criminal law repealed by codification and new statutes since last August and September.
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Dallas
Texas
Jesse Clarke
Justen J. M. Hurt
Court of Criminal Appeals
Wis
Genersl
Rebels Gain in Cuba War as Insurgents Seize North
From Boston to Cuba reports describe the rebel advance in Banes and surrounding areas. Spanish forces are said to be countered with strong deployments though Benes remains a key fruit port and Gibra attack position is described as perilous with 7,000 to 6,000 Spanish soldiers and two warships in harbor. The article notes widespread arms in the island and rising rebel sentiment.
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Cuba
Bostor
Mass
Taff
Benes
Con
Bones
Gibsra Itack
Gibsra Itack, Which Is One of the Atronget
Nort
Banes
Race horses Azure and Alig to appear at state fair
The board of agriculture closed bids for the appearance at the state fair of the celebrated race horses Azure and Alig. They will race again at Alix's, aiming to break the world record of 2,033. In Lospex, a dispatch reports seven men were executed yesterday at Ku Chia in the presence of consuls.
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Eecard
Simxevieid
Board of Agriculture
Azure
Alig
Geven Chinameen Esrcoted
Lospex
Sree
Ku Chia
Big Fair Opens At Cotton States Exposition In Atlanta
Atlanta Ga Sept 17 at 6 am the Cotton States and International Exposition gates opened for 120 days. Nations represented in the procession and leading speakers addressed the crowd including Booker T. Washington. Buildings nearly complete with Pennsylvania New York Illinois Massachusetts exhibits nearly ready. Military units moved onto the grounds and speeches were delivered by Col W L Kellogg and local officials.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Illincis
Massachusetts
W. L. Kellogg
United States Army
Sra
Washingon Artillery
New Orleans
Georgia Volunteers
Atlanta Artillery
C. A Collier
Joseph Thompson
Women’s Board
Booker T Washington
Porter King
George Brown
Emory Peer
Fraker Waives Hearing Bond Fixed at 82000 Remanded
Dr. George W. Fraker waived preliminary examination before Justice A A McQuiston. Bond set at 20000 to be furnished by friends. Local sentiment favors Fraker. believed no crime can be proven. Prosecution to be led by J L Farris Jr with support from R T Herrick and D J Heff at next circuit court term. Defense led by J L Farris Sr Senator Lyman Lovelock and John Dougherty.
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Ricumoxo
George W. Freaker
A. A. McQuiston
Fraker
J.L. Farris, Jr
As County
R. T. Herrick
D. J. Heff
Ciicuit
J. L. Farris
Senator Lyman
Kansas City
Thomas N. Lovelock
Richmond
John Dougherty
Liberty
Poisonous fish blamed as cholera kills 46 in Hawaii
In Honolulu on Sept 3, a cholera outbreak reports 59 cases with 46 deaths. Two whites, Dodge and nurse Alis Carroll, died recently. City in alarm, business to suspend a week, house to house inspections to be conducted. Radical measures planned. most deaths linked to poisonous fish, not Asiatic cholera. No Chinese or Japanese among the affected.
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Hawaii
Dodge
The
Hawaiian Star
San Diego
Cal
Alis Carroll
Honolulu
Irrigation Congress Pushes Federal Help for Arid Lands
The Irrigation Congress debated asking the general government to reclaim arid Western lands via dam and reservoir projects at national expense. Advocates say the task exceeds private effort and requires federal action. Prominent speakers included Colonel Carr, ex-Governor Seldon, and George Q. Cannon, with a Mesican delegation arriving.
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Irrigation Congress
Arsoguergus
N M
Carr
Milnois
Seldon
California
George Q. Cannon
Uteh
Republic of Mesicu
German Catholics Convention in Albany Proposes Faith Education Aid
Proceedings of the German Catholic society convention in Albany reveal a push for religious freedom amid anti Catholic sentiment. The body urges Catholics to send their children to Catholic schools and unanimously approves sending 750 to Mgr Satolli to present to Pope Leo XIII for blessing.
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Albany
Arsayr
N. Y
German Catholic Society
Mgr. Satolli
Wpe
Leo Kill
Holy Father
Indians Protest Against Tribal Breakup At County Park
About fifty Foottawntonite Indians assembled yesterday at the courthouse park from their reservation to protest government actions breaking up their tribal relations. They plan to address Congress through Representative Broderick.
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Court House Park
Gressman Broderick
Republican State Platform Endorsed by New York Convention
The New York Republican convention closed its session naming a ticket for November including John Palmer Albany as secretary of state James E Roberts Erie as comptroller A B Colvin Warren as treasurer C W Adams Oneida as engineer F E Hancock Onondaga as attorney general and Coronel Ora E Martin for the court of appeals The platform demands enforceable Sunday liquor law and Sabbath preservation endorses Morton administration and president bid cites tariff policy exposes Democratic missteps and praises Raines ballot reform law while claiming New York City reform demands are met.
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Sakatoon
N. Y
John Palmer
Albany
James E. Roberts
Erie
A. B. Colvin
Warren
C. W. Adams
Oneida
F. E. Hancock
Onondaga
Court of Appeals
Coronel Ora E. Martin
Congress
Morton
Democratic Party
New York
Lightning Strikes Church but Pastor Warns Congregation
In Roceroro Illinois a lightning bolt struck the Toisingtwa church during services last evening. The pastor sensed danger and cut the sermon short urging departure to safety. The strike damaged the steeple and floor while injuring a few as attendees were knocked to the ground.
Plate Glass Works Burned at Anderson Ind Largest Plant Destroyed
The American plate glass works at Anderson Indiana, the world’s largest of its kind, caught fire. By 10 PM the main building 800 feet long was engulfed though furnaces and grinding building escaped. Debris cleared by President Doxey and rebuilding planned immediately. Loss described as heavy with about 500 workers affected by halted operations.
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Anderson
Ind
Doxey
Zilihe
Veterans Parade Honors Battlefield Encampment Heroics
Eyoxville sees a September parade with about fifteen thousand attendees. Governors McKinley Ohio Woodbury Vermont Upham Wisconsin and G A R Past Commander-in-Chief Lawler join the national figures. Also promoted are Beggs German Salva and a dubious cure claim for a halved ointment with a sample offer and cigar advertisement.
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Eyoxville
Sons of Veterann
McKinley
Ohio
Woodbury
Vermont
Upham
Wisconsin
Lawler
G. A R
Emperors Edict Acknowledges Danger To Foreigners In China
San Francisco readers report an imperial edict condemning attacks on missionaries and foreigners amid uprisings in Sichuan and Fukien provinces. It calls for heightened protection, names officials to pursue murderers, and criticizes British curbs and missteps in diplomatic handling.
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San Francisco
Eztra
Szecaouen
Fu Keo
Ching Fu
Foo Chow
China
Ku Cheng
Legation
The Hollow Laurels and the Ash Barrel Critic
A critic roams in search of worthy reading and encounters a triumphant author selling moldy ash barrel literature. The author explains success rests on fame, not quality, and warns that works kept too long lose their shine. The tale ends with the critic returning home to his own ash barrel, still awaiting his laurels.
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Inkou
Gome
Jessie ‘M. Wood
Huntington Denies Report on Central Pacific Abandonment
In New York on September 18, Mr. Huntington denied claims that Central Pacific Railroad would inform Union Pacific of plans to abandon pricepal trains in November. He stated no motive or benefit for such action and said relations with Union Pacific remain friendly and that there is no truth to the report. Also notes low coal and jump price listings from local firms.
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Central Pacific
New York
Sept
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railway Company
Gydeo
Union Pacific
Babylon
Burlington House
Billiger
Mte. McSwat
Kathleen Hesselgrave
McSwat
Fifty-third Congress
William Alfred Peffer
Topeka
Cumberland County
Kanans
Jauary
Fredonia Journal
Coffayuille Journal
Rewter
Kathleen Hesslegrave
Kathleen
Ton L.johnson
Cleveland
Scott County
Roaneville
Ind
Central Passenger Railway Company
Lontvville
Indianapolis Street Mile Road
Mr. McSwat
Tom L. Johnson
Lobelia
Georgy
Domestic incident and reading turns to humiliation
A scene unfolds with Mrs McSwat listening to a recitation about congressional figures and poets read aloud by Mr McSwat. The pair argue over the reading as neighbors and a crowd react, with Mrs McSwat urging him to continue while a subdued mob disperses after a dramatic moment.
Asking Too Much Ship Sinks as Women Cling to Wreck
A Detroit Tribune fragment recounts a sinking ship where frightened women cling to the wreck while lifeboats call for them to jump. A chaotic scene unfolds as passengers struggle and fear dominates.
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