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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
4
March 1 Maxha Gorky was released on $2600 bail and banished to Rise after the governor general ruled he could not reside in St. Petersburg. Gorky preferred Riga and General Trepoff allowed transfer. Mme Gorky and their son planned to join him in Riga.
A concurrent resolution approved Roosevelt’s beef trust policy and called for a six member committee to confer with the governor and cattle raisers. A measure requires civil appeal court clerks to publish all fees since the courts began, with some clerks reportedly earning up to seven thousand dollars yearly. A $2750 clerks’ salary bill and a textbook board bill, excluding cities over 10 000, were introduced. Senate passes Cane Belt consolidation for the sale to Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
J. W. Batts real estate agent advertises listings in Hall's Addition and nearby tracts. Properties include 50 acres with a four room residence, 962 acres Caldwell pasture, 8 lots with shade trees, a seven room house with two lots and waterworks, 450 acres timber land, and the Mistrat place with eight acres and outbuildings. prices range from 225 to 3500 with easy terms.
Dental office offers crown and bridge specialty services located upstairs over Burt Norwid's store.
The Texas House adopted a concurrent resolution urging Mexico to pardon Confederate veteran Stewart, who serves a twenty year sentence for killing a Mexican policeman. The body concurred with Senate amendments to a Love tax bill, exempting corporations without capital stock, and sent it toward final passage pending governor approval. Other actions include bills on railroad gross receipts tax, corn feed liens, receivership appeals, and railroad free transport for officials.
In Austin on March 1 N B Metz juror in the Moore case fell ill with grip during noon recess and, with a deputy sheriff, returned home. Afternoon session canceled while remaining jurors stayed at court. Frank Glover faced vigorous cross examination by Judge Penn for the defense.
Articles of incorporation filed in Texas by the Electric Railway company to construct an electric line between Houston and Galveston with $1,350,000 capital stock. Headquarters listed in Houston. Second company charted to connect the two cities.
The Texas supreme court decision voids permits held by National and Southern Oil companies, forcing all Texas operations to quit. Major branches are in Houston Hearne Seguin Waco and Denison. The move could lead to quick plant sales to private capital. Also noted is a March 1 fire at the American Round Bale Gin Plant in Houston with about $10,000 loss and animals driven from the scene.
In San Angelo Texas on March 1 Dr C C Young of the Russian church seeks to prospect 200 Slav families to form a new colony in this area. Nearby residents are urged to contact church officials for relocation details and potential housing support.
Daingerfield Texas observed the funeral of H. K. Babe Henderson on Tuesday with all business houses closing in tribute. The service drew local residents and business leaders to honor the longtime figure.
Valley View Texas March 1 fire swept through the Scranton restaurant gutting the structure and damaging several neighboring buildings. Fire units battled the blaze but the restaurant was destroyed and surrounding properties suffered fire and smoke damage.
Report from Denison dated March 1 notes rabbits are destroying thousands of fruit trees with many young orchards ruined and farmers alarmed by the damage.
Mrs Louisa Cody testified in North Platte Nebraska denying she ever attempted to poison a husband or used dragon's blood to gain control. The defense counters accusations by Buffalo Bill Cody in his petition for divorce. A note mentions a fire of five hundred tons of alfalfa near Roswell.
The Senate spent nearly the whole day and night debating the India appropriation bill. Debate covered sectarian school funding limits, tribal fund uses, and amendments on appeals in Choc taw and Chickasaw disputes. The bill passed after amendments on land, shipping, and water power provisions.
In San Francisco on March 1, Battling Nelson of Chicago defeated Young Corbett in a second meeting to earn a chance to challenge Britt for the world featherweight title. About 4000 to 5800 watched as Corbett faded after the ninth round, sponge tossed in by his seconds as Nelson pressed the attack leading to the decision.
Washington notes the president signed a resolution mandating the return of Civil War battle flags captured during the conflict. The action formalizes the restitution of flags tied to historic military units and commemorations.
Jefferson City report notes no shifts in the senatorial contest on Tuesday as campaigns maintain steady positions. Local observers expect potential developments closer to upcoming deadlines, with voters continuing to watch key endorsements and polling trends.
Austin March 1 The Fifty court adjourned to 2 PM after indicating juror N B Metz ill and unable to resume service. Prosecutors and defense could not agree on postponement and the case against Warren Moore and Dr W J Matthews was continued.
Senator McKamy of Dallas received a letter from United States District Attorney Wm H Atwell of Dallas. The note says the attorney general ordered Atwell to determine if a beef trust exists in his district and to gather all possible information. The report also notes a resignation related to the Moore case and a clerk in the lower house of the legislature.
Local authorities report fifty-seven barges and fifty-four coal boats trapped by river ice, with crews attempting to break the gorge and rescue the vessels before the ice reaches Pumpkin Patch where about $1,000,000 in Pittsburg coal is tied up. The steamer New South, held by ice since Feb 12, has broken free and is drifting downriver, last seen near Lawrenceburg Indiana. it is valued at $75,000.
A mob lynched a robbery suspect at Hazen Nevada in Churchill County after an alleged station robbery. The other accused fled into sage brush and was pursued toward Reno before details ended.
A fragmented extract hints at a domestic dispute in which a husband jokes about truth leaking out. The dialogue shows marital tensions and a belief that secrets will surface, reflecting a wary spouses dynamic and a playful but uneasy tone.
The London World comments on how travelers from Britain and America have perfected a dainty appearance as they cross streets, noting the paradox of looking attractive during an ordinarily unbecoming action.
J. W. Carter dies in Olusta Texas from injuries. Terrell Presbyterians plan to build a 10000 dollar edifice. More than a quarter of San Antonio suits are for divorce. Dr J W Smith, Ardmore physician, dies in St Louis. A St Louis government dyke costing 200000 dollars is demolished by ice. Run post office in Hidalgo County Texas robbed of 400 dollars and stamps.
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