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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
6
New York December 12 James R Jewe t reportedly signed a contract with Jockey Joe Notter guaranteeing $10 000 for the next season plus 25 for every winning mount 10 for each second place finish and 5 percent of the winnings on all horses he rides for Mr Jene.
On the Chisholm farm four miles south of Sherman Texas the body of a Negro baby was discovered with head and both arms severed. An arm was later recovered from a well. Two men were arrested as the shocking crime sparks outrage in Grayson County.
A Hopkinsville dispatch reports rumors of night riders mobilizing to return and burn trust factories after a sheriff's posse killed a member. Two hundred citizens swore to guard the town as Governor Willson sent troops from Farlington early Thursday. no attack occurred and tensions eased.
Judge Boone in Trinity county weighs Davis suit seeking a receiver over Trinity Lumber Company The plaintiff accuses contract violations and says the firm exceeded corporate rights by building a 23 mile railroad for internal use The company owns 70000 acres of timber land and reports assets of 2 million dollars beyond liabilities
Granny Bender Williams, described as a negress, died in Chappell Hill Texas at age 125. She came from South Carolina sixty years ago with Judge Felider’s family. She is survived by two sons aged ninety three and sixty two.
In Goldfield Nevada on December 12 fifty six men labored at the Mohawk Combination mine both on the surface and underground. Over one hundred men signed the owners group pledge but only that many were present at 7 pm Thursday. Authorities report no disturbances and no other mines attempting to reopen.
R P Easton aged 48 cashier of the State Bank of Herschel committed suicide by shooting himself at the bank. The bank shows good condition with 25 000 capital and 150 000 deposits. In Plymouth storms delayed the Adriatic’s arrival by sixteen hours on its New York to Cherbourg and Southampton run.
Monongah West Virginia reports 285 bodies recovered from mines 6 and 8 by Thursday noon with 25 more in the shaft awaiting removal. An inquest is set to begin Monday as rescue work continues.
In Honolulu on December 12 a registered pouch of United States mail sent aboard the steamer Kinan on her last voyage to Hilo was opened and $3,000 taken.
In Suva Fiji a public auction sold Fanning and Washington islands of the South Pacific group to Father Brougier for 125000 dollars.
Congressman Stephens of Texas visits Atlantic City to recuperate as his health shows impairment during the visit on December 12.
Buckholts Texas on December 12 reports a fire destroying a block of frame buildings in the town. The blaze occurred Thursday morning, with authorities assessing damage and investigating the cause.
Charles Henry Durland of near Caldwell recounts a midnight ride interrupted by a spirit he says was his deceased wife. She allegedly warned him not to return home until morning as an attack lay inside. A booby trapped room and a pistol on the bureau were found after he reached daylight.
District Judge Wilcox ordered R. J. Eckhardt state receiver for the Waters Pierce Oil Co to take charge of the property. Assistant Atty Gen Lightfoot and T. W. Gregory left Austin with court orders as a federal mandate from New Orleans was received confirming the state victory. The party bought Houston Texas Central tickets for Beaumont where Judge Bryant is presiding.
Oscar Crosby was shot to death on the gallery of his home southeast of Marlin while in his night clothes. Ella Crosby and Dane Anderson, both of the same race, were arrested and are held in jail. The shooting appears to have been instantaneous.
A fire at the Farmers' Union warehouse in Taylor Texas destroyed 2400 bales of cotton. The building valued at $6.00 and insured. cotton valued at $144,000 covered by blanket insurance.
The State bank has reopened in Admire Kansas after temporary closure. Local officials note stability of deposits and resumed services at the bank’s main office and branches.
Tom Green county results show a 294 vote margin. Abilene’s A. Quizzard dies. Oklahoma legislature to hear Hon. W. J. Bryan Dec. 31. Ferguson Lumber in Hamlin suffers 12000 fire with 8000 insured. San Francisco’s T Otway Saldier dies by shotgun. Western Union declares 114 percent dividend. Dallas youth Walter Dyer survives double heart stab wounds. Texas Midland bridge between Commerce and Klondike destroyed by fire. Mine disaster fears rise in Monaugh and nearby towns. Muskogee man head injury from corn knife. Big Boy Taylor arrest. New York man Jacob Victor serially injures after quarrel. Denison home fire rescue of Mrs. Mickels and five children. Ennis home burns. J. L. Richmond’s son-in-law J. D. Rogers barely rescued.
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