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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
1
A passenger and a freight vehicle collided with severe consequences. Investigators reported multiple injuries and major damage to both units. Emergency crews responded swiftly, transporting wounded to local hospitals as officials began their inquiry.
Five Parhemites sect members are under arrest in Zion City for manslaughter in the death of Letitia Greenhaulagh a 44 year old cripple. They believed she was possessed and twisted her arms and neck as they prayed to drive out the devil. The wreck at Encardon on the Mexican Central line killed 32 and injured 33 when a freight collided with a passenger train near Aguas Calientes.
Public service commission inquiry into Borough Metropolitan company raises questions as cancelled checks charged to special construction accounts show payments in 1902 to L. E. Quigg and Eugene Ellsworth. Checks totaling 4,500 dollars were drawn on Chase National Bank and signed Moorhead.
Theresa Canting, a young telephone operator, attempted suicide by inhaling gas in her room. She leaped four stories to her death when confronted by her mother. A quarrel with her sweetheart is reported as the motive.
James Compton of Washington sues the Wabash Railroad for about 750000 dollars, seeking principal and interest on mortgages tied to part of the Wabash system claimed to be purchased before the Civil War. Attorney General Judson Harmon represents Compton, while the railroad contends 6 percent interest was paid. Compton is nearing seventy five.
In Cleveland officials say a westbound suburban car struck an open switch and was derailed near Toledo. A conductor and one passenger were killed and about twenty others were seriously hurt. Local authorities reported the accident at Lake Erie Electric Railway headquarters.
President Roosevelt plans a seventeen day camping trip in northeastern Louisiana starting around October 5 while on vacation from Oyster Bay. Sec Rob Loeb outlined main features as the trip includes a hunting prospect and visits with Civil Service Commissioner McElhinney and John M. Parker. He will depart Washington after a Western and Southern speaking tour and will address crowds in Vicksburg and Nashville.
Mrs Carry A Nation refused to promise restraint and was sent to the Washington workhouse for seventy five days in default of a $25 fine after arrest on disorderly conduct charges.
Census officials report Oklahoma with 1 414 042 residents, comprising 721 141 in Oklahoma Territory and 692 901 in Indian Territory. Wheat for December delivery hits 1.14 a bushel in Chicago amid export demand and Canadian damages reports.
In Chicago on September 20 Miss Hilda Natalby testified she was merely an acquaintance of Constantine and denied he spoke of love affairs. The defense had argued jealousy over his attention to her led to Mrs. Gentry's death.
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