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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
1
Oswald Wilson argues for intelligent farming on a business basis, urging Southwest Texas bankers to promote diversified crops beyond cotton. He cites hogs, corn, alfalfa, butter and eggs, irrigation potential, and farm improvements to boost local wealth and reduce reliance on a single crop.
Houston Texas cross bill filed by Kirby Lumber Company seeks 17 000 000 in damages against Maryland Trust Company alleging breach of contract over timber certificates and related agreements. The suit centers on alleged failure to issue and sell lumber certificates as agreed.
General Oku's Headquarters reports a heavy bombardment by Japan on Wednesday, using a hundred heavy guns against Russian defenses along both sides of the railway. Russian artillery were quiet for the first time in months, unable to reply as the assault caused great damage to village defenses.
General Oku's detachment reconnoitered 550 yards north of Apatia and stormed Russian trenches after a bayonet assault. Casualties were heavy on both sides with about 2000 for Oku's army and greater Russian losses. The advance proceeds amid a heavy snow storm as Japanese move north and press toward Hun river defenses.
Commander Ch arless Barr, famed skipper of the defending yachts in American cup races, is engaged to command the three masted auxiliary schooner Atlantic for the Kaiser's cup across the ocean. The Atlantic, owned by Wilson Marshall, built in 1903, has won several major New York Yacht Club regattas.
The pleasant week has allowed farmers to ready fields and begin corn planting in Muldoon. Several growers have already started, taking advantage of favorable weather.
An unknown Black man was run over and killed by a Southern Pacific train at Chloe yesterday afternoon in Lake Charles Louisiana. The incident remains unexplained and authorities did not release identification or further details.
Judge John H Reagan, longtime public servant, died at his Palestine home after pneumonia followed a chill. The funeral plans include Confederate and US flags at his casket, with attendance by named veterans groups and officials. Reagan's career spanned deputy surveyor to U S senator and Texas Rail Commission chair. He was born October 8, 1818 in Sevier County Tennessee.
A battlefield dispatch describes the valley of death before the hill with the tower near Obuenepuza on March 4 to 7. Russian and Japanese forces clash as wagons carry wounded under bloodstained skies while both sides inflict and suffer heavy casualties. The hill and surrounding slope become a scene of relentless combat and roving death.
Prohibition workers in Temple County will engage Special counsel to aid the county attorney in pursuing offenders under local option laws. J. P. Kinnard of Belton, former Bell County district attorney, has been engaged for this work.
In Shreveport Louisiana a pistol duel between Jesse Jenkins and Will Williams from Walls timber camp on the DeArbone Saturday results in a stray bullet killing a bystander identified as Jim Raynedd. Jenkins and Williams are jailed in Ruston.
Jewelry worth 5000 dollars was stolen from Dudley Olcott Jr's apartment in Sherman Square while Mr and Mrs Olcott attended a theater. Police have no clue to the thief.
Laredo Texas city treasurer paid off all outstanding warrants against the city for the year 1904.
A trolley on the new Williamsburg bridge lost control Sunday night while descending a grade and crashed into the Manhattan terminal, overturning. The conductor was probably fatally hurt, while three passengers escaped with slight injuries.
In Oklahoma City officials discuss a $40,000 two block purchase by the Frisco railroad thought to support a future union depot costing about $150,000. In Paris Texas, 20 year old Tom Endsley son of John Endsley was killed by lightning while returning from the field with his plow team. His hat was torn and his face and body burned.
In St. Petersburg the extraordinary council of war scheduled for yesterday has been postponed and will meet today.
Washington March 6 The inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt is described as the most brilliant in the capital, with a grand pageant, a massive crowd, and a solemn oath taken by Roosevelt. The ceremony featured a disciplined military display led by General Chaffee and a well-rehearsed national guard contingent. Charles Warren Fairbanks was sworn in as vice president in the Senate chamber as a prelude to the inauguration.
Austin notes slow progress on the general deficiency bill may force the state treasury to stay on a cash basis through March. The general revenue fund turned slightly positive after a deficit, while tax receipts rise but may not cover running expenses. The deficiency bill, nearly complete, could pass in two weeks and total about 450000 dollars, risking fund depletion.
Montgomery a la Ruth erford a boilermaker was shot and fatally wounded at a dance in West End late last night and died early this morning. J D Glass George Glass and Frank Bedsole are held. J D Glass admits killing Rutherford while Rutherford in an ante mortem statement says George Glass fired. Three Rutherford daughters attended the dance at Rutherford's home when a quarrel outside led to the fatal fight.
Klathlo Harjo known as Old Fish, Seminole elder born in Florida Everglades and veteran of the War of 1812 Seminole wars Civil War, dies at 110. He led a tribal doctor role and a long life among his people. Pottsville report: R C Luther second VP of Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company near death at home, head of coal interests, member of anthracite board of conciliation from 1902 strike era.
Washington extra session to meet at noon with expected presidential nominations including George B. Cortelyou for secretary of the treasury and Wynne for consul general to London. San Domingo treaty ratification and its timing are the session’s key issue, with a message to urge ratification. The session length hinges on handling the treaty.
A patient died at St. Pauls sanitarium around 11 30 pm after leaping from a window. The nurse left the room briefly and found him dead on the ground below. He was described by hospital staff as a stranger in Dallas named Ewing.
In Missoula Montana yesterday two people died and six were injured when a Northern Pacific freight collided head on with the westbound Twin Cities express near Bear Mouth. Engineer Sheehan of the freight unit reportedly misread orders.
In Birmingham Alabama Lawson Sims Victor Griggs and Cleveland McCally are under arrest charged with highway robbery. Police say they held up three men in Pratt City within an hour Saturday night and took jewelry and money. Highway robbery is a capital offense in Alabama.
J W Milton arrived from Troupe Texas with 10000 tomato plants for the Brownsville demonstration farm. The sms variety, proven in East Texas, is set to be tested to gauge early maturity and performance under local conditions. Milton, formerly Manager Childress, will supervise the plantings and evaluation.
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