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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
1
Reported on a decision among local Black residents following a deed dispute. The group urged Gibson to name the actual perpetrator if he did not commit the act, signaling a demand for transparency and accountability within the community.
In Jackson County a mass meeting of colored citizens condemns crime and asserts Monk Gibson may be responsible for the Conditt family murder by withholding potential accomplices. They pledge to aid authorities in preventing a recurrence and to ferret out criminals. Also reports Admiral Togo’s Tokyo welcome and audience with the Emperor after returning from the Sea of Japan victory.
Natchez Mississippi reports three new yellow fever cases on Sunday. Two are in the city with one forming a new focus. Both are mild. Three patients were discharged Sunday and eleven under treatment are doing well.
An earthquake described as the heaviest in the area struck Newport Vermont early Sunday. A single shock lasting seconds rattled houses, shattered crockery, and sparked alarm, accompanied by a distant explosion-like sound.
The piece highlights Sir C Scott Moncrieff at a Johannesburg meeting praising irrigation’s role in transforming farms from India to California. It notes Egypt and South Africa’s prospects, and contrasts practical gains with poetic verse about a daisy and changing seasons from the New York Sun.
The text traces how shoes functioned in ancient trade and testimony from 1600 B C. to Israelite custom of transferring possession. It notes shoe throwing symbolizing new ownership and connects to English Scottish bridal rites and Turkish wedding customs where guests throw slippers at the groom.
The Philadelphia Record notes perforations in the Dolphin's iron hull arise from electrolysis and warns of insidious danger to iron structures near electric wires. It cites the Mikasa's destruction as possibly due to an overcharge of electricity, while acknowledging electricity as useful yet hazardous.
Jerry Simpson known as the Sockless Sage of Medicine Lodge dies at 6 05 PM in Wichita Kansas on October 24 1903 The Washington obituary recalls his six year tenure in the Fifty second Congress as a reform minded Populist with a blunt speaking style born March 31 1842 in New Brunswick he sailed on Great Lakes ships before Civil War service later moving to Kansas working as a farmer and stock raiser He shifted from Republican to Greenback Union Labor and finally People’s Party running for Congress with Democratic aid and winning 32 603 votes over James R Hallowell 25 181 The article notes his unique personality and long political influence
The Siberia reached San Francisco in ten days ten hours and seven minutes from Yokohama, beating the Korea by almost an hour and a half. Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Harriman did not land, transferring to a tug for Oakland and continuing east by rail. The president's daughter dismissed rumors about the trip as nonsensical and said she enjoyed every moment.
Austin Texas Driller Oil Company pays the last two quarters taxes and dismisses its injunction suit against the state challenging the Kennedy bill tax. Dismissal follows an agreement with the attorney general.
A man named Willis Johnson, described as a negro, was kicked in the stomach by a horse in Austin Texas. He is not expected to live due to internal injuries. The horse allegedly landed with both feet on him.
In Austin Texas the state treasurer on Monday logged 44000 as school land interest receipts with about 7000 left to record after Tuesday’s heavy remittance. In Rock Island Texas rain benefits fall gardens and crops. In Panama private advices report a destructive San Salvador fire destroying Agricola Bank and several other buildings causing 300000 in damage.
A business committee in El Paso met to organize an annual fair with a $50,000 capital stock. A charter will be sought immediately for the InterAmerican Fair and Fiesta. The organizers plan to request funding from state and Mexican authorities for permanent exhibits.
J. T. Watkins living east of Clarksville sold a bale of long staple cotton here Saturday for 13 cents. The bale was described as in fine condition.
Ice and frost hit North Texas while Central Texas fair is canceled. Raywood rice sells up to 3.50 a bushel. German Day in Galveston draws visitors as violence cases in Sealy and Beaumont appear in reports. T P A gains membership 48 after contest. Officials discuss taxes and freight rates amid a mix of arrestees, trials, and economic notes across Texas.
A Plymouth Maine tale recalls Mr Blanchard the local helper who is called to shave the deceased. An elderly man dies and Blanchard arrives after a hurried messenger asks for signs of life. The daughter informs him father has gone, prompting Blanchard to quip about the afterlife and proceed with the routine.
Bradford Tenn special reports scientific talk on kidney trouble and a claimed cure. J A Davis testifies Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after a few doses and he praises them highly. The piece warns that kidney disease can lead to Bright's disease dropsy diabetes rheumatism and urges early treatment.
Fragmentary lines describe a syrup that supposedly stops coughing and eases bronchial passages, promising relief and peaceful sleep for sufferers. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or named entities.
William P Averilk landlord of The Tavern New Boston N H advertised the family pew for sale after selling his parents and remaining family items. The pew was formerly owned by J Reed Whipple and described as for sale in the local paper noting it was good as new and little used.
Olaus Magnus recalls a 1532 Teignmouth shore find described as a giant dead beast with whale traits and horn plates in the mouth, three bellies and thirty throats. A separate 1736 Preston market note reports two bird flocks colliding midair and 180 birds sold.
A 94 year old man credits Grape-Nuts for restoring digestion and regular bowel action after chronic indigestion. He reports renewed strength and mobility, eating Grape-Nuts daily for breakfast and rarely other foods, and praises Postum Co. as the sponsor. He encourages reading The Road to Wellville.
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