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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
2
Texas Oklahoma and Tennessee grow cotton and wheat together as debates on tariff reform spark talk in Houston Chronicle. An Oklahoma farmer shifts from ladder to ax for harvest while the Teddy Bear Makers Union threatens a strike and a Bryan supporter champions the town and its namesake Bryan.
Professor Welborn of A. and M. College tells teachers at institutes that agriculture shares high cultural value with history and geography. He adds it is easier to teach and learn, easier to remember, and offers greater practical value.
A clipping notes a banking flaw allowing seventy five percent of depositor funds to be loaned to Wall Street speculators and argues Texas would not face financial stringency if eastern banks paid on demand what they owed.
Bryan firemen raise a fourteen foot granite memorial in City Cemetery for deceased Protection Fire Company No 1 members. The shaft bears P on top and names seven fallen firefighters with more to be added. Unveiling ceremonies with an address are planned for a December Sunday, inviting public attendance.
In Pleasantville Pa on November 22 five children aged two to eleven were cremated when the home of Thomas W Zuver near here burned. The parents and two other children were seriously burned. High gas pressure is suspected to have ignited the blaze.
In the Utah trial of Mrs Annie M Bradley Judge Powers indicates expert medical testimony likely begins Monday. Judge Henderson recounts interviews with Bradley and claims of urging a statement to aid divorce. Witness Shrewsbery outlines family insanity and one donor offers funds including 25 from Ann Arbor and a Daisy chain fundraiser.
Pastor I F Betts calls Bryan Methodists to a Sunday rally with 9:45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon on Privileges of Church Membership. Talks by official members follow. Rosebud Missionary Society at 3:30 p m Epworth League at 6 45 p m Preaching again at 7 30 p m. Members urged to attend and bring mission and conference offerings.
Sunday school at 9 45. Public worship at 11 am with a sermon by the pastor. Junior Y B R Y P U at 3 pm. Sunbeam Band at 4 pm. Senior Y B P U at 6 30 pm. No evening service as the congregation will worship with the Methodists.
A well dressed man posing as a ministerial figure visited affluent Bee ville homes. He left a Bible for inspection and obtained a signed receipt from the lady of the house. The receipts proved to be promises to pay within thirty days, which the suspect discounted at local banks, leaving victims to cover the funds.
Hon. W. J. Bryan arrived at 7 a.m. and attended Cotter T. Bridges on Capitol Hill, later at Bridges' daughter's wedding. He contrasted Democratic policy on trusts and railways with Roosevelt and spoke of bank relief and government guarantees for deposits. He planned to clarify differences in an upcoming address.
Guthrie Nov 22 Harl Croxton named by Congressman McGuire as his private secretary in a formal announcement.
Rogers & Co. in New York has filled striking pressmen positions with girls and plans to continue this practice. The United Typothetae notes no new strikes while awaiting federal and local contempt decisions. Secretary John MactIntyre predicts potential widespread suspensions and a shift to eight hour workdays if demands are conceded.
New York November 23 James H Haslam manager and confidential man for Eddy Brown and Sanderson bankers and brokers No 2 Wall Street was arrested on a charge of larceny from his employers The specific charge involved a 500 dollar check and Herbert F Brown a partner says thefts totaling about 20000 will be charged against Haslam
Kansas City November 22. Interstate Commerce Commission hearing opens for three days with commissioners Harlan and Clarke addressing complaints from wholesale shippers in Omaha St Joseph and Kansas City alleging discrimination by northeast carriers against their rates and ties.
A long distance message from Fayette Alabama reports United States Senator Bankhead has passed the crisis in his illness. Attending physicians believe he is out of danger and should rapidly recover.
Huntington W Va Nov 22 The lumber village of Oceana with about 400 residents was almost completely destroyed by a fire. Losses exceed 100000 dollars.
Six year old Tommie Miller reportedly fell from a second story window in Shreveport on November 22. The child sustained fatal injuries described as brains dashed out in early reports.
In Oklahoma City on November 22, Secretary of State Cross continues to show improvement after a period of illness. Officials provide brief updates noting steady progress and expected continued recovery.
Norfolk Va November 22 President Gompers of the AFL denied any connection with the National Association of Manufacturers of Broughton Brandenburg. After he concluded his speech he was ovated by the audience.
The Terminal bank in Brooklyn reopened for business on Thursday. More than 100 depositors came in promptly and about $45,000 was deposited during the first hour.
On last Monday afternoon Sam Rice of Edge and Miss Jimmie Henry of Benchley were united in marriage at the bride’s mother’s home in Benchley. Rev. G. W. Goodman officiated. The groom is a thrifty young farmer and the bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady. A delicious supper followed the ceremony. The Democrat wishes them well in their future life.
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