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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
2
The A and M College faces a two year appropriation of 346 470 dollars with a provision directing excess funds from the feed control department toward a new building. The legislature emphasizes improvements and praised Representatives Davis and college supporters for advancing the institution’s needs and prestige.
U D C Memorial activities scheduled for April 26 at Carnegie Hall begin at 8 30 am with crosses of honor to be presented and graves of Confederate soldiers to be decorated by chapter committees. A program at Carnegie Library Auditorium includes music, prayers, readings, and a cross presentation by Miss Stoddard followed by other performances.
Miss Cook recently joined Carter's Studio and displays work of notable talent. The Eagle saw retouching and water color photography of people and scenes, with several first premiums won at the San Antonio fair. The studio’s exhibits are highly regarded and worth a visit.
Evangelist Law led a revival at a Methodist church auditorium drawing an attentive crowd last night. He urged Christians to conquer indifference and selfishness to win souls, with Prof. Wheeler delivering a baritone solo. The notice also advertises shoes and gowns from local merchants.
Edward McCabe, hit by a Third Avenue streetcar, had a leg amputated at Flower Hospital. Doctors used spinal cocaine anesthesia due to weak heart function, allowing McCabe to remain fully aware and joke during the procedure. He has a fair chance of recovery.
In Lexington April 22 William Robinson of Stamping Ground killed his son during a quarrel then shot himself in a adjoining room. He had earlier faulted with his daughter aged sixteen over allowing attentions from a young man.
Burglars blew the safe at 206 Main Street in Salt Lake City and stole diamonds valued between 12 000 and 15 000 dollars from John Gaynes and Sons. Police investigate the April 22 theft.
In Ardmore Mo near Macon a blacksmith W H Yeakey of Caseyville shot and killed Finis Peterson after Peterson fired on Yeakey wounding a man named Noble. The shooting followed a fight in which Yeakey's brother and Peterson were involved.
Dr Frank R Ross and Miss Mary Stuart will marry April 30 at 6 oclock at the bride elects parents home Dr and Mrs D F Stuart. Due to a recent bereavement in the Stuart family only relatives and close friends will witness the ceremony.
April 22 in northeast Schleicher County Texas a severe hailstorm lifted a house from its foundation and injured residents. Youth Harry McLendon broke a leg. cattle and poultry died, stock injured, and several ranches reported damages including the Metropole and Loftin Henderson ranches with losses around $2,000.
Rain spread across Texas from Texarkana to Baird with general moisture aiding farmers while New Mexico reports three to eight inches of snow extending to Torrance. Panhandle areas report one to ten inches of snow at Channing.
Snow fell at a lively rate for over an hour in El Paso on Sunday, the latest snowfall on record. Temperatures around 36 degrees damaged small fruit and truck gardens in the valley, with losses estimated between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars. The Golden State Limited train on the Rock Island line was delayed six and a half hours due to a snowdrift near Santa Rosa New Mexico.
El Paso reports four prominent young men were arrested for gambling, the first arrest under the new anti gambling statute that treats gambling as a felony with two to four years in prison. Accused cannot post bail until grand jury indictment. Also noted is the Juarez bill ring incident where four bulls and four horses were killed, observed by over 1,000 tourists in cold weather.
In Lodz on April 22 Nationalists captured a Socialist accused of murdering a 15 year old girl. They hanged the prisoner near the city outskirts after a quick trial. Last week’s clashes left 23 dead and 57 wounded, most casualties among Socialists.
St Louis April 22 Adolphus Busch wealthy brewer left in his private car for New York where he will embark May 14 on the Kaiser Wilhelm II for Europe He will spend the summer in Lagenschwalbach Mr Busch was very weak and had to be carried to his car in a chair
London reports the strike on the Paraguay Central railroad has ended on April 22. The resolution returns service and operations to normal, with workers resuming duties under the terms of the agreement.
Reports from Washington say peace negotiations at Amapala have stalled as Nicaragua demands that Salvador be held responsible for recent events. The stance risks a renewal of hostilities and broad diplomatic tension in the region.
A sharp drop in temperature after a snowstorm recorded 14 below in Denver and Pueblo. Fruit crops in eastern Colorado were nipped in the bud, with anticipated losses running to millions of dollars, while most other crops gain from added moisture.
In Birmingham on April 22 a double wreck on the Southern railway near Woodlawn left Fireman Harris and Brakeman Beverly dead. Engineer Wagner suffered a skull fracture and six others were injured.
Goldfield Nevada reports a seven week strike ending with a two year agreement signed after concessions from both sides.
In Rostov on April 22 the vice governor of the prison was shot dead on a street. the assassin fled. In Guthrie also on April 22 bids were asked to print 75,000 copies of the constitution.
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