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Jefferson Jimplecute

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Jefferson, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1906

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Winds Sweep South and Snow Covers North

Survivors describe the Florida East Coast Railway houseboat disaster near the Keys where 30 to 40 men died as waves broke the vessel apart. Engineer Dusenberry survived after clinging to timber until rescue. The Jennie saved forty nine crewmen as searchlights picked up the wreckage.

Key West Fla Florida East Coast Railway Keys Wi. P. Dorenberry Long Key Jennie Gulf Hawkes Channel Dusenberry

Dust to Dust in Hollywood Cemetery for Mrs. Jefferson Davis

Richmond reports the burial of Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy president with tributes from many states. The body rests beside Jefferson Davis in Hollywood Cemetery with Davis family members present including J Addison Hayes and Jefferson Davis Hayes.

Richmond Southland Jefferson Davis Hollywood Davis J. Addison Hayes Jefferson Davis Hayes Hayes Webb

German patient Thiel dies by hanging at North Texas Asylum

Terrell reports G. E. Thiel, a German patient at the North Texas Insane Asylum, killed himself by hanging from a window grate using his shirt. One sleeve tied to his neck, the other to the grate, causing strangulation. He had been served breakfast and left alone briefly before staff found him.

Terrell G. E. Thiel North Texas Insane Asylum

Tragic mill accident claims Charles Parker at Cummings mill

Wallisville reports Charles Parker aged from Garrison was killed instantly at Cummings mill while replacing a belt on a pulley. His jumper caught in the shaft, wrapping him and tearing an arm, legs torn to the knees, with bones and flesh scattered and a fragment carried off on the conveyor.

Wallisville Charles Parker Garrison Cummings’ Mill

Factory For New Powder Inventor Predicts Local Production

Sherman Leonard Briggs of East Sherman, recently named as inventor of a new explosive with merits for the War Department, asserts he can arrange manufacture here. The powder can be produced for less than 2 cents per pound.

Sherman Leonard Briggs East Sherman Bureau of Ordinance War Department

Fearful Havoc Wrought By a Fierce Tropical Storm

A Cuban cyclone wrecked harbor docks and boats, with twenty deaths among Cubans of the poorer class and many injuries among longshoremen and sailors. In El Salvador ten days of floods destroyed cattle and crops and killed or displaced residents. In Miami a steamer loss is confirmed with sixty injured and twenty eight dead expected, while the Florida fleet's fate remains uncertain.

Washington Weather Bureau Cuba Florida Keys Florida Colorado Wyoming Utah New Mexico Arizons Texas Rocky Mountain Districts Plains States Havana San Salvador Republic Majada Izalco Acajutla Miami St. Lucie Bravo Florida Fish and Produce Company Adams

Grand Jury Probes Open Dives in San Antonio Red Light District

The Grand Jury in San Antonio conducts an extensive investigation into openly run gambling houses. They pursue ownership trails and examine Tax Collector records. Reportedly, several rented dens are owned by prominent church figures and most Red Light district properties are held by church leaders.

San Antonio Red Light District

Elephants Arrive for Large Texas Ranch Breeding Program

A special dispatch reports the first elephant shipment to a new ranch near Valentine Texas. The initial group includes four females and one male, with plans to stock about 160 females and seven males. It notes the venture as a pioneering large scale breeding experiment in the United States.

St. Louis Republic Valentine Texas

Ambush shooting near Liberty shocks community

Albert Burrell a 55 year old Black farmer living four miles south of Liberty was shot in his field Saturday afternoon at about 2 o clock with buckshot to his back and left side. Over a hundred arrests were made in Dallas Sunday for Sunday law violations. Construction begins on a new 25000 depot at San Angelo.

Albert Burrell Liberty Dallas San Angelo

County Officials Move to Block Poll Tax Receipts

Austin and judges from Pearsall San Antonio and Laredo prepare injunction papers to halt voting 2300 alleged fraudulent poll tax receipts in Webb County with Laredo as county seat. Allegations claim receipts were issued wholesale to clubs and individuals in direct violation of the law.

Dallas Man Shot and Killed Saturday Night

Chester Colline, identified as a Black man, was shot and killed in Dallas Saturday night by another Black man. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

Chester Colline Dallas

Grand Jury Indicts Frisco Railroad and Waters-Pierce Oil

Blaine County Oklahoma grand jury returns a footfal indictment against the Frisco railroad and Waters-Pierce Oil Company for alleged antitrust violations. It accuses a conspiracy to set lower oil rates for Waters-Pierce than for rivals.

Blaine County Oklahoma Frisco Railroad Waters-Pierce Oil Company Waters-Pierce

Washington Inquiries Hint at Fort Sam Houston Cuba Call

Reports from Washington indicate military authorities are asking about available soldiers at Fort Sam Houston as a possible force for service in Cuba. The inquiry signals a potential mobilization and raises concern about troop readiness and deployment timelines.

Washington Fort Sam Houston Cuba

Carthage Man Dies Suddenly on Street While Weighing Seed

Boody Matthews son of ex Sheriff J P Matthews of Carthage died Saturday evening on the street while weighing cotton seed. He appeared in good health before the heart failure ended his life. He leaves a widow and one child.

Boody Matthews J.P. Matthews Carthage

Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares Nov 29 as Day of Thanksgiving

President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims November 29 as a day of Thanksgiving and supplication. He emphasizes national prosperity, moral responsibility, and prayer, urging reverent gratitude and use of gifts for constructive ends. The proclamation, dated October 22, 1906, is signed by Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root.

Washington

Calvin Advises Slow Marketing

Dallas President BE. A. Calvin of the State Farmers' Union issues October cotton guidance urging holders to wait until 11 cents and to sell slowly to sustain the price. He notes last year’s 13,000,000 bale output and projects this year around 11,490,000 bales.

Dallas BE. A. Calvin State Farmers’ Union

Solitary Survivor Reaches Port After Barage Disaster

John Russell of Salem Taylor County Florida, only survivor of thirty three aboard the barge Hally from Lower Matacombi Key, arrives in New York aboard the El Paso. He swears eight of the thirty two others drowned, and believes all perished when the barge foundered during the October 18 gale.

New York John Russell Salem Taylor County Florida Hally Lower Matacombi Key el Paso Russell

Presbyterian church ships full structure for Panama Canal mission

The Home Missions board of the Presbyterian church in New York plans to construct and ship in sections an entire church structure and parish house for use at the Presbyterian mission in the Panama Canal zone. The project, costing about $10,000, is described as a unique undertaking for the denomination.

New York Home Missions Board of the Presbyterian Church Panama Canal

Prospecting for Gold Near Fredericksburg Reported

Fredericksburg and New York interests have long eyed a site about thirteen miles from town. They strike rock yielding roughly twelve dollars per ton on land in Mr Weleyhausen's pasture. Reports say ten thousand dollars paid for three and a half acres. Parties seek secrecy while many prior prospectors have worked the area for two decades.

Fredericksburg Nunnelly and Jones New York Weleyhausen

Champion hog grower James Partridge nets big pork sale

Monday in Knox county James Partridge showed a remarkable 580 pound hog at 18 months old. It sold for 5 cents a pound netting him 54.50 dollars. The piece notes hog raising as profitable in the area and highlights Partridge as a leading producer.

County James Partridge

Rev Willard Bord Resigns Pastorship at Second Baptist

In December 1804 Reverend Willard Bord left the Second Baptist church and traveled abroad. He recently returned and explained his resignation stating it is impossible for a preacher to preach his convictions. He blamed the modern church for serving wealthy interests and said that is why he quit the ministry.

St. Louis Willard Bord Second Baptist Church

Widow of the Confederate president laid to rest in Richmond

The widow of Jefferson Davis, leader of the Confederacy, was buried in Richmond. Relatives and notable figures attended the late statesman’s wife as mourners gathered for a dignified service and burial.

Mrs. Jefferson Davis Laid To Rest In Hollywood Cemetery

Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederate president is buried at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond after a simple funeral attended by Davis family and Confederate Veterans. The procession included Virginia volunteers Petersburg company Richmond infantry and Howitzers with Gen Stephen D. Lee as chief marshal amid rain and large crowds.

Richmond Southland Jefferson Davis Hollywood Cemetery Davis Elba J. Taylor Ellison J. Addison Hayes Jefferson Hayes Davis Luiss Hayes Webb New York Episcopal Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church Robert W. Forsyth J. William Jones The Confederate Veterans James Power Smith Stonewall Jackson Rabbi Calisch Beth Ahaba Synasogite Landon R. Mason W. V. Tudor N. A. Seagle Seventieth Regiment of Virginia Volunteers Petersburg Richmond Light Infantry Forsyth Dr. Searle

Cincinnati Against Contract Breakers

The National Baseball Commission ruled that future reservation lists will omit names of players who violated contracts with major league clubs. This decision aims to protect teams from public disclosure of breach discipline.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission

Leishman Receives Private Audience in Constantinople

The sultan of Constantinople granted private audiences to several diplomats after the selamuk, including American ambassador John G. A. Leishman, with Leishman among those welcomed by the Ottoman court.

Leishman Constantinople Turkey John G. A. Leishman

Panic At Haymarket Theater Prompted Fire Plug Failure

Fire plugs failed to operate as Haymarket Theater in Chicago neared destruction with the house full. Panic was averted only with difficulty as spectators rushed for exits in the crowded venue.

Chicago Haymarket

President's Son-in-Law on Stump in Findlay

In Findlay Ohio the Eighth district campaign opened before a large crowd with Congressman Nicholas Lonsworth presenting national issues. Cheers rose when Mrs Longworth entered the theater.

Findlay Eighth Nicholas Lonsworth Longworth

Paducah Col. Rowland Dies Sudden in Chair

Paducah Kentucky reports Col. Reuben Rowland aged 71, one of the city’s wealthier residents, dropped dead in his chair after a spell of good health. No foul play suspected. Local authorities and family notified.

Paducah, Ky Reuben Rowland Paducah

Ten Die in Boarding House Fire in Birmingham

A Birmingham boarding house at 1131 Third Avenue burned rapidly, trapping ten men who died. Several others were injured after leaping from a second story window as flames engulfed the lower floor, with entrance blocked by the blaze. Victims include W. N. Nichols and D. B. Neal among a list of conductors and motormen.

Birmingham Ala E. E. Mattley Third Avenue W. N. Nichols D. B. Neal W. B. Taylor G. C. Preston Edward Caldwell E. 3. Henshaw G. D. Burns William T. Hall W. B. Livingston Ollie H. Hines Birmingham Paint and Glass Co C. E. Heath G. W. Troutman

Supreme Court Arguments in Moyer Haywood Pettibone Case

The U S Supreme Court heard argument in the case of Charles B Moyer W D Haywood and George A Pettibone officers and members of the Western Federation of Miners who are jailed in Canon County Idaho on charges of murdering former Governor Siemenberg The appeal questions habeas corpus relief from an Idaho federal court ruling.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States Charles B Moyer W. D. Haywood George A. Pettibone E Western Federation of Miners Canon County Idaho Siemenberg

Fire at Southern Pacific freight sheds in San Francisco

A blaze swept the Berry street freight sheds of the Southern Pacific Co between Fifth and Sixth in San Francisco. Firemen saved surrounding property while four tracks of freight cars nearby burned. Early loss estimates ranged up to 200000 depending on whether cars were loaded and goods stored.

San Francisco Cal Southern Pacific Co Berry Street Fifth

McCisl lan Bolts Hearst in New York Governor Vote

Mayor McClellan issues a statement declaring he will not vote for Hearst in the New York governor race. He says his opposition rests on policy differences and party alignment amid the state’s political battles.

McCisllan Hearst New York N. Y McCiellan

New Brunswick Jurist Stevens Dies at 84

St Stephen s N B former judge Stevens a renowned jurist and orator died at his home aged 84 Born in Edinburgh Scotland. Japan Budget Grows London The Daily Telegram s Tokyo correspondent estimates the coming Japanese budget will exceed the current one by 100 million dollars.

New Brunswick St. Stephens N. B Stevens Edinburgh Scotland Japan London The Daily Telegram Tokio

Senator Walker Dies After Stairs Fall in Fayetteville

Ex United States Senator N. D. Walker, a leading Arkansas lawyer aged 76, fell down a stairway to his office and died from a fractured skull in Fayetteville. The tragedy marks the end of a long career in law and public service.

Fayetteville, Ark D. Walker United States

Corn Famine Threatened In Jalisco

Gov. Ahumada of Jalisco appeals to the Mexican government to remove duties on importing American corn to avert a potential famine in his state.

Jalisco el Paso Tex Ahumada Mexico

Hester Reports World Cotton Supply Rise

Secretary Hester's statement shows the world visible supply at 2,344,048 bales, up from 2,140,120 last week. American cotton totals 1,609,048 bales, compared with 1,293,120 a week earlier.

Hester New Orleans

Beveridee Addresses Knights at Carnegie Hall Discovery Day

Senator Albert J. Beveridee of Indiana spoke to the Knights of Columbus at Carnegie Hall in New York City for a celebration marking Discovery Day. The event highlighted exploration and civic service with Beveridee presenting remarks to attendees.

Beveridee New York Albert J. Beveridee Indiana Knights of Columbus Carnegie Hall

Havana Hit By Unprecedented Cyclone Killing 20

A cyclone swept Havana causing twenty deaths in a disaster of extreme severity. Emergency services mobilized as residents faced widespread damage and power outages. Local authorities urge caution as rescue crews continue search and relief efforts.

Havana

Havana Weather Ravages City And Port With Cuban Losses

A May cyclone hammered Havana and Pinar del Rio causing 20 deaths in the city and injuring over a dozen. Dam age reached about 2 million dollars with widespread property damage including camps, university buildings, and harbor ships. American troops at Camp Columbia faced tent losses and injuries.

Experts Find $1000 Error in St Louis Subtreasury

A brief telegraph summary notes a $1000 discrepancy in St Louis subtreasury accounts but states it has no connection to a $61200 shortage. Other items include Typhoons in Hong Kong, Illinois Central directors’ dispute, and Oklahoma land sale regulations.

St. Louis E. H. Herriman Sturvesant Illinois Central Directors Eastern Trunkines Bankers’ Convention Idaho Wyoming Pythians Boston

Roosevelt Rough Riders Reunion Date Set for Prescott

President will attend Roosevelt Rough Riders reunion in Prescott Arizona where a statue of Captain O Neill of Troop A is expected to be unveiled. Oklahoma City leader Charles E Hunter confirms plan and hopes the event occurs next year. In Germany Hamburg police identify a daring robber Adolf Millner linked to the Coepenick crime birth in the United States father German businessman.

Prescott Ariz Washington Charles E. Hunter Oklahoma City Okla Roosevelt Roush Rder Association Capt. O'Neil Troop A The Rough Riders Hamburg Cer Fremdenkangt Coepenick Germany Adolf Millner Mulner United States

Pythian Sisterhood to Merge With Rathbone Sisters

In New Orleans the Pythian convention approved consolidating the Pythian Sisterhood with 7000 members and the Rathbone Sisters with 125000 members. The merged body will likely be named the Pythian Sisterhood.

Pythian Sisterhood New Orleans Rathbone Sisters

Decrease in Gold and Silver Reserves in Paris Bank

The Bank of France shows a drop in reserves last week with gold holdings down 3,555,000 francs and silver down 3,855,000 francs.

Paris France Goeld Bank of France

Washington-Captain Hamilton Ward Jr Heads Veterans

Captain Hamilton Ward Jr, newly elected commander in chief of the United Spanish American War Veterans, visits President Roosevelt with Judge Lewis, the new adjutant general, in a formal call.

Washington Hamilton Ton Ward, Jr The United Spanish- American War Veterans Lewis Reoosevet

Treasury Cash and Gold Holdings Reported

Washington reports available cash balances in the United States Treasury at 222,222,282 dollars. Gold coin and bullion total 297,505,472 dollars, gold certificates account for 38,451,250 dollars.

U. S. Treasury Washington, D. C United States Treasury

Attorneys Seek Writ of Error in Aggie Meyers Case

Attorneys for Mrs. Aggie Meyers, under sentence of death in Missouri, have applied to Justice Brewer of the U S Supreme Court for a writ of error after Missouri's Supreme Court denied her earlier federal appeal.

Aggie Meyers Washington, D. C Missouri Justice Brewer United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of Missouri Federal Supreme Court

Death of Old Grizzly Pioneer Ryder in Brooklyn

Captain Lloyd Anson Ryder known in California as Old Grizzly, a 1843 pioneer, died at the Brooklyn home of his grand-niece Mrs. Thomas H. McClintock at age 88.

Three Die in Spokane Eastbound Train Collision

A westbound passenger train No 4 from Spokane collided with a Great Northern freight near Whitefish Montana killing three people. The crash halted service and prompted investigations into the cause and who was responsible.

Spokane, Wash Great Northern White Fish Mont

Pythians Parade in New Orleans Draws Large Crowd

More than 2,000 uniformed Pythians, many mounted, paraded in military formation to honor the biennial encampment in New Orleans. About 29,000 visitors arrived by train to view the pageant.

New Orleans

Great Demand for Railway Cars

New York railroad companies press equipment makers to fulfill orders for cars, with strong demand for pressed steel cars, signaling a robust market in railway rolling stock.

New York, N

Woman Will Get Land Supreme Court Decision on Texas Ranch

The U S Supreme Court affirmed a District of Columbia appeals court ruling in Landrum v Jordan involving a 68000 acre Texas ranch and $60000 DC realty. Dr Thomas Carney left property to two trustees until 1928 for Miss Gabrell Jordan of New York. heirs challenged the will as a perpetuity but the court found the testator’s intent to vest property in Jordan.

United States Supreme Court Texas Washington Supreme Court Court of Appeals District of Columbia Landrum Jordan Thomas Carney Gabrell Jordan New York Miss Jordan

Denver Road Expected to Enter Dallas via Rock Island Lines

Unofficial reports indicate the Denver Road may soon operate into Dallas over Rock Island tracks, held up by Union Depot plans. If Dallas lines agree on a single depot, Denver could join. if not, Rock Island Frisco and Katy interests may build their own depot with Katy as a tenant.

Dallas Denver Rock Island

Labor Famine in West Texas Sparks Hiring Drive

Reports from Austin describe a severe labor shortage in Western Texas as cotton harvest nears. Farmers offer high wages to attract pickers and import workers from outside. The outlook is worsened by an apparent reluctance to hire Black labor in the region.

Austin Texas

Train Collision Injures Wagon Passengers In Cleburne

The Trinity and Brazos Valley train struck a wagon carrying several Black individuals near the city's southern edge as they traveled to a nearby farm. The wagon, owned by Mr. Atwell, was damaged. occupants suffered cuts and bruises but no fatalities were reported.

Cleburne Trinity and Brazos Valley

Tragedy at Stonewall as Mrs Andrews dies in shotgun accident

Monday morning about 8:30 Mrs. John V. Andrews is killed when her husband, while cleaning an automatic shotgun at home, accidentally discharges it. She is daughter of Mayor W. L. Cortran. Also, Daniel Van Valkenburgh fatally shoots his wife in Houston Heights then kills himself. Frisco plans brick depot at Hugo, I T costing $5,000 and a Harvey eating house will be erected.

Stonewall J. T John V. Andrews Andrews Mrs. Andrews Houston Heights Daniel van Valkenburgh Hugo I. T Harvey

Mangled by the Cars at Waco Crossing

Stephen A. McClellan, 44, was crushed beneath a Cotton Belt switch engine at the South Fourth and Mary streets crossing in Waco. He had just visited the Dallas Fair and was preparing to return home. He leaves a widow and two sons.

Waco South Fourth and Mary Streets Stephen A. McClellan Dallas Fair

Shents Praises White Labor in Isthmian Work

Washington reports from Isthmian Canal Commission leaders that Spanish laborers brought to the isthmus thrive under supervision. Chief Engineer Stevens and Chief Sanitary Officer Gorgas note not a single of 400 arrived since January has died. They say malaria resistance is higher among the Spaniards than among local black laborers, and Stevens agrees any white man can meet the standard.

Washington Shents Isthmian Canal Commission Stevens Gorgas Isthmus

Gov. Cobb Sails as First American-Built Turbine Steamer

The Gov. Cobb of the Eastern Steamship Company sails from New York for Boston to enter service as the first American-built turbine steamer afloat. It will operate between Boston and St Johns, N B. The vessel is the lead ship in a fleet planned by Charles W Morse, with Yale and Harvard nearing completion and due to enter service in the spring.

James Keeley Chicago Tribune Paul Stensland J. D. Young Houston Arkansas Pacific Railroad Mangum Ark Atlantic City C. LL Stone Liverpool Tunis St. Louis Mlinois Central Rairoad Chicago Hongkong Victoria B.C Jodia Hamilton Parsons Licking New York Central Railroad Co Ilinois Central Patrick Hart Muskogee I. T Arkansas Texas Paris New York Gov. Cobb Eastern Steamship Company Boston Charlies W. Morse Yale Harvard St. Johns N. B

Fire destroys Strant & McGee store in Allen area

A general merchandise store operated by Strant & McGee in Allen burned Monday morning. Stock losses run about $6,000 with $3,000 insured. The building, owned by S P Bush, valued at $5,000, carried no coverage. In a separate incident, Mrs Rose A Henderson of Galveston hanged herself in a doorway. her husband H D Henderson, a carpenter, found her at 5 39 p m returning from work.

Strant & McGee Allen S.P. Bush Rose A. Henderson H. D. Henderson Galvestop

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