Strong Texas wind cripples churches and schoolhouse
Wise County reports four churches and a schoolhouse blown from foundations in a Monday night windstorm. A barn was struck by lightning and lumber yards scattered debris. In Justin, three smelt houses and thirteen other structures were wrecked. A nearby cyclone near Decatur caused barns and homes damage with no fatalities. Denison records power outages and widespread tree strikes.
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Wise County
Texas
Racine
Tex
H. H. Hamwright
Justin
J. W. Kindall
D. F. Donald
Mr. Perkins
Decatur
Denison
Frisco
Katy
A and M Faculty Resolutions Honor Capt H H Sargent
The MorNING EAGLE notes faculty resolutions from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas praising Capt H H Sargent second U S Cavalry commandant and professor of military science after four years of service at College of Texas. The tribute highlights his tact, executive skill, and devotion to duty as he nears departure and speaks in Bryan on the Chautauqua course finale.
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H. H. Sargent
M. College
Sargent
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
U. S. Cavalry
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Departing commandant leaves void at college life
The college community bids farewell to a highly respected commandant noted for strict discipline, soldierly development, and strong student relations. His departure leaves an unfilled vacancy in official and intellectual life, with best wishes from Charles Puryear acting president and the faculty.
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Charles Puryear
Texas Central Railway protests intangible tax law
Charles Hamilton general manager of the Texas Central railway at Waco protests the intangible tax act as unconstitutional and void, disputing the state tax board’s authority. The move follows earlier reports that railroads would challenge the act and marks the first step in that effort.
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Austin
Davies
Charles Hamilton
Texas Central Railway
Waco
Hamilton
State Tax Board
Brumby
George W. Loudermilk
Dallas
J. T. Cotton
Weatherford
State Board of Education
Attorney General's Department
Death of Bohemian farmer in Iowa settlement tragedy
William Holubec died Monday after a Sunday altercation at John Merka’s home near Reliance. Frank Merka surrendered in Bryan on a murder charge, waived examination, and posted a $2500 bond. Holubec’s funeral was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic church in the city.
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John Merka
Reliance
William Holubec
Holubec
Bryan
Frank Merka
Justice McGee
Bond
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Picnic postponed for town
Edge Texas June 3 1907 the annual 4th of July picnic at Big Cedar creek is indefinitely postponed due to Brazos County Singing convention set for Edge on July 6 and 7. The date will be announced later per Dr G E Hill.
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Edge
Tex
Bryan Eagle
Bryan
Brazos County
Big Cedar Creek
G. E. Hill
Elks Hold Annual Barbecue at Old Fish Pond
The Elks annual barbecue was held yesterday at the old fish pond below the College. About forty or fifty members attended and enjoyed a Mexican band, a faultlessly prepared barbecue dinner, fishing, and boating on the lake.
Protect Your Pianos From Moths Exterminator Ad
An advertisement promotes Collier's Moth Exterminator as the moth killer for pianos. It claims instant destruction and endorsement by piano dealers and tuners, sold under a strict guarantee by Smith Drug Co.
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Collier's
Smith Drug Co
New York Life Withdraws Texas Operations July 1
J W Shipmrea, Texas agent for New York Life Insurance, reports a firm decision to close all Texas business on July 1 and withdraw Texas agents. Policyholders are to remit to St Louis. Arizona and New Mexico business move to Phoenix, Mexico business to Monterey. Action follows Texas law demanding 75 percent of Texas insurance funds be invested in the Lone Star state.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Texas
el Paso
J. W. Shipmrea
St. Louis
Arizona
New Mexico
Phoenix
Mexico
Monterey
Texas Insurance
Lone Star State
Baylor trustees reinstate football after year pause
In Waco on June 4 the Baylor University trustees voted to reinstate football after a year’s inhibition. The student body pressed for revival though some trustees remained hesitant. Track athletics lagged in popularity, and the decision reflects shifts in other Texas colleges’ gridiron policies.
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Baylor University
Waco
Baylor
Barker Named Managing Director of New Theater
London reports Granville Barker, the English playwright, has agreed to become managing director of the new theater under construction in New York. He is said to receive a salary of 59000 dollars per year.
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Barker
New York
London
Granville Barker
Strike for nine hours halts Cleveland machinists
About 2,000 machinists in Cleveland shops walked out after employers refused to grant the union demand for a nine hour workday. The walkout began around June 4 with workers idling multiple plants and signaling ongoing labor action in the Ohio city.
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Cleveland
Wonderful Vitality Outlives Injuries in Milling Accident
Arthur Goodloe died Tuesday morning after being trapped in a shaft at Standard Milling Company on May 27. He suffered a fractured skull two broken legs and internal injuries yet his vitality delighted local medical staff.
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Arthur Goodloe
Dallas
Standard Milling Company
Goodloe
Frank Ellsworth on Trial for Murder in Amarillo
Amarillo Texas June 4 Frank Ellsworth is on trial charged with the murder of Earl Dockery a boy. Kuroki at Fort Leavenworth Leavenworth Kansas June 4 General Kuroki and party inspected cavalry at Fort Leavenworth.
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Frank Ellsworth
Amarillo
Tex
Earl Dockery
Kuroki
Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Kan
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