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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
4
A visitor from Bryan, Texas writes from Altus Oklahoma in 1907 praising the town. He notes 3,000 residents, recent growth, up to date utilities, arc lighting, three banks, and local industries including oil, flour, and cotton. He highlights rich soil, crops, price growth of farm lands, and abundant game and fish before signing J Roy Zimmerman.
Denver reports thirteen inches of snow in the 24 hours ending Saturday morning marking the heaviest storm of the winter and the greatest April precipitation since 1885. The Colorado storm stretched from Pueblo to Dodge City and into Kansas, with heavy drifts near Pueblo delaying railroad and streetcar traffic. Colorado Springs recorded ten inches.
Montgomery April 20 President Chambers of the Montgomery Baseball club demands an apology from Atlanta manager Magn at the park for language in the presence of ladies. Magn is charged with swearing at umpire Rim. Smith refuses to apologize claiming no profane language. If refused Chambers will order the manager's arrest.
In London on April 20 William Zeitz, playing a signal man in a staged railroad wreck, was struck and killed by a real train near Corydon. The accident stemmed from a signaling error causing the train to fail to stop. In Kentucky, the Court of Appeals sustained the 1906 special session tax of 1 1/4 cents per wine gallon on rectified blended compounded and adulterated spirits.
Secretary Loeb announced that newsmen may not congregate on the White House grounds after nightfall or approach the door in search of information. The policy tightens access to the president’s residence and information flow.
J W Hill a prominent citizen was killed when he touched a fallen telephone wire. His body burned and clothing charred. Five Thousand Miners Out at Frank Coal Mine Near Calgary.
The First Methodist Church of Bryan reopened on its original site with a 11 o'clock sermon by Bishop Seth Ward of Houston on faith and renewal. Rev. Lovie P. Law began a revival later that night as Prof. Wheeler directed music. four hundred attended the rally and several new members joined the church. The structure seats about 1200, features extensive glass, electric lighting, and a $3500 organ, with total cost above $25,000.
The speaker argued faith anchors character and power, stating great character arises from broad Christian principles. He claimed Christianity provides the proper foundation for true manhood and womanhood and that the church should not engage in politics or policy theory.
An 11 A. M. service includes anthem by the choir, hymns from the Methodist Hymnal Nos. 661 and 665, prayers by Dr J D West and Rev E L Shettles, a responsive Psalm 147 led by Dr Geo B Butler, a New Testament lesson by Rev J A Challenner, announcements, an offering, sermon by Bishop Seth Ward of Houston, a hymn No. 208, doxology, and benediction by Rev J J Tatum.
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