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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
2
Allen Academy will begin its thirteenth annual session on Tuesday September 12, delayed by a week due to building delays. The school faces hot weather, but founders Messrs Allen are encouraged by the outlook and optimistic about present and future success.
A fragment shows multiple yard names such as Farmers' Cotton Yard Brick Warehouse Darwin's Yard Holloman's Yard and Conlee's Yard with an advertisement for Allen Academy offering thorough instruction and careful supervision for boys, inviting applications to J. H. Allen and R. O. Allen, Principals.
The residence of Mrs. L S Ross widow of ex Governor Ross burned in Waco Texas. Fire believed incendiary origin. loss heavy with valuable relics and papers destroyed. Insurance $2700 not covering even a quarter of the loss. Mrs Ross and son Nevil Ross visiting Mrs Frank Clarke. Bryan and College friends express regret. Joe B Reed offers accident and life insurance and sells flour rice and coffee.
Mr Joseph Pasler a German American resident of Bryan showcases a wind powered mechanical display with sixteen moving figures performing tasks from grist milling corn to butter making and wood chopping. A bell ringer cues all figures as they operate in natural motions, entertaining children and demonstrating clever contrivances.
Mrs. Anderson will open her school for reception of pupils on Monday Sept 4 at 9 am in the north side of the Masonic building. Terms are $1.50 per month with no reduction except for extended illness. thanks are extended to supporters and hopes to earn public patronage.
In the lower story of the Masonic Lodge building once the old Baptist church a private school will open on September 4 1899. Instruction will cover primary preparatory and high school branches. Mrs Edna Minkert and Miss Mary Minkert are the teachers.
Washington officials report that heads of departments often request male candidates for vacancies. Civil service leaders acknowledge many capable women remain eligible but are bypassed due to overtime, adaptability, and perceived favoritism for male staff across departments.
Rennes August 30 The Dreyfus court martial opens with Paul Meyer of the institute testifying for Dreyfus. Molinier Giery and Picot also favor Dreyfus while General Deloye counters on artillery references. Tomorrow’s session partly opened behind closed doors to discuss dossier material.
A Lima dispatch reports widespread recruiting and government troop movements into the interior. Muleteers hide making Cerro Pasco access impossible and mines halt operations. A hostile faction near Cerro Pasco is rumored but unverified.
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