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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
Bryan Morning Eagle lists local and county race candidates for Precincts 2 4 and 5 with re election status. It notes Calcasieu dry Beaumont business rebound and discusses flood control ideas and national politics including Taft Hughes and Bryan running mate rumors. It also mentions prairie dogs shipped from West Texas and disdain for lizards by women.
The sub committee of the new currency commission met at the Plaza hotel with members including Senators Burrows Hale Knox Daniel Aldrich Allison Teller Money Bailey and Representatives Overstreet Vreeland Burton Weeks Bonynge Smith Padgett Burgess Pujo. It notes reactions to spending, foreign investor relations, and a revival in industrial employment across New England St Louis and other regions. It recalls Steve N Batson's pardon and family reunion after twelve years. Fifty years ago the first Atlantic cable linked Queen Victoria and President Buchanan, sparking vast advances. now eight around the world submarine cables exist.
A blaze broke out Friday in Nelson Morris & Co's $1.5 million packing plant near the Kaw river flood zone in Kansas City. The fire, started by an explosion in the chemical department, spread through the sausage department and cold storage, killing two workers and injuring another. Dynamite was used to try to halt the flames as floodwaters blocked access from Missouri, with total loss estimated at $250,000.
Chicago authorities postpone Herman Billik's execution after his appeal is granted. Billik, convicted of murdering Mary Vrzal and alleged to have killed other family members for life insurance, previously faced dates in 1907 and 1908. Mass meetings and a Springfield visit sought clemency or a commutation to life imprisonment.
In Chicago on June 12 General Hapgood Edward Krause and Edwin S. Kimsley buttress Senator Knox's Pennsylvania bid at Knox headquarters. Hapgood forecasts sticking to Knox with no withdrawal and no second place. General E A McAlpin arrives from New York boosting Hughes with strong confidence in his nomination.
In Paris on June 12 a maid employed by Major Alfred Dreyfus failed to recognize Louie Gregori when confronted about the Pantheon shooting of June 4. Gregori, who claimed to be demented, said he did not intend to kill Dreyfus but to attack Dreyfusism and reserved his defense for trial.
In Hermosillo on June 12 four thousand Mexican soldiers led by General Lorenzo Torres chase Yaqui Indians after peace talks collapsed. Yaquis refuse to surrender arms while accepting other terms, prompting renewed hostilities as officials order troops to resume fighting.
Salvadore Malacore, ex-collector for Guanajuato, accused of stealing 25000 from the Mexican government, arrested in Los Angeles while using an assumed name. He has been evading authorities for over a year and will be held until Mexican officers arrive. His wife plans to oppose extradition.
Canton Mississippi reports a close mayoral contest with Miller defeating challenger S. C. McAlister by a three vote majority on June 12, 1908. The result reflects a tight electoral outcome in the city.
Claude Sartain was thrown by a horse near Colorado Texas and died from the injuries on June 12. The accident occurred while Sartain was riding or handling the horse, prompting investigators to note the fatal outcome.
Rumor circulates in railroad offices that the Frisco railroad has bought the Stephenville North and South railroad eighty miles long from Stephenville to Hamilton. The line has operated since February as a feeder to Frisco. Frisco officials neither confirm nor deny the acquisition.
In Cleveland on June 12 Joseph Paroluski returned from a dance with his wife and four children. After quarreling he attacked his wife with a razor, the woman fled with the children. Paroluski then slashed his own throat, nearly severing his head, and died as police arrived.
The Texas department of education prepares a statewide statement listing all textbooks adopted by the textbook board. The list excludes the geography contract canceled by the board and will be distributed to teachers and school personnel across the state for use in all schools.
Albany June 12 Governor Hughes writes to sheriffs statewide urging strict enforcement of the Agnew Hart anti race track gambling statutes across New York.
Ten heavily armed robbers invaded the customs office in Tiflis and killed the official in charge along with four assistants. They seized $12,000 before fleeing. Police pursued, killing three of the attackers. the remaining assailants escaped.
Chicago June 12 The National Republican Committee gave its approval in all seven Texas districts on Friday morning ensuring Taft supporters secure a clean statewide lead on their temporary roll call.
In Fort Worth on June 12 the city commission rejected municipal ownership of the electric light plant after a heated discussion. The vote ends consideration of the public utility transfer.
Detroit June 12 Tom Hulen a liveryman committed death by his own action by taking carbolic acid. He leaves a widow and ten children.
A blaze in the Cooper Wholesale Grocery coffee roasting department at Waco caused about 15000 in damage. Fire origin traced to the roasting area with officials confirming the loss and extent.
The Jockey Club ordered the betting ring at Gravesend track closed in New York on June 12.
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