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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
1
Rear Admiral Evans nears retirement as officials request relief for his post. The Navy signals a leadership transition with a request to relieve him, detailing implications for command and upcoming duties.
Naval officers discuss Rear Admiral Robley Evans likely retirement after his Atlantic fleet voyage to San Francisco. Foreseeable rear admiral successor names abound with Ariel Sebree among the favored candidates as the fleet heads toward the coast.
New York reports a major deal uniting E. McIlhenny company Tabasco business and McIlhenny canning interests under George A. Young and associates. Backers include United States Trust, Washington and Hibemia bank, and Canal Second Louisiana Bank. McIlhenny Sons and McIlhenny Canning will operate the new enterprise with $10,000,000 capitalization. KE Menni henny named president and Frederick Kopf as vice president.
A westbound Pennsylvania fast train No. 19 struck a crowd at Bourbon station in Warsaw Indiana on October 11 killing Tom Sloan a local saloonkeeper and badly injuring several others. About 1000 people were on the platform when the mass surged onto the tracks. Frank Miller of Plymouth lost a hand and George Rabdaugh of Milford suffered severe injuries.
Panama reports Professor David Todd, after four months in Chile with a U S Mars expedition, arriving home. He states Mars has likely been inhabited in the past and is probably inhabited now, based on his observations.
Frank Russel was found dead on the sidewalk in front of the residence of his father in-law W. E. Stockton in Evanston, Chicago. The date given is October 11.
Mrs Cass Chadwick died in the Ohio state penitentiary after a life of dubious finances tied to the Oberlin bank looting. Her past includes forged Carnegie notes, multiple bank loans, and a 1905 conspiracy conviction with co defendants Beckwith and Spear.
The body pulled from the Chicago river is identified as Miss Jennie J. Stevens the organist. Coroner's Physician Rynehart states she evidently committed suicide and she was a close friend of Mrs. Hollister linked to a murder case in which Richard Ivins was hanged.
Deputy U S marshals raided four Ardmore locations seizing whisky and wine and arresting the proprietors.
In Austin on October 11, Henry Rogers an elderly Black man seated on a curb collapsed and died. The report notes the death occurred while resting between activities. Police and coroner were notified and investigation is expected.
All work neatly done and satisfaction guaranteed. Look for the Red Boot sign. Nex to James & Nunn. Bryan Texas.
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