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Readable fragments describe a local business notice or notice of contract work. Details are unclear but reference a project tied to a person named Burt and a stair construction or repair.
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
4
Readable fragments describe a local business notice or notice of contract work. Details are unclear but reference a project tied to a person named Burt and a stair construction or repair.
The Cattle Raisers Association of Texas held its twenty-eighth annual convention in Fort Worth with full attendance. Leaders praised cattle interests and freight-rate reforms, welcomed delegates, and announced Dallas as next year’s meeting site. The fat stock show drew top animals and student observers while finances showed receipts of $64,302.84 against $66,123.19 expenditures.
In Austin on March 22 the house completed the third reading of Hancock's anti-pool room bill after an amendment to ban betting on horse races within race days and venues was voted down 58 to 47, final passage 67 to 40. Senate actions included passing various bills on corporate limits and school access, with the free conference report adopting a sale of school and university lands for railroad and townsite purposes.
Fire destroyed the harness and collar factory of Brandon and Delaperriere in Hoschton near Gainesville. The plant was valued at 125000 to 150000 dollars with about 100000 dollars of insurance.
The Texas Senate approved Senator Looney's corporation bill finalizing it. It taxes any company doing business in Texas that discriminates between state regions to stifle competition, voids its charter, and fines it 500 dollars. Also noted the death of Judge D A McFall and other House actions. The United Development Co of Dallas with 100000 capital was chartered for growing and selling produce.
The Texas Railroad Commission hearing on cotton shipment tariffs, rules, and rates drew a packed room in Austin on Wednesday. Testimony covered statewide movement, with debate over HoustonGalveston differentials and a proposed maximum rate of 54 cents per 100 pounds to Galveston and a railroad compression rate, opposed by some and approved by others.
Reports from Dallas indicate W. R. Hearst considers launching a daily paper there in connection with his newspaper chain. Hon. C. A. Walsh is examining the Dallas site with a view to locating the new publication. Hearst reportedly favors Dallas or Kansas City for the venture. Fort Worth reports note the Texas Shorthorn Breeders' association reelected officers, with Joseph F. Green as president and H. C. Holloway as vice president. Also listed are J. F. Hovenkamp as secretary and treasurer and several Fort Worth executives. Senator Bailey gave an address.
Lexington report claims a group including Dr Cox and Jim Cockrill faced a planned shooting in a courthouse as part of a mob order tied to James Hargis during Tom Cockrill's trial for killing Ben Hargis. White testified he refused and returned the pistol amid threats to use him as a witness. Other items note bond for Charles F. Kelley over perjury in municipal boodling, and Griscom’s sea disappearance story.
God Conditions at Wheeling Are Much Better Than Were Expected. Floods in Wheeling West Virginia on March 22 caused less damage than usual due to warnings and preparatory actions by industries, households, and residents. Portions of the island east of Wheeling and Benwood were inundated and probably 500 families were affected.
Indianapolis reports Thomas Taggart, Democratic national committee chair, telegraphed congratulations to H. B. New on his appointment as acting chairman of the Republican national committee. Taggart praised the selection and sent warm wishes from Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis.
In Hillsboro Texas on March 22 the state committee reported on the Y M C A secretaries’ work and urged loyal support. The committee was re elected. J G Reeves of Fort Worth announced Bell's Branch on the International and Great Northern five miles from Italy as permanent location for the Texas training school. Dr Ira Landreth spoke on the Y M C A as a power in developing ideal manhood. State Secretary Lewis led farewell services.
In Brockton Massachusetts on March 22 the search of the R B Grover company shoe factory ruins ended after fifty seven hours with fifty seven bodies recovered. Police list shows fifty five recovered fourteen identified forty five missing and two eighty three reported escaped. An inquest will be held soon as relief funds are being raised by workers in related trades for bereaved families.
A can of gun powder exploded near Kenner ten miles from New Orleans on the Illinois Central. Fire from a hot box halted the train as water buckets were fetched. Brakeman R. C. Young of McComb was killed instantly and other crew members were injured. Four freight cars shattered and fourteen derailed. a fifty by twenty foot crater was created and later wrestled.
The remains of Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford arrived aboard the Alameda from Honolulu. David Starr Jordan and Timothy Hopkins led the escort. detectives Reynolds and Callahan accompanied the party. The casket was sent to Palo Alto for a funeral service Friday at the memorial chapel of Janet Stanford University.
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