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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
A wide range of Texas items from drought and frost effects on feed to new church dedications and a large Louisville dam rumor. Reports of crop scarcity, rising dairy prices, river flooding, rail freight plans in Houston, a jail escape, and a not guilty verdict in Sherman. Local notes include a 72 page Houston Post issue and county courthouse building probes in Navarro.
A brief session opened with a brilliant assembly of leaders and speakers. The event showcased a lively start to congressional activity as members gathered in the chamber for the new term.
The December 2 scene in Washington saw a ceremonial start as the Fifty-seventh Congress convened with Henderson taking the gavel. Attendees filled the decorated chamber amid a perfumed air and no major protests as rolls were called and vacancies sworn in.
Admiral Dewey resumed active duty after returning from the Philippines. His four star pennant flew on the Mayflower at the Washington navy yard as he, with his staff, departed to command the fleet in Caribbean maneuvers. The voyage to Culebra Island, off Puerto Rico, is planned for next Saturday.
Governor Durbin and Indianians party are at Gum Hollow hunting resort across the bay north of Corpus Christi. Arrival time not known. A slow, drizzling rain fell since yesterday and continues through the night with heavy spells at times.
Waco Texas December 2 officials report near certainty that the city will secure a 75000 dollar hospital to be named the Sisters hospital citizens have offered a site and a cash bonus for the building and the proposition has been accepted final action expected within the week
At 2 o'clock three Sabine Street residences burned to the ground in Beaumont. Mrs. Frank Blair and Dr. David S. Speer lost homes with damages around 2000 and 1800 dollars. A burglar chase sparked the blaze after a shot through a window, and slow street conditions hindered firefighting despite efforts to save an ice plant and nearby houses.
Several house bills introduced Monday target commercial combinations though none are administration measures. By November 29 the public debt minus cash stood at 968 million with a monthly decrease of 410 thousand. November 1902 receipts reached 43.599 million and disbursements 43.040 million, yielding a 558 thousand surplus. The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice White, upheld the secretary of the interior and Congress powers to lease Indiana mineral lands. German ambassador Von Helleben met Acting Secretary Hill to discuss Venezuelan matters, with no word yet on a settlement with President Castro over financial differences.
In New Orleans Judge Boarman granted General Manager H B Kane final discharge as receiver after Kane reported five years of stewardship. The railroad was turned over in good condition with a $100000 surplus, and Kane received high praise for handling the trust. General Attorney T T Taylor accompanied Kane on the trip and returned with the discharge.
In Sherman Texas on December 7 the State versus Jim Moore ended when defense counsel withdrew the motion for a new trial and the judge accepted the defendant’s sentence. Moore was found guilty of second degree murder for the December 1901 killing of Jay Johnson near Gober Fannin County.
About a dozen burglaries or attempts were reported overnight in Beaumont Texas with none captured. A notable break in occurred at Leo H Mothner’s store where a burglar fled after a pursuit by Night Watchman Clark leaving a trail of blood from a shot or broken glass.
Word reached Katy that Fritze Hamerlng, a Brookshire merchant, committed death by own action by hanging himself in his barn. Cause for the deed is not known.
Houston December report shows the Houston Street Car Union voting unanimously at Labor Hall to strike at contract expiry. 150 workers idle as no cars are run awaiting Boston managers’ guidance. managers postpone service per owner instructions.
Sen Ilan na told reporters he will not resign from the Senate or the Republican National Committee chair. He plans to serve out his Senate term and let the people decide about retirement. He will not retire from the RNC chair until after the next convention. if asked, he will decide whether to accept.
The home of E. A. West at 2521 North Flores Street San Antonio Texas suffered a partial blaze at noon yesterday causing about 3000 in losses. The residence is insured.
Losses in Collinsville Texas after a Friday blaze. Several business houses were destroyed and the total estimated loss reaches thirteen thousand dollars. Local fire crews worked to contain the flames and prevent spread to adjacent structures.
Albert Ethridge aged 18 shot and killed John Kesner proprietor of the Western hotel in Pocahontas Illinois over a dispute about meat for dinner. Ethridge, who borrowed a gun, lay in wait at a drug store and fired as Kesner walked by with three companions. He was captured by citizens and turned over to Sheriff Wright.
Washington reports eight coast artillery companies under Colonel William L. Hastings with headquarters in Havana. The units include the Seventeenth and Nineteenth at Santiago, the Eighteenth and Twenty-first at Cienfuegos, and the Twentieth Twenty-second and Twenty-fourth at Havana, ready if lawlessness worsens.
Red River rises covering all lowland and may cause total overflow. Thousands of bales of cotton destroyed along with other damages. Bottom land cotton still unharvested due to bad fall weather. Distress and suffering rise as many in the bottom are left destitute, with landlords and merchants offering limited aid.
Major B E M Heath was laid to rest in Cleburne Texas on December 1 with Knights Templar honors. He was a Mason and member of Pat Cleburne Camp UCV and the Johnson County Pioneer Association. widely known in the county with many friends.
Greenville Texas December 1 Judge Connor overruled the motion for a new trial in the Jim Peddy case. Friday afternoon the defendant appeared and accepted a five year sentence in the penitentiary. There will be no appeal of the case.
Marshall Texas December 1. Yesterday morning at 430 o clock a grocery store in West Marshall owned by Mc Noland a negro was discovered on fire and house and contents burned to the ground it was insured Origin of the fire unknown
San Angelo Texas December 1 District Attorney elect for the Fifty first Judicial district P D Wallace died here last night He was slated to Qualify yesterday leaving a vacancy in the office and prompting immediate political reaction
London reports Andrew Carnegie who had been ill for the first fortnight managed to get up on Sunday for the first time aiding a marked recovery.
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