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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
In 1907 fourteen counties in the Western District of Texas showed 17 business failures, with liabilities at $176,940 while 1906 assets stood at $6.6. The report notes floods of assets over liabilities and cites the worst drought in 22 years. Copious rains and improving confidence boost 1908 prospects for Southwest Texas.
Washington reports a prevalent belief in diplomatic circles that Empress Dowager Tzi Hsu may abdicate at the Chinese New Year to hand power to the Emperor. A secret decree supposedly calls a Grand Council meeting to discuss the transfer amid long reign and reform-age intrigue.
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Westminster League at 6:15 p.m. Teachers training Monday 3:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. The public cordially invited.
Des Moines, Jan 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on Iowa shippers complaints that railroads favor Minneapolis and St Paul against Des Moines and other Iowa points. Freight Commissioner Wylie accuses Minnesota merchants of obtaining lower rates, allowing underselling Iowa dealers. Shippers and workers seek a revision of interstate freight rates based on evidence.
Governor Hughes accepted an invitation to speak in Carnegie Hall tonight in support of Negro industrial education in the South via the Tuskegee Institute. Former Mayor Seth Low presided. speakers include Henry Watterson Booker T. Washington and Bishop Abraham Grant. A chorus of Hampton Institute students provided music.
Golfers gather for the United States Golf Association annual meeting at Delmonico's in New York. Daniel Chauncey of Garden City Golf Club is nominated for a further term as president. Delegates will consider a proposed rules revision and likely select the 1908 championship courses.
Bible school at 9 45 a m. preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m junior B Y P U at 3 p m senior B Y P U at 6 30 p m public invited to attend these services.
Office with W. B. Hudson in Bryan Texas. Contact phone 292 for stenography services and record keeping.
Professor H Pritchett principal of Sam Houston Normal Huntsville resigns from the state textbook board after disqualification due to a 15 year old article on Spanish land measures. Governor appoints J H Jenkins Corsicana city schools principal to fill the seat. Health Officer Brumby reports dairy cattle in first class condition after El Paso inspection. limited future inspections possible due to lack of funds.
Washington report says judiciary committee favored Rep Stephens bill creating a Federal court division at Amarillo Texas. The measure has already passed the Senate. In San Antonio a woman named Leandra Martinez was slashed by her husband in a quarrel. She faces a nonrecoverable injury risk.
Washington Jan 17 The annul meeting of the National Board of Trade in this city next week promises to draw broad interest. Delegates from boards of trade chambers of commerce and off er bodies will discuss currency parcels post consular reform merchant marine tariff revision and other topics impacting trade.
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