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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
Watertown South Dakota January 16 Leading newspaper editors and publishers at the State Press Association mid winter meeting discuss rising costs and postal rulings. They foresee a likely general increase in subscription rates to keep the papers financially viable and balanced.
In Atlanta on January 16 supporters gathered to push a 5,000,000 acre Appalachian forest reserve. Governor Hoke Smith convened attendees from across the South including the Appalachian National Forest Association and the American Institute of Engineers.
Complaint filed against Tom Curtis and Robert Tucker for theft of $153 from Mr. Geo D Tucker's safe. Curtis worked at a stable while Tucker hauled manure, with both men previously arrested in connection with the robbery.
Delegates gathered in Terrell Texas January 16 for the annual Texas Corn Growers Association conference. The group aims to expand corn acreage and later meet local needs with improved seeds and varieties. An exhibition of corn from across the state accompanies the convention.
In Boyertown Pennsylvania on January 16 authorities guided rapid burial of disaster victims from the opera house tragedy. Borough workers prepared identified bodies and began interments while graves were prepared in Fairview and Union cemeteries. More than fifty may remain unidentified.
Reports from North Texas and the Panhandle indicate the coldest weather of the winter with Am erilla at 8 below, Wichita Falls 15 below, Gainesville 17 below, and Fort Worth at 24 above.
St Paul Minn Jan 16 delegates from Minnesota commercial bodies convened to plan a broad education campaign against catalogue mail order firms. The meeting aims to unite jobbers and retailers, promote Minnesota resources, and form a federation of commercial clubs with future talks by James J Hill and others.
New Orleans January 16 The committee for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance policy holders appeals for proxies for the adjourned February 18 meeting. Proxy forms name Edmond F. Noel Joseph W Hymans Julius Mayer William Hepburn Russell and William Dobins to represent holders and pursue a satisfactory adjustment of litigation.
London January 16 the Bank of England reduces the discount rate from six to five per cent. Fresh gold arrivals absorbed by the bank and returned cash to the country have strengthened metal reserves. Despite South American withdrawals, the bank argues no need to prolong the higher rate.
A mob of about thirty soldiers from Fort Leavenworth raided The Gem in Leavenworth Kansas after a comrade’s death body found in a burning building. They drove out inmates and damaged the resort amid unrest from suspicions and assaults on other soldiers.
Herbert M Quinby sues Mamie Quinby alias Maym. Remington for divorce in Kansas City. He cites various acts as grounds. Quinby is said to be a son of W. Findy of Detroit, formerly United States minister to The Netherlands.
New York January 16 United States Senator Davis of Arkansas delivered the principal oration at Cooper Union in a Bryan rally. The event was hosted by the New York State Progressive Democratic League to boost Bryan with speakers including Joseph J Willett of Alabama John B Stanshfield of Elmira and Chas M Bulger of Oswego Augustus Thomas presided and spoke.
San Antonio hosts a push to become a dog fanciers mecca after Western bird dogs excel in winter meets. Curtis Wright of Carthage credits their success with attracting national interest and eyes toward San Antonio as a potential site for the next international field trials. Local capitalists plan a stock company and quail preserve to lure breeders and Western sportsmen.
Mrs Rose Baranov of Dallas Texas reported a theft on a Pennsylvania train to Chicago police. A man allegedly severed a string necklace holding a chamois skin bag containing 6000 dollars in jewels while she slept in a berth. Police searched pawnshops as they pursued the thief seen leaping from the moving train near the yards.
Abraham Beck of Lancaster testifies about a young Harry Thaw in 1881 82 describing him as excessively nervous unsocial and abstract with spasmodic startling animal like howls that ceased abruptly like a fountain turning off.
Warrants sworn against O. P. Pyle and George B. Latham for beating Texas Farmers' Union president D. J. Neill, who lies ill in bed. The incident occurred in Fort Worth on January 16.
Pallas January 16. The Western Bank and Trust Company board, unable to realize on assets promptly, with Dallas Clearing House approval, designates H. D. Lindsley as assignee to handle depositor demands.
The body of Lieutenant John W. Crawford, private secretary to Admiral Dewey, was found below Fort Foote on the Maryland side of the Potomac. He had disappeared November 22, leaving a note citing financial troubles. The discovery ends the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
Anti saloon workers and liquor opponents from across Texas met in Dallas on January 16 to discuss initial steps for a local option campaign. The plan aims for a broad, non partisan effort, avoiding entanglement with other political issues.
The National Live Stock Association plans a record gathering in Denver with strong Colorado and regional participation. Officials will discuss Roosevelt era public land policy amid a nationwide livestock show offering over 20000 in premiums and lasting the full week starting Monday.
San Antonio Texas January 16 Winter baseball begun New Year’s Day proves popular due to mild sunny weather Local players from the Texas league and amateurs have played Chicago White Sox are due to arrive for training This winter baseball could boost tourism and serve as training for the northern season
Rochester N Y January 16 Bishop McQuaid marked sixty years as a priest and will reach his fortieth year as head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Rochester next July He was born in New York City December 16 1823 and is in his eighty fifth year He founded Seton Hall College and Seminary in New Jersey and remains a strong advocate of parish schools.
The Eagle announces the Leap Year Party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Buchanan has been postponed definitely and will be announced elsewhere.
Marriage licenses were issued to Henry Mitchell and Mary Chik Willie Currie and Muselle Ransome in the latest local record. The notices confirm the couples filed the necessary documents with the county clerk.
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