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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
2
The issue notes Luling will construct a 60-ton oil mill. Navasota aims for statewide telephone links within fifty miles. Calhoun county plans a rice irrigation system to boost profits. Palestine to host German colonist settlement with 150 families and 30 000 acres purchased. Marlin reports shoplifting by youths traced to small boys. parents notified seeking correction.
The Texas State Industrial Educational Committee met in Austin to map gradual manual training in public schools. Present were Col. L. L. Foster, J. L. Long, N. S. Henderson, R. S. Neblett, State Superintendent Kendall, and W. W. Grubbs. The committee favored pushing the work forward.
Austin reports the possibility of a railroad commission review of petroleum freight rates with an aim to reductions. The move would please railroads and could expand oil fuel use across Texas and beyond, according to the Houston Post.
The Galveston News notes that many Texas ladies can size up a lone hand as well as they gauge the exact amount of baking powder for biscuits.
The remark notes a large total of sweat glands in human skin and jokes about Weary Willie struggling to keep clean enough to maintain dry skin.
Rev George Stuart preached Monday night from Psalms praising deliverance from snares of the fowler and denouncing decoying worldly church members. Tuesday morning urged grace growth and service, renouncing worldly pleasures and urging sacrifice. He announced triple services midweek with a close on Thursday as crowds discuss the revival on every street.
Washington reports Adjutant General Corbin plans a summer trip to the Philippines to inspect operations there. Secretary Root will not accompany him, despite earlier expectations. The move signals a direct assessment of island affairs by U S military leadership.
Constantinople reports the power seeks extradition treaties to seize Young Turkey party members seeking refuge across Europe. The move aims to pressure crackdowns on dissent as nations discuss legal avenues.
Denison Texas April 17 Civil engineer George L Jarvis and his crew have completed locating work along the line from Denison to Bonham and New Orleans reaching Bonham end of the route.
Gov Dockery vetoes the compulsory education bill in Jefferson City Missouri saying it infringes on parental rights and favors state paternalism. The veto highlights concerns over personal liberty and parental authority in education policy.
The Ripley trial in Frankfort Kentucky on April 16 features the defendant on the stand under cross examination. He presents as an excellent witness for his own defense with clear unhesitating answers. Prosecution hinges on alleged statements Governor Bradley and Judge Yost attributed to him about Governor Taylor before Goebel’s assassination. The Monday resumed session saw Ripley not denying those attributed remarks, but claiming prior understanding was mistaken or impressions mis conveyed. cross examination remains unfinished.
News from Phoenix reports Apache County Sheriff Ed Beeler was ambushed and killed about a month ago. He died from a volley fired behind a stone wall after pursuing rustlers. Initial motives pointed to rustlers, but foes of a man Beeler had killed sought vengeance. Friends of both sides clash as officers pursue the attackers.
Washington reports Marquis Obizzo Milispina di Carbonare will replace Baron Fava as Italy’s ambassador to the United States. The experienced diplomat previously served as minister to Argentina and in Washington as an Italian attaché.
In Carbondale Illinois a letter left at Murray Deans place of business demanded 8000 under threat of property destruction. Frank Lynch a farmer from Ava was jailed and confessed to the crime.
In Gilmer Texas on Sunday morning T W Galloway about 35 was found dead sitting on the sidewalk and leaning against a brick wall. He was last seen sleeping in the same spot Saturday night and was not disturbed.
New York on April 16 Justice Jerome has held Albert T. Patrick for the grand jury on the charge of murdering the late Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice.
Cape Town dispatch reports 40 Boers met at Boshof and solemnly reelected Steyn as president of the Orange Free State.
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