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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
4
Congressman Cockran speaks in the House in favor of railroad rate reform and public ownership as a check on corruption. He argues rates are not all evil and denounces rail management as corrupt, noting applause as he condemns influence and favoritism.
A early morning blaze destroyed J. L. Green's barn near East Front Street bridge killing eight horses and a span of mules along with much feed. The fire is blamed on matches left by boys playing in the barn.
Notice from the railroad commission in Austin on February 20 will hear the Alvin Fruit and Truck Association petition for estimated crate weights of 12x12 inch crates at 40 pounds and 16x14 inch crates at 40 pounds. Petitioners say current actual weights burden truck growers.
News from Austin reports Dr. W B Phillips formerly of the Texas mineral survey at the university has located a natural forge in Brewster County fourteen miles from a point and 1 800 feet deep. He plans an expedition to explore the canyon described as wonderful.
Fire in McGregor Texas on Tuesday night caused 2000 dollars damage to the First National Bank building and fixtures and to the Independent Telephone plant. The post office and public library in the bank building also suffered losses around 1000 and a few hundred dollars respectively, with some offices damaged.
Walter C. Jones, formerly mayor and twice chief of police of Galveston, has died. He held substantial land on the bay shore.
Denison report James Foster charged with killing B. P. Kinsey was held without bond to the grand jury.
Humble Texas on February 7 reports oil workers have declared the strike off and returned to work, ending a labor dispute without further incident.
Thomas W Lawson of Boston invites Governor Cummins to join a four member reform committee to control proxies from policyholders of New York Life and Mutual Life. The panel would attend the annual meetings to elect directors and seek legislation to require annual majority votes for directors. Members include Governor Johnson, Senator La Follette, Governor Broward, and ex Attorney General Monett.
An internal memo discusses danger from contaminants in food and the limits of labeling. Statements warn of harmful effects from canned goods and condensed milk, with mentions of canning practices and the absence of a date-stamping law.
Concern rises over the Algeciras conference outcome with possible failure on the police issue. Commentators urge that a failed accord would not trigger war for Germany, and France would not wage war over Morocco.
In Topeka Charles McGregor was found guilty of keeping a nuisance, marking the first conviction against keepers of illicit saloons in the Hoch era enforcement drive. State attorney Frank Foster urged the jury with references to Benedict Arnold and Judas Iscariot.
Samuel Gompers received a telegram from Mrs Michael Donnelly stating her husband has returned to Chicago after reportedly receiving bad treatment from enemies. The note notes concern in labor circles as the Amalgamated Meat Cutters union organizer and AFL leader’s spouse confirms his return.
The thirty eighth annual convention of the Woman Suffrage association began in Baltimore on Wednesday with one of the largest attendances. Nearly all prominent leaders were present as the executive committee and council of state presidents met beforehand, led by Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio.
The Venezuelan government requests United States to take charge of its consulates in France. Secretary Root will comply and issue instructions to the American ambassador in Paris.
The House Judiciary Committee in Washington set February 21 for hearings on Hepburn and Littlefield bills to ban interstate liquor shipments and prohibit local option towns and precincts. Thousands of liquor men intend to testify.
Houston saloonists vote to close Sundays from 1 to 5 p m as a compromise in the ongoing dry Sunday dispute led by Rev Dr Riley and other ministers.
On information telegrapher a party was arrested at the Denison depot with valuable jewelry including diamonds and watches. The suspect was taken to the county jail.
Brownsville Texas reports seven barrels of cauliflower were shipped north on Tuesday, marking a small regional shipment likely part of steady agricultural trade flows. The brief item notes a routine transport movement without additional figures or destinations.
Washington February 7 Mr Stanley of Kentucky attacked railroad rate regulation supporters calling the eastern lawmakers three wise men of the east and likened the public to crucifixion. He blamed private car contractors for graft and praised President Roosevelt as honest and persuasive in backing the measure.
Wilson Mizner testified from New York that he knows nothing of Mrs Mizner’s involvement in the Yerkes hospital provision. He said she will not talk about any differences with estate executors or the hospital question. He added he cannot predict her actions or sources of money.
An investigation reveals a large quantity of mail stolen from the Eufaula post office by a thief who rifled the mail boxes. Authorities link the suspect Paul Carey to prior robberies at Muskogee and South McAlester and suggest he also robbed Tulsa.
A southern caucus approved the amended Mallory National quarantine bill with six Texas reps voting no. Senator Mallory will reintroduce the measure in the Senate and Representative Williams in the House to press passage reflecting southern views on extending federal quarantine authority and interstate power.
In Orange Texas on February 7 Eddie Williams and cousin Ashworth Williams, both young boys, were playing with a target rifle when Eddie was shot in the head. He died twenty four hours later, with authorities noting the incident as a fatal accident.
Thirty six bodies of Valencia victims have been recovered in Victoria British Columbia including twelve brought in Monday nine men and three women.
Snow covered several Texas locales on Tuesday while slick roads delayed travel. In Oklahoma 80 000 cattle underwent inspection in 1905. Ardmore opens a naval recruiting office and Muskogee plans a Roman Catholic hospital. Guthrie police chief notes all saloons closed Sunday. The late King Christian IX of Denmark will be interred on the 18th. The Mexican consul's daughter in Chicago dies. investigation ongoing. A 43 member Hickory Commercial Club forms in Indian Territory. Wires and trees damaged from sleet reach Louisiana to Opelousas and into Mississippi. Clarksville Tennessee town marshal shot during arrest. Oklahoma funds eye a slot machine bill at railroad depots. Georgia agents urge clean sheets mandated for hotel guests. Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange previews a Pacific coast vacation due to eye strain. John Shelean brothers’ barn fire in Kaw reservation narrowly escaped.
Three booming towns Everman Leroy and Gehring on the Fort Worth division of the I G N rail line invite investment in North Texas blackland. Sale dates February 14 17 and 20 with terms 4 cash and 1 2 year balance at 8 percent interest. Auctioneer Captain J A H Hosack Cleburne Texas accompanied by Smith Land & Improvement Co. Popular excursion rates offered. inquire through I G N Railway agents or George D Hunter and D J Pricke in Palestine Texas.
A local retailer promotes an exceptional picture sale offering 100 mounted pictures in oak frames at 69 cents each with a $2 merchandise purchase. Customers receive a punch coupon and can accumulate cents toward the next purchase, with a window display at Wilson and Edge, 53.
The Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico border celebration honors George Washington's Birthday with five days of events from February 21 to 25. Highlights include Spanish bull fights, cattle roping, naval fireworks, Washington crossing the Delaware, military drills, pageants, trades display, flower carnival, and U S and Mexican bands. Excursion rates to Laredo and tickets to Monterey Mexico are offered with a ten day limit and stopovers in Laredo for the festival.
Oklahoma City reports Attorney General Hadley of Missouri will visit to secure depositions in the case to oust the Standard Oil company from Missouri. Former Waters-Pierce Oil employees will testify on the alleged Standard Oil Waters-Pierce merger.
Washington February 7 Senate confirmed appointments for district attorneys including C A Boyton for the Western district of Texas Marshall Eugene Nolte for the Western district of Texas William Hanson for the Southern district of Texas and G A Porter for the Southern district of Indian Territory confirming active U S government legal appointments.
In Pittsburg on February 7 United Mine Workers push for the resignation of President Dolan and Vice President Bellingham for violating voting instructions in Indianapolis to accept the old wage scale. Dolan says replacement would come by referendum vote.
Little Rock on February 7 reports Robert Siedel died from pistol wounds inflicted by two masked assailants last Saturday night. Ben B. Riley, a Black man, is jailed on murder charges and police have detained a second Black suspect.
Mexia Texas February 7 Near Fairfield Warnest Pitman a boy playing with companions was shot from ambush. He received small shot to the face and side but is not in danger.
Washington reports that on Tuesday in the house seventeen speeches were delivered, all favoring the railroad rate regulation bill, signaling broad support for tighter control.
Denton Texas February 7 a dance event near Argyle in this county ended with Amp Chambers shot in the leg authorities said no other injuries were reported and the motive and suspect remained under investigation at press time
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