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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
2
The Morning Hagle notes Bryan Texas April 6 1906 address urging diversification and orchard expansion while coal operators and miners debate as warm weather aids play. It forecasts an intercollegiate baseball season with A and M College challenging the field after last year’s strong showing.
The writer notes that Bryan natives abroad speak warmly of Bryan and its people, praising loyalty. They observe that appreciation for the town often deepens only after leaving and comparing with other places.
Deputy Marshal W A Reed narrowly escaped injury when his 45 Colt discharged on a saddle horse of City Marshal T P Boyett. The hammer snagged on a rein, wounding the horse and ripping a rent in Reed’s pants. the pistol dropped in mud. Reed, pursuing goods alleged stolen by George Hearne, learned the suspect is in custody in Fort Worth.
Dr I F Betts asks The Eagle to announce presiding elder Rev H C Willis will be here Saturday for a quarterly conference at the parsonage Saturday night April 7. He will preach Sunday morning at 11. No services Sunday night due to revival at First Baptist Church starting Sunday.
Trinity failed to score as A and M defeated Trinity 7 to 0 at College yesterday afternoon. Cadets dominated the game with a strong pitching and batting showing.
A cryptic note reports the end of a long obstacle on section 120, with serpentine paths and worm fencing removed as the project moves forward. No further details are given about the location or responsible parties.
A. T. Satterwhite, the Singer sewing machine man, will be located at Mrs. B. White's furniture store. He will showcase a complete line of Singer and Wheeler & Wilson machines for customers.
Property offering for rent near the narrator's home with application through Mrs Koppe.
J Burdette president of the Eufaula National Bank and head of the Burdette Mercantile company was shot dead by an unknown assailant. His body lay on the back porch of his home and he was about forty five. Friends say he feared assassination and had enemies after a prior incendiary fire at his store.
E C Swift of Chicago a Swift & Co packing firm member died at the Quincy House after two weeks of lodging pneumonia listed as the cause Mrs Swift was traveling in Europe and is believed en route to America Swift a native of Sandwich, Vermont helped develop the packing industry and perfected refrigerator car systems with his brother Gustavus
James W. Ince, a young white farmer from Danville Arkansas, was hanged here for killing his wife and three children near Whitely on March 5, 1905. The trial revealed a family history of violence, including a father who killed his mother and a sister who died by her own hand. Ince confessed, describing the revolting details and attributing the killings to a streak of insanity.
The Moana reports 161 drowned in a recent hurricane that hit Nhita and nearby areas. In New York, Miss Madeline Z Doty becomes the first woman receiver in a U S district court bankruptcy case, appointed for S R Houston a Fifth Avenue milliner and dressmaker.
The Coming Revival starts Sunday at 10 am and 7 30 pm at First Baptist. Evangelists F T Martin and J F Hailey assist, with Hailey arriving Saturday to preach Sunday. Martin will stay in Rockdale briefly to wind up meetings. Hailey is noted as a strong preacher and singer. Bryan and Brazos county residents urged to attend.
Cheyenne April 5 Duncan Clark famed broncho buster and longtime steer roping champion died Wednesday in an hunting accident while accompanied by two friends in Wyoming.
A little boy in Washington Texas on April 5 threw snuff toward a baby, causing the infant to choke and die. The incident is reported as a tragic accident with authorities investigating the matter.
E. J. Jenkins markets Hyomei with a complete outfit for one dollar and promises a refund if not cured when used as directed. The ad argues catarrh can only be cured after eradicating germs in nose throat and lungs and extols the soothing air and germ-killing effects of Hyomei.
A puzzled shopper hints at cheap goods at Edge Dry Goods Co and suggests not missing the opportunity as a shopper cites a quick sale. The brief note mentions Edge Dry Goods Co and a sense of urgency about deals.
New York April 5. The Cotton Exchange will be closed for Good Friday Easter Eve and Easter Monday. The exchange will reopen on Tuesday as regular.
Dallas district drama ends with J. W. Shanks elected alderman from the Third ward by a single vote. Ballot counts show a tight contest and confirmation of the narrow victory.
Denton Texas April 5 Houston Holt was convicted of the murder of Esther Street and given seven years.
New York reports coffee sales for Wednesday at 152000 bags with notable activity. The figure reflects strong market demand on the midweek trading session.
Brevities items note Rusk County Texas votes dry by two to one margin. Other items report accidents deaths suicides crimes and infrastructure matters across Texas New Mexico and Louisiana with multiple fatalities and legal actions including a large mortgage foreclosure and a port of entry request for Port Arthur Texas.
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