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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
2
A party of Wisconsin homeseekers touring Texas met a man from west of the Pecos who invited them to visit that region. The travelers noted Wisconsin is not far by comparison. South Texas and Brazos county farmers report ample rain and favorable winter conditions for an early crop. all await more rain to complete ideal prospects.
The author urges residents to enhance their homes and neighborhoods by building houses planting trees maturing flowers and supporting town institutions. Every contribution of time money or influence boosts not only the individual but also neighboring property values and the town’s overall growth. If you cannot do more, speak a good word for Bryan.
Discussion of water and light problems at last Thursday's meeting moved to four proposals from the company. They include selling the plant to city or citizens or adding improvements with a ten day deadline if current efforts fail. A 4:50 pm committee session will parse the plans amid a recovering water supply from rotary drilling and a push for a permanent arrangement.
After deepening the problematic well at the light and water plant by about twelve to fifteen feet, pumping is probable tonight as the outage and service disruption continue to affect operations. The situation centers on restoring full water supply and stabilizing the plant’s output.
New York February 26 Inter state commerce commission hearings feature Harriman telling of possible involvement in fixing the price of the Chicago and Alton line sale. Kellogg presents contracts showing ownership by Harriman Gould Stillman and Schiff and questions on stock issues and dividend prospects.
After clearing an obstruction yesterday at around 5 o clock, the pump is operating successfully. Normal water supply is expected tonight and electric light service should resume the same evening. The rotary drill will be deployed on the pew well between the two existing wells, with completion anticipated in about five days.
The W S Wilson Jr lodge of Knights of Pythias hosted a well attended social session with guests. A Frank Aranda movie projector provided entertainment while Damon and Pythias images and the order’s history were shared. Attendees gathered in the lodge reading room for lunch and fellowship.
Directors of Brazos River Bridge Co have declared an 18 percent dividend. Holders of stock receipts must present them to the secretary for payment. G. S. Parker, Secretary and W. E. Saunders, President.
Those who promised articles for the Baptist Bazaar should be ready when the committee calls Thursday February 28. Bazaar opens at city hall Friday at 10 a.m.
Chicago officials handling the $173,000 loss from the sub treasury say no single person can be linked to the case. A clerical error is now considered the leading explanation while Captain Porter of the secret service pursues the investigation.
George L. von Meyer arrives in New York from Hamburg aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. The former American ambassador to Russia goes on to join President Roosevelt's cabinet as postmaster general.
Albany February 26 court of appeals rules in favor of George W. Perkins vice president of New York Life and Morgan partner in the case over alleged grand larceny tied to funding the Republican campaign in 194.
In New York the collapse of a portion of the Third Avenue elevated railroad at Chatham Square Left six people injured. One end of a passing train plunged into the street while the other end remained attached to the track. The car was nearly vertical after the fall.
Cooper Texas February 26 All prisoners in the jail escaped but one before guards recaptured the facility.
R L Green was shot twice at a dance in Oklahoma City on February 26 and was seriously wounded. Lewis Crawford was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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