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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
2
The article notes Russia will not declare war on Japan, Robert Shaw as agalliant secretary of war is favorably acted upon, and Panama canal negotiations loom with Antonio Runneau-Varilla authorized. It reports boll weevil concerns, postal fraud cases in Waco, and a U S Steel retrenchment plan reducing payroll by about 16 million dollars.
Washington reports transmit a Panama revolution correspondence to Congress. Navy orders urged free uninterrupted transit and prevention of armed landings near Colon Panama Ancon Hill and Panama by government or insurgent forces. Dispatches cover activity by Nashvville Boston Dixie and Marblehead with Admiral Glass and Rear Admiral to Acapulco.
In a note to M Burdeau Varilla the Panaman representative Jusserand the French ambassador recognizes the minister and will receive him officially today at the embassy in Washington.
The Canton and Fatshan branch of the Canton and Hankow Railway opened yesterday in Hong Kong with both Chinese and foreign officials attending the ceremony.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declares a dividend of 12 per share payable December 15 to stockholders of record November 20. This is a $2 rise from last year and brings total year dividends to 4 percent, compared with 5 percent previously.
A light hearted column riff suggests whiskey and water as a remedy for someone who drinks too much, joking about moderation and practical tips. The piece uses playful tone to poke fun at excess.
Washington reports the Dominican government has issued a decree closing commerce in Monte Cristo Puerto Mata Sanchez Macoris and Samana for the insurrection period. Officials note uncertainty about enforcement and stress that a true blockade requires ships present to be effective.
Camdon Nov 17 The danger of war in the Far East has grown as the British foreign office loses hope for a peaceful solution and works to secure a clear field for Russia and Japan. Baron Hayashi says the situation is grave and prospects for agreement are dim. Japan informs Britain of talks with Russia, and Britain approves its ally’s actions.
Lee Alexander a Corsicana youth was fatally wounded in a Dallas rooming house after a burglar chased by a McKinney marshal exchanged gunfire with him on the street. The man fled into the house and Alexander was shot through the lung. the attacker remained unknown.
Denison Texas officials and Mayor Kennedy ordered a quarantine against Sherman after reports of smallpox. Interurban cars between Denison and Sherman were halted and guards set on roads connecting the towns.
Elfis Fisher was shot and killed at 4 AM yesterday while seated in a rear window of her Oklahoma City home. Two shotgun blasts through the window struck her face. Ed Felson was arrested and indicted by a special grand jury. Her father lives in Cantaglia, Illinois.
In Lawton Oklahoma on November 17 G M Harrison a colored man was fined 45 dollars for sending his children to a white school. A separate school house is being built in the district for Harrison's children.
Texarkana Texas Nov 17 report drummer J. and Prestridge died Friday night after six hours illness. He leaves a 17 year old son whose grief was intense. The lad’s hair changed from glossy black Friday night to gray by Saturday morning, age around 70 in appearance.
A pithy reflection notes that the hardest sorrows arise from unpassed misfortunes rather than actual events. It emphasizes the weight of imagined outcomes and the mind's tendency to dwell on what might go wrong.
Taylor Texas November 17 At the Thanksgiving gun club shoot in Temple on November 26 manager C F Gilstrap announces a six man Taylor team will shoot any state team for a purse of $100.
A note from Anderson Texas reports that some African American laborers who traveled to North Texas to pick cotton are now returning home.
Washington reports the Senate intends to confine debate to the Cuban treaty bill this extra session week. Only brief daily sessions planned, with adjournment on Thursday or Friday until Monday. Morgan may push isthmus Panama talks after new canal treaty comes to the Senate. The Cuban bill is expected from the House Friday and referred to Foreign Relations. Military Committee to vet General Wood nomination. executive confirmation to follow. Hale expects Senate committee reorganization by week’s end.
At noon the Mayflower reached Colon bearing Admiral Walker and his party. Consul General Gudger also on board without prior notice, leaving reception arrangements untelegraphed. The Marblehead's captain departed at noon to join Admiral Walker and the Mayflower's commander.
A $20,000,000 mortgage was filed in Arapahoe Oklahoma by the Orient Railroad Company to the United States and Mexican Trust Company as trustee. The loan is intended to complete the Orient One, outfit it, and build terminals. Work will resume across Western Oklahoma.
Constantinople report states the Pennsylvania Steel Company secured a 20 000 ton rail contract for the Mecca Railway beating Krupps and other German and Belgian rivals. Price set at 22 88 dollars per ton delivered to Beirut.
New York on November 16 reports no trace of Rev. Guisseppi Cirringione pastor of the Italian church at Williams Bridge since Friday night amid fears he was kidnapped for ransom.
Sam Higgins of Bastrop filed a petition in bankruptcy in the federal court at Austin Texas. Liabilities are listed at 3120 dollars and assets at 4195 dollars, all claimed to be exempt.
New York reports Berlin's anger over a Panama telegram alleging the American squadron at Colon forced the German steamer Markomannia to weigh anchor and leave the harbor on suspicion of contraband. The Neuste Nachrichten cautions against U S interference and seeks redress if proven true.
Sixteen negroes were brought to Charity Hospital with injuries from the Illinois Central wreck at Kentwood. Three died after arrival, bringing total deaths to thirty, including twenty eight men and one woman. Foreman Andrew C. Riser is the only white fatally injured. eighteen are injured. Larry Hawthorns, the sole escapee, is now demented from the shock.
Sofia reports confirm a conspiracy by Bulgarian and Servian officers to attack Turkey with combined forces. Officers’ quarters yielded letters and revolutionary documents against Prince Ferdinand, while four dozen Macedonian officers were removed.
In Vancouver on November 16 the full court will hear Edna Wallace Hopper's appeal against James Dunsmuir ex premier BC. The case seeks to set aside the will of her stepfather A L Dunsmuir and disputed evidence from a commission.
In Weatherford Texas Uncle Ben Robbins about 80 a longtime resident was seriously hurt in a runaway on South Main street and died at his East Akard street home. The buggy was demolished and Robbins owned property in the town.
Police dispersed an anarchist gathering in Barcelona to mark the 1886 Chicago socialists execution anniversary. Authorities said speeches urged active propagation of anarchist doctrine.
Hon. Charles Brodrick, who resigned as warden of Merton College Oxford in 1881, has died. His tenure at the college spanned from 1881 until his resignation and subsequent passing.
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