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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
8
Community leaders in Kizona Town announce plans to ask state authorities for troop deployment to safeguard residents amid rising tension. Officials emphasize immediate security needs and urge calm as negotiations proceed.
Reports from Nogales Arizona Territory describe Yaqui workers abandoning jobs and heading south toward expected hostilities. Mexican artillery and Gatling guns are en route, with reinforcements marching from Chihuahua and Durango to join forces. Locals fear a repeat of 1896’s dawn attack on the Mexican customs house, while Major Overton seeks cavalry protection from Fort Huatacahi as tensions rise.
Dispatches from General T L Torres report his father Luis E Torres wounded but alive. The Yaquis hold Torrin capital area as commanders Torres and Ortoxctepe plan continued operations. Other notices include Yukon mail restrictions and local unrest with troops slowly returning home.
Reports from Carrabelle Florida describe a violent wind and rainstorm that nearly destroyed the town and damaged the Gulf Naval Stores docks. Evidence cites wrecked boats, a blown trestle, downed wires, suspended rail service, and possible ship losses including the Crescent City and Capitol with several drownings.
A violent tornado moving at about 80 mph swept Elizabeth New Jersey damaging property valued at $85 000. The Star and Lyceum theaters lost their roofs and three church towers collapsed. In Newark lightning destroyed a transit electric road powerhouse causing $400 000 in losses. Other strikes included South Rondout shipyards killing Henry Matthias and injuring 12 others. At Saratoga hotel keeper Frank Casey died from lightning with two sisters rendered unconscious. In Missouri two men robbed the J W Spencer’s cash box on a steamer near Wathena, netting $400.
Gainesville Texas August reports D W Pace of Duck Creek harvested the biggest wheat yield in Cooke county. From 8 1/2 acres he thrased 30 1/2 bushels of wheat, about 28 bushels to the acre.
Whitesboro reports one smallpox case traced from another town with the patient progressing well and precautions in place. In Denton County many whooping cough cases among young children have caused several deaths.
El Reno Oklahoma reports a lynching at Cloud Chief Washita county after allegations that a man murdered his sister. Also notes yellow fever cases in Santiago and a district attorney appointment in Brenham district. No new developments in a smallpox case in Caddo Oklahoma.
Washington reports Secretary Root handling the yellow fever issue, seeking information and aiming for unity. He backs General Merritt for artillery placement at Battery Point, Del. He plans to support Gen. Wood by keeping troops at Santiago despite Miles' urging, promising to value Miles' views in military affairs.
A farmer warning others about a falling pine failed to stop a buggy carrying Miss Jane Fulghum and Fabius Lewis. The pair were injured. Miss Fulghum died and Lewis is not expected to survive. The incident occurred near Wilson on a highway.
The Federal Steel company bought nearly 6000 acres of Fayette county cok ing coal land near Pittsburg for about 2.9 million dollars after selling over 100 acres to William J. Rainey of Cleveland. New York reports show tailors winning their strike as contractors sign for the season with wages and a ten hour day. Attorney General Smith informs Texas governor of moves toward forfeiture of Pee Gee charter due to relocation by Federal receiver. In Houston Mr. Flanigan, robbed storekeeper, identified two suspects after viewing arrestees. Beaumont notes Waco and Sabine Pass railway officials in Austin to inspect and advance the road’s project.
City offices include Mayor C A Adama Marshall T P Boyett and others. Duties span sheriff district clerk and tax roles. churches listed with pastors and service times for Baptist Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian Christian and Catholic congregations. Services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and holy days noted with church names and leaders.
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