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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
1
An unknown man about 35 was shot and killed by Officer Taylor in a San Antonio saloon after resisting arrest. The exchange left Officer Harvey grazed, and the stranger died instantly from a heart shot. Officers found two pistols, wallets with $340, and unidentifiable papers on the deceased.
A basement fire at the assay office at 30 Wall Street endangered thirty one million dollars in silver bullion for two hours. The blaze spread to a barrel of lard mixture used in smelting, but was contained by fifty employees trained for emergencies. The adjacent sub treasury housed large government reserves, though the risk was quickly mitigated with no public alarm.
The executive committee of the Reformed and other Presbyterian churches world alliance holds its annual session in Pittsburg. Rev. D. P. R. Kerr of Richmond presides. Rev. Dr. W. J. Reid of Pittsburg welcomes delegates. Reports by Rev. Dr. W. H. Robert and Treasurer Frank H. Hiple are read and described as very encouraging.
Berlin reports Britain accepts Germany's proposal for an international wireless regulation conference. United States France and Russia have not answered yet but officials expect favorable replies, especially from the United States. In Washington, the Senate opened early for debate on the Chinese exclusion bill. The first vote on Lodge's amendment to strike the Chinese sailors clause aboard ships with American flags passed 47 to 29.
In London on April 16 sources say J P Morgan Barings and Rothschild have secured an aggregate 16 million pounds of the 32 million pound new British loan. The remaining 16 million will be offered to the public.
Olin Weeks, a Black man, has been arrested in Paris on murder charges for fatally wounding Fate Chisum last Saturday night. The arrest follows the earlier shooting incident and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Thomas Stewart a black post office clerk in Pine Bluff Arkansas is under arrest for forgery. Remains of August Jocin missing since last August in Davenport Iowa were found in the Mississippi River and are believed to be a suicide. Reverend Frank Davis Baptist minister is deceased at Bonham Texas aged 61. Scott County Virginia battle reports are false. Two Mormon missionaries driven from Prussia. A negro desperado escaped from Little Rock Arkansas jail freeing two others. Sorenson furniture factory in Leavenworth Kansas burned. loss $18 000 with $10 000 insurance. Peter Magnes longtime Colorado resident dies at Petersburg post office. Zernas W Bliss founder of Prohibition Free Park movement dies in El Paso. James Mooney paroled prisoner in Elmyra New York killed while stealing clothing from roofs.
The Court of Civil Appeals refused rehearing in Texas v Shipper's Compress and Warehouse Co. and ruled that only the 1889 and 1895 anti trust laws with agricultural exemptions were unconstitutional, affirming the act's constitutionality. Chief Justice Fisher authored the opinion.
In Denver a shocking case ties the January 8 death of Representative Albert Gabrin to arsenic found in his stomach after a New Year family reunion drink. His sister Agnes and father Herman Gabrin, who also drank the wine, are seriously ill with acetate or arsenic poisoning three months later.
Brussels April 16 reports show Charleroi 50,000 strikers in central district rising to 60,000 later in the day. Borinage 25,000 Liege 30,000 and Verviers 8,000. Courcelles glass works nearly destroyed by fire Tuesday night with damage estimated at 690,000 francs. incendiary theory under consideration.
The US circuit court of appeals ruled Alfred W. Fleming is the legitimate son of the late Dr. Alfred W. Fleming and is entitled to a share of the estate. It found no inconsistency between common law and civil marriage after a prior contract. The estate is estimated at 225000 to 250000 dollars. Relatives sought control after the parents died, contending the doctor had no children.
Prof D F Houston new president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas arrives in College Station Texas. He is introduced to cadets by Hon Jefferson Johnson and warmly received by the students.
The president concluded after careful investigation that Governor Dole’s conduct warrants his continuation as Hawaii’s governor and earns the respect and broad support of the administration.
Advertisement claims dieting should support all body parts, not specific organs, and touts Green's August Flower as a remedy to aid digestion, stimulate the liver, purify blood, and improve vigor. Sold by Wilson-Jenkinsjal A Co with Dr. G G Green's remedies and Spartan Mannaman?
Washington reports General Chaf fee states an expedition of 1200 men under Colonel Frank Baldwin is underway. Details on objectives and destinations are not disclosed, but the move signals a sizable force deployment in the region.
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