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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment lists train times and bound directions between Hearne and San Antonio with north and south bound entries. It mentions arrival and departure times such as 12:21 pm and 4:53 am and references trains No 2 No 3 No 4 and No 9 10 across Hearne.
An Eagle representative attended Houston's festival and flower parade amid praise for the city’s exhibits. The event showcased Houston industries and mercantile firms, drawing thousands via low excursion rates. Flower displays disappointed some, while the parade impressed as artistic paper craft. Bryan and midstate figures were seen in attendance, with local businesses and visitors mentioned among the scenes.
Senate defeated Pettigrew Resolution on saluting the Filipino flag. Navy short of 4000 men. Long urges incentive by clothing allotment. House considers tax cuts,Arizona statehood, and Philippines homestead extension. Maine victims remains burial details announced.
Washington dispatch reports the Republican National Committee choosing Philadelphia as host city for the 1900 convention with the date fixed for June 19. Balloting shows Chicago 20 Philadelphia 13 St Louis 9 New York 7 on first ballot. Philadelphia 25 Chicago 24 on second ballot. Other items note local commerce and licenses in Ouaker City.
Washington debates the financial bill open with a clash between Kentucky Democrats Berry and Wheeler over Goebel. Wheeler accuses Berry of slander while Berry defends his record and attacks Wheeler as Goebel’s backer. Senate blocks Petti grew inquiry into insurgent flags and soldiers. Representative Overstreet of Indiana leads a Christmas recess measure.
Houston Texas November 7 1899 notice is given that a special meeting of stockholders of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company is called by the Board of Directors to meet January 19 1900 at noon at the companys general office in Houston Texas. The purpose is to authorize a first mortgage on the Waco Northwestern Division line from Bremond to Ross to secure bonds up to twenty five thousand dollars per mile for up to thirty years at six percent. The funds will pay for completing improving and operating the railroad and its franchises and appurtenances. E W Cave Secretary Company d Jan 19
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