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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1902
Page
1
A local dealer touts expanded stock and larger cash purchases with vigilant market watching. The notice emphasizes steady quality and ongoing commitment to customers, claiming the best available goods and continuing strong service.
Dr Lyman Abbott warns socialism may sweep the nation Roosevelt notes state intrusion into work grows, New York Democrats push coal mine ownership. The piece urges conservatism with reform, warns against radical change, and calls parents to educate children for a giant political struggle ahead.
Paul Ginther general manager of Encinillis mines reports prospecting the San Miguel quicksilver mines about fifty five miles east of Santa Rosalia Chihuahua. He notes sixty six pertenencial denouncements and that a German nearby is the only other interest. One shaft reaches 185 feet with high grade ore up to 60 percent quicksilver. Ore is reduced in a ground retort and shipped to Parral Mexico City and other camps, with profits covering development. About fifteen men are employed.
The corps of engineers surveys the route through the county to the Rio Grande and works extend toward San Angelo. Fort Stockton lacks funds to attract the railroad, as San Antonio owners resist contributing to the small bonus to keep the line from veering twelve miles south.
The Comptroller's comparative statement shows Texas tax values surpassing one billion dollars for 1902, with Bexar County named the richest in the state. The figures reflect a strong fiscal year and highlight regional wealth concentration in the county.
Daniel Murphy founder of Alpine died about 5 a.m. from heart failure at age seventy three in Fort Davis. He arrived in Texas in 1847 as a private in a Mexican War regiment and later joined Big Foot Wallace’s Texas rangers. He deeded land for Murphyville which became Alpine in 1887. He married Sarah Heatley in 1852 and left six children including several U.S. Army officers.
Southern Pacific Sunset Route announces holiday round trip tickets to northern eastern and southeastern points for one fare plus 2 dollars with 30 day return limit. Service includes double daily trains, Pullman buffet and excursion sleeping cars, free chaircars and day coaches with direct New Orleans connections. Contact M. L. Robbins in Houston for rates schedules and details.
The article argues that Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma could gain statehood in the next Congress, predicting benefits and political shifts. It notes the potential inclusion of Indian Territory with Oklahoma and envisions rapid Southwest development as tribes shed autonomous governance for civil administration. Memphis News
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