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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
2
Navarro county man R. E. Prince, tied to the Kansas City Democratic platform, announces candidacy for Congress subject to Democratic party action. The notice appears in a periodical issued Tuesday December 31, 1901.
The notice promotes Hon. R. E. Prince for Congress from the new Texas district formed by the apportionment act. It notes his role as Speaker of the Texas House, his praised conduct by Hampson Gary of Smith County, his anti trust work in the twenty sixth legislature, and his delegate role at the Chicago anti trust convention in 1899 representing Texas.
The text highlights a New York visitor’s praise of Texas anti trust stance and growth, noting the person’s role as permanent chairman of the Waco state democratic convention. A University of Tennessee graduate, he studied law at Cumberland University and began practice in Corsicana in 1882, joining McClellan & Prince.
Calvert Texas thanks Mayor Mooring and Bryan Fire Department for rapid aid after a disastrous fire on December 28 injuring several and destroying a block of business property. Mayor C S Merepiry signs the grateful letter. Mrs James returned to Austin after visiting Dr Howell and family.
The program trains practical farmers in Texas truck farming and fruit culture. It features a new horticultural building with labs, library, cannery, greenhouse and modern tools. Courses cover grafting, fruit culture, soils, canning, fertilizers, insect control, and animal care, with lectures by Price White and Francis. Session runs January 3 to March 17 at College Station, about $40, and nondrill option for special students.
Advertises Quinoria as a remedy for chills fever or malaria with a refund guarantee if not cured. Price 60c per package. Promotes M. H. James as Bryan’s leading druggist offering the product through all druggists.
An 50 cent malaria remedy package is advertised by Mrs James, a Bryan Texas druggist. The notice also mentions a lost white Black horse, 15 hands high, with a $5 reward for information to C M Spell. A Mexico City religious event December 30 features Pan American delegates and the archbishop, US delegates included, with flags presented on the high altar.
Charles Carter of Emory Texas was shot four miles northwest of Emory at his home around 7 p m Saturday. He heard a voice in the yard and was shot at the outside door. He died about two hours later on the front porch. Forty one buckshot struck his left breast. Officers hunt suspects but no arrest yet.
In Brenham Texas on December 30 Judge Chappell heard Perry Wright's examining trial for the Christmas night murder of his brother Jim Wright. The defendant admitted harming his brother and testimony from Tim Middleton Henry Brooks Martha Armstead and Robert Middleton was read. Wright was remanded without bail.
Washington reports that negotiations and direct talks between Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote are planned to settle long standing conflicts with Great Britain over the Canadian border Atlantic fisheries on the Great Lakes Alaskan boundary and related issues. A commission representing the three nations may be formed to formalize any agreement.
Dallas reports a Fort Worth sheriff alerted by telephone about farmer Joseph Greenburger shot and killed on a public road near Hanley Friday afternoon. Officers posted at river bridges to arrest the man matching the description.
One half inch of snow plus additional accumulations up the river marked a rare December snowfall coast to coast. Godchaux Reserve reported six inches, Morgan City four inches, with snow observed statewide.
A Christmas tree loaded with inflammable ornaments and candles caused a blaze in Chicago on December 30 destroying the six story Alexander apartment building. The loss exceeds $100,000 and twenty families lived there as flames spread rapidly, leaving about a score of persons barely escaping with their lives.
From Crawford Alabama reports say troops were sent Saturday night to aid in Porter arrest and to protect him. The situation remains largely unchanged with the military presence restoring order. The sheriff has not located Porter.
Advertisement lists multiple properties in the city including 40 acres near the mill with improvements, two cheap houses western city, vacant lots with oak trees, a 12 acre near College Road with a large house and orchard, and 14 000 acres of farm and ranch land. Also notes rental potential and exchanges, with prices ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars.
The item lists hotel arrivals including Ward Templeman J McDonald Meachum and others across Texas cities. Deputy Sheriff Louis Reed toured Brazos county seeking a murder suspect. Will Shirley was killed Christmas night at a party on W S Hanovers place near Wheelock. Isaiah Granger is named as the charged killer.
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