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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
4
The body of Seth Hazel of Lindsay was found along the Santa Fe track near Pauls Valley. He, about thirty, Indian citizen, had been in town for a roping contest. He was struck by a northbound passenger train and ground to pieces. cause and manner unknown. Body sent home.
A carload of silk valued at 1 250 000 has arrived aboard the Nippon Maru in San Francisco. To safeguard the shipment it will be forwarded east by passenger trains. It stands as the port's most valuable silk consignment in four years.
Kansas City August 9 The entire Western Union force here about 150 men went out except the chief operators. Western Union men at the Board of Trade also joined the walkout amid labor unrest and work disruption.
Aug 9 Meridian Mississippi. Annette Carson aged nine daughter of James Carson a Southern agent for Singer Sewing Machine died from burns after oil was thrown on a cabin fire while children played near the Carson summer home. Two brothers were burned but expected to recover. a Negro child escaped injury. The Carsons reside in New Orleans.
Four persons are dead and three injured after a head on collision between a southbound local freight and an extra freight on the Western and Atlantic railroad one mile north of Dalton Georgia. The dead include Engineer J. L. Heggie Fireman John Roach Brakemen D. Colbert and T Partenfield.
Texas Farmers Union elects officers with David J. Neill of Eastland County as President and J G Lane of Gallatin Cherokee as Vice President. C Smith from Comanche County named Secretary. Chaplain J W Smith Bell County. Conductor J F Bean Burleson. Murray of Oklahoma speaks on constitution to be voted on.
W A McBride, once weighing over 200 pounds, ended a thirty day fast with only small liquid intake. He lost more than forty pounds, reports feeling better and plans a hearty meal within a week. He says hunger faded after the first week.
Austin sees ruling that the comptroller’s department will not refund any portion of license tax paid before the Baskin-McGregor bill. A judge of the court of criminal appeals and two district judges say the state cannot refund its share. The county commissioners may refund the county portion, and county courts often hold the right to refund the money.
Sour Lake Texas August 9 fires destroy the Gray Gables hotel and the O Neil House two workers missing believed burned in the Gray Gables blaze Total losses around five thousand dollars Fire started in the Gray Gables hotel and a Frisco Lumber Co employee is missing in the incident.
In Sitting Posture. Mount Pleasant Texas Aug 9 Albert Green husband of the young woman who ended her life a few months ago by burning herself was found dead in a hotel here. He went to his room at 2 o clock and at 6 o clock the clerk entering it found him in a small sitting position dead.
Washington on August 9 reports the department of justice ordered the surrender of twenty four deserters from the German tramp steamer To losan to the German consul after a dispute between the German and Chinese consuls in San Francisco over the matter.
Controversy between the Southern Railway and the state is settled as the railroad makes the concessions demanded closing a long running dispute.
Montgomery August 9. The Southern railway will implement a 22 cent passenger fare and reduce freight rates on 110 Alabama commodities. The action will hold until final adjudication in the courts.
Tangier August 9 reports that Agra tribesmen opened fire two miles from the town Thursday night. European residents including British minister Gerard A. Lowther and his family evacuated their mountain homes and moved back to Tangier.
Walter B. McAdams, a Dallas News proofreader and prominent union printer, is appointed commander of the Texas Sons of Confederate Veterans. The August announcement highlights his leadership role and local newspaper ties.
In Houston on August 9, Robert Hill was shot twice near the jugular vein and in the hip. He is not expected to survive. A second Black man escaped the scene as authorities investigate the assault.
Isabelle Applewhite, an 80 year old woman, was fatally cut and died while being transported to hospital on Dallas Avenue. Sylvester Brown, identified as a Black man, was arrested in connection with the incident.
Hemphill Texas August 9 J G Rowan charged with criminal assault on Miss May Shirlock was denied bond in the local court.
Charles Roach, an elderly man, died in Sherman on August 9 from spasms, officials said in the brief notice.
Governor Vardaman accepts the Democratic executive committee’s nomination decision after Williams leads in semi official returns. He praises principles, predicts stronger support, and notes future campaigns. Noel and Brewer enter a second primary for governor with Manshi and Nash for lieutenant governor and others named for statewide posts.
Henderson Ky August 9 The parents of Patrick Haffey a local locomotive engineer report he is imprisoned in Jiminez Mexico. Haffey was arrested after a native fireman fell from a train and was killed. Bitter sentiment against Americans sparked a mob and he narrowly escaped lynching. The American ambassador has been appealed to.
The trial of T. W. Halsey for bribery ended abruptly when the defendant fell ill with an intestinal trouble at his home. His physician says surgery may be required.
Charles H Barrett president of the National Farmers Union of America lies critically ill at the Conway home of Ben Griffin Arkansas Farmers Union secretary. He is in Little Rock for the state convention. Dr A C Abbott of Philadelphia says candy can dull taste for strong drink.
A village scene shows villagers debating local politics. A landlord explains a tall man avoids conflict to secure the mayoral bid this year. The dialogue hints at a heated dispute and a major row in the town.
A witty exchange contrasts cultures and restraint with a sharp barb about life choices. One speaker cites a Roman maxim while the other retorts about potentially visiting an insane asylum, highlighting playful social tension.
A Sunday school teacher asked what happened to Nineveh and Tyre. Johnny answered quickly that Nineveh was destroyed and Tyre punctured, reflecting a humorous Biblical saga exchange from the Cleveland Leader.
Misunderstandings and misdirected attention cause widespread trouble in Manchester as people deal with ongoing disputes and daily frictions. Local observers note tension rises amid economic strain and social expectations.
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