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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
In San Antonio on April 21 Cyrus N. F. Cochran and Miss Rosie Quintero rode from Springs to marry at City Hall despite heavy rains. Their buggy was wrecked when the horse bolted on a muddy road, yet they continued on foot to obtain a license and a justice of the peace, starting their life together.
Contracts awarded to a St. Louis construction firm for a seven story reinforced concrete hotel with basement and inner courtyard at Travis Park in San Antonio Texas. Every room will be exterior.
At Texas Woman's College the San Jacinto Exercises drew attendees as Irene Beard and Gussie Buchanan presented essays on courage during the Filibusters era and Texas independence. Prof. W. B. Bizzell spoke on Woman's Relation to Institutional Life, stressing obedience growth cooperation justice and righteousness with musical patriotic songs included.
Hon. J. Felton Lane of Hearne announces his candidacy for reelection as district attorney of the Twelfth judicial district serving Brazos Robertson and Milam counties. Appointed by Gov. Campbell to fill the unexpired term, Lane is a Democrat with a record of public service and community leadership. the Eagle presents his claims to voters ahead of the Democratic primaries July 25.
All members and interested persons are urged to attend the Bryan Progressive League meeting at K P Hall on Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock. The session will approve the constitution by laws and discuss important matters as the group aims to unite efforts for Bryan and Brazos County.
April 21 report from Melbourne describes a double train crash at Braybrook Junction with eighty eight injured and forty two bodies recovered many burned beyond recognition. The Bendigo train driver attempted to reverse after signals failed to act and escaped serious harm. The Ballarat bound passengers were settling when the crash occurred in a darkened station.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled the state initiative and referendum provisions do not violate the U S Constitution. The Murray bill, approved by Governor Hassell on April 16, made the provisions effective. Wagoner of Kingfisher had a referendum petition denied, filed before the Murray bill passage.
The Riven Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Co re elected H. O. Boatwright as president and E. J. Fountain as vice president. W. C. Boyett is also vice president, with W. S. Wilson Jr. as secretary, J. Webb Howell as treasurer and manager.
New Orleans April 21 Dr John H Thomas assistant surgeon of the marine hospital service described safeguards to prevent yellow fever from Cuba He said passenger names and destinations are sent with each vessel and southern port physicians monitor travelers for six days after arrival If illness appears it is detected and controlled with swift measures Dr Thomas urged there is no need for panic as proper actions will stamp out the disease.
In Washington on April 21 a resolution by Speaker Cannon to appoint a six member select committee was introduced to investigate causes of rising wood pulp and newspaper costs. The panel would gather information, sit in Washington or elsewhere, and issue subpoenas while empowered by oath administration.
Secretary aft has returned to this city.
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