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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
2
A wide mix of Texas items shows charity drives for Deflois, plans for a Baird cotton mill, promising southern wheat, weather halted schools, and a fatal fall in Gatesville. Fire protection expands in Halley, alfalfa planting increases in Hunt County, and Terrell prepares for a primary. Pope Leo’s anniversary observed in Rome and local politics hint at a 1904 governor bid.
State and federal quarantine officers moved to enforce a strict blockade against Torreon Mexico amid suspected bubonic plague. Doctors in Washington and Mexico City dispatched experts to Torreon to verify cases as Eagle Pass officials warn border towns and suspend passenger traffic pending investigation.
President Hildebrand of the Business Men's club issues a call for onion growers to meet in San Antonio on March 10 at 2 p m to organize an onion growers association. The Woodmen of the World state meeting also occurs that day, chosen for favorable railroad rates.
A minor fall in Victoria Texas occurred by 11 this morning with the fiver down one inch. Officials say no further damage or danger is expected and the worst is over.
The Moling Brothers excursion party arrived Sunday night in Corpus Christi and spent yesterday riding cabbage fields, selling and hunting. They praised the area and anticipate Northern capital investment, with plans to propose a seaside hotel project. The party departs for Rockport today.
Beaumont Texas police report a late night assault on Bill Mahullon between 10 and 11 near the Neches iron works. He was struck with a brick and taken to the Star hotel by Officers Thomas and Amy strong. He recovered from the daze but bruises will take time to heal. attackers remained unfound.
In Alvin Texas on March 3 a pact was signed between the Alvin Fruit and Truck Growers association and local buyers. They agree to work in unison to promote the truck business and expand the market. The association will handle about 90 percent of local berries this season and buyers will purchase through the group. The plan aims to stabilize the market, reduce consignments and glutting, with the association selling to wholesale car lots and buyers serving retail. Other communities may join.
Paris Texas Justice of the Peace Long ruled in favor of the city in a suit by a citizen seeking 125 damages for a dog’s killing by the dog policeman. The decision held the city acts in a public capacity and is not liable for unlawful or negligent acts of officers performing such duties. Policemen are considered state officers in this function regardless of election by voters or the city council.
H. J. Andrus, a well known Crowley resident, nearly lost his life crossing a deteriorated road near Vermilion and Acadia parishes. His horse drowned, he sustained multiple bruises, and the animal was valued at 126 dollars. He may sue the parish.
The schooner Fannie from Lake Charles Louisiana arrived near the Santiago Brazos bar in a sinking state. Her rigging and deck load were lost in a gale and the crew were rescued by the steamer Manteo off the bar. Severe three week weather kept larger ships from crossing the bar.
Two Texas and Pacific freight locomotives collided 25 miles west of Fort Worth early yesterday. Both engines were damaged slightly, two cars derailed and wrecked. Mis interpretation of running orders blamed the collision. No injuries reported.
Sheriff Johnston traced a clue to the Ottine post office and railroad depot robbery. A young man was arrested yesterday at Harwood and jailed, with a complaint to be filed today by the Ov tine postmaster.
In Temple Texas a 6 year old daughter of a colored woman Dosia Dennan living in the northern part of the city was burned to death yesterday afternoon. The mother had left the child asleep near a fire and went to a neighbor. upon return she found the bedding afire and the child burned. Also notes Yazoo City Mississippi high water forcing people from river bottoms to high ground.
Davilla Texas reports all streams out of banks and the Little river at high water. Mail missed for two days. Impassable streams halt freight from the depot. Breadstuff and bacon run short while residents carry flour by horse for twelve miles. Authorities and neighbors contend with rising flood impacts.
Pine Bluff Arkansas marksman C Arnold captured the individual championship medal at the state shoot, earning top honors for EB. The event highlighted local talent and competitive scores across the state.
In Austin on March 2 Representative Peeler pushed an amendment barring purchases from any trust connected firm for school books unless prices match other suppliers. Williams of Fort Worth impressed with intangible tax bill insights while Fowler of Palestine drew attention in silk headgear. A July-August special session and the midsummer plan to avoid a thirty months’ appropriation bill circulate.
The prohibition campaign in Alvin Texas grows heated as polls open until 6 pm on March 7. Proponents drew a large crowd at the opera house and plan another rally tonight with speakers, aided by local women and ministry. Antis say victory is theirs and wait for results.
New Orleans reports John D. Rockefeller Sr arriving from Thomasville with son J. D. Rockefeller Jr and party. L S Therre T and P general manager, with J B Paul and Robert Strong, ensured courtesy as the special train departed at 1 oclock with planned stops at Alexandria and other Texas towns.
The Guadalupe river at Victoria is still rising slowly. A dam built to protect farm land upstream has broken and waters are spreading, but despite big rises reported upstream at Cerno and above, the height near Victoria will be only slightly affected.
Vinc ent Guzzi an Italian grocery merchant was shot to death in the back yard of his Market and Eight streets store in Galveston Texas. A pistol with three discharged cartridges was found near the body suggesting a duel with a fleeing assailant. The wife heard the shots but knew little beyond the couple had been summoned outside. A man fled down Eighth street after the shooting.
Speaker Henderson said he would not recognize any one for calling up the Burleson cotton statistics bill and denounced the democratic filibuster. He plans to retaliate while opposing bringing the bill to a vote this session. The measure was assigned to Representative Cooper who has led the bill.
Washington reports a leak that the general board led by Admiral Dewey plans to ask Congress to approve forty eight of the world’s largest armored cruisers. The board’s plans await a House resolution from Representative Dayton seeking a department program for new construction. The House committee convenes Friday and is expected to report promptly.
Energies of the Frisco shift to the Houston line after mayor Capdeville of New Orleans challenges the ordinance granting the railroad a privilege. President Yoakum aims to reach the gulf quickly, citing court action as the cause for halting the New Orleans extension.
A freight wreck on the Katy near Troy delayed all trains in the line this morning. Trains were rerouted via the Santa Fe and Cotton Belt but repairs were completed and service is resuming through Waco Texas.
Attorney George Walton returns from Nashville with data to pursue claims for heirs of Pelham Humphrey. Estate valued around 10,060,000 dollars includes land near Spindle Top Beaumont. Proceedings aim to recover the large Texas property for the heirs.
Hempstead Texas farmers fear Brazos river overflow after heavy railing floodwaters rise. Bottom land cattle are moved to high ground as continued rain could push the river past banks. Local officials say overflow is unlikely unless rains persist.
In Denton Texas a heavy freeze struck last night while county streams saw freshets ease as rising water subsided across the region.
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