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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
2
A stream of dated notes covers political upheaval in Haytt and Luzon, railway and library funding, naval and wartime veterans, and several deaths including William Crate and Ban Hardy. Other items mention civic appointments, a suicide in Iowa, and a deadly train derailment in Italy with many casualties.
In Houston at 6084 Main street Miss Louisa Antoinette Petri was shot by W. A. King in a hallway last night. King then shot himself twice, dying from head wounds after doctors attempted trepanation. Petri, 24, German-born, ran the lodging house with strict tenant rules. King, 32, a former purchasing agent, had long harassed the woman and had threatened others as well as himself.
Judge James R. Burnett recommends discharge for several bankruptcy filers including Remley Bros of Alvin composed of D. F. and Mike Remley and Addison and Nettles of Montgomery Texas composed of J. R. Addison and QO Nettles with the discharge date listed as July 1 in Galveston.
Ardmore I T July 1 Mrs F C Clark was struck and killed while standing at the door during a thunder storm at Duncan T with her husband also struck and partially paralyzed. Their two children slept untouched as the bed was demolished. Mrs Clark's body was sent to Pilot Point Texas for burial.
Colonel Gabriel Pool and wife return to their Buckholts area home after visiting their son. Mr. Pool is 90 and B F Pool, at 40, is noted as the youngest child. This week they celebrate their sixty eighth wedding anniversary with 103 living descendants out of 123.
Farmers from the surrounding country reported heavy damage as crops in bottom lands were nearly ruined and uplands eroded. A cyclone in Shady Grove destroyed several homes with injuries reported, and Mrs Bard was killed with seven others hurt by collapsing structures in Garrison. A work train traversed six feet of flood water near Angelina bridge while bridges and trestles on the Attoyac bottom were washed away.
Galveston Texas July 1 The first sale of smuggled goods in the area for years involved 1750 Panama hats seized for nonpayment of duty. United States Marshal A J Houston oversaw the sale. Purchasers included J H Hawley 100 hats at 2.87 each B Bontart 100 hats at 2.50 Sanger Bros 100 hats at 2.524 Levy Bros of Houston bought the rest at 2.50 each.
The first crop rice arrived in New Orleans with record prices and earliest receipt date. After bidding, the consignment was sold to BE J Ernst of J J Kenrick brokerage for Bloom & Son Co Ltd at 16 dollars per sack. The rice weighed 42 pounds per bushel and was well matured.
In Pittsburg Texas on July 1 a black Cotton Belt supervisor named Cole was shot three times by whitecaps while trying to lead his crew out of town. Cole fired six shots but was not deterred. the incident sparked comment but no further violence is planned.
The residence of Thomas Rice on North Marshall in Marshall Texas burned at 1 a m. The house valued at 600 dollars was a complete loss with furniture estimated at 500 dollars, partially insured.
Baptist evangelist Rev. Martin from Louisville opened a two week revival in Tyler with large audiences. He preaches intense sermons as a choir of fifty voices provides the music and the town shows strong revival energy.
The tax assessor reports Burleson county census figures with whites totaling 3894 and colored 392? Wait. The record shows whites 1011 males 929 females total 1940 and colored 1027 males 977 females total 2004. grand total 3944, up 199 from the last census.
Will A. Fields of the Grover neighborhood in Marshall reported his house and contents burned Friday night. The loss is estimated at 500 dollars with no insurance held on the property.
Western Texas storms cripple lines from Nacogdoches to Lufkin and along the Sabine. extensive washouts, submerged lowlands, and damaged bridges stall traffic. Extra crews, pile drivers, and contingent repairs deploy as mail and passenger service for Houston to Burke resumes after delays.
London reports a calmer scene at Buckingham Palace after the operation on King Edward. A 9 AM bulletin states the king feels stronger despite discomfort from the wound and shows satisfactory progress, with fewer watchers outside the palace. Crowds later grow as the news spreads and churchgoers read the update.
Washington June 30 The Philippine civil government bill conferees spent most of Sunday in session meeting at Senator Lodge’s home and reconvening at night with no clear agreement on coinage and the Philippine legislature and land issues. They planned to resume at 10 a m Monday hoping to report to Congress soon and adjourn. Republicans led the talks with Democrats excluded until a majority agreement is reached.
The first bale of cotton for the 1903 season was produced by W. B. Adams & Co of Devine Medina county. These merchants and farmers cultivate 2000 acres of cotton and show strong interest in Medina county farming. The early bale reflects Medina county as a favorable cotton region with six weeks early and two months late season compared with the broader cotton belt.
A severe rainstorm across the county washes away bridges from Carthage to Timpson. High winds toppled fences and houses. a house east of Carthage collapsed killing four black residents and wounding three others.
Carey J McAlester once restrained after attempting to enter the White House with a revolver has been brought to Newark New Jersey and committed to the insane asylum. He is pronounced hopelessly insane and linked to a love affair according to reports.
Gonzales Texas June 30 Work on the new Baptist church advances slowly but surely. Contractor T S Hodges has laid a solid foundation and the congregation expects an exrant and up to date house of worship by October first. Services continue in the district courtroom.
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