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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
1
The text discusses shifting fashion trends and the need to buy shirts from a house that knows design and durability. It emphasizes CLUETT as a label promising both correctness and durability in clothing.
Washington's birthday is a legal holiday in all states except Mississippi where school exercises marked the day. Governor Hughes of New York spoke at George Washington University during the winter convocation, with a planned reception after.
In Nashville court, Robin Cooper testifies amid a packed docket on the Cooper-Sharp case. He describes encounters with Governor Patterson and admissions about carrying a revolver while discussing the shooting of Senator Carmack, denying prior training with a weapon.
President Elect Taft visits Philadelphia on Washington's Birthday to deliver the university day oration at the Academy of Music and to speak at the University of Pennsylvania Alumni dinner in the gymnasium.
Chicago on February 22 hosted two large public gatherings and the Union League club banquet. Governor Fort of New Jersey delivered the principal speech at the first mass meeting. Other speakers included William Dudley Foulke Indiana reformer President Stryker of Hamilton College and Hon. Joseph Willett of Georgia.
Dallas February 22 Washingtons birth day was observed at public schools colleges and universities across Texas and Oklahoma Banks were also closed in observance.
Judge William A. Roby died at his Hamburg home after a lingering illness. A Mississippi-born Civil War veteran, he held many trusted state posts and was widely known. He left two widows and two sons, the elder M. A. Roby, a civil engineer working on railroad surveys in Canada.
Austin Feb 22 The Texas Senate adjourned for Washington's birthday after disposing of business including passage of a heavy penalty for indecent telephone language and safety locomotive requirements. Other actions touched corporate liability, anti bucket shop repeal, and tax rules for houses of worship used in politics. The Thomas investigation will proceed as a grand jury style inquiry with stenographic records for the journal.
Mil tons W Scott of Waco prepares Perkins building plans with 650 by 100 feet two story pressed brick design. First National Bank occupies corner and a store with plate glass fronts, rear store room, and a safe deposit vault to be added. Second floor holds eleven offices and a large store room with modern sanitary fixtures. Basketball Double Header. Houston High School defeats Allen Academy 27 22 in two tight games.
Representative Rainey of Illinois replies to charges of graft and misrepresentation over the U S canal purchase. He says most evidence for his claims came from Panama and vows further, unexpected counterattacks against his critics in the House.
Sour Lake Texas February 22 yeggmen used nitro glycerin to blow the Southern Pacific safe in a box car awaiting depot completion. They seized much money and valuable papers but no arrests reported. The oil boom has drawn many strangers. this is the town's first safe robbery in history.
Comanche Texas February 22 W D P Ligon was found dead by his wife in his pasture from heart disease.
Haileyville Oklahoma on February 22. Johna Stall was not to death and Henry Williams was arrested in connection with the incident.
Brazos County Commissioners Court accepted the joint bid of City National and First National banks as depositories for county funds. Funds to be divided equally, they filed a joint bond, and the interest rate on the money will be 2 percent.
T. A. Satterwhite, a seasoned salesman and collector with fifty years in the trade, asserts that Singer sewing machines outpace all competitors combined. The note emphasizes Singer’s strong reputation and suggests wives know more about certain tasks. Contact phone 105.
Mrs Otto and son advertise a line of fresh homemade fruit cakes and fancy cakes. The note promises quality baked goods and early orders for holiday selections.
Arthur Colford a colored man arrested last week for assault with intent to murder appeared before Justice W. T. Wood at Harvey for an examining trial. He was admitted to bail set at 500 dollars and furnished the bond. County Attorney Bethea prosecuted for the state.
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A F and A M meets at 8 on Wednesday to proceed to the A and M College and assist in laying the corner stone of the new engineering building. Sam P. Cochran of Dallas will officiate in place of Grand Master J J Davis.
The market lists eggs at 12 1-2 to 15 cents per dozen. Hens range from 3.00 to 4.00 dollars, fryers 2.50 to 3.00, and broilers 2.00 to 2.50. Geese sell 3.50 to 4.00, ducks 3.00 to 3.50, guineas 2.00 to 2.50, roosters 1.80 to 2.00. Demand is excellent for all poultry while the egg market is dull and declining.
For sale a five room cottage with a lot and a half. Near town and school. Price six hundred dollars. Address X. Y. Z. care Eagle 66.
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