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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
4
Dr. G. S. Fraps of College named first member of the executive committee of the Texas Academy of Science at the Austin meeting. The rest is a mix of political chatter and streetwise anecdotes about Roosevelt and secret service.
Confederate Memorial day exercises were held at Arlington Cemetery under Camp No 111 with speakers including John G Capers the new commissioner of internal revenue. 275 Confederate graves were decorated along with the tomb of the unknown Union soldier. General Joseph Wheeler’s grave was decorated and the Southern Cross was unveiled by Miss Carrie Benning Green.
A. N. Hammerstein, nephew of Oscar Hammerstein, arrived from Bre men on the Chemnitz and warned that war with Japan seems likely unless Britain intervenes. He argued Britain’s friendship to both sides could prevent conflict though Japan could force a fight, with fleets being hurriedly built. The Chemnitz carried 1,025 passengers.
Mrs Elizabeth Ayres wife of Lt Col Charles G Ayres says Secretary of War's instruction letter forbidding trespassing on the West Point reservation is insultingly phrased and she will not repeat or show it. The statement is reported from Highland Falls on June 10.
A dispatch from Birmingham reports Johnnie Holston was killed by a Negro in Donald's railroad camp. Whisky caused the tragedy. Also noted Miss Julia Magruder, aged sixty one, novelist, died in Richmond after a long illness. Terrorist Chernault allegedly linked to plot shoots himself in St. Petersburg suburb. Taylor plans a five thousand dollar warehouse in Taylor Texas for Farmers' Union.
Nine graduates receive diplomas and medals as Villa Maria Ursuline Academy closes its sixth year with an elaborate program at the opera house. Leaders praise growth, announce plans for a new hall, and honor students in academic, commercial, and music divisions. Rev. Hayes of Dallas delivers the keynote address.
Local items note Prof H W South's Houston trip and social calls by Miss Lizzie Grissette and Miss Lula Tabor. Shop ads tout 20c oil cloth sale to 15c, white parasols, pumps, and a Lonsdale soft finish sale. Also promotions for Dr Shoop Health Coffee and property inquiries from J B Hines.
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