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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1904
Page
2
Weather brings heavy snow across the Catskill region while Missouri results show a large Democratic plurality for Folk and a Roosevelt edge. A rockfall injures a miner in Troy as a barber shop and multiple businesses burn in Talihina. Casualties and damages mount near Mcalester with losses near $10,000. A Chicago banquet marks King Edward's birthday amid political shifts.
Reports from Colineawell Texas dated November 15 describe a surge of violence in Chester area near Tibbie involving the colored population. A man died after a head wound and, since then, homes of black residents were shot at, including the postmaster and a preacher.
Dr Lee De Forest, inventor of Wireless Touch, considers a New Orleans mouth of the river site for a station. The network would link New Orleans with Pensacola, Key West, San Juan, Guantanamo Cuba, Fort Worth and Galveston, and stations to the north and east. A Panama Colon station would connect Gulf points with the isthmus center of activity.
Frank S. Israel commander of the United Fruit Company steamer Admiral Dewey shot himself through the heart last Thursday while near the Bahamas. The ship reached Boston from Jamaican ports with Chief Officer J. G. Clark taking command and bringing the vessel to port.
Two thousand three hundred and one bales of cotton were discharged from the Norwegian steamer Guernsey after her arrival on November 5 with an afterhold fire. The cargo is found to be damaged to varying degrees.
A large number of delegates arrived in El Paso Texas on Sunday night and Monday to attend the National Irrigation Congress which opens Tuesday. Hotels are nearly filled with visitors and expectations point to an unusually large crowd. Portland Denver and Guthrie are rival candidates for the next congress.
El Paso Texas witnessed strict Sunday closing with all saloons and many businesses shut. Drug stores and hotels exempted, soda fountains and news stands also closed amid widespread public comment.
Citizens of San Antonio Texas demand increased fire protection after recent disastrous fires on Government Hall prompting a push to fund and upgrade local fire services. The plea highlights community safety needs and calls for quicker response and better equipment.
The city hall exterior will glow with multicolored electric lights during carnival week. Electricians began wiring Monday for a six night fest as Main street lights and corner displays are prepared. Chairman Bering urges all buildings to decorate and participate with special illumination effects planned for prominent business blocks.
In an Oct. 80 assault on Port Arthur eastern fortifications, Japanese troops reached the moats of principal forts after fierce underground fighting. Russian defenses remained in some moat sections while Japanese sappers worked to dislodge them. Japanese casualties reached about 1,000.
Cruez Valesquez, a Mexican assistant on the R. A. Calhoun plantation in Red River parish, died at Charity hospital after a Sunday night shooting at a Mexican ball. Marcus Gusman is being sought by authorities.
In view of the State Teachers Association meeting in Corsicana during holidays, preparations have begun for the visit and entertainment. The city literary and society clubs will jointly stage an evening program for the teachers, with 400 or 500 expected attendees.
County commissioners in Navarro Corsicana Texas order a prohibition election after a petition signed by about 1300 to 1400 residents. The vote date is December 13 and follows a previous countywide prohibition win by 108 votes two years ago.
The New York Presbytery voted against creating a separate presbytery for colored members by a strong majority at a Monday meeting.
Since Sunday signs of a serious engagement have increased in Mukden. The Japanese show great activity to the east. Fears grow that the railroad cannot bring up enough supplies amid mounting military movements.
Joe Lynch a young farmer near Cyclone surrendered to the sheriff after shooting his father General Lynch in Temple Texas. The son says the father knocked him down and fired first. the shotgun blast struck the father in the leg but the wounds are not serious.
Dallas sheriff says Bob Hill was shot twice by his sister in law Mrs Lane just before midnight. He died instantly in his sister in laws sleeping room. Lane was arrested by a constable as the public showed keen interest due to Hill’s popularity and the unusual nature of the case.
In El Paso Texas a petition bearing 1400 white voters was presented to Sheriff Boone by a citizen committee calling for immediate gambling closure. Boone said he would try to close gambling houses before the National Irrigation Congress convenes on November 15, but asked for time to consider the petition.
Gov Lanham was the first to file his itemized sworn statement of all campaign expenses under Terrell election law. The document on file with Judge D M Alexander shows total expenses for re election as only $20.
In San Antonio Texas a Southern Pacific passenger train number 10 struck a man believed to be J A Murray just east of the Presa street crossing. Murray died about an hour later with a fractured skull and did not regain consciousness. a bank deposit slip bearing his name was found on him.
Late Tuesday night in San Marcos during election bulletins display a quarrel between two youths led to Burt Appling being seriously stabbed. John Stafford was arrested and charged with the cutting.
Sour Lake Texas authorities hold an in quirendo in Judge Pelt's office to determine the cause of the Silver Queen Hotel blaze that killed four people early Tuesday. Decision will be announced publicly.
Democratic admirers in La Grange Texas presented Hon J F Wolters with an elegant cane as a token of appreciation for his gallant fight for the democracy.
A jury has been secured in the Eldridge murder case with both sides using their challenges. Five jurors are negroes. Testimony began Thursday morning with a large crowd of witnesses present.
Manila reports word that wine merchants are engaged in activities abroad referencing the international trade. The note highlights ongoing regional commerce and local interest in wine trading.
Marlin area town of Cego reports strong growth with new homes under construction and a church renovation expanding its size and improving its appearance.
In Stephenville Texas a switch engine caused a fire that consumed about fifty bales of cotton. Fire crews from the area battled the blaze with efforts to prevent spread to nearby storage. The incident disrupted nearby rail activity but caused no reported injuries.
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