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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
2
A note from The Daily Eagle reports that Signor Crispi, the most distinguished Italian of his era, has died. The piece also surveys labor freight disputes, political aims for 1904, railway expansion rumors, and a nuanced view of England’s trade role with America showing large imports and smaller exports amid growing trade imbalances.
A. M. Chase of Waters Pierce Oil Co estimates Hubbard City Texas can be sprayed with crude oil at 70.8 cents per barrel delivered in tank cars. Oil cost 77.88 dollars plus 15 for equipment and 5 for application and 6.50 for unloading fittings totaling 104.38. Railroads protest Texas oil weight ruling of 6.4 pounds per gallon vs 7.4 claimed, affecting load costs.
Dates shown are those on which tickets are on sale for the Buffalo Pan-American exposition Chicago summer session education Louisville Knights Templar triennial conclave Palestine meetings and a Marlin year round excursion. One and one third fare from I G N points with low excursion rates. Inquiries to D J Price Palestine Texas.
An advertisement for Rex Dyspepsia Tablets promises refunds if cures fail for ailments like indigestion sour stomach and heartburn. Sold by M. H. James, leading druggist in Bryan Texas, at 50 cents a package.
Signor Crispi died at 7.65 o'clock Sunday evening in Naples. Surrounded by family and close friends, the news reached King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helen by telegraph. A state funeral will be held in Naples before the body goes to Palermo. The king will attend, while the queen and her daughter kept vigil for 50 hours and resisted outsiders.
Austin observers say progress is slow and the Texas legislature may exceed 30 days. Committees, hearings, and pending redistricting bills slow the pace as the house finance panel weighs the appropriation bill. Senate and house panels have yet to decide recommendations amid renewed railroad labor push for a double-hent bill.
General G Moxley Sorrel aged 64 of Savannah Ga died at his brother’s Roanoke area home on Saturday night. A Civil War hero, he joined as volunteer aide on Longstreet’s staff in Savannah and rose to brigadier general after gallantry. He later led the Central Railway of Georgia and then the Savannah to Liverpool steamboat line.
New York on August 12 reports the arrest of all business agents for the gambling combines. Evidence from Society for the Prevention of Crime accuses these men of acting as go-betweens between gamblers and police, arranging and executing a system of police protection.
Bryan Texas August 12 The International and Great Northern Railroad company filed first and second mortgages totaling 10 000 900 to secure bonds for road construction. This marks the largest mortgage ever recorded in Brazos County.
Near Jacksboro Texas on a Saturday afternoon a sheriff's posse surrounded a house six miles north of the town after reports of two desperadoes inside. Gunfire erupted wounding and killing G M Leftwich, with the two fugitives escaping into the night. A $1000 reward is offered for one of the men who is also wanted on multiple charges.
J P the prize winner in the land lottery appeals to ex Governor Richards to use troops to remove squatters camped on his 160 acre tract near Lawton Oklahoma. Major Scott and Governor Richards exchange telegraphs but no official order issued. Woods claims home rights and warns of chaos if denied.
A rear saloon explosion on South Clark Street likely from dynamite or nitroglycerin killed Vincenzo Alfino and injured five others. Ruby Fox died later from head injuries. others suffered cuts and bruises as the rear of the saloon was wrecked. Police suspect a jealous motive in the blast.
A 10 percent general advance in wholesale prices of tinware and enameled wares is announced. Fire damages in Roadhouse Illinois shops causing $10,000 loss. Robert Hardin recaptured at Wichita Falls after escaping Guthrie jail. General J W Palmer buys Austin Bluff ranches to donate as a park for Colorado Springs. Austrian miner John Libertine killed in coal mine Brazil Indiana. William Dormere drowns saving nephew at Crowley Louisiana. Museum building contract at University of Kansas awarded to Henry Bennett Topeka for 165444. John Widmer of St Peter Indiana delays marriage to Efla Reth of Covington Walsh.
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