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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
2
Rockefeller has turned 67 and now faces ongoing subpoenas while living on a meager income of 1.92 dollars per second, highlighting a high profile legal struggle and financial strain.
Clifford Brannum of Houston won first choice among boys schools and colleges and selected Allen Academy in Bryan. Miss Blanche Buchanan chose Texas Woman's College as her preferred state school. Our schools are honored at home and abroad.
The battleship Texas is retired from active service and will become station ship at the new navy yard in Charleston. Though plagued by bad luck, the Texas earned enduring fame for aiding the destruction of Cervera's fleet off Santiago.
Dominek Campisone a 28 year old Italian died of hydrophobia at his Brazos bottom Burleson county home Sunday morning. He reportedly contracted the disease from treating dogs with rabies. The attending physician confirms a typical hydrophobia case.
Capt Edward Kennedy promotes an electric trolley link between Bryan and College Station. Initial reports cite about 80000 dollars needed with 20000 subscribed by Bryan and College residents. A Houston led stock company to raise remaining funds. construction to start soon on a 5.5 mile route.
Bryan Fair directors met at Doremus and Butler and fixed October 24 to 27 as this year’s fair dates. The event runs Wednesday through Saturday. New committees named include Privileges and Amusements with M F Dansby and A M Waldrop and Advertising with J W Batts A J Buchanan and Malcolm Carnes. Repairs on the fence enclosing the fair grounds were authorized.
The Bryan city council invites sealed bids at its next regular meeting on Friday July 18 1906 for the depository of the city funds for the ensuing year. Mayor J E Butler and City Secretary Frank Clarke oversee the process.
The Brazos County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse with all sub-committee members present to prepare official precinct ballots and delegate lists. Precincts Millican Wellborn College Harvey Kurten Tabor Edge Butte’s Bryan City Hall Bryan Courthouse Bryan and other precincts list multiple delegate candidates.
Albert Bullock asks the Eagle to announce a Bethel barbecue and basket dinner to be held on Thursday July 12 at Bethel Academy. The event, previously postponed due to weather, invites all residents with ample water for stock available.
Hon. O. B. Colquitt, candidate for governor, will speak at the Bryan courthouse at 8 30 p m Friday July 13 1906. Everyone is invited to attend and hear him.
Austin reports that the Twenty fifth United States infantry, a negro regiment, will not arrive for camp instruction until after the Texas National Guard leaves Camp Mabry. Aug 14 is the expected departure date, easing fears of clashes between volunteer soldiers and the arriving regiment.
In Laredo on July 9 heavy precipitation washed away twenty five kilometers of track and five bridges on the National railroad between Laredo and Villaldama. All trains are abandoned between Laredo and Monterey as hundreds of laborers rush to repair the damage.
Manila report states the vessel Transport Thomas, near the island of Guam, struck rocks but sustained no damage. No injuries reported and the crew remains safe as authorities assess the incident.
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