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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
2
Washington Letter notes President Roosevelt Attorney General Bonaparte and Secretary Wilson decide that only straight whiskey may bear the name whiskey. Wiley supports purity and square deal. The Cuba situation looms as banks require stability for sugar crop loans and U.S. guardianship may continue beyond harvests.
Seguin expected to land a $40,000 creamery with several political and social items interwoven. From Governor Campbell vetoing the textbook bill to a basin of disasters and inaugurations, a broad sweep of events includes earthquakes in the Philippines, a Manila fire, Nagged by congestion, and a dozen notable notes on politics, weather, and public life.
Rumors say Governor Tom M. Campbell plans a bid for the U.S. Senate against Senator Charles A. Culberson. Bets are placed that Campbell will not reach the race.
In a sharp aside, Harriman dismisses claims about cats out of bags that never were in, suggesting a stronger handle on public disclosures than Hermann and Kellar. The remark frames a debate over truth and accountability in political theater.
A plea urges support for progress in public education. Advocates argue reform benefits students, communities, and future opportunities, warning against blanket opposition and calling for thoughtful, informed debate.
Atonzo STEEL of Mexia testified to the Texas senate on Friday about the battle of San Jacin. The only other survivor is Mr. Sparks of Rockdale.
Reports say a second called session of the legislature may convene to consider a law regulating the length of shirt tails. The chatter focuses on potential fashion control measures and legislative agenda implications.
A public appeal urges voters to support a May 4 special school tax election and emphasize the welfare of public schools through ballots. The message stresses civic duty and the impact on local education funding.
The 1908 platform will not demand ownership of railroads by the government. It outlines party positions on regulation and public policy without embracing nationalization.
Fire in Flatonia Texas at 5 am destroyed a brick shop owned by jeweler H Thulemeyer with stock insured only for 400 dollars. The adjoining Racket Store, occupied by H W Harrison, suffered about 1500 dollars in building damage with goods only moved and damaged, no loss reported.
Notice directs readers to Jno Baur’s new advertisement in this issue of Tuz Eacte, inviting attention to the promotional content and its placement within the paper.
J. R. Jasek, a nursery man from Novohrad, was in Moulton on Wednesday conducting business.
A list of new general laws set to take effect July 12 includes bills on game and pure food, anti lobby and red tape measures, juvenile court, anti free pass and anti nepotism, fire escape, escheated estates, anti blacklisting, anti cock fighting, incorrigible child, saloon regulation, state bank reserve, election law amendments, insolvent corporations, creation of the department of agriculture, adoption of children, jim crow car laws, desertion of children, city bank deposit contracts, writ extension to illicit establishments, medical college body requisition, and insurance certificate requirements.
Seven resolutions proposing constitutional amendments were passed by the Thirtieth legislature and will go to the people for confirmation. The first would permit organization of improvement districts in cities over 10 000 population.
The list outlines several ballot measures: a third amending the constitution to allow bonds and tax levies in county subdivisions for improvements. creation of a state printing office currently done by contract. salary hikes for the governor lieutenant governor and legislators. a home for wives and widows of Confederate soldiers. and creation of a department of agriculture and bureau of labor.
Texas patents granted this week and reported for Tae Eade by C. A. Snow and Co patent attorneys Washington D C include Harry Wing ren Genoa portable screen house Charles H Stephens Bartlett rail joint Peter J Scheib Ft Worth light reflecting device Arthur E Sadler Cuthbert cleaning apparatus Franz A Richter Dallas convertible table Levi W Norcross Ft Worth piano James T Lambert Chandler horse arrester Valcoure J LaBauve Houston trolley wire holder Joseph B Dan forth Goliad clamp Joseph J Cooper Farmersville stalk cutter James A Carney Vernon baling press
Hallettsville Texas April 19 District court adjourned after a five week term with total county cost of 1263.50. Eighteen criminal cases disposed: five convictions two acquittals and seven dismissals. Convictions included two for cattle theft one for forgery one for incest and one for assault with intent to murder. Public schools to close May 3 after eight months. County seeks bids on twenty four road scrapers for May term.
The following supporters provided financial assistance: Mrs. John Richter of Moulton, Jacob Tomasko of Moulton, Aug Seifert of Shiner, and Miss Augusta Selzer of Shiner.
A Posco Georgia reader lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for whooping cough in the family. The letter claims safety and effectiveness and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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