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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
1
Austin lawmakers debated a resolution urging strict enforcement of house rules against lobbying. A proposed amendment would require lobbyists to whistle three times before approaching members, while other lawmakers advanced or rejected changes as sessions continued.
Winnipeg Manitoba February 19. A young Indian girl in the Lake Nipigou country killed her father to save his soul from perdition after he killed his friend over fox skins. The father had threatened to kill the two young sons if the daughter refused. The police held the murder justifiable.
Demonstration of concrete as a building material drives the second annual cement show in Chicago. More than 250 manufacturers with capital totaling 000,000 display seven days of exhibits. The event notes U S cement output rising from 150,000 barrels in 1896 to 49,000,000 in 1907 and features an Edison castings exhibit promising a residence poured in 24 hours.
The Knights of Pythias marked the forty fifth anniversary with exercises at the Pythian temple in Washington on Friday night. Henry P. Brown of Cleburne Texas supreme chancellor delivered the principal address defending the organization’s principles. many distinguished Pyrthians from various cities attended.
In New Orleans on February 19 the conference on child saving continued with papers on disease and crime prevention. Miss Edith Howe of New York spoke on infant mortality and prevention ideas while Hugo Krause of Louisville lectured on juvenile courts and probation practices.
Hartford West Virginia February 19 an explosion of a hoist hole at the salt works killed engineer William Smith and fireman William Barnett. Adam Weins Tobe McKnight and Charles Hill were seriously injured
A financial institution in Kilgore was burglarized in a theft incident. Police investigated and no injuries were reported.
Kilgore State Bank vault door filed, safe blown, cash totaling 3400 dollars missing. Cashier Oberthier reports 2850 in bills and 650 in silver taken. Detonation woke residents at 1 am as bloodhounds from the Rusk penitentiary were sent to trail the burglars. Kilgore, Texas, near Longview on the I and GN line.
Cincinnati February 19 reports Hon Wm H Taft receiving many callers, delivering a brief address before the Chamber of Commerce, and serving as guest of the Knockers' club at night.
Mrs. Belle Nix, shot February 8, died Friday morning in Corsicana Texas. Her husband is Dr Nix of Alvarado and her stepfather J P Lane is in jail on related charges.
Washington February report shows Texas allocations for post office land in Beaumont and public works across many cities including Cleburne Dallas Denison Gonzales Greenville Houston McKinney Palestine San Angelo San Marcos Sulphur Springs Temple Terrell Wichita Falls plus a San Marcos fish hatchery. Rivers and harbors funds cover Aransas Pass Brazos river Galveston harbor and other waterways with ongoing contracts and maintenance.
In Waco on Feb 19 officers recovered J W Irons revolver hidden in his house with three empty shells. Authorities say this weakens the theory of an unknown shooter. Irons and his wife remain in critical condition and the wife claims he shot her accidentally and then attempted suicide.
Albany Tex Feb 19 Tom Barnett charged with killing stock man Alexander Sears after a habeas hearing before District Judge Blanton is remanded to jail without bail. Fourteen witnesses testified and officers moved Barnett for safety. Taylor county grand jury will investigate in March.
A young African American man confessed to assaulting Mary Dobbs thirteen or fourteen years old near Glen Wilton Virginia then slitting her throat and stabbing her in the side causing death authorities hold the suspect.
In Houston suburbs on February 19 John Carnes fired at a robber who entered his home and wounded him in the side. A small amount of silver and two gold watches were found on the burglar when searched. Carnes woke to a broken window glass.
At an interstate commerce hearing in St. Louis on February 19 Santa Fe officials testified that freight rate advances from St. Louis to Texas were justified for their railroad.
Pittsburg February 19 Dr G M Johnston died from burns after a natural gas explosion. He was injured in the accident and succumbed to his injuries.
Elizabeth Brennan, a young saleswoman, lay in critical condition at Roosevelt Hospital with a bullet wound to the breast after a shooting last night. Her parents say she is a habitual sleepwalker and believe she may have fired the shot while asleep, with no clear motive evident.
Dr Persifor Frazer of Philadelphia, a noted scientist and handwriting expert, was barred as a witness in a Camden trial after he refused to affirm belief in God. When asked if the oath was declined due to nonbelief, Frazer said he did not know whether God exists, and the defense objected, leading the court to excuse him. He noted decades of prior testimony without such an objection.
In Washington Pennsylvania on February 19 William J Munce aged ninety cast a vote for President William Henry Harrison, supporting the Tippecanoe campaign. The item notes Munce’s age and presidential choice.
Sherman February 19 500 birds on exhibition by the Grayson County Poultry show drawing crowds to the fairgrounds and boosting local farming interests.
Worcester Massachusetts February 19. For killing W B Jones, his playmate R W Krantz fourteen years old received ten years in state prison.
Madrid reports King Alfonso expects to take a trip in a Wright air ship. The news notes royal interest in early aviation and a potential air voyage associated with the monarch.
Washington February 19. The house rejected senate amendments to the naval appropriations bill and voted to seek conference.
Remains of the late Chief Geronimo were interred in the Apache cemetery northwest of Fort Sill Lawton Oklahoma on February 19. The funeral procession stretched about two miles with his son and daughter and their stepmother as chief mourners. Services were led by Rev L L Legters an Apache missionary assisted by Nash first lieutenant to Geronimo and hereditary chief of the Apaches. The casket was opened at the grave.
The Mauretania anchored off Ambrose lightship after a 4 days 17 hours 6 minutes crossing, shaving 36 minutes from the Lusitania’s time on the long course. Average speed was 25.55 miles per hour.
A fleeing young colored person dodges three farmer’s sons after being found in a chicken yard. A jack rabbit suddenly bolts ahead, prompting the youth to cry for the rabbit to move aside so someone more capable can run. The scene unfolds with startled pursuers and a frightened, quavering shout.
A Paris cafe owner cut the pianist's pay and customers deserted. The pianist defended his nightly Chopin Funeral March as a mood response, was charged in court, and fined 50 francs.
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