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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
2
The American steel trust reports a 10 percent wage increase for many workers after consolidations that give it control of output. Major plants closed, thousands lose work, and overall payroll changes are uncertain as output prices rise 30 percent to consumers.
Prof. Frederick W. Mally of Hulen Texas has been chosen by the board of directors of A and M College to fill the state entomologist position created by the Willacy bill. He is a recognized authority with writings of wide scope and value.
Residents report a needed rain in Wellborn area. Miss Wiley returns to Sealy after a visit with Mrs. Goodwin. Miss Mills goes home to Allen Farm. Local men travel to Liberty for court and Hempstead for office duty. A dog hunt for wolves leads to a rabbit dug from a ground hole after five hours with tools and wagon loads.
No sickness reported at present in Green's Prairie. A community fish fry near the river Saturday drew turnout with ample fish and squirrels. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Symms of Peach Creek. Families of I. M. Williams, W. Kin Cannon, John Adler and Sam Williams attended and left for Bryan for spring trading.
The Rock Prairie column notes Prof Ben Wiley closed his school there but plans to continue teaching elsewhere. It praises his education work and popularity among locals. A community picnic at Sulphur Springs drew families including Durant Dansby and Pennie Todd with Mamie of Bethel. April fools pranks occur weekly and visitors Richard Cook and Will Jolly from Steep Hollow were seen. The Eagle and its readers are mentioned in farewell.
Mr J M Pace died near Messa Grimes county yesterday. He was a brother of Mrs Rebecca Azzle formerly of this city. Funeral planned for 3 pm today at Ennan church cemetery Grimes county. Lost a small open face silver watch with gold hands and no chain. Reward for return to James Kernole.
Washington dispatch reports General Otis informing that General Law ton's campaign ended in great success. War department officials deem the outcome very gratifying.
Philadelphia April 12 The third day of ex Senator Quay’s trial centers on whether bank books found in Cashier Hopkins’s desk may be admitted as evidence. Public focus is on private Quay letters to Hopkins, with defense arguing against admission and warning that allowing the books could doom the case.
Paris Texas April 12 Judge Bryant continues night sessions this week to expedite business and stay on top of the docket in the federal court, aiming to clear cases promptly.
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