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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage notes a small parade and work on laying heavy rails, with a line set to be completed for safe passage. mentions yesterday and a Tasota examiner in a fragmented context.
Two notices share bereavement and marriage details. McLendon, 19, of Calvert, died recently and his remains were taken there for burial, leaving a gloom among friends and family including Mrs. Charles N. Williamson. In Bryan, Knox married Miss McGee, a bride described as bright and devoted, with witnesses from local families.
A noted hotel arrivals column lists guests and destinations including John B Gordon of Atlanta L Co, L A Gueringer of Marlin, C F Hicks of Columbus, Eugene McDaniel of Hubbard City, J L Hons of San Marcos and other travelers visiting or staying at Tucker House and related establishments in Texas and nearby cities. The roster features names Joseph O McCongo Corinth Miss J F Pope JT A D Cleveland St Louis and several Magnolia region addresses.
Contracts for lights or water that expired before April 30 1902 must be renewed to avoid discontinuation. The Bryan Water Power Company indicates all such contracts will be terminated if not extended. W H Harman Superintendent.
General Gordon’s lecture The Last Days of the Confederacy, praised nationwide for eloquence, drew a large audience and high tributes from leaders across the nation, including the late President McKinley.
Officers are jailed after a disturbance at Venice. The report notes police action and detainment with investigation ongoing.
A Rome dispatch reports Captain Robert F. Wynne Lieutenant John Doddridge Assistant Surgeon James Chatham Kress and James E Ledbetter of the U S cruiser Chicago are under arrest at Venice on charges of rebellion against the police. They allegedly resisted authorities while attempting to defend themselves during a disturbance. Commander Dayton ordered all hands ashore. Beehler the naval attaché urged fair trial under Italian law and possible court martial.
Gen John B Gordon arrived in the city at 1 45 pm to lecture for the Methodist church. Delays prevented a planned depot reception but an informal 6 pm reception at the Exchange hotel pleased attendees. Camp J B Robertson escorted Gordon to the opera house where he spoke before an audience introduced by Gen H B Stoddard.
Lizzie McGarvey a Brooklyn schoolteacher was burned to death and her aunt Mrs Lizzie Lambert 70 fatally burned in Williamsburg New York on Filmore place neighbors saw smoke the door forced open Miss McGarvey body found burned almost beyond recognition her aunt unconscious and badly burned likely aided in the rescue attempt by the elder woman who died from injuries while trying to save her niece.
Reports say the czar may issue a charter resembling the Loris Melikoff reform plan. Rioting spreads in south Russia with incendiarism terrorism and plundering. Landed proprietors seek refuge in Poltava as Obolensky fears uprisings. Police strengthen in Irkutsk Archangel. Assailant Ralschaneff of M Sipiaguine is gravely ill.
The passage notes that current advertising and rustling activities are presented as conclusive evidence. It emphasizes ongoing operations and the need for scrutiny of the behaviors described. No further details are provided within the text.
Owing to rain the street parade honoring Admiral Schley was abandoned in Memphis Tennessee on April 28. He attended the auditorium event where silver service was presented by admirers from Tennessee and nearby states. Former Senator Thomas B Turley spoke at the presentation.
A Sunday excursion train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad collided with a freight train at Wallen six miles from Fort Wayne Indiana late Sunday night. Two coaches overturned and more than 30 people were injured.
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