15 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
1
The president plans a high level review to determine if laws are being obeyed. Officials state the effort will gauge compliance across institutions and public sectors, signaling potential actions based on findings.
President Roosevelt indicated to a committee of the American Newspaper Association that he will ask Congress to abolish the tariff on press paper wood pulp and related wood. He will also urge the Justice Department to investigate potential anti trust violations by paper manufacturers. The push followed petitions from printers and pressmen alleging a cartel to control output and raise prices.
A meeting resolves that the President should obtain information to advise Congress on tariff favors. It states the sense of the meeting that duties on paper wood pulp and all material used in printing paper should be repealed immediately.
Agent S A Consulich warned that 180 000 immigrants contracted for New Orleans may be diverted to Texas ports if local authorities delay completing the immigrant station before the Galveston terminal is finished. He said delays risk sending migrants to Texas and the Western states, harming New Orleans and the state economically.
Wick Burke four months old son of Mr and Mrs J H Burke of 1315 South Second street found dead in bed Monday morning Justice Bratton held an inquest verdict of suffocation two pillows had fallen on the child burial Tuesday afternoon.
Shreveport residents celebrate two couples marking fifty years of marriage. Ladson L. Boone and his wife contrast with Jacob Bernstein and his wife, parents of the city mayor Ernest R. Bernstein, as scores visit to offer congratulations.
Mr J M Vaiden of Mexia Texas reports his apple tree that bloomed a month ago now bears small apples after a June crop. The tree previously produced fruit on the same date.
Despite confusion over funds, A. R. Fox raised enough real coin to meet a payroll of 900 dollars. The amount was paid in cash rather than checks, signaling a shift to tangible money.
A Tammany victory report shows Democrats winning nearly all up for Justice of the Supreme Court, Judges of General Sessions, City Court, and most municipal court seats. Fusion forces and the League influence the independents led by Reuben Lyons. A Democratic majority expected around 24 seats across the city judiciary and alderman posts.
In Grand Forks North Dakota Senator Hans Brough relayed a Telegram to President Roosevelt urging Treasury help. He cites 150 million bushels of grain ready to market in the two Dakotas and Minnesota and argues ten million dollars in Twin City banks would lift the embargo and restart grain shipments to Europe. This would ease East financial stress and accelerate relief efforts.
Will McClure a negro about 50 years old was visiting a colored family on the Ed Howell farm near Belmont. He left the house about 8 o clock Sunday night when two volleys of buckshot struck him and he died about ten minutes later. He leaves a large family.
Del Rio Texas report of Mrs J J Gregory who with her husband was bird hunting in Mexico when a loaded gun in the buggy discharged injuring her left arm at the elbow. The arm was amputated in Del Rio and she remains weak from blood loss with recovery uncertain. Mr Gregory manages a Trevino estate ranch in Mexico.
Campbell Bros. circus visit to Caldwell Texas was cut short by bad weather. A small crowd in mud and rain failed to meet the act’s expected turnout, prompting the troupe to reload and proceed to the next stop, leaving locals disappointed.
Houston report quotes T N Reneau general yardmaster for the International and Great Northern saying spring business is phenomenal. He notes cotton is stagnant and money scarce but wheat and lumber shipments explain the unexpected rush.
Sperry, a law student from Paris in Lamar county, is a candidate for the Texas state senate from the Fourth Senatorial District. If elected he would succeed A P Barrett of Fannin county, who is running for Congress.
Merchants and Planters Bank of Dallas amended its charter Tuesday and changed its name to the Texas Bank and Trust Company of Dallas in Austin Texas.
The surplus gold influx into New York has been stopped locally to satisfy regional needs while allowing continued flow through national financial channels to aid agriculture and industry across the country.
New incorporation records show Cheetham Mercantile Company of Cheetham Bexar county with capital stock of 5000 dollars. Incorporators listed are 8. F. Jacobi L. E. Robichaux and Max B. Mayer.
In Portland Oregon the river steamer Bailey Gatzert collided with the dredge Portland near the Willamette River mouth during a dense fog. Forty dredge workers were rescued and the vessel carried about 300 passengers but coal heads kept panic at bay.
Yorktown Texas endured a heavy all day rain with a northerly wind delivering about five inches. The ground is thoroughly soaked, gullies were washed, and the creek rose. More precipitation is anticipated.
Rain leaves Hutto roads fearful, delaying macadam work. Cotton harvest nearly complete but many farmers still hold unsold bales as rain continues to affect shipments and field access.
The Bell County District Court in Temple convened in Belton Monday after a 30 day recess with Judge John M. Furman presiding. The grand jury also assembled.
In Hondo Texas the eight day trial of Henry Turner ended Friday night with a jury awarding the death penalty for the murder of George Butts. The defense contended Turner was insane.
Attorney General Davidson and state attorneys returned from Fort Worth where they submitted the appeal in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Davidson expressed satisfaction with the proceedings and outcome.
An unknown Mexican was struck and instantly killed by a Santa Fe freight train Saturday night in Kountze Texas. The man’s identity and background are not known locally and his body was found mangled at the scene.
J. H. Hahn was shot through the brain Sunday afternoon at his Tenth and Austin street business and remains clinging to life. Authorities have not solved the case.
Houston meeting of the Interstate Inland Waterways convention drew 2000 attendees from across Louisiana and Texas. Leaders urged a concerted push to build an inside route canal for heavy freight between New Orleans and Brownsville, highlighting regional cooperation over rivalry and potential benefits to oil, rice, sulphur, salt, fish, and oyster industries.
Wry aphorisms on women artistry men dignity and clouds over umbrellas. The piece applauds frank confession kindness to the poor and forgiving errors, noting common hypocrisies and self mockery in social conduct.
A whimsical mosaic of quips on love marriage and gender roles. Observations on stockings, churchgoing, and the conundrum of relationships mingle with playful lines about husbands wives and social proprieties. The piece hints at tensions in courtship and domestic life with a humorous undertone.
Austin Texas reports that the Eagle Manufacturing Company of Kansas City Missouri received a Texas permit to conduct business. The firm, an implement dealer with capital stock of 200000 dollars, is to operate with Texas headquarters at a location not shown in the notice.
Kiel Germany explosion aboard the German school ship Blucher near Marwick kills ten men and injures about thirty with several expected not to recover. Washington reports Secretary Metcalf sent a cable to the American naval attache in Berlin expressing sympathy and condolences.
Norfolk Va strike by commercial telegraphers ends. workers not yet placed will return to work Friday. No details on positions or negotiations provided.
A detachment of the Second Cavalry from Fort De Moines ferried across the Missouri River at Forest City opposite the Cheyenne agency in Salt Dakota after reaching Gettysburg Tuesday night and marching eighteen miles. The force will push on to Thunder Butte eighty miles west on Thursday and they expect the campaign against the Ute Indians may continue through winter. The Two companies of the Sixteenth Infantry from Fort Crook will reach Gettysburg Friday night.
A fine rain fell Tuesday evening in Mathis with about one inch of rainfall and standing water in low areas. In Caldwell rain continued through Saturday making roads muddy after a period of drying, and improving weather prospects remain favorable for more rain.
Austin officials report Governor appoints Dr. Godall S. Wooten to the State Lunatic Asylum trustees board, succeeding Dr. Joe Wooten who resigned.
Everything for the barber including razors shears and clippers ground to order. Cash or installment terms offered. Send for catalogue from P L Knox 919 Capitol Ave Houston.
A collection of wry sayings about actors including the price of fame the sound actor the critic and the laughing actress. The remarks compare acting to debt and self possession, quipping on performance and pride in the theater world.
Capt J L Leary head of the government fish hatchery announces a fine sea fish exhibit at the International Fair in San Antonio. The display is expected to attract many visitors to the event.
In San Antonio area 11 year old Will Tomlins accidentally shot his hand with a 22 caliber target rifle. The wound is painful but not dangerous unless tetanus develops.
The Palestine bank May fell in line and issued notices that over $25 a day would be paid by any one depositor. This action deceived the endorsement of the lag merchants.
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