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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
1
Chicago reports a collision near Woodville Indiana between a passenger train and a freight. Of 155 aboard the immigrant train, 47 were killed or burned. 38 injured, many likely to die. Dozens unhurt but bereft of baggage and clothing. Relatives gathered in Chicago awaiting news.
Mrs. Ada Bell aged about forty was fatally struck by a Houston and Texas Central freight train a mile south of Plano while crossing the Spring Creek trestle. Accompanied by two men one carrying a baby, she failed to reach safety as the train could not stop. The engine struck her inflicting a gash and bruises from which she died later.
Houston police report a German resident, George Gostick, aged, found dead in his yard Sunday. A deep cut to the left side of the neck suggests homicide. A Black suspect is in custody amid strong circumstantial evidence.
Major General William R. Shafter U.S.A. retired died at 12 45 p m at Capt Kittricks ranch twenty miles south of Bakersfield after seven days illness. He suffered a severe chill while returning from the polls last Tuesday and developed pneumonia. Doctors attempted care but the condition worsened. a surgical removal of an intestinal obstruction was discussed but deemed fatal. Relatives and physicians stood by his side as he lapsed into unconsciousness and died. Also noted: a Waco child died after ingesting carbolic acid. Seattle businessmen consider a 1909 world fair. Edna fire destroys $17400 in property.
The article outlines MacKenzie's river and harbor appropriations with Texas shares totaling about 2.02 million of 16.05 million nationwide. Texas projects include Cypress Bayou Red and Trinity rivers Brazos and Sabine Pass harbor Galveston harbor Buffalo Bayou and related works. The grand national total and Texas fraction are given.
The Southern Poultry Association plans a large exhibition on December 6. Last year about 400 fowls were shown and secretary says entries may double this year with participants from distant states including Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Missouri and Kansas.
New York reports a Maine-incorporated company with capital of 25000 dollars organized in Augusta by Rock Island interests to take over the express business of Rock Island and Frisco groups as current contracts end. The organization’s purpose remains largely unclear.
Fire Tuesday night wiped out L. D. Richardson general merchandise, G. T. Willems grocers and confectioners, and C. A. Gatts drugs at Scranton ten miles southwest of Cisco. No injuries reported. The blaze caused extensive damage to the three buildings and their stock.
The Texas Attorney General will file for rehearing in the Love tax bill cases, aiming to overturn the court’s ruling that daily penalties of 200 dollars were confiscatory. The state seeks to restore 6 percent per year interest from Dec 8, 1905, while other parts of the judgment stand. If needed, the railroads will seek a U.S. Supreme Court writ of error.
The New York Yacht Club agrees to accept a challenge for a 1908 race under revised measurement rules. Sir Thomas Lipton aimed to secure another race agreement during his visit, signaling progress toward a fresh contest.
Town installs a gas line light system with 1200 candle power fixtures to brighten the square. The fortieth annual National Grange convention convened in Denver for ten days. A comet discovery from Copenhagen reported to Harvard observatory. Two elderly women housed in New York City’s Daughters of Jacob claim ages 215 and 222. George M. Smith of Livingston organizes an ore factory stock company in Mexia to begin operation by spring. Reverend W. J. Lamb of Pineville was killed in Pryor Creek while removing a loaded shotgun. The Louisina and Texas Lumber Company commissary at Kennard Mills was destroyed by fire. stock valued at 35000, partly insured, to be rebuilt. US court upholds Love law. Texas and Pacific, Katy, Santa Fe to pay large portions. others similar.
Traffic congestion slows car movement and worker commutes, impacting multiple industries. Delays affect manufacturing, services, and delivery schedules as urban congestion persists and travel times lengthen. Increased fuel use and missed meetings strain business operations citywide.
R G Dun and Co reports brisk but uneven trade with election week disruption and a broader drag from freight car shortages and labor scarcity. Iron and steel show delayed delivery as finishing mills struggle to meet demand, while grain and flour trade sees limited upward prices due to disrupted movement and weaker exports.
An unknown man obtained 1121 dollars from the National Exchange Bank in Milwaukee during a noon rush. A clerk presented a check for 1121, stepped away briefly, and a youth who swapped places with a clerk's friend pocketed the cash and fled.
Mountain Creek bridge on the Central near Mansfield was destroyed by Tuesday morning. All trains on the Fort Worth branch were delayed due to the accident to the bridge.
John C Welling longtime first vice president of the Illinois Central died at his home after a three week battle with acute bronchitis. He worsened suddenly and passed away within hours.
New York horse athlete started at 7 to 1 then 3 to 1 and won the Roslyn handicap over a mile and a sixteenth. The winner stopped the distance in the last time of 1 45 2 3.
All faculty members resign except President Moncrelf following Rev. Miller stabbing by Moncrelf. Two days earlier the entire student body left the college due to Moncrelf’s retention.
A blaze in the Federal Lithograph Co. building at 91 37 Horatio Street caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators began noting the cause and extent of the loss.
Funeral for Dr. R. H. Aldrich drew about a thousand attendees in Baton Rouge. Congressman-elect Favrot is charged with killing Aldrich. friends say Favrot acted under the belief he avenged an affront to his family. Lawyers offered defense services while Favrot remained silent on motive.
A naval mutiny erupted in Portsmouth barracks prompting deployable troops from several points. Warships in the harbor prepared to land armed guards as rioters attacked officers quarters, many arrested and several beaten, an outbreak feared to spread.
Paris reports sensational developments in the Castellane divorce case as the count’s attorneys plan a harsh assault on the countess witnesses. The hearing is to be private, indicating a strong push to discredit testimonies amid a breakdown of reconciliation efforts.
In Rome agitation grows as the government’s $1,000,000 armor plate contract with Midvale Steel Co. faces opposition. In Terni 15,000 residents led by the mayor protested foreign contracts for defense industry work.
Milwaukee judge in probate court rules the Pabst estate must pay inheritance tax on four million dollars of Pabst Brewing Co. stock transferred to Capt. Fred Pabst heirs shortly before his death.
William Neal a noted preacher of the Friends church died after a long illness. He came to Wichita long ago from England and influenced General William Booth in organizing the Salvation Army.
Chicago reports a railroad wage dispute with the switchmen's union rejecting the managers' bid to arbitrate a raise of 16 cents an hour. The railroad side then offered 3 cents more per hour and opposed arbitration on the 1 cent increase.
A messenger reports a plan change for Ute relocation. They will go by rail from Arvada instead of marching to Fort Meade, amid reports of Ute treachery and continued resistance to removal from Powder River valley. arrival expected this evening.
A grand jury shake up hits St Paul roads and grain firms as officials overhaul indictments and probe networks. Key figures named include road department leaders and major grain company executives amid a broader reform push.
Eleven indictments handed to Judge Lochran in Minneapolis charge railroads with giving rebates and several grain firms and individuals with receiving rebates. Named rail lines include Great Northern, Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha, Wisconsin Central, and Minneapolis and St Louis. Eleven railroad officials face charges though their names were withheld.
A six story office and theater building costing 60000 dollars will rise at Gravier and Saraterra for exclusive use by the black race. A Negro bank will be housed there with negro officers and depositors, and the building will serve as a headquarters for black professionals and business leaders. Construction aims for the next theatrical season.
Miss Florinda Sarlo found guilty of manslaughter for the June killing of her sweetheart Alexander Dipoalo in Somerville Somerset county court New Jersey. The defense argued the shooting was accidental and Dipoalo had squandered her money. Sentence deferred.
A fire in Oakland at the Pioneer automobile garage on Twelfth and Oak streets and two neighboring houses caused an estimated loss of 150,000 dollars. Twenty five automobiles stored inside the building were destroyed and the structure was a total loss. An employe allegedly started the blaze by dropping a match into oily water overflow from a sewer.
Acting President Judson announced that John D. Rockefeller donated about 2 million dollars to the University of Chicago this year. The gifts included 1.5 million after Dr. Harper's death in January 192? and 90 thousand for the James Hall geological collection. Other unspecified gifts bring the total to roughly two million.
Mrs. Anna Depew of Wharton Findlay Ohio died at her home aged 102. A Wyandotte County resident for the last fifty years she came from New York state and was distantly related to Senator Depew.
Joseph Tebeau, a laborer from Kimmswick Missouri, was killed on the Iron Mountain railroad about 25 miles south of St Louis.
Mrs. Catherine W Polk Crockett wife of Col John McClannahan Crockett died at her Rosse Texas residence She belonged to the Polk family of the Carolinas and Tennessee She married Crockett in Western Tennessee on March 17 1837 They moved to Paris then Dallas in 1848 by horseback And she was connected to a Texas legislator wartime lieutenant governor with wide acquaintance and popularity across the state
Maurice Gombert a saloonman killed his wife at their Brunner home on a Saturday night. He surrendered to officers and offered no statement. Two pistols were found one loaded and one with four empty shells suggesting the weapon used. Neighbors say the couple appeared affectionate and are puzzled by the incident.
A charter was filed in Austin for the Farmers' Union Warehouse company of Dallas with capital of 100 000 dollars and authority to operate in Houston Galveston and other Texas points. Incorporators E A Calvin B F Chapman and A H O Keefe. The firm acts as a clearing house for the Union’s warehouses statewide and aims to operate warehouses in every cotton point within two years, seeking to control Texas cotton output.
Dr. A E Reimer pastor from Rockdale fell thirty five feet down an elevator shaft at the Metropole Hotel in Waco, injuring both legs and his right hand. A Bonham area child died from clothing caught by a torch. Buckholts fire caused $25 000 loss with only Sharp Drug Store and Rubeca spared. Dallas based Superba Manufacturing registered with $190 000 capital to make medical devices. Dallas Masonic lodges plan a new temple. A Hill County girl by Temple weighs 115 pounds at age fifteen after a 125 lb cotton harvest. Belton Gin and Cotton Co gin burned destroying 25 bales of cotton and seed worth about $14 000. A Brazos navigation boat-building company is forming in Waco with $50 000 capital. Palestine bids to manufacture sassafras on a commercial scale. Dallas streetcar consolidation bill expected in coming legislature. Brooks a Village Mills Houston Oil Co sealer shot and killed. the shooter escaped. A Southwestern railway wreck near Blanchester Ohio left one dead and twenty injured.
Four attackers were killed during a night clash at the Casa ranch on the road to Rio Grande City as Captain McDonald and his Rangers repelled an armed assault. Two attackers were captured, another wounded, and the sheriff organized a pursuit. The incident is linked to the investigation into Judge Welch's assassination and may yield significant revelations from captured Mexicans and wounded assailants.
In Long Beach California the central wing of the new Bixby Hotel, a $750000 project, collapsed Friday. The disaster trapped about 150 workers with nearly a hundred buried in debris. Nine men were killed and seven bodies recovered from the basement wreckage.
Lead pencils priced under 3.60 per dozen gross now advance five to twenty-five cents per gross. The fifth annual chrysanthemum fair sponsored by the Christian Ladies' Aid Society of Sulphur Springs will be held November 14 and 15.
Returns from Tuesday's election for delegates to the constitutional convention show B. R. Alinms (Dem) elected in the Third District. Democrats total 99 votes, Republicans 12, Independents 1. Final totals and majorities to be announced in coming days.
In Waxahachie a dog bit three Ferris boys and was killed after the brain showed hydrophobia. In Kansas City a robber boarded the Golden State Limited at Sinter and forced crew to wake passengers, escaping after a locked door prevented entry to a second car. the stolen amount is believed small.
A mad dog bit six individuals on the outskirts of town as the animal’s head was sent to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for rabies testing. Four bitten have left for Austin with two others likely to follow pending diagnosis.
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