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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
8
The frigate pelican, or man of war bird, lives between the tropics and flies at great height to strike fish, especially flying fish. It has a large red throat pouch, larger in males, and it can find its way home by night from far offshore. The male measures about three feet with an eight foot wingspan.
A nostalgic Utica Observer note recalls switches a cold mix of vinegar molasses and ginger stored in a stone jug under a butternut tree in a hot field. Drafts of switches brought relief after long work, a memory of rustic summers and simple pleasures.
The Shipping Gazette reports a possibility that the Salvation Army could acquire several steamers to support its activities. The plan aims to promote their mission and assist Canadian immigration efforts, with Landor referenced in the discussion.
An advertisement argues kidneys and other organs fail due to controlling nerves not the organ itself. Dr Shoop's Restorative is marketed to reach these nerves and aid kidney and back pain, with tablets or liquid form urged for those with urinary distress or Bright's disease symptoms.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that a $2 per car terminal charge for delivering livestock at Chicago Union Stock Yards is unjust and discriminatory for shipments from outside Illinois. The commission fixed a new maximum of $1 per car and ordered implementation by February 1, 1908.
Guthrie December 11 The bill appropriating $100 000 for contingent expenses of legislature mileage and per diem of members passed the house by unanimous vote.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the Baskin-McGregor liquor law requirement that an applicant for a state liquor license reside in the county where they operate for two years. In Tony de Grazier vs. Comptroller Stephens the mandamus to issue a permit was refused. the decision may force de Grazier to cease operations as he ran a galoon in Texarkana. State aide Walthall argued the case.
Muskogee December 11 William Landrum Askew a young printer was arrested on a warrant from Shreveport charging him with complicity in the murder of George Hanson a young business man connected with the Daily Caucasian there.
A Madison Square Garden six day bicycle race report notes five of six teen teams withdraw before daybreak. Other items include Jonathan Larue, linked to John D. Rockefeller, dying in Phillipsburg at 82, and a series of accidental deaths and odd finds across the U S. A Texan man, Henry Wick, 19, shot himself near Lavaca county.
The Senate considered Senator Culberson s treasury information bill and referred it to the finance committee. Senator Clay pressed for deposit data and opposed bond issues funding, while Senator Tillman sought time to assemble further material. A finance committee meeting was set for Thursday to decide next steps.
Representative Culberson introduces a Senate bill to ban monetary contributions to campaigns and require campaign chairmen managers and treasurers to file written itemized disclosures with the Senate clerk. The measure would amend the 1907 law prohibiting money contributions and push for stronger reporting to prevent evasion.
Muskogee December 11 Chief of Police John A Suggs and Night Policeman Lewis Woods of Fort Gibson six miles north of the city are under arrest charged with robbing the Fort Gibson post office on November 22, obtaining 400 dollars in cash. Mayor Rand Lee made the arrest and the prisoners were bound over to the grand jury in bonds of 1000 dollars each.
Kings Mountain North Carolina resident L C Tate arrived in Dallas and reported being robbed of 380 dollars by a white stranger after a meeting about investments. Tate woke near a tar pool by gas works with ruined clothes and empty pockets as a railroad night watchman heard his moans.
Washington. After a cabinet meeting, a letter from President Roosevelt dated November 19 was released at the White House. The letter directs officials to inform colleagues not to participate in any third term movement and warns that advocating renomination will be treated as a serious violation of official propriety.
In Pickensville Alabama on December 11 a mob attacked Constable Wigelow toppling a prisoner and firing on him, killing the prisoner. A white posse arrested about fifty black men as armed searches pressed through the woods amid scattered shootings and heightened tension.
Rev Dr Spates, a black preacher and president of the Charitable Institution and Burial association, was jailed in Nacogdoches Texas on charges of embezzling more than 150 dollars. William Sanders, principal of the local colored school, filed the complaint.
Federal officers on the border with Mexican secret service agents uncover a plot flooding Mexico with fake five dollar gold pieces. The ruse defrauded Mexican workers of thousands in wages.
Complete returns show Hubbard Republican with 87 720 votes, Fitzgerald Democrat 35 738, Coulthrust Independence League 15 657, Hubbard leading by 1 987. Saloon licensing carried by reduced majority in the city.
Charlie Nates, a Black man in Rice Texas, died of a shotgun wound after one barrel fired while he cleaned the weapon. The accidental discharge struck his left side and caused his death several hours later.
Will J. Faulkner a Texas and Pacific railway mail clerk resident of Marshall died here today from an apoplectic stroke.
Santa Fe switchman R. O. McClure fell from a car in Temple Texas and was run over. The entire left arm was crushed.
Bodies removed from mines 6 and 8 in Monogah West Virginia reached 141 by Tuesday night as rescue teams continued operations after the disaster.
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