15 May 1903
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
1
In Katharine Pelton's poem, a dawn visit from a child rebukes a weary moralist. The prose tale follows Narcisse Le Blanc’s fateful poker game, ending when a church bell tolls for him and the narrator quits gambling forever.
A drummer quits poker after a Halifax game that unsettled him. In Drake’s Halifax hotel a tense night unfolds with Narcisse Le Blanc and companions as the Lean Fellow shadows the room, and the coast guard’s knock signals danger.
A major disturbance at Jackson involved striking workers and ended with significant wreckage reported by local authorities. Police investigated the incident while labor groups claimed responsibility, signaling ongoing tensions between unions and management.
A Jackson Tennessee strike on the Mobile and Ohio railroad has caused one death two train wrecks and disrupted business. Chief Gaston responded to a depots incident where a fishplate derailment occurred. Will Yarboro was killed on a locomotive tender amid continuing guard and fear of further trouble.
Chicago reports failed talks between the special committee of the Employers' Association and employers. Evanston laundrymen announce closing by Monday. they will open for business this morning despite union pressure.
Virgil Hucke of the Fort Worth Fire Department died in a crash while responding to a fire. The chemical engine overturned while crossing a street at speed, pinning him. He suffered a crushed head and chest and has been unconscious since the accident.
Yesterday morning a southeast storm hit Corpus Christi as wind rose to 42 mph then shifted directions. Rain exceeded two inches with a general downpour over the area, but no wind damage was reported.
Viceroys and governors in Shanghai send telegrams to Pekin urging the grand council to back the Chinese government in resisting foreign aggression following patriotic meetings sparked by the Manchuria crisis.
In Fintonia Texas the town faced a scare when a mad dog appeared. The animal was killed after it had bitten several other dogs, prompting fear and caution among residents.
Oklahoma farmers anticipate a harvest exceeding 40 million bushels of wheat this season, reflecting strong yields across key growing regions and support from favorable weather conditions.
Considerable damage occurred around Cumby as a hailstorm hit Saturday breaking window panes and beating down crops in the area.
Dr James McBride of Tyler aged 74 who has lived in Tyler for fifty years was suddenly stricken with paralysis and authorities fear he may not recover his condition is described as grave.
A large fire in Ottawa Ontario yesterday caused hundred of houses and millions of feet of lumber to burn. John White, released from prison for arson, was arrested near the scene and to be charged. About 500 to 600 families, roughly 2,000 people, were left homeless as the blaze was held by nightfall. Nebulous figures place lumber losses at 300000 dollars with extensive private and municipal destruction. The mayor opposed outside aid urging local self sufficiency.
Deadly cerebrospinal meningitis has broken out among 1200 men aboard the receiving ships Minneapolis and Puritan at League Waterfront Navy Yard. Three young sailors hover between life and death as fears rise that others in the close quarters may fall ill. Officers pledge heroic measures to prevent further spread.
In Fremont Ohio a threatened mob over the alleged killing of Otto Mischke by one of three Black suspects subsided by 4 AM. The trio is confined in Norwalk city jail after hours of a tense siege with a surrounding crowd pressing Sheriff Mason for custody.
Frankfort Kentucky reports that the auditor and commissioner of agriculture races are the only contests with decisive outcomes from Saturday's primary, while other races remain unsettled.
A kitchen fire at the state prison near Flat Top mines twenty five miles from Birmingham, Ala, last night allowed nine convicts to escape. They fled to a nearby railroad station and robbed the telegraph operator binding him. They escaped as the signal light was turned triggering a stop of the next Southern train. The operator was later found and released.
Victoria Texas reports a special train leaving yesterday to Cuero for Dr Joe Reuss summoned to Port Lavaca to attend F V Gentry critically ill from suspected food poisoning after eating salted ham sandwiches.
Reports from Tetuan indicate Tangier that government troops defeated local tribesmen. The clash marks a notable advance by authorities in northern Morocco amid ongoing tensions.
Richard T. Jenkins aged 73 dies at Payne Mills County. J F Stout and C B West named Corsicana commissioners after Governor Lanham declined. Jim Rush receives a life sentence in Paris for murder of Jack Rucker. John F Dellinger drowns near Mountain View Oklahoma.
Paris May 12 The French minister at Pekin says Minister Conger has notified China of Russian assurances on Manchuria given to the United States through Ambassador McCormick and Cassini and that the Russian chargé d affaires has similar assurances. Chinese officials are not gravely concerned, relieved by Washington reports of Hay Cassini talks and the negation of joint action rumors.
Reports from Guatemala describe ash depths of up to fifteen feet and scorched land across 1000 square miles. One third of the coffee crop is destroyed, with 300 000 quintals lost and vast tracts destined for sterility. President Cabrera is said to have the situation under control.
The Southern Pacific threats were postponed fifteen days to allow a settlement of the troubles. Boilermakers on the Southern Pacific planned a sympathy strike with the six month Union Pacific machinists' walkout. Senator Hanna urged delay pending Civic Federation efforts, while Easley denied reports of late requests and confirmed the delay. The National Civic Federation executive committee meets Wednesday to discuss the settlement in the Union Pacific matter.
The Waters Park Asphalt Company was chartered in Austin with capital stock of 100000 to develop asphalt beds in fields eight miles south of town.
Washington says Peru has had no bubonic plague cases since May 7 after four cases were found in Callao. Callao remains isolated and Ancion port reopens for export and import to let commerce proceed with other nations.
New York reports scarlet fever on the receiving ship Columbia at Cob Dock New York navy yard with over 1000 sailors aboard Three crew members fell ill within a week. The Columbia accommodates 500 sailors and the men are crowded together on the verge of mutiny.
Auraula Salgado of Houston was convicted in a U S court of importing girls from Mexico for immoral purposes. Judge Maxey sentenced her to a $1 fine and two years in the Ohio penitentiary.
A wild market movement in cotton saw prices advance more than a dollar per bale, signaling strong demand and volatility in the trading session. Traders noted rapid buys and sharp spread movements across futures and spot markets.
Panama May 12 report states the Panama Canal Company offered the Colombian government 12 million dollars of the 40 million the United States paid for canal property.
In Lexington on May 12 the arrest of Curtis Jett in Madison County on murder charges prompts a possible special session of the legislature to resolve where he will be tried. Jett requests transfer to Jackson, scene of the crime, raising questions about relief under law and potential delays.
Meridian Mississippi reports a complete freight tie up with non union workers returning home amid no threats of violence. The stoppage harms wholesale merchants and lumber interests as small towns along the route lose local freight. traffic remains suspended.
Washington reports further investigation in the Frank M. Barnett case reveals he opened fictitious accounts at the bureau of ethnology in Alabama. He credited names with services, passed the items, and intercepted checks totaling $500.
El Paso Texas Dr C S Earle one of the alleged New York Insurance Company swindlers confessed on the stand to aiding in the murder of Devers and Mitchell at Chihuahua He was formally delivered to Mexican authorities yesterday and will be taken to Chihuahua to stand trial Harte remained composed crossing the border and expressed confidence he would escape punishment
White Plains New York engineers undertake the aqueduct commission project to remove over 10 000 bodies from three cemeteries and clear timber at the Croton reservoir. Work must finish by October 1 1904.
The National Charities conference elected officers for the upcoming year. New leaders will guide organizational strategy and program priorities, with elections reflecting priorities across philanthropy and nonprofit governance.
Newport News observers report the Old Dominion line steamer Richmond sighted a drifting steam vessel believed to be the missing oil ship Luckenbach from New York on Friday evening. The unknown ship showed signs of rough handling and did not call for help.
The Southern Baptist convention adjourned and set the next meeting for Nashville. Delegates approved routine business and selected dates for the annual gathering.
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