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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
2
A flood of brief items reports deaths from a switch engine collision in St. Charles, malpractices in Havana, burglaries in Brazil, a man found in a refrigerated car near Hutchinson, and accidents in Indianapolis and Atchison. The piece notes epidemics in Louisville and Formosa, fires in Vincennes and Indianapolis, rail regulatory actions, and a large Presbyterian mission gathering in Omaha.
Laborers at the stock yards face more layoffs this week as Chicago packers exploit rebates to ship cattle from Colorado to Chicago for slaughter and resale in Denver. The case centers on big packers and railroads, with a plan for a new independent packing firm backed by 5 million dollars.
Hotter Palmer, long time Chi pont banker and business man, died suddenly at his Chicago residence sunday. He suffered a nervous disorder and collapsed at 5 45 pm after a day of weakening energy. Mrs. Palmer and their two sons Henore and Potter Jr were with him. no organic illness was found. Burial likely in Chicago where he built his fortune.
Citizens in Bandera Texas discuss an injunction tied to the county dry election of last month. Saloonist George Hay and son in law Risinger challenge County Judge Darow and County Attorney BE J Darden. Initial writ denied by Judge Martin. Judge Clark of San Antonio granted it. Prohibitionists reportedly raise funds to influence Judge Darden to seek dissolution of the injunction.
Palestine Texas May 5 Saturday at noon a convict camp guard named Luther Scarborough woke from a nap with his pistol on his breast and shot himself after being roused for dinner. He died fifty five minutes later at age 21.
Lamar Fontaine chapter Daughters of the Confederacy and John A. Wharton camp Confederate Veterans held Memorial services at First Baptist Church at 3 pm. A procession to the Confederate cemetery followed as graves were decorated with flowers and the U S flag flew at half mast all day.
Len Newsome was severely stabbed by his nephew Will Newsome near Grapeland Texas on May 5 in a family dispute. Cause of trouble not known.
Friday a black youth about 18 from Yoakum was killed near Plum Creek bridge on a San Antonio and Aransas Pass excursion train. He sat on a car step looking back when the bridge was reached. his head struck the bridge, his skull broken, and he died instantly. The body was sent to Yoakum.
Navasota Texas May 5 Manager Joe Baylor Jr found his office in chaos after a nitroglycerin blast ripped the safe door off. Money and deeds missing, total loss about seventeen dollars. some deeds of record stolen. Desks rifled, papers scattered.
About half a page of the Tremont hotel register was filled by Smith family members from Cambridge Illinois. The clan plans to settle in Alta Loma Texas, seeking homes for comfortable living in the Lone Star State.
A blaze at the Southern Pacific freight depot in Beaumont Texas early yesterday morning burned the depot shed and agents office. The fire destroyed all records and about $60 000 in freight value.
Fire at 2 a m May 5 in Holland Texas destroyed three buildings housing two dry goods stores a hardware store a sample room and the Masonic hall. Origin unclear as investigators probe the blaze.
A description notes a woman’s head may appear on new stamps, with expectation it will improve mail quality. The piece also suggests Cecil Rhodes would approve posthumously. It claims handbook men visit Chicago jail to bet on races from inmates, calling for action to stop it and noting lawyers’ financial motives.
The statement signals Russia’s intent to withdraw from Manchuria while England forecasts a peaceful Egypt evacuation. The remark contrasts two imperial moves and hints at shifting colonial pressures without detailing actions or dates.
A clothing clerk defeated the incumbent mayor in Hartford Connecticut. The city faces shifting politics as a local figure known as a hero is questioned amid the upset.
A Kentuckian shot at a man and crippled a blooded colt recently. The incident threatens to spark another lasting feud if the colt’s owner is also from Kentucky.
The claim that Wanamaker used a stack of his business cards on the Kaiser is likely a canard and not supported by solid evidence.
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