Senate debate on Philippine war outrages and silver parity
The Senate held unmarked proceedings with no lively debates. Senator McLaurin urged adopting the Rawlins resolution for evidence in Philippine court martial cases. The statehood bill was discussed as Proctor reported the army appropriation bill, and a president’s message urged cooperation with Mexico and China on currency parity. Foraker criticized Quay’s earlier statehood amendment, noting it as an unheard of proceeding.
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Wee
Rawlins
Secretary of War
Philippines
Senate
McLaurin
Mississippi
Quay
Proctor
Mexico
China
Lodge
Mr. Reid
California
Bard
Foraker
Daily Eagle advertising rates per week and month
Classified notice indicates pricing for the Daily Eagle with weekly and monthly rates. Per week 10c and per month 40c are listed, showing an affordable circulation plan.
State money depositories debated by Texas lawmakers
January 31 1908 Bryan Texas legislators discuss moving state funds to depositories across the state to improve circulation and revenue. The governor names a new board for the Agricultural and Mechanical College and Prairie View Normal with several new members joining and others retiring.
Judge Henderson Affirms Newspaper Rights In Texas Courts
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge upholds news access rights while Judge Gillaspie once barred reporters in a Houston murder trial. The Houston Chronicle editor was fined but habeas corpus proceedings favored the editor, establishing that secret trials are not acceptable and reporters may publish trial news.
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Jno. N. Henderson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Dallas
Gillaspie
Criminal Court At
Houston
The
Houston Chronicle
Cdllor
Menu
Tobin Eyes Agriculture Department Linked to AandM College
P H Tobin of Denison Texas sits on the board of the Agricultural and Mechanical College in College Station. He supports creating a department of agriculture statistics and farmers’ institute tied to the college to aid farmers and provide non political leadership, preferring it as a college adjunct over a separate Austin bureau.
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P. H. Tobin
Denison
Institute
Department of Agriculture
Statistics
Department of Agriculture, Statistics and Farmers’ Institute
Sayers
Lanham
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Austin
College Station
Agricultural department at college praised for stability
The Dallas News notes support for placing an agricultural department within the college rather than as a separate bureau. A single head would stay in place with the college, avoiding governor changes that hinder efficiency and familiarity with the work. Police Sergeant Alfred Cummings reports $125 in small bills missing from his room, his drawer found emptied and rats gnawed bills into a nest in the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Alfred Cummings
Jersey City
Bill seeks to abolish county and city treasurers
Dr. J. L. Fountain of Brazos county introduces a Twenty-seventh legislature bill to remove county and city treasurers. The plan would let the bank with the best bid become the depository for public funds, earning interest and saving salaries, with bond requirements likely similar to the current treasurer.
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J. L. Fountain
Brazos County
Bank
Hunter and Chatham Slaughter Sale Hats Discounted 20 Percent
Hunters and Chathams announce a slaughter sale offering 20 percent off all hats. The promotion highlights include clear pricing and accessible location. The text notes the item code 47 as part of the sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter & Chatham's
House Passes Indian Bill and Begins Post Office Debate
Washington January 30 The house passed the Indian appropriation bill and started consideration of the post office appropriation bill. Rep Burton Ohio pressed extravagance criticisms without achieving major reductions while Dems Paterson Tennessee spoke long on trusts and Reid Arkansas urged good roads. Conference names for commerce bills were set as adjournment neared and Friday’s session would consider claims bills with alternating member recognitions.
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Washington
House
Burton
Ohio
Paterson
Tennessee
Reid
Dem
Arkansas
Department of Commerce
Messrs
Hepburn
Iowa
Mann
Illinois
Richardson
Alabama
Charles Smith shoots self in Lawton court room
Lawton Oklahoma January 30 Charles Smith longtime city council member and businessman shot himself in the heart in the police court room in the presence of Judge Blandigan and bystanders just after declaring his plan to kill himself. He was thought to be troubled by boodling charges tied to the upcoming city campaign.
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Lawton
Okla
Charles Smith
Blandigan
Smith
McKinley Day Observed Across Oklahoma
McKinley day was observed in Guthrie and statewide with red carnations worn in memory of the late president. Oklahoma legislature held a joint session with an afternoon program dedicated to commemorating McKinley.
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McKinley
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Property transfer to Frisco system on Feb 1
The Blackwel, Enid and Southwestern railway property from O K to Vernon Texas will be formally turned over to the Frisco system on February 1.
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Guthrie, Okla
Sash plant accident crushes worker’s skull in New Iberia
In New Iberia Louisiana on January 30 Homer Bayard was crushed to death after falling against a belt and being struck by a wheel in the sash department of the New Iberia Cypress company.
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New Iberia, la
New Iberia Cypress Company
Homer Bayard
Five More Deaths Reported in Mazatlan Plague
Five deaths from the plague were reported Thursday in Mazatlan Mexico where the first case occurred at the Eleventh Battalion barracks. Governor Canedo stayed in the city to rally citizens and fight the outbreak as infected houses continued to be burned.
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Mazatlan
Mex
Canedo
Post Office Safe Blown Open at Bald Knob
In Bald Knob Arkansas the post office safe was blown open and robbed of about $1000. A reward of 250 dollars is offered for the apprehension and conviction of the robbers.
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Little Rock
Ark
Bald Knob
France and allies clash over equal treatment in Venezuelan settlement
Detailing the rejection by the allies of equal treatment for France and other nations in the Venezuelan accord, French officials cite two core principles. First, pacific settlements between sovereigns deserve at least equal treatment to avoid provoking war. Second, the Franco-Venezuelan treaty, ratified before force was used, carries international recognition, though it does not guarantee priority in customs revenue shares.
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PTT Iicks Baebeet
France
Frneh
United States
Belgium
Venezuela
Italy
Washington
Michael Herbert
Count von Quadt
Mayer Des Planches
Bowen
Diplomatic Tension Over Venezuelan Proposal
Washington reports no reply yet from allied powers to Mr Bowen. A British cablegram suggests Britain and two allies may demand preferential treatment for blockading powers. If rejected Bowen would inform other claimant powers that Venezuela faces coercion affecting France Belgium Norway Sweden Spain Denmark Holland and the United States.
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Washington
Bowen
Lord Lansdowne
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Venezuela
France
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Denmark
Holland
United States
Minnesota bill targets kissing unless disease free
A Minnesota legislature bill makes kissing unlawful unless the person can prove absence of contagious diseases. A physician’s certificate of a weak heart bars kissing, and violations are misdemeanors with fines from one to five dollars per offense.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Tribune
St. Paul
Weather Shock: Thirty Seven Degree Fall in Twelve Hours
Cleveland records a 37 degree drop in 12 hours with the thermometer at 23 above. A NW wind of 55 mph brings heavy snow squalls and a severe cold wave across the area.
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Cleveland, O
Coldest Weather of Season Strikes St Paul
The report from St Paul Minnesota on January 30 notes the coldest spell of the season with official thermometers at forty four degrees below zero.
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St. Paul, Minn
Salvador Volcano Near Eruption Raises Alarm
San Francisco reports the Isalco volcano in El Salvador has grown more active with fear of eruption as officers aboard the City of Panama note smoke and fire belching at roughly fifteen minute intervals.
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San Francisco
Isalco
Central American
Republic of
Salvador
Panama
Slain at His Home in Puntagorda Florida
City Marshal Bowman was shot through a front room window by an unknown assailant from the street. Nine buckshot hit his heart and he died instantly. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Puntagorda
Fla
Bowman
Italian Foreign Minister Prinetti Improves After Paralysis
Rome reports Signor Prinetti, Italy's foreign minister, was stricken with paralysis Thursday and is now showing signs of improvement.
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Rome
Signor Prinetti
Announcements for City Secretary and Marshal Candidates
The Eagle announces A L Dunnica and Dvalle W R Johnston as candidates for City Secretary in Bryan’s April election. Co M Spell seeks re election. W J Roberts runs for City Marshal in the April vote.
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Bryan
W. R. Johnston
Eagle
W. J. Roberts
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Senator Foraker
the Daily Eagle
Donnelly & Carnes
Bryan, Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College and
Prairie View Normal
Marion Sansom
Alvarado
F. A. Reichardt
Grayson County
K. K. Leggett
Taylor
Geo. T. Jester
Corsicana
A. Haidusek
la Grange
L. D. Amsler
Hempstead
Messrs. Leggett
Jester
Haidusek
Amsler
Thelisa
Pinaud
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
A, and
M. College
Slaugh
Ter Sale
Florsheim
Hunter
Oo Chatham
Men’s Furnishers
Agricultural Bureau
Paris
Prinetti
A. L. Dunnica
Dvalle
T. P. Boyett
Carrizo Springs
Springs Mineral Water Pacer Company
San Antonio
Texas
East City National Bank
Bryan Tee
Storage & Coal Co
W. C. Fountain
Harley A. Long
Wilson & Jenkins Drug Store
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Nowadealers
New York
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