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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
4
News from Braila Russia dated September 11 reports a new anti Jewish outbreak in Kishinev where at least eighty Jews were killed in attacks by organized bands. Looting occurred as defenders were killed or wounded and Jews fled in panic toward the Pruth. Frontier guards drove many seeking Romanian refuge back.
In Frederick Maryland on September 11 Miss Lottie Remsburg found a copperhead nearly three feet long on the organ keys in her Middletown home and killed it after pursuing with a broom. Nearby Miss Mary Hoffer killed a large black snake in the garden with a club as her mother gathered corn.
Chicago September 11 Henry Graves a longtime Chicago settler near death plans a five ten thousand dollar monument for his horse Ike Cook to be placed in Washington Park. Ike Cook, a famous trotter, once ran a 2 30 mile and was the first to reach that time in Minnesota. Graves, a pioneer who arrived in 1831, drove Ike Cook to numerous victories.
Clark Lane a Hamilton, Ohio native died in Goshen Indiana at eighty four. He gave away nearly all his million after amassing wealth of about 100000. He endowed a hospital orphanage and library at Hamilton. His daughter Maud D L Jackson of Mount Healthy tried to name a guardian to stop further waste. Lane was noted for a lifelong mania for litigation creating high court costs.
New Bedford reports Capt. Heggarty and the whaling brig Sullivan returning from a twenty seven month voyage with 3300 barrels of sperm oil. The crew gathered 875 barrels in five days and cut blubber rather than boil it. The captain says he saw a massive pod of sperm whales, estimating fifty five barrel whales and claiming 150000 whales may have been present in the pod.
Budapest dispatch says Dr. Haler of London has achieved beneficial results in cancer treatment using gelatine injections. In forty cases he has succeeded in 37 and failed in 3.
Tokyo dispatch notes extended Vancouver reports fail to yield new press criticism. Public sentiment calls the disturbance the act of irresponsible individuals and demands punishment.
A serious riot erupted early Wednesday at Twenty fourth and Utah streets in San Francisco. Several United Railroads carmen were assaulted while guiding a car into a barn. five were wounded and one is believed fatally struck.
Representative Lea Beatty of Caldwell County visits Austin to discuss Governor Campbell, Bailey's rising political influence, and his own Legislature plans. The piece notes state land patents signed by the governor and a penitentiary board meeting with convicts on hand and changes since August.
At the request of convention officers, Commissioner Milner announces Texas delegation to the October 7 to 9 conference. The list includes Lee Young Stephenville and many others from Dallas Fort Worth Houston and Galveston aligning growers with manufacturers to discuss cotton sector issues.
Will O Taylor a 25 year old Celeste Hunt county resident and former Celeste hotel clerk died instantly in a room at the Southern hotel in Dallas after shooting himself in the heart. He had been in ill health for months and sought medical help at a sanitarium. Prosecutors presume despondency led to the act.
Denison on September 11 reports the organization of First State Bank in the city. The bank lists capital stock at $60,000 and marks a new financial institution for Denison.
Canton Mississippi September 11 Dr William Yanden was found dead in a bath tub in his residence authorities suspect morphine poisoning but await autopsy results and further investigation to determine exact cause of death.
The Travel Magazine lauds English customs officers as obliging and helpful for landing American passengers. Free trade is celebrated with allowances for tobacco spirits perfume and small amounts of sugar and other items but passengers must own the goods for personal use. Dogs may not be brought and six months' quarantine applies to them. The officials are civil service appointees and praised for vigilance against lying.
A beggar asks for alms on Fleet Street and is given a shilling by Oliver Goldsmith. His friend scolds the act as misapplied since the funds go to a poor woman. Goldsmith defends the deed saying any happiness earned is enough. Later he lends £40 to his tailor after delay and aids a friend facing rent seizure, declaring relief to be his duty.
The Philadelphia Record explains that policemen wear their badges near the heart to shield them from bullets and knives. The small shield, kept over the heart whether on or off duty, has saved many officers by deflecting attack and offering vital protection.
The piece recalls Sir Walter Scott with a bull terrier named Camp noted for understanding many words. A tale describes Camp biting a baker while delivering bread, its owner scolding him, and Camp reacting with distress yet later rejoicing when told the baker was paid or unharmed.
The wealthy angler owns a six foot oblong case for rods costing about $30 each. He uses a heavy surf casting rod, a lighter bay casting rod, and a set of fly rods for fresh water fishing. Reels cost $75 each and up. He keeps a trunk with Irish linen lines, hooks, flies, sinkers, spinners, and artificial bait. Duplicates are common. total tackle cost ranges from $250 to $1,000.
Fort Worth Texas September 11 Over 100 members attended the second day of the Employing Job Printers Association of Texas Selection of the next meeting place was left to officers An organizer will be employed Dues were raised from 250 to 5 per year The secretary will print and distribute the conference proceedings to every employing and commercial printer in Texas George M Coutts of Galveston was elected president Morgan Evans of Fort Worth secretary Robert Clark of San Antonio treasurer J B Hill of Waco sergeant at arms and 11 vice presidents including J W Dealey of Houston J S Hill of Waco Paul Bennett of Paris Fred Boulware of Fort Worth Fred Erhardt of Galveston T J Lamb of Beaumont H C Fricke of Austin P O Wilson of Taylor Giles M Halton of Nacogdoches G E Grinstead of Kerrville
Corsicana Texas September 11 The board of trustees for the Odd Fellows woods and orphans home has let the contract to G W Bhilleat of Abilene for additions to the dining room and girls dormitory. The consideration is 24000 dollars and work will start soon.
The St James Gazette recalls how in 1799 near Ce ypi a band played a tune believed to be the oldest popular Bedouin melody. The Bedouins leaped and shouted in delirium saying it was their ancestral song. It is thought Crusaders carried the tune to Europe in the eleventh century.
Frank Truesdale, noted Houston league player, wed Grace Hatch of Houston. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace S. T. Fountaine in Galveston on September 11.
Sherman news confirms Grayson county will hold a local option election on October 3. Voters will decide on liquor control within the county. Election officials urge informed participation and note polling places will operate as in past local ballots.
Shawnee Oklahoma. On September 11 a four year old girl, daughter of William Doss, died after her clothing caught fire from a stove.
Checotah Oklahoma September 11 Larry Coyle died from wounds after being shot by a deputy marshal one leg amputated earlier. The case centers on the fatal shooting incident and its aftermath.
Austin Sept 11 Office Assistant AG Claude Pollard issues a ruling on the anti-pass law. He says telegraph telephone street railway and express firms need not seek railway commission authority to use special rates. The opinion, addressed to railroad commissioner Colquitt, overturns a previous assumption and clarifies the scope of required approvals.
The article outlines a historical Old New England Sabbath from Saturday dusk to Sunday worship lasting eight hours with a one hour dinner break. It notes rude bench seating and town meeting style assignments, and logs a diary of service parts including invocation Bible reading psalm prayer sermon baptism and a public sinner’s trial.
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