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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented notice mentions floods and strikes across Texas with calls to maintain levees and support for growers in Grapeland. It references a 10 000 tree order and a Labor Day proclamation by Governor Sayers. Mentions of Al G Fields mayoral bid in Columbus and speculation on Roosevelt’s nomination appear amid editor’s commentary.
The Galveston News reports about 8,000,000 acres of cotton and 300 rmelons remaining in Texas but provides no figure on Tav enous boll weevils.
The Southern Pacific lowers travel costs from Texas to California with September and October one day second class tickets at 25 dollars from Houston and Texas Central and Southern Pacific main lines. East of Houston rates add local fare. Galveston rate is 26.45. Tickets allow stop overs at California points. Contact agents for literature. Also listing rents and real estate on Bryan street and Mrs Z Bonneville properties.
Havana dispatch says the Platt amendment and Cuban constitution can be met and the U S Congress reciprocity issue cannot stop Capans from seeking funds. Cuba plans a U S loan payable in gold to meet debts, with advertising in New York. No European debt contracts expected. Palma veto not anticipated.
The community gathers in Navasota to discuss the levee project on the Brazos to save valley crops. Congressman Ball expects attendees by invitation as planters and business leaders from along the river and nearby areas are urged to participate.
An election held in Tennessee chose five supreme court judges and three chancery court of appeals judges. Voters also cast primaries for Democratic candidates in multiple congressional districts, while other judicial and district selections occurred across the state.
The piece notes expectations of contesting congressional nominations in the Fourth and Eighth districts with a light overall vote, though heavier Republican support appears in east Tennessee as campaigns sharpen.
The second day of the Negro Young People's Educational and Christian Congress opened with sunrise prayer meetings at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on August 7. Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen led the morning session at the Common Theological Seminary, with afternoon conferences at city evangelical churches addressing moral and intellectual uplift for the colored race.
Presby minister in Shenandoah says mine workers report foreigners plan to cut off the ear of any man who returns to work. Foreigners seek to deter strikebreakers. Charles Johnson jailed in Evansville for robbery with two other suspects in Little Rock awaiting trial. Leader escaped hospital earlier.
Shenandoah mine inspector William Stein reports five collieries with an estimated value of 1.5 million dollars have been flooded and permanently closed. Of 36 in the district only 14 ready for operation, 2000 miners may seek work elsewhere as unions and legal actions unfold this summer.
Aug 7 report from Longview Texas notes the Sabine river rising about ten feet in two days due to rains upstream. Flooding has left banks and is hindering travel through bottomlands as waters inundate fields.
Senator M A Hanna addressed the Urbana chautauqua on Wednesday speaking on Labor and its Relation to Capital. The audience numbered 3,000 with interest noted in the topic.
King Edward arrived in London yesterday afternoon to an enthusiastic reception. Crowds gathered as the royal party was welcomed by local officials and residents in the city center.
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