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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
2
The Co-Operator editorial notes two conventions of cotton men at Memphis and New Orleans failed to form a plan for stabilizing prices due to mortgages on crop supplies. It argues mortgage elimination by farmers is essential, urging independence and sound business among farmers with merchant and banker support.
Roland Walker appointed head of the A. J. Wagner & Co store in Navasota. Walker previously led the dress goods department in Bryan and is praised for his address and prospects with local patrons. Navasota Examiner notes promotions and a promotion to leadership.
A and M defeated Southwestern 31 to 0 on the A and M grounds yesterday. Houston Heights versus Allen Academy game postponed. A practice tie between town boys and Allen Academy occurred Wednesday. Meredith James showcased acrobatics at the Cozy. Rev W D Crane arrived from Rockdale on a prospecting trip. A misreported pecan tree location was corrected to Mr Minter’s land. A horse connecting to an empty buggy spooked on Main Street. Rain at 10 o'clock lowered temperatures. The Rio Grande inquiry from Alpine sender questions river navigation to Brewster County. The Rio Grande channel near Brewster County’s eastern angle stands about 2,000 feet above sea level. boats rarely ascend beyond Roma. The Court of Appeals upheld State vs Jim Robertson forgery. Robertson jailed after Sheriff Conlee was notified. Allen Smith’s packery ships over 50,000 pounds of turkeys this season. local trains delayed by turkey express unloading. About 25 people work at the packery. Major John B Sherrard of Burnett, 80, visiting Armstrongs. he teaches Sunday school and walks two miles to church, a Confederate veteran from Virginia.
Liverpool Thursday spot cotton sales totaled 14 000 bales the season’s largest one day total. Prices rose with Liverpool advancing to 112 points then 4 1/2 higher. American markets opened up 2 to 8 points noon call 10 to 12 better but closed 2 to 3 points firmer.
Shanghai reports say the empire remains secure if Regent Prince Chun retains Yuan Bih Kai and Chang Chi Tung from the grand council. No revolt is feared as troops move from Shanghai toward Pekin to reinforce the capital.
Mineral Wells Texas November 19 Governor Campbell said he is weighing locations and dates for a flood prevention convention and will announce a definite plan in a few days He mentioned Dallas as a possible host but offered no firm decision.
Nacogdoches Texas Navy reports Chester Williams a Black man is charged with nearly severing his wife's head with a pocketknife. She died within minutes as bystanders declare they would lynch him.
The Producers' Oil company said it has secured control of the Hardy oil field at Markham Houston. The deal involves a $15,000 development program and the firm claims the field will become the largest in Texas.
Dallas. November 19. C Galloway of this city returned from New York where he placed an order for five taxicabs to run a line. Two cabs to be delivered by the 26th inst and the remaining three by January.
Miss Virginia Carter of La Grange Texas dies after taking carbolic acid by mistake. She suffered a severe headache and drank from a mislabeled vial leading to the fatal dose.
Baltimore Nov 19 A new mercury telescope by Johns Hopkins University physicist R W Wood promises possible observation of life on Mars. Wood presented the device to the National Academy of Science noting no definite future claims, but suggesting a 15 to 20 foot diameter mirror in a tropical pit could reveal details unseen by smaller instruments.
J. J. Swenson aged sixty was found dead in a rooming house in Fort Worth on November 19. Coroner's verdict cites dropsy as the cause of death.
Max Krakauer, a San Antonio pioneer and longtime prominent resident of Chihuahua, Mexico, died suddenly. He leaves a wealthy brother in El Paso.
Waxahachie Texas November 19 A spectator was fined twenty five dollars for applauding when the jury returned its verdict and for applauding in the district courtroom.
A gang burglarized multiple residences of wealthy residents in Waco on November 19. Jewels opera glasses and other valuables were stolen totaling about $1,000.
The infant son of F. I. Fuqua, of McKinney Texas, swallowed a quantity of coal oil and died shortly after, on November 19.
After thirty six years of blindness Miss Alice Hollis regains sight in New York. With glasses she reads typed letters and moves about the city confidently. She will return to her home in Port Huron Michigan.
Mrs Youngwife asks Alfonse what papa said about marriage. Alfonse recalls papa’s remark thanking fate and continues writing.
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