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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
1
A Black man named Alex Johnson was fatally harmed by a mob in an alleged attempted incident. Authorities report a mob attack occurred near an oak tree with witnesses describing the ensuing violence. The investigation is ongoing and motive under review.
A mob lynched Alex Johnson, accused of assaulting Miss Hailey, outside Cameron. Despite Sheriff and judge pleas and military orders, the crowd battered the jail, seized him at 4 p.m., and hanged him from a tree near the courthouse. Johnson had previous prison terms for assault.
King Nottoc IX arrives by royal yacht amid trumpets and whistles landing in Houston. He proceeds to Tekram with the Lord Mayor and imperial staff, receives the great key of the city, and addresses thousands in the public square.
Capt Rogers and his men remain in San Augustine. The town is quiet but the killing’s effects linger in the business district. No arrests have been made and the Rangers have completed a thorough investigation with unclear next steps.
Dr. R. A. Paul, freed on a $10,000 bond from a Carthage jail, has returned with his family to San Angelo. His trial for the April killing of Carroll Short at Cen ter is scheduled for next April in Carthage.
Falls County Baptist Association gathered with Little Deer Creek church for three days and adjourned Sunday. Despite extremely unfavorable weather, the meeting was reported successful in all respects.
A slow Monday rain gave way to persistent heavy showers through Tuesday in Bracketville Texas. Farmers and stockmen faced ongoing wet conditions after dry spells, impacting local agriculture.
Mexico City reports the Tampico division of the Mexican Central is at a standstill as the entire operating force walked out. Three Americans were jailed after a pistol confrontation with a conductor. staff refused to work until they were released.
The Confederate monument in Rusk Texas was unveiled Friday to a crowd nearing five thousand. Capt John L Wiggins traced its 1898 origin and noted the 18 foot marble soldier atop a Texas granite base, carved from Italian white stone.
In Monterey a woman proclaimed dead by several doctors suddenly stirred in her coffin during funeral services. The minister fainted and pallbearers fled as Mrs. Fred Harzell sat up, while her husband helped her out. She had previously fainted days earlier and was pronounced dead, but recovered with only minor lingering weakness and pallor.
Commissioner of Insurance Love reports several letters indicating Central Life Insurance Company of Fort Scott Kansas is soliciting in Texas without a Texas permit. The official says the company has no permit to operate in the state.
Corpus Christi readers report about seven inches of rain at Banquette eighteen miles west of the city Monday evening. Indications tonight point to more rain and a norther by morning.
In Smithville Texas the cotton crop is mostly gathered and held for higher prices. Sales last Saturday were the lowest of the fall, leaving business dull for the season.
Cotton growers across Oklahoma and Indian Territory met in secret to discuss market conditions and agreed to hold the 1907 pick until prices rise. Members are sworn to secrecy with rumors of a 16 cent minimum selling price. Banks may avoid providing purchase funds, easing market pressure. over 10,000 bales could be held out of Logas county alone.
In New Orleans Hon Donelson Caffery and relatives gathered amid warnings after printed circulars accused Lt. Gov Jared Y Sanders of lying and dodging a duel. Streets flooded with crowds and fear of a shooting among state leaders grows as tensions rise.
Tony DeGrazier of Texarkana asks Texas Supreme Court for mandamus to compel J W Stephens comptroller to issue a liquor license. He faced denial under the Baskin McGregor law because he does not reside in the county where he plans to operate. DeGrazier runs a Texarkana saloon but lives in Texarkana Arkansas, Bowie County Texas and Miller County Arkansas.
Two Lufkin banks in Angelina County Texas agreed Monday to cap depositor withdrawals at 20 dollars per day until shipments of money arrive. The plan was formed after consulting the largest depositors and was viewed as satisfactory by all involved given the banks’ circumstances.
Sam Antonio, Tex. authorities clamp down on scalpers with Sunday J. A. Snicker arrested as warrants reportedly issued for three more. The city pledged to end scalping with this initial arrest.
Eighty two members from Lockhart Woodmen camp rode the Lap morning train to Luling to help unveil two Woodmen monuments. They returned by 7 30 p m an extra train was sent to bring them home.
A heavy rainstorm drenched Timpson Texas starting 4 AM and lasting until noon Sunday, bringing steady downpour conditions across the town.
An editor reflects on sheep as a miracle powering Australia’s wealth, noting wool and mutton profits while urging gratitude beyond pounds and shillings. He cites Giotto and warns against neglecting deeper values, then comments on current cotton price volatility and bear speculation impacting futures and warehouse stock.
The piece urges expanding hog raising to meet South and Southwest demand, calling hogs a cheap diversification and mortgage lifter. It includes practical kitchen hints for cleanliness and efficiency and criticizes passive farming, urging farmers to elevate their prospects and stay productive.
W. W. Dickens, a Santa Fe switchman, was badly injured in a Temple railway yard accident Sunday. Doctors say his condition is more favorable but the injuries likely will leave him a cripple for life.
Calvert Texas January telegraph note reports J H Gilbert resigns as local Southwestern Bell manager and Berkley Jones of Calvert takes the post. Mr Gilbert and his family left for Waco last week.
The United States secured gold on Monday in a nearly $5,000,000 offer. Details are sparse with the text ending abruptly at a mention of 34 cents.
Dr F R Cross, a prominent American dentist from Salem Oregon, shot himself Thursday morning citing melancholia as the cause. Relatives reside in Salem and Austin Texas. G S Iredell named city engineer replacing resigning Leonard.
A reflective note urges couples to nurture affection beyond the wedding day, warning that neglect drives love away. It emphasizes appreciating a partner's efforts, praising care, and maintaining reverent, gentle treatment to keep intimacy from fading. Various Texan towns report rain aiding crops and personal notices including Mrs. Roger Mills's death.
Barbers supplies available with cash or installment plans. Razor, shear and clipper grinding specialty. Send for catalogue from P. L. Knox at 19 Capitol Ave Houston.
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