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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
Harder and Buckhaults advertise ready stock of alfalfa hay North Texas hay and White Wolf stock food. One sack of their stock food equals two sacks of bran in value and cost. Call 251 for orders.
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Restorative claiming to ease back pain and weakness. It urges readers to purchase a one month supply from local druggists and promises relief through a restorative formula.
Galveston December 26 Hon W J Bryan Governor Campbell Colonel Moody and others left on Colonel Moody’s yacht Nancy Ann for Lake Surprise to hunt ducks. Bryan says he seeks rest and does not wish to discuss politics or business during the trip. He planned a Texas speaking date in Bryan but could not meet it due to a late train.
Isaac Cohen aged sixty two, a Russian native and longtime Jefferson resident, was found dead in the Santa Fe yards. He had both feet severed and head crushed, evidence suggesting he was struck and dragged by a locomotive after leaving home to meet a daughter from Farmersville at the depot.
In Muskogee on December 26, reports say Henryetta lynching victim James Carden prompted rapid departures of local Black residents who were given forty eight hours to leave. A mob attacked the jail seeking Bill Smith, accused of inciting the crime, but Sheriff Robertson evacuated him to Okmulgee. Jim Johnson who provided Carden with a rifle was also sent to Okmulgee.
Conway Arkansas December 26 James B Hall who shot and killed Mrs Emma Harness and her son Frank on Christmas Eve was captured by Sheriff Brady after a long woods search. Hall says the pair attacked him and he fired after claiming they aimed revolvers. Mrs Harness died instantly and Frank Harness died from two bullets.
In Fort Worth a vandal beheaded forty fowls valued at about 200 dollars, some prize winners from the poultry and pet stock show, as Joseph Girard's property. Earlier items note a sleeping intruder in Mrs Purcell’s residence in Yaco who fought and was subdued, claiming it was by mistake, and a Berlin reception hosted by Ambassador Tower with a large Christmas party for about 100 guests who received presents.
In Havana on Christmas Day, the University of Louisiana defeated the University of Havana by 56 to 0. The game featured a one-sided scoring burst as fans celebrated a dominant performance by Louisiana.
San Antonio on December 26 reports Leo Schonstein and Earl Young, both local youths, were hunting when Young accidentally shot and killed Schonstein. Investigating officials described it as a tragic accident.
Millie Simpson was shot to death in Houston. Henderson Williams was jailed in connection with the fatal shooting.
Dallas reporting from Austin notes a circulating tale that Bailey forces try to force Judge Brooks to resign from the Court of Criminal Appeals to enter the attorney general race. Bailey supporters seek a gubernatorial path as Davidson is eyed, triggered by Love’s announced noncandidacy. The Texas State Railway gains common carrier status. Robertson act waiver hearing on January 20 set for National Life Insurance Co.
Dan Bradley sixteen year old son of a Pratt City widow died after dynamite in his coat pocket exploded on a porch at Mike Dugan's Christmas party. The blast wrecked the house injuring several guests and scattering them into the parlor.
Sam Lapresto longtime Dallas resident and shoemaker died after accidentally discharging a shotgun while preparing to go hunting. The weapon fired striking him in the body. He had run a shop on Commerce Street near the Wilson building after moving from Corsicana.
The Interstate Commerce Commission informed Representative Sheppard that the $2 per ton iron rate from Jefferson Texas to Birmingham will take effect on one day’s notice with the usual thirty days waived. Officials expect this to open a permanent market for Northeast Texas iron and tie to the Cypress river deep water plan.
William Bell known as Texas, a famed animal trainer who tamed Rajah the elephant, died of heart disease in Kansas City at age 55. In Dallas, Judge Nelms overruled a new trial motion in the W. O. Brown case, with appeal to the criminal appeals court noted. Brown Buggy Company head convicted for killing A A Johnston at the St George hotel, sentence thirty years.
The Texas State Teachers Association meets in Houston with large attendance. President Marrs of Terrell and Dr. D. F. Houston of the University of Texas are present. A committee proposes amending the constitution to make the Principals' association part of the state body.
Houston bankers say at interviews they favor passage of a state deposit insurance law as recommended by Hon. W. J. Bryan for the next legislative session. Texas Savings bank cashier Johnson supports a special session to push the measure.
Two prisoners broke out of Wood county jail in Quitman Texas according to reports dated December 26. The incident details remain under investigation as authorities search for the escapees.
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