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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
The state awards a record per capita share of the public school fund with each scholastic age child receiving 6.00. The total apportionment for the coming year is 5,360,648.00 based on a scholastic population of 893,441. Local newspaper note from Bryan dated August 23, 1907.
A Minnesota obituary note about a horse dying at 41 years sparks a vintage measure of longevity. The exchange cites historians Albertus Magnus and Augustus Nephus noting horses aged 60 and 70 in medieval stables.
The Galveston News notes that two naval directories rate the United States second only to Britain. It argues that surpassing Britain would require unwarranted spending, but the US remains ahead of Germany and France, with English-speaking nations forming a stronger naval bloc than any other set of nations.
The Texas state automatic tax board fixed the ad valorem rate at 12 1 2 cents per $100, down from 20 cents. The measure, based on a total state valuation of $1 707 615 458, shows a $386 455 589 rise over 1906 and includes $172 000 000 in intangible assets. The reduction is framed as fulfilling the governor’s pledge and expected to cut taxes despite higher overall valuation.
Mr. Emmett Rohde reports a record Brazos bottom corn yield of 115 bushels per acre from one acre, with similar results across fields. He replanted twice and hoeed once, never chopped out, and ploughed three times to grow corn from northern seed, expressing immense satisfaction.
The Bryan team was defeated 11 to 2 by Navasota yesterday afternoon at the field. Several top players were unavailable. Despite the loss, Bryan has shown strong form this season and excitement remains high as the town looks ahead to next year.
Mrs Ellen McMorries of this city died at Hollis sanitarium Abilene Texas Friday Aug 14 after a several weeks illness. She left for Anson Texas three weeks before death improved then worsened and was taken to Abilene sanatorium the day before death. Remains returned to Anson and laid to rest Aug 17. She was widow of DeWitt McMorries formerly Miss Ellen Castles about forty, survived by son Bert Castles fourteen and nephew Jimmie Stephens plus three brothers George Castles Anson Jack Castles Corsicana Marvin Castles Indian Territory and other relatives. She was a Methodist and left many friends.
Dr W H Cain Jr a Houston dentist died in the Lindell hotel Palestine after taking ten grains of strychnine while out driving with friend W R Winne. The act is attributed to love affair disappointment. Efforts to reach relatives failed. the father is bedridden in Hearne. Dr Briscoe of Calvert, a relative, directed shipment of the body to Calvert.
Bowie Texas August meeting of the Texas division of the United Confederate Veterans opened with General K M Van Zandt in command. Mayor Boedecker welcomed delegates as committees were formed and reports read.
A group of Dallas based jewelers convened to establish the Retail Jewelers Association of Texas. Officers elected include President Arthur A. Everts secretary H Hyman treasurer H W Bounds and an executive committee with Ben Linz Lee Smith and Tony Benninger.
Chicago August 22. Through the defalcation of trusted officials the Milk Wagon Drivers union has been robbed of more than 24000 dollars. The alleged scheme used duplicate books and account juggling. The union is among Chicago's strongest labor groups.
Lexington workers at the Fayette Brick and Supply company walked off amid strong odors from a neigh boring soap factory. Thirty five employees left, the plant shut down, and Superintendent Stone asked the board of health to abate the nuisance.
James Wall of Hume was knocked down by a cow in Paris Illinois on August 22 and suffered a broken hip. He died from the injuries sustained in the incident.
New Haven Conn August 22 Dr J W Sweet renowned bone setter passed away He reportedly set about 35 000 bones during his long career leaving a notable mark in medical history
Miss Anna Bolander was killed by lightning in Duluth Minnesota on August 22. Seven other family members were shocked but survived.
In Louisville on August 22 former mayor Paul M. Barth, recently ousted from office, shot himself to death amid a personal crisis reports indicate.
Abbott Texas reports N F Wood a well known Hill county farmer shot himself near the heart three times ending his life.
Dallas report states Pat Belger died shortly after taking a short walk. Authorities did not release further details pending investigation.
Sherman Aug 22 Governor Campbell declared a new Texas law lets the attorney general gather evidence outside the state for trustprosecution The governor warned federal judges against challenging Texas authority noting schools now average six dollars per pupil and the sixmonth school term is being fulfilled He claimed Democratic platform pledges are being met.
Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot with County Attorney Brady announce suit filed in Austin to cancel the firm’s Texas permit and to fine the company 1,100,000 as a trust. An application for a Texas receiver was made and a temporary injunction blocked asset removal. service was obtained on L. S. Jones in Houston.
The attorney general's department rules that G E Poulter Rosen Heights Fort Worth notary public cannot use exemptions in the anti free pass law and ride street cars. The secretary of state announced nine appointments to scholarships at each of three Texas normals. Northern Life Insurance of Chicago seeks a Texas insurance permit.
A telegram from Philadelphia reports that W. A. Wright Jr., a Dallas artist missing for weeks, was found by his father in the Naval Home Hospital in Philadelphia. Wright Sr., a Dallas News proofreader, went to locate his son after his son moved to the city seeking work.
Admiral Philliot reporting from Paris says French naval forces off Casa Blanca shelled advancing Moors with deadly effect as fog lifted enabling bombardment from shore batteries.
The eight year old child of George Francis eight miles southeast of Sherman was hooked under the chin by a cow. The roof of the mouth was nearly torn away. The victim is in a local sanitarium in serious condition.
Ottawa reports an American appointment to the Fort Williams chief operatorship triggered a strike by local telephone workers. Linemen threaten sympathy action with Miss Ora Hudson of Decatur Illinois named as appointee.
A large audience of Democrats and Republicans welcomed Secretary Taft in Lexington Kentucky on Thursday amid a public meeting attended by hundreds.
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