Harrison Statue Unveiled in Indianapolis Ceremony
Indianapolis honors Gen Benjamin Harrison with a bronze statue unveiling at University Park. The event featured Vice President Fairbanks, Mayor Bookwalter, speakers John L Griffiths and Gen John W Noble, a Riley poem, and attendance by Harrison’s widow and children.
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Hanley
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Union of the States
Williams to Step Down as Minority Leader in Congress
Washington D C Oct 27 Special to Bryan Morning Eagle. The Sixtieth Congress set to convene in December will likely see Champ Clark of Missouri replace John Sharp Williams of Mississippi as minority leader. Williams will resign regardless of election results, with no evident opposition to Clark’s succession at this time.
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Mississippi
Champ Clark
Missouri
John D Long Celebrates Seventieth Birthday in Massachusetts
Boston correspondent reports John D Long aged seventy is toasted at his Bingham home. Long, a former Secretary of the Navy under McKinley from 1897 to 1901, previously served as Massachusetts governor and U.S. congressman.
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Venezuela recalls Bolivar birthday nationwide
Caracas marks the birthday of Simon Bolivar, the liberator of Venezuela from Spanish rule, as the nation observes its only national holiday with patriotic demonstrations and festive displays across the republic. Fresh bread and cakes were noted in celebrations.
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Zeppelin's Great Feat in Victory Flight Over Lake Constance
Friedrichshafen reports the Zeppelin airship No. 1 making a triumphal reappearance with ten passengers. It ascended for three and a half hours at an average speed of 29.31 mph and 800 feet altitude. The craft performed graceful maneuvers, received royal attention, and is slated for further trials into next week.
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Lake Constance
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Rhine Valley
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Berlin
Race Across Desert From Los Angeles To Phoenix
Autoists prepare for a long distance race from Los Angeles to Phoenix with many entries. Start at the Hollenback Hotel at midnight next Thursday, cars released every thirty minutes. Winner receives a silver cup after an estimated twenty five hour run along the old Mission road through several towns.
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Phoenix
Arizona
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Mission Road
Amendment to State Constitution Aids Rural Schools
The proposed fall vote on a rural school amendment aims to improve schoolhouses teachers and terms by letting country districts decide on better equipment and practices. It urges voters to inform themselves on the amendment and its impact.
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Terrell ‘Transcript
Haviland China Sets and Garments Sold in Bryan
The ad claims Bryan offers a larger, lower priced selection of Haviland China sets and open stock. It highlights the wide array of garments and urges customers to visit 274 Brandon & Lawrence to compare quality and prices with larger cities. The copy stresses careful purchase and notable variety.
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Bryan
Gale
Tyler Haswell
Brandon & Lawrence
Bryan City Creates Health Board and Disease Reporting Ordinance
Bryan Texas October 24 1908 city council ordains a four physician Board of Health to oversee sanitation under Article 98 to 115 of the revised Bryan ordinances. An additional ordinance requires heads of families and school personnel to report infectious diseases to the Mayor with fines for noncompliance.
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