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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
2
The note reports Houston action against gamblers and a mass meeting where the sixshooter is mocked as a poor substitute for the gavel. It notes Smith county losses from rain to the strawberry crop estimated between 30 000 and 50 000 dollars.
Hon D J Anthony lawmaker from Terrell seeks the state treasurer post. Texas faces a cotton rate cut by 5 cents per 100 pounds with the differential kept and compress rules unchanged. The Hempstead tragedy, in which Rep Pinckney and three others died, is a national blow to Texas, but the state will continue to grow despite the setback.
Austin April 24. The board of managers of the Agricultural and Mechanical College met with lawmakers to discuss the appropriation at the Legislature. Two years ago the Legislature granted 367000 but the Governor cut 100000. President Houston said a compromise on the Governor’s prior allowance is possible this year.
From Harris School Harris Texas April 24 1905 the Bryan Eagle correspondent describes a grand picnic by the creek with Miss Mary Robinson Mrs Gilstrap and Wheelock visitors. Egg hunt at Mr Robinsons drew all ages and Gertrude Beard found ten eggs. Harris School attended the Kurten concert and many plan to hear Dr Butler at Cottonwood next Sunday.
The listing details second class Colonist tickets to California Arizona and New Mexico on sale March 1 to May 15 at $25.00. It also lists numerous rail fare schedules for events and organizations in San Antonio Dallas Beaumont Nacogdoches Austin St Louis Denver Savannah Kansas City Houston Galveston Mineral Wells and others with sale dates and limits and special route privileges.
For 1.00 a year you may receive 1000.00 with accident indemnity. Sick benefit policy pays 10.00 weekly for 2.00, and 30.00 monthly indemnity for 81.000 month. Renewal increases by 10 percent. A 25.00 yearly policy may pay up to 11000.00 death from accident and 5.00 to 55.00 weekly for 104 weeks. Also livestock insurance. Represented by A D McConnico for Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York at T R Batte & Co.
The revival meeting began yesterday at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. H. R. Wilson of Longview Texas as evangelist under a tent on church grounds. Assisted by Pastor Elder D. H. Shivers and Elders Brown Hardy Smith Littleton. Everyone invited to attend and seek salvation for their families.
A local update from Harvey Texas dated April 24 describes a crowd of young people attending an Easter egg hunt at Mrs. Parnell's, Miss Ida McClung visiting Grimes County, Rev. Bullock's service at Bethel, Sabbath school at Bright Light, and social singing at A. W. Dyess' house. Victor Graham is listed as sick.
Three men gained entry to the apartments of Mrs. D. Gilmore on Twentieth Street under a fake search warrant. They robbed Mrs. Gilmore and Edward Giroux of diamonds valued at 2600 dollars, bound them, and locked them in a closet. They escaped as Giroux broke panels to seek air and free them. About 5000 dollars in jewelry remained unrecovered.
Federal officers under Washington orders began an active campaign against lottery firms in San Francisco. Mar shal's and postoffice agents raided Honduras and Mexican lottery operations, arresting several employees and seizing tickets and evidence. Tickets are shipped across states, violating interstate commerce law a felony with up to two years' imprisonment.
New York dated April 25 reports the third trial of Nan Patterson with Assistant District Attorney Rand outlining the prosecution's plan. He asserts Young never carried a pistol and that the revolver used was bought by Joseph Morgan Smith, Nan Patterson’s brother in law. Rand also claims Young funded Patterson with about $50,000 while alleging a conspiracy with the Smiths to keep Young from leaving the country and continue his money.
Teamsters end strike at Montgomery Ward & Co after garment workers refuse to join a fight against a single firm amid broader grievances. Disruption of the strike committee followed and the struggle collapsed as workers refused to be part of a narrower action.
Copeland the accused assailant of Miss Miranda Brinker was brought to Centerville from Mount Vernon in a strain after sheriff protection. He denies guilt as details of the assault and strangling claim continue to unfold.
The United States army transport Sheridan arrives in Astoria carrying 421 enlisted men and 35 officers of the Fourteenth Infantry from Manila via Nagasaki. The ship then proceeds to Portland for onward movement to Vancouver barracks for stationing.
In Cleveland on April 25 William Winter Jefferson son of the late Joseph Jefferson learned of his father's death. He cancels all engagements for his theatrical company and will leave the stage indefinitely en route to Bellefontaine Ohio.
Atlanta April 25 President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton association calls gatherings for farmers merchants and businessmen of all classes on Tuesday May 2 urging full attendance to ensure the association's success.
BrigGen Frank D. Baldwin arrives in Oklahoma City to take command of the Southwestern Department of the U S Army. He succeeds Maj Gen S S Sumner, who departs for San Francisco.
Washington April 25 The senate committee on interstate commerce resumes the railroad rate question hearing. Walker D. Hines former Louisville and Nashville official appeared before the commission.
Cattle from Texas flood into the Osage nation as ranchers seek markets and grazing grounds. Local officials report increased stock movement and potential impacts on tribal land resources and commerce.
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