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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
2
A brief newspaper notice stating that The Moulton Pagle appears as a weekly publication released every Saturday by Goeth and Mere. No further details provided in the readable text.
The June 9 primary results list nominees for County Judge William Blakeslee County Clerk John Buchanan County Treasurer A B Deval County Attorney P H Green Tax Collector S L Bennett Tax Assessor F J Pesek Sheriff B G Bennett District Clerk E T Long and a declaration that H E Short of Seguin is a candidate for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District.
The North Texas wheat crop is very large this year and prices are favorable. The Fayette County populist party chairman has called the county convention for August 4. Bryan will tour principal cities during the campaign but stay mostly in Lincoln.
Eleven Americans died and six teenagers were wounded in a Philippines incident last week. The article questions the claim that the war is over.
Adlai E. Stevenson was the Democratic Party’s nominee for Vice President on the ticket, and he had served as Vice President during Cleveland’s final term.
Webster Davis, once a member of McKinley’s cabinet, resigned to advocate for the Boers and has left the Republican party to join the Democrats, signaling a notable realignment in the era.
A striking feature of the Kansas City convention was prevailing harmony, a contrast to the Philadelphia meeting held a few weeks earlier.
State delegates who attended the national convent express strong enthusiasm for a Democratic win this fall. Their optimism centers on unified support and a shared plan to mobilize voters statewide.
The St Louis street car strike, declared off on July 2, was renewed Monday as strikers accuse the company of violating their agreement. The article also notes a Kansas City Democratic platform reading and mentions various local economic topics. The piece lists ongoing Philippines casualties and a Southwestern Telephone strike triggered by union member dismissals.
Mark Hanna says he is well pleased with the Democratic platform calling it a sure defeater. Democrats, however, remain encouraged and confident of winning this fall.
The article argues there is no viable Populist candidate in Texas and warns that nominating a weak figure would split the vote, harming the Democratic reform effort and potentially defeating the party’s candidate.
In Austin this week Geo Clark disparages William Jennings Bryan calling him an old sea dog and says the Democratic party cannot nominate him. Clark, previously a Democratic candidate who bolted to run as a Republican, now seeks attention by attacking Bryan.
The Committee of One Hundred of New York urges aid for Indian famine victims with stark images of starving families and babies. It cites Ahmedabad death rates of 62 per 1000 weekly versus 40 per 1000 yearly and notes US aid is rising but insufficient. Contributions go to Brown Brothers & Co 59 Wall Street for immediate forwarding to India.
Early campaign notes express hope for harmony but signal growing dissatisfaction and a risk of a locked convention. Opposition builds against Burges and Duff, with Wheeles of Galveston gaining support. A united ticket around Wheeles is urged to avoid defeat.
The passage notes that Populists rarely endorse the current administration yet in many areas they back a ticket doomed to lose, effectively wasting their votes and aiding the incumbent by keeping them in power.
Emperor William vowed to crush China and avenge German deaths, as the German Atlantic Squadron sailed for China this week.
The Democratic National Campaign opened in Lincoln Nebraska on Tuesday with a ratification meeting led by populists silver Republicans and Democrats. Cyclone Davis of Texas spoke at the event and signs point to harmony on the national ticket.
The Weimar Mercury notes total British losses since war began in Africa excluding sick and wounded at 20,706. Killed in action include 254 officers and 21,403 NCOs and men. Wounded total 70 officers and 610 NCOs and men. Missing and prisoners 65 officers and 2,624 NCOs and men.
The publication argues Roosevelt’s nomination shows Democrats lack suitable hero material as Bryan’s record as a colonel is unlikely to meet their needs. The paper notes Democrats seek a president and questions Bryan’s availability as a hero.
By special arrangement the Houston Semi-weekly Post and the Eagle can be subscribed together for one year at 1.75 dollars. The promo promises three papers weekly, totaling 156 papers annually for the discounted price.
Aged items recount Theodore Durrant’s execution and later alleged confession by Rev Gibson. The Harris County Texas report then covers the Republican county convention with W Scott as chairman, mentions McKinley and Roosevelt praise, and lists Democratic nominees and local office candidates. Also includes agricultural advice on pig illness and a remedy involving turpentine.
Farmers in Wied report hay gathering nearly complete for the year. Jno Edwards has his gin repainted and Wied now boasts a first class gin. Ad Niemann of Yoakum visited on business last Wednesday and Zimmerman of Moulton will provide music for the upcoming ball next Saturday. Edwards also went to Sweet Home on business last Sunday.
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