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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
1
Abundant cash is reported circulating through trade channels as buyers and sellers transact widely. Officials note robust liquidity and steady turnover across markets, with shoppers stocking coins and notes for daily commerce while businesses report strong cash flow.
Paul Morton of Equitable Life says panic money returns to markets with call loans under 2 percent and time loans at 3 to 4 percent. He notes gilt edge real estate loans at 4.5 to 5 percent, farmers' funds moving from safety boxes to New York investments, and renewed activity despite cautious speculation in a robust market.
About 200 to 300 delegates gather in New Orleans for the Interstate Waterways League fourth annual convention. The group aims to build an inland waterway from the Rio Grande to the Mississippi by dredging rivers inside Louisiana and Texas coasts from Brownsville to Donaldsonville. Government funding has begun work and new appropriations will be sought from Congress.
A blaze in Centralia Pennsylvania destroyed a three block area downtown including a building housing a moving picture show. The total loss is estimated at 100000 dollars. Sixty five families are homeless as a result of the fire. Local fire crews battled the flames for hours and prevented further spread. No injuries are reported. The fire began in the movie house building and quickly spread to adjacent structures. Municipal authorities field inquiries for aid and shelter.
Port au Prince reports rapid restoration of normal conditions as of December 4 following disruptions. Authorities indicate improvements in utilities and public security with continued efforts to normalize daily life for residents and visitors.
Pittsburg on December 4 saw the American Mining congress enter its third day with a robust program and speeches by notable figures. Secretary Garfield joined the largest gathering of state and district mine inspectors to discuss mine explosions and their causes.
In Finlay Ohio on December 4 Judge Duncan halted all indictments against Standard Oil after Prosecuting Attorney David requested the action. He said alleged illegal practices were eliminated and noted suits are now pursued by the U S Attorney General and state and federal authorities in Missouri and Ohio.
On December 4 in Muskogee Oklahoma Thomas Bailey shot Mrs. Quincey Smith at her Joplin Street home after a jealous quarrel and was taken into custody after meeting Sheriff Ramsey. Smith was seriously wounded.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on December 4 the case against Belle Millis a 16 year old clerk accused of stealing handkerchiefs concluded with a verdict awarding damages to Millis totaling 2500 dollars after a twenty minute jury deliberation The firm M Globe Co sought 2500 dollars for recovery of four 10 cent handkerchiefs and Millis had sued for 5000 dollars for malicious arrest
Three incendiary fires occurred in San Antonio on Friday. Traces of oil were found at the scenes as investigators probe the blazes.
Kingsville Texas December 4 1910 Hon W J Bryan bagged three fat turkey gobblers on a hunting trip near the city.
Texas news notes show strong business in peanuts from Bonham and Denton county profits from peanuts. Orange’s Captain Bettis dies, and Haskell jail inmate Tanglin kills himself. Houston gas stove death, Palestine Lindell manager Hazleton found dead, and Corpus Christi agents meet. Robberies reported at Texarkana and Mount Pleasant with each loss.
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