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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
The article recalls an Irish figure whose actions in the late 17th century nearly drew England into a third major conflict. It highlights diplomacy, regional power plays, and the fragile balance of loyalty among Irish factions during a tense period.
Edward Weager Condon an Irishman connected with the Washington supervising architect's office is in San Antonio to estimate repairs at the post office. He spent eleven years in a Portsmouth dungeon under a death sentence and was released after American pressure. He recounts harsh imprisonment and family efforts to secure his freedom during the late 19th century.
Milam County Chairman John M. Sharp an attorney formerly of Cameron and ex partner of M J Bass claim agent of Santa Fe of this city committed suicide at 5 o clock yesterday evening in his hotel room cutting his throat from ear to ear with a razor after days of despondency. No one was present when the tragedy occurred. He had been in bed.
San Antonio railroad yards and terminal facilities are unable to handle the volume of incoming freight. Cars linger three to five days before delivery to consignors. The Business Men's Club plans to petition the railroad commission over the congestion.
A mother can treat croup at home with half a pint of raw linseed oil if a doctor is unavailable. A dose is half a teaspoon to a full teaspoon if choking, acting to loosen bowels then cause vomiting without throat soreness, usually relieving the child and aiding sleep.
Home nurses are told beef tea must extract nearly all nutriment from beef. Use 1 lb fresh gravy beef with 1 pint water and salt, soak overnight, simmer five hours without boiling, strain, then pound and sieve the residue into the tea for added fiber and albumen.
The dado offers a cost effective wall treatment by refreshing only the lower wall section. It maintains a furnished look in hallways and stairwells, where space feels large and needs visual division without new furniture.
A chocolate pudding recipe that remains good on reheating includes sugar milk flour egg butter baking powder and melted chocolate. Steam the batter for one hour. For sauce beat two eggs with sugar and vanilla.
A brief note laments the omnipresence of plaid in fashion and home decor warning that its popularity may lead to fading appeal. The writer suggests plaid should stay within tasteful limits to avoid an early decline.
The Salvation Army announces plans to establish two major colonies in Texas aiming to expand social services. Local officials, church partners, and relief groups will coordinate housing, job training, and outreach programs to assist families and veterans.
National Salvation Army officers intend to establish two Gulf Coast colonies in Texas this year. A committee will visit San Antonio to inspect sites and begin purchasing land with cash from the national reserve fund. Each colony aims to house at least 1,000 families with sober, industrious residents, paying for homes through easy terms as they complete payments.
Beaumont Texas Hon R A Greer of Green Nall says title to the canal right of way has been adjusted. He expects the attorney general in Washington to accept the tithe this week and the canal will be formally turned over to the government making Port Arthur a port of entry under the existing agreement.
Houston Texas reports the St Paul Methodist church contract let to J W Slaughter Construction Co and Theo Beilharz of Dallas for about 175000. Project at Milam street and McGowan avenue will take more than a year to finish and is described as a superb pure classic design with thorough appointments.
Representative Thomas Be Love of Dallas plans to introduce a bill in the coming legislature to set the saloon license at 2500 dollars per year for Dallas and statewide large cities. Backers say the move will curb residence district saloons and reduce and redefine business district taverns.
Augusta Diggs testified forenoon of the Powell murder trial recounting a chain of observations. She described Felix Powell Monk Gibson and Henry Howard implicated in the Conditt killings and warned she would be harmed if she testified.
Albert T. Patrick, convicted of murdering William M. Rice, has filed for clemency with Governor Higgins seeking a life sentence. The petition, drawn in Sing Sing, argues the case medically and legally. Higgins will not act until after the U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Judges J W Doremus and A G Board of Bryan Texas filed suit forfeit the Bryan Water Ice Light and Power Company franchise and contracts. The complaint says the firm failed to supply adequate water and to provide the city and customers with good and efficient service.
A farmer from ten miles outside Houston carried nearly $500 into town and reported the theft occurred near a dark alley as he traveled with a woman. The money, once banked in his sock, is missing and the woman is held at the police station on charges of stealing $490.
In San Bernardino California doctors in Barstow treat Walter Scott known as Scotty after he returned from a desert trip with his wife and friends. He suffered a hydrophobia bite from a skunk and a severe shoulder wound from a pet coyote. His condition remains critical and the case is closely watched.
The Century announces a striking 1907 lineup with abundant fiction and color art. early issue features Theodore Roosevelt on literature and history, a Taft Panama Canal piece in color, and E W Scripture on The German Emperors Voice. Contributions come from top figures of the day.
Herkimer New York telegram from Chester Gillette's mother in Denver urges courage and trust and says she wired attorneys to appeal the case. She plans to be at Chester and his father’s side for the next trial. San Antonio Texas reports a land sale near Nueces county with 24,000 acres open for colonization at 10 dollars per acre.
The Salvation Army organizes a city wide drive for a Christmas dinner for the poor. Officers stand at key corners placing pots for donations with a sign Keep the pot boiling reminding the public to aid the needy this season.
Goldthwaite Texas Tom Hamilton a merchant and gun man for Star was seriously hurt on the streets Wednesday when his team frightened he fell from the wagon and it passed over his body causing serious internal injuries.
Taylor Texas reports 275 bales of cotton marketed from farmers wagons on Wednesday. The season totals reach 52574 bales, reflecting strong farm receipts as the move continues in Taylor.
Campbell wins a decisive victory in the gubernatorial race with a broad margin, securing the governor-elect position. He faces a markedly reduced field of opponents and begins transition planning amid strong public support.
Austin Tex. reports that Governor elect Campbell will fill many posts with an anxious wait for vacancies. Incumbents like Capt. W. R. Davis and Dr. Maxwell face possible changes while others seek reappointment or new roles in the asylum system and revenue service. The peniten tiary leadership also shifts to a new regime as A. M. Barton known as Gus is named private secretary.
AN INVENTOR DEAD. San Antonio Texas—Telegram reports the death last Wednesday in New York of Alfredo Flores a well known inventor of San Antonio. Flores born and raised here. devised many devices including a compartment trunk fireproof furniture for offices and opera houses and a power motor. His health kept him in the city. he was married with wife and child at his bedside.
Washington debate over a joint resolution by Senator Cullom proposes a six year presidential term and ban on re election for both the president and the vice president, aiming to amend the constitution.
Arthur Green, a Black man, is jailed on murder charges for killing Turner Bennett at the county road camp near Lillian after a dispute. Bennett was struck with an ax and died soon after. Turkey sickness noted in Weimar as prices falter.
A 15 year old boy named Brown was bound over to await grand jury action for the theft of watches and pistols. He was taken to the Sountze jail.
Lawton Oklahoma reports 5212 bids received to date for the Big Pasture lands, with more than a thousand bids coming in on a single day.
An acetylene gas plant supplying light to the Mexia post office exploded after an oversupply of gas formed, resulting in total wreckage of the plant with no injuries reported.
San Antonio dispatch reports Sheriff John To bin travels to Victoria to testify in the trials of Monk Gibson and Felix Powell, with proceedings anticipated to focus on presented evidence and witness statements.
Reports from Monterey arrive of a fatal accident at the Avino mines in Laredo reporting twelve Mexican miners dead after a flood of water swept the lower shaft. Investigators will probe the site to determine cause and responsibility.
In Cameron Texas a toy engine incident caused a boiler blast badly scalding two boys, one fatally. Sons of J McGuire and John Lewis and Harry Harris were playing when hot water spilled, with the Harris boy near death and the Lewis boy likely to recover. All families reside in Corinth community south of Buckholts.
Senate introduces bill by Senator Overman to raise Mrs Stonewall Jacksons pension from 8 to 25 dollars monthly for her husbands Mexican War service. Affidavit shows income under 1000 dollars yearly. supporters expect approval.
Mrs William Seng of 605 Avenue B San Antonio was assaulted and robbed by a Black man as she walked home from shopping. She fainted after a chest blow and her purse containing $16 and valuables was taken. no arrests have been made.
Fort Worth, Texas news reports vint Morris a Rogers farmer aged about 70 robbed of 880 dollars. The theft occurred around 1 am Saturday while he slept in a chair car of the Santa Fe train being pulled over the International and Great Northern between Taylor and Atlantic Dunetion stations. Police are investigating with a crew on the case.
Judge George C. O'Brien urges Beaumont to open a road into Orange County and place a ferry or bridge at the Neches River. He says the project promises greatest benefit and will contribute $1,000 and provide right of way free if others fund the rest.
Fire destroyed Holbrook's club room and the McMurray Lumber Company yard in Llano. The Holbrook building and stock were insured for 500 dollars each with Hamburg Bremen. The McMurray yard suffered about 8 000 dollars in losses, insured for 4 000 with New York Underwriters.
A column of contabulary troops engaged a band of Pulajanes between La Paz and Tarragona on Leyte on December 5. Four soldiers were killed and eight wounded including Lieut. R. P. Yates Jr whose wounds are not serious. Thirty Pulajanes were killed and wounded and captured. Details of the fight have been received.
Two earthquakes struck San Luis Obispo at 10 40 PM lasting over thirty seconds. The tremors were felt in Santa Maria Guisdampe Gayusas and Cambria with no damage reported or injuries.
Saratoga Texas reports a large new well along with growing optimism. The Southern Pacific Sunday edition notes a thousand barrel output from a shallow sand and accelerating production trends.
The Caldwell Texas city council held a regular meeting and announced a change in the city attorney office. Russell Bowyer was named city attorney succeeding W. M. Hilliard who had recently been elected county attorney.
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