Battlefront praise and calls for Bryan's bushels
Capt Arthur Lee a British military observer at Santiago lauds American soldiers bravery in Cuba. The Bryan merchants plan a large fall sale offering high prices for country produce under a live and let live system. The Eagle urges readers to watch advertisements, and the New York Mail and Express lauds the South’s gratitude and heroic acts in the Cuban affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lee
Royal Artillery of
England
Shafter
Theattle
Santiago
Bryan
The
Eagle
New York Mail and Express
Cardenas
Bagley
Hobson
Wheeler
Victor Blue
Gomez
Rsk
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Santiago City
Porto Rico
Eternast
The Big Reunion at Camp John G Walker UCV
A Madisonville telephone report to The Eagle notes the big reunion of Camp John G Walker UCV drew about fifteen hundred to two thousand attendees despite rain on Wednesday night. Bryan visitors listed include J A Myers M H James H A Bybee W S Gibbs W T James J B Hines Walter J Coulter J B Priddy Curtis Oliver A W Buchanan Claude Buchanan Geo M Brandon Harry Dilleshaw John K Davis Tom Gustavus Cole Spell Walter McIver H Finn W L Turner W R Wyse Sam B Wilson Ira Wyse Joe Hearne Hammet Stuart and Dr N M McDougald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
the Eagle
John G. Walker
Bryan
J. A. Myers
M. H. James
H. A. Bybee
W. 5. Gibbs
W. T
Solar Total Eclipse Arrives May 27 1900 in U S
A total solar eclipse will occur May 27 and 28 1900 visible across the southern United States from the western Mexican coast through New Orleans Mississippi Alabama Georgia South Carolina North Carolina to Chesapeake Bay and beyond to Europe and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
New Orleans
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic
Europe
Ovar
Portugal
Spain
Mediterranean
Cape Santa Pola
Africa
Minter Springs News Digs Into Death and Local Events
Mrs. Will Jones aged 21 died Wednesday and was buried at Minter Springs burying ground with Rev A M Stewart and W T Wood conducting. She leaves a husband and two children. W H McVey illness then recovery. large tobacco crop. Rev Horton to preach Sunday. Visitors Geo Welch and Prof Bailey from Mound Prairie. Minter Springs barbecue drew large crowd and ample dinner. Feed sale offers bran 75c per 100 lbs cotton seed meal 50c per 100 lbs oats 27 4 cents a bushel by D Mike. 265
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jones
Minter Springs Burying Ground
A. M. Stewart
W. T. Wood
W. H. McVey
McVey
Rev. Horton
Minter Springs
Geo. Welch
Prof. Bailey
Mound Prairie
A. B. Welch
Dallas
D. Mike
Jesse G. Minkert Announces Brazos County Attorney Candidacy
The announcement states Jesse G. Minkert is a candidate for the position of County Attorney in Brazos County for the upcoming November election.
J T Closs Seeks Brazos County Treasurer Post
Announcement names J T Closs as candidate for County Treasurer and for re election as justice of the peace Precinct No 4 Brazos County at the upcoming November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Office of Justice of the Peace
Shafter Ordered to Move Army North for Health
In Cuba Major General Shafter is urged by Roosevelt and other officers to withdraw the Fifth Army Corps within two weeks. They warn yellow fever will devastate troops if kept in the coastal zone, and urge move to Montauk Point. Davis accepts Populist attorney general nomination in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Shafter
Fifth Army Corps
Alger
Sternberg
San Luis
Siboney
Washington
Roosevelt
W. M. Wood
Ames
Charles H. Allen
United States
Advancing Plans in Puerto Rico Move by Brooke and Stone
General Brooke lands 5000 troops at Arroyo to threaten San Juan from Cayey and press Otega from two sides. General Stone conducts reconnaissance toward Arecibo and Adjuntas, with a possible cross to the coast if passable. No fighting yet, transports arrive hourly, and Miles' plans must be perfected before a general advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
St. Thomas
Aibonito
Brooke
Arroyo
San Juan
Cayey
Otega
Stone
Arecibo
Utuado
Miles
Spaniards halt advance as Gen. Stone pushes toward Utuado
General Roy Stone with the Second Wisconsin regiments moves north from Adjuntas toward Arecibo through rugged terrain in Porto Rico. Spanish regulars and volunteers resist at Utuado, leaving a barrier along the trail. messengers flee to Adjuntas after reporting the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Roy Stone
Arecibo
Second
Wisconsin
Utuado
Machias
Stone
Adjuntas
Friction Tops Sixth Massachusetts Officers Force Resignations
A cable from Ponce reports a revolt within General Garrettson’s brigade as five Line officers of the Sixth Massachusetts resign their commissions Colonel Woodward Lieutenant Colonel Chaffin Major Taylor Chaplain Dousseault and Captain Goodell cite unknown reasons. General Miles orders a rigid investigation into the resignations amid the brigade’s post Cuba tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Miles
Boston
Journal
Ponce
Garrettson
Cuba
Woodward
Chaffin
Taylor
Dousseault
Goodell
Sam Martin to Be Tried for Cowardice
Sam Martin the Spanish commander at Ponce who evacuated the town without orders is a prisoner at San Juan de Puerto Rico. He faces trial for cowardice and likely execution. Spaniards reportedly advancing though not expected to be general. forts at Aibonite and mined cliffs on the road to San Juan prepared to block retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Kingston
Aibonite
San Juan
San Martin
San Juan de Porto Rico
Mexico holidays stir American hearts in September festivities
An exposition of Mexico’s September celebrations detailing the birthday of Independent Mexico on September 16 and President Diaz’s birthday on September 15. It describes the Battle of Flowers, large flower processions, democratic revelry, and invites Americans to visit via the I and G N railroad with discounted round trips to Mexico City in late September. Tickets from September 10 and 11 with a 30 day return limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Hill and Dale
Republic
Democratic Republic
Land of Wonder
Egypt of America
Mexico City
Laredo
Eagle Pass
D.J. Price
G. P
T.A
Palestine
Texas
City Directory of Local Officials and Congregations
City officers listed with mayor, marshal, attorneys and tax roles. Includes aldermen and district offices, plus pastors for Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian and Catholic churches and several fraternal orders and lodges with meeting nights and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
H. G. Rhodes
Jay Sexton
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W.&. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
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Viola
California
Jenkins
the Daily Eagle
Connelly
Palmer & Carnes
Malcolm Cannes
Joseph D. Sayers
Bastrop
Robert L. Henry
Waco
Rain
Jesse G. Minkert
A. W. Buchanan
J.T. Closs
Shapter
Montauk Point
R. L
Davis
Sulphur Springs
Tex
J. B Davis
Sam Martin
Albert J. Harbers
the American Laundry
Exchange Hotel
E. D. Beach
City Directory
W. H. Harman
G. W. McMichael
A. G. Board
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
R. W. Carr
J. C. Williams
R. J. Deens
Peter Thomas
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
W. C. Finley
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
J. I. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
Austin
R.A. M
John
Tabor
H. P
Joe B. Reed
W. M
C. O. Carr
Y. Brazos
K. of
A. M. Waldrop
C. C
D.C. de Maret
Vulcan Lodge
M. W
A. Emden
Bryan No
K. of H
A. J. Platner
Brazos Camp
W. S. Stuart
Joe B Reed
Bryan Tent
Sam B. Wilson
R. K
Bryan Lodge
L. A. Saunders
National Aid
A. W. Holman Pres
W.S. Stuart
Sec
J. Wittmann
Main Street
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