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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
2
The notice notes Beau Mont field oil wells strike gushers prompting talk of rivers and harbors aid. It mentions Confederate decoration day on April 26 and that ship owners will back seaworthy improvements while Leeds and others face rising tensions over the oil industry.
Gen H B Stoddard of Bryan attended the Knights Templar conclave in Galveston and was named chairman of the committee on Templar jurisprudence. The committee report cites the Galveston storm relief work and commends Stoddard for his devotion to duty while noting the grand commander’s remarks about his service.
The Knights approve a special circular urging aid for Galveston storm sufferers and praise the state's Templars for swift charity. A. F. Wilson Oil Company is organized with 3000 dollars paid in, to operate near Bryan, Brazos County, with officers including A. F. Wilson president and Dr. George R. Tabor vice president.
H T C Bates announces round trip tickets by April 24 and 26 for Fort Worth at 6.15 with stamps and signatures in Fort Worth before April 28. Also offers Galveston return trips at 4.80 with stamps and signatures before April 24 and April 27 respectively for Army and Medical Association events.
A brief health ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves rest. Sold by Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co. and recommended by druggists worldwide.
The Bryan Water Ice L and P Co warns customers in arrears to call and settle promptly or face cutoffs of light and water if accounts are not paid by the 10th of each month.
General Gallieni, Madagascar governor, reports a new military colonization plan in Madagascar. Over 50 soldier colonists already hold concessions and many progress to independence. Colonists receive farming tools and cattle, with loans offered on favorable terms if they prove valuable to the community. A 1889 concession case yielded 250 acres, potatoes, and $300 revenue that year, with ongoing expansion planned.
Canadian government exempts nursery stock from the San Jose scale act allowing import of trees shrubs plants grafts cuttings and buds from the United States into Winnipeg and Vancouver ports during designated windows. Duties apply 3 cents per budded tree and 20 percent ad valorem on shrubs with some stock admitted free. North American demand grows while duties linger.
Canada moved two measures in Parliament to secure a second independent Pacific railway. One bill, linked to J J Hill, restricts coal price discrimination and freight rates and keeps government control of coal lands. The other confirms Northern Pacific Manitoba lines sale to Canadian Northern with freight-rate limits and potential Manitoba bond support.
The export coal business at Cardiff docks is at a standstill as merchants refuse to ship and assume the new tax while colliery owners deny liability. Scotch coal importers expect the United States to seize the West Indian market amidst the turmoil. A Paris dispatch notes the imperial decree ordering Chinese troops to depart and allied forces to assume protection, signaling the Franco German expedition's potential withdrawal and France plans to pull 10,000 troops from China. Pekin reports an April 16 decree forcing Huai Lu troops to move beyond the great wall to avoid confrontation with the Franco German assault.
A. J. Schroth, a bookkeeper at the First National Bank of Birmingham, was arrested by U S Marshal Leonard on embezzlement charges for $35000. He posted $10000 bail. The National Bank Examiner Slack reported the bank strong and unfazed. Evansville miners to Kentucky halted by sheriff's posse after intimidation law reading. Warrants issued for marchers if they return.
The Navy Department is studying changes to torpedo boat destroyers under construction in Philadelphia to add one knot to the contracted speed, making them 2% knot boats. The chief constructor will travel to Philadelphia to assess feasibility of the modifications.
The Sun confirms renewed peace talks between Kitchener and a Boer general. It is suggested progress may occur during Sir Alfred Milner’s absence, with Mrs. Botha acting as go between in London. New York report notes U S general appraisers uphold countervailing duty on Russian sugar.
The Barclay Sound location on Vancouver Island was selected as the Pacific cable landing site. It covers about 10 acres and will be developed into a town with cottages for employees. The harbor is excellent and large enough for a fleet, offering strong protection.
Consul Nelson at Begger reports a lively interest in American quail shipments to Sweden. More than 6500 quails valued around 5400 dollars have been ordered for export, with more orders anticipated.
George Coppell chairman of the board of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad died in New York today. He led the railroad through growth and served as a key figure in corporate leadership. His death ends a long tenure at the helm.
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