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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
1
Houston reports Dr A B Knapp urging continued boll weevil suppression with field visits and vast literature distribution as experts warn of misidentified weevils while farmers send specimens. A reader asks for plans and material estimates to build a six bedroom concrete house with 32 by 34 feet footprint, 19 feet high, a full cellar, and required Portland cement and gravel quantities.
New York dispatch says a Tokio report claims a March 30 31 attack on Port Arthur by Vice Admiral Togo but St. Petersburg has not heard and Port Arthur’s commander was present that day, suggesting the Tokio story lacks foundation. Reports from Korea to St. Petersburg indicate heavier Japanese losses at Chong Ju with hundreds of wounded ferried by Korean bearers and a Red Cross flag surrender gesture. Russian cavalry reportedly fell back toward the Yalu and a stand may be made. Chinese steamship and Hamburg America liner purchases by Russia are noted from St. Petersburg and Berlin. Temple Texas reports a March 6 burglary at the Missouri Kansas and Texas depot with Sheriff Sparks en route to Belton with a prisoner.
Three masked men halted Southern Pacific No 15 at Copley near Keswick California killed express messenger W J O Neil and blew open the express car with dynamite Then they robbed the car and fled with the loot after forcing Engineer Joe Sink to continue the train The extent of the robbery is not disclosed
In Bryan Texas Emmet Cole a 4 year employee of the local electric light company was severely hurt Thursday afternoon when a pole he was working on about fifteen feet high fell and toppled across his hip. He struck the ground and sustained painful injuries and remains in pain.
D. D. Mitchell aged 25 from Cincinnati was shot four times Friday night in his room at the Ryan hotel in El Paso. Arthur Eddy, a friend of the deceased, is in police custody charged with the killing. The trouble originated over a woman.
The writer notes wild mustard seed has no practical use as food for humans or fowl due to its acrid pungency. It is suggested only as a potential land-clearing green cover or fuel source from its oil content, while it is inferior to white mustard or rape for green seed and feed. It lists alternative names for wild mustard and cautions against feeding screenings containing it.
In Athens on April 5 Jim Hering and Walter Hering were killed during an attempted arrest after a neighbor alerted City Marshal Jack Woford to suspected drunken aggression at the Hering home. The confrontation escalated. Jim Hering struck the marshal, then both brothers fired from the house. Walter Hering died from a mouth wound, Jim Hering died from gunfire, and neighbor M E Day sustained a hat shot. Jim Hering reportedly had about 900 dollars on him intended for his young daughter. The incident ended with the assailants dead and the city marshal and Day wounded or unharmed.
In New York 6000 bales pledged to Corn Exchange Bank by D J Sully sparked a dispute among Sully firm creditors. Judge Holt referred the matter to United States Commissioner Alexander to determine who can legally represent the surplus. Hearing may call Sully and wife as witnesses. In Livingston Texas S J Andress becomes county treasurer after H C Peebles death with bonds set at 34000.
A Tokyo cable quotes a leading Japanese journal analyzing the war impact on Britain and France. It says Japan seeks strict British neutrality and will not seek selfish gains from any alliance, assuring France no embroiling action. The piece predicts a future alliance among France, Britain, Italy, and Japan.
Copenhagen reports interest in King Edward and Queen Alexandra seeking to have the old King of Denmark act as arbitrator between Russia and Japan. Princess Waldemar has pushed for arbitration, hoping a Czar victory would yield acceptance. The King favors peace but may back a younger arbitrator, while Denmark bears the cost of mobilizing reserves.
Washington week will center on postoffice appropriation and the Panama Canal bill with expected lengthy debate and amendments from both sides. If disposed, the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill will be reported and considered. Other bills include presidential protection, pure food, and Chinese exclusion with speeches by Hoar Heyburn Patterson. Also reports of lake level eulogies and prairie grasshopper damage in Texas farms. Grasshoppers eating green crops prompt testing of remedies by Saunderson and Goree. replanting cotton and Paris green use noted.
In Lorena on Saturday a vote for incorporation for school purposes only passed with fifty four for and eight against. Seven trustees were elected: T. C. Westbrook S. C. Williams D. Helvey H. Schaefer H. M. Williams W. F. Shipp and A. J. Hudson. An election for a school trustee under the old regime elected one trustee.
At a March 26 executive board meeting the Texas World's Fair building was formally dedicated for April 28 with plans for governor staff and state officials to attend. The Texas building should be completed and exhibits installed before opening, assuming no delays.
Vintoria Texas Wallace ten year old son of Mr B P Bludworth suffered a fractured skull and arm when his horse ran away and threw him Saturday. Dr R A Johnson attended him and he is reported to be well.
W S Lemley of Temple who edits the Texas Pythian Banner Knight has been appointed secretary of the National Pythian Editorial Association Cuero Texas hosts a meeting as the Federation of Women's Clubs hold their annual gathering with preparations for a pleasant visit and a unique church proxy moment.
William Donahue aged 11, son of John Donahue of 262 Masten street, died at Dallas City Hospital at 8:45 Monday morning from injuries after a spike thrown in Dallas city park at 5:30 Sunday afternoon penetrated his brain three inches. Police are tracing the boy who threw the spike.
Refugio Texas The Bank of Refugio opened its doors for business Saturday. It has the distinction of being the first bank in Refugio.
In Austin on Monday district court called cases to recover land in southwest Texas arguing invalid Spanish land grants and excess surveys. State vs Bruni listed to recover 25,000 acres deemed excess in a 250,000 acre grant. Additional cases set for next week, with over a million acres questioned by the attorney general's suits.
Andrew Carnegie informed President Roosevelt he will subscribe any reasonable amount to the Republican campaign fund, up to a million dollars if needed. He commented on Wall Street plots to deprive the president of war funds, urged unity, and said to call on him for support. He also attributed the Northern Securities merger case to averting a major speculative crash.
Mr Mark AF exancer a longtime Ellis County pioneer and Confederate veteran collapsed and died Sunday in a Waxahachie streetcar en route to the home of his daughter Mrs Harry W Meek in the East End. Authorities suspect heart disease as the cause.
Memphis dispatch reports a Frisco passenger train derailed and overturned east of Amory injuring no one and delaying traffic for hours as the track reopened Sunday night. Oklahoma City inaugurates Katy line through service at 8 am with limited trains until April 24. Hemphill man Harry White jailed for assault after climbing into a woman's room window. bond $5,000.
A man who called himself S P Lamb was brought to Uvalde on Saturday and placed in jail. He claimed Brownwood as his home and said he had been an inmate at the Southwestern Insane asylum, having been sent from Bell county.
In St. Petersburg a stated report claims Russia has purchased four Turkish type cruisers built with German assistance and two French built cruisers. The source frames this as reliable information and notes the acquisitions involve ships from Turkey, Germany, and France transitioning to Russian hands.
Laredo Texas reports persistent cloudiness after a heavy Saturday rain with a good chance of soaking in. Farmers are rushing to plant cotton and corn while soil is ready for crops.
Irkutsk reports the railroad across Lake Baikal has ceased operations due to ice breakup. The railway’s help to government supply transport has been incalculable. In Racine Wisconsin Delos S Mills aged 86 and longest serving traveling man in the United States is dying at home after fifty seven years on the road. He and his wife recently marked their sixty first wedding anniversary. He suffers internal injuries and fractured ribs from a fall.
New York reports Mrs. George J. Gould is recovering well after an appendicitis operation. Her condition has shown steady improvement following the surgery.
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