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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
2
Mr Carter launches four photography schools to teach free how to take and finish good Kodak pictures. Eastman Kodak supplies offered at one price to aid success. Free lessons for amateurs from 9 to 10 a m with no set day.
The city council in a called session with Mayor Butler presiding approved next Friday May 11 as the hearing date on charges of incompetency and misconduct against City Secretary C M Spell. Spell was served with the charges as lawyers for both sides were named. An ordinance regulating automobile speed was planned for action at the next regular meeting. A committee was appointed to arrange painting the Carnegie library roof.
The city school board met last night and re elected Sept. T. Minter for the coming year. Teacher elections were postponed for two weeks. West Side school building acceptance was postponed until Architect C. H. Page arrives, expected in about ten days.
E. J. Jenkins of Bryan Texas sends a May 3 1906 letter praising the fire department for prompt response and excellent service in protecting his property. A $10.00 check accompanies the note and adds to the firemen's monument fund, which totals $79.00.
The American Book and Bible house of Philadelphia will place an agent in Bryan to sell a newly forthcoming book. The volume is described as handsomely bound and profusely illustrated.
E J Jenkins offers Hyomei, a catarrh cure by inhaled medicated air, with a stated no cure no pay guarantee for Bryan readers. The outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles at 50 cents each, and Jenkins promises a refund if the cure is not achieved when used as directed.
San Francisco weighs ad plans for city restoration as committees remain cautious. The fire-ravaged area sees broader cleanup, bank reopenings, retail permits rising to 500, and street widening urged by City Engineer Woodward. General Greely warns only eleven days of rations remain for relief.
Senate conferees note an agreement on court review of interstate commerce commission actions. Senator Allison to offer an amendment granting circuit court jurisdiction to hear challenges. Long Aldrich and Crane supported the measure and the compromise satisfies Roosevelt, clearing path for rapid passage.
Senator Culberson was invited to deliver the commencement address at the University of Alabama and to speak at the North Carolina Bar association next month. Pressing congressional duties prevented acceptance. He is Alabama born and wished to meet Tar Heel lawyers in North Carolina.
About 300 Texas posts members of the Travelers' Protective Association gathered in Houston. Delegates marched from the Rice hotel to Turner hall, where City Attorney Wilson welcomed them and President Boldt spoke. Reports praised a record year. Co. V. Holland earned a medal for recruiting the most members.
A formal inquiry will be held next month in Lexington regarding the alleged administration of mercury to Lou Dillon. The event is scheduled for May with officials from New York leading the investigation.
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