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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
6
Brief items highlight timely happenings across politics, society, and culture. INs provide concise notes on notable events, emerging trends, and fresh developments with emphasis on relevance and immediacy for a broad readership.
Democratic senators back a reinvestigation of Lorimer bribery charges after a four hour caucus. The House ratified Arizona and New Mexico constitutions with recall and amendment provisions while a separate reform bill targets antitrust law distinctions. Senator La Follette predicts more than $100,000 spent in Lorimer case and signals a third installment.
Porfirio Diaz leaves Mexico City in secrecy at 2 a.m. aboard a pilot train bound for Vera Cruz, aiming for Spain. Francisco de la Barra's provisional government is in place as Diaz anticipates exile, with bandit threats noted along the route and a carefully staged departure.
Several textile plants in New England suspend idle time this week as part of a broader summer curtailment. Amoskeag Manufacturing Company at Manchester New Hampshire with 15 500 workers York Corporation of Saco Maine employing 2 500 and Everett Mills of Lawrence Massachusetts with 1 800 workers join the movement alongside ongoing Fall River mills. In another note Uncle Sam funds a small aerial navy base as Assistant Secretary Winthrop signs contracts worth 13 000 dollars for three airplanes delivery to the Naval Academy by July 1.
The first solid refrigerator car of tomatoes loaded Saturday sold at public auction for $1,351.60. The car was bought by T. H. Peppers, representing a firm of Chicago. Track sales are favored by growers and most of the crop is expected to be marketed by that method.
The governor on Saturday approved a $15,000 deficiency requested by the State printing board for first second and third class printing. The allowance covers heavy state work including printing of the revised statutes.
A juror claiming deafness faced a whisked test of hearing by a London judge who asked if he was very deaf. The juror answered yes, prompting the judge to advise the witness box speak softly. Also notes a Cleveland banker and Masonic figure, Charles T. Rose, described as a chicken-fan and incubator owner in a lighter anecdote.
A fragment quotes Lollerby and Dubbleigh discussing Hawkins punishment. The exchange notes Hawkins cried out with strong language during the beating, as described in Harper's Weekly.
A satirical note on Washington seeking one hundred additional policemen while Congress proposes many new laws. Humorous lines claim Garfield Tea cures liver issues and related ailments, then mock stylish dress and brains unutilized by many people.
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