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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1904
Page
2
A report from Washington states President Roosevelt and President Diaz will meet in San Antonio next May. Congress assembles Monday with little legislative business expected in the first week.
A New York woman and mother of seventeen children never has to call on the Sunday school when she wants to go picnicking. Agricultural department reports show the total cotton bale production for 1904-05 reached 12,162,000.
A Moult on man lamented his troubles and his wife asked for a winter hat. He is now described as a confirmed infidel. The World’s Fair outcomes note Texas exhibitors earning sixty nine silver medals and 136 bronze medals, totaling 211 prizes for Texas.
The cruiser Tennessee was successfully launched at Cramp's shipyard Saturday. The ship costs about 4 659 000 dollars and ranks among the finest vessels in the United States navy.
A fanny man whispered of a well known man beating his wife. He claimed the incident occurred fifteen minutes yesterday morning with the fire built in the stove before she woke.
The Paria Advocate notes the coming Republican majority may reach 116 seats, far from the record 133 in 1894, while the Democratic party endures with some observers suggesting it still survives despite losses.
Porfirio Diaz began a sixth year in his uninterrupted presidency of Mexico Friday marking the start of his 25th year in office. He has held the post since 1876 with only four years absent when he declined the office.
The piece argues both sides of labor disputes harm the public, noting higher rent when workers win higher wages and higher costs when operators refuse living wages. It calls the situation intolerable and urges a remedy, criticizing the average American for passive acceptance.
The German Theater troupe of New York directed by Prof Rudolf Doering performed two plays at the Sau & Will Moore Institute in Moulton last week. On Wednesday they staged Reichsadler und Sternenbanner Imperial Eagle and the Stars and Stripes to enthusiastic crowds and high praise. On Thursday they presented Der Herr Senator a laughable comedy to a well attentive audience and strong laughter. The Moulton Juvenile band contributed to the program.
Prof Duering and troupe return to Moulton on Friday January 6 1905 to present the drama Reichsadler und Sternen banner. The event promises a theatrical program by the visiting company.
The dispatch notes fire department plans for new uniforms at 6400 dollars and a week in Yoakum for recruiting by Sergeant R D Jones. Cattle feeders J H Appelt and Colonel R B Allen report herds, court adjourns to December 19, and resignations in county positions. Legislative applicants and examiners listed with school board actions and teacher certificates results.
Program outlines proper classification and promotion of pupils, plans for professional visits, securing a school library, and a county supplement. The institute will be held at Moulton on December 10 with invites to teachers trustees and patrons. postponement possible in bad weather.
Honor Roll lists readers who contributed since the last report. Joe Biedermann of Burlington, Louis Bruns of Gonzales, Aug Windmeyer of Moulton, Emil Buendel of Yorktown, J. W. Crouch of Moulton, Andrew Schumann of Moulton, Henry Balhorn of Moulton are named.
Halletsville reports the county court convened for the winter term with an unusually light docket. Only six civil cases are listed, and just one has been filed in the past three months.
The state canvassing board finished tabulating presidential electors with figures labeled 1904. Comparisons show theater figures for 1904, 1900, and 1896. Party tallies appear Democratic 167200 and 267337. Republican 50308 and 121173. Populist 8035 and 20976. Prohibition 45244. Socialist 421 left as a fragment.
Washington scientists attend El Paso irrigation congress where 8000 invitations were issued and President Diaz sends musicians. Gifford Pinchot advocates forestry work while Newell reports on irrigation efforts. Secretary White notes frost hardy orange hybrids crossing Indian River stock with Japanese hedge. New varieties promise five to six degree frost tolerance and will be distributed to Southern nurserymen and growers after several winters of testing.
Dying Postmaster General J M Tyner in Washington and Texas post offices plus 717 rural tree delivery routes. Cotton king W P Brown appeals to the South to hold cotton. Inside Inn sold for 90000, hotel cost 450000. General Joe Wheeler in Mexico receives honors. South Texas Grain elevator destroyed. loss 100000. Marlin to host carnival December 8 with races stock exhibits and more. Immigrants in fiscal year total 812870 with 549100 males and 263770 females. assets valued at 20894383. World’s Fair buildings sale to Chicago wrecking firm for 386000. Gregorio Cortez moved to Columbus awaiting appeals. State Revenue Agent cites property value around 1077000000 and possible growth with proper taxation. Victoria Business Men's Association seeks Guadalupe river navigation with estimated clearing cost 42000.
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