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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
2
A survey of the 1908 convention scene notes church amusements in New York and Chicago and argues Roosevelt effectively shapes the ticket and platform. Delegates appear as puppets under the president’s control, while voters demand concrete laws and candor over slogans.
Indianapolis gears up for the thirty-second national Sängerfest by the North American Sängerbund. Delegates arrive for a three day event with five concerts featuring 50 German singing societies and the New York Symphony Orchestra under Walter Darmrosh with Mme Schumann-Heink and David Bispham among the soloists.
The rainfall over ten days varied greatly from region to region. Central and Western states report above normal rainfall, Eastern states see light to moderate rain with promising crops, while Oklahoma, Western Arkansas and northern Texas suffer excessive, prolonged rainfall causing inundation and crop losses. Replanting begins where waters recede. Southern Texas crops are well advanced and heavily fruited.
An insurance advertisement offers fire life accident tornado plate glass and bond and live stock insurance with contact via phone 161 and refers to Jno B Hines as the agent.
A large gathering at the Methodist church heard Mrs. Zehner of Dallas discuss prohibition. The Tennessee native, now based in Dallas, is famed for her strong musical voice and oratorical power. After the lecture, the local Ballotless Legion of the Saintless Flag organized with Mrs. Lem Hall elected commander. Members from arches including Baptist Mrs. J C McHaney Methodist Mrs. Houston Cole Christian Miss May Burtis Free Baptist Miss Lena Searcy were named as society members. At 8:30 p.m. Zehner returned to lecture on Epochs of History before a full audience of ladies and gentlemen.
A massive blaze in the old city elevator near the Twelfth Street Viaduct drew about 150000 spectators as it burned for over three hours. Firefighters from many units battled the flames, the structure eventually collapsing. Loss is estimated at 650000 charged to S Krug Wrecking Co with an additional 15000 for burned railcars.
Railroad Commissioner Colquitt writes L Benedict of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway San Antonio that in his view the anti pass law does not bar free transportation of ice and fresh meat to bridge men or other bona fide railroad employees though the matter is outside his jurisdiction.
Des Moines reports a tie in the recent primary for the Seventh district. Hull supporters seek an injunction to halt vote counting in Pella county as the courts must decide which candidate is properly nominated.
R Dunn of Calve dating Miss Sadie Griffin Cavitt and Samuel Edward Gideon wed at 2 p m in an Episcopal church. Ceremony featured Mendelssohn march, white decor, and family ushers. Bride, daughter of J W Cavitt, heads to Boston with groom, then to New York. guests return home.
Montreal reports two hunters Joseph Guessett and M. Bernard were lost in the land district and forced to cannibalism. August Lemieux guided them and an returning party found their remains. Lemieux had been partially eaten according to survivors.
General Superintendent Radetski of the Houston and Texas Central railway conferred with the railroad commission in Austin. He plans to file for suspension of the commission's equipment order due to heavy losses caused by recent floods.
Regional price quotes for farm goods and livestock including cotton corn cattle hogs poultry hides beeswax butter eggs potatoes tomatoes cabbage onions peaches roasting ears with prices in Bryan Fort Worth Galveston and New York and Liverpool reflecting market activity for the period. Notable items include cotton at 11 5 8 to 11 1 2 cents with Liverpool 6 58 pence and hogs up to 5 00 per unit and calves up to 4 40 per head.
Rev Geo B Butler of Dallas will preach at the Baptist church in Bryan Thursday June 18th at night. After services there will be baptism. The public is invited to attend these services. For Rent My home place on east side of town with large cool rooms and good water J L Fountain 166.
An advertisement offers live stock insurance from Boyett and Myers. It notes the company stands the test and provides office and residence phone numbers for contact.
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