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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
4
Old Mexico debates gold standard as daily notices report a Beaumont blaze that destroyed the depot and contents of the Southern Pacific line with losses around 40 000 dollars. Madisonville forms a business league with fifty members. E B Seay is president and W F Bookman secretary.
Rumor from Madisonville Meteor says a smallpox case occurred between Connor and Midway on Sunday. The report notes public fear has lessened, quoting residents skeptical of the danger.
The mayor of Laredo introduces a council resolution to eliminate his own pay. The current salary was $1800. Officials debate the measure as the city faces budget questions and governance concerns.
Observers say the number of traveling drummers has grown, contradicting earlier claims by trusts that they would be eliminated. Industry insiders in the know report higher activity on the road than at any previous time in the nation.
J. H. Connell president of the Texas Farmers Institutes calls an executive committee meeting in Dallas on January 9 to plan the first six months of 1903 and address other important business.
J. B. Allen of Port Gibson Miss reports selling his entire cotton crop at 16 and 17 cents a pound roughly three times the season average. The long staple cotton seed will be sold to other farmers next spring to promote more long staple cultivation.
The Galveston News surveys positions on trusts from President Roosevelt to Secretary Wilson. Roosevelt backs a constitutional amendment and Sherman expansion, while Hoar Shaw Knox Root Wilson and Foraker Hanna offer varied views, from no change to asserting trusts boost trade. The piece ends by asking where the party stands.
About seventy five residents from most precincts attended a Saturday meeting at the court house to organize a law and order league to aid authorities in suppressing vagrancy vice and crime and to promote morality education and industry among the Black population. Officers were elected including Rev W E Hutcherson president and Phil Henderson vice president. Several families plan to relocate to Call Newton county Texas while Caldwell improves its street grading.
The text argues that every being is created to fulfill a specific duty and that pursuing one's true vocation benefits oneself and others. It emphasizes personal duty and societal usefulness as guiding principles for rightful work and fulfillment.
United States Circuit Court notices a public sale in Brazos County, Texas, of parcels in Bryan described as blocks 127 with lots 4 and 5, under a 1902 decree. The sale is January 6, 1909, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., held by U. S. Master Commissioner Geo G. Green, with terms per the court decree. The receiver may bid without cash. other bidders must pay cash.
The Madisonville Meteor notes strong public support for incorporating the town seen in street discussions. Voters fear higher taxes but favor the step as a forward move for progress.
The city has received 3000 dollars as the first installment of the Carnegie library donation and Contractor Lewis will begin work on the library building promptly, while calls for restraint on sensational courtroom reporting are noted.
A palmistry expert advertises readings at Mrs. Leman's parlors, offering guidance on wealth, love, marriage, travel, and life changes. The professor claims to teach telepathy magnetism and will power, with confidential sessions daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the city.
Forty acres under cultivation with a good house and well improved. Contact W. K. Marriott at the post office in Ores, Texas for details. Also offered: 313 bleach fleece lined ladies vests for 26 cents at Coulter's.
Prof J E Baldwin the war balloonist will lift from Bryan streets and perform a parachute descent in a historic act. Bombs and animals reportedly parachute from height as part of the spectacle. Merchants invite all to witness the event expected to draw a large regional crowd.
Request for information on J G Wenzloff and heirs, last known in Bryan around 1877 with John A Woods. Wenzloff described as German and a single man living with Woods, a carpenter, prompting readers to report whereabouts to the Eagle.
Five and a half lots on College street with 160 feet front on the east side near the new residence of R. S. Webb. A big bargain with easy terms offered by Cliff A. Adams, agent.
The Galveston Texas area hosts the Sea Wall Carnival December 19 and 20 with special excursion rates to be announced. Christmas Holiday Excursions cover a vast region with a rate of one fare plus 2 dollars for round trip. Tickets on sale December 13 17 21 22 and 23 with a 30 day return limit. Routes extend to the east old states and midwestern and western states plus Mexico. Contact I N G N ticket agents for full details and costs.
The Houston and Texas Central Railways announce sale of road trip tickets with a north east and southeast route option. Fares start at one fare plus $2.00 with a thirty day return limit from sale date. Sleeper cars aboard Denison to New Orleans via Houston and direct directions available.
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