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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
2
Scotland shipyards show a wartime standstill as yards halt work and export activity slows. Meanwhile in London streets American cars are restricted to use, signaling broader wartime controls on vehicle movement.
A survey of recent notes covers Lanham appointing decisions and Ball returning home supervisory posts. It notes brisk U S. coal mining earnings and high meat prices in England amid a meat quarantine, plus tobacco land scrutiny in Texas and growing Oklahoma towns. Also adds figures on winter wheat sowing, Parker estate bequests, and policy shifts on extradition, Texas-Oklahoma borders, and Panama talks.
John Harris was executed by hanging in Blossom Texas after a Oct 18 murder of City Marshal Hill. About fifty witnesses, including sheriffs, doctors, and press, watched as Harris spoke briefly before the trap. His execution followed a swift trial and a first degree murder verdict.
New York reports the death of Owen McCarton a 70 year old recluse from Oceanic New Jersey who never left his house for thirty years due to an election bet. He avoided sunrise and sunset and only ventured out at night if ever. He backed Grant’s opponent in 1872 and kept his vow until his house burned briefly but was saved.
Special advices from Monterey, Mexico report the Guggenheim Belcra tion Company has an option on the Avino silver and copper mines near Durango. The asking price is about 6 million dollars in silver. Recently 3 million dollars worth of machinery was installed on the property. If finalized, the deal could close within weeks.
John Robertson, jailed on kidnapping charges involving a 14 year old girl and held since last week, was aided by outside companions who supplied explosives. He used the charges to blow off his shackles and blow open the jail door to flee last night.
Berlin informs London it must teach Castro a lesson and may end alliance with Britain. Britain reportedly favors Washington’s note and may respond by declaring no further fleet cooperation. Arbitration acceptance would then proceed independently.
John K. Parker James O Chance and John Austin Brazos bottom planters report a well attended Dallas boll weevil convention with delegates in earnest and expect lasting good from the gathering in December Bryan Texas.
The foreign office expects messages from Britain and Germany today approving the investiture of United States Minister Bowen with full powers to act for Venezuela, albeit under Germany’s condition. The cruiser Elba is to depart for Venewiela on Sunday.
The British steamer Topaz, seized by Venezuelans at Puerto Cabello on December 10, has safely arrived in Havana, Cuba after bombardments by ships of all powers. The owners received a cable confirming her safe passage and release.
Travelers say smallpox is epidemic in Monterey with word spreading through Laredo. The reestablishment of the office demands public opinion from many citizens, while Brath county wheat crops are in prime condition and free from pests.
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