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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
London May 11. Irmen Kiralfy opens the Franco British Exhibition in a 150 acre North London park. Expected thirty million visitors from Britain and France will view science, art and industry displayed in large steel and concrete halls. The giant machinery hall covers over eight acres.
Baton Rouge May 11 The biennial session of the General Assembly convened with ceremonies. Top proposals include abolishing the race track, statewide prohibition except New Orleans, and measures against the Cotton Exchange. Governor Sanders will be inducted next week.
In Washington on May 9 the veteran diplomat Bryce, famed for his long service in the capital, will celebrate his seventyeth birthday tomorrow marking a milestone in his career and public life.
Classified notice offers sheets 72 by 90 inches at 40 cents each, originally 50 cents, and 82 by 90 inches at 60 cents each, originally 75 cents. Bulk quantities implied.
A federal grand jury indicted Representative Heflin of Alabama for assault with a dangerous weapon. Three counts cover the streetcar dispute with Lewis Lundy on March 21 and an incident where a bullet struck Thomas McCreery in New York.
The heaviest rainfall in a year drenched St Joseph Missouri Sunday night causing extensive damage to roads and railroads from numerous washouts and disrupting travel and commerce in the city.
The House accepted Senate amendments to the race track gambling prohibition bill for the District of Columbia and finally passed it.
New York May 11 stock market opened with strong, animated activity as traders reacted to early price moves and demand showed brisk breadth across sectors. Investors watched early gains and money flowed into industrials and rails while utilities remained steadier.
Ardmore May 11. The residence of Dr. A. B. Davis at Sneed was consumed by fire. Notes and accounts valued at 7500 dollars were burned in the blaze.
Chicago May 11. National committee plans temporary officers for the Republican convention. Chairman New of Indianapolis arrives as headquarters open. Secretary Dover and Sergeant-at-arms Stone prep for the convention. Subcommittee meets Wednesday to name officers. Bev eridge Shaw and Dolliver as leading contenders.
Martin Schleyer shot his divorced wife Martha Schleyer in Kenosha and mortally wounded Herman Koehler after a struggle. Schleyer fled, then surrendered to police. Mrs. Schleyer suffered abdominal and thigh wounds. Koehler had a lung injury and a shattered wrist. Schleyer is linked to a Rochester, New York family.
In New London Connecticut on May 11 the Pequot House a hotel more than fifty years old burned completely with fire crews fighting the blaze through the day local residents watched the historic building vanish in smoke and flames.
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