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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
5
A mosaic of opinion pieces and quips on markets taxation and politics. Mentions peaches in London and Elberta varieties along with calls for corporate taxation and distrust of trusts. Welcomes Washington D C as the new headquarters of the Bureau of American Republics signaling a broader hemispheric role.
France supports England in a bid to stage a London exposition that would outshine Chicago and St Louis shows, regardless of cost. The writer predicts the United States will respond strongly and prevail.
The text argues that pleas of vested rights and guaranteed privileges are acceptable when aligned with justice but become unjust when used to rob others under the cloak of law, likening such misuse to claiming divine royal authority.
By a 408 to 152 vote the Massachusetts Democratic state convention directed its four delegates at large to support Bryan. Most district delegates also favored Bryan. The past ten days' events leave little doubt that Bryan and Taft will be the nominees for their parties.
The Georgia Court of Appeals says faith healing lies in the supernatural and not medical practice, so practitioners do not require a Georgia license. President Wilson notes a mild clamor against trusts but urges better public knowledge to expose their predatory methods and calls for government control to prevent anarchy. Night riders raid Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio, prompting a call for justice and law.
Washington reports May 9 bulletin forecasting a Pacific coast disturbance by May 12 to 13, then crossing the Pacific slope to the eastern states by May 17. Warm and cool waves followed with cool spells toward frost line, cooler May half expected, rain varying by region and drought threat in western states.
Baylor defeated A and M 4 to 0 in the first of a doubleheader at College with A and M bouncing back to win 4 to 0 in the second game. Bryan topped Caldwell 13 to 12 in the first game and 9 to 4 in the second at Allen Academy Grounds yesterday afternoon.
Prof H C Pritchett died during an operation in Galveston after sixteen years as principal of the Sam Houston Normal Institute of Plantsville. Survived by his wife, two children, his mother, two brothers, and a sister Mrs H W South. Funeral to be held in San Marcos with his son Rufus attending the service.
The first Boen and Parnell revival meeting in the new city park tent drew a large crowd. Pastor Boen preached on "The Devil as a Helper" while Prof. Parnell directed music. morning Sunday school rally at 9 45 and a 4 p m young peoples session on marriage follow. Regular services 11 a m and 8 p m with 10 30 a m and 8 p m daily next week.
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