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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
2
Notice urges readers to pay poll taxes to be eligible to vote in upcoming elections. Encourages patriotism and mentions Galveston News. Mentions costs and tax receipts as part of the civic appeal.
The Galveston News cites Texas officers swearing against bribery and urges legislature to act. The Standard Oil monopoly claim covers Texas and Louisiana fields, with Beaumont voicing concerns. Oil prices are rising, and shoe costs may follow if the monopoly holds.
An effort seeks a single clear rate for the Houston to Eveston route instead of the current three rate system for round trips. Advocates argue higher travel volume would offset the railroads’ lost revenue. If true here, could the same be true elsewhere?
The group formed in Indiana aims to unite farmers to challenge trusts by building elevators warehouses and cold storage plants in cities and other locations to help farmers hold crops for better prices. The note dismisses Morgan and Rockefeller as likely backers.
A list of unclaimed letters in Bryan with names such as Santa Claus Comboleota Joe Dillard and others. A one cent charge is added for each piece advertised and callers must say advertised when requesting mail. Postmaster Tyner Haswell notes the week ending date.
The Bryan Eagle notes that Blank Books for 1903 are available through local agents for the M. P. Exline Co. of Dallas. They offer to take orders for office stationery, whether custom made or from stock, and also sell desks and office furniture.
Mr W R Farquhar and Miss Bessie Neeley were married at the Wellborn Methodist church Sunday evening. Rev W T Wood officiated as the couple stood beneath a decorative arch amid a crowded church. Both hail from Wellborn and plan to move to San Angelo where Farquhar will enter the cattle business.
United States Circuit Court notice states that on January 6, 1903, the U S Master Commissioner will auction Lots 4 and 5, Block 127 in Bryan Brazos County Texas as one parcel to satisfy the decree for $534 41 with seven percent interest and court costs. The sale is subject to court confirmation and allows the receiver to bid up to the judgment amount without cash at bidding.
In the Arcade Hotel parlors at 6 yesterday afternoon Mr Dc A Blake of Mexico tied vows with Mrs Mamie O Brien. Dr W C Finley performed the ceremony. They met to wed and will depart tomorrow for the groom’s home. The bride came from Houston.
The Brazos River Bridge company schedules a stockholders meeting at the secretary's office in Bryan on Monday January 12 1903 at 2 30 p m to elect directors and transact other business as may come before the meeting G S Parker Secretary Bryan Texas December 30 1902
Property listing offers five and a half lots with 160 feet frontage on College Street near the new residence of R. S. Webb. Describes a big bargain with terms easy and an agent named Cliff A. Agains.
United States Minister Bowen and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Baralt held a long conference in Caracas. Bowen relayed President Roosevelt's refusal to act as arbitrator and urged submitting the dispute to The Hague Peace Court. A commission with allied powers to meet in Washington was proposed to outline issues for The Hague. Germany agreed to guarantees based on customs receipts.
Rebels under General Riera clashed with government forces at Cangarao near Coro on Saturday morning. About 1200 revolutionists reportedly used artillery in the engagement, as Curacao dispatch notes renewed hostilities against President Castro.
Viceroy Lord Curzon led a grand entry into Delhi to inaugurate the durbar celebrating King Edward’s imperial accession. The elephant procession featured Lord and Lady Curzon on Grand Tusker, gold and silver adornments, and a long line of rulers from Hyderabad Travancore and seventy others.
From a rail station to a large public park, General Lord Kitchener leads a grand parade with Indian cavalry escorts and provincial heads. Crowds cheer as elephants and royal figures like the Duke and Duchess of Connaught receive sword salutes and a Warm welcome.
In St. Louis on a Sunday evening a fifteen year old girl Mary Gallenno and seventeen year old Ange Cafferata drowned after breaking through ice along the river shore opposite Olive street. A fourteen year old Theresa Logomarcino was rescued from the river.
The Cherokee land office reached Vinita Indian Territory and set records in Christmas wedding numbers.
London Ontario December 29 There were no more deaths from the Grand Trunk collision Sunday. Funeral details and injury outlook are cautious as recovery is expected. Fi nan Ricketts body was found in a snow filled ditch by the track with severe injuries. Andrew Carson Warf ord operator admits he knew cancelling a train order without a substitute violated rules but cites Dispatcher Kerr as superior. Kerr's order book shows the order still in force and unbusted. Kerr declines comment ahead of the inquest.
Osaka authorities arrest an elderly woman, her daughter, husband and two others in a baby farming conspiracy. Since operations began this year, about 300 infants reportedly killed. In a separate note, a Japanese woman reportedly married a corpse after the bride died by suicide on the eve of marriage. ceremony held with the living and dead.
A Sunday morning fire swept through a two story business district in Wetumpka Alabama causing losses exceeding sixty thousand dollars. Local firefighters failed to control the blaze until an engine from Montgomery arrived. The largest individual loss was to D W Walkley at about fifteen thousand dollars.
Archbishop Chappelle apostolic delegate in Cuba and Porto Rico arrived in San Juan on Sunday afternoon. The water front and streets brimmed with people as a large procession escorted him to the cathedral where services were held for his visit drawing a wide turnout.
The U S army transport Sherman hit a rock near San Barnardino light south of Luzon. The ship sustained heavy damage to plates and a 23 inch water inlet was found in the forward bilges but kept under control by pumping. The steamer reached Manila under her own power and arrived Saturday.
Produced Unusual Activity Manila Dec 29 Governor Taft leads efforts to suppress Ladronism with active support from municipal presidents in Cavite and Rizal aiding the native constabulary in pursuing bandits.
The funeral at Canterbury Cathedral followed the late archbishop of Canterbury Dr Temple's wishes with only the burial service of the Church of England. The remains were laid to rest in the cathedral cloisters.
The widow of General John C Fremont died at her Los Angeles home on a Saturday in her seventy seventh year. She was the first Republican candidate for president in 1856.
The steamers Bunsang and Kiang Yan collided off the coast of Suetsu in the Malacca Straits. Eighteen crew members were cremated after the fire. The Bunsang arrived later with news of the disaster.
Hot Springs jury finds Waters-Pierce Oil Company and its gas firm liable for the Turf Exchange pool room blast, naming Meyer and Burke proprietors and their employees as responsible parties. The coroner’s inquest from Hot Springs Arkansas notes this determination dated December 29.
In Florence Alabama on December 29 Calvin Carson an ex Confederate driven by want killed his crippled twenty one year old granddaughter by giving her carbolic acid and then took his own life leaving a suicide note and authorities investigating the tragedy as a murder suicide case.
Rt Rev John Wogan Westing who served as bishop of St Albans has died in London. His death announced from the capital on December 29. Westing was a prominent church figure, noted for his long tenure shaping the diocese.
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