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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
1
The body of Mrs. Stahl was found in a doorway in Boston setting police and coroner inquiries in motion. Investigators seek to determine the cause of death and whether any foul play was involved.
The body of Mrs. Julia Harmon Stahl widow of baseball star Chick Stahl was found in a Boston doorway. Jewelry valued at 2000 dollars missing except a comb and wedding ring. Police suspect robbery or murder. identification by her father confirmed.
Pekin dispatch notes an edict issued Monday morning praising the dowager empress and commending Yehonala to the regents of the young emperor. The new emperor’s installation and era naming are expected at the Chinese New Year January 21. A diplomats’ conference discussed recognizing the new government.
The National Municipal League and the American Civic Federation hold a four day joint convention in Pittsburg under the chamber of commerce. More than 100 prominent U S leaders will address sessions with a closing banquet at Hotel Schley featuring speakers including Attorney General Bonaparte. J Horace McFarland of Harrisburg presided at the opening.
Elberton Georgia November 16 Matthew Berman owner of a local store died after two days with hydrophobia following a dog bite on October 1 He remained lucid until near death and feared harming others He escaped from attendants and jumped at last.
London November 16 Winston Spencer Churchill president of the board of trade invites representatives of all cotton trade interests to meet at the board of trade. The government will cover inquiry costs and any resulting agreements will be binding on all parties involved.
During a blaze at Hastings Express and Valvoline Oil in Chicago the floor of the express company collapsed trapping two firemen under debris. Other firefighters battled flames to protect 200 barrels of oil nearby and saved their two comrades who were only slightly hurt. Property damage totaled 50 000 dollars.
In Chicago on November 16 an auto driven by M. F. Wilson struck a group of boys playing football killing eight year old John Armstrong whose neck was broken and he died at the scene.
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