Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-07-09

tion and financial depression, the
only railroad extension now being
made in the State of Texas is that
slowly progressing on the State Rail
road between Rusk and Palestine.
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Austin.-The proposed Tuberculo-
sis Congress is receiving wide sup
port, and the State Health Officers
Department receives many letters
daily endorsing the movement and
offering assistance.
Victoria.--Justice Mcdowell of
Edna, who took leading part in
the prosecution of Felix Powell and
Monk Gibson, is poisoned by Me-
gress. The action of the Negress
WIS due to revenge for the part taxi
en- by Mcdowell in the Powell case.
Luckily, no fatal results attended the
poisoning, though Mcdowell is very
sick.
Eel Paso.-Much excitement is
caused in the vicinity of the Mexican
border by revolutionary uprisings.
Many of the inserrectos are killed by
the Rurales and the border section
is generally in a state of alarm. Las
Vacas was attacked by insurgents and
looted. 1t was thought for while
that Torreon and many other border
cities would be taken by the revo-
lutionary forces, but the arrival of
a larger detachment of the Mexican
Army resulted in the driving of the
insurgents to the mountains and the
restoration of order, though not be-
fore several sharp engagements had
taken place.
Austin.-At an election held for
that purpose, 100000 bond issue
is authorized for the purpose of con-
structing new bridges and thorough
fares.
Austin.-Liberty r. Miller is ap-
pointed as Postmaster in the office
installed at the Capitol.
Austin.-The Attorney Generals
Department issues a ruling against
special rates for business mems ex-
cursions.
DaIlas.-A city ordinance goes into
effect which will close all pool
BeeviIIe.---The initial meeting of
City Council takes place. Sanitation
is the first matter brought before the
meeting.
Brady. The residence a
is totally DESTROYED BY IRE.
Austin.J. @. Haynes receives the
appointment as State PurchSsins
Agent.
Austin.-Frank Mitchell, con-
demned Negro murderer, is respited
until August l.
Del Rio.-Late reports relative to
the uprising in Mexico state that ey-
erything is quiet on the Mexican
side. Many arrests have been made
on the American side OF fugltlVes
who we're implicated in the consplra-
cy. which is thought was brought 10
a head in Uncle Sans domains.
n.-Representative of the
barred book companies are present
at meeting of ths State Text BOOB
Board and express their intention
OF contesting the right of the State
to refuse them the privilege OF SUD-
hitting bids
GroIsbeck. - Tilden Goode, a
farmer, is shot and killed while in
bed at his home at Ben Hur. The
arrest Of three Negroes has been
made.
smithyille.- Railroad shop re-
opens on full time and with a full
complement Of employees.
Austin. Owing to the refusal OF
the union printers to work on the
Mexican revolutionary sheet, no issue
of the mexican Junta" will be pub
lished this week. The editors ex
pressions in connection with the late
disturbance IS in Mexico are extremely
vivid and inflammatory
San Marcos.-A bond issue for the
erection of new Court House il
authorized by q large majority
Waco.-The State Board of Medi
cal Examiners is now in session.
Cleburne. Harold,
fifteen-year-old girl, dies from tn
effects of lunching off the wax head
of parlor matches.
Martindale.- More than 1000 pee
pie attend the barbecue and tn
event proves to be an entire success
: Waco.-coionei Niles Of Fort sar
Houston has recovered from in
juries received in a runaway acci
dent. The Colonel will return t
San Antonio at once.
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