This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1902
Page
2
R. E. Prince of Navarro County is a candidate for Congress, aligned with the Kansas City Democratic platform and the Democratic party’s action. This Sunday issue of The Daily Eagle notes his candidacy.
Governor Sayers proclaims Arbor Day for February 22. Secretary of state records 109 charters and 86 amendments in January. Houston Post notes Texas activity and mentions a New Jersey hose carriage company and a voting dispute involving a young lady.
An order declares that corpses cannot be transported as dead-heads freight or on half fare and that full first class fare must be paid. The Cen tral Passenger association issued the directive.
Houston and Texas Central rail road officials surveyed the road and decided to place fuel oil tanks at Houston Hempstead Hearne Ennis Denison and Fort Worth to support operating needs.
The attorney general advised the commissioner of the general land office that abandoned preemption claims filed before May 25, 1898, still hold good despite the 1900 act limitations.
Farmers petition the secretary of agriculture for an experiment station in Willis to aid the tobacco industry. They report reduced production last year due to anti competitive practices by a tobacco trust that limits buyer competition and dictates prices. A Houston Post correspondent links the issue to the trust and calls for scrutiny by regulators.
Farmers note a 211604 signature petition urging Congress to pass a sympathy resolution for the Boers. The piece argues most Americans sympathize with the Boers, but the government will block the measure.
R. L. Henry and Cullen F. Thomas compete for Congress in the Waco district. The real fight is expected in McLennan county with the Waters-Pierce re-admission as the key issue.
The university regents approve construction of a woman's building and allocate funds to bolster fire protection at the State University, detailing new safety measures and housing plans.
The Gonzales cotton mill has started operations as part of Texas towns expanding their textile capacity. Live towns across the state are securing cotton mills to boost local industry and employment.
The Eagle reports many farmers favor starting a Bryan cannery after interviews on truck growing. J W Massey of Reliance says he can grow the crop without doubt and that his land is suitable for it.
The plea argues that a Bryan cannery is needed to support truck farming. It contends sugar corn and snap beans yield strong profits even after transport costs, with $3.75 per bushel for corn and potential gains equal to ten acres of cotton. A Tuesday meeting will decide the cannery plan, with experts ready to explain.
Witnesses testified in Albert T. Patrick's trial in New York as cross examination continued. Arthur B. Cohn, Rice clerk, spoke on Houston dealings while William L. Jones testified about a Texas schooner run and chloroform purchases. objections and rulings shaped the evidence on wills and drafts.
New York February 1 The Somerset Coal company organized in New York with a 4 million capital. It has taken possession of multiple Pennsylvania properties along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad including Cumberland and Elk Lick Duncombe and Cumberland and Summit coal companies Althouse Mines Allegheny Enterprise Casselman Listie Pine Hill Stuart Tub Hill Chapman Wilmoth Thomas and Wilson Creek mines.
Canton residents shiver as a break in the natural gas mains cuts off supply citywide. The rupture near Wetzel county, West Virginia, reduced pressure Friday and left thousands with no heat or limited heat in homes, shops, and buildings.
In a blinding snowstorm the British steamer Cavour of Liverpool Lamport and Holt line commanded by Captain Kelly went ashore at Long Beach about 18 miles east of Sandy Hook. The Point Lookout and Long Beach life saving crews reached the vessel and found no immediate danger. The captain and crew chose to stay aboard for the night.
Col. T. M. Scott of Collin county praises Judge William Hodges for calling an anti-boll worm meeting. He warns that slaughter of insect eating birds threatens rising worm damage across Texas unless protective legislation is enacted.
A fierce storm in the English and Irish channels persists on February 1. Reports note numerous minor wrecks and many sailors washed overboard. Lifeboats and rocket apparatus crews remain busy as the armored cruiser Immortalle endures the gale and fishermen are reported drowned.
Corsicana Texas reports the execution of Tom Morris who was hanged Friday for the murder of William G Broome near the city on January 1 1900. His final words claimed he was hanged for another man’s crime.
New York area filings for January 1902 show total incorporations valued at 176.95 million dollars. New Jersey led with 83 million dollars in new corporate capital.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.