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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
6
G C Habermacher editor and publisher notes subscription rates of one year postpaid and confirms the paper is entered at the Shiner Texas post office as second class mail matter.
The article discusses preventing infection from barbering instruments. It notes hand washing and linen fumigation are easy, but sterilizing scissors razors combs and brushes is hard. Formic aldehyde vapor, heated from paraformic pastilles, sterilized brushes and other tools completely, unlike crude petroleum products.
A London Telegraph correspondent recounts Thomas Allen Reed a noted stenographer death recently reported Reed once stayed in Liverpool hotel with actor Charles Mathews Mathews challenged Reed to jot down passages from Puff in Sheridans Critic Reed produced neat legible outline notes and an assistant later transcribed them with few mistakes backward Mathews expressed astonishment at the feat.
A droll Parisian figure known as the culottier des pipes colors new meerschaums and fancy clays for owners. He sits and smokes daily, with duties described as scarcely arduous and charges ranging from 80 centimes to a franc per day plus tobacco supplied.
John Sands and J W Hurt two colored men arrested near Corpus Christi and jailed in Bexar county accused of raping and killing Mrs Madarasz near San Antonio. Sands confessed in writing witnessed by officers while Hart denies involvement. Sands says they planned robbery after leaving Pensacola to Tampico then San Antonio and pilfered cash from the mattress before a fire.
A battalion of the fourth infantry from Imus under Gen. Wheaton was attacked on the 19th while reconnoitering Pera de Marin where rebels who fled Paranque were believed to hide. Five Americans died and rebel losses were heavy in a sharp engagement. A second battalion came to aid, Wheaton was fired at but unharmed, and a third battalion forced the Filipinos to retreat.
Capt. Spicer of the British ship Glooscap reports Balabac island has fallen to insurgents leaving no Spaniards alive and widows taken as captives. He notes the inhabitants faced starvation and received a week of rations from the captain.
Patrick King, 12, stabbed Benito Minoz, 13, a Mexican boy, during a fight in Bee ville Young King. Fearing for his life, King claimed self defense and was later placed under $500 bond. The incident drew local attention to youth violence and legal proceedings.
A severe storm tore through Muncie and surrounding areas causing extensive damage. Weather impacts included shattered structures, downed trees, and outages across the community. Emergency crews responded to multiple sites as residents assess losses.
The Retail Hardware and Implement Dealers' Association of Texas held its annual session in Dallas on the 20th. A constitutional amendment allowing vehicle dealers to become members was adopted.
The Presbyterian Trans Mississippi Theological Seminary is planned to be located in Austin, marking a new site for its operations and academic programs.
The Standard Oil company is slated to relocate its headquarters to New York soon, shifting its central operations to the metropolis as part of a planned corporate realignment.
Patrick, the man accused of assaulting Bessie Ireland in Mobile Alabama, was released from jail and lynched by a mob. The incident ended the legal pursuit and stunned local residents.
Ore miners at the Robinson Mining Company near Birmingham Alabama have gone on strike, halting operations. union organizers cited wage disputes and safety concerns as the driving factors behind the stoppage.
Thirty thousand people gathered in Court Square Springfield Mass to hear President McKinley. A crowd surged the stand as Grand Army veterans and the public pressed forward when ropes dropped. Police struggled to restore order as women cried and children screamed during the brief address.
Baron von Buelow says Germany will demand indemnity for damages to property and the arrest of citizens in Samoa. The United States plans to resist payment. The issue centers on coast town shelling, riots, and the Huffnagle case linked to Mataafas ambushes. Outcomes hinge on German and British responsibility.
Andrew Meldon a 16 year old unknowingly operating a mule team attached to a well boring machine at Tioga had his left arm seized by the tram cog wheels. Flesh was stripped to above the elbow and wrist bones crushed, leading to amputation above the elbow.
Warren Bartlett, a Black man, was sentenced to life in prison in Waxahachie for raping the six year old daughter of Mr. Thedford of Rice. The father expressed satisfaction with the verdict.
J. F. Duncan of Mineola has a contract to furnish the war department a carload of Kraag-Jor genson gun stocks made of black walnut. Stocks will be sawed and shaped for shipment to the north by local furniture works at Mineola as soon as possible.
In light of the court of criminal appeals ruling the twenty fifth legislature mob law statute invalid for lack of constructible meaning, the Augustine decision from Hays County affects the trial of the alleged Henderson lynchers. They face murder charges under existing statutes.
Pony Reasonover Steve Dailey Ed Cain Joe Williams and T J Horton were freed after being implicated in the Humphreys lynching. Polk Weeks was jailed on similar charges and a suspect reportedly confessed to aiding the mob. Sheriff Cabell took two parties to Dallas while officials hunted for Pattison's killer. Assistant Attorney General Morris was summoned as sheriffs and officers comb the Trans Cedar country for days for new leads.
President McKinley faces a decision on calling up Philippine volunteers possibly up to 35 000 men or a subset. General Otis seeks to raise at least 15 000 more, with authority already granted to form three volunteer regiments. Military experts warn Otis may enlist only about 2 000 initially.
An Oxford college in England bestowed honorary civil law degrees on Gen. Lord Kitchener Cecil Rhodes and several others, recognizing their achievements and service.
The Elks parade in St Louis lasted about an hour to pass a fixed point with around 8000 in line. Each lodge wore distinctive attire, ranging from uniforms to striking outfits.
General John B. Gordon's twenty room residence in Kirkwood Atlanta Ga burned on the 20th. War relics books and paintings were saved. The house was described as a typical southern home.
The coal miners' strike west of the Mississippi is near settlement after about two months of stoppage. Local talks and national mediation have progressed toward an agreement.
Santiago reports fourteen new cases of yellow fever with health officials noting rising infections and urging precautionary measures as the outbreak affects residents and areas surrounding the city.
Adjutant General Scurry issues a directive that all state organizations mustered out will undergo complete reorganization. Each company that served in the war is to elect officers, swear in men, and send certificates of officer elections to the adjutant general's office.
Willie Meador age 12 and cousin Oscar Hancock age 12 drowned after entering deep water at Kid Springe Dallas County. The victims were rescued but both died in the attempt. they were given a double funeral with large attendance.
Dialogue fragment shows Willie remaining silent after a man offers a quarter for good behavior. The exchange mentions a bald head as a humorous distraction in a Harper's Bazaar style caption.
A millionaire credits hard work for success then spends to regain health after years of wealth building. The ad promises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion.
A brief observation notes how few women believe they could run their husband’s business better than he does. The remark hints at gender roles and confidence in entrepreneurial ability within households.
An advertisement touts Faultless Starch as the preferred brand for all grocers and housekeepers. It urges readers to try the large package priced at 10 cents.
A suburban resident who owns a lawn mower has become especially popular this season, drawing attention from neighbors and local shoppers alike as lawn care routines peak.
A proverb-like line notes that one swallow cannot prove summer but suggests the right material or action can offer warmth. It blends natural observation with practical encouragement about choosing suitable resources or measures.
A reflective note frames the journey from life to deeper existence as a challenging Via Dolorosa, highlighting the spiritual ascent amid hardship. The line suggests enduring struggle leads to renewal and greater life.
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