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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
1
Weatherford Texas April 8 The article notes Texas can gain a new market for its corn as farmers reduce cotton acreage. Secretary H B Dorsey suggests leveraging early Texas corn production to supply markets when other states lack quantity, urging diversification and market-ready plans.
In St Petersburg financiers push for indemnity before peace talks, stalling negotiations between Russia and Japan. A fresh effort by French and English financial interests to mediate is rumored. In Dharamsala India an earthquake buries 470 Gurkha soldiers, with no chance of rescue.
A business gathering in Antonio honoring a prominent leader concluded with a presentation from the club through Nate Washer. The guest received a pair of solid silver spurs with gold buttons and ornaments as thanks for service. The event took place at the Menger Hotel, followed by a 7 o’clock proceedings in the evening.
The article notes increased corn acreage and the plan to establish a large glucose factory by the Goyer Alliance Refining Company based in Memphis Tennessee with operations at Belle Alliance Louisiana. It would consume about 10,000 bushels of corn daily throughout the year except November and December.
Vice President E S Peters of the Southern Cotton Association says rains delay planting by three weeks and boost boll weevil risk. He urges farmers to cut cotton acreage and plant corn sorghum millet and fodder crops, noting a 75 bushel per acre corn yield from late April planting and scarce corn observed from San Antonio to Hearne.
J R Williams, longtime Lake Charles resident, arrested on charges of robbing Hennigan's store in Merryville on March 31 with about $2000 taken. Deputy Louis Ford brought him to Lake Charles. bond set at $400. he returned to Singer where he has lived recently. Drug stores in Eagle Pass Texas and Diaz Mexico transferred to Lyman Drug Company stock firm with $10000 capitalization.
Herald correspondent reports the Khedival Theater burned in Alexandria Egypt after a circus performance. Several horses perished in the blaze. Loss estimated at 80000 dollars with no insurance.
United States Consul reports Turkey may permit electric railway and lighting in Damascus as plans are seriously considered. A 260000 dollar funding push under Ahmed Izzet Pasha and Mustafa Bey includes provincial council backing, signaling a potential shift in modernization.
In a vivid memory Flick recounts replacing Larry at second base for a week, describing the odd sensation of stepping into a role he had never played and his surprising success with no errors. He reflects on temporarily leaving his long outfield position for a sport unfamiliar to him.
In East Cambridge Massachusetts the back country farmer witness testifies in superior court. When asked why he recalls the year 1882 he explains he is certain since it was the year Ben Butler defeated Rob Bishop for governor.
An optical convention will meet in London in May under Dr R T Glazebrook F R S presidency. The aim is to unite those interested in optical matters and a sub committee will propose paper topics. An exhibition of scientific instruments manufactured in England is planned to display progress and spur further effort.
St Petersburg April 11. Rumors say Vice Admiral Rojestvensky may use cruisers Gromoboi Rostov Bogatyr to move toward the China Sea. Their deployment could threaten Admiral Togo and influence peace efforts between Russia and Japan amid the looming great naval clash.
Dr. Arthur T Hadley of Yale University arrived in New Orleans en route to Texas as part of a Southern campaign for Yale alumni. He will attend the Texas Yale alumni meeting in Dallas on April 13 and cites broad progress in education across the region including improvements in Negro education, with Memphis highlighted as a center.
Dispatches from the Caucasus describe a dire railroad situation with authorities afraid to run trains at night for fear of wrecks. The report portrays severe disruption and growing safety concerns across the railway network.
Richard Batte son of R L Batte a farmer and stock man two miles east of Cameron fell from his horse while penning a cow and sustained serious injuries. Dr Shaw cannot determine how badly he is hurt.
Baron Sueymatsu reports in the London Outlook that Russia seeks a large indemnity of 500 million dollars. The Saturday column notes the coinciding timing with Russian information and frames the demand as a major financial claim.
Col. B. 8. Peters of Calvert, visiting Houston, asserts actual and nationwide acreage cuts in cotton are real. He credits farmers for reduced supply, notes bears failed to push prices down, and says advanced warehouses and marketing will let farmers profit with twelve month selling windows.
Washington bulletin from the sick room last night reports no perceptible change in the condition of Senator Pel Sescater Pp. The physicians say he is holding his own against the serious bronchial pneumonia attack.
In Mason Texas Ernest Tinsley 3 son of J S and Mrs J S Tinsley died after swallowing carbolic acid found on top of a safe. His mother heard his screams and rushed him to physicians three miles away but he died shortly after.
Anton Lanshan, known for wheeling his wife and child in a perambulator while traveling the world, visited Temple on Friday and Saturday. He began in Vienna on September 12, 1900, and his travel papers claim about 25,000 miles covered.
Emperor William spent the day with his family and expressed pleasure at Prince Bitel’s full recovery. He sent a wireless thanks to the King of Italy for the reception he received aboard the Italian battleship Dandola and will depart by night for Corfu.
Atchison Kansas reports A B Symnes 73 a wholesale grocer was run over and killed by a locomotive in Hot Springs Arkansas. He is the father of Capt. A Rowan famed for delivering the message to Garcia during the Spanish American War.
D T J Hollander chosen by President Roosevelt to examine the fiscal condition of the Republic of Santo Domingo will sail soon for Santo Domingo aboard the cruiser Chattanooga.
John Hatfield of near Ponca City was struck by a Santa Fe flyer Saturday night, hurled fifty feet and killed instantly. His team escaped injuries.
Report from Jacksonville says a fire in Plant City last night burned two people to death. Names and details unavailable due to the Plant City telegraph office closing early.
The Central Texas Dental Society convened in Temple on Saturday with strong attendance from all districts. Members presented and discussed several notable papers during the program.
Clinton Willets recounts a Texas and Mexico hunting and health tour led by John T. Patrick backed by the Southern Pacific. The expedition gathers Elks, officials, and Northern capitalists, traversing Del Rio to camps with tents, wagons, and a diverse feast while courting investment and adventurous sport.
J. J. C. Howard, legislator from the Seventy first district, was shot and killed in a Clay County saloon by Telford Benge after a quarrel that seemed resolved. Benge fled the scene but later surrendered to authorities.
United States Judge Hunt schedules June 6 trial for R. M. Cobban and 53 others on charges of perjury and subornation in extensive Western Montana land frauds. Government alleges Cobban recruited indicted parties to take lands and transfer them to him, then to Senator W. A. Clark. suit also seeks recovery of lands from Clark.
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