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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
2
The San Marcos Valley interurban electric railroad has been chartered. The piece notes fare bells and a call for fares as it previews the railway venture amid a broader Chicago strike situation referenced as nearing the Warsaw stage and potentially discrediting Russia.
The Bryan Eagle urges Bryan city and other investors to consider building an electric interurban line to College Station. The writer argues the A M College and Bryan are fixtures with long-term value, suggesting patience over immediate returns and envisioning future stock growth over decades. May 4, Bryan.
Dr. J. B. Cranfill has compromised the suits brought by Rev. 8. A. Hayden, paying all costs. The payment settles the litigation between the parties.
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the Nan Patterson case for a second time. Patterson, an actress, remains under engagement to star in court proceedings while the trial continues.
Stanley Watson, an industrious Houston & Texas Central railroad agent, tours the North to meet commission merchants and introduce Texas vegetable and truck crops. He plans to visit major cities including New York, then return west and northwest to drum up buyers and shipping for Texas produce. The trip highlights railroads assisting farmers by linking land development to markets.
Sam M Winters, a loyal ally of the pro enter prise movement, urges Bryan to back the road project. He pledges full effort and finances from local property owners to ensure the enterprise succeeds, and notes Mayor R H Harrison’s belief in the project.
At 2:20 p m Thursday the jury failed to agree on the murder case of Miss Patterson after hearing testimony about clothing and a skeleton exhibit. She fainted in court when the verdict was announced and was treated by counsel and attendants. Recorder Goff urged the foreman to reconsider as the district attorney signaled a probable nontrial and potential release or quashing of the indictment.
President James Alexander of the Equitable Life Assurance Society issued a statement denying reports that anyone has been asked to succeed him. He said he was elected by the board and will not resign, warning that unauthorized rumors are circulated for a purpose.
Dr. Harrison urges immediate action on a town forwarder road claiming benefits for every business and professional person. He asserts the road will transform Bryan, turning an old town into a near new one as contractor EL Lewis backs the project highlighting support from builders and workers.
A local leader pledges strong support for a new Presbyterian church and a railway link with the College, stating unwavering commitment and willingness to sacrifice for the enterprise. The quote emphasizes the community's urgency and personal resolve to advance the project.
B H Norwood voices support for a new enterprise, arguing it will draw residents to the town, replace lost distant trade, and bolster the community’s future. He calls for united effort to ensure the venture succeeds.
Muskogee May 4 The Indian Territory Sunday School convention selected Atoka as next meeting place The proposition to merge the Indian Territory and Oklahoma Associations was voted down Officers elected President R D Dowe Muskogee recording secretary D M Morris Vinita treasurer A M Young Muskogee executive board George J McClure Coalgate G T Rails Atoka W T Jacobs Muskogee J E Perrishing Vinita Thomas Lane Muskogee Delegate to International Sunday School convention E Stretch Vinita alternate D M Marrs Vinita
Grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias elected officers in Muskogee on May 4 with M W Murray as past grand chancellor and D H Linebaugh of Atoka named grand chancellor. Other officers include T P Long of Duncan as grand vice chancellor and W W Loss of Tahlequah as grand prelate, plus H L Landers of Webbers Falls as keeper of records and seal and Jerry McKenna of Poteau as grand master of exchequer.
H. G. Rhodes advocates for the Bryan College railroad, arguing it would bring significant benefits to Bryan and urging efforts to induce construction by a capable party.
A speaker voices strong backing for the railway to the College, promising wholehearted advocacy and urging others to quote him as a supporter. The quote reflects steady enthusiasm for the project.
A local advocate urges the town to proceed with acquiring the enterprise, arguing it will be highly valuable to Bryan and can be achieved. The speaker expresses strong support and belief in the feasibility of the project.
Notice mentions a shooting this afternoon in the northwestern part of town and urges readiness. It also notes R. O. Killough of Wheelock was in the city yesterday.
Texas League results Dallas 13 Fort Worth 9 Corsicana 2 Austin 0 Waco 6 Temple 5. South Texas Galveston 6 Beaumont 3 San Antonio 5 Houston 2. Pe North Texas Paris 11 Texarkana 7 Clarksville 4 Greenville 3. Southern Montgomery 3 Birmingham 2 Atlanta 5 Nashville 4. National League standings St Louis 5 Pittsburg 4 Brooklyn 13 Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 3 Chicago 2 New York 16 Boston 3.
Scores show Cleveland 3 Chicago 0 New York 3 Boston 2 Washington 5 Philadelphia 4 across eleven innings Detroit 7 St Louis 5. The brief items reflect a busy baseball schedule with multiple matchups and outcomes.
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