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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
1
A Detroit Tribune item describes Arabella Pitkins pressed toward marriage by Captain Bugbee, while clergyman Mr. Glubb performs a secret marriage aboard a schooner to a woman in disguise, later revealing Arabella’s escape from a coercive suitor and a Baltimore meeting with a good man.
A Bonner's Point schooner voyage to Rushton is arranged to marry Miss Arabella Pitkins for her $5,000 inheritance. Captain Silas Bugbee eyes the money and uses Captain Abel Woods to secure Arabella's hand, despite her reluctance and a looming wedding clergy.
Henderson Texas reports a mob lynching of three black men early Sunday. Sheriff Stone and officers failed to stop the crowd, which broke into the jail and removed the prisoners. They were hanged and later viewed by hundreds before the bodies were removed.
A large general committee meeting at Chebshalom Temple raised over $10,000 for Russian Jewish relief. A Baltimore section council of Jewish women also met at the president’s home and contributed a substantial addition to the fund.
State Health Officer W. H. Sanders announced at noon yesterday that Alabama’s quarantine against Pensacola Florida is raised, restoring normal conditions and removing quarantine restrictions across the state.
Signor Sylvestrelli the Ambassador at Madrid will represent Italy at the international conference on Moroccan reforms in Algiers. He has not been officially announced yet but will be accompanied by several technically expert delegates.
Oakwoods Texas hosts the sixth semi annual session of the Leon County Medical Society on Tuesday December 5. Physicians from across the county are invited and organizers expect a large turnout with ample accommodations available.
In St. Petersburg M. Durnovo was appointed Acting Minister of the Interior while Admiral Nikoff resigns as commander at the Baltic ports.
A Temple Arab Israel gathering in Louisville raised just under 4000 dollars for Russian Jews. The organizing committee plans to push the total to 25000 dollars in the coming week.
In Kansas City Missouri a meeting of orthodox Jews raised 1800 dollars last night to aid Jews in Russia.
The Mexican Central Railway signs a 15 year contract with Mexican Petroleum Company to supply fuel oil from Ebano near Tampico, expecting 50 million dollars revenue and a 20 percent fuel saving. A 1,000,000 barrel reservoir will be built, with other railways watching closely the cost relief amid high fuel prices.
In Tallequah Oklahoma the political opponents of W C Rogers organized a rump council yesterday and notified him they are ready to do business. They say Rogers refused to call a summer election for new council members fearing they would be elected as the tribal government faces dissolution.
The St Petersburg correspondent for the Daily Telegraph reports an imminent imperial manifesto. It will grant relief to the peasantry by canceling about twenty million roubles of land redemption tax arrears since 1861 and extend peasant bank operations.
Fairview Oklahoma report says Alvin Chamberlain aged 25 died after two months with a broken neck caused at work when a coworker jumped on his back during broom corn cutting. His body was paralyzed since the incident and he disputed that his neck was dislocated.
Leige Belgium report notes Americans secure top prizes at the International Exposition. John S. Sargent earns a gold medal of honor while W A Aeewan Carl Marr and Eugene Vail win first medals for paintings and P W Barlett for sculpture. American manufacturers collect 200 medals and diplomas.
M. M. Methvin, an elderly resident of Temple and Bell county, is at Kings Daughters Hospital after a sudden paralytic stroke yesterday. He was in good health prior to the attack, which was unexpected, and recovery is anticipated.
In Marshall Texas a 15 year old boy named for Gen N B Forrest broke his leg during a Saturday afternoon wrestling match with a companion.
In Dublin Texas J S Gilbreath four miles south of town was shot and killed around six pm last night. Tom Gregsby surrendered to the constable following the slaying.
In Milwaukee at Temple Emanuel a mass meeting gathered 200 attendees including many wealthy Jews and some non Jews. Cash subscriptions totaling 1500 dollars were made to aid the suffering Jewish community.
Alfonso left Potsdam for Vienna last night. He traveled with Emperor William and his sons who accompanied him to the railroad station in a cordial leave taking.
King Nottoc VII arrives in Houston amid cheers and carnival atmosphere. Thousands line streets from Jackson to Franklin as militia, cavalry, buglers, grand marshal and royal entourage lead a regal procession. A canopy bears the king as white silk regalia and a swan saddle symbolize the pageantry of this royal visit.
In Henderson Texas on November 14 crowds from the countryside visited the city to view mob damage after a lynching. The county jail was torn up with repairs costing 400 to 500 dollars while officials like Judge Levy and attorneys Beard and Futch were absent during the incident.
Fred Blittersdorf a young Austin married man shot himself in a pawnshop after selecting a revolver at Hessey and Company. He left a note for his sister asking care for his baby. He died instantly. he leaves a widow and a two year old child. London reports Japan plans a 250 million dollar foreign loan at four percent with France likely to participate and Rothschilds noted as issuing house though date is undecided.
Constable Bush took Green Oliver, a Black man, to Mart after he was charged with arson in Calvert. In a yesterday trial before Justice Bergeron, evidence said Oliver, jealousy toward a Chinaman led him to pour oil on the house and strike a match. The Chinaman escaped harm as Oliver fled. Bergeron set a $500 bond awaiting grand jury action.
John Martin, about 55, a carpenter who had lived in Fort Worth four months, was found hanged yesterday morning at 8 45 in a room of the Colonial Inn at Fifteenth and Calhoun streets. A note claimed the name was not John Martin but offered no clear origin. He left his personal effects to a carpenter who was his companion. little is known about his past or origin.
Brownwood Texas reports the carnival delayed yesterday due to the company’s late arrival. The troupe will begin at 2 PM this afternoon as the town crowds gather in good weather for a big event.
J. E. McFarland of Jacksonville submitted $30,000 of Jacksonville water works bonds to the Attorney General for approval in Austin. Approval was deferred due to the absence of a required official's signature. proceedings will complete once the signature is obtained.
The Braun and Ferguson Company of Bisbee Arizona with capital stock of 500,000 was yesterday granted a permit to conduct general mercantile business in Texas.
Nationwide municipal elections favored the Government though Republicans won in many districts. Madrid reported twenty one Government and five Republican with two Socialist electors. Police arrested sixty repeaters. Election affrays occurred at several sites. The university reopened yesterday after student disturbances subsided.
Havana reports a proposed budget starting July 1 with receipts estimated at about 23 million and expenses around 21.5 million. In Christiana the 81 district plebiscite returns show 29,443 for Prince Charles of Denmark as King of Norway and 6,806 against him.
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