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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1907
Page
6
A Bryan Texas breeder touts Signal of Bryan as a premier Jersey bull with a flawless pedigree tracing to an Island of Jersey import. He notes rising heifer prices from 25 to 75 dollars and offers breeding at current terms with return privileges for next season.
Spaniards celebrate the birth of the heir to the throne with church bells, fireworks, and feasts. In Madrid crowds filled streets while regimental bands marched and cafes stayed open until dawn. Queen Victoria and baby were reported in good condition.
The Plai Dealer reports Secretary Taft will not accept a presidential endorsement from Ohio leaders if it includes backing for Joseph Foraker for another Senate term. Congressman Burton spoke with Taft by phone after a day of talks in Cleveland. Taft remains firm that Foraker must be eliminated as both a presidential and senatorial figure.
Fifty thousand tons of steel rails ordered by the Harriman lines to the Tennessee Coal and Iron company, totaling about 150000 tons for rail needs and a value near five million dollars. Most rails go to Union and Southern Pacific with remainder for Illinois Central. President Roosevelt sends congratulations to King Alfonso on Spain’s new heir. Edward B. Moore of Michigan named commissioner of patents, succeeding Frederick Allen.
Two Texas officers in Cincinnati May 11 reported the Southern Supply and Machine Dealers association elected officers with C. H. Briggs of Dallas named president and E. A. Paden of Houston chosen as second vice president.
Austin May 11 There was bustle in both Senate and House on the last legislative day. Senter's codification bill failed to receive two thirds. The House passed the automatic tax bill and the district and county attorneys fee bill. The Senate killed the court bailiff bill. Senator Looney was elected president pro tem. The governor urged recalling the franchise tax bill. The inheritance tax conference was rejected 14 to 8. No bills after noon except privilege matters.
Sheriff Matthews arrived from Austin to enforce Texas rights as H C Pierce Waters-Pierce Oil chairman faced Texas perjury indictment from an affidavit of 1900. Pierce posted 10000 bond, seeks habeas relief arguing five grounds for release including timing and scope of the Texas charge.
In Boise, Idaho, Charles Moyer, suspected in Governor Steunenberg murder, denies a Chicago Journal report that he served one year in Joliet penitentiary in 1886. He says he was mining in the Black Hills of South Dakota between February 4, 1886, and January 4, 1887, and cites Castle Creek Gold Mining records and Rockford post office testimony to verify his whereabouts.
Denison news notes the State Volunteer Firemen's association will meet in Waco next year with officers including President T A Bledsoe and Secretary J Ed Schmidt among others. Rain over ten days leaves cotton in bad fix for years.
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