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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
2
The Moulton Eagle year 1901 notes weekly Saturday editions served by mail for one dollar per year. It mentions post office delivery in Moulton Texas and includes typical masthead details from a small town newspaper.
The Southern Pacific railroad was sold to Union Pacific. Alvis ships large strawberry crops. A jury in the Geo. Houston murder case in Gonzales returned not guilty. Dirt was broken last week for the Gonzales cotton mill and work will be rushed to completion. The cost is slated at 47000 dollars.
Galveston Tribune notes a proposed law to double pay for members of Congress, arguing prosperity can be driven by legislation.
A quote notes that a man may work hard or wait for business, but true trade requires effort while praising the United States mint as the sole business that can generate money without advertising. It reflects sentiment about advertising and government currency.
The Elgin Leader debuts under George C. Staples and Ben L Grimes as a six column, neatly printed paper well patronized by local business men and filled with engaging reading.
Henry E. Youtsey received a life term after conviction in the Governor Gobel assassination case. He proclaimed innocence, claiming perjury under base subordination. The pension bill in Congress totals 145 million dollars, nearly the entire federal expenses. The piece notes broader frauds and cites Robt. J. Ingersoll praising women's unwavering devotion and love as a universal force.
A Dallas man was sentenced to life imprisonment last week for the burning death of Pete Bean. The article also notes strong public sentiment that all involved should be hanged. A Corsicana pipeline bulletin lowers heavy petroleum prices, risking local oil development as Beaumont geyser drives the price drop.
Johnson County Review notes Sliver Duck of Shell City Missouri gave each of his three children ten thousand dollars as Christmas gifts. The piece praises his generosity and calls him a prudent, feathered patriarch while he remains alive.
The disease in the state shows no improvement and grows more serious despite efforts to stamp it out. Though not currently severe in form, authorities urge vigorous measures to check its spread.
The report notes Emperor William at forty one as subjects celebrate. It adds common praise for the thrifty, thorough, jovial German character across society and work, highlighting the big framed man with strong voice.
Citizens in Colorado county accuse relief administrators of unequal disaster aid after September storm. They contend their county, though less damaged, has received no relief dollars yet. The public grievance highlights funding inequities across counties.
In 1898 the U S paid Spain 20 million for an option on war in the Philippines and has since pursued a costly conflict. The Senate ratified an extra 100 thousand for Cibutu and Cagayan, raising annual war costs to over 100 million. The New York World questions the nation’s appetite to continue the war.
The Farm and Ranch notes the average U S army colonel earns about 3500 dollars annually and can buy necessities from the government at very low rates compared with civilian prices. The Colorado Citizen remarks these officers, after serving, might be recognized for their service but many never received a salary.
A New York speculator raised cotton prices above 12 cents on Monday and is pushing the staple by express to fill orders. The move aligns with farmers preparing to plant, aiming to flood the market and force prices down to their lowest point.
A Yoakum Times opinion criticizes chronic complainers who demand coverage yet refuse to write their own pieces. It argues decent newspapers should avoid personal roasts and uphold a constructive mission, calling out those who sign others’ work to justify attacks.
Halletsville notes report St Valentines mask ball plans for Moulton youths. Major W R McCutcheon hosted a chafing dish gathering. New cottages arise and garden fences get fresh pig holes. Yoakum strike tensions trigger a peace bond for O B Glover. Beef cattle shipped to St Louis, and a murder trial postponement from Bastrop to San Antonio. City council approves water rules and a new street. Reverend J T Jenkins preaches to large audiences. Property transfers and marriage licenses listed with amounts and parties.
Several families report flu like illness in Wied. Frank Kallus left for Audersville. Road overseer Rud Kablich worked last Monday. About 30 attended the masquerade ball at Witting. A mask ball is planned next Saturday in Wied. Mrs J Costanek died after lagrippe and pneumonia. funeral at Smuthers Creek cemetery. Trains changed times last Sunday. City Band played at the Witting musk hall Saturday night.
Sickness lingers in families as the flu spreads through the area. Local social life includes a ball at Dickson's Schoolhouse and gatherings at Bunges School and Shiner. Visitors stop by from Marine and Baursville, with teachers and farmers active in plowing and schooling. A cave stored watermelon keeps fruit fresh in winter, per a Stanhope Iowa farmer and local paper.
A campaign in New York aims to transfer $65,000 collected for a permanent Dewey arch to the Navy branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association. A proposed $2,400,000 building funded by Miss Helen Trould is mentioned, with hopes the Dewey arch fund will be redirected. The Dewey arch project is regarded as dead.
Naturally Fulton County is noted as the only Pennsylvania county without a railroad within its borders and among a few remaining counties it still votes Democratic.
Grace's Position mentions B K Bruce and the widow of a former senator now heading a department in Alabama. The New South Wales old age pension bill passes all stages and will take effect January 1. It grants 26 pounds per year to residents 65+ with 25 years in the colony, reduced by income, with couples eligible for 10 pounds 10s. Administration falls to district boards appointed by the governor.
A proposal to install a stained glass window in Worcester Cathedral honoring Izaak Walton overlooks Walton's grave. The plan aims to honor the writer and biographer within the cathedral setting.
Marion Crawford is praised as highly talented among present day writers with broad accomplishments in learning culture and physical prowess. He is regarded as the most prolific and far ahead of contemporaries in the mechanical demands of authorship, though exact book counts are unknown.
The famous Mrs Tom Thumb now 60 remains active though remarried to Count Magri, said to be her first lover who was set aside for General Tom Thumb whom she wed in 1868. Known earlier as Lavinia Warren, she was born as Miss Grump in Middl eboro Mass.
Five of the nine justices are described as tobacco chewers. During the Washington centennial celebration, the chief justice and associates visited a house but were not offered cigars or snuff. The dignified justices in black gowns looked around, then left to the lobby to smoke.
The leading candidate for speaker of the Minnesota house of representatives is profiled as a self made man who rose from poverty after losing both feet one hand and part of another in a Minnesota blizzard.
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