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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
1
Montreal January 10 shareholders of Bell Telephone meet to approve sale of the Manitoba property and business to the Quebec government for 3.2 million plus 1.1 million in equipment value. Payment in 44 year 4 percent bonds at par. Transfer to occur next week and the government to operate the system by commission retaining current officials.
Edmonton Alberta January 10 The Alberta legislature opened its third session with mining laws taking a prominent place. Proposals include a legal eight hour work day for miners and stricter mine inspections with compensation in injuries or deaths. Rural telephone extension and completion of the new Parliament building are also on the agenda.
A three day tri state Y M C A conference began today in Walla Walla at the new building with delegates from Washington Oregon and Idaho. Sessions will cover all branches of Y M C A work and several speakers of note are listed to speak.
Secretary of War Taft spoke at the People's Institute Cooper Union on The Philippines discussing policy and future steps for the colony. The address outlined U S aims and administrative plans in the island territory.
Austin report notes publishers bidding on schoolbooks must hold Texas business permits and pay franchise taxes. Governor urges open board meetings and forbids outside talks with publishers to ensure transparency. A large firm already paid 5000 in franchise taxes as filings proceed.
Former U S Senator John N Gearin and other prominent men are announced to speak at a mass meeting in Portland organized by the Asiatic Exclusion League to discuss excluding brown and yellow laborers from the Orient.
The National Rifle Association holds its annual meeting in Washington with a majority of states represented. The group aims to promote rifle practice in militia organizations and in schools and colleges. Attendees include adjutant generals who will later attend the National Guard Association meeting in Boston.
Attorney General Davidson filed suit against the Trinity and Brazos Valley railway for failure to operate trains for passengers and freight between Waxahachie and Dallas.
Andrew Green, a noted New York chef, ended his life by placing a bullet in the center of his forehead at a Houston saloon on January 10. Other details remain sparse.
Governor Campbell states he has written no letters to Washington seeking suppression of the Bailey issue in Texas. The remark clarifies political maneuvering around the Bailey matter and asserts no federal correspondence exists on the matter.
San Antonio reports the death of Gust Schmitt known as Barry, a well known baseball player, who passed away January 10 in the city.
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