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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
2
Short items from Navarro Robertson and surrounding counties. Mentions political figures J L Fountain Rh Field and Rh Prince plus debates on Democrat platform and primaries. Notes about education moves at San Antonio Express and a Boer War casualty and debt trends with patents issued in the district. Describes a rural schooling incident and soil erosion remark.
A San Antonio Express snippet describes a boy named Johnny who tries to hide a stain on his face by pulling his shirt up to his forehead. His mother asks why he did not wipe the upper part of his face, and the boy apologizes that his shirt would not reach higher.
In Edge Texas on February 3 readers report light rain yet insufficient for full plowing gains. Sickness runs through the county with numerous residents listed as ill or improving. Community notes mention visits, church events, and a Concord schoolhouse debate set for February 7.
The H. and T. railroad offers round trip fares to New Orleans for February 5 through 10 with a fare of 18 dollars 40 cents. Tickets must be stamped in New Orleans by February 17 for return. Transit limit per direction is one day.
Washington Feb 6 The cotton claims bill introduced by Representative Cooper of Texas is set to be reported favorably by the Senate committee on claims next Monday. It is expected to pass the Senate with no active opposition. Texans are interested in the measure totaling 2,500,000 dollars.
Henry Watterson, in Fort Worth on February 6, declines any bid for the presidency while commenting on a Manhattan club Washington's Birthday reunion and a suggested 1904 crops prediction. He says he would not attend the proposed banquet.
Gar Taft questioned General MacArthur's claim that Filipinos were united against the United States. He argued that since McKinley’s second election a majority favored peace and U.S. sovereignty, and that ongoing guerrilla warfare could not continue without terrorism now in place.
Phillip Gerst once Buffalo city treasurer was arrested on charges of misappropriating 27000 dollars of city funds. He was removed from office in December by Mayor Diehl and had previously admitted misappropriating 50000 dollars during misconduct investigations. An ongoing city treasury probe under Mayor Knight followed.
Chicago reports Rev. Joseph Stuckey, bishop of the Mennonite church, dead at Danvers Illinois. He led the Danvers church since 1860, helped establish new congregations across the midwest, became 18 bishops in rank, and baptized 1350 believers.
An explosion leaves thirteen dead and over a hundred injured, with reports noting serious injuries. Emergency services respond as investigators begin work at the scene. Authorities warn of ongoing danger and urge civilians to avoid the area.
Thirteen people killed and many injured when illuminating gas explodes at 372-374 Twenty-second street near Archer avenue in Chicago. The blast wrecked a three story meat market and a adjoining building, with flames spreading through the block and at least six more people feared trapped.
Governor Ferguson received a telegram from A A Bobnett of Ada informing that highwaymen who shot Sheriff Frank Smith and Deputy Sheriff Beck near Anadarko were in custody. Ferguson ordered the arresting of the men and directed Sheriff Thompson of Cade county to verify the prisoners.
The article describes a three day Washington’s Birthday celebration on the Rio Grande between Laredo and New Laredo. It highlights new features including daylight and night ball fights, parades with Mexican and Indian themes, sham combat, naval fireworks, and pageants. Excursion options to Laredo and Monterey are offered with stopovers for the international festivities.
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