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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1907
Page
6
Joseph M. Choate, head of the American delegation, signed the final act and the adopted convention at The Hague on Friday, affixing his personal seal. Signatures proceeded in alphabetical order with Americans following Germany as the conference closed in the Hall of Knights.
President M. Medhloff of Russia delivered a lengthy speech praising the delegates for their diligence at the conference. He noted the sessions ran longer than expected and stressed a spirit of accord in the debates. A telegram of thanks to Queen Wilhelmina for hospitality was proposed and approved.
A California Limited eastbound passenger train on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe derailed near Earl Colorado. Engineer John Thomas was killed and Fireman Albington fatally injured. The rear engineer escaped. the fireman remained missing. Injured passengers include Tommy Burrs, his manager Bill Neill, and Harry Smith of Tulare Mississippi.
In Shelbyville Tennessee on October 19 a Democratic mass meeting launched a push for a Southern man to be nominated for president. The group endorsed sending delegates from each county to a Nashville convention on November 11 1907 and authorized a five member committee to liaise with Democrats statewide to organize a representative gathering in the capital.
Oklahoma City on October 19. O C Seekwell, a former city employee, shot his wife in the left arm then turned the revolver on himself. He kissed her and whispered goodbye before firing the fatal shot as he left the home.
In Philadelphia on October 19 a clash between two Chinese factions in Chinatown escalated into a riot with Tang societies taking sides. Pistols and knives were used in the crowded area. Police reserves from the Tenderloin district were summoned and struggled to quell the disturbance.
Ottawa October 19 Governor General Drey said royal family members will visit Canada to mark Champlain’s centennial landing. He did not reveal whether it would be the king and queen or the Prince and Princess of Wales, but those present took his remarks as implying the king and queen.
Gates swing open as the State Fair of Texas marks its twenty second year with improved walks and driveways, free admission for children under twelve, and a full program. Governor Campbell and Mayor Hay address the crowd while Seymour's Military Band performs, livestock and exhibits draw press from across the state, and daily races including ostrich races led by W. W. Ford of Tampa, Florida.
Austin Oct. 19 Governor Campbell has received a fourteen page letter from Henry Clay Pierce addressed to Texas leaders. Pierce says his company is an independent concern not part of Standard Oil and that political pressure misled Texans. He discusses reorganization, extradition, Bailey fees, and political influence shaping opinion against his firm.
In Fort Worth on December 19 a district court recessed during a trial when a baby became wedged between furniture. Spectators and lawyers watched as officers freed the infant with a hammer and saw after a half hour of effort. The child sustained bruises but no broken bones. the hearing resumed.
In Teague Texas on Friday oil was found while drilling for water at the local ice plant owned by the Robinson Tee Plant Company. The second strike came at eighty eight feet after passing thirteen feet of lignite, following a first oil showing at fifty five feet the previous day.Experts say a casher may be brought in soon.
In Paris Texas a two year old child of W J ong near Maxey found a bottle of chloroform in a trunk spilled it on her dress and ingested some. She fell asleep and grew drowsy before a doctor arrived and she recovered after being soothed and given coffee.
New York Oct 19 Mercantile National Bank matters sent to the clearing house committee which reported a debit balance of 1 1 00,000. The bank is expected to be paid for largely by the clearing house banks according to manager Shearer. Washington Oct 19 Comptroller Ridgely declines the presidency of the Mercantile National Bank of New York.
A man identified as C. Hardin, about 24, was found with a dirk wound to the neck at a South Lamar Street residence. The jugular vein was penetrated and bleeding rapid, and he died shortly after the injury was discovered.
Hamburg announces a giant 48 000 ton Europa liner to surpass the Lusitania. The ship will be built in Britain by English yards before the Vulcan works can take over future Europa sisters, signaling a shift in construction plans for the Hamburg American line.
A roundup of short items notes 302 state banks in Texas, Spanish edition of the Episcopal prayer book, H M Roberts and wife’s 61-year Texas marriage, new brick business blocks at Rule in Haskell County, 65 exhibits at Jack County fair, an unidentified man killed by a locomotive in Frierson Louisiana, VP Thorne denying Texas and Pacific Railway reorganization, Santa Fe wreck near Beaumont with derailed engine, Big Five Oil reports a 500-barrel well at McFadden tract Spindletop, Tulsa locomotives damaged by open switch, Rev Dr Knight elected bishop of Western Colorado, Dave Flood Jr shot in Durant Oklahoma, Charles Middleton arrested, George T Hume ranch with 1350 cattle sold near San Angelo for 32000, S W Switzer elected Oklahoma Odd Fellows grand master, Mrs Anna Yeakey named Rebekah president in Enid, Carnegie medal awarded to John B Hill of Atlanta for stopping runaway car accident injuries.
A petroleum gas production apparatus on the Farmington river bank exploded in New Hartford. Gas maker Thomas O Connell and assistant Michael Donovan were instantly killed while helper George Green was seriously injured. The device fed the reservoir supplying the town with illuminating gas. In separate items Greenville Texas saw Woodmen hall fire cause 1200 dollars damage with 8000 dollars building loss and 5000 dollars water damage to A S Moore & Co grocery. An arrest in Dallas for murder surfaced as Q C Fleming was taken into custody. In Oil City engineer Clinton Santimire died in a collision.
Secretary Root his wife and daughter return to Washington after a trip to Mexico. Big Barn Burns in McKinney Texas as Cal Hutchinson's barn burns with all livestock saved.
In James W. Alexander’s Princeton piece a prank by William Pennington, son of a former New Jersey governor, involves Pennington placing his skirts in Tutor Toppings laundry bag and tricking him before the other tutors. The moment ends with Pennington exposing the mistaken clothing and reclaiming his shirt.
Lore V Ferrers’ tragic journey to Tyburn reveals the old gallows by Tyburn Lane Park Lane where he was hanged in 1760 for murder. The procession from the Tower, the crowd, and the sheriff’s order against drinking frame a grim scene and Thackeray’s echo in London memory.
In Stamboul Louisiana on October 18 the president killed a large female black bear after a four hour hunt with dogs. The bear was secured thanks to new dogs and the expedition's persistence. A courier from Bear Lake brought the news Friday morning, boosting the camp's spirits for a strong finish.
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