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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
3
National Guardsmen rid Salem New Jersey of a caterpillar infestation by firing rifles. The concussion knocked insects from branches as they swarmed away and were swept up.
The obituary notes 7 children 6 grandchildren and 87 great grandchildren survive Johan na Jundel a widow who died in Chemnitz Saxony at age 92.
Mrs Laura L Bremer of Crown Point Indiana reports two years of spinal pains and ineffective treatments. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she says three bottles restored life and blood, calling it a cure and urging others to seek her advice. A $5000 forfeit note accompanies the letter proving genuineness cannot be produced.
President Palma said his commissioners will sign a reciprocity treaty with General Bliss likely Monday or Tuesday, then sent to Washington for signature by Hay and the Cuban minister Quesada. After Senate confirmation, it goes to the Cuban Senate for approval with a tariff revision hoped to preserve revenues. A senator notes House approval is needed. a $35,000,000 loan remains before the Senate.
Washington December 6 C K McDowell applicant for marshal of the Northern district of Texas left for Del Rio after a telegram reporting illness in his family The case has been fully presented to the administration and action may occur early next week Mr Hawley was expected this week but has not arrived.
Mrs. Carrie Nation was jailed in Topeka Kansas on December 6 for disturbing the peace. She was forcibly ejected from multiple drug stores and a leading hotel as crowds jeered. Some saloons allowed her entry while a mob trailed and liquor interests mocked her with jeers.
Galveston Texas December 6 There is no basis to connect the visit of Katy officials here the day before yesterday with any Gulf and Interstate reconstruction. The claim that Katy seeks Gulf and Interstate is an old report that has been dropped months ago.
The river situation in Shreveport has worsened with hundreds of black residents forced from their homes in the bottoms due to high water. Many plantations are submerged and property losses are heavy, but there have been no reported deaths.
A wealthy man from Taylor Texas was swindled out of 12000 dollars in Hot Springs Arkansas yesterday. Nine men were involved and four were arrested. The old time foot race fraud operated without deviation but appeared new to the Texan.
From Queenstown the Leicester Castle arrived with Captain Pettie recounting a Sept 3 mutiny by three American seamen. Hobbs Barnes Sears and Turner allegedly shot the second officer Nixon and mutineers fled on a makeshift raft miles north of Pitcairn Islands, taking a week of provisions.
Madrid report says the king heard from all political leaders about the cabinet crisis. The king, keen to avoid dissolving the chamber, summoned former premier Sagasta, who said the monarch would announce a decision today.
On October 11 this year the Texas school board approved a supplemental 10 cent per capita appropriation for 754 682 scholastic population. The total added funds amount to 75 968 90 dollars, forwarded by the controller to county treasurers in independent school districts for distribution.
San Antonio Texas Dec 6 The electrical workers and linemen from the San Antonio Traction Company ended a threatened citywide tie up of trolley gas and electricity after a conference. The men returned to work at 3 pm yesterday afternoon.
Denver December 6. A reliable source says Geo Gould will seek an injunction in New York within days to bar certain persons from voting stock at the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company directors meeting next Wednesday. The voting stock is in their names but is claimed to belong to him.
Caldwell December 6 The jury in the State of Texas v Tom Brownlee returned after more than twenty four hours deliberation guilty of manslaughter and sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary.
The remains of actress Kate Hassett killed last Monday by actor Barry John Stone arrived in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday.
A Memphis man Claude O'Brien faced a Louisville jury Friday charged with murder in the October 11 killing of merchant A B China in Lexington Kentucky.
Waco’s tax rate stands at 1.87 dollars. A mailing line is planned from Venus to Huffs and a 50,000 dollar viaduct is proposed for Houston. A state teachers meeting will convene in Austin late December. An Omaha fire damages Union Pacific shops, new telephony gains at Milford, and a whisky tax cut from 1.10 to 0.70 per gallon is urged. High-profile losses include a $3,000,000 corporate suit and a $175,000 rail yard blaze. Burglary impacts Spartanburg cash, and shipping trials, auctions, and a mock Roosevelt scene go under the hammer. A Chinese burial shipment, labor dispute notes, and Doan’s Kidney Pills advertisements close the batch.
A banquet hosted by Capt. Dabney of Hot Springs Arkansas featured a monster rattlesnake prepared fried boiled and stewed as the principal delicacy. It was fattened on rabbits chickens and larks and the guests pronounced it delicious.
Southern Pacific Sunset Route announces low round trip fares for December 12 17 21 22 23 26 to points in the North East and Southeast at one fare plus 2 00 with thirty day return limit. Special features include double daily service Pullman cars free chair cars and day coaches via New Orleans east and west connections. Contact M L Robbins G P A Houston and J Anderson A G P A Houston for quotes schedules and details.
A quirky collection notes that women admitting tight shoes hint at femininity and that Defiance Starch sells 16 ounce packs at the same price as 12 ounce rivals. It also jests that some men’s heads are so soft a brick wall’s shadow leaves an impression.
An era themed ad mix discusses a photo claimed to show General Grant surveying Lookout Mountain and promotes various remedies. It touts Bromo Quinine tablets for cold relief and a nerve restorer with a one trial bottle offer. The closing line hints at notoriety and popularity.
Market note reports Defiance starch selling 16 ounce packages for 10 cents with a promotional offer of one third more starch for a small extra sum. Treasury forecasts from financial students project a gold reserve of 1 billion dollars within five years.
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