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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Eagle notes Bryan is drawing more business relative to its population than any Texas town. It also reports Chicago schoolchildren viewed a livestock exhibit featuring cows hogs and sheep with most having never seen domestic livestock before.
The Post argues state laws propel high Texas rates far above national averages. It cites federal bonds yielding low net returns while Texas communities face 8 to 12 percent. The piece urges stronger prohibitions on extortionate rates and a possible cap of 6 to 8 percent.
The Houston Post argues that low outside interest rates could draw capital away from Texas unless state rates fall. Lower Texas rates would spur broader industrial and commercial activity, while higher charges under current laws push money into other channels seeking profit.
The Huntsville Post announces Gen. T. K. Barrett's retirement and Mr. J. A. Palmer of the Madisonville Meteor taking charge. The daily is discontinued while the weekly continues. Palmer will reside in Huntsville after January 1. The Eagle welcomes Palmer's expansion move and praises his business value to Huntsville residents.
A list of guests checking into the hotel includes CN Williamson City EC Fain St Louis Thos H Dickinson New York Ike L Weil Louisville W IE Young Corinth Miss CENTRAL John Frokerhemner Chicago Witthe Davis Cincinnati M L Saunders Singleton Fritz Easion City W 5 Dixon Wellborn.
In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Texas in bankruptcy Jack Rodgers of Bryan Brazos county has been adjudicated bankrupt on November 30 1900. The first meeting of creditors is set for December 15 1900 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the U S Court Building Waco Texas. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and handle related matters. M C H Park Referee in Bankruptcy Office of Referee Waco Texas December 8 1900.
H and T C excursion runs December 9 to 13 with round trip Houston tickets at 3.30 dollars good through December 16. Evening trains on December 10 and 11 fare one dollar with return by 10 40 p m December 18. Also trains at 8 55 p m 9 41 p m December 12 and 3 a m December 13 fare one dollar with return by 10 40 p m December 15. W S Wilson agent. Miss Hutson's art exhibition continues tomorrow 4 to 5 p m.
A Chicago Tribune summary explains a bogus pawn ticket scam where swindlers claim a ring is in pawn for 25 dollars with 70 dollars equity, then double sell the extra to the buyer. The victim pays 35 dollars and later learns the item is worth 50 to 60 dollars, losing 5 to 15 dollars.
The narrator recalls meeting Voss tlosen stein who organized a Faust company and offered the role of Mephistopheles. He accepts, explaining the devil’s dues, and signs a $500 per week contract after receiving $7.50 advance. He performs the devil in Faust until near season’s end then moves to The Foundry a workingman’s play.
Read Claim Traine officials report trains on schedule in Gulf, Colorago and Santa Fe region while headquarters and grievance committee dispute timings. Cleburne shops close, 600 workers laid off as 88 telegraph operators move from Chicago to cover strikers. No clear settlement horizon.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific company moves to extend its line to El Paso. A Texas charter is presented for the Chicago Rock Island and Mexico Rail road to build from Liberal Kansas to White Oaks New Mexico and to buy the El Paso and Northwestern railroad to El Paso.
General De Wet moved south across the Caledon then along the Orange River north bank toward Aliwal North, turning northeast toward Rouxville as General Knox trailed. De Wet’s forces were exhausted with 300 dead or dying horses counted along the route.
In Rome Georgia Mrs. Joseph White was found dead on her farm twelve miles north of the city. Her head was crushed and her body stripped. Officials say she likely was attacked and assaulted in the field. Sheriff Camp is investigating as the community fears a lynching if the suspect is caught.
Malvern Arkansas reports one bandit wounded and jailed in Warren while the other two are trapped in a swamp near the Arkansas Louisiana line. In San Diego California Admiral Kauntz orders ships Iowa and Philadelphia to sail for South America. In Sioux City Iowa Andrew Kincannon aged 20 is found dead at the Vendome hotel after blowing out gas in his room.
Berlin census figures show a population of 1 884 445, up from 1 677 304 in 1895, indicating continued urban growth during the period.
Charles A Chesebrough a New York billionaire aged 79 has died in the city. The news item notes his wealth and age with no additional details provided.
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