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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
4
William J. Bryan Jr. lies at Presbyterian Hospital after a surgical operation to remove an abscess on his right knee caused by foot inflammation. The sixteen year old student from Winona Lake Ind was brought in by fast train on Wednesday. His condition is not dangerous.
The agricultural bureau monthly cotton report lists state averages including Alabama 79 Mississippi 69 South Carolina 79 Arkansas 68 Louisiana 66 North Carolina 0 Indian Territory 82 Tennessee 80 Oklahoma 838 Florida 85 Missouri 85 Virginia 78.
The State Fair of Texas, owned by about fifteen hundred Dallas citizens, unveils a $100,000 fireproof auditorium and $90,000 in premiums and attractions for September 30 to October 15 1905. Aimed at growth, profits go to future fairs, with top livestock displays and $30,000 in horse racing prize money. The event runs sixteen days with thirteen days of racing and showcases Texas and sister states resources.
The National Toilet Company products are available in Bryan through M. H. James and all leading druggists in Paris Tennessee.
The National Ginners Association issued a crop condition and acreage reduction report based on replies from July 26 to August 1. States show varied condition scores and reductions, with an average condition of 75 and average reduction of 17.6 percent. total acreage estimated at 26,021,000 acres. Secretary Blackwell notes about 25 million acres will reach picking maturity and emphasizes cooperation with the Census Bureau.
Waco on August 3 reports Knights of Honor chose officers led by Grand Dictator Thomas P. Stone of Waco and Grand Vice Dictator C C Glenn of Sealy. Other posts include Grand Chaplain N C Terry of Dallan, Grand Treasurer Joe B. Wolff of Cameron, and Trustees W H Shelton El Paso T J Berry San Antonio D J Cator Crockett. Supreme Representatives Monta J. Moore Cameron C W Robertson Alternate Ed R. Kane San Marcos J R Cole Sherman.
Ballinger Texas August 3 A ranch accident ends in death as Dick Wilkerson is thrown from a horse at A R Smith ranch south of Ballinger. The horse falls on him and his body cannot be embalmed. His mother resides in Oklahoma.
Paris Texas August 3 Hon Travis Henderson long known as the farmer statesman among Austin lawmakers was initiated into Lamar County Farmers Union at West Point. The order has about 143000 members in Texas.
In Waco on August 3 Sank Majors was found guilty of criminally assaulting Mrs. Clinde Robert wife of Captain Ben Robert. The jury sentenced Majors to death. courtroom was crowded and verdict cheered. Additional notices from Texarkana and Reno describe a Louisiana visitor with quarantine measures and Governor Sparks planning a bear hunt with James Jeffries in the Sierra Nevada.
Bishop R. K. Hargrve of the Methodist Episcopal Church south died at his Nashville home after a year of frail health and a day of serious illness. He was born September 17, 1829 in Pickens County, Alabama.
William H Langdale longtime superintendent of Anchor line steamboat stockings for 35 years between New Orleans and St Louis was found dead. The 75 year old man was discovered in his home in St Louis on August 3. Police reported no immediate cause or foul play suspected while investigators review pension and employment records.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with M. Sergius Witte aboard arrives in an afternoon harbor and the Russian envoy remains reticent on his mission. Witte says Russia has not lost power despite reverses, notes Japan prepared for war, and hopes for peace while denying intolerable terms or any prediction of a conference breakup.
The sixth annual convention of the National Negro Business League will be held in New York City from August 16 to 18. Booker T. Washington serves as president. about four hundred Black businessmen from every state are expected to attend and several prominent figures are to speak.
In Wagoner I T Wright Wasson told courts he married Helen Gould fifteen years ago and they have twenty one children. He alleged secret service officials imposed the union. He also said while living at Hope Arkansas he appointed President Roosevelt governor of New York.
Stockholm August 3 A coalition ministry was formed headed by Christian Lundeberg with a government coalition in place to govern.
Montgomery beat Memphis 2 to 0 in baseball action. Duffy of Memphis struck umpire Burke's masked face and was ejected from the grounds. Other scores: Birmingham 9 New Orleans 0, Nashville 5 Little Rock 4, Atlanta 6 Shreveport 0, Waco 3 Fort Worth 2, and regional leagues results in Texas and South Texas.
The Uintah Indian Reservation in Utah will be opened for settlement August 28 with registrations starting August 1 at Grand Junction Colorado Vernal Price and Provo Utah. Drawings begin August 17 in Provo. Entries must be filed individually. soldiers may use agents. Fort Worth and Denver City line offers round trip fares from Texas with 60 day return limit. Free guidance provided by A A Glisson G P A Denver Road Fort Worth.
In Brooklyn a monument to the H. W. Slocum steamer fire victims draws many visitors. The tribute memorial near the site is a frequent stop for citizens honoring those lost in the catastrophe.
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