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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1908
Page
6
The Votton Market shows bullish yet narrow movement with Liverpool down about 2 points from Friday. New Orleans and New York closed flat to modestly lower as receipts remained light and demand weak. Bryan spot price fell 1 16 cent with buyers scarce and only 200 bales sold.
Allen Academy defeated St Edwards 5 to 2 in Austin on Saturday. Disputes over the decision were settled amicably and Allen Academy claimed the honors. Colorado College outscored Texas 16 to 0 in Austin. Baylor beat TCU 6 to 0 in Waco.
Secretary of State O'Connor was found guilty of contempt in district court and ordered confined in the county jail until he obeys the court order concerning official ballots for the November election.
Two Dallas youths, identifying themselves as Hopkins and Garrett, were arrested in Lockhart Texas on a charge of circulating counterfeit currency. The fake dollars have been in circulation locally for some time.
Jacksonville Tex Oct 24 Mrs Jennie Tennison aged eighty four while left alone at her house fell into a fireplace and burned to death She was the mother of eighteen children.
Virgil Jones, a local youth, died from a lightning strike four miles from Waxahachie Texas after being unconscious for about twenty hours. The accident occurred in the October 24 report from Waxahachie.
A white man named Alf Coyd was pulled from his buggy by two Black men who severely beat him and robbed him. The pair fled after entering the buggy.
A guide covers lowering a mainsail with proper hoist sizes and order, shaking the sail to lower it, and methods to stop a small boat with quick helm movements. It explains staying on the lee side near docks, using the helm to control centerboard and drift, and ensuring a safe painter when towing, especially at night.
The colonel scolds Uncle Eph for frequent drinking despite promises to abstain. Eph denies the accusations, insisting he does not drink, though the colonel later finds him in a clearly intoxicated state.
The known Chicago figure nicknamed the cough drop man was found dead in a Clark street lodging doorway. Heart failure caused the death. Born as Richard Conners in Buffalo, he had peddled cough drops for decades to office workers and lawyers, famed for his punctual calls. His funeral was organized by the First Ward Democratic club and its Springfield auxiliary.
Chicago observers report Bomb No 23 caused severe damage to a one story saloon on Fourteenth Street east of Michigan Avenue. Bernard Marcus, owner, said he was asleep as firemen were jolted from sleep. A nameless suspect fled the scene and was arrested after failing to explain his presence.
In McCreary Arkansas on October 24 notes sent to Major R B Keating Captain H P Riggs and Lt Walker of the state guard claim two time talk against the militia. The notes demand resignations and warn of Night Riders after two cotton gins are ordered to stop. Guards plan to keep guns active with pledges of protective patrols.
In Decatur Alabama on October 24 farmers and ginners received notices signed Committee ordering farmers not to sell any more cotton and ginners not to gin any more. Gins are being guarded at night and day in the eastern part of the county.
The North German Lloyd steamer Koeln reached Galveston on October 24 with 165 Bremen passengers. Six were detained aboard awaiting funds from friends and three were hospitalized for treatment. No deportations were ordered.
Silas C. McFarland of Iowa, serving as coast general at large for the European district, killed himself on a railroad train traveling from Hamburg to Berlin. He died almost immediately and was removed from the train at Ludwigslust.
In New York on October 24 a Black man named John Stokes plunged from a seventh floor of a twelve story building. He landed in a barrel, survived and walked away smiling, with witnesses noting his odd reaction.
Morgantown West Virginia October 24 Fire caused about 50 000 dollars damage to the Elkins Lumber company yard with smoke and flames reported in the lumber yard building early this morning.
New York report shows 251 business failures in the past week according to Bradstreet's figures. The tally reflects ongoing economic strain, with losses spanning multiple sectors and regional impacts.
A fragment notes Cree! remains at gunared amend walt and a county fair on Saturday with about two hundred girls from Kidd Ke Key college Sher Sided attending.
A birthday gathering featured a cake with nine red candles. Prizes were drawn as Master Robert Preston received the ring Miss Bessie Hines the dime Miss Dorothy Ettle the thimble and Master Charlie Cole the button. The host received many gifts. There is no heavy bread when White Crest flour is used.
George Robertson wins the fourth Vanderbilt automobile cup on Long Island in a 120 horsepower Locomobile, setting a new American long distance record. Herbert Lyttle finishes second in an Isotta fifty horsepower, within two minutes. Only these two cars officially finish as officials halt the race after crowd surges near the track.
Montesquieu states nature favors men by rewarding labor and suffering. It increases effort and toil as the path to the greatest rewards. The quote frames nature as a mechanism that balances hardship with substantial payoffs.
The exchange reveals sharp verbal clashes over accusations as both sides contend with severe charges. The dialogue hints at courtroom tension and contested legal rhetoric between opposing lawyers.
A chaotic scene in Philadelphia as a woman struggles to hold up her skirt hat and coat on a windy day. The forces of wind test her balance while pedestrians watch and react with concern. No injuries reported.
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