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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
7
King Oscar of Sweden is described as a gifted poet and musician whose sonnets have been translated into many European languages. He composes naval songs, writes histories and dramas, translates classics, and authors hymns widely sung in Sweden.
A messenger bursts into the castle yard at dawn to inform the guards of delay for the king. A yeoman replies that the king grows only his moustachios at this early hour, delaying the royal audience.
The article explains the word finance derives from the notion of ending or settling accounts with a creditor. It notes the term began as plain ending and evolved to mean ransom through its use in settling debts.
An alarming situation arises from neglected bowels and liver, leading to chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as the best gentle regulators of stomach and bowels, guaranteed by druggists. Price 25c.
Harry Kendall Thaw admits he killed Stanford White to justify that White ruined his wife Florence Nesbitt. He sits in the Tombs awaiting grand jury action as alienists assess his mental state amid swift legal maneuvers and subpoenas. The Madison Square Garden tragedy shocks New York with Thaw’s dramatic act in a famed theater.
A memorial charges Eastern District Judge Charles Parlange with oppression in office malfeasance and denial of justice. Francis McHan of New Orleans says he was denied state court justice over a $50 000 property suit and sought federal relief under the Civil Rights Act claiming inability to pay costs. The memorial accuses the judge of arbitrarily blocking the filing of the suit.
Refugees from Guatemala report that the government has imprisoned about forty prominent citizens in Mexico City on suspicion of sympathy with the revolution. The move follows unrest and signals tightening political controls amid ongoing upheaval.
Governments face sullen resentment from the public as they implement measures. While many citizens do not stage open demonstrations, the action is welcomed by some and met with muted opposition by others.
The Fraternal Union of America Texas Indian Territory and Oklahoma district met in Dallas on June 27. Officers elected include Louis Rogers of Gainesville as president and W B Cox of Italy as secretary, with J R Russell of Venus and Thomas Luney of Oklahoma named as assistant secretaries.
In Paris Texas on June 27 a boy, the son of B D Jordan, was swinging beneath a buggy when playmates kicked the vehicle against a tree. His head was pinched between the axle and the tree, the scalp torn across the forehead and back three inches, exposing the skull. Seventeen stitches were needed.
The first annual meeting of the Retail Coal Dealers' association assembled in Dallas on Tuesday with about 150 in attendance. Delegates heard several addresses and then departed on a four-car sleeper trip to Indian Territory and Arkansas. L. Wakefield of Dallas was elected president.
In Muskogee June 27 three unknown black men were mistaken for an ash heap by a westbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train at Walsh near the Kansas line. The victims were ground to pieces. fragments were gathered by trainmen and found to be lifeless before impact. A revolver lay near the scene. The exact manner of death could not be determined due to the severe injuries.
Prominent Dewey County figure Judge Orville C. McClung, first probate judge of the county, has died at Taloga. A veteran pioneer, he lived in Cimarron Territory when it was No Man's Land before Oklahoma opened in 1889.
Abenerio Delro, recently arrived from Mexico, is jailed in Austin on a charge of assault to murder his fellow countryman Rafael Vena who runs a salon. Vena suffered deep cuts to his left hand and arm from a large butcher knife and is hospitalized after a street incident where Delro was struck and wounded.
Willis Lawhon and his wife were seriously wounded by a pistol shot in their yard Tuesday afternoon in San Angelo Texas. Both victims were shot on the left side. There were no witnesses and doctors expect recovery.
A local retailer touts full reliability in every element of service and product quality. The message emphasizes dependable stock, accurate pricing, and trustworthy customer care to reassure shoppers.
J Ogden Armour head of a major Chicago packing firm arrived in New York with his wife and daughter Loita to discuss the packing house inquiry. He said packers welcome a good inspection law and improvements, rejected talk of indústria discredit, warned of losses from slander, and supported the proposed legislation while noting government statements have been incomplete.
In Dallas Tuesday the Dallas club pitcher Rodebaugh shut down Cleburne, who managed no hits. Dallas won 3 to 1. Cleburne pitcher Dixon shut out Dallas 6 to 0 in the second game. Fort Worth beat Waco 1 to 0. Other scores include Beaumont 2 Lake Charles 1 and Galveston 7 Austin 1. Yale beat Harvard 1 0 in ten innings to claim the college baseball title defense.
The Senate voted to recede from the amendment to the naval appropriation that would place Port Royal naval station under the bureau of navigation. This is the sole difference between the two houses and affects final passage of the naval bill.
Washington June 27: The omnibus public building bill was approved by the house after about an hour spent in reading and consideration.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy curing kidney and blood related ailments and offers a sample bottle by mail. It also notes Texas rural mail routes and praises Chamber lains cough remedy for quick cold relief sold by druggists.
The caaba in Mecca is annually recovered with damask from the sultan or khedive. A single covering has at times cost seventy five thousand dollars, reflecting the luxury and ceremonial value tied to this sacred relic.
A brief item notes a return of thanks and a playful line about a boy named Tommy and his graduate brother, reflecting light human-interest humor from the era.
The premium on gold in Hayti now ranges from 400 to 600 percent as market conditions shift. The piece notes a volatile pricing environment impacting buyers and sellers, reflecting broader economic tension. A tangential remark on social rituals in Australia and a quip about efficiency contrast with the main market detail.
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