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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
2
Texas imposes quarantine on Tampico Mexico while reports cite incidents from Chickas ta to El Paso. Hermis wins Saratoga race and Epworth League gifts reach Oklahoma City. Fires probe in El Paso prompts investigations as deaths and drownings occur across the region.
In Orange on Sunday night Charley Stafford killed his young wife and Will Stakes and then shot himself. Mrs Stakes and Will Stakes died, Stafford survived initially, later dying as well. A letter found blamed jealousy and planned murder. Stafford, a cripple, had previously married a 16 year old daughter of Leopold Block who left him after abuse.
In Reedville Boston on August 25 the chestnut mare Lou Dillon trotted a mile in two minutes flat before about 10 000 spectators. Driven by Millard Saunders she aimed to break her own record of 2 02 34 and the world mark of 2 02 14 held by Cresceus.
Toledo Ohio August 26 George H H Ketcham owner and driver of Cresceus mare sends telegram to C K G Billings Reedville Magnolia praising Cresceus wonderful performance and transferring crown to Billings for the mare's feat which is reported by the Associated Press of Lou Dillon's performance.
News from Conway reports George M. Perry a wealthy Chickasaw Indian died near his home Friday after drinking carbolic acid. Authorities say the act appeared to be with suicidal intent. Ardmore I T August 25.
Acting Secretary Loomis received two vague cablegrams from Minister Beaupre in Howota with the latest Aug 15 noting continued attempts to revive the canal treaty. Indications exist of a movement to amend Colombia constitution to secure treaty ratification.
A boy asks what ministers do when installed. The father replies they harness him to the church and expect him to draw it, a playful quip about expected church leadership roles.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows accusations of deceit and bias. The distorted wording suggests a failed attempt at clarifying trust and honesty, reflecting tension and confusion in an informal dispute.
Dr. H A Knapp, head of the government's Southern experimental station, visits San Antonio to establish a 100 acre farm in South and Southwest Texas. The project will test crops suited to the warm dry climate with full government funding and a turnkey farmer in residence. Final meeting to seal details today.
Major C H Smith known as Bill Arp died after weeks of illness at his home The Shadows in Cartersville Ga He underwent gall stone surgery and sank after a fall in vitality His wife two daughters and four sons were at the bedside with relatives in Texas Mexico and New York summoned by telegraph The funeral is planned for Wednesday morning He was born June 15 1826 in Lawrenceville Ga
The passenger representatives of Texas railroads, meeting in Dallas on August 25, set state fair rates at last year’s levels. The key rate is 1 cent per mile within 100 miles of Dallas, with special rates for the San Antonio fair limited to a 25 mile radius. Yellow fevers spreading in Yucatan.
At a circus a showman shouts that a leopard has escaped and urges immediate shooting on sight. A green tent boy asks a confused question as panic spreads among performers and attendees.
Stager claims Cholly has invented a new soft drink style named after himself. Rounder agrees, noting the beverage must be a soft drink. Chicago Tribune.
Major General Chaffee arrives in Portland to lead maneuvers with Gen. Barry Capt. Harper and Samp. Hamilton. The test aims to practice material, not win, with Cushings Island as headquarters and the Kanawha yacht nearby.
Austin August 24 The Texas governor S W T Lanham issues a Labor Day proclamation designating September 7 1903 as a state legal holiday and urging citizens to observe by refraining from work and engaging in meaningful ceremonies and activities to stress the value of labor. The notice is signed by Governor Lanham and Acting Secretary O K Shannon and dated August 22 1903.
Sour Lake Texas August 24 John Parks an engineer at the pumping station of the Texas Company suffered a severe fracture of his left shoulder after he either jumped or fell from near the top of an oil tank he was gauging He became gassed and is uncertain whether he jumped or fell
Union Pacific has settled with the estates of forty one Hanna explosion victims. Each widow receives 800, each child 50, and each single man 45. The payments follow the June 30 disaster and address bereaved families and dependents in Rawlins Wyoming.
Turkey delivered its reply to Russia twelve hours after the demands were made, accepting the terms. The fleet was subsequently ordered to withdraw.
Superintendent Carlisle of Denton city schools suffered a severe accident while fishing. He fell and his hand struck a sharp pointed rock, penetrating the flesh to the bone.
James Dellapy, a prominent farmer from Woods County, Oklahoma, was instantly killed yesterday when struck by a lightning flash. His family resides in Kansas.
New York Aug 24 Charles M Schwab with H Mathieson now in control of the Pneumatic Tool Company by purchasing Max Pam and associates holdings. They bought $800000 par value stock at 70 a share, securing Pam’s block and friends stake.
Vessels of Rear Admiral Barker's attacking squadron remain berthed in Rockland harbor Maine with conflicting reports on departure. Most say they will not sail before this afternoon.
Smithville Texas August 24 coal heavers led by Foreman R B Painter of the Katy struck for higher pay. They demanded 6 to 8 cents per ton for unloading coal and walked out when not granted. About thirty men participated in the action.
Sour Lake Texas August 24 gas in Shoestring district proved deadly and dangerous causing most rigs to shut down for the night as damp air intensified the trouble with toxic fumes.
Louisville Kentucky August 24 The Louisville Hotel long known in the South has been sold Control of the hostelry passed to C W and Jack Ross of Bibmira New York and J H and Wm Paris of Frankfort Indiana The price paid was 280000 dollars
In Liberty Texas August 24 a clash between John Dixon and Henry Julius left Julius shot in the back with a shotgun near Julius home. Both men about 23 and colored. Dixon is jailed there.
The Russian Black Sea squadron, previously deployed to Turkish waters, has been ordered to return to Sebastopol. This move follows tensions in the region and reflects a strategic redeployment by Russia.
Two masked men halted a streetcar at the west end of Adams street late last night. The motorman and conductor were robbed of their watches and $14. No injuries reported. Investigating officers sought suspects in the disturbance.
A circus train wreck in Brunswick Missouri leaves one man dead from scalding and four others severely burned by escaping steam. Six trick ponies were killed in the incident dated yesterday.
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