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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
2
The note urges aid to secure an electric railroad for Bryan and mentions graves being dug in Panama. It records the death of R. R. West, deputy auditor of the canal zone, from yellow fever and comments on avoiding a Russo Japanese conflict as European powers remain cautious.
The Elks army at Fort Worth contemplates moving on Chicago to settle the strike, signaling possible action beyond Texas. The idea reflects a broader sentiment of cross‑country effort to resolve labor tensions.
Garfield probes possible Standard Oil involvement in Texas oil business, warning of potential uncovering of details if careless.
Sam Fountain of the University of Illinois tops his class in architecture with works exhibited in Chicago and a requested publication in Engineering World. Tom Fountain of Cornell University earns high honors in civil engineering and is chosen as one of twelve commencement speakers in an all engineering student group.
J P Parks Jr of Bryan married Sherman native Lucy Largent in a quiet noon ceremony in McKinney Texas. The groom, a seasoned traveling salesman, and the bride, daughter of J L Sargent, will likely reside in Dallas after visiting St Louis Planters Hotel en route to Bryan.
Mr. J. W. Freeman, a telegraph operator for the I. & G. N. railroad, died Monday afternoon in Mineral Wells Texas after a three month illness. A Reagan Falls county native aged 32, he came to Bryan from Nevada Missouri last fall and had been in Palestine hospital after leaving work two months ago. He had visited Wootan Wells and Mineral Wells seeking improvement.
Austin action on a general election bill with committee divisions over nomination methods. Majority favor county level control for conventions or primaries and oppose compulsory primaries. Minority pushes for compulsory uniform primaries or centralized nomination control by state, district, and county committees. Terrell offers compromise. House debates state bank bill without action.
Mrs. J. E. Olive, a prominent Bastrop resident, was killed by clothes catching fire from a match while alone at home. She ran to the yard where neighbors saw her, but her clothing burned away and she died after about four hours.
Heavy rains across Texas cause crop damage and replanting needs. Streams breach banks in many areas. In Tyler trains halted as washouts on the Sabine River disrupt service between here and International and Great Northern lines.
An extensive washout on the Texas and New Orleans railroad at Lake Creek three miles north of Mohank Texas delayed all trains about twelve hours.
In Whitewright Texas on May 9, Dr J F Spindle was bitten on the wrist by his horse which later died in convulsions. The illness is declared to be hydrophobia.
The obituary notes Mr Freeman’s decline despite moments of improvement. A Baptist church member and participant in the Woodmen of the World and the Order of Railway Telegraphers, he was described as a thorough, reliable, energetic gentleman. He leaves a wife and three young sons plus relatives, including a brother at his death. The family moved the body to Rosse for burial, with Mrs Freeman and children traveling there Monday night.
In Guthrie on May 9 Noah Wickham, superintendent of the Oklahoma and Indian Territory Children's Home Society, was fined $5 and costs for disturbing the peace on a Sabbath. The dispute stems from chickens owned by W H Minshell invading Wickham's garden Sunday morning and Wickham’s subsequent confrontation after locating Minshell. Minshell swore out a warrant for Wickham's arrest.
The Shiloh Baptist revival under Rev. H. R. Wilson ends Monday night with 86 additions. Wilson’s preaching gains praise for moral and spiritual impact. A city Ministers Union forms postmeeting with Rev. D. H. Shivers as president and Rev. W. Brown as vice president to unite ministers for moral and economic progress.
Near Texmo on May 9 James Crow was killed when a ridge pole toppled, crushing him as his wife was critically injured. The body was recovered after three hours. six children in the dugout escaped unharmed.
In Eufaula Indian Territory on May 9 a shooting affray in the negro end of town left Daniel Ross dead after about twenty five shots. Daniel Hoover, a night watchman, was wounded in the arm and a black woman was slightly hurt. The cause of the fight is not learned.
In Shreveport on May 9 a log sawer named S M Rodgers was killed while walking a log near Zwolle on the Kansas City Southern. His foot slipped and his chest struck a pine knot causing instant death. He left a wife and six children.
In Albany on May 9 policy holders received a statement from Superintendent Hendricks asserting the Equitable Life Assurance Society is financially solvent and fully able to meet all contracts.
Public health official R. H. Harrison warns in a formal notice that allowing waste water to run into streets violates the law and will be punished under applicable ordinances. last chance before subsequent enforcement actions.
Brief notes report a fire at the Clarendon Hotel in Clarendon Texas. None of the victims are named and no cause is given.
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