Various Observations and Opinions From The Daily Eagle 1908
The item surveys multiple topics from 1908 Texas and national affairs including a Kansas comment on Texas lawmen, a call for a backbone governor, Manhattan tunneling, rural mail and church standing, Texas republic sentiment with Dallas rival, Chicago convention anticipation, Roosevelt supporters and reactionaries, hunting season prices and activity, the value of sidewalks, Justice Brewer on Greece and Africa, Fort Worth complaints about track team attire, Yoakum’s gubernatorial hopes, and Texans expressing self‑regard.
A and M College Board Adopts Positive Outlook After Meeting
Board of directors met at College Station with President K K Leggett and others to review the College’s situation. Peteet reported 334 students on roll last night with hope of reaching 400 by week’s end and 912 on campus with 22 furloughed. Houston meeting urged a fresh investigation by alumni clubs and petitions. News notes flag national bowling, art auctions, and notable events in Philadelphia and New York.
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A. and M. College
College Station
K. K. Leggett
Green
Col. Milner
Ll. L. Melnnis
Haidusek
Walton Peteet
Rowell
Sebastian
Peteet
The
Eagle
Petech
Prairie View
Capt. Moses
M.clubs
A and M. College
Houston
Board of Directors
Canada
Canadian Bowling Association
Toronto
Richard Mansfield
New York
Monte Cross
Sporting Writers’ Association
Philadelphia
Western Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Tacoma
Wash
Trewey
Gen Grant
Jay Gould
Lily Langtry
Blaine
Gen
Joe Wheeler
General Booth
Senior Class Statement From A. and M. College
The Galveston News reports the Senior Class of the A. and M. College issued a firm statement denying any outside influence urging them to strike. They emphasize independence and self determination in their decision.
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Galveston News of
M. Colege
Farm union leader to issue call for county quarterly meet
President I M Cook of the Farmers Union announced in the city yesterday that he will issue a call for a County Union Quarterly meeting to be held with a Kurten local on Saturday April 7.
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I. M. Cook
The
Farmers’ Union
Kurten
Car of Hogs Heads to Ft Worth
T. J. Cross of Edge traveled to Ft Worth last night driving a car load of hogs.
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FT. Worth
T. J. Cross
Edge
Famous Pedestrians Gather for Six Day World Championship
Kansas City hosts a six day walking match organized by the Missouri Athletic Club. More than twenty walkers from six nations compete twelve hours daily for the world title. Notables include David Hartley A L Corey W A Hoagland and Henry O Messier. TRIAL TRIP OF SOUTH DAKOTA. Washington Feb 24 The Navy selects tomorrow for the South Dakota armoured cruiser's initial sea trial from Mare Island to the Santa Barbara Channel ahead of commissioning.
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Kansas City
Missouri Athletic Club
David Hartley
A. L. Corey
Chicago
W. A. Hoagland
Auburn
N. Y
Henry O. Messier
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Washington, D. Cy
Navy Department
California
Pacific
Mare Island Navy Yard
Santa Barbara
Admiral Evans
San Francisco
Revival Services Open At Methodist Church
Rev. J. B. Turrentine announces revival services at the Methodist church begin Wednesday night with an invitation to all, especially church members, to attend the opening. No services Friday and Saturday. Meetings resume Sunday at 10 a m with daily morning service 10 to 11. Dr. Packard of Marshal Texas will assist. Two baptisms and five by letter at the Sunday service.
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J. B. Turrentine
Methodist Church
Packard
Marshal
Texas
Turrentine
Providence Graveyard Work Draws Large Crowd
Mr. John Dowling reported a large turnout for Saturday’s graveyard work at Providence. The cemetery was cleaned up to a first-class condition and dinner was served to participants on the grounds.
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John Dowling
City
Providence
Death of Frank Todaro in Bryan City
Frank Todaro died Sunday afternoon at 5 15 in the home of his brother Charles Torado in Bryan. He was 24 years 3 months and 2 days old and had lived in Bryan for years as a well known Italian. He had been ill over a year and traveled in hopes of recovery. The funeral was held yesterday from his brother's home and burial was in the city cemetery. He leaves two brothers Chas and Joe Todaro and one sister Rosa Todaro. Post office box rent will rise April 1 per Washington post office rules.
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Frank Todaro
Charles Torado
Todaro
Bryan
Gavinter
Chas
Joe Todaro
Rosa Todaro
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Bryan, Texas
Kansas
Kentucky
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New York City
Galveston News
Texas Republic
Dallas American
Mont Pelee
Hunter
Justice Brewer
Greece
Africa
Fort Worth
Polytechnic Institute
Mauvais Haute
Yoakum
Red Cross
Grip
Emmel & Maloney
Postoffice Department
Washington
Rohde
D F. Mitchell
Southwestern Life Insurance G CO
Dallas
Tex
Joe B. Reed
Friend-In-Need Society
First National Bank
Resources
U.S
U. S
W. Howell
O. Boatwright
L. McInnis
F. M. Law
Cavitt’s Drug Store
John Winter
Wilson & Derdea
Wilson & Derden
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