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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
6
The Eagle announces T. P. Boyett as a candidate for re election to the office of City Marshal of Bryan in the upcoming April election.
The US Philippine commission aims to issue a proclamation once the rebel government is dispersed to win native allegiance after an object lesson of American power. Insurgent base at Malabon has fallen back to Malolos, about 20 miles north of Manila, as American lines push forward from Caloocan. General Otis says MacArthur holds Maliba 12 miles north of Manila. Insurgent retreat spans about 15 miles, American advance about 8, now within 10 miles of Malolos.
General Otis dispatches from March 27 says MacArthur holds Malilon with severe fighting and 40 casualties. Insurgents destroyed bridges hindering trains and artillery while Aguinaldo commands on the northern line. Otis reports 100 enemy dead and many prisoners, with the column advancing.
Losada the Filipino delegate has gone to Paris to meet Agoncillo as talks of releasing Spanish prisoners unfold. A European junta chief travels toward Spain while plans hint at Madrid missions. President McKinley leaves for Washington as Otis is praised for handling the Philippines.
Washington reports a pending question over whether Congress can appoint two admirals rather than one as the act creating the office of admiral of the navy was enacted and later echoed in the navy personnel bill. Secretary Long supports a single admiral interpretation while officials note possible presidential selection of any officer.
Terre Haute Ind March 27 excitement grows over plans to bore for oil east and south of the city. A recently struck coal vein near an elevator hints at oil beneath Vigo county. A company holds options on many farms and drilling may begin after frost, with D P Irwin of Indianapolis in Europe seeking British capital. The Standard Oil experts visited, but active operations remain unconfirmed.
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