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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Harder and Buckhaults announce ready stock including Alfalfa Hay North Texas Hay and White Wolf Stock Food. They claim one sack of their stock food equals two sacks of bran at a higher cost and invite patrons to call 251 for orders.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman former British premier dies at 9 30 am in London with niece Mrs Campbell and Dr Burnet present. He had suffered heart failure after a long illness and had been largely absent from Parliament this session with Asquith serving as acting premier.
Nov 13 meeting in Bristol forced Campbell Bannerman to cancel planned political speeches. Upon resignation April 5, leaders from all parties paid tribute to his ability. Redmond called Ireland’s loss second only to Gladstone’s retirement. Campbell-Bannerman born Sept 7 1836. long-time MP for Stirling Burghs since 1871. married Charlotte Bruce in 1860. health declined after 1906.
Frankfort April 22 Acting under orders of Governor Willson Adjutant General Johnson outlines a vigorous campaign against nightriders Roger Williams will lead troops from Cadiz Trigg county as headquarters after reports of ringleaders in barn burnings at Princeton and the Hopkinsville raid The Buckner orphan home will receives property per a probate of Mrs Hattie Hurds will in Sherman Texas the defender won the case and the will was admitted to probate in a contested will trial Judge Hassell presiding
In White Plains Justice Morschauser granted habeas corpus on an application by Harry K. Thaw. James G. Graham presented the papers. the writ bears Thaw’s signature and is returnable at Poughkeepsie on Saturday.
Practically all cotton mills in Fall River adopt curtailment to offset adverse conditions. Estimated weekly output will fall short of normal by nearly 126000 pieces.
In Sardis Mississippi on April 22 unknown burglars robbed a postoffice safe, taking about 215 dollars. Local police investigated the break in and searched for suspects.
In Shawnee Oklahoma on April 22 three men John Swisher Andy Coles and Barney cm lahan were ordered from the city. They built a raft and set off on the Canadian river aiming for Fort Smith. A fight broke out about forty miles downstream and all three were tossed overboard and drowned.
Washington April 22. For one hour Attorney General Davidson of Texas argued the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway case over the gross receipts tax law. He was followed by Assistant Attorney General Hawkins. Attorney Garwood represented the railroad company. Several members of the Texas congressional delegation were present.
A northbound Brazos Valley passenger train entering Waxahachie at twelve mph struck and dumped fireman GC Bohner who fell from the car. He was sent to Fort Worth hospital and suffered unconsciousness with no broken bones.
Reports from over the county describe extensive storm damage from Tuesday night. The residence of G. Messner was blown from its foundation and other houses were damaged. The Wichita valley area suffered serious washouts after five inches of rain.
Subpoenas summon four prominent railroad officials to appear before the Federal grand jury in Kansas City on April 30. Auditors Reberger of Wabash freight accounts, W C Marion of Missouri Pacific, James D Nettleship of Frisco, and L Lee West of the Missouri Kansas and Texas are ordered to produce way bills and freight records.
New York on April 22 reports egg receipts totaling 32 201 cases. Kansas City on April 22 records wheat shipments of 61 000 bushels.
The column surveys events from around the world and the U S to Europe. It notes heavy cold in Italy and King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Copenhagen. It mentions Emile Gibbardt's death in Paris and a U S ship being sent to Venezuelan waters. It reports banking and political items including a Rogers Texas bank project and Lawrence Murray’s appointment. Also covers a local Dallas acquittal and a gas franchise application. A Pensacola street car assault is described along with a Dallas tobacco businessman’s death and a dinner anecdote from Nellie’s house. The clipping ends with a local humor piece about marriage wisdom.
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