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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
2
In San Francisco on May 1 the general municipal committee heard Mayor Schmitz claim the city faced a food shortage despite an impression of ample supply. The remark sparked consternation and debate about distribution and stock levels.
Mayor Schmitz warned that despite 700 carloads distributed since April 18, only 180 more cars were en route. Officials fear the city may soon be worse off than a week ago if national reports of ample supplies circulate.
A nine year old girl, daughter of German farmer John Stifka of Sunnyside south of Hempstead, escaped injury after an attempt at criminal assault by a Negro farm hand. Officers traced the suspect to a rail departure and mounted a search, but he had fled the county.
Cleveland May 1 H C Rouse who died here Monday of pneumonia in early life was largely interested in the See details of his extensive business involvement across at least twenty five companies with ties to the region and era.
The obituary notes a Chicago Saloon man who joined the Syndicate behind the Chicago Milwaukee and Minneapolis railway in 1885. He then aligned with John D. Rockefeller in rail interests and represented him on multiple boards. At death he chaired or served as director in at least twenty five transportation companies and belonged to Union Country club and five New York clubs.
Report notes Miss Lena Rogers daughter of Rudolph Rogers was criminally assaulted by Gabriel Battile a Black man in Richmond on Monday. Battile jailed as community unrest and militia guards surrounded the jail overnight.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad has sold its stock in Consolidated Coal company as an initial ICC investigation result. In San Antonio a jail inmate named Jack White who was held for the murder of P. H. Pond died in his cell after convulsions following a water intake.
A House resolution introduced by Representative W. R. Hearst of New York requests 2.5 million dollars in extra funds for California earthquake and fire sufferers. The measure was brought to the floor on Monday in Washington.
Lee Huddle Stone general manager of the Rusk Lumber company was bitten by a venomous snake on his back gallery He may lose a foot.
Athens measures progress as Americans win the majority of events. The Greeks, Swedes, and English follow, with U.S. competitors praised for breadth and depth. The defeated athletes seek solace in American numerical superiority across events.
On May 1 the International Longshoremen union led a complete walkout at Lake Carriers' Association ports. In Cleveland 4000 workers are affected as tugs lie idle and no ore coal or grain moves. The strike spreads to Lake Erie ports with 600 dock laborers idle and rail coal traffic halted. If lasting a month, an estimated 380000 Cleveland workers could lose work.
Chicago May 1 Lake freight traffic stalls as vessel owners offer no effort to shift craft. They claim they will move when ready. The strike centers on South Chicago mills of Illinois Steel, a United States Steel unit, with several ships fleeing before the order. Passenger boats out of Chicago remain unaffected so far.
May Day protests sweep New England with carpenters striking in Lawrence and nearby towns seeking eight hours at $3. In Lynn about 200 machinists demand a nine hour day with a half holiday on Saturday, with other trades idle. Unrest also reported in Capinn Granite district Black Stone valley and Fall River construction sectors.
Warsaw on May 1 reports three policemen dead after a Monday night clash. By Tuesday afternoon no May Day outbreaks occurred as rain kept residents indoors and shops closed while troops patrolled the city.
The Tenth regiment of Pennsylvania, stationed in San Francisco during the Spanish American War, sent $10 000 to the relief committee. In a note the officers praised the city for its hospitality and said the donation shown as a token of appreciation would aid the city’s relief efforts.
At midnight Monday the Great Lakes marine strike began on orders from the Longshoremen's union chief. Tugmen were not notified and continued work. Those subject to strike orders included union mates firemen and oilers.
Federal court is in session at Vinita. Four hundred Indianapolis carpenters are on strike. Thirty four union bakers strike in Houston. Large structures rise at San Angelo. Jack Brandon injured by train in Texarkana losing an arm. Tulsa Evening World to switch to morning edition after the 15th. Twin City Shoe Co in Texarkana assigns liabilities at 11000 with assets of 9000.
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