Murder and Assault Terror in Austin as Woman and Child Die
Terrifying murders and brutal assaults plague Austin for months. A colored servant woman was killed with an ax in front of her children, followed by a separate beheading and rape of a girl, with authorities arresting Thomas Allen on circumstantial evidence. The case fuels fear and calls for swift justice as public figures and merchants react to the atrocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austing
Johnson
Dr. Johnson
W. C. Weed
San Marcos
Swearingen
Chenneville
Alderman Carrington
Seventh Ward
Austin
Hammel
Washington
Cleveland
DeGress
Hogler
Texas Marble King
Underhill
Metz Brothers
Salt Lake
Ben Snapees
Richard Coke
John Ireland
Terre
Meeting Of El Sociedad Benevolencia Sets Independence Day Plan
Yesterday a prolonged gathering at Garroni's hall formed to plan the 16th of September Independence Day celebration with officers elected Fernando Garza president Jose Moreno secretary Lino Sanchez treasurer Pancho Galan adjutant and a finance committee named. Citizens report Floresville activity includes railroad grading near town a new lumber yard by J W Dickey cotton arrivals and local business movement as Floresville grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Sociedad Benevolencia
Garroni’s
Fernando Garza
Jose Moreno
Lino Sanchez
Pancho Galan
Antonio Lopez
Antonio Perez
Valentino Sanches
Carlos Cartres
Ramon Sanchez
Santiago Coultres
Thomas Moreno
Victor Montez
Juan Ramon
Blas Mateo
George Lockmar
Floresville
Cornelius
Aransas Pass
J. W. Dickey
Scott & Griffith
George
Cooper & Thomas
Sutherland
Texas News in Brief from Sherman to Brenham
Showers across Northern Texas. Joe Stewart arrested in Sherman for assault on Mrs. Ashcroft. Santa Fe strike disrupts cotton bagging in Cleburne. Pittsburg hosts large Methodist camp meeting with many converts. Temple merchants oppose high insurance rates and seek reductions. A stabbing near Waco after a hostile gathering between Lee Powell and Jim Walker. Decherd wounded after shooting in family quarrel near Waco. Texas and St. Louis train derail near McGregor after cow encounter. several injured. Mail pouch stolen from Archer City to Graham by lone rider. Burglars steal 500 dollars in Grayson County and valuables from another home. J. F. Owens dies by morphine in a Galveston barroom with unclear cause. Galveston mayor opposes Knights of Labor. tensions with Santa Fe persist. Alex Calvin kills stockman W. C. Thompson in Greer County. self defense claim. Texas and St. Louis railway salvaged with second mortgage. A. F. Lazier arrested for forgery at Gainesville on eve of marriage. Brenham: Mrs. M Lonn shoots herself. husband and child nearby. prior daylight assault noted.
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Texas
Joe Stewart
Sherman
Ashcroft
Santa Fe
Cleburne
Pittsburgh
Temple
Lee Powell
Jim Walker
Waco
Powell
Decherd
Ned Hayes
Texas and
St. Louis
McGregor
Archer City
Graham
Winchester
Smith
Boulward Park
Grayson County
Decker
J. F. Owens
Galveston
Knights of Labor
Alex Calvin
W. C. Thompson
Greer County
Dallas
Missouri
Arkansas
A. F. Lazier
Northwest Texan
Gainsville
Fort Worth
Brenham
M Lonn
Beetz Denied Deputy Role in Niggli Shooting
The author, claiming truth, states Anton Beetz of Castroville was never a deputy or armed that evening. He asserts Beetz tried to keep him from arresting Niggli, then escorted him toward Schmitt’s hall, and that Beetz bore no responsibility beyond a distant acquaintance in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Wernett
Niggli
Mr. Beetz L
Beetz
Lafrehtz
Isa
Recorder's Court Docket of Fines and Offenses
A lengthy Monday docket lists fines for drunkenness vagrancy and disorderly conduct. Individuals such as J M Whitney Charlotte McDaniels Jack Miller and Emma Dennison face multiple penalties while others are continued dismissed or fined for careless driving fights and disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Whitney
Decker
Charlotte McDaniels
Emma
Joe Hooker
Hooker
Mr. Foster
Kampmann
Louis Gloria
Libell Skillman
Ames Jackson
Otto Munn
Robert Jackson
E. Blum
Ab Reinand
Chile
Charles Haywood
Wilkin
East Street
Hayward
Bill Powers
Albert Biggers
Imero Hernandez
Indalecio Maldonado
William Miller
Julia Dunesin
F. Yturbide
Vicente Molino
Charles Devan
Susan Dumbrey
Minerva Johnson
John Smith
E. Goodman
L. Praeger
Tom Newton
C. Dorsey
Celso Navarro
T. Murray
A. Brubn
M. Giada
Charles Johnson
Jim Smith
New Crime Suspect Linked to Insurance Scam
August 29 reports trace a new crime pattern to Adriance Spears who sought accident insurance income of 150 dollars weekly after a staged self injury. He was killed, and life policy losses prompted insurers to unite against the claim. Details recount prior alleged accidents, travels, and a Christmas morning shooting linked to a jeweler Frederick Morris at 814 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painapetrni
M. Fulton
Adriance Spears
Pinkerton
San Francisco
Spears
Prince
Traveler’s Insurance Company
New York
Washington
California
West
Frederick Morris
Market Street
Morris
Fred
Positiv
Governor Named Child in Blossom Cove Letter
A Blossom Cove citizen, Simon Gardner, writes to the governor describing naming a child after the governor. The letter abounds with dialect humorous remarks about naming, gifts, and expectations, while citing pasted clippings from Chicago Ledger and New Orleans Picayune on unrelated topics. The extract ends with garbled text and stray phrases referencing locusts and a farmer’s labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Gardner
Blossom Cove
John
Chicago Ledger
New Orleans Picayune
Texas Toilet Trifle and Real Estate Ads
An 1870s style miscellany item promotes the Texas Toilet Trifle for skin care with endorsements and a 50 cent price from J. Selby Co. of Galveston and San Antonio retailer Harry L. Fowler. Separate notes advertise Mad. Stevens Clairvoyant and a real estate agent, Frank B. Barry of Abilene, listing land tracts from town lots to 144000 acre holdings with loan services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gene Zists
J. Selby Co
Galveston
San Antonio
Harry L. Fowler
Houston Street
Frank B. Barry
Abilene
Tex
Sprinkling With Hose Rates Cited In Water Works Notice
The 10-1 Water Works Company reminds customers that hose sprinkling is subject to special rates. Those wishing to use sprinkler service must call at the office. The notice also mentions fraudulent use leading to service cut off without notice as per contract terms.
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Boys Clothing
Joske
B. Smith
Northern Assurance Company
England
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Imperial Fire Insurance Company
Lancashire Insurance Company
Phenix Assurance Company
Isurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Pheenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Phenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
American Central Insurance Company
Rische’s Cigar Store
Commerce Street
W. Commerce Street
Southern Hotel
James P. Hickman, JR
Narquart
Canscomnct Fc Anth SH
Fimanveacron
Newport
Mystany
Soledad Stop
Courthouse
Emer
FW. McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cos
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Rosendale
Voy
Thomas Goggan
Simmang
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe
Scholz
Commerce
Loseya Streets
Mexico
City
Luz de la Compuerta
Pachuca
Chihuahua
Juan N. Gonzales
Chuico
Minaxtla Gulch
Apam
Hidalgo
J. W. Virado
City of
Vera Cruz and Mexico
Sam B. Knight
Ofexico
Electric Light Company
Lake Texcoco
Improvement Committee
State News
Recorder's Court
King & Powers Comedy Company
An Pedro Springs
J. A. Selby
Galveston, Texas
L. Wolfson
Messrs
Ben Asner
Mike Orrexnermer
San An
Sanwood
Ull
Asher & Oppenheimer
Leon & H. Blum
Connie Cat Incen
Asher & Oppen
Rice & Fowler
R. Cohn & Co
J. D. Devine
J. Clavin
Dr. Bosanko
Stevens
Acequia Stree
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