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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
2
Reports from Texas towns cover arrests for bigamy and swindling, a fatal pistol accident in Vernon, and a bank deposit total of one million in Cleburne. Other items note cotton trade activity, a Western Texas shipment contract, a gold wedding anniversary in Plano, a prohibition mass meeting in Terrell, a mining fire at Rockdale, a sheriff involved shooting at Big Springs, and multiple farm and land sales around Denison, Victoria, and Temple.
The Washington house plans a regular session with a late December recess and aims to advance general appropriation bills before holidays. Committee lists, led by Appropriations chair Hemenway, will organize to push early consideration. The death of Representative Burke of Peninsula will be announced with a resolution of respect.
In Williamson West Virginia Miss Kate Roubough a telegraph operator at Thacker shot four times at William Howardson an outlaw known for lumber camps near Thacker. Howardson entered the signal tower at night trying to embrace her and was mortally wounded. He is reported to die.
F. Wie Milby, a lifelong Jackson resident, was killed when a hammer struck chair as a pistol discharged. The single man, 52, died within minutes without speaking after the shot. He leaves three sisters and one brother among many friends.
Adjutant General Bell issues a definition of martial law and military necessity. He explains treason as armed or unarmed resistance to lawful militia movements. The note references removal of officials in the Crippie Creek district after the release of an imprisoned striker.
In Austin on a winter morning Martha Can iclan aged 9 and Helen Shock aged 11 were knocked down at Seventh and Congress by a horse and rider. Martha sprained her ankle and both girls were hurled to the ground before the rider fled to avoid identification.
A scrambled report describes a peculiar case where an owner bought an animal described as a gentle biggy horse. The horse allegedly died, but the owner remains cautious and vows to stay safe and not be near the animal.
In Morristown New Jersey on December seventh a Hungarian miner named Peek Beca was captured after an overnight chase near the mountains. Minnie Root was shot at her window and her daughter was fatally wounded in the head by a stray bullet.
Fragments indicate C L Williams suggested a possible first dividend to depositors. The exact timing was unclear with impressions that a dividend might be declared soon, though no positive confirmation was given by Williams.
Morning Post reports a treaty between the United States and China aims to open Mi denae stang trade. The article questions whether the accord will bring tangible benefits or fade into nullity amid shifting economic pressures.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a poisoning case and an attorney's statement in December. The text mentions a defendant named Took with unclear actions and a conviction related to the poison allegation, but details are incomplete.
Melville Louisiana residents discuss an unclear banking proposal described in a fragmented note. The text references the Bank of Malvilies and potential impact on local finances, but key details are obscured.
Speculators push vast cotton volume amid heavy Liverpool trade. Prices jump with futures up 40 to 45 points and middling cotton at 136 1/2 cents in London, while U S market opens at new highs as crowd fills the gallery awaiting price movement.
Reyna was hanged at Hallettsville at 8 30 after being led from his cell with Father Vrane and five freeholders. Officials and reporters witnessed the execution. He spoke briefly through an interpreter and was buried at the poor farm. He prayed with fellow prisoners before the end.
A messenger at Baltimore Md left a pouch with $7000 in bonds coupons and stocks on a table while registering a letter. Two men entered, one grabbed the pouch and fled with accomplices, alarms raised but the thieves escaped.
Consul Gudger accepted the treaty in Panama City yesterday in the palace presence of junta members and officials. The casket bearing the document was carried by two policemen from the palace to the U.S. consulate for safekeeping before shipment to the United States.
Assistant Chief Reduettler reports a large amount of dynamite hidden in a city district. Police launch a search for the person who concealed the explosive and those connected with the cited civic pandits captured in Across the Jadian Time.
In Pittsburg on December 3 price moves show Blandhard Old Abe pipe line advancing five cents per barrel for high grades and two cents for lower grades except Ragland. Pennsylvania oil price stands at ninety-one cents per barrel in September.
In Milam county during the month the largest share of deaths and the smallest share of births were recorded. The report notes Cameron Texas as a focal point amid the county figures reflecting demographic changes.
Will Wells was found guilty of murder in the Henry Smith case near Goldthwaite. The Dec 5 verdict followed testimony at the trial and yielded a life term for Wells.
To Look Over. Port Arthur Beaumont Texas Dec ok H. Klay and G. Van Amergren, bers of the Holland syndicate, high: control the principal industries of Por Arthur, arrived in the city yesterday and left for Port Arthur, wagers crty. They were delayed on rats, and arrived too late to join Lange Heyneker and Haight, wh Thursday.
Fragmentary report notes a German chancellor pressed to explain actions regarding soldiers and authority. The inquiry seeks clarity on measures adopted and their impact on governance.
The reward in the Geo murder case has risen to 1000 dollars for information leading to the capture of the killer in Harhart. Authorities say the money will be paid for the suspect’s arrest and delivery alive, with further details in the public notice.
A New York jury found Guilty yesterday of stealing $200 from Herman Loohel, connected to strikes at the Martha Washington hotel and the Republican club. The verdict follows proceedings across a disrupted union activity scene involving Housesmiths and whieueons.
Ottawa University in Ottawa Ont suffered complete destruction by fire on December 3, with reports indicating extensive damage and loss of property. Authorities are investigating the blaze and assessing the aftermath for students and staff.
Timothy Mc Carthy, described as a walking delegate of the Honcramiths and Bridgemen's union, was convicted of extortion in New York. He faces a one year sentence and awaits sentencing on the related charges.
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