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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
2
The piece notes Texas lawmakers facing railroad freight rate pressure as Beaumont refineries begin, oil fields promise richer returns, and criticism of Representative O Quinn plus O'Quinn comments. It cites Virginia politics with Gorman, and reports battles over A M College budget items led by Grisham and Stewart.
Debates show opponents failing to curb A and M College power as motions die by wide margins. Grisham’s sarcasm highlights the session’s friction before a push to appropriate undisposed treasury funds. Manufacturing leaders in New Orleans denounce organized labor while Parry calls labor crimes excessive. J W McMahon departs for Waco to source heavy machinery for Grimes County Oil and Pipe Line Company as Lamb Springs field yields deeper drilling. strike last week expands field by three miles.
Three cases of a mild smallpox form are in the city. Health officer Mayor Harrison says cases are isolated and no spread is feared due to favorable weather. Capt. W P Zuber, San Jacinto veteran, was in the city en route to a Waco reunion. Mr. and Mrs. R M Gordon traveled to Houston.
The House committee investigating authorship of a Beaumont Journal article questioned Austin correspondent Robert A. McLaughlan who admitted writing the piece. He said its aim was not to attack any lawmaker but to comment on lobbyists and that his reference to Representative O’Quinn was not meant to accuse him of sinister motives. O’Quinn pressed questions, McLaughlan refused, fearing a libel suit. The committee will report McLaughlan’s acknowledgment and his statement. no recommendations were authorized. Senate considered an appropriation bill. controller estimates general revenues at 6.5 million for two years. amendments adjusted rewards and governor acting pay.
Liverpool spot market quiet and steady with middling at 5.48. New York spot middling 10.50 with 7 week decline. New Orleans spot market easy with middling 10 cents, sales 1,800 and 600 to arrive. Advertisement for R G Tabor, agent of New York Life.
Governor Lanham will not attend the World’s Fair dedication in St Louis due to Texas legislature in session and the need to remain at the state capital. He informed the Texas commission in Dallas that the April 30 to May 2 ceremonies cannot be attended with his staff.
Laura Alline Bizzell aged 13 years 11 months and 27 days died at her mother's home after a painful illness. Funeral services are set for this morning at 10 o'clock at the family residence with interment at the city cemetery.
District Judge Irby Dunklin issued a writ of injunction on the petition of the city of Oak Cliff and its officers against the city of Dallas and its officers to restrain all interference of any character by the latter against the former.
Complete returns from Tuesday's election show Democratic candidate C. R. Morehead leading El Paso with a 4389 vote majority as 2530 ballots were cast.
A health claim links non organic heart disease to indigestion and stomach fermentation. Testimonial from D Kauble of Nevada Ohio credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing stomach and heart distress after four months. Product sold by Dr. N M McDugall.
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