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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes strong indications the next congress will be Democratic. It quotes the Baltimore Sun saying a Democratic House would oppose imperialist wars, entangling alliances, expanded commerce with the navy, large subsidies to shipowners, and partnerships with trusts, while upholding American democracy and republican institutions.
Mrs Sallie J Beck wife of C B Beck died at her Corsicana home Sunday at 4 PM A funeral was held at the Presbyterian church there and the remains were brought to this city for burial by yesterday afternoon’s train The service departed from the depot immediately
Mrs. Beck, a Cumberland Presbyterian Church member born in Clay county Alabama, died aged 48 years, 5 months, and 1 day. She came to Texas in 1870, lived in Bryan for many years, and in recent years resided in Tyler and Corsicana. Rev. Jewell Howard conducted service after the train arrival. Home Forum members served as pallbearers and escorts. Her husband Mr. Beck and other relatives receive community sympathy.
The Democratic nominating convention for the Twelfth senatorial district met yesterday morning at Doremus & Butler. Judge Doremus chaired. A. A. Allison was named temporary chairman and C. B. Meredith temporary secretary. The body formed permanent organization and named a platform committee including Wipprecht, Eubank, Kirven, and Garrett. The platform report was adopted reaffirming alliances.
Col Wayland named by the Democratic convention as candidate for state senator after a brief speech by J R Astin. The nomination was seconded by R L Moody of Robertson county, and made unanimous by acclamation. Delegates from Limestone Robertson and Freestone counties attended.
A list of guests arriving at the Exchange Hotel includes H P Simonds of Dallas J Chaffer of St Louis Steele Steele Allenfarm G K E Maganas of Vicksburg G H Evans of Houston A R Cowser of Dallas Geo P McLaughlan of Chicago W A Wilson of Nacogdoches and many others from Texas Louisiana and Mississippi. The roster also mentions Mrs J H Barrett Harvey Barrett T W Bond Luna J C Baldwen Prairie Hill Abner Eubanks Mexia J T Wilcox Calvert Joo Moore Haugh Burns Taylor A A Farley Baltimore and additional travelers.
Union Pacific passenger train No 4 was stopped west of Hugo Colorado by two masked men. They robbed passengers of cash and jewelry, killed Fay a 68 year old California resident, and escaped after forcing the conductor to lead the way. Miss Shaw of Denver aided by letting bills fall from her purse to the robbers. Simultaneously H E Huntington and Hood visit Galveston to inspect docks while James Stuart foresees new elevators next season.
Guthrie August 6 J M Brooks proprietor of the Guthrie theater has organized a theatrical circuit including Guthrie Shawnee Enid Kingfisher Ponca City and El Reno Also named are O T Hutchinson and Wellington Kas and Purcell Davis and Ardmore L T potential expansion noted with these affiliates
Constantinople reports United States chargé d affaires Lloyd Gris com renewing demands for compensation to American citizens harmed in Armenian massacres. He urges a prompt decision amid ongoing diplomatic friction. Memorial services in Guthrie Oklahoma honor Capt. R B Huston who died in the Philippines after serving in the Rough Riders and U S volunteers.
A four room cottage owned by George Halford in Ardmore I T burned August six and was found unoccupied. Authorities suspect incendiary work though insurance covers the full loss.
Comanche Illinois August 4 J R Gibson was shot and killed eleven miles east of town. His body was brought back for interment. Bud Farris a stockman surrendered to authorities in connection with the shooting.
Rt. Rev. Augustine Healy, Catholic bishop of Maine, died suddenly in Portland, Maine, on August 6, according to local reports. The unexpected death ends his leadership of the Maine diocese after years of service.
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