Campaign tidbits from 1908 elections span multiple states
The item notes 1908 campaign stops by Thomas L. HisGEN in Springfield and Taft speeches in Cleveland and Youngstown. It reports Prohibitionists aiming to hold power in Illinois, Missouri's direct US senator vote, Bryan touring Kansas to Lincoln, and Iowa’s Walter I Smith discussed for Speaker. It also lists many proposed amendments in twenty-three states and Missouri Republican candidates for Senate. California votes on direct primary reform. South Dakota debates repeal of a one-year residence divorce rule.
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California
South Dakota
EarlyCollege grid notes and racing plans in brief
The Virginia Polys scored first against Princeton this season while Yale under Cap Coy shows strong form. Gettysburg College opened scoring against Pennsylvania. Harvard and Dartmouth’s 1888 meeting history notes Harvard’s 14 wins, 2 losses, 38 ties. Baseball strikeout records list Walsh, Matheson, Waddell, and Nap Rucker with figures from 264 for 52, 52 for 46, 241 for 32, and 38 games.
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Sea Walsh
Chicago Americans
Christy Matheson
New York Giants
Rube Waddell
St. Louis Browns
Nap Rucker
Brooklyn
Son Show
Money from Abroad and Local Gains in Bryan Mill
The Eagle highlights John Vick's Bryan mill as a modern, efficient operation buying Brazos county corn at top prices. It processes about one carload weekly, supports local grocers, and could save Brazos county $15,000 to $20,000 annually if home supply suffices. Vick plans upgrades after studying at the Dallas fair, including a new husker and sheller. The piece closes noting Villa Nova football’s rough play and Yale scrapping schedule with Pennsylvania.
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Bryan
John Vick
Eagle
Vick
Brazos County
Villa Nova
Yale
Pennsylvania
Labor Notes from 1809 to baseball league salary cap
The report covers unions from the first wallon era in 1809 to current labor developments. It notes Carnegie Steel plants expanding departments, a new Dunkirk blacksmiths union, renewed eight hour day deals in Boston, and wage discussions in India and England. It also mentions a Three-I League next season salary limit of 1600 dollars and enforcement for overages.
Haviland China Sets on Sale in Bryan Store
Tyler Haswell offers a wide selection of Haviland China in Bryan with sets and open stock. Prices are lower than in larger cities for the same quality. The ad invites shoppers to compare and visit 274 Brandon & Lawrence for the display of garments and fine goods.
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Haviland China
Bryan
Tyler Haswell
Brandon & Lawrence
Bryan Texas creates Board of Health and disease reporting
City council of Bryan adopts a four physician Board of Health to oversee sanitary conditions per articles 98 to 115. Another ordinance requires heads of families and school staff to report infectious diseases to the mayor, with fines from five dollars to a set maximum for noncompliance.
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Bryan
Texas
City of
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