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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
2
The census bureau reports Texas population at 3,455,300, up 406,590 from 1900. Weekly and monthly rate mentions appear in the May 12 Friday morning edition.
Will H. Mays has been ribbing his group to ensure a festive year and the editors are in Brownwood for their annual session.
The Bryan Eagle champions a proposition to construct an electric road from Bryan to College Station. The newspaper’s front page was filled with interviews and citizen opinions as it urges the project to be pushed to completion.
President Roosevelt told Chicago labor leaders he supports the mayor in restraining mob violence and enforcing the law. He said unions can exist but must obey the law, and he will act to ensure justice and order if called. The emphasis remains on preserving law and suppressing violence.
The Bryan Eagle’s special edition touts support for a Bryan to College electric line. Franchises granted, locals urge Bryan to raise 10000 dollars to attract capital as debates favor building now. Dallas backs Trinity River work with a 66000 dollar pledge, but Bryan projects immediate gains for the college and city.
The college outlines a three day commencement schedule for June 11 to 13 featuring guard mounts inspections of quarters and departments, a graduation ceremony with Dr. B H Dement, and various drills parades and society events. Degrees conferred by board president Marion Sansom with a final ball and special train arrangements noted.
The president found the Chicago strike more exciting than western frontier hunting as gunfire and clashes erupted on Michigan Avenue, barely giving him time to pass.
A tent revival in the courthouse yard closes after nearly two weeks of gatherings. The event brings notable benefit to participating churches and to the local community through its spiritual outreach and communal engagement.
Brownwood May 11 The Texas Press Association passed a strong resolution opposing a proposed amendment to the Terrell election law that would centralize printing with the state printer The group urged the Senate to restore local county printing as in the past They authorized relief funds after cyclone damage and noted a heavy rain and hail storm disrupted events The Hallettsville Herald flag custodian displayed the National Editorial association Standard with ties to Paris and a Carnegie library event drew success
Fifty-second annual meeting opened with a Beaumont parade as forty one Texas commanderies attended. Rev John K Black Galveston gave the opening address and Leon Sonfeld delivered the welcome. San Antonio’s Right Eminent Grand Commander Chamberlain gave the annual address. Net membership rose by 309 to 204, with nearly 100 candidates since January and two new commanderies Ham Bonham and Pittsburg forming under dispensation with orders for 33 and 32 members respectively.
Austin approves a dam related bill allowing lease or sale of the water and light plant for rebuilding the dam. The Texas Senate backs the general deficiency appropriation bill and Griggs reciprocity resolution. Treasurer Robbins issues further registered warrants totaling 128 008 dollars across 48 612 numbers, cutting the deficit to 62 361 dollars.
The Texas Hotel Men's association met at the Oriental hotel in Dallas on May 11. Elected officers include President Joe Huckins Jr of Texarkana, First Vice President J. W. Fisher of El Paso, Second Vice President O. P. Haney of Fort Worth, Secretary-Treasurer T. Z. Glancy of Dallas, and directors S. Y. McIlhenny of Dallas J. W. McLain of San Antonio Y. G. Davis of Paris W. Smith of Waxahachie O. P. Haney listed, others named Edgar Tur?
Austin May 11 State Superintendent R B Cousins announces the new state board of examiners for the next two years Dr W H Bruce Denton chairman S M N Harris Terrell W S Sutton Austin B A Stafford Mineola W M Fulton Cleburne P W Horn Houston T R Day Henderson with Bruce as chairman and Marrs as secretary
May 11 Austin notes a charter filing for the Royal Coffee Company of Fort Worth with capital of 100000 dollars to manufacture and sell liquid coffee teas and spice extracts. Incorporators include C N Williamson A P Foote J E Wallas and Ashton Robbins all of Fort Worth.
May 11 in Austin, members of the Texas Firemen's Association unveiled a monument to firemen on the capitol grounds. Carl F. Drake of this city delivered an address at the ceremony.
In Houston on May 11 a wagon collision between Rudolph Gax a white man and Tobe Whitehead a black man sparked a fight. Whitehead armed with a shotgun shot Gax probably fatally wounding him as witnesses scattered.
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