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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

2

Buy A Jewel And Save Fuel Stove Ad

Ad touts the largest stove plant in the world offering smooth grey iron stoves with reservoir in both square and with reservoir designs. Prices range from 14 to 30 dollars and feature full guarantee.

Texas Politics Tilts Toward Governor and Senate Seats

Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson plans a Texas governorship as his long term goal while Colonel House campaigns in Galveston to unite Texas Democracy factions. The looming race hinges on statewide prohibition with Tom Ball favored for Governor and Burleson seen as potential Senate nominee to replace Culberson.

Washington Burleson Austin Texas E. M. House New York Galveston House United States Senate Culberson Senate Tom Ball

Treasurers Report of Bryan City Funds January 31 1914

City treasurer ED Hall presents balances in multiple funds including Water Works Sewer Plant Electric Light and Street improvement funds. Overdrawn accounts listed for Water and Sewer departments with net balances and bond fund totals. Canceled vouchers returned by the bank.

City of Bryan Credit Ba West Side School Fund Migke City Hall Water Dept Sewer Dept ED Hall

Monthly Report of Public Utilities for January

City summary shows Water, Light and Sewer departments with revenues, maintenance costs, and net profits. Water revenue 831.15 with pump charges and materials. Lights and power 2,237.95. Sewer 260.85. Net profits listed for each department total 681.31, with added gross revenue 3,287.85 and payments to Bryan Power Company 364.95.

Water Dept Custone & Shasta Ek Iascee Eee Wes Oe Bryan Power Company Verge Ava Liek Cnbemenevers Cca Hewatinin Rowoe Viet Sc Path

Mrs Logan Took Poison By Mistake

Mrs John A Logan widow of the Civil War hero ingested a poisonous medicine at home Tuesday night believing it was a cold remedy. For hours she was in a precarious condition but physicians administered antidotes and she is out of danger today.

Washington John A. Logan

Baseball champ in hero role

Frank Chance, manager of the New York Americans, rescued three flood victims who were swept away and clinging to trees in Glendora California. He floated ropes to them and pulled them to safety, saving their lives.

Glendora Cal Frank Chance New York Americans

Senator Gore Exonerated after Jury Verdict

Oklahoma City Feb 18 The jury returned a verdict in favor of Senator Gore ending the Bond damage suit. Mrs Gore cried in relief as she greeted her husband. The case’s next steps include possible action by theFederal Justice Department and an appeal filed by Mrs Bonds attorney.

Oklahoma City Okla Clark Senator Gore Associated Press Federal Department of Justice Gore

Capture of 27 Castillo bandits reported in New Mexico

Associated Press dispatch from Hachita New Mexico states that twenty seven more members of the Castillo bandit group have been captured. The report indicates ongoing pursuit and weakening of the rebel faction amid the conflict in the region.

Hachita N. M Constitutionalists Bandit Castillo

Heavy Floods Sweep Southern California Reports

An eight inch rainfall floods Southern California causing demoralized railroad traffic and streets under water. One person drowned at Santa Barbara as several houses collapse in Los Angeles area and orange groves suffer major damage.

Los Angeles Cal California Santa Barbara Associated Press

Sandy Sheppard Bond Denied in Attempted Murder Case

Sandy Sheppard failed to post the $300 bond after waiving examining trial in a case charging attempted murder and was remanded to jail by agreement of the attorneys.

Sandy Sheppard Sheppard

Steamer Metapan Abandons Search for Kineo Distress

The steamer Metapan, en route from Panama, reports it has given up the search for the distressed schooner Kineo off Cape Hatteras. Among Metapan passengers is Colonel Goethals en route to consult with President Wilson on Panaman Canal Zone organization. Wireless calls seeking the Kineo’s position went unanswered along the mid Atlantic seaboard.

New York Panama Kineo Cape Hatteras Colonel Goethals Wilson Panama Canal Zone Associated Press Norfolk Middle Atlantic Seaboard

Relief committee meeting on cotton seed aid in Brazos County

The Eagle announces a relief committee meeting at Brazos County Court House on Saturday February 28 at 2 pm. Those needing planting cotton seed may apply. arrangements with Bryan Oil Mill will be paid in the fall without interest. Attend to secure help.

Relief Committee Brazos County Bryan

Heavy fertilizer movement in Texas noted by chemist

Dr. G S Fraps Texas state chemist at A and M College says January fertilizer movement was the heaviest yet recorded. Warm weather may boost demand with prospects for the largest consumption in Texas. Last season used 75 500 tons according to the Houston Post.

G. S. Fraps Texas The Agricultural and Mechanical College

Grand Union Hotel to Be Taken for Subway Block

The city will condemn and acquire the Grand Union Hotel for the new dual rapid transit system and then sell the property to the highest bidder. The hotel had asked 3 500 000 dollars for the site.

Grand Union Hotel

Widow of Famous Writer Dies in California

Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson, widow of the renowned novelist, died yesterday in Santa Barbara California of apoplexy. Her death marks the passing of a noted literary figure known for her association with her husband’s enduring works.

Associated Press Santa Barbara, Cald Robert Louis Stevenson

Convict Guards Drown in Bayou Chase

In Houston on February 18 Isom Taylor and Roy Bailey convicts guards were drowned in the ship channel while pursuing escaping prisoners who gained liberty by swimming the channel.

Houston Tex Isom Taylor Roy Bailey

Two Big Liners in Collision Off Naples

The White Star liner and the Fabre liner Madonna collided near Naples Italy. Both ships were seriously damaged and 1400 emigrants aboard the Madonna were unharmed with no casualties reported.

Naples Italy White Star Elitc Fabre Madonna

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