13 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
1
Paul proudly displays his eight foot castnet woven of sea island. He toils nights for mullet and a Mississippi Gulf cottage. He wins Bébé and the old man's consent with a deed and a dream, while the moon lights the gulf.
A boy playing near the Serpentine on Christmas Day fell into the water. An Irish laborer named Pat jumped in fully clothed to save him. A observing lady praised him, and Pat quipped that at court he once got one month while a mate got two.
A short reflective aphorism notes how pride distorts self view splitting behavior into two types. One man becomes ridiculous when ego runs wild while another fails to present himself clearly due to stubborn vanity. The saying highlights humility as a remedy.
Frisco interests buy into Kirby Lumber and will move its output on Frisco rails. Plans include extending from Paris along the Trinity to Houston and Sabine Pass to haul 800000 tons yearly, signaling Morgan backing and a major Texas railroad shift.
In Dallas, reports conflict over labor tensions between the Builders’ Exchange and the Building Trades Council. Trades council says about half carded workers are on fair jobs while few on unfair ones toil. exchanges claim staffing is sufficient and more workers will come.
The mandamus suit Amador Sanchez vs. Webb County collector to compel issuing 175 poll tax receipts was postponed again in district court yesterday morning. A final hearing is anticipated today ahead of the April city election.
Jury in Fifty third district court awarded the plaintiff $10,000 in damages for forcible ejection from a train near Meeil by the railroad. The case had a prior trial with the same outcome.
An underdog earns public sympathy but is not favored to win or receive bets. Experts caution against wagering on uncertain outcomes and emphasize prudent wagering.
The state treasurer received 100 909 dollars this evening from tax collectors to credit to the general revenue fund. Receipts from this source this month are estimated at 2 000 000 dollars.
Seguin reports H. L. Morgan, a longtime local grocer, filed a deed of assignment today. Assets amount to 600 dollars with liabilities listed at 90 dollars.
Austin Texas. The house finance committee completed the general appropriation bill excluding university and Agricultural and Mechanical college items and permanent improvements. Excluding these, the first year appropriation totals 2 300 000 dollars.
A woman believes the secret lacks value and is not worth preserving. Her stance reflects a stance against secrecy and indicates openness or concern about the information's significance.
A bill introduced by Mr. Boyd, House finance chair, proposes lithographed State of Texas refunding bonds of 1000 each totaling 288000. They would date Jan 1 1904 run 40 years with a five year redemption option. Interest to be set later payable in New York or Austin.
General Carl Schurz urges that war between the United States and Germany would be an incalculable calamity. He says there is no real difference worth risking ancient friendship and calls any suggestion of war criminal and idiotic. He warns against agitating the public with such notions.
The cruiser Prairie near New York will sail before week’s end carrying 300,000 in gold to be distributed among ships in Southern waters. Funds transfer to the battleship Kearsage at Galveston and supply of ammunition for Massachusetts, Indiana, Illinois, and Kearsage accompany the voyage. The Prairie also departs with 300 apprentices bound for the training ship Hartford.
The Texas Railroad Commission issued an order requiring the construction of a depot at Lovelace on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line on or before April 15, 1903.
The cotton mill committee tasked with stock solicitation reports strong encouragement and expects to raise the required 100000 dollars without difficulty in Ennis Texas.
In Hillsboro Texas saloon operators pledge to quit by Wednesday night and accept the local option law. Some plan to start new ventures or leave town while opponents claim a court of appeals ruling in Dallas reversed their position.
An effort will be made to have the jurisdiction of the county court of Polk county restored. The action aims to reestablish county-level authority over certain proceedings and timelines within the Polk county legal framework.
John L. Sullivan former boxing champion was discharged as a bankrupt after filing on November 28. He stated liabilities of 2658 dollars all unsecured and assets of 60 dollars in clothing.
Martin McNeill son of Mrs T P McNeill of near Lagrarto Live Oak county died yesterday after a horse fell with him Thursday evening causing injuries that led to his death.
New Jersey incorporated Mermentau Oil Company with $200,000 capital begins oil drilling on the Broussard place near Lake Arthur in Lake Charles. The firm is led by New York rice men with Howard Ackerman as general manager.
A dispute in town over a proposed project falters as critics fail to gain support. Public officials remain cautious while opponents voice concerns about costs and impact on nearby residents. Community leaders urge calm and constructive debate to move forward.
The Texas legislature advances efforts to fulfill campaign pledges amid policy debates and committee actions. Members emphasize fiscal restraint, education funding, and border security priorities as they shape upcoming sessions.
Members denounce a scheme to purchase the Alamo as a grave scandal. The Twenty-eighth Texas Legislature shows strong support for Galveston platform demands including grade raising, child labor prohibition, standard textbooks, and textile and manual training schools.
A Texas reader describes using iodoform mixed with ashes to kill boll weevils on cotton and in the yard. He reports three weevils dying within seconds after exposure in a bottle and suggests cheap iodoform can be applied in bags tied to equipment to poison cotton as it is cultivated. He notes the weevil dislikes the odor of iodoform and advocates wider use.
County judge orders February 21 election to decide if county seat stays at Tex Line or moves to Dalhart. Tex Line sits near the west line while Dalhart lies on the south. about four-fifths of residents live in or near Dalhart.
Railroads paid 1 percent of gross passenger earnings to the Texas comptroller for the quarter ending December 31, 1902. Kansas Southern reported earnings of 5196.55 with tax 51.99 while Pecos and Northern posted earnings of 5807.44 with tax 53.07.
Weatherford Texas the Weather ford cotton mill conducted its first run Saturday evening. Some machinery not yet received prevented full yarn production but existing equipment functioned admirably. Managers expect the remaining machines within days and anticipate a full start up with strong pre existing orders.
San Angel Texas reports spring car shipments booked with J J Hassard 50 cars on April 10 J S Todd 150 cars on April 13. J W Thornton sold 22 saddle horses to C Hazelstein. Val Verde Land and Cattle Co sold 5000 steers aged 3 8 and 4 years to Baldridge Bros for the Territory.
In Lake Charles Louisiana the grand jury indicted Albert Arville for manslaughter after he killed a man at a dance near Kinder. The body of W A Kirkwood who killed Tom Smythe of Houston on a street here last April was discharged by the grand jury.
In Brownwood a group of businessmen has organized a business league to undertake public enterprises. The initiative aims to promote local development and coordinate community initiatives through joint ventures and civic projects.
Belton Texas becomes a Carnegie library recipient after Mrs P Hammersmith petitioned for a 10000 dollar grant. The New Century club reviewed an application, which yielded a favorable reply and the formation of a Carnegie library association open to all residents.
Hillsboro observers note rising interest as the local option law nears effect. Unless stayed by injunction, the law takes effect on the specified lith day when Judge Hill files the election notice and publication in county records. A rehearing request seeks Supreme Court or federal relief.
Hearne area farmers believe early maturing cotton seed offers protection from boll weevils and pests. Many have already secured seed from other regions. Corn planting plans show acreage rising from 33 1/3 to about 50 percent over last year.
At 150 feet on the Morris farm ten miles south of Corpus Christi drillers report a two foot mud layer rich in thick oil. Oil appears on the mud surface and further investigation is planned immediately.
Weatherford Texas Parker county teachers institute adopted a resolution asking the legislature to reenact a uniform textbook law and to appoint the textbook commission from practical public school men.
About 1000 bales of cotton remain to be shipped in Italy, bringing the total to roughly 6000 bales. The update signals ongoing exports and larger supply toward the milestone.
In Seguin Texas the experimental irrigation plant under Captain Fitch was tested on Saturday and proved successful. The system irrigates 360 acres of bottom land within half a mile of the city, expanding irrigation potential for the area.
Bryan Texas directors of the Central Texas Fair association met to fix the dates for the next fair, scheduled for August 18, 19, and 21.
Tax records from Hunt and Greenville Texas show about 12000 collected Saturday January 31 the last day of poll tax grace. The office notes this as the largest single day collection to date and the collector deposited 23.00 into the treasury from recent work.
Louise notes pneumonia is very prevalent in this section with two deaths recently reported, highlighting health concerns and the local impact on families.
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