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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
6
A wide array of brief items notes Salvador's prosperity and Russia's frozen River Neva, with New Zealand shocks and political moves in the US. Senate and House openings, court retirements, mail routes, accidents, deaths, appointments, and preliminary plans for expositions and railway orders are reported, along with international diplomacy and domestic incidents.
The government rested its case in the trial of Mrs Lolanda Bonine for the Ayres Jr killing. Defense counsel Keene signaled a motiveless defense and that Ayres was killed in a struggle after alleged intimidation with a revolver. Prof Schaeffer found no blood on Bonine's wrapper or slippers. Ayres' father testified Bonine showed no sympathy days after the incident.
Cary Scarborough was accidentally shot while bird hunting near Paige Texas. The gun misfired when J McKeown attempted to cock it. Scarborough suffered wounds to the right leg and left thigh but no major vessels or nerves were damaged and he is reported improving.
Lawyers for Evelyn P. Perry challenge the will of Mrs Holen P. Spencer who died March 7 1901 in Dallas valued at 15000 The 1874 Corsicana dated will named Harvey A Spencer of New York as sole executor without bond The suit seeks production of probate papers alleging forgery and Judge Nash granted a writ The defendant is inventor of the Spencerian system of handwriting and holds copyright status
A Fort Worth business leader writes to Dallas League of Liberty president Charlies Man gold urging immediate action to halt saloon violations across Texas. He alleges Sunday openings minors gaming and calls local option reforms a decisive step to curb liquor traffic. He warns lax enforcement could end the saloon era in Texas.
The Texas division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets in San Antonio on December 3 with a heated race for president. Candidates include Mrs. Cone Johnson of Tyler and Miss Adelia Dunovant of Houston, with Mrs. A. W. Houston from San Antonio now entering the field.
A V. Eastman of the N. A. L. and T. company reports that workers are unloading a new elaborate machinery for Chloe for use on the farmers canal. The new pump will raise capacity to 1000 per minute, ensuring ample water even if one pump fails.
At Colon, Colombia on a US gunboat, Senor De La Rosa and Generals Alban and Jeffries oversaw the surrender of liberal troops with arms to Captain Perry. Marines secured the barracks while the General Pinzon signaled the city’s joy. Armed guards remain at key depots as the canal area stabilizes.
Rev Joseph Mendi of Montclair celebrated a high mass for the Boers killed in the battle with the British and for native Filipinos who died fighting for independence. Despite cold weather, several hundred attended. Helpers Samp son and Charuzzi assisted from Newark.
Governor General Wood lands in New York from Havana on November 20 and plans to report to the president before returning to Havana on December 7. He notes Cuba harbors annexation supporters but doubts a viable public canvass, adding Cubans want their flag over Morro Castle even if briefly.
Yesterday afternoon John Holly was fatally shot when his gun discharged as he tripped in marsh grass while duck hunting about nine miles south of Orange. Brother William Holly witnessed the incident on the lake shore, and the fatal blow ended his life instantly.
Vienna reports a private telegram from Peru stating Ellen M. Stone the American missionary and Mme Tslika her companion abducted September 3 have been murdered by the brigands. Conflicting dispatches suggest the claim may be a rumor used to pressure for ransom.
In Beaumont Texas on November 30 two helpers and P F Lewis were overcome by gas while opening the gate valve to slow Contractor De Kay. De Kay also was overcome and rescue efforts trapped others. One man remained unconscious and critical as the well was brought under control within minutes.
Harry De Windt writes from the Royal Geographical Society to the Globe via the Tribune’s London desk about a long discussed Paris to New York railway. He will travel next month from Paris to New York by land to test feasibility and says Bering Strait crossing is less difficult than Dover Strait tunneling.
In San Angelo Texas William Anson of Coleman says he and his brother Frank have supplied about 15 000 horses to the British army in South Africa over the past two years. Most were bought in Texas at prices from 50 to 70 dollars each, totaling around 1 000 000 dollars.
The commissioners have approved constructing a fifty foot steel bridge over Rocky Creek on the Smiley and Sedan road, outlining the project scope and location for the local infrastructure improvement.
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