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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1898
Page
2
Bob Henry faces two opponents in Congress but is expected to win easily. Mark Hanna has been quiet during the war and McKinley is allowed to develop a personality. American goods sales to Canadian consumers rose by nearly one million dollars monthly due to the Hispano American War.
A sweeping claim notes that since Christ’s birth, peace on earth has been rare and about four billion men have fallen in battle. The remark frames war’s toll across eras, highlighting humanity’s long cost in conflict.
Governor Culberson travels with a large delegation of prominent businessmen and politicians to Omaha this week to attend the Texas day exposition on August 17.
The Houston Post argues Rear Admiral Sampson’s prize share may exceed $100,000 and criticizes administration favoritism. It calls for repealing prize laws, awarding spoils to crews, and ending officer shares, noting inequities with army practices and suggesting a government-held prize system.
The Sabine Pass Times returns to publication as observed by the Orange Leader. It resumes in Sabine Pass proper and adopts the old paper’s volume, preserved after the 1886 flood. The revival is welcomed and attributed to Mr. McClanahan and his energy.
A meeting of business men is set for nine this morning at the opera house to appoint committees and raise funds for two scholarships for Madison county students funded by Bryan merchants. The plan drew strong support from local merchants last night as a beneficial town effort. The United States offers to surrender 1300 Spanish naval prisoners captured with Admiral Vera’s fleet once Spain agrees to repatriate them. Except for officers housed at Annapolis, most prisoners are confined to a Portsmouth naval station island, housed in temporary quarters and fed adequately.
The paper advocates expanding its circulation across the section to grow its financial base. It calls on delinquent subscribers to help fund expansion and urges local businessmen to form an organization to promote cotton market activity and trading, offering advertising space to support growth.
The Austin Statesman argues injustice in Washington as Schley, who commanded at Santiago and defeated Cervera, is promoted to rear admiral while Sampson remains ranked above him. It urges Senate confirmation to correct this naval blot and deliver proper recognition.
Mr J B Neeley and family visit Falls county relatives and friends. Miss Mattie Welch returns from Millican. Jack McGregor joyfully welcomes a new daughter. Cotton picking is active and ball worms are light. Sunday school flourishes with thirty to thirty five pupils. Minter Springs school to be led again by Miss Jeanie Lewis. W A Einson J R Dickerson and W H McVey visited Bryan. Will Jones goes to Williamson County Dallas.
Today to sell for spot cash bran at 75 cents per 100 pounds cotton seed meal at 80 cents per 100 pounds. New oats offered at 274 cents a bushel. D, Mike 265.
President McKinley solicits public opinion on postwar military needs as a five officer naval board will decide which auxiliary steamers remain in service. Gov. Shaw of Iowa reports on troops and asks about disbandment timing amid ongoing peace protocol. Navy moves resume with vessel patrols and transfers from Cuban and Atlantic ports.
Hong Kong Aug 15 reports say Spaniards renewed activity in Manila as belief grows American resources are gone and McKinley seeks peace. Insurgents on Visaya reportedly plan to unite with General Aguinaldo against Spain. Kaiserin Augusta arrived from Manila. officers remain reticent about the situation.
The piece extols Mexico’s September 15 and 16 holidays, notes Diaz’s birth, and describes the Battle of Flowers and public revelry. It promotes travel to Mexico City via the L and G N R R with tickets on Sep 10–11, offering low return fares, 30 day limits, and stopovers at pleasure, with routes via Laredo or Eagle Pass.
City directory lists officials including Mayor A Adams DC. Marshall T P Boyett. Deputy Marshal R H Smith. Secretary Treasurer H G Rhodes. City Sexton H H Jones. Constable C L Baker. Aldermen R G Tabor W B Howell W W Harris C H Wyse Jno M Lawrence. Judge W H Harman. Clerk G W McMichael. Attorney A G Board. Tax Collector J J Adama. Tax Assessor R M Nall. Sheriff T OC Nunn. Treasurer R W Carr. District Clerk J C Williams. Commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
A compilation of religious services for Baptist W C Finley Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Free Communion Baptist churches with pastors and weekly times. Also lists local fraternal lodge meetings Knights Templars Masons K of P U U W WOT and other lodges with meeting nights and officers.
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