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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1907
Page
3
A cluttered local page lists northbound and southbound train times, sold-out concert details, and a flood of small ads. Readers learn about Mary Carson Kidd’s concert, livestock and property for sale, insurance pitches, civic visits, and upcoming railway specials trailing through Bryan and surrounding towns.
The TriMity council in a rolicitar session granted Bryan Press Company authority to construct a cotton platform on the north forty feet of Lamar Street, with the company to plank and maintain the south forty feet for five years. Attorneys Henderson and Lockett were authorized to collect past due city amounts. The street drainage plan on Bryan Street was referred to the street committee. The fire department reported and recommended hose purchase, engine work, and cistern maintenance. The council ordered hose bought and instructed reviewing costs for further recommendations. The mayor urged street and property cleanups and action against hog owners violating ordinances.
The community of Bryan and College Station hosts a rare concert with renowned soprano Miss Kidd. A special train departs the I and G N Depot at 7:30 p m to carry attendees. The program features arias from Carmen Manon La Sonnambula and Louise among others and notes on Miss Kidd’s versatile artistry. The Navasota Examiner reports W F Hoppess joins Trinity and Brazos Valley at Hillsboro as a promoted railroad agent and cashier formerly at Navacoga.
Austin February 8 The senate approved a house measure laying a 5000 dollar tax on all express and other carriers delivering intoxicating liquor The law targets confiscation and distribution of liquor found in carrier possession The act takes effect immediately upon governor approval Also noted were measures on interurban bills and a Confederate veterans home appropriation of 150000 dollars and a wife desertion misdemeanor proposal with Galveston causeway favorable report
Austin reports the house revenue and taxation committee favored Kennedy and Nebletts bill to establish a state ad valorem tax board. The board would comprise the governor secretary of state and comptroller to estimate yearly state expenses and set the tax rate.
The San Antonio Express, once opposed to Senator Bailey, now endorses him. Ex-Governor Francis and Congressman Henry are due in Austin to testify before Bailey investigating committees on Saturday afternoon.
San Antonio February 8. F A H Sanborne manager of Western Union in Browns ville testifies at Fort Sam Houston describing a man in army uniform entering Fort Brown on August 13 the night of the Browns ville shooting. Others recall shots and gunfire from soldiers and Negroes targeting the police lieutenant.
Davis Island about twenty five miles south of Vicksburg is four feet under water after the levee broke last week. Planters moved stock and tenants but some houses may wash away. Louisiana levee boards mobilize barges and crews along the shore and monitor levees continually. Towns fear inundation but expect no levee cuts as levels rise.
The House appropriations committee heard arguments on the Engle dam project as Texas and New Mexico landowners face the entire cost of seven million dollars. Congressman Burleson urged the government pay the full treaty obligation to Mexico, rather than the states bearing most of the expense.
Washington February 8 reports the postoffice department will add five permanent carriers in Dallas Texas to handle the rising postal business beginning February 11. The move increases the force to meet demand in Dallas.
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