This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
2
Notice indicates a second class matter for Alpine area publications, with a Thursday morning schedule and price 11.00 in advance. The terse notice refers to a publishing program and timing on February 2 in Alpine.
An Omaha court decision holds that remarriage automatically cancels alimony obligations to a former wife, a ruling appealed as lawyers nationwide study its logic. Observers warn it could prompt sweeping reform or cheapen marriage by reducing financial duties in divorce cases.
The Corpus Christi Crony reports Mr. Yates, while visiting Alpine, is not returning to Corpus Christi to run an afternoon daily. The Crony cites Yates’ prosperity in Alpine and his wife Mrs Yates’ pride as reasons he would not relocate, and notes Alpine’s status as a West Texas metropolis on the Southern Pacific.
Carl Kirchner, a native of Bee County and former Texas Ranger, died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at his home at 1801 Fast Wyoming Street after several days of illness. Medical authorities cited a toxin similar to ptomaine poisoning as a cause.
El Paso Times recalls Carl Kirchner, a 44 year old cowboy turned ranger, who served under Captain Jones and was killed along with his commander by the Olguins at Tres Jacales. Kirchner was a well known, fearless peace officer among Brewster County's older citizens.
Mareon of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway announces all arrangements are made to push work on the San Angelo Fort Stockton extension. The Orient plans trains into Stockton by September 1 at the latest. Once grading on the Sonora line is finished, 100 teams will shift to the Stockton extension.
Judge Higgins and Sheriff Walton report three cavalry troops deployed by the war department for neutrality law enforcement below Alpine. Two troops head to Marfa and one to Marathon, then march toward the river. Commanders include Lieutenants Somerville and Stearns at Marathon and Barton Williams and War den Taylor with the Marfa unit.
The note lists residents like Mr W Keesey and Mr and Mrs Dumbile moving back to town, starting new homes, and keeping house. Mention of Davis boat events, plans to see a piano performance, and updates on Covington and Ward families reflect neighborhood happenings and social activities.
A historical piece argues for conservation in Trans Pecos Texas. It urges harnessing mineral wealth, marble quarries, and grazing to spur railroads towns and state growth while noting flood-water management benefits from the region's topography and extensive mountain watershed. The essay elevates regional development amid limited time.
A fragment notes vast valley lands amid canyon landscapes where oil depths rise. It describes invalids with tuberculosis in public spaces and schools, urging construction of a dedicated sanatorium to serve them and their families, aiding the town and wider community.
Fragmentary narrative describes heavy rains and torrents washing away settlers and crops. It laments destroyed stocks and infrastructure, notes delays, and hints at varying prospects for farming. It mentions capitalists, state action, and a call for preservation and adaptation amid ongoing upheaval.
The passage urges locating a humane refuge with schools and churches for the suffering, not a prison, aimed at providing care for those who rely on charity while preserving dignity and sanitary standards within the community. It calls for a cottage style, airy setting to suit their needs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.