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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
2
A fragmentary page mentions measurer John W. Robbins of Vernon and state officials like J Kendal of Ladonia. It quotes clergy remarks on gender, naval matters, and Texas praise from the Grandview Graphic. It also notes 70 years of railway lessons, a prophesied Nicaragua canal impact, and Texas cotton and export trends.
A satirical poem laments naval arms and Cuban battles while a political notice calls for a Democratic representative convention in the 55th Texas district. The piece names Schley Dewey Shafter and mentions the Cadiz fleet and Vesuvius pills amid a humorous verse. The notice, signed R Tabor, invites delegates to Bryan on a stated date to nominate a candidate and conduct district business.
An elderly father journeyed to the army camp to retrieve his son who had run away to enlist. He found the boy on dress parade as the band played Dixie and the father shouted with pride, telegraphing home the reunion. Also a local ad list markets prices and real estate offerings in Bryan area.
W. W. Harris writes to the Eagle proposing a new band in Bryan, urging businesslike organization and citizen funding. He estimates $500–$600 to equip fifteen players with quality instruments and uniforms, notes the need for shared costs, and pledges to join if funds are fairly raised. He doubts fifteen locals will contribute more than 25 cents each.
A Corunna dispatch reports widespread unease in Vigo and Santander over selecting these towns for sanitary camps for General Toral's Santiago army. Fears of yellow fever and disease run high, Corunna's defenses are weak, and cantabrian towns lack torpedoes or mines. Public discontent grows as civilians expect no relief from government while the army is viewed as the only control.
A drafted letter from a new recruit near Fort McPherson pleads with Jane to write to the war department. He laments enlistment, mentions measles and rheumatism, and asks help for the children and his home. He pleads not to be forsaken and to send the children to the Green neighborhood.
A Gibraltar dispatch reports Spain reinforcing fortifications from San Roque to Cadiz with an entire mountain artillery regiment. New batteries at Punta Carno and Verte are armed with Ordonez guns, while numerous smaller arms wait for deployment as Spain hardens defenses against potential Anglo American moves on Gibraltar.
The president will ask Congress to advance Acting Rear Admiral Sampson eight numbers and Commodore Schley six, promoting both to rear admiral and placing Schley below Sampson. Clark of the Oregon also proposes six notches to captain, and Lt Cmdr Wainwright eight. Additional fleet promotions are planned. Separate reports note arrests in Virginia for an alleged assault on a colored girl and a fire in Osborne’s Turkish bath on Bourbon Street causing about 200000 dollars in insured losses.
Par nett Gibbs Populist candidate spoke to about 9000 in Myrtle Springs about state issues in his opening speech on Wednesday.
Readers are reminded of Mexico's September holidays marking President Diaz's birthday and independence. The article describes the Battle of Flowers, vast public celebrations, democratic flower-pelting, and festive pomp. It advertises I and G N R rail travel to Mexico City with discounted round trips on September 10–11 and a 30 day return, with route options via Laredo or Eagle Pass.
City officers include Mayor A Adams Marshall T P Boyett Deputy Marshal R H Smith and others. Officials shown are Secretary Treasurer H G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker Aldermen J M Lawrence W 8 Howell W W Harris C H Wyse and Jno M Lawrence Judge W H Harman Clerk G W McMichael Attorney A G Board Tax Collector J J Adams Tax Assessor R M Nall Sheriff T C Nunn Treasurer R W Carr District Clerk J Williams Commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
A consolidated schedule lists church services for Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Free Communion Baptist congregations with service times and Sunday schools. Catholic mass times are given and several fraternal lodges and orders with meeting nights and officers are noted.
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