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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
6
Tornado policy coverage for fire mercantile structures, public buildings, schools, farms, dwellings, barns and machinery. Offers life accident and sickness indemnity plans with monthly premiums and large benefits. Also promotes cotton incentives and livestock insurance.
Washington reports in 23 that with French warships near Martinique President Castro may ease tensions with France. Secretary Root has not announced a formal shift, but dispatches from Russell in Caracas suggest Castro is becoming more responsive. Washington seeks withdrawal of Castro's note to Taingy.
Paris reports no agreement with President Castro on Venezuela note terms. Foreign Office says France still informed of offensive points and rejects further explanations as a bluff to delay the situation.
A Washington protest to President Roosevelt by Indian Territory citizens, led by Senator Clark, urges not reappointing Judge Charles W. Raymond to the western district of Indian Territory. The delegation also protested to Attorney General Moody claiming Raymond was unfit and that some rulings harmed litigants.
A bitter dispute over D. J. Spencer estate in Oklahoma City moves to Chicago. Relatives challenge Mary Cartwright's Oklahoma will as forged. Will and testimony copies from the west sent to U S district court for handwriting analysis before return to Oklahoma City.
A Wednesday prairie fire near Meridian Oklahoma destroyed ungathered corn and cotton crops, orchards, and several farms including those of C. P. Summer, John Stovall, Frederick Rider, and James Fletcher. Only two schoolhouses survived the blaze.
Arcadia La Nov 23 An explosion at Balton Lumber mills killed engineer Thomas Vaughan and caused a fire that destroyed the planer mill and much lumber. Loss is about 40000 dollars.
Enid Oklahoma November 23 Bazier the girl accused of shooting Joe Burkhart a bartender here Monday night is jailed on a charge of causing his death Burkhart died Wednesday morning while in a local hospital after the shooting
New Orleans leaders meet for three hours to draft a report for Governor Blanchard on how yellow fever gained a foothold in Louisiana including discovery and reporting dates. Rumor says Dr. Souchon, the president, will resign.
Augusta Georgia reports a Wednesday night blaze destroying or severely damaging about 1000 bales of cotton and damaging the Nixon and Danforth warehouse. The cause remains unknown with no prior signs, the building fully insured, and losses estimated at 40000 dollars.
In Paris at an embassy party, Leighton, a struggling American artist, faces heartbreak over Miss Harris and a past romance with Ruth. After a revealing letter, he resolves to return to America to pursue a bank career, rebounding from artistic doubts. He departs toward Cherbourg for a steamship to New York.
Dallas officials report the missionary department conference of the Eighth district of the Episcopal Church discussed boosting mission interest and raising $800,000 for the coming year. Delegates were hosted at St. Mary’s College with an informal reception.
Sherman November 23 S W Porter reports a young wild goose that strayed from a migratory flock visits his Fairview home. While chickens and domesticated geese quarrel with the bird the ducks accept the newcomer into their fold and seem to welcome the stranger.
Mineral Wells Texas reports Grand lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor elected following officers Marie J. Cole Dallas grand protector C J McKay Dallas grand vice protector J Burgheim Houston grand secretary Sam Swartz Hempstead grand treasurer The order has a cash balance of 6637.93 and a net gain of 4000 members in the past year.
Advices from J. A. Rousseaux and F. E. Kennedy, once Terrell residents now in Oregon, report they bought 450 acres for 15000 dollars and have since found a gold mine on the property. Current value is estimated at 10000000 dollars.
C. G. Jones announces that the statehood executive committee will lead a 1,000 delegate special from Oklahoma City to Washington on December 1. Round trip fare is set at 36.55 with stops at major cities along the route. Banners and badges are being prepared.
In Cowet ten miles from Muskogee a huge gas well was struck Wednesday night at 10 o clock. Early estimates place output at 4 to 5 million cubic feet per hour. The well is owned by the Deming Investment Company of Kansas.
A carload of cotton burned at Shreveport Port, Louisiana. Two gas plants are planned for Brownwood, Texas. One hundred twenty five people remain unpaid from 1,200 Mississippi Choctaws. Ecuador to join Magne peace talks. Four men escape death in a New Bedford hotel blaze. E W Wilson of New York recovering from yellow fever in Havana. Four prisoners failed escape at Brownwood jail. Scalding water injures W T Sisson of Denton. Mangum hospital in Oklahoma burned, losses in thousands. Texas Consolidated Long Distance raises capital to 240000. Eastland County Treasurer Whittington’s safe drilled. $200 stolen. New State Investment Co of South McAlester capital 100000 formed. Police Judge Morgan of Lawton leaves to pastor Temple church.
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