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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
4
The Eagle calls attention to Hor J L Fountain’s bid for re election to the Brazos county legislature from the Forty fifth district in the democratic primaries. Fountain has served through three regular and several called sessions and is praised for prompt attendance and effective committee work.
The article notes Dr. Fountain’s long residence in Bryan and his Democratic loyalty. It highlights his work for the A and M College to secure appropriations and his bill to pay special veniremen, which passed the House but failed in the Senate. It argues his experience and connections with future legislators make him a strong candidate.
H and T C announces excursion rates to New Orleans for Confederate Reunion on April 22 to 24 at 9.10 dollars for the special through train on Monday the 23rd at 4 40 p m with a May 7 return limit. San Antonio trips for Battle of Flowers April 20 21 return by April 22 at 3 dollars and Spring Carnival April 15 to 21 return by April 22 at 6 70 dollars. Daughters of the Confederacy entertainment at the opera house Friday night starts at 9 with seats at Haswell's sold. remember the date.
The dispatch describes a severe San Francisco earthquake with fires, collapsed buildings, and widespread damage. It cites fatalities, massive property loss, and telegraph and water failures, with estimates of thousands dead and the city in flames. The article notes damage to landmarks and infrastructure across the city and bay.
The missive from Bryan Mayor J. E. Butler warns that lost records may force a town canvass to identify tax payers. Citizens are asked to search for receipts and keep them handy to prevent delay and aid city operations.
The San Antonio Daily Express editorial notes six graduates of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College in electrical engineering have secured positions after graduation. Three head for New England or Cleveland, while others remain in the South, reflecting a shift from northern reliance to local skill development and breadwinning readiness.
Ed ward J Hall a noted telephone man argues that frequent long distance calls are altering voices and erasing regional accents He contends the telephone camouflages pitch and enunciation causing voices across the nation to sound similar He notes people speak louder than needed when using a telephone and predicts a louder clearer public speech pattern.
A joint Dallas session of Farmers' Congress and A and M boards set July 10 to 12 at College Station for the next congress. Sessions run from 9 a.m. July 10 to 9 p.m. July 12. The Farmers' Congress committee includes J. H. Connell and H. E. Singleton, with E. W. Kirkpatrick and C. C. Mayhew. accommodations group is Hanson of Rockdale. The College station board delegates are Geo. T. Jester, K. K. Leggett, and H. Harrington. A larger crowd is expected this year and officials will maximize accommodations.
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