Bryan Daily Eagle Versus National Headlines In May 1908
In Bryan Texas the Daily Eagle notes national and local issues. Mentions of Bertrand Adone predicting brewer cleanups, George J. Gould forecasts prosperity, prohibition stance asks candidates to define positions, Dr Koch microbes, Philippine salary cuts, Beaumont Enterprise praise, Ohio Democrats endorse Bryan, Japan and China tensions, navy expansion, Diaz and Mexico stability, American capital control, Angelina County ignorance case, Taft Win in Louisville, and W J Bryan’s Christmas lecture on The Prince of Peace to be widely distributed via phonograph records.
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W. J. Bryan
the Prince of Peace
Window shade and cloth sale note with prices
A damaged classified item note lists 25c window shade cloth 12 1 2c 20c oil cloth and 10c price, attributed to W. J. Coulter.
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W. J. Coulter
Chicago withdraws from all oratorical contests
The University of Chicago withdraws from all contests with other schools citing judges favor flowery speech over natural expression. The note recalls a Southern preacher described by Aunt Maria as preaching as if less talkin. Primary results from Galveston News show Bailey leading Johnson with 21 211 margin. Houston Post cites a larger Fort Worth ticket lead but notes exact figures are unavailable.
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University of Chicago
Maria
Galveston News
Bailey
Johnson
Houston Post
Fort Worth
Irrigated Lands Opened to Entry in Sun River District
Helena Mont May 7 government fixed date for irrigation project inaugurating water into canals to reclaim about 17000 acres of land Entryable tracts include forty eighty acre parcels with a grazing area back of irrigated land under homestead law Each entryman may take up to 160 acres total Price set at 30 per acre plus 50 cents annual water charge Construction costs to be paid in ten annual installments of 3 per acre.
Civil Service Merits Discussed At Chicago Conference
The third biennial convention of the national assembly of civil service commissioners opened in Chicago for a two day session. Attending bodies include the United States civil service commission and state and municipal commissions from New York Massachusetts Illinois Wisconsin Colorado and cities such as Buffalo New Haven Milwaukee and Troy.
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Chicago
National Assembly of Civil Service Commissioners
United States Civil Service Commission
State Commissions
New York Massachusets
Illinois
Wisconsin
Colorado
Municipal Commissions
New York
Buffalo
New Haven
Milwaukee
Troy
United States
Absurd “scientific fact” on rainfall explained
The quoted claim says a fourteen foot sea layer is lifted to clouds and returns as rain. If true Earth’s land would receive about forty two feet of rain annually given water-to-land area ratio, a nonsensical conclusion.
Two 5 room cottages with land and outbuildings for sale
Two good five room cottages with barn and well water on 142 by 115 feet of ground offered separately at a bargain. Also 138 acres on Lamar street with a good house and necessary outbuildings. Phone 267 or see W A Dodson, 132.
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Lamar Street
W. A. Dodson
Bandits Kill Messenger Aboard Denver Rio Grande Train
On Denver and Rio Grande Train No. 4 at Castle Rock train robbers shot and killed Ex press Messenger Charles H. Wright, 60, of the Globe Express. They seized keys to a small safe and stole under $100 in contents, tampered with the large main safe but could not enter it. Wright's body was found on arrival in Denver.
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Denver
Denver and Rio Grande
Castle Rock
Charles H. Wright
Globe Express Company
Protest Too Late Objected to Booker T Washington
Secret meeting of the Alabama International Sunday School association executive committee protested Booker T Washington as a Louisville speaker. The protest came too late and Washington remains on the program. His presence is expected to affect Alabama attendance.
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Alabama International Sunday School Association
Booker T. Washington
Louisville
Washington
Alabama
Fire Loss Grows After Canal Street Blaze
New Orleans report shows the Dreyfus company building next to the Hansell Stevens stores rekindled fire twelve hours after the main blaze began on Canal street. The Dreyfus dry goods stock was destroyed by 10 o clock, raising total losses to about 500000 to 600000 dollars.
Matrimonial Ad Lured Victims to Death
A Chicago May 7 report reproduces Mrs. Guinness' matrimonial ad used to lure victims. It describes a comely widow owning a Laporte county Indiana farm seeking a well provided gentleman and requires personal visits after initial contact. The item notes victims were drawn to their deaths through this scheme.
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Chicago
Laporte County
Indiana
Methodist Sunday School Picnic Near Bryan
Attendees meet at 8 and 8:30 at the Methodist church and transport will be provided for those without conveyance. The picnic is four and a half miles from Bryan on Carter's Creek toward the Bd Johnson place with a fine grove and fishing hole. Dinner, amusements, and a carefree time for all are planned.
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Methodist Church
Bryan
Carter’s Creek
Johnson Place
Veteran officer Major C. P. Chaffee dies at 79 in Kansas City
Kansas City reports the death of Major C. P. Chaffee a former Confederate Army officer and brother of Lt General Adna R. Chaffee US Army. He retired in Los Angeles and died at his home from kidney trouble at age seventy nine.
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Kansas City
C. P Chaffee
Adna R. Chaffee
United States Army
Los Angeles
Potter Found Dead in San Angelo Texas
W. S. Potter was discovered dead in San Angelo Texas authorities reported the death as a collapse or sudden ailment. Further details were not immediately released by the sheriff or coroner.
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W. S. Potter
San Angelo
Tex
Quick Meal Stove Claim Signals Kitchen Revolution
A promotional blurb describes the Quick Meal Stove as safe economical and easy to operate. It claims the stove replaces wood or coal cooking with faster cheaper reliable performance transforming kitchen labor into a pleasant pastime.
Local Farm Supply Ad Promises Value and Wide Stock
We are better prepared than ever to supply your wants for lany thing in our line and invite your patronage. We have on hand choice Alfalfa Hay, North Texas Hay, White Wolf Stock Food,Etc. One sack of our stock food will go as far as two sacks of bran, and it cost no more. Phone 251, HARDER & BUCKHAULTS.
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North Texas
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E. J. Fountain
The
Daily Eagle
Postoffice
Texas
Carnes & Wallace
Bryan, Texas
Bertrand Adone
George J. Gould
Dr. Koch
Phillippine Assembly
Stringfellow
Islands
Beaumont Enterprise
Tedesih
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Johnson Bomers
Minnesota
East
China
Japan
Mexico
Diaz
Republic
Angelina County
Lufkin
the Times
Fairbanks
Kentucky
Taft
Emmel & Maloney
Gause
Montgomery, Ala
Major Chaffee No More
Cole: Hardware Co
First National Bank
State of
MO. M. Lawrence & CO
Bryan Ice CO
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