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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Eagle lists Co F Knape as publisher and proprietor in a brief masthead note. This item records the paper’s issue leadership and ownership presented in the period-appropriate newspaper card style.
The Louisiana legislature passed a bill prohibiting drinking of intoxicating liquors on passenger trains. TripporE A. Bei of San Francisco was chosen as temporary chairman of the Denver convention.
The Democratic National Convention will meet in Denver on Tuesday to nominate William Jennings Bryan for president of the United States.
A Washington report says Congress will pass a resolution at the next session granting Mrs Grover Cleveland a $5,000 annual pension.
Tom and Boone Hunter escaped from Gonzales jail on Tuesday June 24 and were re captured by Sheriff Johnson Saturday morning about four miles from Gonzales.
Despite calls by President Roosevelt and Taft for campaign contribution transparency, the Republican National Convention rejects the publicity plank, raising questions about how the party handles funding and influence in the election.
A concise meditation on why discussions of political questions trigger loss of self-control. The speaker notes that fault leads to anger and does not justify losing temper, while being in the right should reduce provocation.
Seguin Enterprise weighs Governor Campbell’s claim on full rendition law and asks who will fund the rising cost from 300000 to 400000 for assessors and related expenses, labeling the tax dodger as the obvious target.
The notice highlights support for a constitutional amendment on public free schools backed by major Texas associations. It also reports Dr. R A Autry moving to Moulton, visits by Hettie and Antoinette Goetz to their sister, and Cassie Ledbetter's death in Cameron. The piece reflects Texas growth plans, the Five Million movement, and education efforts, including F P Guenther's appointment to lecturing duties across cities and county leave of absence for school benefit.
Political talk is sparse with several incumbents unopposed in the upcoming primary. Notable races include D A Paulus unopposed for senator, and W M Atkinson facing R F Nixon for district attorney. Local races feature Eugene Turk opposed by Rud Valenta and J L Bishop vs Fred Hoffer in precincts 4 and 5. Shiner beats Moulton 6 3 while Moulton defeats Shiner 23 2 on Sunday.
The notice invites all to a grand ball at Ilermann park hall on Saturday evening July 4 with music by the Moulton orchestra. George von Lienen resigns as public weigher of precinct No. 6 after six years and will join McFadden to buy cotton. G. J. Bohnenkamp named public weigher of the precinct.
For representative 31st legislature the candidates listed are W. T. Green and W. E. Rabb. For sheriff the candidate listed is A. B. Noble.
The proposition to be voted in a Texas primary asks residents to decide on a constitutional amendment prohibiting manufacture sale and interstate shipment of spiritous vinous and malt liquors and medicated bitters except for medical and sacramental use. Opposing and supporting statements repeat the local option and prohibition texts.
Former U S president Grover Cleveland died Wednesday morning June 24 at his Princeton New Jersey residence after a period of poor health. He was 68 and is survived by his wife and four children. The funeral was simple with no music or clergy eulogy as he was laid to rest in Princeton cemetery beside his eldest daughter Ruth.
The Komensky column notes heavy rain harming cotton crops while boll weevil and boll worms increase. army worms may follow if rains persist. Local residents travel for business, visits, and social events amid crop reports and community notices.
Dr. F. W. Ledbetter of Shiner visited the city Wednesday on professional business. E. Studeman, F. W. Arnim, Otto Arnim, John Mladenka, Felix Nesista and Julius Kotzebue traveled to Fiatonia Wednesday to witness the ball game. A barbecue and dance at Henkhaus on Monday drew strong participation from about ten Moultonites and featured the Oak Grove Star band.
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