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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
1
An April 16 report from Chilpancingo describes a major quake that devastated the city and damaged surrounding areas. Telecommunication collapsed, panic spread, and Shilarpa near Guerrero was also destroyed. Population figures and church leadership are noted, with ongoing aftershocks hindering relief efforts.
A sermonette recounts Jephthah’s rash vow to the Lord and the tragic result as he wins conquest then faces the loss of his daughter. It notes the dangers of vows made impulsively and the need for true understanding of God.
Ephthah is welcomed back by the people after returning from the land of Tob. The crowd shows trust and expects leadership to guide them to victory against Ammon.
Mothers are invited to bring their infants to the First Christian Bible School in Jacksonville Florida where many women attend who might stay home otherwise. At a small Methodist church in Verona New Jersey a nursery has been opened and several young women assist with the babies while mothers attend Sunday worship.
A London menagerie demonstrates a crab eating raccoon and explains how its diet shifted from fruit to crustaceans. The article notes the animal’s curiosity and problem solving with steps of observation washing and testing food, suggesting broader ideas about instinct and dietary experiments in nature.
The article notes U S municipal debts total about 1.6 billion dollars far exceeding debts of the federal government and all states. It highlights New York’s share, contributing roughly one quarter after sinking fund deductions.
A state geologist office statement released Monday says the current disturbance is of world shaking variety and will be felt at seismograph stations across the country and in Europe, perhaps globally.
Mrs. T. T. Tissue, shot by her husband Saturday evening, revived to declare Tissue did the shooting and swore a statement. She says he threw the gun in the creek and rubbed her blood on his shirt to support his tale. Local mood grows tense. Judge Lynch rumored. Orange Rifles guard the jailed Tissue in Newton.
Henry Cannony, about 22, a black cook, was shot and killed Monday morning in Smithville Texas. W. J. Ledbetter, restaurant proprietor, surrendered and was admitted to $1,000 bail after an examining trial. Ledbetter testified he acted in self defense as Cannony advanced with a butcher knife.
Notaries who did not file during the regular session must wait two years. A number have applied for commissions since Friday, but law requires appointments to occur only at the regular session.
A boiler exploded at the Lemon Lumber Company mill in Lemonville injuring Engineer Bob Mosely. The blast left him severely scalded, with injuries described as serious and very painful but not life threatening.
Gainesville Texas was shaken Monday when a newborn baby was found in a suitcase left on the city outskirts. Authorities investigated the mysterious discovery as residents waited for further details about the infant and potential guardians.
In San Marcos Texas Mayer Porte issues a decree outlawing all unmuted dogs or roaming at large due to hydrophobia symptoms among animals. The order targets dogs without muzzles and imposes action against roaming pets to curb the outbreak.
The piece argues that government tend to view municipal resources as unlimited and debt as harmless. It notes most debt funds buildings streets and parks while deficits fund administration. It praises constitutional limits on debt and warns without them annual indebtedness could exceed 100 million dollars.
Pure gold withstands ordinary temperatures and acids. it also lends its stability to copper and silver in alloys. Twelve karat gold resists nitric acid and air, though copper may oxidize during annealing. A gold platinum mix in a crucible often fails to solidify uniformly, with excess platinum separating from the alloy.
A reflection from the Western School Journal on comparing past and present education. It urges respect for ancestral schools while recognizing progress from the tallow candle era to electric light and slower early transportation to today’s rapid advances.
A Baltimore American cartoon caption notes that women voters reveal their true nature as cats and often scratch the ticket in politics. The quip playfully critiques female participation and voting habits with a sly animal metaphor.
The Texas House ordered printing of committee statements for the differential question. The legislature approved a bill for the State Penitentiary Board to borrow 150000 from the state fund to extend the Rusk rail line. Governor Campbell signed the foreign or domestic corporation penalties bill. A watch gift to Speaker Love marks eighteen pages of resolutions. Dallas charter bill signed. Several conference reports adopted. Senate considered a printing amendment but it failed. Multiple bills on taxes, corporate oversight, notes, deputies, and telegraph regulation advanced or discussed.
The Senate stood at ease during enrollment of bills and intermittently signed legislation. It concurred with Howse amendments to Looney's bill requiring 50 percent of capital stock paid at incorporation with the remainder in two years. A proposed concurrent resolution to call a constitutional convention for popular election of U.S. senators failed for lack of unanimous consent due to Senator Smith's objection.
In Austin a special session opens with twenty seven new bills on the floor for consideration. Most are revised tax and revenue measures from the regular session, authored by the same lawmakers. Highlights include property tax listing, county officer fees, franchise and intangible asset taxes, assessment rules, and the appointment of a Texas court stenographer.
In Austin the special session will test its ability to reform Texas taxation and curb a costly judiciary. Governor Campbell has placed judiciary reform high on the agenda, aiming to ease the state's fiscal burden and gain recognition for meaningful change.
Austin report lists nine measures claimed as achievement by the labor lobby. Included are the Hamilton 16 hour bill the full crew bill the electric headlight bill the employes contract bill the anti blacklist bill and a constitutional amendment proposal.
The Partners' Union plans a detailed publication listing every House and Senate bill affecting agriculture. It will print thousands of copies to provide wide publicity and reveal the legislative actions impacting farmers.
The Dallas charter bill was signed by Governor Campbell today in Austin Texas, finalizing the legislation for the city government framework. The move confirms state approval of the Dallas charter and its administrative provisions.
In Austin the Senate listing nine members answered roll call this morning and only forty in the House at 5 PM. Both bodies adjourned with no session today, awaiting quorum. Governor to wait for readiness. Weeks unlikely to yield new legislation before San Antonio festival peak.
Austin announces the governor signed multiple bills. Key actions include creating the Blossom independent school district and the Maude and Estelline independent districts. Also amending the Galveston charter and establishing new road and ad valorem tax provisions across counties.
Senator G Willacy spent Sunday in Corpus Christi Texas and OO Hon J T Canales passed through en route to Brownsville.
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