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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1908
Page
2
New York reports Abe Hummel will exit Blackwell's Island after nearly a year, his ten month sentence shortened by exemplary behavior. Disbarred, he cannot resume law practice. plans to become a real estate broker or operator, aided by a substantial personal fortune. He leaves healthier than in years, with myths about prison life and duties debunked.
Mobile Alabama prepares for three days of carnival events led by King Felix. Visitors from across the country join residents for parades balls and parade features described as more magnificent than prior years. Local military and civic dignitaries as well as prominent residents contribute to the celebration.
Washington reports a busy week with Republican state conventions in Ohio Kansas and New York central committee plans state meeting Louisiana Black and Tan faction delegates to Chicago and Taft Bryan campaigns in multiple regions. The week also features naval movements Mardi Gras auto races New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Boston exhibition and a major baseball and boxing interest list with Nelson Britt bout in Los Angeles.
The Chicago club of the American League left for Los Angeles in what appears to be the greatest training tour to date. The team will travel nearly 15,000 miles across two sections before returning to open the season on April 14. The trip is expected to cost about $15,090.00.
Engineer Riley of the 1. and G. N. learns his son Willie and three companions Benson Yancey and Gossett drowned at Mart lake yesterday afternoon when their boat capsized. Rescue arrived too late. The tragedy occurred about 5 oclock as the youths rode the lake in a large craft.
Allen Academy boys crushed Houston High School teams 45 to 12 yesterday and 54 to 7 last night at the Roller Rink. Large crowds watched as Allen Academy, likely the state's best, outclassed Houston High. Skating fans also enjoyed the venue with plans for indoor baseball next season.
New York manufacturers report heavy orders for Bryan and Taft buttons with Bryan seen as dominant. Cannon Knox and other Republicans draw little notice. Yale seniors plan three months of lumbering instruction near Hollins Alabama. Bryan addresses Mississippi legislature in Jackson. Alabama Jewelers convened in Mobile. Engineers officers Willard and Taylor retired and promoted. Knights of Columbus from four states tour the South for Mardi Gras. Wisconsin Club women prep October federation meeting. Army pay raise proposal fails in the House. Tech college planned for College Park. Peruvians escort American officers to high mountain areas. Texas Longhorns to play the Hastings Indians in fall.
Washington reports that the law prohibiting opium importation into the Philippines becomes effective tomorrow February 29. The move targets years of consumption mainly among Chinese residents and rising use among natives and Americans. Authorities will intensify efforts to stop trafficking despite anticipated smuggling attempts.
A fire on 3110 Brereton Avenue in Pittsburgh destroyed two houses and killed Caroline Viacak 33 and her three sons Stephen 6 Carroll 4 and Peter 2. The missing father J Viacak leaped from a second story window in a frantic effort to reach them. Firefighters recovered the bodies after the flames were tamed.
Denver says after a talk with General Manager Ridgeway the Denver and Rio Grande system will abrogate contracts March 4 and stop recognizing machinists blacksmiths car repairers and boiler makers unions. A referendum vote will decide. The Gould roads employ 350 machinists on D R G and Rio Grande Western. Workers threaten a general strike and wage cuts for telegraph operators are announced.
Lake Charles La Feb 29 The seventh jury in the case of Sheriff Reid of Calcasieu parish on charges of misappropriating state funds disagreed and was discharged Judge Lee said he would not retry the case. The shortage dated to 1896 while Reid was sheriff and disputes have divided the parish with appeals to the state supreme court before Reid was re elected.
Denver police report a letter from Giuseppe Alio found in his Colorado Springs jail cell linking six cities to the killing of Father Leo. Concurrently six arrests were reported in eastern cities with suspects tied to the same case, including J Vanui in New York as alleged head of the society and Orstos Sodi Tomasso Calabrese Orostos Malavai and Malec Tolmes detained in Pittsburgh.
The attorney general reports the public school fund recovers thirty three sections of land in one Brewster County cattle range without suit. The action follows investigations by Land Commissioner Terrell and Assistant Attorney General Hawkins. Also noted is a legal filing by Mutual Reserve Life Insurance seeking to remove its case to federal court, while Governor cites possible absence from Admiral Evans reception in Los Angeles due to business engagements.
A local advertisement offers March business with quick service featuring White Crest Flour Club House canned goods Dwinnell Wrights Roasted Coffee and Jno M Law rence Co with contact numbers 54 and 78.
The Store Ahead showcases an attractive display of women's and children's low cut shoes in golden brown hues with shining leathers from Utz Dunn Hogan Walden and Maloney Loves. A Health Coffee section promotes the Dr Shoop imitation coffee substitute praised for its cereal malt and nut composition.
A fragment from a historical page notes a claim of speed in coffee making. It mentions a statement made by a doctor and credits a solo piece by Jno. M. Lawrence & Co. with a brief, terse caption.
Mr Carter sold his studio to Mr O C Greer of Fort Worth and will deliver possession next Monday March 2. Carter will continue work this week. Those who want portraits should arrange by phone at 72 Fresh Bread Cakes etc at Texas Bakery owned by Mrs Otto Boehme.
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