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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
A brief notice lists an office for Satisfaction Guaranteed at Brazos Valley Marble and Granite Works. No further details provided.
Short orders served at all hours with daily fish specials and bulk sales. Groceries fruits and confections carried. Parsons' Building North Main Street. Phone 370.
Real estate listing describes 200 acres three miles north of Bryan with 125 acres cultivated 75 pasture. Includes five room residence three tenant houses water wells and springs. Price 25.4 per acre. Also 59 acres 25 cultivated with improvements at 12.09 per acre and a five room cottage near Mrs Spencer Ford with two lots water cistern and good improvements priced at 1000 dollars.
An advertisement argues kidneys are controlled by nerves and urges use of Dr Shoop Restorative tablets or liquid for kidney distress. It claims weak kidneys cause back ache and urine issues and touts pharmacist endorsement.
Associate Justice Williams refused the writ of injunction in Munson vs Land Commissioner Terrell. He states the court lacks jurisdiction except over the original mandamus proceeding to restrain the land commissioner framing sales of 1 280 acres on Mustang Island pending mandamus. An inquiry from Cass County Attorney Spivey received. Assistant Attorney General Hawkins ruled a railroad stockholder cannot legally ride free under the anti free pass law.
Akron July 31 dispatches from Columbus say secretary Taft was endorsed for the presidency as Ohio’s candidate by the Republican state central committee. Charles Dick refused to comment and would not discuss Senator Foraker’s letter asking the committee not to endorse citing pre mature timing.
The Hague reports Britain has tabled an amendment to the American plan for a general court of arbitration. It would allow any contracting power to withdraw from the agreement on six months notice.
In Knoxville a man believed to be S P Long of Plaquemine La shot himself in Bohannon Co. gunsmith shop after asking to see a pistol. He placed a cartridge in a chamber and fired at his temple dying instantly. A note declared the act a deliberate self destruction and financial distress seemed evident from his effects.
Topeka July 31 Judge Seth McPherson of the U S court for the Southern district denies the habeas corpus petition filed by George K Kirkman ex captain U S Army now serving three years in Leavenworth Federal Prison The decision concerns time off for good behavior Kirkman has been twice rejected Warden McClaughrey argues release date October 5 1907 The writ is discharged and Kirkman returned to the prison
Washington reports Admiral Capps and Admiral Cowles will tour Pacific coast yards and stations with Admiral Coles joining in New York. They plan to assess future navy needs and likely establish another Pacific base, with San Diego the strongest candidate.
A drunken Polish stranger seized a seven month old baby from its cradle in Oswego New York and placed the child on a red hot stove. The baby suffered severe burns after the mother returned to the home and the assailant was arrested.
New York July 31 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway sold to J Pierpont Morgan Co a portion of the 26,000,000 convertible five percent bonds recently issued not taken by stockholders. It is estimated stockholders subscribed slightly more than 311000 of the issue.
Palestine Texas July 31 Colonel S N Pickens aged 67 after a long illness. He was a former mayor and at one time superintendent of the Rusk penitentiary. He also served as superintendent of the Far Worth post office where he was well known throughout the area.
A bomb exploded near a dwelling occupied by Joseph Biennis and family in Philadelphia's Italian quarter early Wednesday, causing extensive damage and shattered windows a block away. No injuries were reported as three men were seen fleeing the scene.
Twenty four Louisiana bankers business men and farmers visited Colonel R. E. Smith's alfalfa farm east of Sherman on July 31 to observe hay preparation for market.
Washington reports the state department has taken up with Mexico the immigration of Japanese coolies across the Mexican border. Officials say the undesi rable flow has grown alarming and immigration inspectors are taxed to track and repatriate entrants. The department cites Canadian Chinese entry taxes as precedent and expects Mexico to consider similar measures.
Dallas July 31. The Katy railway names Fort Worth and Dallas as new freight division points due to recent legislation. About 500000 will be spent between the cities with most funds at Fort Worth. Dallas yard enlargements and demolition of mall houses, coal chutes, and new tracts planned. Fort Worth to gain a large roundhouse, freight depot, and extended yard tracks.
In El Paso on July 31 Mexican customs officials took charge of Mayer Montemayer's warehouse and a flour mill in Janexz after weeks of smuggling investigations. The firm is accused of importing around 500 carloads of wheat this year and evading duties by shipping some stock without payment.
Houston dated July 31. Thomas P. Hennessy a Santa Fe switchman and foreman is said to have killed himself at his home by shoretime. He leaves a wife and no children.
The Georgia senate passed the Covington prohibition bill which the house amended 139 to 39. Amends allow retail druggists to sell pure alcohol on physician prescription and wholesale stock for retailers only, effective January 1, 1909. The measure now returns to the senate for concurrence before Governor Hoke Smith’s signature.
Austin July 31 Former State Treasurer Robbins criticizes the proposed constitutional amendment to create a state printing office as not democratic and not in line with economy He states his opposition in an interview ahead of the August 6 vote.
Miss Bula Elkins and O. E. Lave of Dallas were married aboard a Rock Island train in Fort Worth depot Tuesday night. Rev. H. D. Knickerbocker officiated as the bride returned from Indian Territory. After the ceremony the couple left the train and stayed the night in Fort Worth.
In Floyd county at Beaver Creek a battle between Fitzpatrick and Coeburn feudists left Holbert of the Coeburn side and John M. Fitzpatrick dead. Wilson Barnett, a Fitzpatrick supporter, was badly wounded. The feud began three weeks earlier with Andy Ceeburns assassination in Whitesburg courthouse and has seen three clashes so far.
Beaumont reports Deputy H B Wilson resigns due to inability to pay railroad fare required by the Texas law. He states he cannot make a living as a deputy under the new rule.
Jamaica suitors from croth. The burned district at Coney Island to be rebuilt at once. New York and Canadian parties will build railways in Brazil. An Erie canal arch at Syracuse wrecked boats. Mrs. Thaw refuses stage return to study music. Joel Blair Sr. dies in Texas. Gates tour Scotland by auto. Cortland Parker dies in Newark. George White founder of a Lancaster business died. James Veal dies in Graham. International and Grey Northern shows to reunite in Palestine. Amos Rumbaugh fatally shoots himself in Denver. Mint Director Berts estimates mint wealth at 1.48 billion. US Steel quarterly dividend 45.5 million. Watt McG Harfield sues Waxahachie firm for 14. Captain Alexander dies in Meridian aged 83.
El Paso July 31 report says a cable broke while hauling a car up the Shannon mine incline near Metcalf Arizona. Two miners were killed and a third was desperately wounded with one body hurled 400 feet as the car sped down the slope.
George Thomas, a Black man, shot his wife in Westchester Pa Sunday and fled. Traced to a barn Monday night, he refused surrender as a posse exchanged fire. He was found dead Tuesday morning with a bullet in his temple. his wife lay dying in a hospital.
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