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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
2
Russian forces under Kuropatkin and Ogome push toward Mukden while reports hint at a planned evacuation. Journal dispatches say rear guard losses threaten encirclement and, if true, would mean the fall of Southern Manchuria and end of the campaign.
A Crossett Gazette special reports a Black man accused of assaulting two white girls was lynched Sunday night about three miles from Crossett. He was hanged from a tree on the Bonham plantation, with the mob riddling his body with bullets. details of the incident were unavailable.
Dr G Rankin editor of the Texas Christian Advocate was hurt by a fall down office steps at Ervay and Jackson streets in Dallas Texas He is confined to bed and unable to leave his room today further information was not available from Dr Kankla's reference.
In St. Petersburg a London rumor claimed Saasoneff, the alleged murderer of interior minister Von Plehve, escaped from prison. Officials say there is no truth to the report and no escape has occurred.
The crew of the Russian cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi, which sought refuge after the Port Arthur engagement on August 10 and were later dismantled, will remain in China until the war concludes.
Two Negro trusties escaped from the Woods convict camp in the Brazos bottom yesterday morning. Authorities continue efforts to recapture them after the escape. The thieves stole clothing during the breakout. eight convicts have escaped from the same camp in the last eight weeks, most being trusties. Local searchers are active.
At Holloway Britton's Jefferson farm home near Italy Texas a dance led to a knife duel with Sam Barnes. Britton was fatally wounded and died shortly after. Barnes escaped, his injuries unknown as officers pursue him.
In San Antonio area Elmendorf two men died early Monday after being shot Sunday night during Deputy Sheriff Martinez's attempt to arrest them. Jesus Cantu was shot in the groin and Juan Morales in the bowels. the deputy was jailed.
In Greenville Texas John T Wyse and Miss Fannie Long reported hearing a rifle shot while driving north of Penile about a mile north of Greenville. The horse contracted the shot and collapsed dying shortly after. In Somerville Texas Frank Vogle a Santa Fe switchman suffered a broken right arm and internal injuries during a coupling incident at about 9 o’clock last night. He was moved to Temple hospital aboard No. 18.
The Honolulu convention nominates Jonah Kalani anaole as delegate to Congress. The platform supports Governor Carter and the national ticket.
In Cameron Texas a wagon was driven into Mr Perkins field near Yarrelton and a bale of loose cotton picked by Perkins was loaded and driven away. Officers investigated and found evidence to file a complaint. Reverend W A Gillon, pastor of the Presbyterian church at this place, was mentioned in connection with the case.
Toklo Sept 3 dispatches indicate Kuropatkin withdrew to a northern river line near Liao Yang as fighting continues. Russian and Japanese sources say the city may not be abandoned, fires rage, and Russian casualties could reach 30000.
Michael Donnelly president of the butcher workers orders all retail meat shops to stay closed after 5 30 PM Friday until the strike at the yards ends. Police report 4 murders 46 assaults 10 accidents and 97 illnesses linked to the strike totaling 200 cases. Law and Order League blames Mayor Harrison and Police Chief O Neil for Chicago's crime wave and urges strict law enforcement. Meat dealers anticipate shipments to and from the city to bypass pickets now numbering 30 000.
In Huntsville Texas during the teachers county examination some colored applicants were found to have secured questions in advance. County Superintendent Wilson and others reported that applicants swore they paid $5 and $7 each to colored parties in Montgomery county for the same. Letters showed one applicant had been communicating with those parties for a month. It is believed the scheme was statewide in this section.
In Rome the body of Rochig giani, detained Aug 17 for the Cathedral of Ascoli theft, was found alongside a note written with a burnt match claiming innocence. The message asserts the true culprit remains powerful and untouchable, while the suspect died by hanging.
George O. Travis joined the U S Army claiming to secure a $130,000 estate left by S Houston who died in Chicago a month ago. Houston a Civil War veteran willed the inheritance to his nephew in service. Travis must serve one full term and depart with a discharge praising honest and faithful service and excellent character.
The Katy No. 1 mall and express train derailed on a small trestle about eight miles south of Fort Worth. Two coaches burned, engine ditched, no injuries reported. Passengers transferred as detours were set via the Santa Fe from Alvarado north. about forty passengers were aboard the wrecked train.
In New Orleans a strike by the Teamsters and Leaders Union was ordered and is in full force, tying up more than 300 workers and halting cotton moving into and stored in presses and warehouses. Wages are not a factor. the men demand a walking delegate at the stable door to bar entry before 6:30 am.
A Herald dispatch from Gensan reports a Russian field commander near Hamheung says Russian forces will halt large scale moves until harvest. They are gathering and storing barley and rice for winter.
Paris Texas constable O L McDonald of Tiger Town precinct was struck three times with a blacksmith hammer while trying to arrest a party on affray charge at a sawmill near Direct. He suffered injuries that may prove fatal.
Six year old son of Roe Maloy was handling a gun he thought unloaded when it discharged. The bullet passed through his hand causing severe injuries. Fundraising and medical care will be pursued by the family.
The writer laments editors not printing his verse and humor while noting Jain fasting practices in India. He jokes about unsolicited prose and self addressed envelopes, then shifts to a reflection on long fasts of thirty to forty days and annual seventy five day abstinence, as common in Jain practice.
Alpena Michigan special reports Jerome K Fournier aged seventy five credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for curing his diabetes and urinary troubles. He claims eight boxes restored kidney health, regulated his water and revived his vigor. The piece ends noting a dig about brains and a remark on kangaroo farming in Australia.
The Tyler Commercial College of Tyler Texas relocates to a large sunlit ventilated building featuring modern furniture and banking fixtures. It serves about nine hundred students this year with many graduates in bookkeeping and shorthand roles across larger cities. A free catalogue is available by addressing the college. Defiance Cold Water Starch markets a 16 ounce package at 10 cents claiming no sticking. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children promote remedies for summer ailments and teething. Sample offered free by Allen B. Olmeted Le Hoy N. Dakota.
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