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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary notice portrays railroad workers facing decline as they travel toward a bleak future. The item underscores industrial hardship and dwindling prospects for the railroad workforce.
The Texas fare reduction proposal to 2 cents per mile dominates a lengthy Texas commission hearing. Rail executives warn earnings are down and costs up, with $44 million in equipment orders planned over three years. Officials debate timing and feasibility as lines report hopeless demand and looming reductions.
Henry W. Savage's English company presents Puccini's Madam Butterfly at the Houston Auditorium on January 27 with an eight car train and a 150 member company including 50 musicians. Prices range from 3 to 1.50 dollars with balcony at 1. Seats go on sale January 20 at Spencer's drug store and mail orders will be filled by receipt order.
A Black cotton oil company employee, Cleveland Franklin, was seized by a masked mob of about 200 in Dothan, carried away after a Sunday night confrontation, and found dead with the body riddled by bullets after being swung from a tree limb. The incident follows an alleged robbery at the mill and prompted a sheriff’s posse.
The Robert E. Lee Chapter 186 United Daughters of the Confederacy unveils a granite and bronze memorial in Sam Houston Park. Judge Norman G. Kittrell delivers remarks as crowds gather to honor the Confederacy amid Buffalo Bayou and grassy amphitheater hills.
The German Immigration Society board selects J. Elsenbroich of Galveston as secretary with headquarters there. He will be aided by William Oldenburg grand master of the Sons of Hermann in Texas to recruit German farmers to Texas for new homes.
In Laredo Texas the case against Juan Morales charged with the murder of immigrant inspector Gregorio Duffy at Rio Grande City resumed in district court Tuesday morning. A jury was secured and witnesses are being examined as a crowded courtroom follows the proceedings with unusual interest.
A juror in New York City ended a trial with an epileptic fit. Z. V. Payne, father of Colorado dry goods merchants A. J. and A. D. Payne, was killed by a freight train near Plateau Sierra Blanca. Secretary Taft urged widening the Panama Canal to 110 feet and pledged U.S. withdrawal from Cuba in early spring 1909. John Mahac, a Bokemian farmer near Hallettsville, hanged himself. A fire destroyed Chris Renas’ mill and elevator with losses around 7500 dollars. Delta County Farmers’ Association cotton warehouse burned with 256 to 300 bales of cotton involved.
The British steamer Tolesby ran aground at Freshwater Point Cape Race during a fierce storm en route from Galveston to Havre and is expected to be a total loss. An unrelated shooting attempt occurred when Edward S. Whitaker fired twice at editor Joseph M. Leveque in New Orleans, with no injuries. Officials will be asked to continue a 2 campaign for eradicating breeding places, Ry Tex.
Officials announced a split of the state along the 31st parallel north and 100th meridian west to curb stegomyia breeding. Counties to the south and east would enforce eradication efforts to prevent yellow fever spread. west and north areas are deemed safe from this mosquito.
A mid winter International Exposition is to be formally opened in Jacksonville Florida on January 25. The completed St James River riverside building houses diverse exhibits.
Dr. F. D. Beauchamp of Lawton was shot and killed at the Rock Island depot while on his way to stand trial for the murder of Charles Thomas of Alvord Texas. Brothers John F. Thomas and Will Thomas surrendered to authorities after the shooting.
J Y Stubblefield was seriously injured Saturday at the saw mill south of Marlin when the edger cut his left arm completely off below the elbow. Doctors in Marlin amputated the arm above the elbow.
Oklahoma City officials placed armed guards on the Frisco Meteor train from Kansas City after suspected plans to rob the train near Miami in Indian Territory circulated. The Missouri origin line runs Oklahoma City to Kansas City.
Katy Hayes a black woman died after clothes caught fire while washing on a farm one mile south of Temple Texas. Strong wind fanned the blaze causing severe burns and she succumbed within hours.
Angleton Texas report states Brazoria County Court continues civil matters this week with no jury trials. Judge Atkinson presides, J L Cochran acts as clerk, N M Gibson serves as sheriff and S S Smith as deputy sheriff.
Cameron Texas Milam County clerk Tom Moore of Chevees Bros fell from a ladder while taking down goods breaking his right arm. The incident occurred as he was descending with items.
A brief note reminds residents to provide seeds crumbs and occasional fruit in a sheltered spot so birds in the neighborhood can visit regularly during winter.
Ontario and Pacific coast fisheries show large investments and outputs. The lobster plant in Ottawa tops $1.5 million with total industry capital reaching $14.5 million. Ontario yields and hatcheries expand, producing billions of fry and boosting employment across the sector.
New York reports Mrs. Matilda Beatrice De Mille filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. She ran the Pamlico school at Pompton Lake linked to Evelyn Thaw and later cited in Harry K. Thaw's murder trial of Stanford White. The school's notoriety allegedly contributed to its undoing.
Marie Vieira once famed as Taunton's prettiest girl sues the dye works for 50000 dollars claiming loss of beauty after an explosion at the plant months ago. She was scarred and her hat was lost in the incident which killed another girl.
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