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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
1
The Supreme Court ruled against Waters-Pierce Company in a major case, marking a decisive victory for Exas. The decision impacts regulatory interpretation and sets a firm legal precedent.
The U S Supreme Court unanimously affirms Texas courts in fining Waters-Pierce Oil Company 1 623 900 dollars for anti trust violations and keeps Texas receivership. Case details span Bradley Palmer Pierce No 360 and No 260 with Justice Day delivering the opinion. John H Eckhart named receiver remains upheld.
A brief commemorative note traces Edgar Allan Poe born in Boston January 19 1809 and died Baltimore October 7 1849. It covers his foster care under John Allan list of early schooling West Point and military service, marriage to Virginia Clemm, literary rise, and his death in Baltimore.
Austin readers report the U S Supreme Court upholds the Waters-Pierce Oil judgment with a total fine of 1,623,900 dollars and county attorney Brady to receive about 390,000 in fees. The final result hinges on a pending Missouri case clarifying whether 25 percent or 10–5 percent fee rules apply to the anti trust penalties.
Robert J. Eckhart of Taylor Texas, state receiver for Waters-Pierce Oil, visiting Yorktown, was telephoned news of the United States Supreme Court action affecting his role.
At Roby area five miles west, Mann Head Stream and his three year old son died in a gasoline blast. Five other family members were fatally burned, after someone confused gasoline with kerosene and poured it into flames. Neighbors found everyone engulfed in fire after the deafening explosion.
Jake Swafford suffered serious burns while rescuing his eight year old daughter from their burning residence in Childress Texas. The child was ill with fever in the upper story and Swafford carried her through flames to safety. His wife was saved from a room below but the home and its contents were destroyed.
Rt. Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid bishop of the Rochester diocese died early Monday in Rochester New York at age eighty five.
Bristol Tenn Jan 18 R C Gilmore brakeman was crushed to death between cars in a railroad accident reported today. The tragedy occurred on the company tracks with the victim identified as a rail worker from the Bristol area. No further details on witnesses or investigation were given.
Washington January 18. The House voted 73 to 16 to refer to permit Congressman Willett of New York to continue a speech titled The Passing of Rooosevelt. His remarks contained a bitter attack on the president and were so strong the speaker compelled him to end his address.
A fire destroyed Spring Hill College in Mobile on Monday. The blaze began in the chapel likely from crossed wiring near a moving picture machine. No deaths. 325 students evacuated during morning services as multiple buildings including the chapel, exhibition hall, music room, library, museum, two dormitories and junior facilities were consumed.
In Fairmont West Virginia January 18 Henry Pyles a miner from Shinnston struck his wife with a pick causing serious injuries Theincident prompted discussion of local safety concerns and crime in the mining community.
The National Western Stock Show opened in Denver at a specially prepared stadium. Governor Shaffroth dedicated the amphitheater to livestock interests and Mayor Denver accepted it as a city public structure. Exhibits from across the United States attract stockmen and many prominent packers and breeders are in attendance. The event runs through January 23.
The United States court rejected former President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners in a damage suit against ex Governor Peabody of Colorado. The decision cited Moyer imprisonment on Peabody’s orders due to alleged ties to the Telluride riots of 1904.
Selma, January 18. J. N. Smith, a well known photographer, shot and killed himself in his room over the studio. He had just read of a physician in Union dying by suicide, which, it is supposed, with ill health, prompted him to take his own life.
In Vienna Georgia on January 18 P G McDonald a prominent Dooley County resident was shot dead in his home by his nephew W Theodore McDonald. The younger McDonald surrendered claiming self defense after a business disagreement.
Will Sargent of Fort Worth, visiting Chicago, declares Texas the most moral state in the Union. He cites strict enforcement of laws against card playing on trains, restrictions on raffles, and a $100 fine for carrying a revolver. He notes closures of saloons on Sundays and local option in three-quarters of counties.
Judge S H Cowan general attorney of the Texas Cattle Raisers association states he toured Washington to press to keep the current tariff on hides. He says cattlemen and farmer organizations plan close cooperation and may urge President Elect Taft to retain Wilson as secretary of agriculture or appoint a western successor if he is not reappointed. Cowan believes hides will stay off the free list.
Burglars entered the First State bank at Carrier Oklahoma thirteen miles northwest of Enid on Monday morning. They wrecked the safe with nitroglycerin, escaped with 3000 dollars, and fired shots as they fled. Citizens, awakened, were driven back at gunpoint. The bank building was completely wrecked and a posse began pursuit.
Dispatches from Washington report the interstate commerce commission will hold final hearings in St Louis on February 1 regarding the 10 percent freight rate increase in Texas. San Antonio held the last hearing. Texas businessmen say the railroads overstated justification and that higher rates hurt traffic. the increase went into effect last August.
A fragment quotes Ellot noting endurance in labor stating that hardship is bearable if a person can work. The line reflects a stoic view of perseverance and labor's value.
The Hague on January 18 reports the government will keep warships in the West Indies until the Venezuela Holland dispute is definitely settled.
Yonkers New York January 18 Clara Morris the actress is reported seriously ill at age sixty with condition described as grave and requiring cautious treatment by physicians.
Slight earthquake shocks continue at brief intervals in Messina as officials monitor aftershocks and assess structural impacts. Local residents report ongoing tremors and faint rumblings, with authorities urging calm and preparedness.
Austin January 18 The Texas Senate did not take up the question of adopting committee reports on proposed submission amendments. Senator Bradfield, author of the resolution, said he would bring the reports up on Wednesday. Several petitions were received including one from the International Machinists Union of Denison urging Byrnes’ bill to restrict railroads from shipping equipment out of the state. New bills introduced include Terrell of McLennan on short term convict work roads Meachum on making anonymous letters defaming others a felony Perkins on liquor sales in local option districts Terrell of Bowie on placing the Alamo property under state care Ward on naming railroad stations after post office names Perkins on liquor sales in disorderly houses. The resolution passed granting each senator ten copies of the senate journal. Speaker Kennedy named Lilia Craig as private stenographer with additional stenographers Anna Hoffman Me Lennan Lizzie Williamson Falls Rika Peterson Bexar Miss Lowdy Bexar.
Judge Pollack of a federal court fined the Katy road for violating the twenty eight hour law. The ruling declares written shipper consents invalid and ends thirty six hour cattle hauls without water or food, prompting Texas railroads to alter practices.
Philadelphia January 18. The Frankford Arsenal has received orders to manufacture 5,000,000 rifle cartridges. This order plus existing work will keep the arsenal busy around the clock until the fiscal year ends in June.
St Petersburg reports a sharp cholera rise with fifty nine new cases and twenty one deaths, signaling a worsening outbreak and strained health response.
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