Wind damage, murders, and notable local notes across Texas
A wide range of incidents fills the Texas record: a severe wind at Mobeetie damages property, a Pittsburg murder acquittal, and Dickens wind damage. Temple marks its twenty second anniversary on June 29. Cleburne hotel bought by A L DeGignac of Chicago. Paris man shoots burglar. burglar escapes. Texas and Pacific brakeman seriously injured at Marshall. Sandy Harvey arrested for mail robbery. San Saba irrigation project contract awarded to C E Coon Co to irrigate 50 000 acres. Rendon mule culled for glanders. Stamford City Marshal Filurnoy bonds for killing Jim Owens. Bernard Swenson dies from gas while aiding two men. Nellie and Oran Hoskins indicted for conspiracy to swindle. Katy brakeman Sam Adkins injured near Picton. National Spiritualists sue Y M C A in San Antonio for 10125. Will Chapman dead and George Prince wounded in Garrison shooting bee. Lin Hanks and wife wounded. Hughes & Walker case directs verdict for defendants as bookmakers not pool sellers. Texas State Millers elect officers at Sherman. St. Louis Hebrew association urges appeal to Czar to stop Russian Jewish slaughter. Dennis Connelly dies at 103 in Elmira. Jim George loses finger in Ennis. C B Spencer dies from gun wounds after Falls City altercation. J T Keeling, Clarksville farmer, shoots leg. leg amputated. Charles Hallam Keep named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Flood Ravages South Carolina Mills Destroyed and Death Toll Climbs
The great flood moving toward the ocean swells across the Piedmont with rising deaths and immense property losses. Clifton and Clifton No 2 report heavy destruction and 500 destitute residents. Pacolet losses near 1 million dollars, Clifton mills about 3 million. Dozens perished, with S B Johnson among the missing after clinging to rooftops and a dam. The Congaree and other rivers rise as cotton and bridges suffer, and tolls on nearby bridges are extended to flood victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
Piedmont
Clifton
S. B. Johnson
Pacolet
Converse
Clifton No. 2
Clifton No. 1
Clifton No. 3
Glendale
Ai Island
Bates
New Brookland
Fire and unrest grip Jackson Kentucky amid jail tensions
In Jackson Kentucky factions clash with 163 shots fired after the town marshal was killed. Sheriff and deputies fail to act, martial law not declared, and Jett and White remain jailed amid claims the riot aims to intimidate trial witnesses. An Ocean Horror: Marseilles reports 100 plus passengers drowned after a collision between steamers Insulaire and Liban near Marseilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
James Cockrell
Callahan
Redwine
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Marcum
Elizer Jones
Magoffin County
Jett
White
Marseilles
Insulaire
Liban
Fraissenet Steamship Company of
Free Telegrams for Fire Sufferers Urged by Unions
Palestine Texas readers are told that the Western Union and Postal Telegraph firms, via their agents, will transmit free telegrams from authorized committees for sufferers from fires in Kansas and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion and Postal Telegraph Companies
Kansas
Missouri
Foot-focused chronicler speculates on man’s chief end
A writer jokes that the true aim of humanity lies with feet, contemplating the body’s foundation rather than higher ideals. The quip blends humor with philosophical color, reflecting on daily reliance on footwork.
Triplets Born in Taylor Texas at 5 10 and 5 20 A M
Fannie Baker gave birth to triplets two boys and a girl in Taylor Texas. The first child arrived at 5 10 a m and the other two at 5 20 a m. Mother and babies are reported doing well. Father John Baker works for Howard Bland secretary of the Taylor Fair Association. The babies will be shown at the Taylor Fair on July 2 3 and 4 as products of Williamson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Texas
Fannie Baker
John Baker
Howard Bland
Taylor Fair Association
Williamson County
Salina Flood Deepens with Rising River and Rail Blockade
The Salina Kansas flood worsened as another heavy rain fell, forcing the river to rise further. Trains cannot depart west and many families are cut off from supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
Desert finds: jasper and carnelian arrow heads necklace charms
Arabs in desert sands still uncover miniature arrow heads cut from jasper and carnelian. These pieces are threaded into necklaces as charms and talismans.
Obituary: Mr Logie Staum Dies in Harris County
Mr Logie Staum of Brookshire and later local resident died after a long life as a blacksmith. He left two sons and several grandchildren. The interment occurred yesterday afternoon at the German cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logie Staum
Brookshire
Louis Staum
Harris ‘County
New Capitol Dedicated with $1,000,000 Ceremony
The capitol was dedicated today at a formal ceremony attended by distinguished citizens and visitors. Chief Justice A. H. Whitfield and Bishop Charles B. Galloway delivered major orations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amont Imposing
A. H. Whitfield
Charles B. Galloway
Fire destroys Waxahachie residence with insured loss
A residence at Waxahachie owned by Kennon and Cedar was destroyed by fire along with all household effects. The house loss is not known but fully insured. Furniture loss is estimated at $1000, insured for $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Kings Who Visited Rome Across the Ages
The record notes three English monarchs who visited Rome: Aethelwulf in 865, Canute in 1026, and Edward in 1903, marking notable royal pilgrimages across history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Aethelwulf
Canute
Edwarde
Steamer Fires On Evansville Boatmen Attack
County officials investigate a night-time attack on a steamer along Green River near Bar as members fired from the boat with Winchesters. Panic ensued. some passengers were hurt, cause of the assault unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Bar
Green River
Saloons at Brookshire See Gunfire in Crowd
A crowd at Brookshire endured gunfire as two saloons were involved in a shooting incident. No injuries are specified in the readable text, and authorities have begun an investigation.
Carnegie Offers Library to Laredo Texas
Andrew Carnegie proposes funding a public library in Laredo with a major gift to establish the facility. The city council would guarantee ten percent of the total amount annually for its support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Laredo
Texas
Andrew Carnegie
Woman’s Lab of
Cotton Gin Burned in Denison Texas Blaze
Fire destroyed the Denison Weet cotton gin and nearby property near the National Bank district in Denison Texas. Estimated loss runs around 8800 dollars with damage to equipment and storage. Local fire units responded quickly but could not prevent the blaze from spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Denison-Weet
Ptate National Bank
Flood Deepens in St Louis as Mississippi Rises
The Mississippi flood surges into St Louis and surrounding towns with levee breaks. At 7 PM the stage reached 34.4 feet, and forecasters predict 35 by tomorrow noon and higher through Monday. Venice Indiana and Madison Illinois areas are flooded. many residents evacuate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mississippi
Bowie
Missouri
Great Say
Illinoia
Hannibal
Madison
Hurricanes Hit Manila and Surrounding Islands
A hurricane swept Philippine islands causing major shipping losses. The US transport Shemsus reportedly wrecked but unconfirmed. Pearla De Viscayas lost off Clamores island with some crew saved. Hauer afel and May Flower driven ashore off Ormoc co will be total losses. all on board saved. Estimated losses run into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
Shemsus
Pearla de Viscayas
Clamores Island
Hauerafel
May Flower
Ormocco
Leyte
One Dead One Dying in Family Dispute
The report states One dead, One dying in a feud among prominent old settler families. Speed rea Eee Difficuity Skillern is dead while “The edger” withe Tutt is dying. Wash Miley surrendered to Constable Posey. Family matters caused the trouble. the Skillern family and relatives are numerous and prominent. No further trouble is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speed
Skillern
Wash Miley
Posey
Waste Through Friction On Global Railroads Cited
Berlin reports annual dust loss of 247000 tons of steel from rail systems world wide with 19000 tons lost on German rails. International Chemical Congress data from Dr A A Haarman shows iron ties cost comparable to wooden ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
International Chemical Congress
A. A. Haarman
Osnabruck
Europe
Mexia Census Counts 678 School Aged Children
Mexia Texas reports 678 children of scholastic age with 211 white males 214 white females 113 colored males and 140 colored females. This shows a net increase of 28 from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Texas
Bottler Sets Speed Record In Greenville Soda Run
W F Hoehn of Greenville Bottling and Manufacturing Works timed a remarkable one hour run bottling Hutcherson soda bottles. He produced 55 cases, each 24 bottles, totaling 1820 bottles or 22 bottles per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Texas
W. F. Hoehn
Greenville Bottling and Manufacturing Works
Hutcherson
Texas Homing Pigeons Loosed From City Bank Building
A flock of sixty carrier pigeons will be released from the International Trust and Banking Company building at 65 o'clock tomorrow morning. The birds, from the San Antonio agency of the National Federation of American Homing Pigeons Association, are expected to reach San Antonio Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Orleans
International Trust and Banking Company
San Antonio
National Federation of American Homing Pigeons Association
Strange man found hanging in Staten Island home
Mrs Ida M Coursen of North Brighton, Staten Island, found a man hanging by a rope from a door transom in an upper room. He was revived by a policeman but soon died after sinking into the officer's arms. The body remained in the house until daybreak pending the coroner. Mrs Coursen and her four children were frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ida M. Coursen
North Brighton
Staten Island
Comnens
Governor warns of famine in Kwangsi province
Reports from Kwangsi province indicate over a million locals may be starving the distress is severe in several districts children and women are reported as being offered for sale in a brutal famine crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noa
Kwang Si
Galveston Breadstuffs Exports Hit 1.25 Million
The United States customs service report from Galveston shows May exports of breadstuffs totaling 1,254,295 dollars. Wheat led with 1,443,860 bushels valued at 1,125,860 dollars, followed by corn 65,336 bushels 30,380 dollars and oats 250 bushels 126 dollars. Cattle exports for May reached 6,526 head valued at 105,474 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
United States Customs Service
Sentencing for Murder and Theft in Fort Worth Case
Fort Worth Texas judge Smith sentenced A M Newman today after a double conviction for the murder of O R Whartenbee a Missouri Pacific railroad conductor. Newman received seventeen years for murder and seven years for theft in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
A. M. Newman
Smith
Newman
O. R. Whartenbee
Missouri. Pacific Railroad
Sheriff jail records in Bryan charge three Black residents
Deputy Lewis Reed reports Henderson Hightowner Jones and George Cooper held on public safety incident charges in Brazos County. The trio faces charges tied to a single case identified in local jail records.
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Bryan
Texas
Lewis Reed
Henderson Hightowner
Jones
George Cooper
Roosevelt Train Leaves for Washington from Pittsburgh
The train bearing President Roosevelt and party departed Pittsburgh for Washington at 8 30 this morning on the Pennsylvania railroad.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
President Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Taylor Farmers Institute to Hear Jefferson Johnson Address
Williamson County Farmers Institute at Taylor announces former state superintendent Jefferson Johnson of Austin will speak on farming topics at the annual meeting held June 30 and July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Taylor
Texas
Williamson County Farmers’ Institute
Jefferson Johnson
Austin
Beaumont Line To Spin dle Top Abandonment Likely
The Beaumont traction line appears headed for abandonment with officials signaling the closure of service to Spin dle Top, reflecting potential cutbacks in regional transport.
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Beaumont
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the Shiner Gazette
T. C. Habermacher
Shiner
Mobeetie
Ross Hamilton
Pittsburg
Dickens
A. L. DeGignac of
Chicago
Cleburne Hotel
Cleburne
W. P. Conner
Paris
W. H. Edwards
Texas and Pacific
Marshall
Sandy Harvey
San Saba Valley
C. E. Coon & Co
Rendon
Tarrant County
George Filurnoy
Stamford
Jim Owens
Bernard Swenson
Kimbrough
Nellie Hoskins
Oran N. Hoskins
Sam Adkins
Shreveport
Katy
Picton
Harrison D. Bartlett
National Spiritualists’ Association
Will Chapman
George Prince
Garrison
Lin Hanks
Chapman
Hughes & Walker of
Sherman
Webb
Hughes & Walker
Texas State Millers’ Association
J. N. Rayzor
Denton
George Chapman
Harry Long
New Braunfels
Ed K. Collet
Young Men’s Hebrew Association of
Russia
Dennis Connelly
County Cork
Ireland
Elmira
N. Y
Jim George
Houston
Ennis
C. B. Spencer
Falls City
J. T. Keeling
Clarksville
Mgr. Keeling
Charles Hallam Keep
the Treasury
Milton B. Ailes
Riggs National Bank
Treasury Department
Palestine
Western UN
New Capitol
Waxahachie
Waters
West Granite
Venice
Despres
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