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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
4
Dr William R Harper president of the University of Chicago arrived in New York en route to Lakewood for X ray treatment. He will be examined and treated as part of medical care.
Berlin reports the Russian emperor has set aside peace overtures and remains resolved to continue the war. Eastern army officers petition Nicholas to reject peace and insist on further displays of Russian valor despite recent retreats.
Information from Santoupu reports Russians retreating to Tie Pass defenses after abandoning their forward position on the Fan river. Japanese assault described as desperate and bloody with supplies burned before withdrawal. Paris reports Ludovic Nadeau reportedly alive after earlier death rumors and Little claimed prisoner at Mukden.
Two trains collided near Seventy second Street and Columbus Avenue injuring two main victims William Mc Clusky with a head wound and Edward C Frank with a knee fracture. Dozens more suffered minor injuries as passengers attacked the rear motor man amid fear and mob cries until police reserves restored order.
Six hundred Comanche Indians receive semi annual government money at Indian trading posts under Major James F. Randler. Each Indian gets 50 dollars with many more expected. total disbursement ranges from 75 900 to 100 000 dollars. A new act assigns Indian affairs lawsuits to district courts in the county where the Indians reside. justice and probate courts previously handled such matters.
The Texas and Pacific Railroad annual report shows gross earnings up by 338000 from the prior year and total receipts of 12433000. Expenses drop 174000, net profits rise 512000, and a surplus of 1271000 is noted, up 75000.
The Texas Supreme Court rules the Sixty-second district court covering Lamar Hunt and Delta counties is constitutional, rejecting Dallas Court of Appeals. The decision centers on legislative power to create district courts and jurisdiction over constitutionally contemplated matters. It also addresses one term per year limits and jury impaneling discretion.
Tyler Texas March 16 Hon Cone Johnson reports the court of civil appeals holds Tyler's contract with the Cotton Belt road valid and binding. If offices move a damage suit is planned. Supreme court action could alter this outcome.
The attorney general approves the charter of the Trelevant and Cochran Fire Insurance Company with headquarters in Dallas. Capital stock is set at 100000 dollars, subscribed by Dallas capitalists.
Marshall Texas March 16 Mike Mc Donough long time roadmaster for the International and Great Northern railway at Palestine is dead here after a lengthy service with the company.
Union Pacific Railroad launches a seed corn special train across Nebraska for three days traveling on the main line and branches. University of Nebraska professors accompany the train delivering lectures in principal towns under Professor T. L. Lyon’s direction. The event is complimentary to farmers with planned benefits from each stop.
A dispatch from Petersburgh Tennessee reports the Bank of Petersburgh state institution entered by burglars. About seven thousand dollars stolen after the steel vault was blown open and wrecked. The strong box emptied as the thieves escaped.
Shreveport on March 16 reports Thomas Sawyer an older man jailed on a Texarkana warrant for selling mortgaged property was released after District Judge T F Bell ruled the charge could not constitute a state offense.
New York dispatch notes slight but undulatory earthquake shocks felt in Naples as reported by Herald correspondent.
A black wolf was captured alive near Frederick Oklahoma. Texas Southern railroad gains three locomotives. Hundreds of dozens of Texas eggs ship out. Trains to run Brownsville to Linton April. Wapanucka J T votes 8000 school bonds. Two NYSE seats sell for 83000 each. Over 100000 distributed at South McAlester to Choctaws. Frank Mason robbed of 38 dollars in Dallas. Bank of Coldwater Oklahoma capital 10000 new. Simon H Woods Choctaw leader dead. W R Kerr dies from gas in oil tank at Humble Texas. Rail route Enid to Gugnon Oklahoma to be built. Chisum horse dies of hydrophobia. Southern Cotton Assn president speaks in Galveston. Mayor Morton runs Muskogee car. N Haskell conductor. Ernest Neeley convict for Cache post office robbery one year and 360 days. General F D Baldwin to command Southwestern division in Oklahoma City. Bert Kildad struck by whip load concussion. Clyde Ratliff arrested. Walter Williams life term for killing Charles Webster.
In the Tabernacle Waco 2500 persons attended the Woodmen convention. After electing EB. D. Hen ry of San Antonio head consul John K. Stieler Jr. of Waco head adviser and J. W. Blake of Dallas head banker, officers included Harry Bloodworth Clarksville head clerk Joe Werbert San Angelo head escort Henry Sloeneker Plain view head sentry William M. Spence Honey Grove head watchman and Emma F. Manchester supreme guardian addressed the Women's Circle.
The Woodmen of the World convention in Oklahoma City ended with a banquet and Muskogee chosen for the next meeting site. Elected officials include Ardmore’s N. Morgan as head consul, Bennington’s J. Goff as head escort, Blackwell’s L. A. Shaw as head banker, El Reno’s D. Munnell as head clerk, Tishomingo’s B. G. Jones as head watchman, Spiro’s R. Scargill as head secretary and treasurer, plus several managers from Altus Chickasha Caddo Wynnewood and Byron.
Four men entered the Helena State bank in Woods County Oklahoma near Srid and detonated nitro glycerine. The blast ruined the safe but only the outer door was blown off and the robbers were frightened away. two suspects were later caught.
Comanche March 16 Elder Pr M White former pastor of the church departed from his long service in the congregation ending a notable era of ministry and community leadership.
A local Methodist Church member was killed when a dugout on his farm thirteen miles northwest of town caved in. Family members nearby escaped unharmed. The accident occurred in a rural area and authorities began investigations into the cause.
Honolulu reports detectives from San Francisco, arriving to probe Mrs. Stanford's death, are expected to act likely along criminal lines. Authorities refuse to discuss Professor Jordan's view that strychnine was not involved, hinting a murder charge may be filed pending further evidence.
Fort Smith March 16 A coach carrying about a dozen passengers on the Arkansas Western railroad ran down an incline during a switch near Waldron and struck a main line train with great force. D C Cowling Rogers Ark was fatally injured after being hurled against a stove and died shortly after. John D Preiss of Wister I T was seriously injured and several others suffered minor injuries.
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