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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
2
Muskogee reports widespread celebration across Indian Territory on June 14 as word spreads of the imminent statehood bill. A movement begins to declare the day after the signing a holiday to mark the milestone.
Al Harpster, serving life for an alleged murder near Enid, argues that Byron Cole’s dying confession clears him. He will not accept a pardon and requests a new trial to clear his name.
Congressmen and Mrs Longworth received an invitation to visit the royal palace but their European itinerary in England Germany and France makes acceptance impossible.
Cairo reports Captain S C Bull of the Sixth Inniskilling Dragoons was killed near Tantab along with four other British officers badly wounded. The incident stems from the Anglo Turkish dispute over the Tabah boundary.
Prof. R H Whitlock retires from mechanical engineering chair after 23 years at the A and M College. Col J G Harrison resigns as treasurer, having served since 1895. both will be missed on campus in Bryan. Industrial chemist and assistant of carding and spinning in textile engineering are discontinued. Whitlock to join Michigan industrial work. Harrison’s resignation not immediate.
J J Darby Cahill announces his candidacy for sheriff of Brazos County subject to the Democratic primaries on July 28. Born in Bryan and lifelong county resident, Cahill has served as county commissioner for Precinct No 5 since 1904. He highlights farming roots, extensive local ties, and a pledge to enforce the law without fear or favor.
The Trolley Line will pass the new quarters at Haswell's Book Store. Hunter and Chatham invite friends and customers to follow them to the upgraded site one block farther for a larger, improved trade. They promise the same courteous service and suggest riding the trolley or walking the extra block for exercise.
Washington dispatch states President Cabrera confirms a government win and rejects reports of reverses. The Guatemalan minister cites a cabinet that has not resigned and denies claims of setbacks.
Washington reports William T. Vernon, a Kansas African American, has taken the oath of office to succeed Judson W. Lyon as registrar of the treasury, a position appointed by President Roosevelt.
A court martial acquitted Sergeant Frederick K Linse of the Thirteenth Infantry of killing prisoner S. W. Macio who attacked him on guard. Macio died the next day. The verdict was approved by the department commander after a lengthy trial.
The Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver adopted a resolution urging Judge Smith of Idaho to release imprisoned federation officials on reasonable bail at once.
Austin June 14 Comptroller Stephens and State Treasurer Robbins did not go to jail at 2 pm for failing to turnover treasury funds to Colonial Security Ton tine Loan and Trust and Southwest Investment in the Salisbury receivership case. Judge Calhoun left for rural districts to attend a barbecue delaying commitment. the attorney general plans habeas corpus if arraigned, while arguing no jail would keep departments running. The case is described as without parallel in Texas.
Two men, believed to be Jack Bishop and W. Jackson, were found dead along a Santa Fe track a mile north of the stock yards after a brutal struggle. Evidence includes hats, a six shooter, a brass knuckle, and notes from Illinois indicating an outlaw bond. Authorities suspect a staged railroad murder with two casualties.
The Eagle lists candidates in the Democratic primaries for Congress District 6 Rufus Hardy Richard Mays T S Henderson J M Ralston District Attorney 20th J G Minkert Lamar Bethea County offices include sheriff J J Cahill and treasurer M Lawrence County Clerk W C Boyett Tax Collector W Wipprecht Tax Assessor J H McCullough and other officials J S Mooring Blume McGee Gillie Mitchell plus re elections for several incumbents listed with notes of re election.
A list of properties includes the Tucker Hotel, Joe B. Reed residence, a brick store on Main Street, the W. R. Rhodes place, Genry property behind the Excelsior hotel, plus vacant lots and building sites across town.
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