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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1903
Page
2
In Bryan Texas on March 29 1908 the International Great Northern railroad workers receive a 12 to 15 percent wage increase. A bill to permit betting on horse races at fair grounds has been introduced and reported favorably.
Only eleven men who had paid their poll tax and were able to serve on the jury were found in Starr county.
Judge Kittrell asserts honest and intelligent men must protect the jury system by avoiding service risks, urging participation to uphold fair trials. He argues civic duty preserves the integrity of legal proceedings and public trust.
A reporter saw a local merchant present a long row of buckets on boxes of eggs yesterday. Many sellers were newcomers learning the money value of the goods, indicating broader interest despite modest attendance.
Hobgood's Parlors at Mrs. C. 2 hosts a millinery display from 8:30 a m to April 6 p m. The showcase features Parisian style hats and headwear with pattern hats and home creations praised for beauty and taste. A treat awaits visitors.
An ad snippet offers spring suits from Webb Bros claiming to fit non Indians with a provocative line about attire and identity. It references six nine nine through Webb Bros.
The Eagle welcomes social and club items for publication in Sunday editions. Submissions may be mailed, called in, or phoned to reporters. Items should arrive Friday for Sunday inclusion. late items may be used if space allows Saturday forenoon.
Members gathered for readings from Shakespeare and Burns with Mrs Haswell and Mrs Buchanan presenting quarrel scene from Anthony and Cleopatra. The group also enjoyed readings from Richard II and music talks led by Miss Boatwright, with cordial visits from Mrs Crawford of Wisconsin and many local guests.
Professor H. H. Harrington visits natives in Waco for a few days. Professor W. D. Gibbs and wife attended the Houston performance of Audrey this week. Sam Harlan and Platt attend baseball games in Austin. Mrs. Kate Upson of Houston returns home after visiting Mrs. J. G. Harrison. Mrs. T. D. Dobbs of Austin guests of Mrs. D. F. Houston recently. Miss Elma Harbers returns to Bryan from a campus visit. The College Musical Club met with re.
A list of guests including A G Anderson Dallas C H Gauss Chicago W PT Gaston Atlanta A M McSwean Cameron FE D Brown Temple N W Stephens Mart B KE Heberd Waco W L Thompson Chicago Jac E Green Beaumont K Randolph Denison WM Brook Dallas E B Goff St Louis CENTRAL James Stewart OP Seale Kurten Win Fitzgerald J B Laski Martin D Adams Houston TUCKER P B Wright and son Mart NE Iglehart P W Wright
Sept G A Taft announces Wells Fargo will transport free of charge any boxes sent by United Daughters of the Confederacy chapters to a Confederate Bazaar in Richmond Virginia around April 15. Funds raised support the Confederate museum endowment and the monument completion.
The Bryan City Council adopts an ordinance calling an election for marshal secretary and three council members to be held at city hall on the first Tuesday in April the 7th. The presiding officer and appointees will conduct the vote under the city charter ordinances and state election laws. Signed February 28 1903 by Mayor ay R H Harrison M Spell B C Mayor.
The Eagle announces A. L. Dunnica as a candidate for City Secretary and A. M. Spell for re election to the office at the upcoming Bryan city election in April.
W. J. Roberts runs for City Marshal of Bryan and T. P. Boyett seeks the post as the Eagle notes candidates for the April city election. Co. Shelburne is listed as authorized to act.
The Eagle 18 named J Priddy as a candidate for alderman of Bryan in the upcoming April city election subject to voters. The notice signals Priddy as a hopeful for the city council and the race upcoming in Bryan.
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