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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1906
Page
2
Bryan Citizens urge readers to visit Smith Drug Co. for Scofuline the salve universal claimed to cure sores burns cuts dermatitis eczema and many skin ailments and related conditions.
The Bryan Press fire caused about 125000 dollars in total losses with 35000 dollars in compress damage and 22000 dollars insured, while I N G and H T C lines suffered several burnt cars and bales. Workers saved additional cotton, and the press plans to rebuild quickly with existing lumber on site. Bryan Press stockholders listed with officers include Dr J W Howell and Wipprecht.
Fall term closes with Judge J C Scott absent. Sam R Henderson offers resolutions on the late Judge A C Brietz and eulogies are given. Final sessions grant divorces in several cases including Docie Taylor v Henry Taylor Penny Woods v Ben Woods Allen Mitchell v Rachel Mitchell Ex parte Maggie McDougald minor disability removed.
Mr. F. Wasserburger, a 57 year old German native who had lived near the Navasota river for about thirty years, died Friday morning after an eleven month illness. He left no family and was buried Friday afternoon at Reliance cemetery. A reserved but intelligent farmer, he was regarded as a good citizen.
The Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Americans 1 to 0 in Chicago to even the world series at two games apiece. Brown pitched superbly for the Nationals, allowing two hits and two walks, while Steinfeldt, Tinker, and Chance contributed to the decisive seventh inning. Attendance reached 18,365 as total receipts for four games totaled $61,855 with players receiving most of the gate money.
Fresno business leaders telegram offer guarantees of 25000 dollars to secure a deciding game of the world series in Fresno California on October 13. The message cites Garry Hermann president of the National Baseball Commission and mentions 40000 spectators and favorable weather as part of the deal for Frank Chance's Chicago team.
News reports fifteen Arkansas state penitentiary inmates escaped from a camp in the Boston mountains near South McAlester. Authorities expect them headed toward the southwest and are coordinating with deputies and southern and eastern Indian Territory cities. The escape involved a prearranged plan, gunmen among the group, and guards overpowered. estimates place the number at fifty to sixty fugitives at large.
Attorney General Cromwell filed two suits against the Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads in Oklahoma following Governor Frantz directions. The actions allege excessive freight rates as the ground for the suits.
In Sewanee Tennessee on October 13 the University of the South routed Southwestern Presbyterian University with a 57 to 0 score. Sewanee dominated both offense and defense, sealing a decisive conference win.
Fire swept a restaurant and the entire block in Kemp Texas on October 13. Firefighters fought the blaze as flames spread to adjacent buildings, with the structure and surrounding shops damaged by the inferno.
Toronto reports W. Glynn Ellis, who was injured during a football game, has died. The incident occurred recently. Ellis was treated for his injuries before passing away on October 13.
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