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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
2
The notice lists Allison Mayfield of Sherman as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner. Also named are J.8. Kendall of Ladonia for State Superintendent and Robert L. Henry of Waco for Congress Seventh District in the race filings.
About thirteen thousand new names have been added to the pen sion roll this year, and the end is not yet. The Gulf, Beaumont and Great Northern railway company, capital stock, $350,000, has been chartered. Admiral Sampson states as an ascertained official fact that "out of 12,000 men on the American fleet there have been only twenty casualties throughout the war." Consider ing what the fleet has done, the world must wonder at this.
W H Campbell of Bryan writing from Cuba describes wartime conditions in Santiago de Cuba. He reports martial law, saloon closures, fruit restrictions, and a recent skirmish with three casualties, plus yellow fever cases. He mentions Shafter Toral fighting site five miles away and quarantine measures.
The San Francisco Evening Post reports the United States will soon be connected by cable to its Pacific possessions. The line will run from San Francisco to Hawaii, the Ladrones, the Philippines, and Hong Kong. Most surveys are done and the laying contract is let with a six month deadline.
Aug 25 Corruna Spain enormous crowds greet the Alicante first repatriated soldiers from Santiago de Cuba. Quay crowds kept back to avoid yellow fever spread. Some ill will be quarantined or treated on hospital ships. others to be discharged home. Queen regent sent a welcome dispatch. No yellow fever aboard. 60 died from other causes on voyage. St Louis convention in session nominated Finkleburg Higee Hathaway Kirk. South Dakota convention nominated Kirk Phillips Kane Riddle.
Col Digger, famed Klondike with a palatial mansion, faces catastrophe as his shipment mix up leaves San Francisco mint with fifteen barrels of pickled pork instead of gold dust. His wife confirms all feed barrels are gone and the town runs dry.
In Dayton the Democratic secretary of state Upton Guthrey and others were named as top state officials while the convention adjourned after a long day with no incidents. Boise saw four state conventions open with harmony committees. fusion of silver forces favored. Sacramento's Republican convention nominated Henry Gage for governor by acclamation.
Rockwall Texas residents mobilize to root out white cap violence and safeguard Black residents while defending the town’s reputation. Local citizens organize patrols and vow to deter attackers and uphold safety in the community.
The Royal Baking Powder Co. faced a hypothetical choice to drop a year of advertising costing about $500,000. The reply was that reestablishing those channels would cost three times that amount. The note warns businessmen not to cut small ads during dull seasons, comparing it to tearing a dam when water is low.
In Sherman Texas notices found in unstamped letters warn all stranded negroes to depart the city within 30 days and directs property owners to sell out and move. In Honey Grove anonymous white cap notices threaten farmers near the Dial area over dealings with negroes. In Pittsburg lightning killed one passenger and injured four others on a summer car after a bolt struck during a thunderstorm.
A rumor from Saratoga on August 25 claims P. Huntington was shot at Pine Knot camp on Raquette Lake Adirondacks, but the report cannot be verified. In Guthrie Oklahoma on August 25 two 15 year old Indian boys playing near Bridgeport one shot and killed the other and fled, authorities cannot locate them.
In a casual exchange, Swipsey-iley asks Chimmy if they are smoking and Chimmy denies it, adding that they are washing their feet. The dialogue captures a light domestic moment with familiar street dialogue.
A dark night elopement scene ends with a cook thwarting her job jump. A five year old’s birthday disappointment over a tricycle, a hedge doctor quack at an Irish inquest, and a humorous political election vignette from 1900 conclude this collection of light, local items.
The piece contrasts Mexico's September festivities with American July 4th, praising Diaz's birthday and the Battle of Flowers. It notes the public celebration, flower-throwing democracy, and the Liberty Bell in Mexico. It promotes L&G N R R travel to Mexico City on Sept 10-11 with low return fares and flexible routes via Laredo or Eagle Pass.
City officers listed include Mayor C. A. Adame, Marshal T. P. Boyett, Deputy R. H. Smith, and Secretary Treasurer H. G. Rhodes. Aldermen named Jno M Lawrence and others. district legal and tax officials include Judge W. H. Harman, Clerk A. W. McMichael, Tax Collector J. J. Adama, Tax Assessor R. M. Nall, Sheriff T. C. Nunn, Treasurer R. W. Carr, and District Clerk J. C. Williams. Commissioners named R. J. Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips and P. H. Arrington.
The notice compiles pastors service times Sunday schools prayer meetings and mass for multiple denominations including Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Free Communion Baptist. It also lists meeting nights and officers for local fraternal orders such as Knights Templar Royal Arch Masons Woodmen of the World and Knights of Columbus with monthly or bi monthly meeting days and officer roles.
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