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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
2
Excerpts discuss election fairness and candidate defeat notices. It cites Bryan, Hoke Smith, and race matters in Illinois, plus views on prohibition, taxation, and Populist influence. It reflects editorial opinions on Texas politics and national issues of 1908.
The piece argues the primary system, while flawed, is superior to conventions and notes both parties should fund campaigns. It mentions Debs campaigning by car, rights of socialists to spend, and calls for court procedure reform urged by the Bar Association, hoping change follows public demand.
Bar Harbor Maine hosts the Bar Harbor Horse Show Association annual exhibition starting tomorrow on the association grounds and running through Wednesday. The event, among the Easts best outdoor equine attractions, draws from a summer population near 100000 and aims to eclipse prior shows as the Maine shore social highlight.
Last night the Harvey union revival meeting held between Free Baptist and Missionary Baptist churches ended with 22 additions to the two churches 21 by baptism three joining other churches five reclaimed and a greatly revived congregational spirit. T C Ferguson reports a glorious meeting from start to finish.
Square bales sold at 9 1 2 cents each and round bales at 10 1 8 cents. net proceeds totaled $3.12. Dunlaps Gin advertised these bale prices and net results.
The Eagle argues Bryan’s strength lies in its schools and asks if building factories benefits education and social life. It notes local lignite deposits, outside capital interest, and potential factory growth improving markets and jobs, while weighing risks to culture and morals. The piece advocates public discussion and supports factories.
Helena Mont Aug 17 The fourteenth annual Montana championship tennis tournament begins this week to decide state titles in men s singles and doubles Doubles champions must challenge current state holders S D Hunter and James M Bailey of Anaconda for the title.
About 400 to 600 editors and guests gather in St Paul for a week long National Editorial Association meeting. The program blends business sessions with family outings to Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka Red Wing and Stillwater.
Utica August 17 The general committee in charge of the official notification tomorrow of Congressman Shermans nomination for the vice presidency has completed its work and says a big celebration is assured. Delegations from Albany Troy Syracuse Rochester Buffalo and other cities will attend. The day includes a parade automobile procession speeches and an electrical display with speakers Root Burrows Sherman Wheeler and Hamilton College president Stryker. Fresh bread and cakes offered at Texas Bakery owned by Mrs Otto Boehme.
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