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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
The State Bankers' Association adopted strong resolutions pledging support for handling cotton and maintaining prices at Corpus Christi last week. The move is significant for cotton growers and the state, signaling coordinated backing across the industry.
In Austin a jury convicted Waters-Pierce Oil Company of violating Texas anti trust laws. The sentence forfeits its right to operate in Texas along with fines and penalties totaling 1 549 500. The company will appeal through the courts as the state celebrates its first victory.
Geo B Jenkinson and associates of the South Texas and Gulf Railway bought St Josephs Island at Aransas Pass from Sam B Allyn and T D Wood for 200000 dollars. Aransas Pass is expected to grow into a great harbor once the works are finished.
An eastbound Southern Pacific train from California derailed at Lozier near Del Rio Sunday morning. One man was killed and twenty injured, with some expected to die. The chair car was wrecked, and the entire train was thrown from the tracks. The injured were taken to San Antonio.
The Southern Pacific will build a new freight depot at San Antonio. The railroad commission will take up the matter of a new I. and G. N. depot there.
State attorneys petitioned for a receiver and secured an injunction preventing removal of the company's property from the state. The action targets Waters-Pierce Oil Company and aims to halt asset transfers while the case proceeds.
President Metcalfe of the San Angelo Business Men's Club urges San Antonio to take steps to secure a railroad connection between the two cities. San Angelo says it is ready to do its part.
George Gullet and Marion Tucker of Pierce drowned in Jones Creek near El Campo while returning from hunting. They attempted to swim the swollen creek on their horses, succumbing to the flood.
Excessive rains in the black sand belt cause widespread cotton losses due to root rot. The current outlook for Texas cotton is poor because of the unusual rainfall patterns.
The attorney general rules that state insurance companies may conduct loan activities only within the state and solely as a incidental part of their core business. This decision restricts cross state lending by insurers and clarifies regulatory boundaries for insurance firms engaging in loan activities.
The hailstorm swept a three mile wide path through Goliad County last week, causing crop destruction far surpassing initial estimates. Cotton fields and other crops bore the brunt as farmers assess losses and insurance claims.
The Sheriffs' Convention of Texas will meet in San Antonio on July 9 10 11 with John W Tobin as president. The County Clerks Collectors Treasurers and District Clerks will convene with them at the same time for joint sessions.
Construction of the Stamford and Northwestern road will start in about a week, extending from Stamford through six counties to Dickens. The Rock Island is believed to be interested in the project.
Travis County swung to a wet outcome by roughly 1000 votes after a spirited campaign. About 5000 of 6500 qualified voters participated, and the day passed quietly.
J. F. Ryan, manager for Southwest Texas of the Five Million Club, is arranging a large gathering at Electric Park in San Antonio. W. J. Bryan is to be invited to speak to stimulate enthusiasm for the club’s work.
Congressman Slayden and his wife spend days at Brownsville. He intends to verify his stance on the treatment and placement of African American troops during a personal visit, aligning with his political position.
Three distinct shocks were felt in Guayaquil on Saturday morning causing ants to flee homes. Little damage occurred as houses were sturdy. Shocks were recorded by observers and lasted over an hour.
President Roosevelt announces a commercial arrangement with Germany to allow forty American goods to be taxed at minimum rates. Substantial tariff concessions would be offered in return for German products under the Dingley tariff authority.
The government at Guate mala declares General Toledo the author of the recent attempt on President Cabrera and the assassination of President Barrillas. Jealousy is named as the motive and Toledo plans to campaign against Cabrera.
Joseph Chamberlain is seriously ill in London and was carried from the train to his carriage. His health has not improved and observers await further word on his condition.
A volcanic disturbance in Turkey swallowed a village and erased its hill. Most inhabitants escaped with their lives. The villa near Florence, Villa Palmieri, long associated with Bocaccio's Decameron, has been purchased by Mr. Ellsworth of New York from an English lady.
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain celebrated the first anniversary of their wedding in Madrid on June 1. The king signed a bill pensioning families of victims of the storm that disrupted the wedding day.
The Jefferson Davis monument was unveiled in Richmond Virginia on Monday before a vast crowd. The event drew immense attendance and was celebrated across the South.
Birmingham was selected as the next reunion location for the Confederate Veterans. General Stephen D. Lee was elected Grand Commander with General W. L. Cabell as Lieutenant General of the Trans Mississippian. San Antonio and Nashville were the other contenders. Mobile is noted as a competing candidate.
Floodwaters cover two streets by Lake Charles with water reaching main road. The lake inundates the power plant area, streetcars halted, no electricity or water protection against fire, disrupting services and raising emergency concerns.
The Pacific region reports complete train stoppage and lake water reaching trestles. Many residents are displaced as about 100 businesses close and all mills shut down due to the flooding impact.
The Haywood trial at Boise Idaho was postponed because of W D Haywood's sudden illness. The long imprisonment and trial strain are affecting his strength. A suitable jury for this notable case has not yet been completed.
Ground broken in Seattle for the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition to be held in 1909. John Barrett secretary of the Interior Bureau of American Republics attended as President Roosevelt's representative.
An unknown man threw himself before a train on the elevated road in Brooklyn and was instantly killed in view of a large crowd of passengers. No further details were provided about the deceased or motive.
Matt Sloan, an outlaw in Breathiett County Kentucky, was killed by his old enemy Strickland after returning from a long penitentiary term. The confrontation ends Sloan's violent career.
Rains flood Cameron Parish and much of Calcasieu Parish with extensive stock and crop losses. Thousands become refugees in Lake Charles.
Last week's heavy rains flooded a large portion of Houston along the Bayou, causing extensive property damage and forcing many of the city’s poorer residents to seek higher ground for safety.
Persisting belief in Washington is that Standard Oil must dissolve or be crushed following Texas and Missouri rulings and fines totaling about three million dollars.
Roosevelt resumes duties in Washington after the western trip and plans to attend the Jamestown Exposition on June 9 and then proceed to Oyster Bay on June 12 for the summer.
President Gompers revokes the Brew ery Men's Union charter affecting about 40 000 members and 400 000 in its assets. An appeal may follow from the Federation of Labor president's action as part of a longer fight for reinstatement.
On Monday at 2 p.m. all work on the Southern Railway was suspended for five minutes in memory of Jefferson Davis. Trains, telegraphs, and office duties rested during the brief tribute.
The river is eating under banks at Natchez and undermining waterworks and nearby buildings. The danger will be presented to the Mississippi River Commission in St. Louis in July.
A garbled quote attributes a warning to Dr Watson of Scotland about eating meat for healthy offspring. The misspelled text suggests the advice will be followed while meat prices remain high, though details are unclear.
Missouri lawmakers debate proposed taxes on bachelors and higher marriage license fees. Critics say the moves aim to balance budgets but raise costs for couples and single individuals alike.
A fragment notes that insurance companies have dropped blotters and candors, describing it as the common people's graft. The terse observation reflects a critique of late 19th or early 20th century financial practices.
Toledo objects to the appointment of a negro collector, arguing heightened racial tensions. The remark contrasts Ohio’s response with South Carolina which did not protest as vigorously.
A Chicago University professor suggests ending gate receipts in college sports and funding athletics through endowments, framing it as a path to level resources between Carnegie and Rockefeller.
The note highlights Hughes of New York, arguing a capable governor may become a capable president and praising executive ability as a scarce trait in leadership. The remark suggests a LINK between governorship performance and national prospects.
The Atlanta Georgian labels Bryan Folk LaFollette Roosevelt Hughes and Tom Watson as good Democrats. It hints a longer list of bad Democrats would take too much space.
A sharp quip suggests Bryan’s lingering in Boston could draw Madam Democracy to nickname him Hubby. The comment playfully links local political patience with evolving civic roles.
The Rhode Island Legislature adjourned without electing anyone to the Senate after failure to pick a preferred nominee. The stalemate ends the session with no clear victor among competing millionaire-backed contenders.
After a long quest for peace and sleep, the famed author Mark Twain is finally reported to have discovered solace in Annapolis, offered as a quiet refuge and resting place.
For sale or exchange a $2000 equity in a 16 acre irrigated truck farm in Bee County half a mile from Beeville. Contact J. W. Canada San Antonio Tex.
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