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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
1
The state department says Britain Germany and the United States have agreed on Samoan commissioners instructions. The three powers approve a temporary, peaceful approach and will seek unanimous recommendations to adjust the Berlin treaty if needed. The Badger will carry the commissioners from San Francisco on April 25.
In Auckland April 14 Admiral Kantz ordered Mataafas to stop fighting or face consequences. The German consul asked whether two great Christian nations approve of the brutal act against Christianity and court decree. The admiral sided with the consul on inhumanity and noted the ancient Samoa custom, citing past German killings under Mataafa, now supported by Germany's representative.
The Samoan commission will sail for Apia on the US naval transport Badger leaving San Francisco on April 25. Baron Speck von Sternberg was appointed as the German member after meeting with Secretary Hay, signaling expected cooperation. The Berlin foreign minister announced the agreement as reaching a diplomatic resolution after the Apia collision.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 14 The Robinson and Essex gang of desperadoes were convicted in the U S court at Arapahoe for robbing mails between El Reno and Arapaho Five received three years in the penitentiary three were fined and one sent to the reform school
Lawton moves 12 miles north along the lake taking Longor and Paete amid fortifications on steep hills. Fourteenth Infantry and North Dakota units engage insurgents, with ironclads shelling positions. Casualties total five killed and two wounded as launches valued at $60,000 are captured. Sheridan arrives in Manila with troops after a voyage. Mayer reportedly fell overboard. three privates and six children of privates die of pneumonia. State directs consuls' return to posts in Spain.
In Havana on April 14 Spanish silver rose to 89 the decade high. Orders have been issued in American camps to muster out regulars who enlisted for the war including about 300 men in the Eighth Infantry and about 500 in the Second Artillery.
At Lake Merced San Francisco two people drowned when a girl fell into the water while trying to retrieve an object and her aunt Miss Katherine Williams leaped in to save her niece but could not reach safety. Also from Sarleston a not guilty verdict is likely in a Lake Lynchings case against three Second South Carolina regiment members. Los Angeles reports a government suit to recover the purchase price of about 30 000 acres of land once sold by the Southern Pacific company to settlers.
San Francisco reports from April 5 that ex Queen Dowager Kapiolani is gravely ill after a second stroke. Her condition worsened daily, with Prince Cupid Kalanianaole rushing from Kona on the Mauna Loa to reach her bedside. Cheyenne Wells area suffers prairie fires burning thousands of cattle and vast grazing lands.
A second fire on the Wild Horse range to the west has already scorched more than 20 square miles. Authorities warn of advancing flames as crews fight to contain both blazes. Local residents are urged to stay alert and follow evacuation orders if issued.
In San Francisco on April 14 the court martial of Lieutenant Neall heard Lieutenant Slavens testify about alleged financial manipulation intended to postpone exposing Neall’s misconduct.
Elkwood New Jersey April 14 in the twenty-fifth round of the interstate association tournament Tom Marshall mayor of Keithsburg Illinois won the great American handicap event.
New York mourns as Edouard Fos Sard a renowned numismatist and editor of a periodical dies at his home in the city at age 62. He was well known nationwide for his work in coin collecting and his editorial contributions.
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