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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1902
Page
2
A 1902 discussion argues for cotton sale policy to farmers citing July price trends and the impact of speculators. The Huntville Post notes large floods and levee concerns affecting vast farmland and property, while data shows Texas had ten meat packing and slaughtering establishments a decade earlier with $1.2 million capital.
Two church choir girls stirred laughter during a Sunday service by choosing songs to match the minister's sermon. The organ played Faint Yet Pursuing while the congregation heard Almost Persuaded and Behold the Bridegroom Cometh as the minister urged restraint, ending in a remarkably amused pew.
A notice announces the next sale of lots along the I G N line at Penelope in Mill County ten miles north of Leavenworth. The railroad offers a reduced round trip rate from Bryan to Penelope and Leray for August 1.
Southern Pacific Steamship expected to arrive at Galveston. H T C sells round trip tickets for a special train passing Bryan on August 7 1902 at 3 25 pm. Tickets valid for outbound travel only. Fare 200. Return allowed on any G H N train leaving Galveston by 8 25 pm on August 8 1902. Wilson agent.
Heavy rains in Hunt and Rockwall counties push the Sabine river to its highest level in 18 years. Two miles of the International and Great Northern track between Tyler and Mineola are under water and bridges float away near Wood and Smith counties. Farther south, the Cotton Belt fears its line at Big Sandy is gone as the river widens. Washouts delay trains into Longview except on select lines. Other towns report receding floods and questions over crop damage and land title changes due to new river channels.
The Civil Service Commission will hold exams in September and October across states to fill government posts. Current classified openings total 126,423, up 46,736 in six years, with about 11,000 more anticipated next year. Salaries range 660 to 1200 dollars yearly, with life appointments and minimal education required.
Seven miles of the Santa Fe track between Clay and Navasota are said to be destroyed by recent heavy rains and Brazos River overflow. The damage is uncertain as the rails remain submerged several feet, delaying assessment.
Across Mississippi Arkansas west Tennessee and north Alabama heavy rain began Wednesday and persisted to Friday noon. Reports say the downpour was among the heaviest in years with some locales reaching record levels. In Taylor Texas an elderly unidentified man was found near the road dying from heat and an axe injury. Letters with the name John J Gaul were found on him and authorities suspect he was traveling for his health and has a son in Brenham.
Des Moines Aug 2 Governor Cummins announced an investigation into the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad reorganization to determine compliance with Iowa laws. He will confer with the attorney general once the official returns to the city.
In Overton Texas on August 2 B M Brome ing was shot four times. He is not necessarily fatally injured. His brother in law G A Maxfield is cut on a 500 dollar bond.
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