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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
2
Fort Worth reports cattle activity while Sherman county notes immense crops and Cleburne plans a new telephone system. Red River county faces cotton shortfalls. Honey Grove suffered three business losses by fire. Banking, rail and public notices span counties with deaths, arrests, and civic plans.
German gunboat Panther arrived at Cape Haytien September 5 and, under orders, intercepted the Firminist Crete-a-Pierrot in Gonaives harbor. After offering fifteen minutes to abandon arms, the Crete-a-Pierrot burned and sank as Panther's men took control. The seizure prompted accusations of piracy and German protest. Port au Prince remains calm amid tensions and planned actions against St. Marie.
A trio of white men and a negro on a passenger train near Osceola Arkansas led to a shooting spree by Baldy Taylor a negro who entered the white car fired at least four people fatally wounding H G Fisher seriously injuring another Rosa Ark citizens Chenault and Hume were also hit Taylor was arrested in Osceola with reports of a mob forming for lynching him Keller Hume and Fisher were noted Rosa business men.
Dickinson Texas sept. 1899 J Kersh a section foreman for the Galveston Houston and Henderson railway was assassinated here yesterday afternoon. He was shot from a second story window of the Fair Ground saloon as he entered from the back door. He died instantly from buckshot in the heart leaving a wife and three children.
In Eldorado Schleicher County two sections faced chaos as fifty applicants vied for land and one group blocked the courthouse entrance with a wagon. A newcomer from Hood County, Mr Coupins, proposed drawing lots to settle the dispute, averting serious trouble.
James Hollingsworth suffered a fractured skull after being struck on the head with a baseball bat in Floresville. Police are investigating the assault as a serious injury case.
A farmer and his family were shot in their wagon near Voca McCulloch County last night. Two girls were wounded one mortally as a Winchester rifle was used.
Tyler Texas September 8 Will Lloyd and Ike Music the two young men arrested at Nacogdoches for chot haying and passing a counterfeit United States treasury note were brought before Commissioner Parrish yesterday and released today their bonds set at 1000 dollars each. They were accompanied here by many friends from home.
In San Antonio on September 7 Mrs. C. J. Slejer was knocked down and run over by a bicyclist on Main Avenue and severely injured. The rider fled the scene after the accident and has not been identified.
The Katy machine strike in Denison Texas involving about 250 men was settled last night. Workers will return to work on Monday morning.
The Record reports an interview with President Roosevelt who arrived in Philadelphia en route to Washington. He expresses deep sorrow over the coal strike disruptions in Pennsylvania and other coal states and says the remedy lies with the leaders of the Republican party in control of affairs in Pennsylvania. He hopes Republican principles will guide a fair settlement of the mining dispute.
A Huntsville report says sixty Southern cotton mills pledged to merge and sell their products through a single agency while operating independently. Eastern capitalists have been in Huntsville. thirteen mills are in Alabama, two refused to join the plan.
In New York on September 6 Senator Quay of Pennsylvania stayed at Fifth Avenue rooms and met with Senator Platt of New York. They held an earnest conference on the coal strike situation and favored a special Pennsylvania legislative session as a method to secure a settlement.
In Wharton Texas jpmoes CoA proposes securing a right of way over the Missouri Kansas and Texas for the Canon Belt to connect Bay City Sealy and Houston. Officials say the through route will ease traffic and benefit the traveling public.
Daniel Waggoner aged 74 and reputed Texas wealthier man died at the Altavista hotel of Bright's disease. Mrs. Waggoner and their son departed for Decatur with the body. He was a major cattle and land owner with wealth estimated at five million dollars after months of illness in Colorado Springs.
Dr. P B Platts of Pankey Grimes county promoter of the Douglas Oil company visited Bryan and Houston, reporting the well down nearly 600 feet with gas and oil found but no water yet.
Washington notes announce a rural free delivery route to start October 1 at West McLennan county Texas. One carrier will serve a 35 square mile area with a population of 575.
A rousing anti-prohibition meeting drew large crowds in Conroe Texas on Friday night. A Houston colored band led a torchlight parade as anti-speakers, both white and colored, addressed attendees.
The case of Mrs. Mary Boyd versus John B. Messer goes to trial as she sues for $50,000 for the death of her husband killed by Messer.
Cleveland creditors indicate a bleak outlook for Dr Chauncey B Forward and the Forward Reduction company as a bankruptcy hearing reveals assets of about 4000 against debts near 500000. life insurance totaling 1800 funds the wife, mortgages rest on real estate. creditors may press questions Wednesday and seek his books.
The Empire Milling company property, a cotton seed oil mill, is sold for 90000 dollars to G F Swift of Chicago. The Empire's principal stock was held by R L Heflin of Galveston and this purchase expands Swift’s growing mill holdings. The deal closed yesterday at Temple.
London reports anthracite coal shipments to the United States keyed to orders placed in the last fortnight. About 20 000 to 30 000 tons are contracted for immediate shipment to New York which seeks 5 000 tons daily. Dealers say New York market is ephemera and will prioritize regular customers. prices range 5.50 to 7.50 dollars per ton f o b Swansea Wales.
In Hempstead Texas on September 6 the rapist identified as Walker was executed and buried after his death sentence. Mrs Loggins remains in fragile condition while the town reports limited jail damage and estimates $200 needed for repairs.
The cotton seed price jumped to 18.50 per ton in Lockhart Texas yesterday. The Lockhart mill has withdrawn from the market and will not buy seed at the current price. It will continue to grind its existing stock.
Austin reports contractor Charles Shurr says Abilene epileptic asylum work advances rapidly with over 100 men at work and the boiler house finished. All buildings expected to be completed by next June and Governor to inspect later in cooler weather.
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