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Newspaper

Bryan Morning Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1902

Page

2

Post Office Entry Noted by Connelly and Carnes

The record notes second class mail matter designation entered at the post office by Connelly and Carnes.

Connelly & Carnes

Caldwell Wins Local Vote by Fourteen Margin

Caldwell won the town ballot by a fourteen vote majority in a close local election. The result shifts local leadership, reflecting a narrow public preference in the town.

Caldwell

Federal courts overusing the term unconstitutional

A sharp editorial comment argues that federal courts overuse the word unconstitutional, suggesting it is applied too freely and broadly flagging potential overreach or excessive judicial activism.

Senator Jones Focuses on Round Bale Interests

The statement notes Senator Jones will have ample time to attend to his round bale interests, indicating a shift of attention away from pending duties.

Senator Jones

Court of Appeals strikes down Texas antitrust laws

The Third Court of Appeals rules Texas antitrust statutes unconstitutional ruling they infringe on constitutional protections. The decision challenges the state’s ability to regulate competition.

Third Court of Appeals

New Louisville Third Party Aims to Unite Opposition

A new political group forms in Louisville to rally voters against both Democrats and Republicans. Organizers say the party seeks to rebrand beyond the term third party to gain broader appeal and momentum.

Louisville

Boston Women Align With Negro Club Members

The newspaper notes Boston women decide to affiliate with Negro club women. It contrasts social distances, stating nine states lie between Texas and Massachusetts yet far less than the differences between their peoples.

Women of Boston Texas Massachusetts

House for Rent Near I G N de Pot

House for rent near I. & G. N. de Pot. Apply to C. A. Adams. 105.

I. & G. N. Depot C. A. Adams

Girls Industrial School Board Holds First Denton Meeting

The Denton based girls' industrial school board of regents organized at its first meeting. It will establish a high grade girls college with an industrial feature and select a careful faculty. Rosser Thomas was appointed to visit principal industrial institutions in the United States and report back.

Girls’ Industrial School Board of Regents Denton Rosser Thomas United States

House Passes Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill in Washington

Washington April 3 The House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill the eighth regular supply measure of the session. Amendments were few as debate turned to the revenue cutter service efficiency bill. Oleomargarine bill discussion in the Senate featured bright exchanges between Bailey of Texas and Depew of New York.

Washington House Senate Revenue Cutter Service

Senator Bailey and Depew clash with wit in support of measure

In a bright speech supporting the measure, Mr. Depew sparred with Mr. Bailey on the American girl topic to lively audience laughter. Bills passed include a White River Railway bridge in Arkansas, Bartlett named rear admiral on retired list, and extended filing for state and territorial governors’ war expenses to 1908, plus seven private pensions for aiding in army recruitment.

White River Railway Company White River Arkansas John Russell Bartlett Spain United States

Patterson proposes bill to abolish slavery in the Philippines

Representative Patterson of Tennessee introduces a bill to end slavery in the Philippines and to void the Bates treaty with the sultan of the Sulu Islands.

Washington Patterson Tennessee Philippines Bates Sulu Islands

Army promotions fill vacancies with new brigadier generals

Washington on April 3 announces Brigadier General R. P. Hughes promoted to major general and Colonels Isaac D. DeRussy Andrew S. Burt and M. V. Sheridan elevated to brigadier generals in the regular army to fill retirements and existing vacancies.

Washington R. P. Hughes Isaac D. DeRussy Andrew 8. Burt M. V. Sheridan

Postmasters Named for McKingley and Pittsburg Texas

The appointment announces Hugh E. Smith as post master at McKingley and Edwin Fore as postmaster at Pittsburg Texas.

Washington Hugh E. Smith McKingley Edwin Fore Pittsburg Tex

Four Men Held After Ivey Murder Hearing in South McAlester

Frank Jones John Fisher Tom Nix and John Logan all negroes faced preliminary hearing on the murder of Peter Ivey the aged ex Confederate whose remains were found in a butcher shop ashes. All four were held without bail amid bitter public feeling and heightened precautions to prevent lynching.

South McAlester I. T Frank Jones John Fisher Tom Nix John Logan Peter Ivey

House Fire Kills Father and Five Children Near Jennings

In Jennings Louisiana a residence belonging to Philip Mitchell burned on Wednesday. The father and five children perished in the flames while the mother escaped after a desperate attempt to save them. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Jennings Philip Mitchell

Mexicans Celebrate Victory and Spring Parades in Laredo

Report from Laredo Texas dated April 3 notes celebrations across the city as crowds greet a recent victory. Details indicate public cheers, traditional bands, and community gatherings marking the event.

Laredo Tex

Anniversary of Mexican Triumph Observed Across Republic

The thirty fifth anniversary of the defeat of Maximilian in 1867 was broadly celebrated. Across the republic business nearly halted with banks and stores closed as ceremonies marked the occasion.

Republic

General Funston recounts atrocities and hanging foes

At a banquet in San Francisco on April 3, General Fred Funston claimed Filipinos abandoned civilized fighting after early months and waged guerrilla war. He cited nearly 4000 of their countrymen killed or tortured, including natives buried alive. He said he personally hanged some insurgents and accused Aguinaldo and Lun of brutal power struggles.

San Francisco Fred Funston Ohio Society Aguinaldo Lun

Patrick to Transfer All Rights to Wife in Death Penalty Case

Albert T. Patrick convicted of killing William M. Rice reportedly executes a will naming his wife as administrator upon his impending death sentence. If executed, Mrs. Patrick will seek to support the Rice will of 1900 during Patrick's incapacity and appeal.

New York Albert T. Patrick William M. Rice

Crozier Nomination Denied Over Patents Charge

Senate military affairs committee reported favorably on Col George L Gillespie for chief of engineers and Col George B Davis for judge advocate general, but unfavorably on Capt William Crozier for chief of the bureau of ordnance with brigadier general rank. Crozier is accused of interest in ordnance patents prompting the exception.

Crozier Washington Senate Committee On Military Affairs George L. Gillespie George B. Davis William Crozier Bureau of Ordnance

Suit Will Be Withdrawn Against British Consul

New Orleans April 3 Lawyers for Boer General Pearson announced they would withdraw from the U S circuit court the libel suit for damages against Arthur Van Sittart British consul here The case followed Van Sittart’s remarks implying Pearson’s involvement in the attempted destruction of the mule transport Mechanician The lawyers said they are pursuing higher targets and abandoned the suit

New Orleans Pearson United States Arthur van Sittart van Sittart

Policeman Shoots His Wife in Brooklyn Home

Police report Brooklyn officer John J. O'Brien shot and killed his wife Minnie at their home in front of three children and her mother. O'Brien had handed the revolver to his husband before he left for duty and had been drinking heavily recently.

New York John J. O’brien Brooklyn Minnie

General Satterlee Dies in New York Home

General Livingstone Satterlee dies at his New York City residence. His career began as a Providence Marine Artillery private and he was commissioned brigadier general in 1865 by Governor Fenton. He once led the Zetarsi fraternity of the United States and Canada.

New York Livingston Satterlee Marine Artillery of Providence R. I Fenton Zetarsi Fraternity United States Canada Sattarlea

United States Commissioner S. B. Bradford Dies in Ardmore

United States Commissioner S. B. Bradford died Wednesday night in Ardmore Oklahoma after a Monday apoplexy. He leaves a wife three sons and one daughter. Bradford formerly practiced in South McAlester and had served as attorney general of Kansas.

Ardmore I. T United States S. B. Bradford South McAlester State of Kansas

Meyers Couple Tragedy Ends With Insanity Flight to Asylum

In Orange Texas on April 3 J O Meyers a farmer near Terry died of pneumonia weeks ago His widow Louisa Meyers forced into collapse by grief was declared insane An officer escorted her to Austin for placement in the insane asylum.

Orange Tex J. O. Meyers Terry Louisa Meyers Austin

Livestock Show Draws Interest in Purcell Oklahoma

Interest runs high across the territory for the Chickasaw Livestock association fine stock show to be held here next week. A good number of entries has been received so far boosting local anticipation.

Dallas Police Chief Picked. Fire Chief Re elected

At a special meeting of the board of police and fire commissioners in Dallas on April 3 R. L Winfrey was chosen as police chief replacing Sterling Price. H. F. Magee was reelected fire chief. Assistants for both departments will be named on June 1.

Dallas Board of Police and Fire Commissioners R. L Winfrey Sterling Price H. F. Magee

Farmer assassinated near Augusta in late robbery attempt

In Augusta Georgia area on April 3 a farmer from Edgefield county South Carolina named W I Collins was shot and killed during a highway robbery five miles from Augusta. George Woods who was with Collins resisted the hold up and was slightly wounded. The robbers escaped.

Augusta W. I. Collins Edgefield County South Carolina Carolina George Wooda Colling Collins Woods

Narrow escape from lynching in Lake Charles

Dan Johnson a 55 year old African American man was saved from a mob by officers in Lake Charles Louisiana. The incident stemmed from an accusation involving his 14 year old daughter the complainant. The mob acted within the city limits but was halted before harm could occur. The case remains under police investigation and no charges are listed at this time.

Lake Charles Dan Johnson Johnson

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