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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
2
Berlin Aug 6 Ambassador Andrew D White mailed his resignation to the United States several days ago and plans to leave his post in early November. The document may already be with President Roosevelt. The resignation is dated to take effect November 7 while White is in Hamburg.
The note reports that the gathering of members failed to reach a quorum for a Saturday meeting and a second meeting is set for next Saturday at 2 30 p m to handle business deemed very important for every member. McDuff Simpson.
The Stone farm report notes a levee protected most of the property in Washington County with minimal damage. Newspapers urge levees along the Brazos, seek U S aid and congressional action. A weather bureau forecast says cotton crops will recover from heavy rains. A South Haven couple adopted twenty two children from a nearby orphan asylum.
Standard Oil has reduced quarterly dividends to five percent, a move described as disappointing and surprising to investors and observers.
Dr. Riley of Houston is vigorously pursuing civic reforms aimed at changing the town's governance and social conditions through persistent advocacy and community engagement.
A correctional facility report notes inmate Tracy is nearing transfer due to repeated misconduct. Officials cite ongoing concerns about behavior and safety within the unit.
Funeral notice for Jessie Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Wilson, who died July 25 at age 10 years 4 months 25 days. She became ill last February and lost sight in April, bearing illness with patience and resting in cemetery at Wixon. Family words comfort mother not to grieve as Jessie finds blessing beyond death. Joe McGee.
The health of the community is good. Reuben Rosco and family from Cross Grimes county visited last week. T E Shaw and family are visiting nearby. A literary society gathering occurred at Kurten with local youths. E M Meredith returned from Freestone county with J W Meredith and daughters Elma Viola and son Ed. Willie and George Floyd of Cross were visiting in the area last week. W E Meredith and family visited Mrs T Shaw and family last Wednesday. Snow Drop at E.
Misses Sallie and Dora Elliott return from Cottonwood with news of visits by Pallie Hickman and Lizzie Thomas to Edge relatives. Masters Blanton and Paul Wiley stay with E. E. Elliott family as Mr. and Mrs. A. Nash arrive back from Cottonwood with Rosella and Richard Elliott for a few days.
Berlin gossip grows over Andrew D. White possibly leaving his post as ambassador. Reports say President may move Tower from St. Petersburg to Berlin and Storer from Spain to Russia, with Henry White considered for Spain. White has not resigned, though retirement around his seventieth birthday is anticipated.
Cottonwood residents report social visits and church attendance at Alexandria Reliance and Edge. A. D. Edge and Tabor edge baseball game ended 5 to 0 in favor of Tabor. Prof. Scott and wife from Macy stopped by, with several locals noted for weekend visits and churchgoers.
Two boys discovered a decomposed body about one mile from Tyler. The man, aged by teeth, wore a red striped shirt and blue striped overalls. No violence marks found and cause of death undetermined after weeks of decay. Remainder unclear whether he was white or black.
The weekly Bryan post office list for the week ending August 5 1902 shows letters remaining. A one cent charge is applied on each advertised piece. When calling for these letters say advertised and provide the date. Tyler Haswell Postmaster.
In Longview on August 6 Ellie Newton fatally struck 17 year old Owen Plumber with a blow to the heart following a quarrel. Newton carried the body home, waived examination, and posted a 500 dollar bond.
Van Alstyne Texas August 6 a $7500 butter and cheese factory is to be built following a preliminary meeting of local businessmen and farmers. J Fred Williams of a Chicago firm contract to erect and equip the plant. Over $5000 of stock has been subscribed with more expected as farmers are visited. In Galveston a screwman Thomas Bowlin died after leaping from a window. autopsy finds death not caused by the fall.
H and T C announce excursions to Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia with one fare plus $2 for further information. Address W.35 Wilson Agent for details.
A strong wind in St Louis on Tuesday toppled two of the four 200 foot towers under construction on the World's Fair site. No injuries reported. The incident halted work as crews inspected damage and secured the area.
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