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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
1
A printer announces complete job printing facilities and skilled workers ready to produce quality work at right prices. The text emphasizes top press facilities and expert typographical artisans for proper printing.
The home news and gossip of our town are highlighted as the first reading matter you should buy. Each issue promises to deliver the doings of the local community directly to readers.
Reports of a fatal bull attack near Eastland and a deadly boiler explosion near Mount Pleasant lead a Broad Texas roundup. Other items include a safe burglary at Grape Vine, racehorse arrivals in Shreveport, and pension inquiries affecting Texas Rangers.
Sheriff Winston jailed a white man and a Black woman at Sugar Land and transported them to Richmond on charges tied to the October 9 killing of Henry Bulwinkle, a Fulshear merchant. The motive is reported jealousy, with a $1500 reward posted. secrecy and fear of lynching surround the case.
A report describes an attempted assault in which the victim was knocked down several times with a chair. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking further information.
At about 11 40 p m Saturday a man entered the sleep room of Mrs M H Whetmire three miles south of Hillsboro and attacked her niece Mrs Lottie Stephenson with a chair causing injuries to Mrs Whetmire who protected her. The assailant fled and two Negroes were arrested though authorities think a White man committed the crime.
The page lists daily events for a Houston carnival week with bands parades races at the Houston Jockey Club track and midway openings. Highlights include King Nottock of Tekram, foot team games varsity versus A and M College, Pigeon Show, Nobles of El Mina Temple ceremonies, and the massed band concert series across November 9 to 12.
New York charges by Norman E. Mack, DNC chairman, claim Rockefeller backed Taft through a deal with the Republican National Committee and Standard Oil. Mack says the $29,000,000 Standard Oil fine would be settled if Taft won, as part of the bargain.
In Austin Texas the agriculture commissioner distributes report blanks to ginners for the season. Ginners must file their reports in the first three days of the month and the commissioner will announce the ginnings on the ninth.
Liberty Hill Texas reports bright and warm weather prevailing after several cold days with heavy frosts each morning.
Prominent Southwest Texas merchant Max Kaliski died on a Sunset rail car from heart failure last night. For two decades he served as buyer for L. & S. Wolfson, later ran White House Dry Goods on Main Plaza, opened stores in Eagle Pass three years ago and in Hondo two months ago.
A male intruder warned a woman in a low voice that noise would bring choking. He struck Mrs. Whetmire with a chair, knocking her down, then assaulted and dragged Mrs. Stephenson toward a stairway. The aunt revived and helped resist. the attacker fled after the assault.
Fred Dundee holder of the automobile mile record on a circular track was badly hurt at the Dallas fair grounds Sunday. Jesse Miller a negro was painfully injured in the wreck of the White Flyer, the car Dundee used to set a 48 35 second record. The accident occurred opposite the Pan Handle exhibits. the tent was damaged. The wreck was caused by an exploding tire.
Taylor Texas on Saturday reported 382 bales of local cotton receipts, bringing the season total since August 1 to 20 643 bales, compared with 8 198 bales for the same date last year. An estimated 10 000 bales of this season's crop are being held in the territory to fetch higher prices.
Calvert Texas on Saturday drew one of the town’s largest crowds in recent memory. Merchants report strong business across shops as locals and visitors fill streets and stores.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Marysville Kansas on Monday night delivering his final campaign address. He warned straw votes were padded and urged reform while affirming his Jeffersonian belief in equal rights and a government of the people by the people for the people.
A Monday morning blaze at the Charles Heim candy factory on Smith Street left only walls standing. Estimated loss at least 25000 dollars with machinery valued around 9000 and stock about 1000. A worker escaped by jumping to a neighboring roof and was rescued by firefighters.
Mrs. V. V. Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine recounts a rheumatism attack with running leg sores lasting years. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, sores healed in three weeks and full recovery followed in three months. She offers to prove the testimonial anytime.
Assistant State Attorney General R. G. Pleasant arrived from New Orleans to gather evidence on alleged freight and commerce discrimination against Shreveport by the Texas Railroad Commission. If no resolution is reached, he will petition the Interstate Commerce Commission. the effort follows a Louisiana law empowering such action.
Yoakum area with Hochheim resident Diedrich Wessels aged about 64 ends his life by hanging in his barn Saturday night. Despondent over failure to meet note payments, he leaves a wife and two grown children.
At the Brown County branch of the Southern Cotton Growers Association in Brownwood Texas delegates Will H. Mayes and W E Hodge were chosen to attend the Memphis gathering. The meeting drew strong attendance and high interest.
Naval experts report examinations show the steam siren under 72 pounds of steam pressure emits a blast audible up to 40 miles. Softer sounds along the line to the whistling buoy heard up to 15 miles under the Lighthouse Board installation.
Before dawn the area heard many wild ducks pass overhead to the south just before a heavy rain at 11 Sunday night. The storm brought vivid lightning and thunder. Monday followed with clear and cool conditions.
Flatonia Texas buyers report shipped 2 000 bales for the season with about 25 percent held. Saturday the gang worked all day. A large number of Negro cotton pickers who have been in North Texas are returning since the cold snap.
A humorous Puck quotation laments changing manners in a small town. Adoniram chides Andy Clover about youth spending, recalling courting days, ice cream costs, and a duckey doodle at a band concert. The speaker worries tradition has waned and questions the future.
The Lake Champlain drought reached a historic low nine feet below high water mark forcing steamers to suspend many landings. Mountain brooks nearly dried up and river beds turned to mere threads of water. Drought and forest fires devastated local agriculture per the New York Sun.
A seasoned stockman details long coffee use worsened nervousness sleep and digestion. After two years on Postum he reports improved health weight gain and relief from palpitations claiming the beverage saved his life. He endorses Postum with the slogan There’s a Reason and cites The Road to Wellville booklet.
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