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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
1
Woman Fights Off Youth Robber in Beaumont
Miss Linda Dugat, in Beaumont, Texas, wrestles a pistol from a 13 to 14 year old assailant on avenue C near Royal street. A hand to hand struggle follows as she tries to strike and choke the youth until the gun slips and the robber escapes after biting her. She is described as athletic and from a prominent Jefferson county family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Linda Dugat
Clara Blanchette
Avenue C
Royal Street
Miss Dugat
Miss Duga
Ahead Dugat
Taylor’s Bayou
Larghys
Blanchettes
Jefferson County
Meteorite Found In Felix Alabama From May 1900 Fireball
A seven pound meteoric mass was unearthed in soft soil near Felix Alabama after a May 15 1900 display of falling meteors and explosions. The stone contains olivine augite triolite nickel iron and graphite carbon, whose dark hue comes from graphite. The article notes meteors offer glimpses into other worlds and the unity of chemical composition in celestial bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix
Ala
Earth
Wolcott's Great Poker Stroke Sparks City Talk
Senator Wolcott displays calm nerve in a high stake poker game described by Albert Watson of Denver. Facing professionals pursuing a large pot and a mining operator named Dur, Wolcott discards a diamond jack for a card and ends with a five card flush that becomes four queens on the board, winning a sizable score as the others fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Wolcott
Albert Watson
Denver
Wolcott
Dur
High Cost of Living Epidemic Prodigality Rising
The article cites Harper's Weekly on rising living costs with commodities up about ten percent from last year. It notes higher meat and bread prices, increased rent and hotel rates, and rising wages fueling broader luxurious spending and broader family expense growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
No Odiouws Comparisons in Gossip Sketch
A humorous exchange features Mrs Newlywed and Mrs Knowitall debating a husband’s silence about his late mother’s coffee and a boarding house. The banter highlights social pretensions and domestic lore in a light, paraphrased exchange.
Not a Novice. She
A brief dramatic exchange shows a woman pressing for proof of love and a man promising written testimonials to prove past affection. The dialogue hints at romantic doubt and the power of written proof in relationships.
American Girl in Leamington Recounts Book Return Encounter
An American girl visiting Leamington, England, returns library books before leaving. She meets a young Englishman who jokes about Americans and their books. She replies that in America a man would be the one carrying the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leamington
England
Fifth Avenue
America
In His Dreams Hewitt and Jewett Exchange Banter
Hewitt recalls a boat trip dreaming of sleeping in the upper berth while a lower berth was real. Jewett teases that he overslept, in a brief shared talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Where Extremes Meet. Briggs Poor Felton
A brief implied gossip item questions Briggs and Felton's unhappy marriage and whether Griggs wonders if his wife loves him enough or too much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Felton
Griggs
The Dutiful Wretch
A letter-writer critiques a woman with an excessive sense of duty who gossips about neighbors, reports rumors, and monitors others. The piece lampoons her for turning every minor misdeed into a moral crusade, causing unhappiness among those around her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Ticket Six Feet Long Reveals Complex Travel Conditions
An eastern railroad issued a single trip ticket nearly six feet long, with seven or eight contracts embedded in the reading matter. A passenger agent measured it at 5 feet 8 inches, noting two small coupons attached. If printed as ordinary news, the strip would cover over two newspaper columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Use of Cordite Condemned by Commission
Cordite used in British service for a dozen years has been condemned by a commission appointed to study its effect on arms. A proverb notes a rejected gift often returns a glove, and a reflection on creation claims man was made from dust so woman could sweep all before her.
It Is Not Our Affair
Washington reports no action planned by the state department as yet. Officials insist the Haitian crisis is a dispute between Germany and Haiti with no U.S. interests harmed. The incident’s resolution may deter future revolutionary meddling affecting foreign shipping and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Berlin
United States
Haiti
Killick
Phaeton
Ecuador
McLean
Haitian
Crete-a-Pierrot
Death by Own Action in Sherman Hotel
Charles Bruner aged 39 committed death by his own action at the Central hotel near the Union depot in Sherman. His wife, in a statement, said they were at the window watching the train when Bruner drew a pistol and shot himself, sinking on the bed. He had been in Oberman Saturday and had a history of drinking. His sole surviving relative is a sister in Illinois. The physician said Bruner died within forty minutes after taking the drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Charles Bruner
Central Hotel
Union Depot
Oberman
Illinois
Bruner
Dallas Raid Targets Prominent Main Street Saloon
In Dallas Texas September 9 a sudden raid on a Main Street saloon by about twenty sheriff's deputies and city police led to a long flashlight chase. Seventy eight suspects surrendered after remaining on roofs for an hour. Most posted bonds while nearly twenty were jailed after grand jury indictments into gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Main Street
Sheriff’s Department
Zacheas
Grand Jury
Tank Explosion Wrecks New Orleans Tank Endangering Six
A petroleum gas explosion occurred on the riverfront in New Orleans when a lantern was left at the top of a tank during fuel oil transfer from a barge. Six men were seriously injured including engineers Harry Haley of Pensacola and C and Moore of Mobile along with Joseph Pine Jim Olsen Kory Torlson and Bob Sealy. They were rushed to Charity hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patroleum
New Orleans
Monarch
Harry Haley
Pensacola
Fla
C.and Moore
Mobile
Ala
Joseph Pine
Jim Olsen
Kory Torlson
Bob Sealy
Charity Hospital
Frank Tousey Dies in Newark at Mortality Ends Publisher
Frank Tousey founder of Judge and nephew of Sinclair Tousey, president of the American News company, died in Newark from pleurisy. For years he ran a music publishing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tousey
Newark
Judge
Sinclair Tousey
American News Company
Strawn Syndicate Buys Putnam Gazette for Better Standards
The Southwestern Publishers' Syndicate formed by Strawn News, Ranger Record, and Brazos Valley Beacon has acquired the Putnam Gazette. It plans to elevate quality through shared resources and is negotiating additional publications to raise overall standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawn
Texas
Southwestern Publishers’ Syndicate
Strawn News
Ranger Record
Brazos Valley Beacon
Putnam Gazette
Mitchell Denies Report on End of Strike
President Mitchell refuted a Scranton report claiming he told a friend the strike would end by September 15 and workers must return to save the miners union. Separately Parsons local union in Pennsylvania has passed a resolution to return to work on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Scranton
Parsons
United Mine Workers
Fatal affray in Nacogdoches over long running feud
In a shooting on West Main Street Dick Crain and two Roquemore brothers fought with double barrell shotguns. George W. Clevenger was killed and Crain wounded. Horace Boger and Carl Butler were present. no arrests yet and further trouble expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Texas
West Main Street
Dick Crain
Roquemore Boys
George W. Clevenger
Crain
Carl Butler
Lufkin
Horace Boger
Butner
Roger
Warship Sunk in Battle During Haitian Revolutionary Action
A Haitian revolutionary gun boat was shot out of the water and sunk following a naval engagement. Details describe a decisive defeat for the gun boat, with casualties and loss of the vessel reported.
Panther Sinks Firminist Gunboat At Gonaives Harbor
German gunboat Panther arrived at Port au Prince on September 5 and ordered the Firminist Crete-a-Pierrot to abandon its gunboat. After the crew left, the Panther fired on and sank the vessel at Gonaives harbor, amid reports of piracy and German satisfaction over the seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Creten-Bierrot
Gonaives
Panther
Crete-a-Pierrot
Port Au Prince
Cape Hayti
Markomannia
Hansel
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Cape Hayitien
Firministsnboat
Hansen
Berlin
Associated Press
Cretea- Pierrot
Cretea-Pierrot
Gonai
Creten- Pierrot
Arkansas Train Shooting Taints Osceola Event
A train in Arkansas near Osceola saw four whites fire on passengers, killing one and wounding others. Suspect Hume, named as a black- clad assailant, was arrested while a mob forms to lynch him and Fisher. Separate报道 notes a Brownwood Texas double killing as police pursue an unidentified shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Osceola
Ark
Baldy”. Taylor
H. G Fisher
Rosa
Chenault
Hume
Taylor
Atmi
Fisher
Assassination of Dickinson Foreman Joe Kersh at Fair Ground Saloon
Dickinson Texas reports foreman Joe Kersh of the Galveston Houston and Henderson railway was fatally shot yesterday from a second story window at the Fair Ground saloon. He died instantly after being struck twice in the heart. he was a Mason in Moscow Texas and leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Texas
Joe Kersh
Galveston, Houston and Henderson
Fair Ground
Kersh
Moscow
Land Rush Threat Ends by Drawing Lots in Eldorado
In Schleicher county Eldorado a possible clash over two land sections was avoided by a proposal to draw lots. About fifty applicants vied for the plots and one faction had blocked the courthouse entrance with a wagon. The plan originated from Mr. Coupins, a Hood county newcomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Eldorado
Schleicher County
Coupins
Hood County
Court House
Plunkitt Exposes Paris Model Dress Trick at Convention
Mrs. Plunkitt of Houston testified at the National dressmakers convention that the latest imported Paris dress model was actually made two years ago by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Floresville Man Severely Injured in Bat Attack
James Hollingsworth sustained a fractured skull after being struck on the head with a baseball bat in Floresville. The incident left him near death, with authorities launching a manhunt for the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
James Hollingsworth
Don Carlos Denies Carlist Rising Call in Madrid
Don Carlos the Spanish claimant to the throne issues a letter to a Carlist deputy denouncing any attempt at a rising in Carlism. The Sept 9 message stresses his opposition to armed rebellion and supports peaceful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Don Carlos
Bloody Battle Near Durant Ends in Death and Wounds
A fight about ten miles east of Durant Oklahoma between Rev. W. F. Whaley and his sons Alf and Ernest and opponents J. A. Richardson and his brother in law Mr. Wattenberger ends with the elder Whaley dead, Alf injured with both arms torn, and Richardson suffering a severe thigh wound.
Tyler men held on counterfeit note charge released on bond
Five men from Tyler were arrested in Nace on a counterfeit treasury note charge. Commissioner Parrish stated the group was released yesterday on bonds set at 1000 dollars each. The newspaper notes their return home with accompanying officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Lloyd
Nace
Treasury
Carrie Missioner Parrish Yesterda
Theso
Woman Run Over In San Antonio By Thief
A woman named Mrs. C. J. Slejer was struck and injured on Main Avenue in San Antonio this morning by a thief who rode away on a bicycle after the collision. The assailant remains unidentified as he fled the scene and was not recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
C. J. Slejer
Denison Strike at Katy Machine Shop Ends
In Denison Texas on September 8 about 250 workers gathered at the Katy machine shop to settle disputes and agree on returning to work the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Katy
Hillsboro Road Bond Proposal Receives Narrow Support
In Hillsboro Texas a road bond proposition tied to a $40 000 relief program passed with a small margin amid county polling uncertainties. The measure seeks 3 1 2 percent interest and bridges funding, though overall public input has been limited and the ballot results were not widely polled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Texas
Ers Court
Terrell Roman Family Show Quick Asylum Improvement
The Roman family recently brought to the asylum is reported improving after a few days of confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
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Akin
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Robert
Mthur
M Evangel
Monstrous
J. Kersh
Paris
W. F. Whaley
Alf
Ernest
J. A
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