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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
2
In a Bryan Texas column the author jokes about sidewalks and weather, mocks Oyster weather, and notes political jibes in Congress. He warns about a potential charge of false swearing against H. Clay Pierce, and comments on dry Georgia, Jamaica ginger, and the battleship Texas. The piece mixes humor and social critique with Provocative asides about public life.
New York Governor Hughes voices support for improving horse racing breeds while stressing the priority of elevating human character. He argues reforms should focus on both sporting integrity and the betterment of society.
A mixed editorial batch discusses Roosevelt and Culberson humor, Cortelyou and the Panama bond case, Bryan’s grip on the Democratic party, and West Texas farm pressures. It warns Brazo s county farmers against overplanting cotton and urges diversification as the wiser path.
The Supreme Court holds labor organizations liable for damages from boycotts against manufacturers in interstate commerce and allows attachment of the union’s funds. Mrs Natalie Taylor Carlisle of Chapel Hill Washington County feeds a family of seven and a cook on one sweet potato for five days. Central Texans doubt her Ananias Club claim while others side with her at 100 cents on the dollar.
Texas Experiment Station releases Bulletin 100 detailing soil analyses from Houston Anderson Lamar Travis Bexar and Hays counties with practical treatment suggestions to boost productivity. Dr G S Frapp State chemist oversaw the analyses and copies available from College Station. The piece also notes violent Klan activity and calls for law and order actions in Tennessee and Kentucky amid night rider terror.
The agricultural department will distribute over a thousand bushels of early maturing cotton seed to troubled sections. Seed sent under congressional franks will be packaged to start farmers on a near immune cotton variety. The measure shows continued effort against the weevil and rising farmer awareness of crop rotation and diversification as safeguards.
The article notes that scientific farmers, once viewed as visionary theorists by the practical tillers of the soil, are now recognized as allies by practical colleagues and friends in the drive toward greater wealth, representing a shift in agricultural leadership and collaboration.
A Georgia man died after laughing hard at a joke, a vivid note echoed by the Houston Chronicle. The piece recalls Anacreon the Greek poet who laughed to death over a donkey eating raisins, a tale used to illustrate extreme amusement.
Public stenographer office operated by W. B. Hudson in Bryan Texas with phone 292 listed among local business services.
Jackson visitors gather for the annual convention of the Mississippi society of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution. Mrs Jones of Holly Springs presided as the formal opening occurred in the Senate chamber. Tomorrow focuses on convention business with a closing reception planned in the evening.
The silver tongued speaker presents a lecture at the Christian church Thursday evening next February 6 under the Young Ladies Circle. Admission is normally $1.00 but will be half price for the young ladies at 50 cents and students at 25 cents.
A Yoakum man asked if a company could be organized to pay benefits to members upon marriage. Austin says the idea lacks justification and would have no authority. The commissioner notes a Yoakum young man would not be a loser by marrying, regardless of money benefits.
Two hundred masked night riders torched Bennett's tobacco warehouse and distillery in Discurburge Salem County near Discurburg, destroying both by fire. Estimated loss runs about 40,000 dollars. Riders reportedly came from Kuttawa and Eddyville in Lyon County.
James Hartwick, an elderly Missouri Township resident, murdered his wife with a butcher knife during an insanity episode in London Ontario. He left half clothed and confessed to a neighbor, leading to the discovery of the body and his arrest.
Reports from Lisbon say ex-Premier Franco, believed exiled in Spain, may be aboard a British cruiser anchored off Casenea fifteen miles west of Lisbon. The move is seen as a possible route to reach Gibraltar or England.
Secretary Pad dock of the Fort Worth board of trade issued formal invitations to the state Democratic executive committee to hold the next convention in this city.
Marshall Texas and Pacific railway reports it has received four additional locomotives, expanding its fleet.
Raleigh journalist reports the Seaboard Air Line official H B Bingham was found dead five miles from Raleigh North Carolina on February 4. Police and coroner investigations are expected to determine the cause and circumstances.
Hear Admiral Evans cabled the navy department that the American fleet was received with hearty hospitality by Chilean authorities at Punta Arenas and by the people. A special Chilean commission led by Rear Admiral Simpson is aboard the Chacabuco to extend welcome to Chilean ports. The Chilean government provided coal at Punta Arenas.
Arenas at the disposal of the battle ships have not yet needed use. Daily entertainments are held for fleet officers and men. Acting on invitation from the American ambassador to Chile and Chilean authorities the American battleship will pass near Valparaiso so the public may view the ships.
Roland Beard Compton Lemman of Hygia Ice and Joseph Miller manager of Toledo Ice and Coal were sentenced by Judge Kinkaid to six months in the county jail and costs. The trio, convicted last July and initially fined 2500 dollars, had their appeal result in a higher court ruling sending them to jail but not to the workhouse.
Chicago police chief Shippy warns that anarchists and enemies of law and order are more dangerous than ever as he notes a meeting where King Carlos and President McKinley plots were approved. He criticizes Municipal Judge Torrison for releasing two arrestees who posted red placards advertising the anarchist gathering.
Francesco Reichico and Cammino Volardo received twelve years each in Kings County court for attempting to kidnap Mrs. Amegela Arena at the behest of a former suitor in California. Police overheard threats as the pair, heavily armed, resisted arrest.
Mrs. Mary I. Bherrer of Brocton New York died at age 102. She read without glasses and recalled vivid memories of Andrew Jackson and the era around 1819.
An advertisement argues kidneys fail not from the organ itself but nerves and urges using Dr Shoop’s remedies for nerve control. It claims effectiveness for backache Brights disease and other kidney distress and invites readers to try the advertised tonics and liquids.
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