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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1898
Page
2
An Irishman named O'Clock in Illinois fathered 13 children. After naming eight as they arrived, he designated the others by consecutive numbers Nine Ten etc. A son recently became postmaster and now signs official papers as Ten O'Clock P. M.
The Eagle and Meteor special edition receives high praise for breadth of coverage and impact in Bryan and surrounding counties. Readers plan to mail copies to relatives in other states, highlighting regional advertising value and potential boosts for Bryan. Agricultural notes emphasize diversification and pepper cultivation as profitable ventures.
A Billarp town encounter with Colonel William J Bryan and his Nebraska regiment left residents energized. The crowd praised the colonel as majestic and inspiring, comparing him to Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, hoping for his safe return to family and nation.
John J a Beck notes Blind Tom Weggins, called Blind Tom, remains famed for his piano mastery despite blind years. The article describes his modest, content life on a Shrewsbury River estate, noting his small hands and untrained brilliance, from childhood to present devotion to music.
Spare Moments recalls a go ahead editor urging reporters to boil down stories. A major boiler explosion occurred on a ship at Portsmouth. A reporter wired a terse update noting the Melpomene, boiler empty, engineer full, funeral tomorrow, no flowers.
The Stock and Farmer Journal notes intelligent discussions among Texas progressives on good roads. It argues that rain made farming districts impassable and harms commerce, says current road law blocks proper construction, and calls for a better law with road experts employed for major projects.
Mrs. Sarah Lee died at age 70 yesterday afternoon at her son in law R H Seale’s home near Benchley. Burial is set for 10 o clock today at the Seale graveyard. Ruth McEnerey Stewart is famed for culinary skill and literary ability sharing stories while she enjoys preparing meals and discussing her garden yarns.
Dr Wyman, surgeon general of the marine hospital service, confirms a suspected yellow fever case at Fort Point Texas with disagreement from Galveston health officials. The steamer Vivian from Havana brings four suspicious cases to Dry Tortugas and is quarantined. Officials say isolated cases can be contained and warn against spread.
Galveston August 26 Houston has quarantined against this place due to a sick member of the First United States Artillery heavy battery Fort Point two miles east of Galveston post is isolated The case is not believed to be yellow fever and officials see no reason the infection would reach the city if confirmed by further tests
Austin reports State Health Officer W. F. Blunt has learned of a new yellow fever case in Franklin Louisiana confirming continued concerns and surveillance for the area.
London reports say Rear Admiral Lord Beresford seeks a British Japan alliance to cover Russia tensions with plans to invade Korea and place Japan’s fleet at British command. Skeptics call the tales fairy tale gossip while noting a Shanghai dispatch about British fleet movements.
San Francisco reports Mrs Botkin the alleged poisoner will challenge extradition to Dover with two prominent lawyers and a habeas corpus writ. The move aims to free her or shift the trial to California courts amid Delaware authorities push. In Texas Fort Sam Houston, eight hundred First Texas cavalry horses stampeded into San Antonio, three hundred charging through the city, damaging property. about 100 remain at large.
Oak Lodge Illinois Aug 26 report shows this Republican county cast about 80 percent against the Choctaw Chickasaw Dawes treaty in the Wednesday election, a result believed to forecast the statewide outcome.
Crowell Texas August 26 The 12 year old daughter of J A Wright who lives nearby was burned to death when her clothing caught fire and she was unable to save herself as she was alone at the time
Spanish American readers are urged to feel for Mexico as Septembers 15 and 16 mark independence and the birthday of Mexico. Diaz’s birthday is Sept 15, with celebrations and the famed Battle of Flowers preceding two days of grand festivity. Americans are invited to visit Mexico City via L&GN RR with special fares from Sept 10–11, including return within 30 days and route options through Laredo or Eagle Pass. Tickets and details at local G N R or Palestine, Texas offices.
City officers include Mayor C A Adams Marshall T P Boyett and Deputy R H Smith. Secret ar y treasurer H G Rhodes City Sexton H H Jones Constable C L Baker and aldermen Jno M Lawrence W 8 Howell W W Harris C H Wyse R G Tabor. Judge W H Harman Clerk J W McMichael Attorney A Gi Board Tax Collector J J Adams Assessor R M Nall Sheriff T C Nunn Treasurer R W Carr District Clerk J O C Williams Commissioners R J Deens Peter Thomas Felix Phillips P H Arrington.
The page lists Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian services with pastors and weekly times. Also notes St Joseph Catholic Mass times and numerous fraternal orders with meeting nights and officers including Knights Templar, A A M, K of P, Vulcan Lodge, K T M, W o W, K of H, K C T M, and Home Forum with respective officers.
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