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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
6
The opening of Congress draws vast crowds for the Roberts Utah seat dispute. Henderson elected speaker after protests over Brigham H. Roberts and a mass petition, while the Senate convenes with vice president Hobart’s death looming.
Washington December 6. The House approved by 502 to 30 a Taylor Ohio resolution to appoint a special committee to investigate charges against Brigham H. Roberts the Mormon representative from Utah. Roberts was barred from participation and seating until the committee reports.
Fragmentary notes mention Waabington Dao with repeated phrases and unclear context. The readable text hints at sorrow and personal or communal distress, lacking concrete events, dates, or identifiable figures for fuller summary.
The Senate reflected on the death of Senator Hayward of Nebraska though not officially a member. The opening invocation by the Chaplain recalled his service, with remarks from Senators Platt of Connecticut and Jones of Arkansas. President Frey’s administration and actions at the desk were referenced as part of the session.
The house Republicans met at the house of representatives Saturday night to renominate most officers. Nominations included Clerk Alex McDowell of Pennsylvania and Doorkeeper W J Glenn of New York. Postmaster J C McElroy of Ohio was named, with Rev Henry Cuuden of Michigan not a candidate and Colonel Henry A Casson of Wisconsin also nominated.
Washington December 4 reports show the U S Mint executed 9 511 070 in coinage for November with 6 643 700 in gold 2 612 000 in silver and 255 870 in minor coinage.
First Assistant Festmaster General Heath announces a department decision to require married female post office clerks to resign. The ruling states that marriage affects eligibility and service status for these employees.
War department releases May July exports and imports for Porto Rico ports reporting a trade surplus of 347,882 dollars. Three month totals list imports at 2,472,613 dollars and exports at 2,920,500 dollars with merchantable goods totaling 871,672 dollars sent to the United States and 875,545 dollars imported from the United States.
Washington reports that Representative Payne of New York introduced the shipping bill in the House on Monday, with Senator Hanna assisting. The measure is stated to be the same in all essentials as the prior sucimer bill.
Washington reports that two Holland Goats will be built simultaneously with many more ordered soon, signaling a surge in demand for the vessel type.
The secretary of the treasury transmitted to the House estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901. Aggregate appropriations are $61,081,994, up from the current year by $38,033,616 and over the prior totals by $54,235,024.
The Connell bank was robbed of about 5000 in currency by men who blew open the large safe with dynamite. Two pistolers of the bandit party fled as agents pursued them.
Fort Worth Texas reports the death of Prof. J F Fulk principal of Strawn school. A rupture of a blood vessel caused his death. The deceased home was at Martinsburg West Virginia and the remains will be taken to that city.
Bouston December 6 In the criminal district court here Henry Robertson was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
In a December 5 meeting the Democrats for representatives selected P. Richardson of Tennessee as speaker. The nomination drew opposition from DeArmond of Missouri Bankhead of Alabama and Sulzer of New York, with others voting for Richardson.
A major blaze in Meridian Mississippi Tuesday night gut the Rostbaum building and damaged adjacent structures. Firemen battled flames aided by citizens, limiting destruction to the Rozenbaum and Mandley Wyat buildings. Total losses reach about 3000000 with insured losses around 200000.
News from Deuneheld 50 miles northwest reports a brutal clash in which two white men Enoch Wilberley and a white named Nichols were killed, and a Negro was wounded as a group of four blacks and two whites fought. White bystanders were killed during the melee.
Washington reports the monthly comparative statement shows total receipts of 46,579,572 dollars for November, up from 36,900,005 dollars a year earlier. Expenditures totaled 40,709,647 dollars, leaving a net balance of 1,124,000 dollars for the month.
A brief Nebraska City report mentions individuals Doe and United States Hountor in a local item. The fragment notes no clear event, date, or organization beyond the two names and place.
He practiced law but built wealth through land development in Nebraska and Kansas. His entry to the United States Senate marked his first involvement in national politics.
In a Greenville neighborhood a clash between Dispensary Constables Cooley and Cornwell and George Howard and an unknown wagon operator led to a shootout. Howard, a cripple and mountaineer, was shot five times and is dying. Cornwell and Cooley were wounded. Cooley suffered a thigh wound. The unknown assailant fled.
In district court Judge Hall presides over the first Texas primte against trusts case. Barton Lingu Lumber company et al sue W H Comer alleging breach of contract to quit the lumber business in Cleburne for 7410 dollars, which plaintiff says he paid in full.
North Carolina Supreme Court rules Southern Railway liable for a $1000 fine for issuing a free pass to T. N. Hullyburton while he served as doorkeeper of the state House in 1897. The decision clarifies penalties under the law against improper passes.
Oscar Walters was shot in Taylor Texas while returning from supper to his business. The bullet entered near the mouth and passed through, breaking the jaw and knocking out several teeth. The wound is not believed to be serious.
Clarence Douglas, Ardmore newspaper correspondent, was found guilty and discharged on charges of killing Editor James Williams in June 1897 after claiming self defense.
Frankfort Kentucky report that Gayle W. Gayle was nominated for Congress by the Democratic party from Kentucky's Seventh district on December 4 with June as the month noted.
The excerpt recounts historic sacking and plunder in Delhi by Nadir Shah with mass slaughter and vast wealth carried away. It compares ancient exploits including Alexander the Great's conquests across Babylon Perspolis and Susa with immense reported treasures and priceless hoards.
A report describes dipping an alloy referred to as magnetium and nickel steel into liquid air. The nonmagnetic nickel steel acquires magnetic properties after immersion. Similar effects are noted with a substance called Herald Mangiarese steel, with densities of carbon meeting noted as decreased following immersion.
Fragmentary report describes Nat Se Benve reacting in panic as audience jammed into the exit. The famed comedian tried to calm the crowd with phrases like "Kua fer vor Ufe" and "De Geg" while insisting it was the usual gush, per an unclear note from Peter.
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