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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes army enlistments in Houston spurred by war talk, cites fertilizers and cultivation for cotton yields, and mentions Col. E. S. Peters of Calvert in a cotton interview. It also recalls San Francisco politics, Colorado game warden tale, and Beaumont weed notices.
A hunter surprised a Colorado warden by asking his identity. The warden admitted ignorance, and the hunter declared he was speaking to the biggest liar in the state, a bold assertion amid the encounter.
Mrs. Kate Wynne wife of S H Wynne died after a brief illness at the family home in Bryan at 5 this morning. Reared in Calvert they moved to Bryan years ago. Age 33 she leaves husband and son Master Chas Wynne. She belonged to the Methodist church and was esteemed for her noble Christian character. Burial in Calvert this afternoon. The family and friends express deep sorrow and sympathy.
Col John D Rogers of Allen farm hosted a Fourth of July barbecue at his Brazos county plantation. The Navasota Examiner lauded the estate as the finest farming land in the United States, noting Rogers as a hands on inspector and hunter with a renowned kennel of Walker dogs. Over a hundred gentlemen attended, with Whatley and Addison receiving special thanks for entertaining.
Bids are invited for the construction of a brick building for the plant of Bryan Water Light and Power Co. Bids due by 12 noon Monday July 15 1907 at the company office. Plans and specs available there. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. T J Preston manager.
In a National League game at Brooklyn Chicago beat the locals 5 to 0. A near-riot followed late as spectators hurled empty mineral bottles at Frank Chance and others. Chance, unhurt, returned two bottles. one struck a boy, drawing a large police containment. Other scores listed include St Louis 2 New York 0 and Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 0.
The fiftieth NEA convention convened in Los Angeles for a five day session with about 5000 attendees including teachers principals and superintendents from the United States Mexico Hawaii and delegates from England and other countries. President Elmer Brown urged support for the Hague peace conference and recommended a worldwide cooperation committee with Dr Harris as chairman. Public school finance was debated in sessions following the opening address.
In McCloud Oklahoma farmer Joseph Brawley killed Charles Smith a farm laborer and fatally wounded Miss Inez Tonia during a family feud. He was captured 100 yards from the scene after being shot several times by pursuing officers.
Regular meeting of the Elks tonight at 8:30 o clock. All members requested to attend. R W Howell Exalted Ruler announces the session.
Washington July 9 Secretary Cortelyou recommends Frank A Leash current San Francisco mint superintendent to be direct or of the mint succeeding the resigned George Roberts.
New Orleans July 9 The J Charles college at Grand Coteau La was destroyed by fire despite hours of efforts by townspeople who fought the flames with buckets.
City officials report that the United States has made no formal request to Mexico for a coaling station on the Pacific coast. The statement comes from state department officials based in the capital.
Report from Atlanta notes a cryptic scene with the phrase ce f registered Cocroes in a July 9 setting. The fragment mentions prostrations and a hot atmosphere, but lacks clear details on people or events.
The Association of Sheriffs Tax Collectors Tax Assessors County and District Clerks met in San Antonio for their annual session with about 250 members present. Railroads warned officers of the anti pass law and a possible repeal effort. officials spoke on enforcement causing financial strain to sheriffs. The Tax Assessors and Collectors group announced no more lobbying at Austin.
District Judge Pp. Turner named Henry D. Nelson as receiver for Hughes Springs Cass county Texas. The 1200 resident town dissolved its incorporation to dodge city tax and owes creditors about 400 to 500 dollars. Once claims are filed the court will levy a tax assessment on town property to pay all debts.
John E. Leslie aged twenty seven residing west of Pottsboro Texas shot himself with a shotgun near his home. His parents left for Georgetown cemetery during memorial exercises and a hired man heard a gunshot when Leslie departed to visit the cemetery. The body was found later with the top of the head blown off about three quarters of a mile from the house.
Brief items report Dreyfus leaving the French ram and Jeff Williams badly cut in Waxahachie affray. Palestine Texas to push cotton market interests. Repairs on Oregon and Wisconsin underway. Twenty three alleged anarchists detained at Barcelona. Delaney found dead in Fort Worth hotel. Bonham fire destroys a two story hotel. Cotton Belt to use same depot at Texarkana after the 15th. Leo Burow killed and E A Schelb cut in Ellinger fight. Ten year old Howland child badly scalded by boiling starch. Tyler papers merge into Daily Times and Courier. Oklahoma funds for constitutional convention expenses. Little child burned at Brownwood. Icehouse of Denton Milling burned. Cattlemen deposit money in Tulsa bank to deter cattle thieves.
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