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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1906
Page
6
J. W. Batts offers the only complete set of abstract books for Brazos County land titles. Also for sale a five room house with two lots on the east side of town two blocks from Main Street in a good neighborhood. Improvements in good repair. Price $1100 for a few days only, terms reasonable.
Washington reports Cuba as the sole topic in talks within the official circle handling the island crisis. The state department directs policy from Oyster Bay while the navy and war department stand ready to act if intervention is decided. Orders call for neutral stance and protection of American life and property as ships and troops are prepared for possible deployment.
The nominees of the Reorganized Republican Party of Texas file a petition in the supreme court seeking to be made parties to a mandamus suit brought by Acheson and the executive committee against Secretary of State Shannon. The district's board of legal examiners will meet Monday to examine applicants for law licenses. Articles of incorporation filed for Caro and Northern Railroad Company with headquarters in Nacogdoches and capital stock of 100000 to build from Caro in Nacogdoches County to Mount Enterprise in Rusk County.
In Houston on September 14 Ed Stoerller shot his father H Stoerller, thinking him a burglar at their Washington street store. The father was struck by a bullet and is fatally wounded. The incident occurred as both men slept in the store, the son grabbed a pistol in fear and fired. The son is overwhelmed with grief.
Hon. W. J. Bryan spoke to a large audience at the National Baseball League park in Cincinnati on Thursday night. Mayor Dempsey introduced him and noted state senate committee investigations. Bryan thanked the crowd, praised Democratic principles, and urged the Republicans to follow arbitration and peace policies aligned with Democratic platforms. He cited the London peace conference, Burton’s role, and criticized the GOP for deserting Democratic ideas, urging proper arbitration laws after the mine strike.
American charge Mr Sleeper received Washington’s order to pull Denver sailors. Commander Colwell landed at 9 30 conferred with President Palma and withdrew the force as the city remained calm. A rumor of Camaguay uprising circulated while postal service between Santiago and Havana was interrupted. Zayas urged insurgents to cease fighting as surrender talks with Colwell began.
Austin reports Special Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot plans to file suit against Waters-Pierce Oil for penalties and ouster under Texas anti-trust laws. Evidence from Lightfoot may conflict with H. Clay Pierce testimony. John H. Caldwell seeks permanent injunctions to bar gambling on certain premises. temporary writ granted.
A new rail and water route from New York to the City of Mexico is planned to begin soon. It promises a faster journey than the existing New York Vera Cruz route, with through tickets from New York to Mexico City via Galveston, rail to Houston, Aransas Pass to San Antonio, and connections to Mexican National lines reaching Redo for the capital.
The grand jury charged embezzlement by directors of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank. Indictments name M. Labay Frank Crane Joseph Lister E L Johnson Marcus Kirkeby and include amounts from 50 to 1000. Stensland and former cashier Henry W Hering face further indictments.
Charles Geismar of Macon shot Mrs. E. B. Ivey at her Edgewood Avenue home in Atlanta early Friday, wounding her in the left hand. He then killed himself after being denied entry Thursday night. Investigators have not disclosed a motive.
In Stevens Point on September 14, Carlos J. McDonald of Houston Texas and Ada Louis Bick of Stevens Point sought Father Banfield of Houston to conduct a private ceremony. Diocesan rules in Green Bay require ceremonies to be in churches or chapels. Loraine Texas also reports B B White a real estate dealer killed by a freight train on the Texas and Kansas railroad after attempting to cross ahead of it.
Five children aged nine to fourteen drowned after their blueberry trip on an island when their boat sprang a leak and sank near Port Felix. The tragedy occurred as the group returned from a day of picking berries in the area.
In Fort Worth a carriage turning a corner overturned injuring George Hollingsworth his wife and four children. A twelve year old boy suffered a broken leg while Mrs Hollingsworth was painfully injured and the other occupants escaped with slight bruises. In Palestine a fireman named George Garland died suddenly while talking and laughing.
Tulsa oil fuel trial on Frisco division Sapulpa to Monette affects fast mail engines marking first oil fuel use for Frisco passenger service. Lincoln dispatch notes W J Bryan replies to Roger C Sullivan stating he will not engage in personal controversy and will stick to prior assertions.
Oklahoma City on September 14 reports washouts suspending through Katy trains to Atoka. Rock Island tracks east of Shawnee were submerged by five feet of water.
A Cuda hy Packing company plant at Cudahy Wisconsin six miles from Milwaukee was damaged by fire Thursday night, causing about 400000 dollars in losses. One fireman was killed during efforts to fight the blaze.
Ralph Church, a well known smelter employee from Aguas Calientes, disappeared after leaving Aug 15 for Mexico City with $20000 on his person. Friends fear foul play as no word has come since. He previously came from Channing, Texas.
New York reports the death of Daniel O Day a Standard Oil official and pipeline head at Royan France aged sixty two from a ruptured stomach artery He was long associated with the Rockefellers as a top executive and financier He leaves three sons one prepared to take his place strong financier and industry figure
The third annual convention ended in Chicago on Thursday night. Elected vice presidents include Rosa L. Moynah of Louisiana and W. L. McElrey of Texas.
New York City Railway Company raises wages on a graduated scale affecting most surface line workers in Manhattan. The total increase totals more than $250,000.
Baton Rouge report notes the Democratic primary in the Third district failed to produce a majority for any railroad commissioner candidate after ballot count. A new election is required to determine the nominee.
Spoiled sausage eaten by L Ruiz near San Antonio caused his death. Near Keyman Oklahoma Mrs Charles Reninger committed suicide with carbolic acid. Texas reform school farm sold $2395 worth of corn in past quarter.
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