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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
5
The Hearne timetable lists No. 3 leaving at 1:06 AM and No. 4 departing at 4:39 PM east and westbound runs. No. 9 departs Hearne with No. 10 arriving. northbound No. 1 reaches 12:50 PM and No. 3 at 2:45 PM.
Hon Charles Davie of El Paso is in the city. H C Robinson went to Mexia yesterday and S S H Franklin moved to Navasota. Paul Bradley returned from Houston, Mrs L R Wren to Benchley, Captain J J Adams to Millican, Rev W S Red back to Hemp, Marcus Miller to Hempstead. Call for White Crest flour at Jno M Lawrence Co. Dr T H Hairston came from Marlin, Mrs W B Scrimshire to Millican, Mount Vernon Pure Rye at Exposition Saloon, 1601 Smoke Metropolitan cigars sold there, Will Woods and family from Welborn.
A 16 year old boy named Mack Robinson was killed when a frightened mule team in a wagon ran away near his home one mile north of Madisonville. The wagon struck a tree, he was thrown forward and his head crushed by the double-tree. Relatives mourn the loss as neighbors extend sympathy.
A large shipment arrives featuring 50c neckwear in holiday patterns, American Shoes at 3.50, boxed Call and Vici Kid options, heavy soles and kid lining. Also new suitcases priced 2.25 to 3.00, smoking jackets in gray brown and blue, Hanan patent leather shoes, Silk Mufflers at 1.00 to 2.00, and Kid Gloves in new shades at .75 to 1.50.
Washington reports growing German interest in a reciprocity accord with the United States following the France pact. Berlin officials expect the move to influence German boards of trade and prompt cooperation. The president urges joint expert inquiry into food production alongside negotiations, while not delaying talks pending results.
A New York Herald dispatch notes Paris papers praise President McKinley’s message for unity and Open Door policy support. France, in government circles, sees no friction with the United States and favors cooperation on China and the Trans Isthmian canal. France warns Ecuador should not allow the Galapagos to be ceded to England, which could affect canal control.
Exchange records show J B Yearon of New York and Victor C Barringer of San Antonio among listed parties. Other names include T M Dumas Dallas L H Fuller City W C Dysart Sherman B C Pittuck College T D Haughton Dallas and more such as T C Haney Baltimore Geo W Schwab St Louis Chas Davis El Paso L T Fuller Calvert.
L T Fuller returns from New York. Otto Boehme offers bread and cakes. umbrella covers from John M Caldwell. jewelry from Caldwell. Ajax Hama and Breakfast Bacon advertised by Lawrence Co. Gov Hubbard lecture at opera house with proceeds to library fund. Shakespeare Club meets at Mrs Sims home. Hubbard praised by Atlanta Constitution. Bridge work between Bryan and north Grimes county completed by J H Wallace and convict crew with further road projects.
General Pleasant Porter was selected as chief of the Creek nation at Okmulgee amid protests from full bloods. He urged representation at Washington by delegates and proposed a census of recognized Creek citizens.
Colorado Springs dec 7 the opening of the economic extraction company plant at Victor marks a milestone as Cripple Creek ores flood mills after two months of limited output. the Victor mill with 1000 tons daily capacity stands as the world’s largest and dwarfs existing district capacity. Lithonia Ga dec 7 Hiram Sharp fatally shot his wife and wounded his mother in law amid family trouble. he fled into the woods as a posse closes in.
A bank in Cornell Illinois eight miles from Pontiac was robbed of eight thousand dollars in currency. The thieves forced the large safe open and escaped.
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