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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
2
Diverse items report political moves, infrastructure projects, and social events. Notes include tax decisions in Dallas County, waterworks bonds in Clarksville, a drainage tunnel for Cripple Creek mines, and a push to attend the St Louis World’s Fair. Also mentions Texas and Oklahoma travelers, army figures, and a Mexican War veteran’s death.
New Chwang May 17 Two regiments of infantry several companies of artillery and three squadrons of Transbaikal cavalry were rushed to Hia Chen amid expectations of a direct strike by the enemy. Kuropatkin moves to defend as reports of battles near Port Arthur and Liao Yang surface.
Washington reports suggest George B. Cortelyou, secretary of commerce and labor, is a leading candidate for the Republican National Committee chairmanship. Roosevelt and party leaders have long discussed the post, with Cortelyou’s close ties to the president and national figures strengthening his prospects.
Lima Peru the Peruvian cabinet has been partly reconstituted with Alberto Elmore as president of the council of ministers and minister of foreign affairs Dr Sosa as minister of public works and Juan Jose Reinoso as minister of finance. The remaining ministers keep their portfolios.
Dr. T. J. Bennett, a prominent Austin physician, contracted blood poisoning after operating on a patient a few days ago. His condition was serious for a time but is now improving.
A recent statement shows the First National Bank of Mecon New York owes depositors 683000 with a capital of 200000. Robert H Plant serves as bank president and heads LC Plant & Son a firm with 100000 capital.
Carrie Nation arrived in Richmond Texas on Monday to visit her daughter Mrs. A D McNab. She will stay several days in the city.
A Monday land rush in Junction City Texas drew a crowd of early risers but ended in disappointment. Successful applicants included K. J. Cowsert with three sections, C. A. Stapp with four, Fritz Bode with one, and W. D. Parker and A. B. Parker each filing for one section after prior claims.
Sixty Japanese transports were sighted in Deep Bay near Dalny with heavy firing heard in Kinchow Bay. Russian officers at Mukden compelled Chinese forces in the area to disarm despite protest from the Tartar general.
Tom Fields, a Black man, accidentally shot and killed his wife Ruth while cleaning his gun in Canton Sunday evening in Lake Charles La. A coroner's jury exonerated Fields.
Edmund B. Grif of Texas won the 140th Southern Interstate Oratorical Association contest held at Vanderbilt University on Monday night. His oration titled The Man for the Hour faced competitors Homer W. Carpenter of Kentucky R. McKissick of South Carolina James G. Holmes of the South and Hoyt M. Dobbs of Vanderbilt.
The habeas corpus case of T. W. Hughes of San Antonio challenges San Antonio's scalping ordinance. The appeal is set for hearing at the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin next Wednesday. Judge S G Newton of San Antonio was in the city Monday on business tied to the case.
Waxahachie Texas reports the Cumberland Presbyterian church general assembly convenes in Dallas on May 19. The split union talks promise the largest assembly ever, with delegates expected from every state in the Union.
Tinsley Williams died Sunday night in Kaufman following a Saturday evening shooting. J. T. Ware traveled to Kaufman to surrender to the sheriff. His attorney says the examining trial will be waived to await the grand jury's action now in session.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declares a dividend of 0.08 per share payable June 1. This year’s total dividends announced reach 82.4 per share, compared with 27.07 for the same period last year.
A Sunday night storm hit Gainesville Texas with lightning and rain. Lightning struck a Gainesville oil barn igniting a fire that damaged property valued around 2500 dollars. A second small fire broke out in the western part of the city, believed to be lightning caused.
A body located in Missouri caves matches the description of Adolph Kessling a Brenham Texas stockman missing since his departure for St. Louis. The body is not yet in the St. Louis morgue as the cave lies outside city limits.
Swift and Company of Chicago with a capital stock of 200000 has received a secretary of state permit to operate in Texas Austin Texas filing confirms the company is authorized to conduct business in the state.
May 10 Russian torpedo launch operation near Talien Wan Bay cripples a big armored Japanese cruiser without sinking it. The lone Naptha launch, under a young officer with three jackies, slips past torpedo boat pickets then flees Port Arthur after the strike. The Japanese crew fights the fire. the damaged cruiser is towed off by a sister ship and the launch escapes, beaching near Danny. Russian officials praise the feat as morale booster. Port Arthur remains contested as Japanese forces retake roads and push toward Sanchillo Pu.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate Tsar orders Gen. Kuropatkin to halt Japanese advance at Liao Yang with 15 000 to 25 000 reinforcements from Mukden. Russians eye aggressive operations before Kuroki Oku junction while Port Arthur communications remain under Japanese control. Vladivostok defenses are seen as strong against a long siege.
Batson Texas doctor removed a quarter inch thorn from the left eye of an 11 month old infant of J T Hardy. The child fell from a gallery and landed face first in a bundle of thorns.
Clara Barton resigns as president of the American Red Cross and is succeeded by Mrs. John A. Logan who had served as vice president. The ceremony took place at Mrs. Logan's residence with Miss Barton and the executive committee present.
Washington announces the proclamation opening the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota to settlement. The tract covers 416000 acres and will be opened at 9 a.m. August 8 for homesteaders to stake claims.
Dr J T Bennett a leading city physician is seriously ill with blood poisoning contracted through a scratch received while performing a surgical operation in Austin Texas. He has treated many patients and is known for his medical work in the community.
Report from Antung lists Japanese captures over recent days including 3 000 rounds of artillery ammunition 300 000 rounds of life ammunition 8600 rifles and multiple supply carts with additional materiel.
Governor-elect and Mrs. Blanchard departed Shreveport Sunday for Baton Rouge where the inauguration occurred Monday. A large party of friends and state notables accompanied them. The ceremonies concluded with a grand pall Monday.
The chief police inspector in Mexico City issues an order to arrest vagabonds. Recipients will receive summons from a police commissioner, have ten days to find work, and may be imprisoned if they loaf without posting a bond. Names will be registered.
Yoakum town council hires R. Jacob to build a creek bridge 420 feet long 30 feet wide with two 10 foot tracks and two 5 foot footpaths. Work to start when lumber arrives at a cost of 2525 dollars guaranteed for five years.
Sheriff Brown jails Gid Goode Tom Rafan and Ira Dement after grand jury probe into social clubs in Kirbyville Buna. Charged with violating local option law in Jasper County.
A telegraph message from Carlton near Dublin Texas reports John Holley of Dublin found dead in his wagon near Carlton. No marks of violence observed, suggesting death by natural causes.
Albany reports chatter that David B. Hill has opened talks with General Miles about the second spot on the national Democratic ticket with Judge Parker. Western backing is expected to flow to the ticket if Miles accepts.
In El Paso Texas three hundred dozen hats imported from Mexico were auctioned by the customs authorities for four thousand dollars. The hats were seized for undervaluation of duties and the original importers bid them in.
In Flatonia Texas a car of onions was loaded for the Northern markets during the Eagle trades day. Farmers continue cleaning crops and expect ten more days of good weather to finish cutting grass.
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