Short sessions legislature with no quorum in senate
The legislature met briefly as sessions were short and the senate lacked a quorum. The event underscored a limited agenda and a stalled legislative process with no significant bills advancing.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
1
Legislature committees push work amid idle session
In Austin on January 1 the legislature limited activity as committees prepared for hearings next week. Miss Clara Driscoll and Mrs Cornelia Branch Stone led a drive to place Alamo grounds in state care. Russian front reports show Japanese activity and new gusher hits Jennings oil field boosting output to about 55 000 to 60 000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Caue
Stheire
Clara Driscoll
Cornelia
Branch Stone
Galveston
Daughters of the Repu
Alamo
Senate Committee On State Affairs
Allopathic
Bil
Jennings
Shago, Bros
Houssierre
Legislature responds to avalanche of bills in Austin
Texas lawmakers face a deluge of measures as more than a hundred bills surface in both houses. Governors Lanham and Seabury’s administration push for economy, education expansion, and reform while addressing tax, railroad, and social policy questions amid slow progress.
Governor Lanham Urges Tax Reform and Fiscal Prudence
Governor Lanham calls for urgent fiscal reform focused on revenue and taxation. He urges fixing ad valorem taxes, curbing franchise evasion, and strengthening internal improvements while preserving state credit and essential services.
Japanese Spoils of War Reported by Tokio
Washington reports a cable from Tokio stating General Nogi confirms completion of delivery at Port Arthur. It lists permanent forts and 50 guns, 546 cannon balls, 2,670 dollars, 30,000 kilos of ammunition, 85,252 rifles, 1,920 horses, 4 battleships with Sevastopol sunk, 2 cruisers, 14 gun boats and destroyers, 10 steamers plus small steamers, 35 serviceable after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tokio
Nogi
Port Arthur
Sevastopol
Arrest of Springfield Doctor on Old Arkansas Killing Charge
Dr J M Wilkin son of Springfield was arrested on a warrant from Arkansas charging him with killing the husband of Mrs Kate Rafferty of Huntsville Ark during the postwar storm period. He says he was told a payment of 3000 dollars could avert prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Springfield
Arkansas
Kate Rafferty
Huntsville
Ark
Wilkinson
Cash for Farmers Arranged with Bank to Loan 25
Colonel E S Peters of the National and Texas Cotton Growers associations announced a Southern bank offers to advance 26 per bale on cotton held in Texas Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. The plan envisions trustees as agents of the bank to pay farmers and safeguard the cotton in a warehouse with farmer consent needed to sell. Details await completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
E. S. Peters
National Cotton Growers’ Association
Texas Cotton Growers’ Association
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Peters
Mrs. Duke Skips Out Amid Indictment In Texas
In New York Mrs. Brodie L. Duke, wanted on a Texas charge of obtaining money by false pretenses, telephoned the Union Square hotel to announce she had left the city and would send for her baggage. No surveillance evidence or detectives were seen at the hotel. In Caldwell Texas, Cager Rice was killed by V C Sebesta a nearby constable during a disturbance, Sebesta was arrested and held with bail set at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brodie L. Duke
Union “Square
Caldwell
Texas
Cager Rice
Sebesta
V. C. Sebesta
Noted killer breaks Matamoros jail crossing to Texas
Lorenzo Bernal who killed a man in Matamoros was sentenced to 12 years penal servitude and broke jail yesterday. He crossed to the American side and was arrested by Sheriff Garza of Brownsville County and is now jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
Lorenzo Bernal
Mat‘amoros
Matamoros
Garza
Cattle Losses Grow With Cold Weather in Angleton
In Angleton Texas cattle continue to die due to cold weather and heavy hides are being brought in and shipped. Losses are expected to remain very heavy unless temperatures moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angleton
Texas
Ice on Mississippi at Cairo Opens Navigation
Cairo Illinois reports the river’s ice four to nine inches thick, allowing navigation between Paducah and Cairo. The Ohio River shows heavier ice than previously this winter. In Germany, miners’ delegates vote for a general strike at a meeting in Essen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Mississippi River
Paducah Gid
Oho River
Essen
Germany
Brazil extends martial law to February in Petropolis report
Washington cites a cable from Minister Thompson in Petropolis stating Brazil has prolonged martial law until February 16. The notice confirms the international development affecting Brazil and its capital region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Washington
State Department
Thompson
Petropolis
Warner Renominated as Pension Commissioner
The senate in executive session confirmed Vespian Warner of Illinois for the post of commissioner of pensions yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Vespian Warner
Illinois
Sweeping Nepotism Ban And Divorce Bill In Texas House
Austin reports a flood of proposed measures as lawmakers return yesterday. Senator Loong plans a broad nepotism ban excluding relatives within the third degree. Mr. Cottrell will push a divorce bill and pay provisions for Electors met to vote for Parker and Davis. Representative Blanton introduces a general food law and state bank incorporation acts with a dairy and food commissioner and inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Loong
Public Service
Cottrell
Parker
Davis
W. L. Blanton
Cooke County
Stranger found dead near Annona in Limestone County
About 4 oclock on January 13 N. J. Davis was found dead on the roadside one mile east of his place. Autopsy showed neck broken and authorities believe he was murdered. Davis, a stranger, had camped near the town with his family after leaving Limestone county December 16. Relatives were notified by wire and arrived yesterday evening. J. P. Leverett took the body to Denison for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annona
Texas
St Stephens murder case linked to 1904 train line
Report from Mobile Alabama notes Ira Carter colored was tried for the murder of conductor W. S. Askew on an excursion train near Yellow Pine Alabama on the Mobile and Ohio line the night of May 24 1904. The case marks a notable first in Washington county in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Ira Carter
Roose velt to Hunt at Avery Island Home
Preparations are underway to entertain President Roosevelt at Avery Island the former home of Joe Jefferson for a hunt in New Orleans area plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
President Roosevelt
Avery Island
Joe Jefferson
Port Arthur Officer Reports Fortifications and Sunk Ships
In Port Arthur the returning Japanese naval officer says conditions improved from prior hopes and notes fortifications on 203 Meter hill. He claims the trenches resemble Boer works, Russian troops may have lacked searchlights, and captains paid troops before surrender. Prisons, hospitals, and supplies are described with contrasts to Russian treatment of prisoners. A separate item reports Messia Buckley and Arthur Reid acquiring 165000 acres of Durango timber land via New York syndicate. price undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Port Arthur
Port Artholy
Arthur
Stoessel
Japan
el Paso
Texas
Messia Buckley
Arthur & Reid
New York
Durango
Mexico
San’ Estaban' Ranch
John P. Elkins
Hope for settlement of Fall River mill strike
Fall River reports expressed hope that a conference between mill operatives' representatives and Governor Douglas could break the long strike. The exact basis is unclear, but some believe the strike may soon be declared off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Douglas
Barber Shop Burglary in Cameron
In Cameron Texas unknown thief broke into barber shop of Mr J B Reno by raising a rear window and stole about 25 dollars in cash. The culprit fled and no leads have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
J. B. Reno
Reverend J Purse of Glenco Injured In Hay Fork Incident
Guthrie Oklahoma report notes Reverend J M Purse of Glenco suffered a potentially fatal injury at home Saturday while unrigging hay. He reportedly threw the fork to the ground and jumped from a wagon when the fork struck his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
Rev. J
M! Purse
Glenco
Smallpox Reported at Eddy 12 Miles North of Temple
Smallpox is reported to exist in Eddy Texas a small town twelve miles north of Temple on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway. So far there have been no fatalities or afflictions and reports indicate the disease is well in hand with no serious apprehensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Texas
Eddy
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Compromise verdict in Aiitman vs International and Great Northern
In Marlin Texas a compromise verdict settles the case of Mrs N M Aiitman against the International and Great Northern Railroad Company for 10000 dollars for injuries to a two year old child from embers on the track. The railroad agrees to pay 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Texas
N. M. Aiitman
International
Great Northern
Railroadompany
Ror
Inquiry Not Sought by Bishop Talbot Court Action
In Philadelphia officials indicate Bishop Talbot does not request an inquiry. Court information notes charges against him will be presented by a petition signed by the required number of persons. A route is mentioned as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Talbot
Nfo
Priday
High Island Drilling Progress Report
Drilling firm Herrald Ou and Company reports progress at High Island with drill depth at 92 feet. Drill crews continue work steadily as of the latest update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Island
Herrald
Miners Arrive for United Mine Workers Convention
Nearly 600 miners from Pennsylvania arrive in Indianapolis to attend the United Mine Workers convention opening today at Tomlinson Hall. Guests are seen in area hotels as officers prepare for sessions and organizational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gation
the United Mine Workers
Tomlinson Hall
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Moulton, Texas
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Stone
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General Land Office
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
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Board of Pardon Advisers
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J. M. Wilkin
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Mississippi
Warner
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Blanton
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