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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
2
The item notes a looming treasury deficit in Texas as Donnelly and Carnes report, amid broader national fiscal concerns. It mentions the national convention of colored Baptists planned for Austin and other political and industrial signals including labor leadership and agricultural price guidance.
The Texas Farm and Ranch argues a single acre can yield over ten times the average crop and proves an acre can produce more than 200 bushels of corn. Ten acres could exceed 2000 bushels, offering better output than expanding land. Farmers lack knowledge more than land, and with the right know how they can increase yields on existing farms.
The National Fidelity Ware house company of Virginia plans to build many cotton warehouses in the South and issue receipts guaranteed by a Maryland firm. If successful, growers could sell cotton year round rather than waiting two to three months for a crop in demand by spinners.
A humorous exchange between the Doctor and Stubb about sleep. Stubb notes his wife only sleeps once her vest pocket is touched, prompting a light moment on nightly routines.
Early Tuesday Mrs Della Kelley and Will Buckley died from strychnine poisoning. Authorities allege Buckley placed poison in a chile dish and then took poison himself. He allegedly urged an elopement after her refusal. her husband is reportedly in Indian Territory seeking work.
The State Association of Spiritualists begins a three day session in Austin with delegates from across the state. The attorney general sues C Bender et al of Harris county to recover 1589 acres of public free school land in Polk county, with a temporary injunction against timber cutting. The Tyler term for the Criminal Court of Appeals library shipment is noted, and contracts for improvements at the Agricultural and Mechanical College are awarded. A yellow fever death is reported in Monterey Mexico with Dr Sessions confirming.
A runaway horse hitched to a delivery wagon in Gallatin Tennessee smashed three vehicles, injuring seven people. Seven are reported seriously hurt with three in critical condition and possibly fatally. The animal, frightened by a toy balloon, was shot after frenzy. The list of injured includes Mrs Smith Hattie Smith Mamie Smith Mollie Sad dler and W Watson.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 22 W P Price a Greer county farmer shot and killed a neighbor boy named Parks mortally wounded Parks brother and wounded his own son Price claims self defense the Parks boys had burned his barn previously and his son was accidentally hit during the incident
Guthrie Oklahoma September 22 The Fort Smith and Western railroad completed and began service Monday linking Fort Smith to Guthrie a 217 mile route. Promoters include Myron T Herrick H Frick and Marcus A Hanna.
Goldthwaite Texas abolishes her corporation. Johnson County Texas corn yields eighty four bushels per acre. Evanston Illinois a mad dog scare ends as six children are killed.
Oldest and strongest Mutual Life Insurance Co offers policies on all desirable plans. A D McConnico agent. Office with Dr J L Fountain in Bryan Texas. Phone 250 Notary Public.
In Waco on Sept 22 John Clab head workman at H. BE Ambold’s gun store suffered a severe injury when a pair of tailor shears, sharpened on an emery wheel, penetrated his groin. The incident is described as dangerous and likely fatal. In the same dispatch Scott Field of Calvert was chosen as arbitrator for the Bell Water company to set a price for its plant.
Beaumont Texas September 22 Christopher Williams of Chicago has qualified as receiver and assumed control of Citizens National Bank after appointment by the court.
The porte in Constantinople says the mission assigned to Hilmi Pasha equals the Bulgarian proposed international commission and adds that if Bulgaria fails to restore order its suzerain will aid. London reports no confirmation of Boris Sarafoff's execution near Monastir.
Whitmore of the Stereotypers and Electrotypers union declares his opposition to the Central Labor union resolutions in the Miller case is personal and not union backed. Gompers declines to discuss the matter at the executive council meeting. Sommersfield known as Larry set for arraignment in New York on a 23000 mining stock swindle involving Philadelphia police.
London stocks drift lower as Consols slip to 83 4, a fresh record. Dealers cite pressure from rising money rates and rumors of higher German and Bank of England discount rates.
In Scranton on September 22 John O'Hara, a miner, fought his wife and son and seriously shot his wife in the back and his son in the arm. Neighbor Mrs Rhuel was shot in the breast during the incident.
In Cynthiana Kentucky on September 22 the defense in the Curtis Jett case presented four men who testified Jett was in Hargis Brothers store at the time of the shooting, establishing an alibi.
The business sessions in Philadelphia conclude with E. C. Morris reelected as president. The next convention will be held in Austin, Texas on Sept. 22.
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