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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
4
Businesslike listing describes 85 acres with six room residence, brick cistern, 60 acres cultivated, 21 in pasture, two tenant houses, ideal dairy and poultry operation. Also 1700 acres in Brazos bottom, 300 acres prairie in Burleson county with ranch house, lots, and small pastures. Described as finest small ranch in Texas with cheap terms.
Office in Taliaferro building opposite the Court House. QF Phone 37. The only set of Abstract Books of Brazos County Land Titles are in this office. Five room house and two lots on the East side of town two blocks from Main Street in good neighborhood. Improvements in good repair. Price for a few days only 1100. Terms reasonable.
William Jennings Bryan will dine with newspaper men at the Waldorf Astoria on September 1. Bryan will land at 4 pm at the Battery and be greeted by Acting Mayor McGowan and a police escort before riding to the Victoria hotel. Then he will go to Madison Square Garden for a 7:45 pm address followed by an overflow meeting inside Madison Square Garden.
Cincinnati Aug. 24 An invitation to Hon W J Bryan to debate in Cincinnati on Sept 9 the question of Socialism with a Socialist party representative was mailed to Mr Bryan in New York by Nicholas Klein state secretary of the party The invitation follows Mr Bryans remarks abroad on Socialism issued by the Socialistic Party of Cincinnati.
Havana reports the death of insurgent General Quen tin Bandera in a clash with rural guards. Government forces rush reinforcements to Santa Clara and Pinar del Rio, with 150 more men dispatched to defend Pinar del Rio. Querra’s capture of San Juan de Martinez eases surprise but Guerrero’s numbers loom large. The war effort aims to draw Guerra into open battle.
Colonel Thomas M. Campbell announces he will speak in Houston on September 3 for a large Labor day celebration. He had declined earlier due to another engagement but has been released and will attend, drawing many invitations from Texas labor leaders and citizens in Palestine planning to join him.
Austin reports indicate negro troops bound for Fort Reno did not depart Friday as twelve troopers were arrested on beach warrants by Captain McDonald and Brownsville officials. Remaining troopers will be held as witnesses to avoid hindering trials. General Hulen cites this as the reason for the hold, though he says no official word has been received.
Fort Worth dispatch reports four men from Runnels county killed during a prospecting trip in Glasscock county when struck by lightning. The victims named are S. J. Peterson W. A. Ashley Charlie Stamps and Mr Rich. J B Andrews suffered a severe shock and B A Tollion of Garden City escaped unharmed.
Nogales Arizona August 24 The firm of C Ramiez a leading Sonora Mexico customs broker was shut by Mexican authorities on charges of making false entries for seventy four carloads of U S wheat shipped into Mexico Senor Ramez and three clerks are jailed in Nogales Sonora Bail denied in all amounts
Chicago August 24. Sixty policemen could not hold back a frenzied mob of men and women trying to recover the first money from the ruined Milwaukee Avenue State Bank. Receiver Fetzer arranged to pay 20 percent.
Dallas Aug 24 Hon E H R Green visiting his mother Mrs Hettie Green at her Vermont summer home has signified acceptance of the gubernatorial nomination tendered by the Republican convention held at Houston.
Beaumont reports attorney C A Lord seeks a new trial for Rossi Taylor convicted of murder. He argues juror John Roland slept thirty five minutes during crucial testimony, claiming the eleven jurors violated the right to a twelve member jury and Roland had no first hand knowledge of the evidence.
In Brownsville Texas on August 24 twelve Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry and one discharged soldier were arrested on bench warrants issued by District Judge Welch and housed in Fort Brown guardhouse after two days of inquiry by the district attorney and Captain McDonald. Major Penrose says he could not locate the guilty soldiers and locals protest Washington reports describing a battle with citizens though no shooting by citizens occurred.
In Hereford Texas on August 24 a carriage carrying R L Basham his wife and Miss Lee and Mr Russell from Denton county was frightened by a rear approaching automobile. Basham and his wife were killed while Miss Lee and Mr Russell jumped to safety with no serious injuries.
Dallas reports the arrest of a man known as Big Boy and a woman called Little Bit on highway robbery warrants. Clarence Thomas, a 280 pound, 6 foot 5 inch iron molder, and Mirandy Bell, 92 pounds, were wanted in Pine Bluff Arkansas.
In New York on August 24 the Tribune reports Cuban American and American business interests seek President Roosevelt’s influence to halt the ongoing conflict in Cuba before their interests are harmed. The backers say a single word from the president could end the uprising.
An Austin musician was court martialed for indecent language to an officer and dishonorably discharged from the Louisiana National Guard. He was stripped of his uniform as the bugle corps played The Rogue's March while he left.
In Anadarko Oklahoma on August 24 15 year old Anna Driesbach shot Newton Milikin then killed herself. She was a key witness against her father in a criminal case.
Oklahoma City Aug 24 Cash M Cade of Shawnee national Republican committee member forwards resignation as Guthrie land office register. Appointment stalled in senate for months amid investigation of charges.
Kansas City August 24 Charles J Bonaparte secretary of the navy has been invited to attend the sessions of the Transmississippi Commercial congress to be held in this city on November 20.
A St. Thomas Ontario bulletin reports multiple fatalities and injuries after a Canadian Pacific train wreck last Friday near Detroit, with details awaiting contact from authorities.
Bonham Texas reports Porter Moore a prominent young married man faces rape charges in two separate cases. Hearings are scheduled for September 10 and 12.
In St. Louis on August 24 Republican voters renominated Congressman Harry M. Coudrey in a direct primary. The concise party action confirms his position to seek another term representing the Twelfth district.
Near Whittaker in this county a young lady discovered a negro in her bedroom. She screamed and the trespasser fled the scene.
Graham Realty company of Dallas with capital stock of 10 600 has been chartered. Texas wool sales from Boston report Texas wool selling from 24 to 27 cents in the period Aug 24.
Whittenberg, a baseball player, was seriously injured when struck on the head by a pitched ball in Austin on August 24. He remained unconscious Thursday night with doubtful recovery. Parents living at Pecan Gap, Delta County, were summoned by wire.
Paris Texas dates Aug 24 R L Foster sought on grand jury indictment for statutory criminal assault was captured at Malvern Arkansas Deputy Sheriff J Y Hoge left for him with governor Lanham requisition The alleged victim is a twelve year old girl living near Slate Shoals
Heavy rainfall drenched El Paso with 9.44 inches in two hours on Wednesday night causing widespread damage. Mexican homes collapsed and streets washed out as railroads sustained damage and service likely disrupted.
El Paso August 24 T S Austin district manager of the American Smelting and Refining Company in charge of the Mexican business and El Paso smelter died from diabetes.
Complete county returns from 145 counties show Hoke Smith with 804 votes and his rivals Russell 26 Howell 8 Estill 12 J M Smith 6 in the convention tally.
S. T. Gates and J. T. Dance died at the Confederate home in Austin. The report notes their passing and residence, reflecting the era's veterans’ care institution.
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