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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
1
Immigration data show higher arrivals in recent years, with record numbers surpassing earlier decades. Officials cite sustained flows from multiple regions and renewed policy changes driving ongoing influx.
The fiscal year 1906 ended June 20 saw a record 1,166,353 immigrant and non immigrant entries at U S ports. Frank Sargent reports 1 100 725 immigrant aliens and 66 61 non immigrant aliens admitted with 11 480 aliens rejected. Italy Russia and Turkey show large gains while Bailey loses Travis County race.
R B Hall of Merkel was attacked by two black men with knives on the Commerce street bridge over the Trinity River. His strength and agility aided his escape as fishermen from a nearby shanty heard the struggle and the assailants fled into the Trinity bottoms. Hall suffered torn coat and knife wounds but avoided serious injury. a leather bound book and papers survived in pockets.
The Northwestern extension from Mineral Wells toward Oran is advancing with grading camps between here and Oran, sixteen miles away. Built by the Gould system, the line may reach Candoll near Graham to tap rich coal fields. The body of Jordan Holley was found near his Avery home with a shotgun nearby.
Ed Munson a Black man died Sunday morning from a head injury after a blow with a blunt instrument. Tom Logan, a fellow mill worker, was jailed Sunday evening on a murder charge in Justice Campbell's Court. alleged he struck Munson with a hammer.
A statement from the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Commerce and Labor says the United States now ranks third in value of manufactures entering world commerce. Exports for the past year surpassed 700 000 dollars, a figure never before seen in American trade abroad.
Hortense Miller sixteen from J J Miller and her mother fought a yard fire when the daughter went close to burning trash and clothes were set alight. The mother acted quickly to extinguish the flames saving the girl. Falls County Farmers' Union meets in Lott adopts resolution accusing a Texas oil mill trust of dividing cotton seed territory and fixing prices and calls for a $25 000 Legislature investigation and prosecution under antitrust law.
Reports from Lowell Arizona state the explosion at the Arizona Company magazine damaged El Paso area property for about 10,000 to 30,000 dollars. The magazine site is described as now sixty feet deep, with preliminary loss estimates focusing on town damage and company property.
A report alleges a "crip" syndicate in Houston run by a well dressed, sporty man who supposedly controls a dozen crippled workers. They station across the business district and solicit contributions while deformed individuals earn daily sums.
Dallas reports work on the Waxahachie interurban railroad to begin early next spring. M M Phinnecy says two surveys have been made and engineers are compiling data. survey teams traversed Lisbon Lancaster Waxahachie Ennis over about forty miles. The company hopes operations start by year end.
The Texas House elected Thomas Benton Love of Dallas as Speaker in a noon vote with 87 for Love and 45 for Terrell. The Senate quickly organized with Senator Skinner as president pro tem and Clem H. Allen chosen sergeant at arms amid a few clerical appointments.
Representative Jack Beall of Texas has filed with the Treasury a proposal to establish a sub treasury for Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas and Colorado to facilitate business. Secretary Shaw will review the plan and set a date for arguments.
Austin reports Harry M Little, a noted local lawyer, will be chief clerk under I T Dashiell in the Department of State, succeeding Henry Hutchins. J W Edwards of Ballinger is appointed chief clerk in the State Treasury Department by incoming State Treasurer Sam Sparks. Edwards formerly cashier at Citizens National Bank of Ballinger.
Moses L. Broocks of San Augustine says his term ends March 4 and he will be succeeded by former congressman B. Cooper of Beaumont who intends to seek a nomination two years hence.
Leroy Trice on behalf of the International and Great Northern Railroad presented Engineer Bill Lyne with a $400 watch chain and charm for his brave actions saving the St. Louis Mexican flyer from destruction by fire. When an engine cap burst the fireman jumped but Lyne stayed with the engine, pulled the emergency brake and cut the oil.
West Texas figure Hon John L Spurlin loses contract with Cage Crow to build a forty mile railroad from Stephenville to Hamilton. Project aims for July 1908 operation, with Hamilton citizens pledging 40000 dollars for the line.
The Shah of Persia dies this evening after days of decline. The Teheran correspondent notes four injections of camphor were used to prolong life and that the heir apparent and ministers were summoned as palace mourners prepared.
University of Chicago trustees announce J D Rockefeller will endow the university with 3 000 000 to pension superannuated professors. The move follows the exclusion of the school from a 10 000 000 fund, which is said to have prompted the donation.
A Denison mass meeting voted to urge the city council to order an election on adopting a commission form of government. The session reflected civic reform momentum and local interest in governance change.
A historical report notes robust output across iron works and favorable pricing during 1907. Production levels rose as demand remained steady, with several mills reporting solid profits and steady employment through the year.
The iron industry sees a continued high consumption rate into 1907 with profitable prices and expects full capacity work. Western roads reportedly ordered 90 000 tons for 1908, signaling growing rolling stock needs, while 4 500 tons of structural material was sold for five San Francisco buildings amid expected demand after the disaster.
Tangier-Zinat, Raisuli's fortress, burned and captured by Sultan's troops after a brief clash. Raisuli and 700 followers fled to the mountains. 15 prisoners found in the town include four Portuguese. Minister Gabbas directs ongoing operations against the pretender.
The Temps reports Archbishop Ireland’s sermon addressing French Catholics and national weakness. It says he faulted Republicans, reactionaries, and anti clericals for failing to grasp true liberty. He argues liberty requires individual conscience over government dictates regarding going to mass.
At a Royal Insurance Co meeting in Liverpool the chairman stated that Valparaiso earthquake policies differed from San Francisco ones and British insurers had agreed to resist the Valparaiso claims.
Lakin Kansas, a town already hit by fuel scarcity, reports dozens of cars diverted to other towns or used by the railway. Merchant E D Snow cables the Santa Fe general manager pleading for coal and less fruit shipments as residents face desperation.
Fayette Missouri mayor dies from a wound received while he hunted a supposed burglar in his home. The incident prompts varying official responses and local mourning, with reports of ensuing investigations and possible commutations in high profile cases.
Judge Charles Cutting escaped injury after overpowering an assailant, Frank F. Ellerbroeck of this city, who was believed insane, at the entrance to the probate court. The desperate attempt to shoot occurred during a chaotic courtroom moment.
A fire at gun wharf camp and equipment stores in Portsmouth England caused official losses of 1.25 million dollars, destroying the entire equipment of an army corps. The cause remains undetermined.
W. K. McDougal a railroad man known in railroading circles died by suicide with a gunshot to the head. He was found at his home in City of Mexico confirming a self inflicted death. No further details were provided on motive or circumstances.
Senator Beveridge introduces a general child labor bill as an amendment to the District of Columbia act aiming for action in the current session. The District bill has already been reported.
Lodz bankers warn they may shut their doors as military authorities refuse to provide protection against robbers. The hesitation leaves financial houses unguarded and heightens concern in Russian Poland.
President Roosevelt intervened in the railroad labor dispute, organizing a Palmer House conference that neared settlement. The Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen Engineers and Rails Trainmen approved terms for the Texas firemen strike, while Southern Pacific clerks from New Orleans to El Paso ended their walkout after accepting manager terms, though union recognition and higher wages remain pursued.
Fireman A Garlinghouse was killed and Engineer W Habertin seriously injured when locomotive No. 442 exploded pulling a freight about five miles north of Wortham Texas. A brakeman nearby jumped clear and survived. the fireman’s body was found in a field about seventy five yards from the wreck.
In Austin last night at 9 30 pm a Peeler spokesman announced his withdrawal from the Speaker race. Love and Terrell camps claimed victory and cited breaks in Peeler votes. Unofficial signs showed Peeler supporters flocking to Terrell, while Love cited signatures suggesting movement to their side. In Dallas, two Black residents, Tucker Harris and Pearl Hooper, were found shot to death by Louise and Gladstone streets, the man shot through the heart and the woman three times in the chest with a still smoking revolver found in the victim's hand.
Representatives of the International Gas Power Company of St. Joseph Missouri visiting Dallas announced a plan to build a fuel gas plant in Texas lignite fields. Headquarters are in the Slaughter Building and preliminary work will start at once.
Berlin surgeon Prof Posner asserts surgery is advancing toward attaching artificial limbs and even a beheaded trunk to a body. The Gartenlaube article notes future operations could enable detachable body parts and expanded surgical capabilities.
J Mercer Carter and associates deposited 10000 with the Dallas City Treasurer as the final installment of a 15000 guarantee. Thirty female Cumberland Telephone operators in Memphis strike for higher wages and shorter hours. Springfield city council considers granting a franchise to a private firm to replace a failing municipal lighting plant.
Across Texas a Thursday night fire destroyed three stores with goods valued around ten thousand dollars. Other items note injuries in Ennis, population data for El Paso, planned fairs, burned cotton near Rogers, and a range of local incidents from bank organization to interurban plans.
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