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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Buffalo N Y Aug 5 W J Bryan will begin several campaign tours across the nation speaking in major cities from coast to coast. Norman Mack Democratic national committee chairman plans the itinerary with Mr Kern likely joining on part of the trip. They expect Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and others followed by eastern engagements and Pacific coast visits after the east. Dates not yet set.
In Constantine Algeria on Aug 5 three people died and eight were injured as quake shocks struck. Many residents fled to open spaces and refuse to return to damaged homes, staying camped outside.
The shop announces its first shipment of women’s undergarments and cake decor items in fine English voile skirts. Prices are 10.00, 12.90 and 15.00. Location listed as 208 Wilson and Derden.
W. J. Walker presented to Joe B. Reed a handmade chair cushion as a token of esteem. The needle-worked piece features a floral design with blended hues and a dark background and was showcased in C. G. Walker’s window.
The Knights of Pythias national conclave gathers in Boston with the uniform rank encampment and supreme lodge opening. A welcoming program at the Somerset Hotel features Governor Guild and Mayor Hibbard, while Major General Arthur J. Stobbart leads a large parade of about 10 000 members amid crowded spectators.
A Geneva telegraph report says the sultan of Turkey was stabbed in the breast by a minor palace official. The sultan wore his protective coat of mail which deflected the blow. The would be assassin was arrested after evidence of bribe money and ready-for-flight baggage emerged. News reached Geneva via Constantinople to a Young Turk.
New York, Aug 5. Bronson Howard, noted American dramatist and writer of landmark plays, died Tuesday of heart failure at Avon by the Sea New Jersey after a year long illness. He began in journalism in 1859 with the Tribune and Evening Post and later focused on drama. He authored The Banker's Daughter and Shenandoah among others and married Miss Windham in 1880.
Lincoln Neb Aug 5 Hon W J Bryan Democratic nominee outlines topics for his forthcoming acceptance speech. The speech will focus on Shall the people rule and Measure of Rewards with other campaign issues like bank deposits tariff and trusts to be addressed in later speeches.
In Birmingham area, a deputy brings in Will Miller a Black man tied to a dynamiting case. A lynching follows as Miller is found dead hanging in the woods after a local mass meeting vows to curb lawlessness. Two further bombings occur with no injuries and authorities report heightened tension with the governor and sheriff coordinating.
Will A Morris of San Antonio asks if section 120 of the Terrell election law requires a majority of all votes polled or a majority of votes cast for submission. The AG's ruling could decide whether prohibition is put to voters.
State Health Officer Brumby urges county superintendents to require all children be vaccinated before entering public schools this fall. He notes yellow fever in parts of Mexico and has set strict quarantines, calling on South Texas cities to intensify mosquito control measures.
Fort Worth reports C W Woodman will host Samuel Gompers when the AFL leader arrives September 1 for a three day stay. Gompers plans to speak to about 10 000 attendees here and will then travel to Dallas and likely south Texas cities.
Captain O sen of the Norwegian steamship Cap tain Bennett reports passing a vast oil slick off Cape Hatteras. The oil covered more than 100 miles, floated on the surface in all directions, and extended in calm seas as far as the eye could see, suggesting a petroleum carrier may have foundered.
Fort Worth. The Texas Farmers' union adopted resolutions calling on the Thirty-first legislature to establish a convict cotton mill to produce bagging and low grade cotton goods. It also urges hiring experts at the Agricultural and Mechanical college to teach students and farmers about cotton growing.
Austin August 5 Governor Campbell announces no vacation this week as he will postpone the break until after the Democratic state convention. He remains at the Capitol to oversee party plans and preparation.
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