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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
4
York Beach Maine Sept 17 Rear Admiral John G Walker retired dies suddenly at the home of a friend at High Pasture York Cliffs He was seventy two and a native of New Hampshire He promoted the famous evolution squadron known as the White squadron and was named its commander
Waxahachie Texas September 17 The U S Department of Fisheries will stop free fish distribution in the state under the anti free pass law now in effect in Texas Congressman Beall of the Fifth district secured the notice after a Waxahachie citizen requested fish to stock a lake The department cited new Texas laws as the reason and offered no specific statute
In Fort Worth on Sept 17, J. Robinson aged 17 wed Jewell Lee Spanks aged 16. Soon after, J. G. Robinson the groom’s brother, wed Mrs Annie E Sparks the bride’s mother. the second couple includes a nineteen year old groom and a forty year old bride. The ceremony was at the courthouse with the brides’ and grooms’ father witnessing as officials study the relationship.
In Austin on September 17 Southwest Texas celebrated the ninety seventh anniversary of Mexican independence. Mexicans held fiestas across the region marking the day when Guerrero and Iturbide defeated the Spaniards and independence was declared. Plans for the centennial celebration in 1910 are already being discussed.
Final census figures show Oklahoma Territory at 721,141, up 332,810 since 1900, an 81 percent rise. Counts from several counties list Cimorron 5,865 Becham 17,840 Jackson 17,087 Roger 75,829 Logan 30,711 with incomplete data.
Two young children of O. W. Davis were burned to death in a barn set on fire by a four year old neighbor boy. Two horses a carriage and a buggy were consumed in the blaze.
News from Denver reports the death of A. M. Mullinix, superintendent of bridges and construction for the Fort Worth and Denver road. He had gone to Denver to nurse his son through a serious illness while his wife travels there unaware of his passing.
The 1907 city directory for Fort Worth shows a population of 68137, an increase of 16311 over 1906. The note records the growth and presents updated demographic figures for the city.
Andrew Carnegie has not paid New York City taxes for three years and will fight in court. He contests high assessments on Carnegie Hall and his Fifth Avenue residence with adjacent property, aided by Robert L. Cutting in a supreme court action seeking reductions.
Mrs. FR A Shields of Marlin Texas died aged seventy four at Garden City and was buried in Marlin cemetery. She was widow of Gen Shields former Alabama congressman and veteran public servant who had roles including minister to Venezuela under Polk and customs collector at Galveston under Grant. The couple moved from Alabama to Texas about fifty years ago and she lived in Falls county near Chilton before moving to Garden City.
Easton Pa Sept 17 A Lehigh Valley express from Buffalo to New York derailed near Pattenburg tunnel New Jersey thirteen miles from Easton injuring multiple trainmen and passengers None fatally The locomotive jumped the track and plunged into the mountain side Engineer Herbert Godley and baggage master were hurt with others shaken but not severely hurt Umpire Billy Evans of the American League was sidelined for the season after being struck by a soda water bottle during a St Louis Detroit game.
The United States Navy Department contracted with a Welsh firm for 100000 tons of the best steam coal. Delivery to extend over 1908. Price agreed upon remains undisclosed.
J W Pruitt Scott, telegraph operator at Mooringsport La, was brought from Blanchard La to a Texarkana hospital with bullet wounds. An arrest was reported. Scott is in a dangerous condition.
Austin reports Leroy Trice general manager of the International and Great Northern railroad estimates the cotton crop along the railway lines will fall about 43 percent compared with last season.
New York Sept 17 The criminal branch of the supreme court opens next month for the Thaw case. Martin Littleton senior defense counsel will seek an immediate trial, while District Attorney Jerome argues against a quick hearing. The dispute centers on trial timing, with December seen as the likely date.
Berlin reports no word from the William Bruce expedition since they departed the base of supply a month ago. Captain Boagsen and Captain Johnson joined Bruce with two weeks of provisions. sleds found near the landing raise fears the three may have perished crossing Prince Charles bay as no game was found along the coast.
Mexico marks the 97th anniversary with a national military parade in Mexico City. President Diaz reviewed ten thousand troops at the National Palace and opened Congress at 6 PM with his annual message on Guatemala, finance, labor, and health.
In Louisville on September 17 Judge Walter P. Lincoln inaugurated a new punishment for youths. Future offenders arrested for swearing and singing vulgar songs will be required to have their mouths washed with soap suds in open court. Ten boys aged ten to fifteen were arraigned on complaints by neighbors about nightly disturbances including swearing, vulgar songs, gambling, and other minor offenses.
John Trummer, a Brooklyn brewing firm owner, killed himself after his fiancée ended their engagement. He stabbed himself six times with a penknife, then entered his bedroom and turned on all the gas jets in his Williamsburg home.
Tokio reports the government awarded W. D. Stevens a grant of 10 000 acres and W. Davison a similar grant with an annual annuity of 840 for services during the Russia Japan war.
San Angelo Texas September 17 On examining trial S D Magill charged with arson was discharged.
Elgin Alabama reports butter production for the past week at 729000 pounds. The weekly figure reflects local dairy activity and supply levels.
Mrs. J. H. Brown, of Tallapoosa Georgia, suffering dementia, rushed from her home and jumped into a forty foot deep well filled with water. She was rescued but sustained a broken limb and multiple broken ribs on one side.
Samuel Ma lees, aged seventy five, collapsed and died in the lobby of the American National bank building in Fort Worth on September 17.
An unknown man with a badly decomposed body was discovered on the riverbank of the South Canadian River near Oklahoma City on September 17. Investigators began inquiries to determine identity and cause.
Fort Worth on September 17 reports 1800 back tax suits filed, signaling a broad tax collection push and a surge in delinquent accounts across the area.
William Harrison vice president of Bradley Gilbert Printing company shot himself in Louisville causing his death. Local police investigated the incident and reporters noted it as a suicide. Harrison was a senior figure at the printing firm and had been with the company for many years.
In Berne Switzerland on Sept 17 a summer tragedy left eighty climbers dead and thirty two injured after an Alpine ascent.
Buffalo reports the American Social Science Association elected John Huston Finley of New York as president in a recent meeting on September 17.
R H Brogdon proprietor advertises good meals and excellent accommodations at the Commercial Hotel. Convenient to business and depots, the hotel seeks a few regular boarders to fill rooms.
All work neatly done and satisfaction guaranteed with the Red Hood sign. Located next to James & Nunn in Bryan Texas.
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