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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
2
The Eagle cheers Judge Jno N Henderson on renomination to the court of criminal appeals by a handsome majority. Neighboring towns encourage Bryan to boost the trolley line subscription to maintain goodwill and support.
The Navasota Examiner notes S. B. Cooper enters the Beaumont district race after a defeat two years prior. It suggests governors candidates will not retire before the convention, while Bryan faces difficulty in raising trolley line stock and hopes to secure the $25,000 proposal for public works attracting Bryan citizens.
Weekly statements from the White House deny Roosevelt will be a candidate for a third term. The note hints at whether he would accept a third nomination if offered, with Taft, Root, and Fairbanks listed as the next in line in that order.
The document lists precinct officers including Bryan L McGee de Wey Baker and others with constables named or noted as none. It also names county commissioners J S Mooring P H Arrington E OC Elliott J C Blume and county convention delegates organized by courthouse and multiple polling sites with numerous attendees.
A list of advertised letters dated July 30 1506 includes numerous ladies and gentlemen with names such as Hattie Caldwell Sarah J. Harris Ruby Herdbeth J. Jetel Pauline R. Purcell Willie Patton Willie Pennington J. E. and F. E. Roberts Margaret G. Stockwell Maria Sweeney W. A. Smith Dr. Taylor Hattie Taylor D. A. and Mable Wysong with address Box 407 for delivery. Names span multiple households including Beale L. A. and Crawford Jesse among others.
The City National Bank of Bryan received official notice from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw that it is designated as a United States government depository. The bank also serves Bryan city funds and the Texas Bankers Association. Directors elected G S Parker to succeed Ed Hall with Ed Derden and E W Crenshaw named assistant cashiers and Fred L Cavitt elected bookkeeper. Ed Hall resigns as president but remains a director.
Train specials from Austin Hearne Galveston Dallas Corpus Christi Bryan Roanoke Milwaukee Peoria and Siloam Springs for encampments lodges leagues and conventions. Reports list selling dates August 1 2 4 6 7 8 11 12 15 18 and 19 with round trip or limited return deadlines and special rates including 3.90 to 9.85 and 87.10 for long trips. Children half fare and through chair car noted.
The Home Mission Society announces a tacky party in the courthouse yard Thursday at 5 o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited. Damask table pieces for sale at Norwood's, 45 cents each.
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