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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
2
A chaotic roundup covers an overturned wagonload of Chinese smugglers in Erie canal with four drowned, a Chicago restaurant keeper killing a customer over five cents, a deadly mine explosion near Birmingham, a jail guard bribery case, and various political and social notes from across the nation including strikes, anti weevil measures, cabinet reshuffles, and law enforcement crackdowns.
The Senate began the regular session after a called session with two prayers and the reading of the president's message. Senator Cullom urged passage of the Cuban Reciprocity Bill for American trade, while the Treasury secretary submitted estimates for national projects including Texas improvements, Galveston harbor, Trinity river, and Sabine Pass jetty, noting figures are trimmed to please the president.
The Bryan Midwinter Carnival opened yesterday and runs all week. Malin street houses crowds and attractions, many free. a carnival company with 170 people and ten carloads of equipment provides the amusements under the Elks Club banner. Excursion rates draw visitors from surrounding areas to enjoy the festivities.
In I. E. Johnson’s case in Livingston Texas a defense motion to quash the indictment was filed and the court's ruling was awaited. If rejected the case will be continued to the next term.
Wire to Robstown in Texas reaches Robstown this morning as John son Bros, contractors for the Lott road, string a line over Texas Mexican poles.
Lady Mayo works for the Irish peasantry with her husband the earl and privy counselor actively supporting the cause.
In Schuylkill county nearly one third of 1000 saloon keepers will close next year due to rising temperance sentiment among anthracite miners. The decline in license applicants signals a major business contraction in the Pottsville area.
Lockhart Texas December 8 Mr T Andrewartha an electrician for the Lockhart electric light plant suffered a serious accident yesterday evening he fell from a step ladder while repairing a line breaking his leg just before the hip and is in a serious condition
New York reports Attorney General E C Crow of Missouri and Cole County Sheriff arrived to travel to Albany and urge Governor Odell to extradite William Zeigler of this city charged with supplying fifteen million dollars to bribe Missouri legislators.
William J. Bryan was received by President Loubet in Paris at the request of Bryan's ambassador Porter. The audience concluded and Bryan will depart Paris today for Switzerland.
Washington December 7 The house opens at noon in regular session after a prior special session. Committees are to meet and organize and general appropriation bills may pass before a holiday recess. The president’s message is expected today and a death notice for Representative Burke of Pennsylvania may prompt a resolution of respect.
In Williamson West Virginia Miss Kate Roubough a telegraph operator near Thacker shot and mortally wounded outlaw William Howardson after he entered her work tower and attempted to embrace her. She fired four times two hits in the chest. She surrendered to a magistrate and was released without bond.
F W Milby 52 a Jackson county resident and deputy sheriff was shot and killed instantly when his pistol discharged after slipping from his hip pocket. He sat in a reclining chair in his room with feet on a table and died within minutes without speaking. He leaves three sisters and one brother.
Adjutant General Bell issues a statement declaring martial law and defines military necessity insurrection and treason. Treason carries death as punishment for armed or unarmed resistance to lawful militia movements. James Caughan, the undersheriff, was removed from office as troops were sent to the district. Children Run Down in Austin as a young horsewoman flees after striking two girls. In Napoleonville Eldina Dow fatally stabs Clara Richard and escapes.
Brenham Texas December 7 Mr W G Thornhill owner of a once gentle buggy horse reports a strange change. The animal fell victim to the blind staggers and nearly died but survived. Now the horse is wild and dangerous, and Thornhill plans to break him again before he can be safe for family use.
Frank Bectsa, a Hungarian miner, was captured after an all night pursuit near Morristown New Jersey and charged with killing Minnie Root ten year old daughter of Daniel Root foreman at Haverny Mine. Bectsa had been discharged from the mine a week earlier and was ejected from the Roots boarding house before shots were fired through a window hitting Minnie Root.
Beaumont Texas December 7 First dividend for Citi zens National Bank seems unlikely as receivers question implies no definite date. Receiver C L Williams declined to name a date when asked by a depositor.
Pekin correspondent of the Morning Post says ratification may occur immediately but fears Russian influence could nullify the treaty’s benefits for foreign trade. The report cites expectations tied to the open door policy and regional interests.
Baltimore December 7 Cardinal Gibbons denounced sweat shops during his regular monthly sermon at the cathedral. He urged parishioners to favor employers who treat workers with justice and charity and to discriminate in purchasing choices.
Charles Morgan Wallace a life convict at state prison killed himself with morphine after reading a letter from his attorney stating no pardon was possible. Wallace a prominent Grand Army man lived in Alugiusts and was convicted of second degree murder for killing Deputy Sheriff Bowman Melville La. The Bank of Melville reports its new building is completed and ready for business.
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