09 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
1
A man in a fur coat waits in a cold night shadow for a planned theft. He frets over being delayed as a woman arrives with a bag holding jewels, hinting at a tense conspiracy and a coercive romance within a risky encounter.
A man and a woman flee through a gate into a lane after a tense disagreement over jewels, which the woman claims as hers. The man clutches a satchel as they reach a car, but a sudden turn reveals a rift. She departs with the satchel while he is left startled and watched by a pursuing motor car and howling laughter.
A Chicago News quote notes a girl seeks an engagement ring to gain pleasure from displaying it to peers, reflecting social pressures and jewelry allure.
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in England with a grand ceremony supervised by King Edward VII. A heavy rain dampened the pageantry as the royal yacht Victoria and Albert led a naval escort past gun salutes. Alfonso wore the British General’s uniform with the Garter ribbon and thanked the hosts as he departed for London with the Prince of Wales.
In a collision near Chatham Ontario a racing mare named Clear the Arena valued at $3,000 was killed and Foxy Kane valued at $3,000 was severely injured. The Nugget and another runner were hurt. All horses owned by F J Kettleman of Detroit were being shipped to Detroit from Woodbine, Toronto.
A Cape Town dispatch says Warmbada the German headquarters in South West Africa has fallen and the garrison perished according to native reports. No independent confirmation is available.
The Capulets family home where Juliet lived is up for sale by court decree to satisfy creditors. Estimated value is $2,000. The municipality plans to purchase it to convert into a museum.
Enormous crop floods Henrietta Texas with harvest in full blast. Workers are in high demand as fields reach peak activity despite Sundays and night hours. Local economy braces for continued agricultural boom.
Orvil Dinwiddie aged six, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dinwiddie, broke his left arm yesterday afternoon when he fell from a horse while riding in the yard in Ledbetter Texas.
In Luling Texas H B Holmes shipped another car of onions on consignment to New York via Galveston. This makes the thin car shipped from there. So far Luis Goagdu.
Will Manning sentenced to be hanged for wife murder near Celeste was restrained after a failed breakout last night in Greenville Texas. He tied to trap jailer McKinney inside a cell and later wrestled with Watchman Darby before being recaptured and returned to his cell as a crowd gathered.
A May 30 letter from Mace Stewart in Chihuahua Prison Mexico to cousin Gus Atkinson Sherman Texas speaks of rest at El Paso and a long visit to relatives in Hill Hardeman counties and Sherman. He notes many Texans inviting him to stay with them.
A large incoming steamship ran ashore late last night off Point Lookout east of Jones Inlet near Freeport. The liner's home port could not be learned by midnight and authorities fear for the stranded vessel.
A conference of health officers from Louisiana and the Mobile Bay board in New Orleans decided there was no need for immediate action. Dr Tabor of Texas could not attend. the group adjourned to a later date when all can attend.
Tokio reports at 2 30 p m the chief surgeon of Sasebo Naval Hospital says Admiral Rojestvensky's condition is favorable with normal pulse and temperature and no brain complications. A bruise the size of a palm lies on the inside of his right thigh and a wound is noted on the left foot.
In a Sunday morning assault at Duplessis Connors house near Lake Arthur Sosthene Guidry suffered a severed jugular vein and a stab wound to the arm. He died within ten minutes. His brother in law Onezeme Frahan was held responsible by the coroner jury and is in custody. Witness accounts differ on the aggressor.
The Truck Growers Association sent a carload of cucumbers to Kansas City yesterday marking the first vegetables carload ever from this station. An earlier note mentions orange cakes from Orange, Texas, connected to the shipment.
London reports the Alfonso visit to Premier Lansdowne seen as forging a strong new alliance. Diplomats say the link could elevate Spain and aid construction of a modern navy.
A report from New York asserts that James J. Hill and his associates cleared up thirty million dollars amid the rise of Northern Securities stock.
In Naples Texas Jim Williams was fatally wounded when his throat was cut. After the attack he seized a public safety item and struck at the assailant, who fled the country following the incident.
In St Petersburg an Odessa naval link dominates coverage as recent city elections reveal candidates with naval connections. Voters respond to defense ties and regional influence shaping local leadership.
St. Petersburg reports broad favorable reception to President Roosevelt's offer to broker peace in the Russo Japanese war. Editorials urge direct negotiations, no foreign intervention, and possibly a Zemsky Sobor while warning Kent's efforts may fail. Baron Rosen plans to sail July 27.
R F Cumbie, a prominent young stockman from Bronte, Coke County, was thrown from a vicious horse on the range near Bronte. He suffered a broken jaw and head injuries. A searching party found him unconscious twenty four hours later and he has not regained consciousness. He is the son of Rev R M Cumbie of Bronte.
In Peoria region Wenoa Gilham 16 fatally wounds her father after his mistreatment of her. The clash occurred eighteen miles from the city when the wife intervened and the daughter used a double barreled shotgun to inflict the mortal injury.
In St Louis Missouri the Winkle Terra Cotta Works west of the city were nearly wiped out by a blaze. By 2 a m six structures burned completely with losses pegged at about 400000. Fire later brought under control.
Flatonia Texas managers placed the 2000 candle arc lights after delivery yesterday. The current was turned on amid a brass band performance offering an ebegant program.
Beaumont Texas residents attended the dedication of a new Christian church in the city yesterday led by Rev M L Scoville with assistance from Rev J B Holmes and an excellent choir.
Unbiased estimates from fourteen leading winter wheat states project this year’s yield to rival the 1903 bumper crop. Analysts cite favorable weather and strong harvest conditions across regions, suggesting continued high production through the season.
The jury found J. E. McCoy guilty of killing T. M. Wileys in the county last August and sentenced him to five years' imprisonment at midnight.
Report states on good authority that all Russian naval prisoners in Japan will be sent home. The development concerns Nagasaki and related Japanese authorities handling prisoner exchanges.
A Sasebo telegram quotes a Russian staff member claiming confidence in victory as the Baltic fleet left to fight. The battleship Nicholas suffered heavy damage with holes along the port side and many guns destroyed. The Asashi and Borodino battleships traded fire, with Borodino sinking after taking fire. Lieut Morishita died after losing a leg, and a dying sailor wrote a farewell line to the Japanese navy.
The city anticipates a Japanese assault soon while showing calm resolve amid the crisis. Defense works, started at the war’s outset, are regarded as completed and ready for defense of Vladivostok.
Crown Prince Frederick honors retiring American minister L. F. Swenson during a long visit in Copenhagen. Former Finance Minister Hage returns from the United States, praising the energy of the American nation.
A committee in Waco Texas has accepted the bronze equestrian statue of Gen Lawrence Sullivan Ross from Pompeo Coppini of San Antonio. The Sul Ross Memorial Association will ratify the committee action. The statue shows Ross on a plunging steed sabering a foe at the battle of Corinth.
John Franklin a colored porter at Willis Orgain drug store tried to ride an unbroken horse yesterday in Temple Texas. He was scraped by a tree thrown to the ground and suffered a broken leg with the bone protruding through the flesh in a fearful wound.
The United States District Attorney and Chicago special attorneys plan to confer with the president in the beef trust inquiry and believe they can frame thirty cases from the matter. Packers complain of government methods in obtaining evidence.
Buffalo Texas reports the sale of H. Co. McMichael drug store stock on Saturday. Drugs and fixtures go to J. Q Ganss of Somantoma Drug Co. Notes and accounts valued at $135 transfer to EB. Leison of Buffalo for $35.
The Brazos county clerk office records show four teen births and one death for May.
Lieut. Gen Linevitch is believed to be at Kunkchulian eight miles west of Fakoman with his main force. His advance guard holds the Fengswa and Itsungchu line, shaping the battlefront.
In Hempstead Texas a quarrel over a $1 debt led to the killing of Reuben Norsweather. William Gatewood was arrested and charged with the shooting. Gatewood claims self defense.
Buffalo Texas held a June 3 prohibition precinct election. Anties received 71 votes in favor while pros had 116. The result shows a clear dry outcome for the community.
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