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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
6
A supply measure won approval in the House after a brief, limited debate. The bill advances to the next legislative stage, with advocates stressing funding needs while opponents call for scrutiny of allocations.
Washington December 11 The first great supply bill covering legislative executive and judicial needs was approved in record fashion. The measure totals 24 496 808 dollars with 131 pages and minimal debate. The session adjourned at 3 15 PM after adopting an amendment adding 12 temporary clerks and approving the bill unchanged. The day included a debate on district affairs and a later vote on resolutions for West Point hazing investigations.
The centennial celebration of the seat of government in the District of Columbia begins with a 7 p.m. reception by the president for governors of states and territories at the executive mansion. A morning display of the enlarged executive mansion model follows, with a Washington Capitol parade in the afternoon and joint Senate and House exercises at 3:30 p.m. Justice Frye will preside. A governors’ reception closes the evening. In other news, the oleomargarine bill clears the House and heads to the Senate Agriculture Committee. Secretary Root and General Miles testify on the army bill, with General Wilson later appearing. President McKinley and ex-President Harrison dined together in Washington, dispelling rumors of strain between them.
In the storm stricken district the governor reviewed the committee's books finding receipts of 20 968 61 for relief and 487 21 spent on postage. The postage outlay is five times the governor's office postage and stamps used to process about 1 000 000 in contributions, each acknowledged by letter.
In Louisville on December 11 delegates to the American Federation of Labor began with a scrappy mood as a roll call motion drew sharp debate. A rosewood gavel was given to President Gompers by Louisville’s Central Labor union, and a cigar makers delegation resolution denounced Resistencia in Tampa factory disputes, with AFL pledging support to Tampa unions.
Morris Aaronburg admits stealing $8887 from Mrs. Margaret Beck in Boston. Police note it is the first case of a youth confessing and accepting full punishment without escape. They believe the money is hidden and intend to serve a five year term to avoid disclosure.
A Washington dispatch reports conflicting signals on Britains stance. Some say Premier Balfour pledged last summer to a U.S. senator that Britain would accept the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with the Davis amendment, aiding advocates of amendment. Others contend the British foreign office disputes this, and fear Britain will return the treaty unamended. Secretary Hay urges ratification of the original form.
The Neeley extradition case was argued Monday in the supreme court with all judges present. The discussion raised important questions of law on extradition absence of a treaty and the president’s power since the treaty of Paris to sustain a military government in Cuba. Argument will continue today.
Constantinople hosts a formal dinner for the Kentucky battleship officers now in Smyrna. U S charge Griscom introduces the group to the sultan, with the grand vizier and dignitaries present. Griscom and Captain Chester later meet the sultan in private audience.
Corsicana Texas December 11 The city school board has not yet received notification that it is to be proceeded against for violation of the city text book laws It will stand on the census taken by order of the city council in 1895 which showed a population of 10 205 the names and affidavits of the enumerators being on file in the city secretary office
In Lancaster Texas on December 11 a child playing in a cotton yard at W P White's gin was struck by a bale of cotton that toppled onto her. She was found to be internally injured after several minutes and received aid from nearby children.
Austin report states Governor Sayers is drafting a comprehensive state administration review for the legislature. It will cover work by departments and include legislative recommendations.
The Hague December 11 The Dutch government has finally and definitely been requested to take the initiative in behalf of arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain.
Washington December 11 The United States Supreme Court, in a decision handed by Justice Harlan, reverses the Court of Claims ruling on the Wichita reservation dispute. The 1566 treaty is held as an absolute Choctaw land cession, affecting title to 7.5 million acres between the Red and Canadian rivers, with remand to dismiss Choctaw Chickasaw claims and determine compensation to the Wichita accordingly.
Judge Hook of the federal district of Kansas with Judge Amos Thayer affirmed a five year prison term for misappropriation of funds while overseeing Savannah harbor work. Oberlin M. Carter, former U S Army captain, was remanded to Leavenworth warden Robert W. McLaughrey following McKinley’s actions that altered 12 charges but left the sentence intact. Carter also paid a $5000 fine and was dismissed from the Army.
The agriculture department reports U.S. cotton acreage at 25,034,734 with an expected production of about 10.1 million bales for 1900 1901 using prior methods. Estimated lint yields per acre vary by state from 133 pounds in Florida to 275 in Missouri. After adjustments, total usable acreage is about 25,934,784. Transport Hancock arrives from Manila with around 1500 corpses from battles and disease in the Philippines, China, Guam, or Honolulu, the largest return since the Spanish American War, with 11 deaths on the voyage. In Austin, the official canvass of state officer votes will occur on December 17, excluding governor and lieutenant governor.
Austin reports progress on canvassing county returns and district officer votes due on a set date. On Dec 1 only 17000 remained in the witness expenses fund, signaling a year end shortfall before Feb 28. The legislature had appropriated 275000 for two years, with an estimated deficit not exceeding 50000.
Edward Brown a prominent race horse owner was struck and killed by a Louisville and Nashville train on the railroad bridge over the Licking River near Latonia Kentucky. He was 35, son of James Brown of Fort Worth and brother of Galen Brown of San Francisco. Major Henry Sweeney United States Army retired dies in San Diego at 69, entered service in 1854.
Notice stating decision to move and that no more sittings will occur after December 20th. Thanks to the public for liberal patronage from Willis & Coleman.
Holiday excursions announced for I. and GN lines with tickets on sale December 20 21 22 between local stations. Additional sales on December 28 24 25 26 and January 1 with details for rates and limits from G J Prick G P T A I and G N R Palestine Texas.
Property listing offers 200 acres two miles southwest of Bryan with 40 acres timber and cultivation, eight tenement houses, four wells, cribs, and good production. Also selling a southern Bryan residence on five acres with orchard gardens, barn, and sheds. Call to arrange viewing with W. W. on.
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