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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
In Harrison Arkansas on July 30 a major counterfeiting case emerged with the arrest of Dr L W Blanchard and his parents J H and Mrs Blanchard. Officers uncovered dies moulds and hundreds of counterfeit coins buried in fields and hidden in the house and garden. The trio were bound over to the grand jury while the parents posted bonds.
Lincoln Neb July 30. Although the heat was oppressive at Fair view Bryan was early in his office and at work. He read the Chicago Independence party platform and said it contains planks identical or similar to the Democratic platform. He argued that Independence members must choose whether to help defeat the Democratic party or pursue reforms they favor.
Wichita Falls Texas July 30 Police find carriage tracks clothing and blood stains linking suspects Norwood and Robison to the Dycus murder case. Prisoners separated as citizens discuss vigilance. Rewards total 450 for clues and governor urged to add 250.
In Fort Worth on July 30 the State grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen chose Houston as next meeting place. Officers elected include Walter B. Scott Fort Worth P G M W and J. T. Van Rosenberg La Grange G M W. Representatives to the supreme lodge include Walter B. Scott and P. H. Green. Austin mourns former Governor Lanham with half mast flags and Friday department closures. Governor Campbell travels to Weatherford for the funeral as others depart.
Alfred Lauterback son of Edward Lauterback prominent lawyer and politician was killed instantly in an automobile crash on the Williams bridge road in the Bronx. He was driving with two friends when the car struck a guard rail near the bridge and died en route to hospital. He was thirty five years old.
In Lenox Massachusetts July 30 the government lawyers conference ends with Frank Hellogg leaving for New York and Attorney General Bonaparte returning to his Lenox cottage. Work to restart the government’s legal action against Standard Oil begins at once with a rehearing motion expected in Chicago within days and arguments likely in August.
Fort Worth July 30 young Waco society lady Stella Prendergast narrowly escaped drowning at the natatorium during a group swim. Pete Shawmessy, swimming master, dived and located her in ten feet of water after she sank and failed to rise. She has fully recovered.
A Bonham, Texas family received letters signed by Whitecappers threatening bodily harm unless they leave town. The skull and crossbones adjuncts accompanied the warnings. Local sheriffs forces are investigating the threats as white residents express indignation over the intimidation.
Knoxville widow of Rev. James Park, longtime First Presbyterian pastor, dies at age 83. Born in Rockbridge County Virginia in 1825 she and her husband marked their golden wedding last year. Survived by six children and thirty grandchildren.
Three year old daughter of W. T. Despain in Rogers Benton County Arkansas played with a copperhead. The child dropped the snake after a frighten ed warning and the reptile struck at the parents but was killed before any bite. The child was not bitten.
The Hague reports orders issued to prepare the battleship Heemskerk for departure to the Caribbean Sea.
Charleston July 30 Louis Bennett of Louis county was nominated for governor by the Democrats on the first ballot.
Chicago reports two more heat deaths up to 11 o'clock Thursday morning as officials warn of continuing heat. The fatalities bring the week’s total to multiple deaths linked to high temperatures across the city.
The governor Lanham died peacefully at his Weatherford residence today according to family statements. He had served as chief executive of the state and was renowned for his long public career and steady leadership.
S W T Lanham dies at 11 25 p m in Weatherford Texas after rallying earlier day surrounded by children missing son Frank governor and former congressman aged 58 born Spartanburg SC July 4 1845. He served in Confederacy and held posts district attorney congressman and Texas governor.
Colonel Mike Sweeney of Houston head of the Texas Car Service association filed a petition with the railroad commission asking for an update of car service rules last revised in 1903. He argues conditions have changed and rules should reflect present needs.
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