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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
2
In this issue Bryan leads cotton receipts as the town surpasses rivals into the new century. Notes on Brazos county road improvements with convict labor, and a correction stating Duncan Hood did not aid the Boers as claimed. Also prices and promos from Coulter and Cole Bros with sensational claims and limits.
Neal Jackson a well known dray man died from exposure in the southwest part of town after wandering out in a cold night. He was respected by white residents and mourned by many who would have helped him. An inquest yesterday confirmed the manner of death.
Mrs A E Steinsman of Sprague Warner Co postponed a Ferndale canned and bottle goods exhibit with John Chaney Kernole due to bad weather. Ferndale products are made by Sprague Warner Co the same firm that makes Batavia goods Mrs Steinsman has exhibited. Call for prices.
Jno M Dig Lawrence and Co advertise a call for White Crest flour goods. The notice directs suppliers to contact the firm for purchase terms and delivery details.
In a final session before recess, Senator Pettigrew pressed for full disclosure of war investigation testimony and opposed suppression. Senator Morgan offered a Puerto Rico and Pacific islands reform, while Senator Butler pushed for elections of judges by the people. The senate adjourned to January 5.
Washington session dec 21 sees Democrats and some Republicans filibuster to block adjournment. Mr Grow, ex speaker, gains five minutes to defend his 1862 1878 coin remarks against Mr Gaines. Mr Payne defeated on two roll calls. adjournment to Jan 8, 1900.
Washington reports that House Elections Committee No 1 opened its first meeting and will begin hearings after holidays. Aldrich vs Robbins in Alabama Fourth District is set for Jan 8 while Evans vs Turner in Kentucky Fifth District is slated for Jan 1. Eight total contests remain pending.
State charges Dr S M Jenkins with criminal operation and murder, postponed to the March term before Judge Scott with a new jury. defense argues jeopardy risks and claims client was shot in court. همچنین other brief items note Thompson defendants guilty of pauper dead conspiracy and Tobin option for Jeffries Corbett fight. Garrett bishop anniversary in Dallas with Bishop Tuttle in attendance.
Gainesville Texas December 21 report states Meaders was shot four times in Dexter with one wound feared fatal. A party surrendered to officers and posted bond.
Washington reports that both the Senate Nicaragua canal committee led by Senator Morgan and the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee led by Representative Hepburn plan to act before the Walker commission report. It is unlikely a bill will pass before the commission’s findings, with the Walker group due to depart January 6 and survey work expected to take about a year. Morgan aims to report his bill. Hepburn seeks immediate committee action after recess.
The British steamer La Buan, leaving Sandakan November 25 with clearance papers, was seized at Callierra Bay by the U S steamship Castine and sent to Manila under a prize crew. The master claimed permission to reach Cota Batu to rescue families in danger from Moros but was refused. A protest was lodged as the Castine took control.
Ardmore reports George Miller killed in a brutal murder in Winnewood. He was shot and his throat cut from ear to ear, his body later set on the Santa Fe track to conceal the crime. Tahlequah notes a Cherokee legislature session adjourned sine die with bids for a 4.3 million collection rejected.
The Argus reports the colony expects an average yield of 9.37 bushels per acre with an exportable surplus of 15 000 000 bushels.
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