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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
2
The note outlines a July 1 1907 regulation allowing ordinary postage stamps to prepay special delivery letters. It also mentions New Orleans 1915 international exposition plans, Winnsboro Free Press change of ownership, Bryan sewerage needs, and strict local sanitary enforcement as summer approaches.
The Chicago retail horse market reports 928 horses sold in April 1906 and 2872 in April 1907. New York sold 2270 head in April 1906 and 5162 in April 1907. In April 1906 exports to England totaled 1120 for that month.
The U S cavalry post at Fort Sam Houston plans a May 14 sale of 978 horses and 513 mules as prices rise about 62 dollars per head from last year. The Marlin Democrat notes demand remains strong despite tight supplies.
The Eagle reports revival services begin Sunday at Free Baptist Church led by Pastor Rev. J. J. Tatum assisted by evangelist Rev. J. H. Bagwell from St. Louis arriving Tuesday. The campaign seeks cooperation from other denominations in Bryan for the third campaign for righteousness amid scheduling changes with Christian church.
Bryan Texas May 8 1907 You are hereby noticed of an assessment of One Dollar and Five Cents 1.05 on account of the death No 26 of Jessie Welch April 24 This must be paid to Joe B Reed secretary within 10 days or you will be suspended when it will cost you 50 cents extra to become reinstated and the approval of the board of directors We now have 331 members Attest J B Reed W T James Secretary President Bryan Council Friend-in-Need Society Every member should urge their neighbors to join the Friend-in-Need Society
William D Haywood secretary of the Western Federation of Miners faces trial in Boise for complicity in the 1895 Caldwell murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. Co-defendants include Charles Moyer Pettibone and Harry Orchard whose testimony could shape the case. A venue change to Boise was granted and Haywood Moyer and Pettibone were moved to Canyon County jail for trial.
General Kuroki and his party of Japanese officers, escorted by Lieutenant General MacArthur and U.S. Army officers, arrived in Washington and rested briefly at a hotel before an informal city tour. The first official function in the city in his honor was a dinner hosted by Secretary of War Taft.
Austin May 9 1907 Both chambers approve a fourteen hour law extension to October 12 1907 and pass an anti trust measure. The House also votes to abolish the three cent post office in the capitol and to seek a federal branch during sessions. The text book bill dominates Thursday and Texas authors gain preference in the Gafford amendment. The Senate finalizes the inheritance tax bill and sends it back to the House.
Tommy Burns, winner of Wednesday night's bout in Los Angeles, states he agreed to lie down to let Mike O'Brien win. He pledged to start in the first round and then break the promise to fight for the victory, claiming the ruse was to lure O'Brien into the ring.
Texas Association Chiefs of Police and City Marshals adjourned in Fort Worth on May 9. Houston was chosen as the next meeting place. Elected officers include President J H Maddox of Fort Worth, first vice president Charles McClain of Cleburne, second vice president J Snider of Amarillo, third vice president Louis Lower of Taylor, secretary treasurer M T Forrest of Houston, and sergeant at arms O R Montgomery of North Fort Worth. A motion for a temporary meeting place failed by three votes.
Austin May 9 Attorney General Davidson said his department has nothing to do with the criminal prosecution of Henry Clay Pierce. He stated the matter is in the hands of Travis County District Attorney Hamilton. Hamilton is at Georgetown when questioned about sending a state representative to St Louis.
Charley Wilson a man of color was arrested in Palestine Texas by Deputy Constable Perry on a charge of attempted rape of his twelve year old daughter. The wife filed the charge and the child resisted with loud cries and fought to escape.
A terse notice from Dallas dated May 9 records that the Trinity and Brazey Valley railway will enter the city in June and that trains are expected to arrive there on a forthcoming date.
Los Angeles reports no reason for bets being cancelled on the Burns O'Brien fight. The advertised $20 000 purse sparked dispute over fighter size and expectations, with rumors of a nurse size change blamed for the betting halt. A separate obituary notes United States Marshal Abernathy’s wife died at home leaving six children.
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