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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
4
Chicago report says authorities in Cincinnati and St. Louis are in talks with the state’s attorney about Hoch’s possible bigamy and murder crimes. If Hoch escapes the current sentence, prosecutions in other cities could take years to resolve.
Edward Simon Short general solicitor of the Mutual Life Insurance company died of heart failure in New York on August 1. His death follows a long career with the firm and a prominent role in industry affairs.
The State Fair of Texas, owned by about fifteen hundred Dallas citizens, funds a fireproof auditorium and exposition building costing $100,000 and $90,000 for premiums and attractions. The Twentieth Annual Fair runs sixteen days from Sept 30 1905 with livestock displays and a 13 day horse racing program featuring purses totaling $30,000. Officials pledge no compensation for directors beyond the Secretary and reinvest all earnings for future improvements.
Texas Health Officer Dr. Tabor announced a statewide Louisiana quarantine due to Monday’s cases. Detention is now required for travelers from New Orleans beyond the border, with inspectors posted at Logansport, Echo, Ruliff, Waskom, and Texarkana. Funds limit extending protection to additional gateways like Paris and Denison.
Sherman August 1. Election returns from Grayson county show Pro with 3955 votes and Anti with 3182, a Pro majority of 778 on face value and 792 per pro headquarters. County Attorney Vowell pledges to pursue all legal means to enforce the law with full county constabulary support. A large pro mass meeting convened in court plaza Monday night to celebrate the victory.
In Brownville Texas on August 1 Corporal Thorp of Company K Fort Brown was shot dead after a fight. A Mexican woman Labranda was wounded in the left breast and Generi Pedeo was struck by the same bullet in the leg. The soldier then shot himself in the head dying instantly.
John Young a white man about forty years old living fifteen miles southeast of Kaufman has been jailed on a charge of criminal assault against his fifteen year old daughter. Complaint was sworn to by his wife and daughter.
Homer Rouff, a resident three miles west of Van Raub, was ambushed near his home on August 1. He suffered birdshot wounds to the right side arm and face while riding a horse and lay unconscious for hours before being found. He had been visiting a young lady.
News in brief reports Dawson county Texas becoming dry, lightning shocks near Mobile Alabama injuring fourteen, a drowning in Deep Fork River near Bristow Oklahoma Territory, and a Muskogee Indian Territory historical society planned. also mentions picnics, deaths from accidents, a wild west show and a bank organized in Bartlesville Oklahoma Territory.
Dick hats a prank with twelve suitors for Delphine at The Oaks resort. Delphine's father grants all a chance, but Jerry's singing and a bold kiss seal her choice, leaving Dick and Hathaway to face the outcome.
Iufaula Okla Aug 1 After investigation it is found the man killed with his wife by officers on Deep Fork river near here was J L Broom not J H Coleman A deed to 600 acres of land in White county Arkansas was found in the dead man pocket He was an ex convict but place of incarceration is not given Broom s wife began firing to protect him while holding their four month old baby a bullet killed him They were buried here Monday
J P Hunt near Temple Oklahoma planted corn on April 1. The crop matured by the first week of July. He replanted on July 10 and the new growth is progressing. Harvest is expected October 1 with potential fodder before frost if weather and soil stay favorable.
At a West Point meeting in Lamar county forty four local unions represented the Farmers Union adopted a resolution to abolish the Agricultural bureau at Washington. It also memorialized Congress and the Texas legislature to enact laws to prevent and punish gambling in futures and farm products. Paris was chosen as next meeting site.
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