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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
1
Howell and Newton solicit your grocery account for February with an exceptionally complete and well assorted stock of high grade goods. They handle several products exclusively and promise prompt efficient service. Telephones 23 and 150.
Fire gutted the Mud Young schoolhouse near Clyde Texas and left charred remains of a well dressed young man. A broken left third rib and a pistol bullet suspected in the lung were found. small lead mass, a knife, five 5 cent pieces and a key tag bearing P L were discovered among the debris.
Pittsburg reports a wave of assaults on young white girls in the Herron Hill district with 100 black residents arrested Tuesday night into Wednesday. Eighty nine are detained on charges of being suspicious persons as officers flood the area and vow to curb the crime. Indignation rises while some women arm themselves and men threaten lethal force against any molester of white women. Over a dozen girls were assaulted in the past month in Herron Hill.
Mammoth Springs Arkansas February 3 Miss Fannie Walker daughter of Bill Walker a Fulton County farmer residing near South Fork is burned to death Her clothing ignited from the fireplace and burned before she noticed She ran from the room where her mother tried to help but the mother could not save her and she collapsed miles from the house leaving only her shoes as charred remains
Rev. James Peden of the Baptist church in Coweta Oklahoma was horsewhipped by Mrs. L Chariton on Wednesday and is reported in serious condition. A warrant was issued for her arrest as she allegedly claims the preacher defamed her character.
James Smith, one of four men wounded in a courthouse shooting during a trial, died Wednesday after steel bullets harmed him. Excitement remains high as Vera Ware and her brother Frra are still in fall.
Alexander Smith journal clerk of the house of representatives collapsed and died of heart disease in the Michigan Capitol. The incident occurred in Lansing on a February day at the state legislative building.
A man and a woman were found dead in a Philadelphia hotel room lying on a bed with their clothes on. Authorities report the cause as asphyxiation.
San Francisco reports rising concern as two states move to restrict Japanese ownership of property amid orchard districts fears. Agricultural interests push bills through A M Drew and Grove Johnson while eastern press faces backlash over its coverage of California’s oriental race question.
San Francisco judge Van Fleet ruled over 194 insurance cases from the 1906 fire era. Courts decided against the insurers in 88 cases, with total judgments exceeding 500000 dollars. The decisions stem from insurers refusing full payment to San Francisco policy holders.
Nashville February 3 A bill from the Tennessee House imposes an annual five thousand dollar occupation tax on corporate and firm offices in the state that receive liquor shipments. The measure mirrors a Texas law and follows a state supreme court ruling upholding it.
Invitations sent for a Taft banquet at the Hotel Gruvewald on February 12 list Roosevelt Fairbanks and governors of sixteen southern states along with editors and railroad officials as part of elaborate plans for Taft’s welcome on February 11.
Two entries received for the Mardi Gras speed carnival in New Orleans. Mrs. Joan Cuneo of Richmond Hill New York and Miss Alice Porter of Elgin Illinois will compete in the first women’s automobile race in the city’s racing history set for February 20 21 and 22.
In Powersaville Missouri two stock trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line collided head on early Wednesday. Three trainmen were killed and a fourth was fatally injured as one train apparently ran away after the crew lost control.
In St Louis on February the amended petition by Mrs Lillian Handlan Lemp accuses her husband of knocking her down and inflicting severe bruising in a cruelty case seeking divorce and relief from abuse.
San Antonio on February 3 reports printer J W Ridgeway a Kentuckian was struck in the head by a rock and relieved of 166 dollars in cash and checks by two men.
Senator Alexander secured final passage of a bill regulating stock sales in bulk with amendments requiring notice to creditors ten days prior. The day includes other bills on railways education drainage irrigation and corporate permits as House and Senate leaders push rules reports and committee actions.
Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot and Special Counsel Allen argued for the state in ouster and penalty suits against the American Book Company of New Jersey before Judge Calhoun in the Fifty third district court. The state contends the New Jersey firm organized the New York entity and transferred all property, making the latter liable for debts of the parent. Attorney L. D. Baldwin of New York defended, arguing copyright protects a monopoly.
The Texas Supreme Court refused the petition for mandamus filed by Trinity Life and Annuity Society of Dallas against Commissioner of Insurance Love. The society sought to compel the commissioner to issue or renew its Texas license to operate for the current year.
Governor Patterson vetoes the Tennessee bill prohibiting manufacture of intoxicants arguing it deprives revenue harms citizens across borders and sets a dangerous precedent. He cites unfulfilled will of the people and damages to state dignity and justice. In York Pa a boy named Clarence Schmidt is critically injured by scissors.
New York report notes only a few gaps remain to finish the trolley railway linking New York and Chicago. Officials expect completion soon and pledge steady progress toward the intercity line.
Baltimore February 3 H I Goldman president of the Howard Furniture Company died suddenly in Elk s hall. He was a prominent local businessman and civic figure and his death shocks the industry. Funeral arrangements are being planned by family and company associates.
Baltimore on February 3 Cardinal Gibbons confirms a class of seventy two in St Alphonsus church. The ceremony marks a milestone for the parish and its new members.
Sour Lake Texas February 3 George Irwin age fifty was instant ly killed and Fred Hanks Charles Daffle and Gus Shelander seriously injured when the boiler of the Hardcastle Oil company exploded. Men planks and derricks went high into the air with the boiler hurled about 500 feet. Merwin leaves a family at Kyle.
Weatherford Texas February 3 W B Dutton a noted jeweler attempted suicide by placing cyanide potash in his mouth. He survived several hours under medical care and physicians say his life was saved with difficulty.
An ordinance asks Bryan voters to approve 75000 in bonds at March election for a City Water Light and Sewerage Plant and 18000 to refund existing bonds. Interest four percent semi annually. Mayor J T Maloney and Secretary J B Hines certify. Also notes a St Andrew's Guild Valentine party at Mrs F I Garth's residence on February 12.
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