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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
1
A severe Texas storm damaged the Fort Worth area as a wall at the Pacific Station station collapsed. Emergency crews responded and no injuries were reported. Local officials urged residents to avoid the area while crews secured the site.
A fierce 75 mile gale hit Fort Worth Texas on May 22 sparking fears of a tornado. The storm brought 60 mph winds then 70 mph gusts and heavy rain. Telegraph dispatcher J H Young, 47, died when the station wall collapsed as others narrowly escaped. The Pullman Co. office nearby was wrecked.
In San Francisco burglars attempted to drill the stamp safe in the post office but Watchman OConnell spotted one man at work and halted the break in. The thieves fled with about 1400 dollars in stamps found outside the safe. the inner safe held 14000 dollars in stamps and substantial funds, while another large safe in the stamps department contained nearly 500000 dollars.
The Roumanian government insists on reparation for the arrest of several Roumanian school inspectors by officials in Constantinople, despite privileges granted by the Porte. It warns that failure to comply will break off relations with Turkey.
Toronto May 22 Josephine Carr a 13 year old girl confessed to murdering William Murray a 9 month old infant. Police say she had a habit of stealing baby carriages from department store fronts then used one to abduct the child and dispose of the body. She claims she learned the plan from a theater play.
In Efland mill pond near Charlotte B Lacy Hughes died trying to rescue his friend Earl Faucett and Miss Eloise Brown was with Faucett when the boat overturned. Faucett and Hughes drowned after both were thrown into the water.
Special report from Selma notes mis trials in the Camden murder case of John and Bob Andrews with their father and stepmother. The jury in John Andrews case deliberated for thirty six hours before a verdict or decision.
Elgin Texas Mr T M Moon a widower and prominent farmer about 60 living two miles north of Elgin shot himself yesterday morning with a 45 Colt revolver. Moon, very wealthy, leaves four children. Illness attributed as cause of the rash act.
Paris Texas reports Delta county farmer Paris Wickersham was fatally struck by a northbound Texas Midlands freight train while asleep on the tracks near Prattville yesterday evening. The victim lived nearby and was identified as a local farmer with ties to the Delta county area. Police investigations proceed.
Advices from Hong Kong report a vast fleet of coal carriers for the Russian Pacific squadron anchored off the Mekong Delta and stretching along the coast to Cape St. James. Forty colliers fly the German flag while others carry British Norwegian Russian and French ensigns.
Three diamonds cut from the famed Excelsior stone with a total value around 90000 dollars have disappeared from Tiffany and Co in New York City. The firm suspects theft by an employee.
The January legislature's whipping post law for punishing wife beaters in Oregon has taken effect. Also reported are a long distance wireless record claim from sea, Kansas City Southern plans to extend toward Port Arthur Texas, and various local incidents including a fatal stabbing in Honey Grove.
A Black man in Kentucky opened fire wounding seven and killing one in a violent incident. Police searched for the suspect as the community faced a deadly attack.
In Owensboro Kentucky on May 23 a man named Bob Shaw, deemed insane, fired on a posse near Waltman. He killed deputy William C. Brn and wounded seven including Deputy John J. Jackson and Town Marshal Watson. A mob later burned Shaw’s house and he was shot and killed as he attempted to escape.
Saigon reports Admiral de Jonquieres the French naval commander has arrived after inspecting the Anamese coast. He states no belligerent ships have reentered French territorial waters since May 14.
The United Brethren general conference adjourned yesterday afternoon sine die. Bishops and church boards will remain for a day or two to finish business matters.
A Chinese or Allied report states a junk laden with Russian officers has been captured. It is believed the vessel was used for reconnaissance from Vladivostok.
Nashville reports Henry Jackson a young farmer killed George Brown and fatally wounded Ed Brown in what is claimed as self defense. Jackson surrendered after the shooting in Minor Hill Tennessee.
Flatonia Texas reports the oil mill started a week run yesterday morning to process cotton seed after planting finished and stock on hand.
Shreveport Louisiana reports a heavy storm causing property damage and uprooted trees with no injuries. A weather bureau warning urges farmers to ready for high water as Red River danger rises. Forecast calls for a 10 to 15 foot rise in 48 hours. Crowley votes on a 6 mill tax for the Opelousas Gulf and Northeastern railroad, 107 for and 6 against. In Wiesbaden the German Empress Augusta Victoria’s stair accident worsened slightly but has no serious consequences. A small forehead scar and vertigo are noted.
A May 21 dispatch reports two Russian detachments occupying valleys of the Kaka and Khanda rivers west of Nanshentsi on the Mandarin road. It notes Gen Martinoff’s detachment from Tadlu repelled a Japanese advance cavalry.
Figures presented in Parliament by Indian Secretary Broderick show 471,744 deaths from January 1 to April 1 and 215,961 more in the four weeks to April 29, totaling over three quarters of a million lives lost in 190? year.
A man in Austin last night surrendered to police naming Luther Glazner as the wanted killer of his wife in March at Blue Ridge Georgia. He is about 30 with a double harelip and a revolver was found on him. Police doubt his story but hold him, deeming him possibly insane.
John Freshwater about 10 years old was kicked by a horse at his La Porte home yesterday afternoon. The boy was struck on the right side and is in critical condition with suspected internal injuries.
In a Lamar Avenue dispute between neighbors over chickens entering a garden A W Hubbard was shot through the neck and may die C M Lusby was struck on the head. Police reported the incident occurred yesterday morning with injuries serious but details scarce.
In Brenham Texas a large crowd of farmers gathered early yesterday morning and many wagonloads of cotton choppers departed with them indicating a local agricultural gathering and staged exit from the city.
A 12 year old Black girl named Martha Henley was fatally struck by lightning during a severe electrical storm Sunday night while in a house in Temple Texas. The incident occurred as she gazed from a window and was almost instantly killed.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society sent notices for its regular quarterly meeting to be held May 31. It is expected the Frick investigating committee report will be presented at the session.
Copper Mine collapses from surface to 700 foot level in Jerome near Prescott Arizona. No lives were lost. Senator Clark involved in reporting. Rescue teams on site with crews assessing damage. Authorities confirm no injuries among workers.
A workman carrying a bomb on Miodowa street exploded it to kill himself and two detectives, injuring bystanders. The blast demolished a cafe and shattered windows as officials including Gov. Gen. Maximovitch attended a cathedral service for the czar. Authorities say the bomb aimed at the governor general.
Dr. A W Morrill of the United States Boll Weevil Experiment Station reports a Gurley farmer sent a specimen of a not yet classified bug. He says it feeds on other insects and may eat boll weevils but multiplies far slower, so it cannot wipe out the weevil.
The three and a half story stone building at the southwest corner of Sixth and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia, birthplace of actor Joseph Jefferson, was sold at auction for 8125 dollars.
Keene residents east of Cleburne ship 100 to 150 crates of dew berries daily with Texas Points as the main destination. A local firm sent 46 crates Friday to Childress and Fort Worth. This year berry acreage grows and peach acreage is set to exceed prior totals.
Reverend Henry B Rose, once a leading Presbyterian minister in the region, died Thursday at Judge T B Cochran's home. He was 80, born in Allegheny County Virginia in March 1825 and a graduate of Washington College and Union Theological Seminary.
Archibald McLelland a 33rd degree Mason and grand secretary of the Grand Commandary of Knight Templars of Illinois shot himself Friday in his Chicago office. Despondency from rheumatism and indigestion is given as the cause. he was seventy one.
In Chicago on May 20 the jury convicted Johann Hoch of murdering his wife Marie Walker Hoch and sentenced him to death. Hoch, a prolific bigamist, allegedly married at least forty women in fifteen years. He poisoned Marie Walker Hoch with arsenic after a brief marriage, then fled with her sister’s money and was captured in New York. The verdict came swiftly in under thirty minutes. a new trial request is expected.
Chicago May 20 indications pointed to the end of the workers strike within a day as President Shea of the Teamsters Union and an attorney for the employers conferred at the Auditorium Annex. The joint council, which holds the power to call off the strike, met late into the night amid reports of agreement on terms.
Rumor says President Davidson of the Frisco may push a Brady to San Antonio extension. Several plans are under study with no firm decision yet. The probable route is a direct Brady to San Antonio line.
In Coalgate I T a quarrel ends in the shooting of blacksmith Hiram Bolen who died instantly. Harry Whitledge was arrested and jailed at Atoka on charges of the killing.
Residents from Mineral Wells White Poolville Agnes Springtown Reno Azle and Fort Worth along the proposed Fort Worth to Mineral Wells interurban line are invited to a meeting here on the 24th to discuss the proposition thoroughly. Sections the line will pass may be asked to aid the enterprise.
A Paris visitor asked Jules Verne’s son about a monument to the author. The son replied with a smile that, now dead, Verne could not prevent or be annoyed by such plans.
The czar rises at 7 for tea and toast then works two hours before a park walk. He spends afternoons walking and then works until 11 pm except for dinner. He and his wife talk in French or English to keep attendants from understanding them, a sign of arrogance that breeds ill will.
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