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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
2
The article lists numerous events from Texas communities including marriage licenses in Ellis, Hill, and Parker counties, changes in leadership and school appointments, and new railroad and mail delivery activity. It also notes deaths, jail escapes, fires, a monkey attack, and a notable 1902 start toward prosperity with widespread civic progress.
Chicago details of a forthcoming book titled Schley at Santiago by war correspondent George E. Graham. The volume, endorsed by Rear Admiral Schley, uses Graham’s front-line material and photographs to present a truthful, nonpartisan account of the flying squadron’s actions and the battle’s events.
New Orleans January 13 Judge Parlange will hear the libel suit of Boer general Samuel Pearson against British consul Arthur G. Van Sittart on January 24. Pearson seeks 20000 dollars for alleged slander over remarks tying him to the August 10 thwarted attack on the British horse transport Mechanican. The case draws wide interest for its international implications.
Surveyors employed by Pennsylvania and Maryland to correct the Mason Dixon boundary report displaced boundary stones in Germany township Adams county Pa. One stone used as a door sill another in a church others scattered far from original positions All stones will be secured and reset in their proper places.
Robbers entered Pazderney & Son store in Wallis Texas last night and blew open the safe, taking more than 400 dollars. They also stole 200 dollars from a Catholic church and 200 from widow Mrs. Toman. The burglars damaged John Evans blacksmith shop and bored holes in doors and bolts.
Police report two burglars used limited powder to blow a lock and turn a spindle. They wrapped the safe with two bolts of cotton flannel and set it alight to mask the noise. The fire was extinguished with no injuries or crew on site. officers alerted.
Fort Worth report details Neil P. Anderson's 800 prime beeves shipped from Galveston December 18 to Liverpool arriving January 8. The consignment, described as landed in excellent condition, marks the quickest export cattle run between the two ports. If satisfactory, further shipments will follow.
A 15 year old Galveston boy has built a triangular frame with a small wheel used with a bicycle to hold it steady on street railway and railroad tracks. The contraption can hold the bicycle firmly as it moves around track curves, and may be patentable and valuable.
Austin reports a booming start to the year with forty nine business charters filed in ten days, totaling about 8.7 million dollars in capital. Officials cite this as an unparalleled pace in the secretary of state's records, signaling robust Texas progress.
Washington and Waco dispatches report Democratic caucus debate over Admiral Schley’s hero status and Dewey’s dissenting opinion. Resolutions by Rep Sheppard of Texas urge vindication and a shift in government stance if Republicans block action. Also reported, Anderson Norris hanged in Waco after claiming innocence.
Rumors of a Paraguay upheaval prove true as President Acevel resigns and Congress accepts. A revolutionary junta takes control with generals Caballero Escobar and others. deputy Facando Insfran dies in a clash, while Caballero and Senators Miguel Corbalan are wounded. Hector Carvalo becomes acting president as chaos grips Asuncion.
At about 1 o clock this morning a freight train on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line struck a man near Spring street four blocks beyond Houston avenue. He lay mangled and unconscious, later reported dying. The unidentified white man, about 50, carried a small grip. Dr. Boyd arrived and the injured man recovered enough to whisper faintly as the scene was investigated.
In Washington the House debated the Hopkins bill to establish a permanent census bureau. While supporters favored a permanent bureau, opposition argued the bill was not mature enough. The bill was recommitted to report back with a detailed permanent organizational plan. A separate bill granted Mrs McKinley a life street tailing privilege. The House adjourned until Monday.
W J Bryan visited Holyoke Massachusetts as a lecturer hosted by the Knights of Columbus. After a public reception he spoke at 8 o clock and greeted the crowd before delivering a brief fifteen minute address to local students urging pursuit of good and higher education.
A London formed company to ship cotton from La Porte Texas to Manchester launched its first vessel at Grangemouth and Greenock yards in Scotland. The Galveston jetties channel to La Porte is slated for completion by March 31. English shippers plan immediate use of La Porte dock facilities.
A manufacturing concern employing 300 men now in the Host will move its plant to Beaumont if Texas residents subscribe to $25,000 in stock. The firm seeks no bonus or free site and will relocate upon easy conditions.
A leading financier at Austin proposes forming a company with 5 million dollars capital to build tank cars and oil tanks for oil companies. He says U.S. foundries could produce 5000 tank cars in ninety days to relieve the shortage at Beaumont.
Miss Helen Gould has started on a trip through the West and Southwest, visiting cities and landmarks as she travels for her personal itinerary and public engagements.
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