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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
2
A patchwork of editorial comments and notices from Bryan Texas and national politics. Highlights include views on Castro and Dutch politics, party aims and temper, tax rolls with Dallas Harris and Tarrant rankings, transportation by parcels post, and remarks on Bryan Hearst alliances. Local items mention a Marlin building project, Springfield race tensions, and state agricultural stations.
Officials report ongoing announcements of tax rate cuts in multiple Texas counties. The public is urged to review local notices as residents anticipate the full revenue implications once the new law is fully enacted.
Minneapolis Aug 18 despite Gov Johnson declining a renomination a strong push will name him for a third term at the Democratic State convention opening tomorrow party leaders believe he will be persuaded and no other candidate is being seriously considered.
Born in Floyd county Virginia on August 18 1846 Robley D Evans known as Fighting Bob rose through the Navy from midshipman in 1860 to rear admiral in 1901. He fought at Fort Fisher commanded Yorktown at Valparaiso Chile and aided in the destruction of Cervera’s fleet. He retired for age after guiding the Atlantic fleet to San Francisco with rheumatic illness.
The Galveston Gun club hosts a three day shooting tournament at Galveston beach with crack shots from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Tennessee and other states entered in the events as August 18 opening day.
Utica New York August 18 Hon James S Sherman was notified today he is the Republican candidate for vice president. The event drew a large demonstration with Republican groups from Utica Rochester Troy Syracuse and other cities. Visitors from many states took part in a parade and formal notification ceremonies at Hamilton College.
Chicago hosts the National Archery Association event with several score participants from Seattle Cincinnati Battle Creek and Atchison. Defending champions Mrs M C Howell of Cincinnati and H B Richardson of Boston cannot attend to defend their titles this year.
The gathering will continue tonight and resume tomorrow as the Uniform Rank prepares for a big parade scheduled for Thursday.
San Francisco reports Ketchel versus Thomas to headline a twenty round bout at the Occidental club. Both fighters are in excellent shape with catchweights aiding Thomas, widely expected to boost his performance compared to Hugo Kelly.
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