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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1905
Page
6
Tornado policy details flood the page with low rate ads. We see claims of broad death, accident, sickness indemnities and livestock coverage. Additional lines tout cotton inducements and horse, mule, or cow life insurance tied to affordable monthly payments.
Austin reports the death of Judge T. H. Bowman at his home early Friday. Bow man, 70, served as secretary of state under Governor Roberts and formerly led the state orphans home at Corsteana. He was a well known figure in Texas public life.
On November 24 Austin hosted the third and last day of the federation sessions. Morning activities featured reports from federation committees and a civic session. Mrs. H A Landes of Galveston spoke on humane treatment of juvenile offenders and Mrs J C Roberts of Dallas discussed the status of women under Texas law.
A non-union plumber, H. Larkins, shot in the back of the head in Austin amid a strike. He recently arrived from San Antonio and works for a local firm. J. D. Dodd was arrested on charges of assault to murder him.
Fort Worth reports a well dressed young man found dead on the Denver road track near Saginaw. Authorities believe a southbound freight ran him over. he wore a Woodman button and a Red Man handkerchief, with the little finger tip missing.
A San Antonio blaze at the Alamo Insurance building on Navarro and College streets destroyed Masonic paraphernalia valued at about 10 000 dollars and damaged the Texas International Sanitarium company property at a similar value. The $10 000 building damage left twenty one occupants with fire or water losses.
St. Louis commission men protest the recent state game laws as illegal and biased toward wealthy gun clubs. They accuse legislators of class favoritism and say the laws hurt common people. Pamphlets claim clubs influence legislation in forty five states and territories.
Atlanta report reports Harvie Jordan president of the Southern Cotton Association denied being involved with a New York cotton speculator. He rejected claims he profited by price rises to the tune of several millions of dollars.
Jewish Relief Fund in New York reports the Russian Jews relief drive has reached 660756.82 dollars. Other notes include Miss Sivells dying near Beaumont from burns, a Dallas hotel lease by L A Mellhenny to Hotel Lee in Oklahoma City, and a Dallas officer injury after a gun blast spooked horses near Guthrie.
London newspapers report Cabinet meeting may lead to Prime Minister Balfour resigning. Early accounts say Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman’s speech signals the potential step and stir in British politics as officials discuss the possible exit from office.
Nashville telegram from Mrs. M C Goodlett honorary UDC president supports Midshipman Minor Meriwether in his court martial at Annapolis after his encounter with Midshipman Branch. She says revolutionary ancestors would protest his choice to accept Branch challenge, noting Meriwether’s Revolutionary and Confederate kin.
New York reports multiple new cases in the election fraud probe. John Elder faces 10000 bail for illegal voting and perjury, James Gallagher 5000 bail for perjury, and Frank D. Batsig 5000 bail for neglect of duty. Hearst backers claim 91 votes were miscounted in one district and that Hearst gained over 15 votes in several districts.
A fog bound head on crash near New Albany Indiana between a work train and a gravel train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad killed five men and fatally injured one. The dead include engineer Odenskirk and fireman Rise among three workmen. engineer Stroude of the gravel train was fatally hurt.
Memphis November 24 Dr J Lawrence Cook of Jackson Tenn offered a resolution before the Tristate Medical association now in session commending periodicals for their stand against indiscriminate sale and advertising of patent medicines It was unanimously adopted
A Madisonville Kentucky woman Miss Mary Ross, aged prominent in Louisville society, died by suicide in Nashville after a duel that left one man dead. Report states two suitors dueled a month earlier over her affections. The Globe notes a cynical comment on wifely submission.
Memphis physician Dr Heber Jones president of the city board of health received ten thousand dollars and a kiss from Mrs James S Robinson for his efforts keeping Memphis free of yellow fever during a southern outbreak. The presentation occurred on Thursday and the kiss surprised the doctor before he recovered.
Berkeley scientist Professor Jacques Loeb advances his study of life origin by detailing chemical methods used to mature mollusk eggs of Lottia gigantea. His work tests hypertonic seawater effects on fertilization and seeks to distinguish physical versus chemical influences, prompting a revised view of prior theories.
Miss May Leslie, an Irish chorus girl, refused to wear a tiny British flag sent by British officers during a Prince Louis visit. She was fined 15 dollars and filed a damages suit against theater management. The incident occurred on the night of the royal party’s theater appearance.
The president announces Herbert J. Hagerman of Roswell New Mexico as governor of New Mexico to take office when Governor Otero’s term ends January 22 1906.
New York trading opened Friday with a steady start and a decline of 4 to 11 points on weaker cables. Early losses deepened under aggressive bear pressure with liquidation, leaving a net drop of about 14 to 15 points before bulls pushed prices back toward within 6 to 7 points of Thursday night’s final.
San Francisco broadcaster announces the Fitzsimmons O'Brien boxing match will be held at Mechanic's Pavilion on Wednesday morning December 20. Telegram from promoter Goffroth in New York confirms the date.
In Constantinople on November 24 the porte rejected demands from powers and issued thinly veiled threats of pressure on Europe that could spur reprisals against Christians.
Washington November 24 Henry White American ambassador to Italy was chosen to represent the United States with Minister Gummere of Tangier at the upcoming Morocco conference.
A fire in Bienville Louisiana destroyed the Lucy Bros mercantile store and bank. Losses total about 21000 dollars with 8000 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze occurred on November 20 and draw inquiries from investigators regarding cause and insurance claims.
Grant I T Nov 20 Silverman general merchandise store was burglarized. A safe was blown and $200 taken. A few goods were stolen.
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