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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
5
A devastating tornado swept West Tennessee and North Mississippi wreaking extensive damage and claiming lives. La Grange and Lavergne suffer major destruction. Batesville and Townsville report injuries. Telegraph lines down, property losses tallied around major towns.
A cyclone struck Columbus Tennessee at 9 30 p m causing havoc in Birmingham Alabama City areas populated mainly by negroes. Fifteen people are known to be killed and the death toll is feared to rise as more reports come in.
In Athens Texas on November 21 a man found dead near Mohank is identified as Grisley a cotton picker living in a Kemp tent. Six men are jailed and more to be arrested as the brutal killing follows a drunken mob scene with multiple gunshots and a torn coat front. The motive remains unclear with claims it stemmed from a horse race or cattle theft knowledge.
A wreck at Longview Junction Texas on November 21 involved the Cannon Ball train. The nine coach train ran into a downed switch engine and box cars after the switch failed. Engineer Wilcox broke a leg and crushed hips and may not survive. Fireman Douglass lost a hand and was scalded but may recover.
Houston reporters note another advance in the cotton market as bulls dominate the session. Prices rose across New York New Orleans and Liverpool with Galveston New York New Orleans and Houston all showing gains on November 21.
A czar's physicians bulletin from European Russia dated November 21 notes the emperor had a satisfactory day previously with a high 102.2 F temperature and 80 pulse at 9 pm but slept until 1 3 am before rest was disturbed and perspiration appeared. This morning the condition was fairly satisfactory with 100.2 F and a 70 pulse.
A fifty strong Apache band attacked the Pacheco Mormon colony near Casas Grandes Mexico, killing many and driving off others. State and federal troops were ordered to the scene as reports credit Yaqui raiders with the assault though details remain scarce.
About 1500 citizens attended a mass meeting at the new convention hall in San Antonio. Jerome Jones of the AFL, Rt. Rev. J. S. Johnston, J. S. Carr, and Theodore Harris spoke for the strikers. A arbitration committee led by Varnes P. Brown urged company recognition of organized labor, noting no results while the firm refuses to acknowledge the union. The report affirms the strikers’ cause as just and deserving company concession.
A head end crash between a Pennsylvania fre ight and a Lake Shore passenger train two miles west of Polk last night killed baggage master Thomas Sutton and head brakeman Jno Kane and freight engineer Pitzer. Two male passengers and a newsboy are missing. Conductor Padin is hurt. Engineer Senter and William Marvin suffer serious injuries. Marvin was thrown eleven feet from the car and walked to the Polk institute for feeble minded, sending help to the wreck.
Dallas, Texas November 17. Editor Clarence Ousley of the Galveston Tribune and Hon. Walter Q. Gresham met in Fort Worth to boost the Texas harbor conference set for November 30. President Stefan of the Commercial club appointed a long delegate list and attendance is expected to be large.
In Limon Colorado on November 17 Preston Porter Jr. known as John Porter was burned to death chained to a railroad rail. About 300 Lincoln county citizens carried out a deliberate mob execution with grim ceremony and the body was cremated as the crowd departed.
Paris and Odessa rumors report a secret Russia China pact for Russian occupation of Manchuria. The London minister hints allies may pursue the Chinese court inland, a long process. Empress Dowager plans possible return to Tai Yuen Fu as Tung Fu Hsiang shelters in Sam Fu. Prince Yuan fled to Kan Su. Ku Siang fate unknown. Ching may be sent to Germany to answer for Baron von Ketteler murder.
A dozen laborers start taking down the Dewey arch at Madison Square on November 17. Workers remove the staff coating, exposing the pedestal and the Victory sculpture as onlookers crowd the scene. Foreman from the streets and highways department directs the operation.
The Star reports affidavits in the Gates suit will be filed to obtain a receiver for Guardian Trust company. They allege mismanagement by President A B Stilwell and that funds are used to support the Mexican Kansas City and Orient railway. Gates and partners allegedly invested $1,000,000 through Stilwell misrepresentation.
In Grange Texas on November 17 the spur line to the coal mine on the Manton farm nears completion. Mine overseer Mr Thornton reports output about three carloads daily and says labor is scarce as many Black workers have gone to other counties to pick cotton.
In New York November 17 Charles F Jones valet to the late millionaire William M Rice who with Lawyer Patrick had been in the tombs for four weeks was taken before Recorder Goff and committed to the house of detention on motion by the district attorney His bond was set at 2000 dollars
Reports from Sabinal Mexico say Mormon colonists at Pacheco fear renewed Apache trouble with renegades. Mexican troops from Jaures are dispatched, others follow. In Arizona, Indians reportedly escaped reservation as San Carlos guards dwindle to nine cavalrymen, after troops rushed east months ago.
Mr. R. M. Pittitt and Dr. D. D. King, with Pittitt's 7 year old daughter Lena, left San Marcos for Chicago for hydrophobia treatment after a Newfoundland dog owned by King bit several animals and people earlier in November. The calf and cow died following the dog related infections.
Count de Cornultier shot and killed his wife the Countess de Cornultier, 31, in the Rue de Province apartment of a gentleman. The 43 year old count was arrested after the attack as the couple had a pending separation suit.
W R Elliott newly elected Bowie county surveyor was found dead on the roadside four miles from his home. His skull was crushed and three ribs broken. His vehicle was hitched to a tree nearby. He had carried $200 all day. It is believed to be murder and robbery with no clue to motive or suspects.
Chicago November 19 railroad officials in the eastern territory announce Thanksgiving tickets at fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets go on sale November 27 28 and 29 and are valid for return through December 3, with extended limits for Christmas and New Year travel.
The reconstituted British cabinet met at the Foreign Office under Lord Salisbury to organize the business of the upcoming brief winter parliamentary session. Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain was absent.
November 19 report from Greenville Texas details an accidental discharge during a hunting outing. Charles Hills aged 12 was killed, son of Mr and Mrs C A Hills, as Worth Teagarden and Hills hunted Saturday afternoon.
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