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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
4
A bomb outrage occurred on the Peru quarter in Constantinople with details not released. In New York Mayor George B. McClellan reports spending nothing in the recent campaign, stating he contributed no money directly or indirectly.
Hon Claude Hudspeth veteran of the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Texas legislatures will relocate from Ozona to El Paso. He owns a large Crockett county ranch and has been active in west Texas politics. Meetings are noted in Jackson and Jackson Miss where a Cotton States league directors gathering is planned for Nov 20. Six Cleveland arrests tie to Evan Meyer murder as police connect a rejected suitor among suspects. Bishop Merrill M E Chicago death announced from Keyport New Jersey.
James H. Hyde testified before the Insurance Investigation committee about a $685,000 Mercantile Trust loan to the Equitable Life Assurance Society. He said funds aimed to settle suits, buy Equitable stock, and influence politics including a $26,000 contribution to Cornelius Bliss. Hyde recounted his rise to a $100,000 salary with no solicitation.
A vintage insurance advertisement outlines tornado policy options for property coverage and life, accident, and sickness indemnities. It claims low rates, equal pricing to competitors, and higher benefits, with monthly premiums ranging from 15 to 60 dollars for accident indemnity and up to 300 dollars for loss of limbs, plus life coverage for livestock.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and guests including Douglass Robinson Cornelius Vanderbilt and Nicholas Longworth rode to the Majestic theater in a rented coach. Mr Robinson discovered the loss of a $1000 diamond stud in the box. A cab search failed until the coach returned to the theater where the stud was found on the floor.
A Washington protest from five railroad labor groups engineers firemen conductors switchmen and trainmen requests the president to oppose proposed freight rate legislation. They argue lower rates would reduce railroad earnings and ultimately wage levels for all railroad workers.
Boston November 14 judge Wentworth issued a warrant for the arrest of Thomas W Lawson on a criminal libel charge filed by Charles W Barron. The warrant follows weeks of hearings over statements in a magazine article attributed to Lawson.
Mrs. George B. McClellan, mother of Mayor McClellan, arrived in New York from Antwerp aboard the Zee land liner Red Star. She praised her son and expressed delight at his election to a second term, saying he has always been a dutiful son and a good, righteous executive.
Governor's office says the planned Stosch visit to Galveston from December 22 to 29 is scrapped due to ongoing repairs on the vessel. Also noted, the State Board of Education bought 200000 dollars in Dallas County road bonds as part of the permanent school fund. the bonds originated from a 500000 dollar issue. In Paris Texas a Lamar county farmer's child died after mistakenly taking medicine sent for her mother.
Shreveport reports that a Kansas City Southern excursion from Mansfield Louisiana to Beaumont did not occur because Dr. Tabor refused entry into Texas. He cited quarantine in Derrider Bon Ami and Ludington as the basis for the denial.
The Panama canal project faces a choice between sea level and lock design. The board of consulting engineers has returned to Washington and will meet daily this week to reach a final conclusion. A brief report will follow without detailing the decision, as many foreign delegates depart at month end.
Chicago, Nov 14. Robert Morris, a divinity student, arraigned for using a found street car transfer. Justice Callahan calls riding a found transfer robbery. Morris argues theft is justified, while awaiting further discussion. Also reported are Autry losing a left arm to accidental hunting gunshot and Continental Trust charter grant in South McAlester.
In Tulsa on November 14 a belt broke at the Read mill and nearly whipped three men to death before workers stopped the machinery. In Shawnee on November 14 J W E Hiwart, a noted railroad man, died in Oklahoma City from complications after an appendicitis operation.
Washington sees fresh push for reinstatement or higher retired rank as many claimants press for a “square deal.” Army officers report repeated requests over property seizures and past denials, now framed as a demand for fair treatment from the president.
Pittsburg November 14 reports from the American Federation of Labor following a call at the afternoon session by Secretary Morrison and Treasurer Lennon. Gompers emphasizes eight hour day support against Typothetae opposition. Morrison lists income 308435.56 expenses 196170.10 balance 12265.46 funds on hand 2000. Lennon notes 15 years as treasurer handling 1470195.83. Sixth Battery departs Fort Riley for Fort Sam Houston on a 1000 mile march led by Captain Gatchell with rapid fire guns and transport wagons, passing Wichita Oklahoma City Pauls Valley Gainesville Fort Worth Waco Austin. longest artillery march in U S history.
New York dated November 14 reports Gus Ruhlin posting a $500 forfeit with Al Smith to box any challenger within six weeks. If no opponent accepts, Ruhlin will claim the world heavyweight championship, following James J. Jeffries' retirement from the title.
The Japanese government to immediately issue a new foreign loan of 250 million dollars at 4 percent. Funds will partly convert the external 6 percent loan and redeem internal loans with France expected to participate via Rothschilds Paris as issuing house. date not yet decided.
John R. Hegeman president of Metropolitan Life testifies on rebates paid to him and loan interest on his personal account before the insurance investigating committee. Armstrong committee orders New York Life President McCall to compel Andrew Hamilton to return from Europe immediately.
A compilation notes Mrs. W. A. Fightmaster death in Oklahoma City. over 15,000 pupils enrolled in Indian Territory schools. Judge Gillette given a banquet in Lawton. Miner James Maralle shot at Wilburton. Monk Gibson case postponed to Dec 11 in San Antonio. Denson Red and Gun club chartered with capital stock 12500. Supreme Court sustains Ohio anti gambling law. McClellan's lawyers may appeal to US Supreme Court. Rufus Estee injured after falling from a train near Chickasha. Southeast Texas lumber firms raise railroad material prices by 1 per 1000 feet.
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