Bryan Daily Eagle Selections Mix of Opinion and Oddities
In a 1908 clipping from the Bryan Daily Eagle a mix of political barb and local whimsy unfolds. References include Senator Culberson and Cortelyou, remarks on Bryan’s presidential ties, and satirical lines about Georgia and Oklahoma. Notes on Amarillo snow, Andean crowds watching the American fleet, and health statistics enforcement are interwoven with bluesy political humor.
Bryan couples quietly wed at First Presbyterian Church
Milton Bell Parker and Maggie McDougald were married at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. J. D. West officiating. The couple kept the plans private until shortly before the ceremony. guests offered congratulations as they left.
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Milton Bell Parker
Maggie McDougald
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J. D. West
State Guaranty of Deposits Advances in Oklahoma
Oklahoma implements a state guarantee for bank deposits effective immediately. Banks pay 1 percent of average daily deposits to the state banking board, with increases as funds deplete. When banks fail, the examiner pays depositors from guaranty funds, creating a first lien on assets. national banks may join with comptroller approval.
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Guthrie, Okla
Oklama
State Banking Board
For Sale Two Six Foot Show Cases Bargain
Two good six foot floor show cases for sale in near new condition offered by J. Coulter. Price bargain. Contact number 64.
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We. J. Coulter
Efforts to Secure Brazos Bridge at Mumford
Mr. J. R. Collier and others work to secure a bridge across the Brazos River near Mumford. The matter has been presented to the commissioners courts of Robertson and Burleson counties.
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J. R. Collier
Mumford
Brazos River
Commissioners Courts
Robertson
Burleson
former cashier Butt faces trial over bank wreck charges
Portsmouth Virginia February 17 The case of Alexander B Butt former cashier of the wrecked Peoples Bank of Portsmouth was called to trial today He is charged with receiving deposits while insolvent falsifying bank books swearing false statements to the state corporation commission embezzlement grand larceny of funds near two hundred thousand dollars and criminal mismanagement that led to the banks collapse and loss of deposits.
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Portsmouth
Alexander B. Butt
People’s’ Bank of
Butt
Cato Corporation Commission
Bryan speaks in Indiana a banquet at Claypool Hotel
In Indianapolis at the Claypool Hotel William J. Bryan gave his first speech in Indiana in months. Indiana Democrats show favorable view of his presidential hopes as the State convention to choose Denver delegates nears in about a month.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Claypool
William J. Bryan
Indiana
Bryan
Nebraska
Denver
Hunter & Chatham Extend Sensational Sale One More Week
The notice urges shoppers to economize and take advantage of the extended sale on their full stock of furnishing goods hats and shoes at Hunter and Chatham. It emphasizes compelling savings and urges immediate action to secure bargains before the sale ends.
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Hunter & Chatham
Texas Republic Eyes Civil Service Convention Move
The Texas Republic notes a latent energy in Texas politics and warns against a burst. references Col Lyon planning a federal office holder convention moving from El Paso to Amarillo this year and suggests Cincinnati as a potential venue.
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Maj
Mose Harris
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Cincinnati
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Fort Worth Col Dick Wynne Declares For Attorney General
Col Dick Wynne of Fort Worth announces his candidacy for attorney general challenging incumbent Davidson. He has run in prior elections against weaker opponents.
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Dick Wynne
Ft. Worth
Davidson
J. W. Batts Real Estate Agent
J W Batts operates an office in the Taliaferro Building opposite the Court House with the only set of Brazos County land title abstracts.
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Taliaferro Building
Court House
Brazos County
Six room brick house in good neighborhood with cistern
Six room brick dwelling in a good neighborhood described with shade trees, a brick cistern, and a favorable price of 75000 with small cash payment and easy terms.
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J. W. Batts
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