Homeward plan amid yellow fever at Panama Canal Zone
Cravupe D. Stanley writes from Culebra Canal Zone Panama describing quarantine and harsh conditions for workers. He plans to return home March 6 with Mal Brogdon, mentions smuggling out on a tramp steamer and fears for clerks and stenographers. He notes New York recruits failing to unload and prefers secure, comfortable work in the United States. User wants to back home with three hot meals and a soft bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
United States
Mal Brogdon
New York
Iremain
Cravupe D
Stanley
Culebra
Canal Zone
Why NOT THE A. M. CADETS for Roosevelt visit
The Eagle suggests the A. M. College cadets at Austin join the April 7 reception for President Roosevelt. Cadets, tied to National military, high reputation, with a U.S. army officer commandant and a strong band, could honor the state capital and promote the college. Also notices of church services at First Methodist Church with Rev. I. Z. T. Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
A. & M. College
Austin
Roosevelt
South
U.S. Army
First Methodist Church
I. F. Betts
R. O. Allen
Society
Jesus
Emmaus
I. Z. T. Morris
Fort Worth
Panama Canal era letter from Wey to readers
A Panama Canal era letter from Wey describes relocation from Beaumont to Colon and Panama City, then to Culebra. He notes harsh housing, rugged work on steam shovels and locomotives, hostile native crews, and a damp climate with looming yellow fever.
The Library Contest Seeks Public Vote on Gift Library
Bryan lodges and several institutions including O W A O U W K O T M K of Bryan A and C Institute, Bryan Graded School, Allen Academy, Villa Maria Academy, and other groups seek votes for the gift library. Friends of each institution urged to favor their organization. details appear in another advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Lodges
Bryan A. and C. Institute
Bryan Graded School
Allen Academy
Villa Maria Academy
Bryan City Election Ordinance Adopts April Ballot
The Bryan City Council enacts an election for city officers Marshal Secretary and three council members to be held at City Hall on the first Tuesday in April. The presiding officer will appoint staff, election governed by charter ordinances and state law. Adopted January 17, 1905. C. M. Spell Nip H. Harrison April 4 8 B Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
C. M. Spell
H. Harrison
For Sale Cheap Two-Story House And Ten Lots
For a few days only a two-story residence on the east side near the Methodist church is for sale. Also ten lots, one full block, in the northern part of town, in front of Mrs. A. M. Rhodes’s residence. Apply to 86 V. B. Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Rhodes
V. B. Hudson
Houston unveils Dick Dowling monument sale dates set
H. and T. C. Bates announce March 16 sale and March 17 morning train for unveiling a Dick Dowling monument in Houston. Hillsboro and Waco sales follow for Y M C A and W O W sessions March 17 18 and March 13 14 with ticket sales. Second class Colonist tickets to California Arizona and New Mexico promotions run March 1 to May 15 at $25.00 through agent W. B. Wilson.
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Houston
Dick Dowling
Hillsboro
Waco Acct
W. O
Notice of seized light bay mare pony in Bryan city limits
In Bryan city limits a light bay mare pony about 14 to 15 hands tall and 6 to 7 years old is in the city pound. No brands visible, small white forehead spot. If not called for and charges paid, it will be sold in 10 days in front of City Hall per law. Dated March 7, 1905. T. P. Boyett City Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
City Hall
T. P. Boyett
Free Moving Pictures Returns Tonight for Twelve Nights
Inclement weather paused the free moving picture shows, but tonight the city again hosts the best free road entertainment. If weather allows, program runs for twelve nights offering the public a premier moving picture experience.
Hyomei touted as cure for chronic catarrh
A Putnam letter recounts severe nightly choking from catarrh healed by Hyomei. The writer claims five daily uses, a complete outfit for one dollar, with life lasting inhaler and 50 cent refills. Bryan vendors guarantee refunds if no improvement.
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Sirs
Thos
Finchan
Putnam
Conn
Bryan
Hyomei
E. J. Jenkins
Brazos County Raises Funds for New Orleans Cotton Convention
Brazos County delegates J. H. White and F. A. Capps paid $45.75 for two delegates to the New Orleans Cotton Convention. $12.00 was reimbursed, leaving $33.75 unpaid. The Eagle and the Pilot urge collections from many supporters, accepting small sums to close the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
New Orleans
Newrleans Cotton
J. H. White
F. A.capps
Eagle
Pilot
Eagle Office
Pilot Office
Bryan Eagle
Brazos
R. J. Swancoke
Advertising That Brings Results
Advertising rates on moving picture screen offered by FE J Lamkin at Parks Waldrop's. Judge J Scott returned to Franklin to spend weekend, District Attorney Ralston went back to Cameron. Court adjourned until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lamkin
Parks & Waldrop’s
J. ©. Scott
Franklin
Ralston
Cameron
Trains Halted Westwide by Floods Swell Streams
Heavy rains in the west swell streams along the Santa Fe Pacific and Rio Grande divisions. The Big Blue and Cabrera dams on the Rio San Jose have failed. The Rio Puerco bridge is severely damaged and the Rio Grande track near Lasoya washed out. Five hundred Indians and Mexicans work to save the bridge and reopen lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Pacific
Rio Grande
Rio San Jose
Cabrera
Rio Puerco
Rio Puerce
Lasoya
Seven Years Over Century: Baltimore Woman Dies at 107
Mrs. Nancy Kelly, Baltimore’s oldest white resident, dies at 107. Her eldest son is 72 and youngest daughter 63. She lived in the same house for nearly 50 years and leaves ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nancy Kelly
Maryland
Two Negroes Hanged in Birmingham Alabama
In Birmingham Alabama on March 10 Alex Robertson and Jud Braham two Black men were executed by hanging after being convicted of murder. Both were reported as negroes by the local dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Alex, Robertson
Jud Braham
Grayson County Ginned 9168 Bales of Cotton This Season
News in brief reports Grayson county ginned 9168 bales of cotton in the past season. Indications point to large grain crops in Oklahoma and Indiana Territory. McKinney stops pursuing Presbyterian university. Anadarko Oklahoma begins a $40,000 courthouse and $15,000 jail project. Molliton McLoud Building at Tishomingo I T burned, about 5000 loss. Sir Henry Urving the actor to tour the United States for twenty weeks.
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Grayson County
Oklahoma
Indiana
McKinney
Presbyterian University
Anadarko
Okla
Molliton-McLoud
Tishomingo
I. T
Sir Henry Urving
United States
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Ustlers
Morning
Connelly & Carnes
Panama Canal
Stanley and
Wey
Y Fork
Washington, D. C
D. I. Murphy
Isthmian Canal Commission
Beaumont
Galveston
Colon
Ellis
United Fruit Co
Panama City
Canal
Wallace
Turner
Rogers
Porter
Hinkley
The
E. & M. Pharmacy
SUMMEL &@ MALONE
Library Contest
City of
T. C. Bates
BIC
Stacy Adams
Oxfords
Regent
Hunter
Chatham
Connecticut
Norwoods
West
Daly
Stlas B. Johnson Parker
Montreal
E. Rohde Preprietor
Sayx
Cole Hardware Company
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