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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
2
Bryan campaign critiques and political forecasts span party lines. The piece cites Morris Shepperd as an Anriller prop for Texas aims, cites Roosevelt’s square deal, predicts a ten year tent future, and contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms while noting potential 1910 gubernatorial bids and Mexican unrest.
The Dallas Simpsons are noted as reliable Republican candidates, with the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Republic quoting varied opinions on Jupiter time, Texas legislation, and local road aid. The piece covers a tied constable race in Marlin, party stance on capital laws, and railroads funding gravel for Taylor roads.
Mayors and city officials from leading Virginia towns gather in Norfolk to open the annual Virginia League of Municipalities convention. They will discuss municipal welfare topics and tour the navy yard and other sites in Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News.
The document lists multiple party tickets with presidential and vice presidential nominees. Thomas E. Watson of Georgia with Samuel Williams of Indiana run on the Populist ticket. Eugene V. Debs of Indiana with Benjamin Hanford of New York appear for the Socialist ticket. August Gilhaus of New York with Donald L. Monroe of Virginia are shown for the Socialist Labor party.
Key events on August 14 include the start of Cologne Cathedral construction in 1248 and the 1888 collision of the Thingvalla and Geiser off Sable Island with over 100 lives lost. Also noted are Sweden Denmark peace in 1645 and James Z George death in 1897 among others.
Toronto tallies poet and historian Professor Goldwin Smith’s eighty fifth birthday yesteryday with messages from England Canada and the United States. The Grange home has hosted the renowned publicist since thirty five years. Born in Reading England August 13 1823 he held the Oxford regius professorship 1858 to 1866 and later taught at Cornell before settling in Toronto where he pursues literature journalism and philanthropy.
A memorial verse from Bryan September 4, 1908 mourns the loss of a son, describing filial memories, sorrow, and faith. The poem speaks of an empty chair, heavenly reunion, and eternal dwelling, urging comfort in heaven and the family’s continued affection.
W. W. Griffin offers stove repair services to restore old stoves to like new condition. Reasonable charges, first class work, and guaranteed results. Contact by phone at 217 216 for estimates and service.
The Forbes trophy balloon race begins in North Adams Massachusetts with five balloons entered. Pilots must select a town outside a thirty mile radius to land and aim within ten miles of the town post office to win. Multiple balloons may fly pre-race test launches to gauge upper wind currents.
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