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Newspaper

Bryan Morning Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

2

Post Office Second Class Mail Rate Notice

Classified line item noting second class mail matter status and monthly rate of 40 cents for Connelly and Carnes.

Beaumonth Oil Field Sees 214 Gusher Events

The Beaumont oil field reports 214 gushers to date, highlighting ongoing high output from wells and sustained activity in the region's petroleum sector.

Beaumont Oil Field

Defeat signals new Arkansas Democratic Party leader

The loss of Senator James K. Jones in Arkansas prompts a change at the top of the national Democratic executive committee. Jack Beall is contesting Wootana for Congress in the Dallas district as Hill county becomes the pivotal battle in the race.

James K. Jones Arkansas National Democratic Executive Committee Jack Beall Wootana Dallas Hill County

Nelson fined for bigamy in St. Joseph three years

A. C. Nelson, charged with thirteen marriages, received a three year sentence in St. Joseph Missouri. Nelson quipped he failed to get the right wife the first time and would "try, try again" as he offered the adage in his defense.

A. C. Nelson St. Joseph, Mo Nelson

Rock Island Line seeks 295 mile Texas extension

The Chicago, Rock Island and Texas railroad petitions for a charter amendment to extend from Fort Worth to Galveston a distance of 295 miles. It would pass through Tarrant Dallas Ellis Navarro Freestone Leon Madison Grimes Montgomery Harris and Galveston counties to reach deep water by the nearest route.

Chicago, Rock Island & Texas Railroad Company Ft. Worth Galveston Tarrant Dallas Ellis Nevarro Freestone Leon Madison Grimes Montgomery Harris

City Election Quiet Vote Totals Released

City election concluded quietly with 477 total ballots cast after 13 rejected for blue pencil marks. Mayor Harrison received 893 votes while Aldermen results show Searcy 273, Stevenson 311, Franklin 117.

Harrison Searcy Stevenson Franklin

Holt Elected Houston Mayor and Likely Aldermen Wins

Reform candidate Holt won the Houston mayoral race yesterday and indications suggested Holt also won the accompanying aldermanic seats as early tallies circulated. Final reports confirmed the same outcome with Holt leading the count.

Holt Reform Houston

Roosevelt’s Attitude Split Over Miles and Funston

The administration’s stance toward Miles and Funston diverges, hinging on how one speaks to Roosevelt. The men’s public remarks shape the president’s response, underscoring divided treatment based on rhetoric and stance.

Miles Funston Roosevelt

Special 5 and 10 cent combine edges selling fast

W J Coulter dw Mrs M W Sims return from Temple and Waco yesterday as advert says special edging and insertions are moving quickly.

W. J. Coulter M. W. Sims Temple Waco

Guthrie Fire Destroys State Capital Printing Plant

A Sunday blaze in Guthrie Oklahoma devastates the State Capital printing plant the Hotel Capitol the St James hotel and related properties. Owner N H Green cites total losses around 250000 with townwide damage near 350000 incipient incendiary fire and rapid spread up elevator shafts aided by strong winds.

Guthrie C. T State Capital Printing Hotel Capitol St. James Cammack Richey General Merchandise State Capital N. H. Green

Political Upheaval Drives Haytian Refugees to Kingston

Large numbers of Haytian refugees arrive amid political upheaval in Hayti. Observers say the situation is serious and trouble is likely to occur soon in Kingston as arrivals seek safety and shelter.

Kingston Hayti

France to Hold General Election on April 27

Paris reports that on March 31 a council of ministers decree fixed the general election for April 27 with President Leubet signing the decree.

Paris Council of the Ministers Leubet

Fires and violence across Texas and nearby states

A roundup reports Theodore Cordova’s shooting death in Laredo and multiple fires destroying livery stables in Georgetown and a Texas and Pacific depot in Strawn. Other items note a congress race in Bosque County, fire escapes at Terrell asylums, a shoe firm receiver in San Antonio, plans for a lion versus bull fight in El Paso, and various accidents, crimes, and economic moves across Texas Oklahoma and nearby regions.

Theodore Cordova Laredo Tex Georgetown Bosque County Jack Beall Elis Dudley G. Wooten Dallas Congress Terrell Texas and Pacific Strawn Sullivan Shoe Company San Antonio

American Motors Sought For British South Africa War Use

Captain R. Walker of the Royal Engineers at Pretoria requests specifications and prices from American manufacturers for light automobiles steam and gasoline motors and motor bicycles. He says the commander in chief will expand motor vehicle use in theBoer campaign and that American road conditions resemble those in South Africa. Vehicles will carry searchlights in the field and be tested for other military uses.

Engineer Corps Engineers Pretoria Tifton Automobile Club of America R. 3. Walker Royal Engineers Walker South Africa England

Meeting Arranged Between Steyn Delarey and Schalkberger

Pretoria April 1 reports say President Steyn General Delarey and Acting President Schalkberger will meet without delay. General Botha is expected. Commandant Mears to abide government decision. Devilliers seeks terms through a flag of truce. Boers discuss surrender amid ambushes and daily surrenders in Standerton.

Pretoria Steyn Delarey Schalkberger Botha Mears Devilliers Kimberly Orange River Colony de Wet Commandant Alberts Heidelburg Transvaal Alberts Hans Botha

British Soldiers Killed in March 30 Railroad Wreck

In Transvaal near Barberton thirty nine British soldiers died and forty five were injured when a railroad wreck occurred on March 30.

Pretoria Barberton Transvaal Colony

Wreck at Barberton kills Hampshire regiment men

London dispatch says a railway wreck at Barberton Transvaal Colony was accidental. Most victims belonged to the Hampshire regiment, with the casualty list indicating a heavy toll among its ranks.

London War Office Barberton Transvaal Colony Hampshire Regiment

Natives Starving Near Cape Nome Reported

R T Chestnut reports destitution among natives west of Cape Nome on January 9. Women and children lack food and clothing while miners supply meals and provisions, urging government aid. W H Francis corroborates scarce fish supply at Cape Nome and relief from white residents, but insufficient to meet the emergency.

Nome Seattle R. T. Chestnut Cape Nome Mr. Chestnut W. H. Francis

Santo Domingo Disturbed Prompting Naval Precaution

Washington reports a revolutionary movement in Santo Domingo prompting the state department to request a warship. The Machias, at San Juan Porto Rico, will likely depart immediately. Officials say the disturbance is not serious but a ship is sent as a precaution.

Washington State Department Santo Domingo Navy Department Machias San Juan Porto Rico

Eleven Drowned After Ship Collision Near Nab Light

A collision between the channel passenger steamer Alma and the British ship Cambrian Prince near Nab Light results in the Cambrian Prince sinking and eleven crew members dead. The Alma returns to Southampton badly damaged with eleven men nearby Nab Light noted.

London Alma Southampton Nab Light

Killing Near Merkel Texas Reported After Pursuit

A fatal incident is reported near Merkel Texas seven miles south of town on April 1 as a man named Baccus was killed following a pursuit. Details are limited in the fragmentary OCR text.

John S. Long Louisville Peter Low Alonzo Whiddin Golfo Cala Bank of Bazile Bazile Neb Cleveland Plate San Antonio Tex Denver Huff Scott New Boston Edward Rochelle Dallas McComas

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