Otto Boehme tragedy at Bryan bakery details death by shotgun
Otto Boehme committed suicide with a shotgun yesterday morning in his bakery room near the rear salesroom. The scene showed he sat on a cot and fired into his left breast with the gun pressed close. the shot caused instant death. Neighbors, including Phillip Prinzel and Gus Hedtke, learned of the incident when Mrs Boehme found the locked doors and the body discovered by Prinzel. Boehme, German-born and a Bryan resident fifteen years, leaves a wife and five children after a period of illness and suspected mental distress.
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Otto Boehme
W. Gillie Mitchell
Phillip Prinzel
Boehme
Germany
Bryan
Trious German-American Bryan resident passes away
Obituary notes the death of a respected German American resident of Bryan, a cabinet maker by trade who later ran a hotel and bakery. He was 46, burned out two years earlier, and a member of A. O. U. W., Sons of Hermann and Woodmen of the World. Funeral from his residence at 3 30 this afternoon. Also mentions regional road woes and Judge Parker showing signs of a Democratic nomination win.
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Trious
Bryan
Boehme
Hermann
Woodmen
Marlin Considers Judge Hatcher's Oil Mill Proposition
Marlin weighs the proposal identical to the one offered by Judge Hatcher for an oil mill, comparing it with Bryan's version to determine feasibility and terms.
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Marlin
Judge Hatcher
Bryan
Jurors Dismissed Over Unpaid Poll Tax in Greenville
District judge in Greenville dismissed jurors for nonpayment of poll tax, rendering them unqualified voters under the law. The action underscores eligibility rules for jury service and the voter qualification standard tied to poll tax compliance.
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Greenville
Texas Agriculture Department Proposal Costs 60000 Annually
The bills introduced by Representatives Stewart and Brelsford would create a Texas department of agriculture with an estimated annual cost of about 60 000 dollars.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
Stewart and
Brelsford
Public road grading could yield big profits next winter
The passage argues that properly graded public roads in the coming summer would save horse flesh time and patience and boost earnings from extra business, repaying the cost and yielding a large profit on the investment.
Governor Lanham proposes anti-trust bills in Texas
Governor Lanham has submitted anti-trust measures to the legislature with a message outlining his views. Two bills aimed at preventing monopoly of trade by trusts have already been introduced for consideration.
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Lanham
Texas
Brazos County Teachers Institute Sets February Meeting
The Brazos County Teachers Institute will meet at the Bryan courthouse on February 14, 1908 at 10 30 a m. The program includes prayers, aphorisms on pedagogy, Rousseau Emile, a debate on free text books for public schools, discussion of Spencer Education, and institute business. Attendees are asked to bring Spencer's Education.
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Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Bryan
Rousseau
Emile
Elizabeth West
J. H. Allen
J. M. Oneal
T. S. Minter
B. F. Keith
Spencer
J. N. Goodwin
W. M
Miss Carnes
Miss Burtis
J. B. Dunn
Mies
T. A. Simons
Franklin
Texas
Four White Feet A Bad Omen For Horses In War Tales
The article notes that in France and parts of Europe a horse with four white feet is seen as an ominous sign for a rider, especially a soldier. It cites General Lasalle who avoided such horses and recounts his death after foretold omens including a broken mirror and shattered portrait. The piece contrasts superstition with Oriental pedigrees where four white feet are honored.
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France
General Lasalle
Wagram
Had a Lively Fight in Indiana Post Office Raid
Louisville reporter S C Kiles recounts five days guarding post offices at Huntingburg and Jasper Indiana with a four robber posse clash in Huntington. Kiles claims two robbers were wounded and all pursuers remained unharmed.
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Louisville
S. C. Kile
Huntingburg
Ind
Jasper
Kiles
Ears as Signs of Character and Mind
A stylistic piece argues that ear size and shape reveal traits such as coarseness, pugnacity, hypocrisy, tendency, or generosity. It notes varied ear forms among history’s leaders and asserts every person’s ears are unique with individual character implications.
Military Salutes The Origins Of Hand To Brow And Sword Honors
The article traces the origin of the raised right hand salute to medieval tournaments where knights shaded their eyes for the queen’s beauty. It explains the sword salute’s dual meaning, the kiss of the cross hilt symbolizing faith and fealty, and lowering the point signifying submission or friendship.
Watch Gift Sparks Moral Dilemma for Dr Parker
The account recalls Dr Parker advising a young man to accept a gold watch from a secular employer, saying take it, my lad, take it. He notes that if the employer had been a Christian perhaps the offer would not have been made to tempt him.
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Dr. Parker
Central America Upends Regional Alignments In War Talk
Washington February 6. Diplomats from Honduras Nicaragua and El Salvador gathered at the state department in a charged session airing political tensions that have drawn them against Guatemala with Costa Rica potentially joining. Secretary Hay seeks to avert broader hostilities while stressing U S noninterference, offering only friendly advice.
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Washington
State Department
Central America
Honduras
Nicaragua
Salvador
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Hay
Central American
United States
GOES TO ROOSEVELT PREFERENCE PLAN SENT TO PRESIDENT
Allies order submission of preferential payment scheme to President Roosevelt after Venezuela balks at the 20 percent for Britain Germany and Italy plan and 10 percent for others. Baron Sternberg conferred with Minister Bowen after a White House reception. No statements were issued.
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Washington
Bowen
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Roosevelt
Hague
Mr. Bowen
Baron Sternberg
White House
Agreement Sets Federal Judges Salaries at New Rates
Congressional conferees reached a general agreement on a bill to raise federal judge salaries. The chief justice would earn 13000 dollars per year, associate justices 12500, circuit judges 7000, and district judges 6000, with the measure to become law.
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Washington
Houses
Congress
United States
House
Supreme Court of the
Addicks Withdraws From Delaware Senate Race
Dover February 6. Sudden withdrawal by J Edward Addicks from the U S senate candidacy triggers a sensational political moment in Delaware. The move comes amid a split in the Union Republican party and follows a Senate rejection of William Byrne. Leaders consider Hunt Layton or Allee as possible successors.
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Dover
Del
J. Edward Addicks
United States
United States Senate
William Byrne
Addicks
Hunt
Layton
Allee
Wilmington
State House
Marshall
Mr. Addicks
Hunn
Delaware
National Brewery Workers choose J Cobbauer as chairman
Made Chairman J Cobbauer of St. Louis was elected at the national convention of the United Brewery Workers held in Cincinnati on February 6.
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Cincinnati
National
The
United Brewery Workers
J. Cobbauer
St. Louis
Statehood Debate Turns On Polygamy Question
Washington February 6 The Senate discussion on the statehood bill centered on polygamy as several lawmakers who had not spoken before joined in. Senators McComas and Gal linger urged strong amendments while Mr Hale called the Mormon church a dominant political force influencing followers in New Mexico Arizona and Idaho with potential to shape policy.
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Sente
Washington
Senate
McComas
Gallinger
Mormon Church
Hale
Dubois
Idaho
New Mexico
Arizona
Trust Question debated as anti-trust bill advances
Washington February six. The anti trust bill debate opened in the house with little animation. Democrats attacked the rule blocking a record vote on a substitute while Republicans defended the procedure. The judiciary committee bill to expedite prosecutions passed the house and senate without debate with Powers of Massachusetts and Clayton of Alabama presenting opposing views.
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Washington
House
Senate
Powers
Massachusetts
Rep
Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Dem
Hobson insists on resignation from naval service
Captain Richmond P. Hobson sent a telegram to Moody confirming his acceptance of the secretary’s resignation. He thanked the department for its indulgence and said the decision to resign is final.
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Washington
Richmond P. Hobson
Naval Service
Moody
Department
Secretary Moody Reconsiders Resignation Offer
Secretary Moody will formally record the Navy’s high appreciation of Commander Hobson’s worth after Hobson declined to reconsider resigning to accept the same. The decision follows his declination and reaffirms respect for his service.
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Washington
Moody
Hobson
Navy
Nomination of Dr. W B Cramp Discussed by Senate Committee
In Washington on February 6 the senate commerce committee again discussed Dr. W B Cramp colored for collector of the port of Charleston D C but postponed action. Members favored opposing confirmation if a vote were held due to differing opinions.
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Washington
W. B. Cram
Charleston
D. C
Senate Committee On Commerce
Crump
Government blocks Amapala amid Honduran claim row
A state department cablegram from Tegucigalpa dated Feb 5 reports government decrees Amapala blockaded. The island stronghold of Bonilla who asserts the presidency is raising forces to back his claim.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Moe
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Amapala
Bonilla
More Talk of Compromise on Statehood Bill in Washington
Washington reports another day of talks over the statehood bill with Republican senators pushing for a breakthrough. Several conferences occurred but no definite agreement emerged on Thursday February 26.
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Washington
Oklahoma lands proposed for settlement in Kiowa Comanche Apache reservations
The house committee on Indian affairs authorized a favorable report on Representative Stephens Texas bill to open 505000 acres of Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in the Oklahoma Territory to settlement.
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Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Stephens
Texas
Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma House Defeats Governor's Cattle Quarantine Measure
Guthrie February 6 The Oklahoma House killed the governor's cattle quarantine bill extending the outer boundaries of Oklahoma as the quarantine line. The measure failed 15 to 11 with two Republicans and nine Democrats voting yes and nine Republicans and six Democrats voting no.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma House
Matthews
Payne County
Oklahoma
Assault in Dallas Ties Labor Dispute to Attack
Serious assault in Dallas on February 6 leaves D. F. Mitchem a sixty year old carpenter with possible brain concussion. Another worker, Charles Moos, also badly beaten. Mitchem and Moos are connected to L. R. Wright and a Builders Exchange dispute with the Building Trades Council. Organized labor leaders disavow responsibility.
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Dallas
D. F. Mitchem
L. R. Wright
Builders’ Exchange
Counci
Charles Moos
Boer Colony Sought in East Texas
Boer prospectors announce plans to establish a colony in East Texas once 200000 acres are acquired. The statement comes from New Orleans on February 6 and outlines the land target and location aim.
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East Texas
New Orleans
Bryan Eagle Announces City Secretary and Marshal Candidates
The Eagle announces A L Dunnica and W R Johnston as candidates for City Secretary in Bryan at the April city election. It also names W J Roberts as candidate for City Marshal in the same election.
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Bryan
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