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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
A Mississippi mob in Brookhaven abducted an unidentified Black man accused of killing a policeman in Oakvale. They attempted to hang him but yielded to crowd pressure and dispersed after restraining the lassoed suspect. A witness said the slain officer’s name was tied to a Dec. 10 case as Coot Autman.
Fred Sweeney, 38, a section hand with no known relatives in Fort Worth, was found in his room at Fifteenth and Jones streets with a 32 caliber pistol bullet in the forehead. Justice of the Peace T J Maben ruled the death a suicide after viewing the remains. The body lies in state with Undertaker Robertson in charge.
A nitroglycerine mishap at a St. Louis Oil Company lease in Glenn Pool near Tulsa causes destruction of the well and rig. Two wagons shattered, bystanders flee injured by debris, fire erupts, fears oil tanks may be sealed. Reported loss about $10,000.
Orange Box Manufacturing Company has started the Orange plant with Sam J. Smith in charge after relocating from Waco. The operation shows a promising start with many orders and plans to expand into crates, fruit packages, veneers, and inexpensive furniture as output reaches full capacity.
Figures from the Business Men's Club secretary show San Antonio real estate transfers last year totaling 11,023,304.95 dollars, up from 6,941,878.16 the year before, a gain of 4,081,926.79 dollars. Real estate men predict continued activity in the coming year despite a temporary flurry.
In Clarksville Texas over 1000 ancient coins were unearthed by dogs hunting rats under an old building on the Sutton farm, twenty miles north of the city. The coins, found by J M Crane, superintendent, are badly corroded and it is unclear if they are gold or silver. Dr J Foster owns the farm.
North and south bound passenger trains on the Mexican International Railway collided head on at Perla near Reata Junction Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. The Tuesday train did not arrive and no one was hurt.
The Taloga Oklahoma postoffice was robbed Monday night of 300 dollars. The safe was not blown and is believed left unlocked at closing. No robber crews have been found.
Onion sales more than doubled, driving total transactions over half a million dollars as markets show strong demand and traders report robust activity across regional outlets.
The South Texas Truck Growers Association meeting in San Antonio elected officers led by Harry Landa as president and Fred Warren as first vice president. Roy Campbell, the sales manager, reported 1907 net receipts of 503 314.63 with growers receiving 478 204.18 after deductions. The group urged freight rate reductions and required competitive bids for crate manufacturers. Campbell also shared his Canary Islands seed trip and received thanks for his services.
Major J F McIndoe of the Army Corps and President R P Clark of Bowers Southern Dredging Company toured Port Arthur to inspect the Sabine Lake canal. They reported injunctions lifted, dredges to proceed, and expectations that the canal will be finished within three weeks. The canal measures ten feet deep, 100 feet bottom width, and 170 feet at the top.
San Antonio report notes Judge Dwyer in the Thirty-Seventh District Court during Monday’s grand jury charge urged firm enforcement of the Baskin-McGregor liquor law. It is the first grand jury convened since the liquor lid was lifted Sunday, drawing public attention to potential outcomes.
Celia White, a Negro woman, stabbed a man in a Beaumont saloon on Monday night. The wound, over the heart, was serious and may prove fatal. White fled and had not been captured at last reports.
Prospects are encouraging for early resumption of several Orange plants closed late 1907. By the 10th the Yellow Pine paper mill Orange rice mill and Miller Link Lumber mill are expected to operate again. Slade logging camps at Quigley to restart, restoring log trains on the Orange and Northwestern railroad and offering work to hundreds idle for weeks.
Immigrants from Europe reached Lake Charles from New Orleans on Wednesday. They carry small sacks and few dollars seeking saw mill work, lured by the State department of agriculture amid mills operating on reduced hours and widespread unemployment in the region.
San Antonio will host a naval recruiting station from January 13 to January 16. The city has long contributed to the Navy and the prospect of a long cruise in Asiatic waters is expected to boost enlistments beyond the usual quota.
San Antonio reports a dam ages suit filed by the Law and Order League against Sereno Sano malt dealer at 216 South Santa Rosa avenue for permitting a guitar and an accordion to be played in his saloon. This is the first action of its kind under the Baskin McGregor law.
Brenham Texas reports Steve Maxey, a Black man shot by Will Cole who surrendered to Sheriff Teague, is said to be not seriously hurt after a back wound from small shot. Cole believed he had killed Maxey when he surrendered.
Cuero Texas De Witt County district court opened on Monday with Julius Hoff of Yorktown named as foreman of the grand jury.
Mr Gregg introduced a bill on Monday to appoint a committee of two naval officers and one Army engineer to locate a site for a navy yard and dry dock in Galveston Bay.
Corpus Christi will observe the week of prayer with services starting Monday night at the Presbyterian Church, joined by various local churches for the observance.
A terse note reports a person named Ed finished with a nice set of orders. The brief mentions no location, date, or additional details, leaving the exact scope and participants unclear.
Nederland, Jefferson County Texas. Commissioner J. B. Peek departed Monday for Austin and will be away about one week. He is accompanied by C. H. Spurlock, a leading rice farmer in the area.
Trinity Texas where P A Bell deputy sheriff is badly cut with a knife and his skull fractured by a pistol shot. Albert Mangum is under arrest.
San Antonio reports 16 year old Eugene Mabry was struck by a train while trying to cross the tracks at Sunset yards Thursday night. One leg was severed and other injuries risk fatal outcome.
The Agricultural and Mechanical College at College Station Texas plans a new year with every dormitory space filled. Students will be divided into sections of twenty five to allow frequent teacher contact. The college emphasizes practical education building strong reputations and success stories of graduates.
William A Radford discusses costs and design choices for a seven room house priced 1500 to 1800 dollars. He emphasizes modest exterior, ample veranda, practical kitchen, and the need for gas piping and electrical wiring. He notes labor costs, care in finishing, and future completion of heating and plumbing while warning against ostentation.
In Port Arthur Richard A. Canfield was rumored to have visited and formed an oil partnership with John W. Gates. Gates calls the claim false stating Canfield met him only to seek information and that no partnership exists.
In Clarksville Texas a trove of more than 1000 old Spanish and French coins was uncovered by dogs used to hunt rats on a city farmer C Foster's land near Clarksville.
A large piledriver and accompanying crew arrive in Center Texas to begin piling at the dump. They will start once graders finish, with track laying to follow to create a northern outlet for Center within a few months.
In Ely Nevada late Saturday a six inch air pipe feeding the entombed miners at the 600 foot level bent under rock pressure. Rescuers redoubled efforts and repaired the break within a few hours allowing air to resume to the trapped workers.
A fire in St Louis destroyed two large buildings by the William J. Lemp company, used as warehouses, with an estimated loss of 100000. Both structures housed new bottles and packing material and the blaze remained confined to the ice houses, not reaching the plant.
In Seguin Guadalupe County Texas sixteen year old Marvin Lynch was killed during a hunting trip near his Kingsbury home when both barrels discharged. He was the son of Gus Lynch a prominent merchant.
Flatonia High School in Fayette County resumed classes Monday after a week off. Teachers who live away spent the holidays with relatives.
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