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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
2
A scattered Texas update reports Rev W W Herrin headed to Roxton Baptists, plans for a power and duck mill project in Greenville, a San Antonio streetcar ordinance trigger, boycotts, and potato planting near Omaha. Also noted are a fatal yard rifle accident in Galveston, county judge W O White's death, Hetty Green buying a Fifth Avenue house, and a Missis sippi land grant by Chicago labor leaders.
Washington March 21 The Senate plans a week focused on appropriation bills starting with the District of Columbia and Indian affairs ahead of the pension bill which may be delayed. House actions include post office military academy and sundry civil bills with adjournment today due to Representative Thompson's death.
Revered abolitionist Joshua Young, ally of Wendell Phillips and William Lloyd Garrison, who preached at John Brown's grave and faced ostracism, died February 14 at his son Henry G. Young’s home in Winchester Massachusetts during his final year.
A correspondent notes a large amount of cotton planted in the county last week with plans for broader planting next week if weather permits. Farmers show a widespread tendency to follow expert guidance on boll weevil pest control and cultivation.
In Chambers County Texas a drill at No 4 remains unrecovered as crews relocate to a new derrick on the Wilburn tract southwest of the hill. A fierce wind on the night of the 17th toppled the No 1 derrick and ripped the roof from the No 3 roller shed, causing further damage.
A Civil War veterans group in Grenada Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee adopts resolutions denouncing lynching and burning of people. They pledge opposition as Confederate Veterans and urge Daughters of the Confederacy to join in ending the crime. They also commend Governor Vardaman for saving a criminal from a mob.
A Figaro correspondent telegraphs that a German officer arriving from Manchuria says serious operations in the Far East will not begin before the end of June. He notes 40,000 Chinese troops trained with German and Japanese instructors threaten Russian lines with German support, and Russia may protest this concentration.
A corpse shipped from Texas to Virginia was buried in the wreck of the Southern Express building after a Thursday night hail and electric storm. No identification was found. remains were sent to Virginia per the express bill.
New Orleans, George Gould head of the Gould system of railroads arrived Sunday night. He was met by L. S. Thorne from Dallas and several matters of importance will be discussed with the engineers. Gould came from New York in his private car to meet Mrs. Gould and family returning from a winter trip to California.
James Hughes longtime conductor for the Southern Pacific railway and a prominent member of the Order of Railway Conductors died Sunday evening in Houston Texas after an illness of some duration. He leaves a widow and three children.
Julius Kruttschnitt will relinquish the general manager post at Southern Pacific to become director of transportation for the Harriman lines with headquarters in Chicago, according to announcement in San Francisco California.
A fine colt show in Temple Texas attracted a large crowd and featured several fine specimens. The event held Saturday in the public square stirred interest for additional exhibitions on a broader scale in the future.
At Boll Weevil Headquarters in Houston Texas Prof Geo W Curt is conducting affairs in the absence of Dr S A Knapp who left last week on a short visit to his home at Lake Charles Louisiana.
J. S. Wagner vice president of the Moreland State Bank died when trapped between wagon wheels and a building in a Saturday accident at Moreland. The event occurred in Guthrie Oklahoma, with Wagner dying instantly.
Firing heard six miles southward off Yin Kow between 7 and 7:30 am. Reports say two cruisers and five gunboats off Kin Chow. A Tokio dispatch claims a Japanese division landed on the Liao Tung Peninsula and engaged Russian forces near Port Arthur with bombardment from March 19 to 20, occupying Port Arthur, though unconfirmed.
A severe rain and hailstorm drenched Sanger Texas on Saturday evening from 7:40 to 6:40 causing over ten inches of rainfall in an hour. The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe bridge near Ranger Creek was washed away, tracks were damaged, crops wrecked, and a barn collapsed killing farmer H. Burger.
Paris officials interpret a Russian order barring entry into New Chiang without a permit as a military speculation. Russia cannot predict Japan’s main land attack target among five points: Yalu river New Chiang Port Arthur Vladivostok and Pigeon Bay. Preparations and precautions are being taken at all five locations.
The first edition of Hearst's daily newspaper appears in Boston edited by William R. Hearst. The 24 page issue features advertising and reading matter in a style like Hearst's New York paper. Governor Bates opened the presses and congratulatory letters from Bates Hill Garvin and Mayor Collins are printed.
In Sour Lake Texas Justice Pelt found a newly dug grave about five miles east of Batson while hunting horses. The grave is believed to hold a man killed at Andrews Camp several weeks ago. Authorities say the shooting may have been accidental and have a warrant for the gun holder.
Sour Lake Texas reports a $150 reward for arrest and conviction of the person who fired the Masterson building Saturday morning. One arrest has been made and additional suspects may be apprehended.
In Palestine Texas a Black Christian preacher Kaykenda was killed Saturday night or Sunday morning with an ax blow to the head and throat cut from ear to ear. Sunday morning Early Phillips rode Kuykendall’s horse to the church wearing his clothes and Bible and asked to fill the appointment before being arrested and jailed.
Boston reports John L. Sullivan, former prize ring champion, ill at his sister's Roxbury home. His eyesight falters and his health has left him in a frail state, raising fears he may lose sight. Friends plan a benefit to cover medical expenses.
In Beaumont Texas on Monday Will Meccay a colored man was sentenced to be hanged on April 25 for the murder of Josephine Baker. He asked 60 days to live when asked to speak. Murray’s case goes to the court of appeals though he pleaded guilty before Judge Pope in October.
Brig. Gen. Henry T. Allen chief of the Philippine constabulary and U S military observer of the Russian army at Ping Yang was halted by Japanese forces who requested he not advance closer to their outposts.
Ordered Home reports that French residents of Canada subject to French military service have been summoned to return to France immediately for garri son duty. The unexpected call has caused surprise and excitement among the community in Montreal.
St. Petersburg reports via Novosti that the British expedition to Tibet is driven by the discovery of vast gold deposits. The claim portrays the mission as a potential second California.
A slight speck of earthquake was felt in Burlington Vermont early Monday with tall buildings shaken perceptibly. The shock traveled from east to west.
An earthquake was felt in Worcester Massachusetts early Monday causing alarm as homes rocked and a distinct rumble was heard. No injuries were reported and officials urged residents to remain calm while assessments continue.
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