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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
A wide range of incidents is noted including deaths from assassination mob violence train accidents and gunfire across multiple states and territories. Notable items include governors murdered in Ufa and killings in Gadsden Ardmore Scottsboro and Lehigh. Other updates cover court rulings weather disasters and labor disputes.
A dramatic Topeka flood report describes North Topeka nearly vanish under rushing waters. Rescue efforts include steam launches and clinker boats. 300+ saved, 8,000 homeless, 4 million in property losses, 200+ missing, with fires and bank failures amid widespread destruction.
Caiade head tyrenekinae drowned this morning and was rescued along with Miss McAdams who was staying nearby. The commercial club declined all outside offers of money. Early telegraph offers were received but later rejected until absolutely necessary.
A morning blaze in Lake Charles Louisiana started in a bakery and razed the Rigmaiden building and nearby structures. Losses include J J Rigmaiden Co at 2000 on the building and 6000 on stock with 2000 insured plus M J Rosted warehouse 1000 and George Mathis barber shop 1000. Anchor lodge I O O F insured 600. Other secret orders in the building lost 250 to 500 each.
Cotton is growing and doing fairly well with some damage from cut worms in sandy land. Early cotton shows squares and boll weevils appear in small numbers. Northern corn is being planted this spring and tasseling, hay and oat crops are being cut and promising. rain needed for corn to yield.
High waters in the Territory wash away roadbeds and cause heavy damages to multiple rail companies. Rock Island in Chicago orders 1000 laborers to repair lines amid flooding disruption to through trains.
Ree passing sentence on Manila uperi Rios, the fanatical Filipino leader in Kya bas, with twenty seven followers sentenced to various terms. Detachments of scouts defeated and scattered insurgents on Caniguf island, eighteen captured. Government expects to quell opposition in the province.
Forecaster Bow ie of the St Louis bureau warns of continued river rises and possible repetition of the 1881 flood conditions. Threatened towns along the Missouri and Mississippi have been alerted as reports indicate worsening levels.
The War Department will use its powers to alleviate suffering in the western flood districts. Major General J C Bates, head of the Missouri Department based in Omaha, has orders to coordinate relief efforts. The supply department at Leavenworth Kansas will provide tents if needed for the flooded areas.
Serious flood condition reported in Muskogee Indian Territory as Arkansas River overflows its banks. Water levels rise to align with Missouri Kansas and Texas bridge tracks. Continuous rain with no immediate relief prospects.
J E Shutt, 63, hanged at Texarkana jail for the murder of J C Whitener, an undertaker once his employer. He walked to the gallows with a prayer, then condemned as he faced the trap, declaring his fate due to poor legal defense. The crime stemmed from a long feud over loans and a severed friendship.
The Posener Tagblatt reports a ferry with forty five children capsized on the Wanthe river near Dembro. The ferryman and twenty children were initially listed as drowned, with later reports indicating the ferryman and eleven children died.
In Lexington Kentucky Colonel R D Wil reports a critical situation after an attack last night. He refused to discuss details but warned grave fears remain of more assaults. Bushwhackers could target guards though heavy gatling fire could sweep the hills. troops are ordered to open fire on any hostilities and any misstep could lead to violent consequences.
News from Spanish Honduras reports congress debating Bonilla status with a majority favoring constitutional president and a minority seeking a provisional one year term and a new election. Arias officials who fled may return. Sierra escaped and is believed in Panama aiming to sail to the United States. Featherstone and John Price promoted to lieutenant colonels for bravery in the Bonilla campaign to Tegucigalpa.
In Hearne Texas several ladies and gentlemen prepare to travel to Rockdale for the prohibition election day in Milam county. Others will work the Robertson county election on June 9 with some taking pointers on organizing efforts.
A powder explosion in Indiana left one man dead and three others seriously injured. Investigators probe the cause and note a worksite incident. Authorities have not released the victims' names.
BE. J. Hunt's saw mill plant in Appleby Texas burned at noon today. About 400 ties and most lumber were saved by workers. Loss estimated at $3000 with no insurance.
A car of Irish potatoes was shipped from Buffalo today. Corn is looking well but needs rain. Cotton chopping is under headway and looking fairly well.
In Lexington tonight Colonel Roger Williams received a cipher message from Major Embry Allen at Jackson urging a troop call. Williams conferred with Governor Beckham, who approved sending additional troops to Jackson.
In Lexington locals interpret a Louisville mobilization order as confirmation of reports that men are being recruited in Breathitt County to rescue Curtis Jett and Tom White. Mayor Allen reportedly did not address the prompt for more troops.
Five year old Pack Nesbitt son of W A N a planer foreman for Thompson Tucker Lumber Willard was badly mangled when he fell crossing the track as Missouri Kansas and Texas train No 84 approached. Doctor F L Barnes amputated his right leg below the knee and the left great toe.
In Palestine Texas workers probing for lignite coal six miles west of the city hit a stratum of oil at a depth of 134 feet. Further drilling will determine the extent and potential.
Mexico City reports President Diaz answered the request urging his candidacy saying it is the duty of all citizens to serve their country if called on even at a personal sacrifice.
Fire swept through Mariesville twenty miles away early today destroying sixty houses and several other buildings. Loss is estimated at $76,000 with firefighters battling remaining hotspots through the morning.
Cleburne city council passes a resolution levying taxes for 1903 to reduce the rate from $1.16 to 8.12 cents per $100. Q. B. Love sells his hotel business to A. L. De Gignac of Chicago, who will operate it in the future.
Six bridges across the Kansas River collapsed this evening due to rising water in Topeka Kansas. Authorities report extensive damage and traffic disruptions in the city with emergency crews responding to multiple spans failing.
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