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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
A Bryan business leader urged a population census for Bryan as timely and inexpensive. The Eagle supports the idea, suggesting fall timing due to vacations. An experienced enumerator could be hired for a modest fee, funded by public subscription, to accurately count residents. local growth noted and demand for data cited.
West Side Park owner C G Parsons announces a formal opening for white patrons on Friday June 21 at 4 p.m. and continuing into the night. He notes delays in lighting pushed the start back and that amusements including skating, merry go round, and baseball will be available. The grounds will be allocated by race on separate days with baseball already scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Hunter and Chatham announce a repeat guessing contest tied to a trolley line proposition. Customers earn one guess per $1 purchase with a prize of a $5 Panama hat at 10 pm Saturday. The clock face is veiled all day Saturday and will reveal the winner at 10 pm.
The colored community held Emancipation Day events with a street parade, barbecue, amusements, and public speaking at West Side Park. Navasota beat Bryan 6 to 5 in baseball, and Marlin faces Bryan in a scheduled game. Officers elected to lead include E. D. Scott president and F. C. Cooper vice president.
Mr C G Walker of this city plans a 20 or 30 day Mexico tour leaving Bryan between July 5 and 15. A Pullman and observation car will accompany the party under a Mexican National railroad official. Tickets stay valid ninety days, but the trip aims for twenty to thirty days for convenience. The party will visit Mexico City and nearby points of interest. Further information from Mr Do G Walker. One hundred Texas girls attend a four week industrial arts course at Denton with activities from shirtwaist design to nature studies. Cooking features prominently, dismissing bachelorhood and indigestion as likely outcomes.
Houston June 19. Texas Republican leaders view the executive order as far reaching and politically significant. It bars civil service employees from using official influence to affect elections while allowing private opinions and votes. They see it aimed at the Department of Justice amid campaigns linked to Senator Knox and President Knox administration wording.
In Houston W F Starnes a reputed wealthy peddler was found in his yard with fatal brain injuries. Two sons James and Van were arrested on assault to murder charges as police investigate. Also on Odin avenue a young man Bergen was found helpless with a leg wound from a revolver aimed shot and is uncooperative at the hospital.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a rehearing in Will Benson’s case from Bexar County and reversed and remanded the death penalty ruling citing self defense evidence and newly discovered facts. The decision followed arguments on page and oral argument in Frank Solon’s McLennan County matter challenging section 17. Judge A W Terrell spoke on the law’s impact and Allan Sanford with O B Stribling represented Solon.
On June 19 Judge Brooks approved two bonds in the Waters-Pierce company receivership. Robert J. Eckkhardt, cashier of the First National Bank of Taylor, posted 250000 as receiver's bond. The company’s appeal bond was set at 100000 with sureties John H. Kirby and American Surety Company. The case proceeds to the Court of Civil Appeals while the company remains in control of its property.
Austin report says about a dozen large life insurance firms intend to leave Texas on the first of next month though only three have notified the state insurance department. Commissioner Miller provided the statement.
Governor Folk voiced support for testing a two-cent fare in the Kansas City interview. He said railroads will find the reduced rate fair after thorough testing and that eliminating passes and increasing travel will offset the difference from five cents.
In Waco on June 19 the Texas Optical Association chose W. W. Chamberlain of Houston as president and John A. Cravens of Waco as first vice president with Charles S. Reese of San Antonio as second vice president Black of Waco as secretary and George Kringel of Lagrange as treasurer The next meeting is set for Mineral Wells.
Ottawa Kansas June 19 Judge W J Bryan participates in the Kansas Chautauqua assembly on Wednesday confirming events and program details for the gathering.
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