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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1903
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes good licks for agricultural reform through diversification at Kurten on Friday. A full meeting report will be printed soon. The text also mentions Mormon missionaries in Prussia facing expulsion and discusses their growing influence.
C. H. Markham announces that passenger conductors ticket agents and baggagemen must cultivate a pleasant manner with the public. A notice will be posted in stations stating that civility is expected and that patrons may report uncivil treatment to help place responsibility and improve service.
Senator J W Bailey receives 200000 dollars to finance a Kirby Company. The text notes his long connections with Wall Street money powers and portrays Bailey as a tribune of the common people.
Two shallow wells near Ottine in Gonzales County yield limited oil and water. The meager output keeps profits low, yet land prices in the valley have surged due to the apparent oil presence.
The Madisonville Mercury notes citizens unite for every enterprise to improve the town and country. A spirit of harmony prevails as people pull together for each other’s success and upbuilding.
The Gonzales Inquirer denounces dishonest damage suits against railroads and juries that award damages. It argues these costs are recorded as operating expenses and passed to consumers via higher freight rates, ultimately coming from the public. It urges Texans to be fair to both railroads and themselves.
Quote shows Baer telling the Interstate Commerce Commission he represents deity on earth in governing the coal business while accusing critics of claiming businessmen seek to evade the law. The remark frames Baer as asserting moral authority over industry practices cited by regulators.
In a brief exchange, readers ponder why a 42 month old baby weighs more at 1 am than the mother did at 11 pm. The remark is forwarded to the Del Rio Record via the Uvalde Leader News with a light rebuke from Karnes County News noting the question is embarrassing.
Sam Casey of Willow Hole Madison County was shot at about 7 am while with a wagon on the Madisonville road one mile east of Willow Hole. A black man traveling with Hill County cattlemen fired the Winchester and was arrested. Casey, a former county commissioner and justice of the peace, died near his home.
San Jose California April 25 A letter to the Philadelphia Public Ledger editor reveals John F. Martin once of Baltimore and veteran of the Seventy third Ohio went missing in 1872 after selling a stock of farm goods. His wife and four children were left to claim a pension. The man, now living in San Jose since last June, admits abandoning his family due to intractable temperament and promises to write to his son.
The American Bible Society's Levant agency annual report cites harassing political and social conditions in the East. In Macedonia colporteurs face restrictions and personal danger, while demand for Bibles rises and mission schools in Palestine and Syria are credited with transforming lives.
The Carnegie library board elected Miss Lillie Willson librarian for two years at 400 per year. City funds include 1000 annual maintenance with 500 for books and 500 for contingent expenses. A group visited Adkins Mound oil land on the Navasota river and noted promising prospects after survey by Nagle and Henderson.
Retail notes promote spring wear that balances warmth and breathability to prevent chills during seasonal transition. Emphasizes comfort, adaptable layering, and smart fabric choices for mild weather.
A regional ad notes elastic seam drawers and imitation Scrivens in jean and nainsook fabrics offered at 50 cents per pair. The compact listing highlights fabric options and price as a value buy for undergarments.
William Florence of Stanford died instantly in Lexington after a dynamite stick in his pocket exploded near an East Tennessee Telephone Co battery. The blast severely mangled his left side, and authorities believed the fuse touched the live equipment.
President George F Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Railways testified at the interstate commerce commission hearing on William Randolph Hearsts complaint against coal car rates. He said he cannot recall all company names due to his numerous interests and could not name them all.
In London a twelve member committee was formed in the house of commons to draft amendments to the Irish land bill in line with the Nationalist convention resolutions. John Redmond chairs with members including John Dillon William O'Brien T P O'Connor and Edward Blake.
The Shamrocks depart Southampton in tow heading for the Clyde. Weymouth town council meets and plans to honor Sir Thomas Liptor with an illuminated address recognizing his efforts to recapture the America’s Cup.
Another steamship line will operate between Mexican ports and Europe with arrangements underway for a direct service. Special service vessels will run between Mexico and Europe.
In Crockett Texas on April 25 Morris Stanton a Black man was badly cut across the abdomen in a fight and is in dangerous condition. The assailant has not been captured.
The Texas Protective association members staged a grand parade in Beaumont on Friday. National Director McDonald of St. Louis gave an address during the business session.
Mack Brown of Denton Texas suffered a peculiar accident while roping a cow. A rope loop caught his thumb and pulled it off at the first joint, leaving the digit hanging by skin.
Governor Davis signed a law making it unlawful for non-residents to hunt or fish in Arkansas in any season. The act takes effect immediately.
Aline Matthews, the young girl badly beaten when her mother was killed, has recovered in Shreveport Louisiana.
Peter Wolfe a fullblood Cherokee Indian was shot from ambush in Vinita Indian Territory and killed Six bullets struck him in the daytime incident reported April 25.
The first chamber of the states general adopted the treaty of arbitration between Holland and Venezuela in The Hague on April 25.
Franklin Bros. offer cold meats eggs dressed chicken and fresh market products in cold storage. W R Whitesides of Booneville is visiting Bryan with Col and Mrs T E Wren and calls at the Eagle office. Several city and regional names appear advertising suppliers and connections across Texas and nearby states.
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