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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
2
A stream of satirical items notes Roosevelt planning a hunt in distant domains, a call to civic duty to build sidewalks, Rockefeller stockpiling produce, and whimsical misstatements about a kiss. It mentions cotton ginning in Bexar county and a pithy religious exhortation on charity.
The A and A College held a morning commencement with forty nine seniors receiving diplomas and Hal Moseley of Dallas earning the A B degree. The Ross Volunteers drill impressed the large audience as Dr. Harrington presided, and Col. Davis gave a practical address on industrial training and opportunity.
The era notes Georgia primary results harming Prohibitionists, Texas capital comparisons, and statewide views on restrictive laws. It mentions national party leadership hints for Roosevelt in New York, and college donation totals led by Illinois. Also covers Sam Houston Normal exercises and a memorial shift in Huntsville.
Board of directors agreed to an open inquiry into the A and M College under President Harrington after alumni and ex-students presented charges. The investigation, to be held at 2:30 pm yesterday and continue as needed, will cover all phases of the college's condition and conclude with decisions deemed just. Harrington had stated to the press that charges were unproven and urged the board to order the inquiry.
Alumni and ex-students of the A. and M. College convened to empower a committee led by James Cravens to represent the group in the boards granted investigation. F M Law, Russell Watkins, and J Webb Howell were added to the committee. Nearly a thousand dollars was raised to cover meeting expenses. A new rule admits any student of at least one year in good standing, with about fifty names proposed and elected at the latest session.
The board opened an inquiry into charges against President Harrington, with Dr Harrington and alumni representatives present. Judge Rogan appeared as a friend, and Mr Hatton W Summers spoke for ex students. Witness Burmeister testified as the board adjourned to morning sessions. Cadets of Company D were praised for drill mastery winning the Howell flag for the third straight year.
Monday night featured a farewell dance by the K. K. Club at the Bryan rink. Club president Tom Adams led the grand march with Miss Hettie Smith. A lively group attended as music filled the room and guests registered engagements in decorative programs. Punch was served.
The year’s social highlight drew a large crowd to the mess hall last night. Chas Homeyer and Miss Adelle Knittel of Brenham led the grand march as about 150 couples danced amid elaborate decorations with many spectators in attendance.
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