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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
7
The largest delegation ever at the state fire insurance association gathering met at the Menger hotel last week. Donations from the Woman's Club and Humane Society support plans for an industrial school to guide children with criminal tendencies away from reformatories.
Arrangements are under way for the sale of 1500 acres of state lands along the Aransas Pass channel in Nueces county. The bidding rules restrict any single buyer to between one and ten acres.
Eight large life insurers filed notice of withdrawal before the Robertson rule takes effect. Meanwhile about thirty five companies still operate in the state as others seek admission. Shorthorn breeders in Texas plan a strong cattle showing at the San Luis Potosi event in September.
A Kingston wind storm caused heavy property and crop damage as five people were injured and one person died. The storm disrupted the area and prompted emergency response from local authorities.
Monday the fight before the courts began to determine whether the state court appointed receiver or the federal court appointed receiver shall have jurisdiction.
June 26 is set for the unveiling of the monument to Terry's Texas Rangers in Austin. Other notes cover B Y P U meeting at Palacios July 16 to 26 with leaders attending, Home Telephone Co plans in Dallas, Fort San Houston brigade post building contracts totaling 828000, Travis County saloon licensing, health rules on consumptives, Corpus Christi truck farmers gathering June 29, and San Antonio war veterans camps planning a July 4 celebration at San Pedro Springs.
Speaker Love will resign his legislator role prior to assuming duties as insurance commissioner. The move shifts leadership as Love transitions from the state House seat to the regulatory post, prompting appointment or election considerations for his successor.
Secretary of Labor to investigate Japanese admission at Mexican border entry points. Joined by Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent. Noted pattern of Japanese attempting to enter via Canada after U S refusals.
The University of Texas has been granted permission by the United States to conduct archaeological investigations on government reserves. The institution is singled out as the first to receive such an honor.
Last week widespread rain reached South Texas improving conditions for many areas. Reports from pecan counties indicate a splendid crop is expected as the critical period passed with beneficial showers aiding orchards and local farm operations.
Figures compiled by the railroad commission show that railroad earnings for the last ten months exceed the entire earnings of 1906.
Reports indicate oil beds discovered near Medina with representatives of major companies traveling to assess the site.
A new horticultural journal titled Texas Fruits Nuts Berries and Flowers appears in Texas as the only Southern publication of its kind. Published in San Antonio by J. W. Canada the issue is a twenty page three column magazine with color cover and book paper illustrations. It promises practical articles by experienced fruit growers addressing home and commercial cultivation across Texas.
A canal commission member praises sanitary conditions on the Isthmus as good as San Antonio. He notes labor supply as the main digging challenge with workers staying six to eight months. Intense heat is the chief factor discouraging laborers.
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